Custom IP Figurines

Shenzhen Longtian Cultural & Creative Co., Ltd. is a Shenzhen cultural and creative products company that designs and manufactures IP figurines for museums, scenic attractions, enterprises and universities. When a museum, attraction or brand creates a mascot or IP character, a figurine turns it into a physical collectible that can anchor a whole product line of keychains, magnets and pins. We handle the design proof, sampling and production, then pack for export.

Crafts and processes

• 3D modelling from character sketches
• PVC, vinyl and soft-rubber figures
• Polyresin figures with hand painting
• Blind-box series and display bases
• Spin-off products from the same character

An IP figurine starts with turnaround drawings: front, side and back views of the character with colour callouts. Our designers build a 3D digital model and share renders for approval, then a prototype is printed or sculpted so that proportions, pose and details can be checked in hand. Only after this stage are production molds made, because changes after tooling are costly.

PVC and vinyl figures are produced by injection or rotational molding, assembled and painted with spray masks and pad printing for consistent faces. Polyresin figures are cast in silicone molds from the master and painted by hand, giving rich detail for collector pieces. Bases, accessories and display boxes are developed alongside. Once the character model exists, it can be reused for keychains, magnets and pins so that the whole product line stays visually consistent.

Materials

• PVC and vinyl: durable, toy-like, suits larger runs
• Polyresin: detailed, hand painted, collector feel
• Soft rubber: small characters and charms
• ABS parts: bases and accessories
• Paints: spray, pad printing and hand painting
• Packaging: blind boxes, window boxes, display bases

PVC and vinyl are chosen for families and blind-box series; resin is chosen when detail and a sculptural look matter more than impact resistance.

Sizes

• Blind-box figures are commonly around 50–80 mm tall
• Desk and display figures are often 100–200 mm
• Larger statement pieces are quoted individually
• Size is chosen with the level of facial and costume detail

Smaller figures simplify details; we flag features that will not hold at the chosen size during 3D review.

Packaging

• Blind boxes with outer display case
• Window boxes
• Rigid collector boxes with insert
• Polybag for spin-off items
• Export cartons with protective inserts

Blind-box packaging needs a printed checklist of the series so buyers know what they are collecting.

Customization options

• Height, pose and paint details
• Several characters or costumes in one series
• Blind-box or window-box packaging
• Matching keychains, magnets and pins

Who orders them and why

• Museums: collectable figures based on artifacts or museum mascots.
• Attractions: mascot figures for visitor centres and gift shops.
• Enterprises: brand mascot figures for marketing and partners.
• Universities: school mascot figures for alumni and campus stores.

Design tips

Character design for a figurine is different from character design for a flat illustration. Proportions that look charming on paper can become unstable in three dimensions: oversized heads may need a wider base, thin limbs may need support and floating accessories need connection points. During 3D modelling we flag these issues early and suggest small changes that keep the character recognisable while making it producible.

Paint complexity drives cost and consistency. Each extra colour on a PVC figure usually means another spray mask or printing step, so we help you decide where detail matters most, typically the face and a signature costume element, and where simpler colour blocks will do. For resin collector pieces, hand painting allows more nuance, but the approved sample becomes the reference that painters follow.

A figurine is often the anchor of a wider product family. Once the 3D model is approved, it can be adapted into keychains, magnets, pins and stationery, which keeps the line consistent and saves design time. Plan the family from the start: decide which poses and expressions will be used for spin-offs, and which items will be sold together.

Packaging should support the story. Window boxes show the figure clearly; blind boxes create a collecting experience but need a printed checklist of the series and a clear statement of how many designs exist. Include the character's name and a short background on the box so that visitors who meet the character at your venue remember it at home. For any market where the figure may be bought for children, confirm age grading and labelling requirements with your compliance team before artwork is finalised.

Ordering workflow: sample → approval → production → QC → shipping

1. Enquiry and brief. Send artwork or reference images, the quantity, target retail price and delivery date. Our MOQ starts from 50 pcs.
2. Recommendation and quote. We suggest material, process, size and packaging, and quote per design. Any sample or mold fee is quoted per design.
3. Digital proof. Our design team prepares a proof showing outline, colours, finish and dimensions. Revisions continue until you approve it.
4. Physical sample. Sampling usually takes 5–7 days after proof approval. You check the sample by photo, video or courier.
5. Approval and deposit. Payment is T/T 30% deposit with 70% before shipment; samples can be paid by PayPal.
6. Mass production. Production usually takes about 15–25 days after sample approval, depending on quantity and process.
7. Quality control. Goods are checked against the approved sample for colour, finish, attachment hardware and packaging before cartons are sealed.
8. Shipping. We ship by express, air or sea under EXW, FOB Shenzhen or DDP, quoted per order. An NDA is available on request.

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Related guides

• Artwork-to-sample product development checklist
• Supplier due diligence and logistics for museum souvenirs
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Send your artwork, quantity and target date to WhatsApp +86 18811875118 · WeChat 15220268909 · [email protected], or use the contact page. See also how to order, shipping & pricing and our buying guides.