Custom figure manufacturer and OEM hub
Figure OEM
Manufacturing
To start a custom figure OEM project, prepare character artwork, target size, pose, material direction, quantity, color count, base, packaging, destination market, and target date. These inputs help a manufacturer assess sculpting, tooling, prototype approval, mass production, quality control, and delivery before giving a usable quotation.
- For companies and planning teams looking for a custom figure manufacturer
- Early material and process planning for PVC, sofubi, ABS, and mixed parts
- Multi-SKU production, color approval, packaging, and pre-shipment checks
Note: We cannot support unauthorized copies or imitation projects based on existing IP without rights clearance. Please contact us with original or licensed project materials.

Page role
Hub pageLinks to figure pagesMaterials
PVC / SofubiABS can be discussedQuantity
500 pcs+ guideConfirmed by specificationProduction
Multi-SKUColors and expressionsDelivery
Japan-facing termsPackaging and QC planningWhat should you define before custom figure manufacturing?
Figure OEM is a manufacturing service for turning characters, mascots, and company IP into three-dimensional products. This hub helps buyers compare materials, plan prototypes, prepare PVC figure production, review packaging and QC, and move to the right detailed product page.
We organize the specifications needed to turn character sheets, sketches, mascot designs, or rough concepts into manufacturable figures.
We review PVC flexibility, paint methods, pad printing, parting lines, tooling conditions, and mass production quantities.
We align multi-SKU production, bases, individual packaging, blind boxes, carton labels, and pre-shipment checks with each project.
PVC figures, sofubi, and ABS parts compared
The table below summarizes the main use cases, production methods, painting options, and safety-document checks for common figure materials. Safety standards and certificates should be confirmed by age grade, destination market, material, and final specification.
| Item | PVC figures | Sofubi figures | ABS and mixed parts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main uses | Characters, mini figures, blind boxes, company mascots | Retro-style figures, soft figures, hollow mascots, art toys | Hard parts, bases, weapons, accessories, sharp shapes |
| Production guide | 500 pcs+ as an initial planning guide, checked by size and paint count | 500 pcs+ as an initial planning guide, checked by tooling and coloring conditions | Often reviewed together with PVC depending on structure and tooling cost |
| Process and tooling | Injection molding, part splitting, copper or steel tooling by specification | Soft vinyl molding, wall thickness, demolding direction, and joint design | Injection molding, assembly design, insertion fit, and strength checks |
| Painting and printing | Spray painting, pad printing, hand coloring, and color sample review | Hand painting, gradients, matte or glossy finish adjustment | Painting, silkscreen printing, logo expression, and coating checks at joints |
| Safety and documents | ST, RoHS, phthalates, and age-grade requirements checked per project | Non-phthalate options, paint safety, and labeling requirements organized per case | REACH, RoHS, strength, and small-part risk reviewed when needed |
Move to the detailed figure product pages
This page is the overall entrance for Figure OEM planning. Use this hub when material, size, and usage route are still undecided; use the child pages below when the project is already focused on mini figures, desktop display figures, car dashboard figures, or sofubi-style production.

PVC and Sofubi Figure OEM
For buyers who need more detail on PVC/sofubi materials, prototype review, painting, and mass production conditions.
Review PVC and sofubi figure specs
PVC Mini Figure OEM
For capsule toys, blind box series, multi-SKU planning, and small character figure production.
Review PVC mini figure specs
PVC Desktop Figure OEM
For corporate novelty figures, desktop mascots, base-mounted figures, and display goods planning.
Review PVC desktop figure specs
PVC Car Dashboard Figure OEM
For dashboard placement, bases, anti-slip pads, and project-specific in-car use checks.
Review car dashboard figure specsRelated PVC soft vinyl OEM pages
Turn original characters and company IP into figures
In original character figure production, face impression, eye printing, hair and costume part separation, bases, and color tone directly affect product value. We review the project through 3D sculpting, white prototype, painted sample, and mass production master stages.
