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.

Character artwork and finished PVC sofubi sample reviewed for custom figure manufacturing

Page role

Hub pageLinks to figure pages

Materials

PVC / SofubiABS can be discussed

Quantity

500 pcs+ guideConfirmed by specification

Production

Multi-SKUColors and expressions

Delivery

Japan-facing termsPackaging and QC planning
Short answer

What 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.

Original figure OEM

We organize the specifications needed to turn character sheets, sketches, mascot designs, or rough concepts into manufacturable figures.

PVC figure manufacturing

We review PVC flexibility, paint methods, pad printing, parting lines, tooling conditions, and mass production quantities.

Character goods mass production

We align multi-SKU production, bases, individual packaging, blind boxes, carton labels, and pre-shipment checks with each project.

Material decision table

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.

ItemPVC figuresSofubi figuresABS and mixed parts
Main usesCharacters, mini figures, blind boxes, company mascotsRetro-style figures, soft figures, hollow mascots, art toysHard parts, bases, weapons, accessories, sharp shapes
Production guide500 pcs+ as an initial planning guide, checked by size and paint count500 pcs+ as an initial planning guide, checked by tooling and coloring conditionsOften reviewed together with PVC depending on structure and tooling cost
Process and toolingInjection molding, part splitting, copper or steel tooling by specificationSoft vinyl molding, wall thickness, demolding direction, and joint designInjection molding, assembly design, insertion fit, and strength checks
Painting and printingSpray painting, pad printing, hand coloring, and color sample reviewHand painting, gradients, matte or glossy finish adjustmentPainting, silkscreen printing, logo expression, and coating checks at joints
Safety and documentsST, RoHS, phthalates, and age-grade requirements checked per projectNon-phthalate options, paint safety, and labeling requirements organized per caseREACH, RoHS, strength, and small-part risk reviewed when needed
Internal link hub

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.

Custom PVC and sofubi mascot figure sample for OEM mass 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
Multi-SKU custom mini figure samples for capsule toy and blind box production

PVC Mini Figure OEM

For capsule toys, blind box series, multi-SKU planning, and small character figure production.

Review PVC mini figure specs
Original character figure OEM

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
3D printed prototype and digital sculpt reviewed during custom figure sample development
Production workflow

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.

1

Material review

Artwork, character sheets, target size, quantity, and sales method are checked.

2

Specification planning

Material, size, part split, base, painting, and packaging are organized for quotation.

3

3D prototype

Modeling, white prototype, demolding direction, wall thickness, and connection points are reviewed.

4

Tooling and trial

Molding method, tooling conditions, T1 sample, and correction points are confirmed.

5

Painted sample

Color references, pad printing, gradients, and facial expression are reviewed.

6

Production approval

Mass production master, inspection standard, and packaging sample are approved.

7

Mass production

Multi-SKU quantities, individual packaging, carton labels, and counts are managed.

8

QC and delivery

Appearance, painting, assembly, quantity, and packing condition are checked before shipment.

Mass production and QC

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
Approved figure samples and SKU records checked before custom figure mass production shipment
Supplier selection

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.

Quote ready

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.

FAQ

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.

Start figure OEM planning

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.

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