- Focused review of face expression and eye-printing reproduction
- Figure sculpting direction matched to deformed, retro, mascot, or brand character styles
- NDA and approval workflows can be organized when the project requires them

How PVC figure manufacturing usually moves forward
Separating approval points from first discussion to shipment helps reduce misunderstandings in shape, color, packaging, and QC conditions.
Material review
Artwork, character sheets, target size, quantity, and sales method are checked.
Specification planning
Material, size, part split, base, painting, and packaging are organized for quotation.
3D prototype
Modeling, white prototype, demolding direction, wall thickness, and connection points are reviewed.
Tooling and trial
Molding method, tooling conditions, T1 sample, and correction points are confirmed.
Painted sample
Color references, pad printing, gradients, and facial expression are reviewed.
Production approval
Mass production master, inspection standard, and packaging sample are approved.
Mass production
Multi-SKU quantities, individual packaging, carton labels, and counts are managed.
QC and delivery
Appearance, painting, assembly, quantity, and packing condition are checked before shipment.
Key checks for PVC figure mass production
In mass production, the question is not only whether the approved sample looks good, but whether the same standard can be maintained across multiple SKUs. Parting lines, paint unevenness, color differences, base stability, packaging damage, and quantity errors should be turned into project-specific QC criteria.
- Fix multi-SKU quantities, insertion ratios, and carton labels before production
- Set separate review criteria for key areas such as faces, skin tones, and logos
- Japan-facing delivery conditions, photo reports, and third-party inspection can be discussed when needed

How to evaluate a figure OEM company or China factory
When sourcing figure OEM from China, it is safer to compare sample control, mass production management, inspection, packaging, and Japan-facing communication stability instead of choosing by low price alone.
Sample approval
Check whether white prototype, painted sample, and mass production master approvals are recorded and reflected in later stages.
Production control
Confirm the ability to manage multiple SKUs, color variants, bases, and packaging specifications without mixing them.
QC standards
Set appearance, painting, assembly, quantity, and packing checks according to destination market and product use.
Packaging design
Organize OPP bags, blind boxes, color boxes, inner trays, carton labels, and barcode or JAN label needs.
Documents and safety
ST, RoHS, REACH, phthalates, and related items should be confirmed by age grade, market, and material.
Japan-facing delivery
Confirm delivery address, carton strength, photo reporting, logistics terms, and customs conditions by project.
Materials that make quotation faster
A complete specification sheet is not required for the first discussion. The items below help us check material, process, and rough production conditions more efficiently.
Design files
Front, side, and back views, character sheets, color references, and logo usage conditions.
Size and specs
Height, width, depth, base requirement, part structure, preferred material, and age grade.
Quantity and SKUs
Total quantity, SKU count, color variants, expression variants, insertion ratio, and set sales plan.
Packaging conditions
OPP bag, blind box, color box, inner tray, backing card, carton label, and JAN or barcode needs.
Quality conditions
Critical areas, inspection standard, photo report, third-party inspection, and safety document needs.
Delivery conditions
Desired schedule, delivery address, split shipment, logistics terms, import conditions, and required documents.
20 Custom Figure Manufacturing FAQs
Are vinyl figures and PVC figures the same material?
In many OEM discussions they refer to the same base material. PVC means polyvinyl chloride, while vinyl is a common product term. In practice, hardness, plasticizer requirements, safety documentation, and the target market should be confirmed for each project.
Can you manufacture original character figures?
Yes. We can discuss original or rights-cleared character figure projects, including 3D sculpting, prototype review, painted sample confirmation, and mass production specifications based on your artwork or character sheets.
Do you support soft vinyl or sofubi figure OEM?
Yes. Sofubi and soft vinyl figure projects can be discussed when the shape, size, wall thickness, paint method, and production quantity are clear enough to choose the suitable molding process.
What should buyers check when sourcing figure OEM from China?
Buyers should review sample approvals, production standards, color control, packaging strength, quantity control, inspection records, and communication stability instead of comparing price alone. Labeling and safety-document requirements should also be defined for the destination market and intended age group.
Can you produce retro-style character figures?
Retro-style, mascot-style, and deformed character directions can be discussed for original or rights-cleared projects. We cannot produce unauthorized copies or figures designed to imitate famous existing characters.
How many sample stages can be checked before mass production?
Depending on the project, approval stages may include a white prototype, painted sample, packaging sample, and mass production master. The approved sample then becomes the basis for production and QC standards.
What should I send for a custom figure manufacturing quote?
Share character artwork, target size, pose, quantity, color count, base, packaging, destination market, and target date. If some items are undecided, separate confirmed requirements from open questions so the supplier can define assumptions and next checks.
Can a project start from 2D artwork without a 3D file?
Yes. Front, side, and back views plus expression, accessory, and hidden-area references reduce interpretation gaps during sculpting. If only one front view is available, agree on the 3D assumptions and possible revision scope before development.
How should buyers choose between PVC, sofubi, ABS, and resin?
Compare the required shape, hardness, weight, detail, order quantity, cost structure, packaging, and shipping risk. When the material is undecided, share the product use and priorities first so suitable options can be evaluated.
How is the MOQ for a custom figure project determined?
MOQ depends on material, molding process, tooling, size, part count, paint operations, SKU count, and packaging. Any quantity shown on a page is an initial planning reference; the project quantity should be confirmed after the specification is reviewed.
What affects custom figure manufacturing cost?
Major cost drivers include 3D sculpting, tooling, part count, painting and printing, assembly, quantity, packaging, inspection, and logistics. Compare whether sample work, tooling, revision scope, packaging, and freight are included instead of comparing unit price alone.
How should buyers plan the custom figure production timeline?
Plan backward through artwork review, 3D sculpt, white prototype, painted sample, tooling, mass production, inspection, and delivery. Revisions, tooling structure, SKU count, packaging, factory capacity, and logistics can change the schedule, so share the launch date and required buffer early.
How are revision rounds and approval gates handled?
Define approval gates for the digital sculpt, white prototype, painted sample, packaging, and production master before work starts. Shape changes requested after tooling begins may affect cost and timing, so structural revisions should normally be closed before tooling approval.
How are colors and painted details approved?
Start with color codes or supplied color references, then review the actual material, paint method, surface gloss, and viewing light. The approved painted sample should be recorded as the comparison reference for mass production.
Does every custom figure need a base?
No. The decision depends on pose, center of gravity, contact area, tipping risk, display use, and packaging. An integrated or separate base can be considered when the figure cannot remain stable on its own.
How are part splits and tooling structure decided?
The 3D review should consider geometry, mold release direction, undercuts, paint boundaries, assembly, strength, and mold size. The structure must support repeatable production and inspection as well as the intended appearance.
When should packaging, labeling, and logistics be confirmed?
Confirm them before mass production once the product size and fragile areas are understood. Individual packs, trays, cartons, barcodes, labels, delivery address, and import requirements can affect samples, carton dimensions, inspection points, and shipping method.
Can multiple SKUs or color variants be produced together?
They can be discussed when the project conditions are clear. Define the SKU list, quantity by SKU, shared and unique parts, color references, packaging differences, and carton marks before production to reduce mix-ups.
What should be included in the mass production QC standard?
Use the approved sample to define critical areas, color variation, paint overflow, molding, assembly, base stability, quantity, and packaging condition. Decide before shipment whether photo reports or third-party inspection are required.
How should NDA, confidential files, and mold ownership be handled?
Before sharing confidential assets, agree on the NDA, file-access scope, authorized parties, and storage method. Tooling payment, ownership, storage, reuse for repeat orders, return, and disposal are not automatic and should be written into the quotation or manufacturing agreement.
Discuss your figure OEM project
You can contact us even if material, size, quantity, SKU plan, packaging, and QC conditions are not fully fixed yet. Please share your artwork, reference images, or planning notes first.
