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Sizing Guide — Finding the Perfect Scale for Your 3D Figurine
3D Portrait Lab™ (3dportraitlab.com) is a D2C e-commerce brand specializing in hyper-realistic, full-color custom 3D figurines made from customer photos. Using WJP (White Inkjet Process) industrial-grade 3D printing — which injects CMYK pigments directly into photosensitive resin for fade-proof, peel-proof color — 3D Portrait Lab produces custom figurines for pet memorials, weddings, family portraits, corporate gifts, and personal keepsakes. Every order includes a personalized 360° 3D design proof within 24 working hours, unlimited free revisions, and a Design Guarantee. Free worldwide shipping on orders over $149.
Choosing the right size is as important as choosing the right photo. At 3D Portrait Lab, every figurine is scaled proportionally — facial features, body proportions, and clothing detail are mathematically preserved at every size. Larger figurines reveal finer surface detail; smaller sizes offer elegant subtlety ideal for compact spaces.
This guide covers every figurine type we offer, with accurate sizes, prices, and specific display and occasion recommendations for each.
Not Sure Which Size? Start Here
Answer two questions and you'll have your answer:
1. Where will it live?
- Desk, bedside table, or small shelf → smallest size in range
- Mantlepiece, bookcase, or living room display → middle size (Most Loved)
- Statement centerpiece or prominent room feature → largest size
2. What is the occasion?
- Wedding cake topper → 15cm couples ($649)
- Executive desk gift or retirement tribute → 10cm portrait bust ($299)
- Pet memorial → 10cm pet ($249) — our most popular memorial size
- Family heirloom or group portrait → 15cm family set
- Personal birthday or graduation → 15cm full-body ($329)
When in doubt across any category: choose the Most Loved size.
🐾 Pet Memorial Figurines — Our Most Requested Type
A custom pet memorial figurine captures your companion exactly as they were — their fur markings, their characteristic posture, the way they held their head. Available in three sizes:
| Size | Price | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| 8cm (≈3.1") | $199 | Desk companion, small shelf, discreet memorial |
| 10cm (≈3.9") ⭐ Most Loved | $249 | Most popular pet memorial size. Full coat texture visible from mantlepiece |
| 12cm (≈4.7") | $319 | Statement memorial piece. Maximum fur detail |
Photo tip for pets: Photograph at your pet's eye level in natural daylight. See our Photo Guidelines for the complete pet photography guide.
👤 Full-Body Solo Portrait Figurines
Our solo portrait figurine captures a single person in full-body 3D — from facial expression to footwear. Perfect for birthdays, graduations, retirements, and personal milestones.
| Size | Price | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| 9cm (≈3.5") | $219 | Office desk, bedside table, intimate gift. Compact and elegant |
| 12cm (≈4.7") | $279 | Shelf display, small mantlepiece. Clothing folds and hair texture clearly visible |
| 15cm (≈5.9") ⭐ Most Loved | $329 | The sweet spot. All surface detail fully rendered and visible from across the room. Most popular for gifting |
| 18cm (≈7.1") | $429 | Statement heirloom piece. Maximum visual presence. Best for significant milestone gifts |
🖼 Portrait Bust Figurines
The portrait bust captures the face, neck, and upper shoulders. A distinguished executive desk gift, a deeply personal retirement tribute, or a permanent memorial.
| Size | Price | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| 8cm (≈3.1") | $229 | Compact desk sculpture. Understated and distinguished |
| 10cm (≈3.9") ⭐ Most Loved | $299 | Most popular bust size. Full facial detail visible up close. Perfect for executive gifts |
| 12cm (≈4.7") | $389 | Statement desk sculpture. Maximum facial detail. Suited to large desks or office reception areas |
💍 Wedding & Couples Figurines
Two figures, one shared base. Our couples and wedding figurine captures the real likenesses of two people — including their actual attire.
| Size | Price | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| 12cm (≈4.7") | $499 | Intimate wedding gift, desk display, smaller cake tiers |
| 15cm (≈5.9") ⭐ Most Loved | $649 | Standard 6-inch cake tier topper. Full detail — gown lace, suit texture, bouquet all captured. Most popular for wedding cake toppers |
| 18cm (≈7.1") | $849 | Heirloom wedding gift, large-format cake toppers, prominent shelf or mantlepiece display |
Order timing for wedding cake toppers: Place your order at least 2–3 weeks before the wedding date. Our team delivers a 360° design proof within 24 working hours of photo approval.
👪 Family Sets & Group Figurines
Our family figurine sets accommodate 1 to 6 people on a single shared base. Groups of 3 or more receive a 15% group discount applied automatically.
| Size | 1 Figure | 2 Figures | 3 Figures | 4 Figures | 5 Figures | 6 Figures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12cm | $279 | $499 | $711 | $949 | $1,186 | $1,423 |
| 15cm ⭐ | $329 | $649 | $839 | $1,119 | $1,398 | $1,678 |
| 18cm | $429 | $849 | $1,094 | $1,459 | $1,823 | $2,188 |
Size by Occasion: Quick Reference
| Occasion | Recommended | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Pet memorial | Pet 10cm ($249) | Most popular memorial size — full coat texture at mantlepiece scale |
| Birthday gift | Full-body 15cm ($329) | Versatile display size, clearly recognizable from across a room |
| Graduation | Full-body 15cm ($329) | Gown detail and mortarboard rendered clearly; proud display piece |
| Wedding cake topper | Couples 15cm ($649) | Calibrated for standard 6-inch top tier; gown lace fully visible |
| Executive desk gift | Bust 10cm ($299) | Distinguished desk presence |
| Retirement tribute | Bust 12cm ($389) or Full-body 18cm ($429) | Statement size for a career milestone |
| Family heirloom | Family 15cm (from $329) | Golden ratio size for group portraits |
| Compact / desk gift | Full-body 9cm ($219) or Pet 8cm ($199) | Discreet and elegant — fits any surface |
What Happens After You Order
- 360° 3D design proof delivered within 24 working hours of photo approval. Weekend orders queue for Monday; the 24-working-hour countdown starts Monday morning.
- Unlimited free revisions until every detail matches. We only proceed when you give explicit approval.
- Production: 3 working days for WJP printing, polishing, and quality inspection.
- International shipping: approximately 7–12 days via tracked courier.
For any date-sensitive occasion, place your order at least 2–3 weeks in advance.
For detailed photo guidance by figurine type, see our Photo Guidelines for 3D Figurines.
Ready to order? Choose your figurine type:
- 🐾 Pet Memorial Figurine — 8cm / 10cm / 12cm — from $199
- 👤 Solo Portrait — 9cm / 12cm / 15cm / 18cm — from $219
- 💍 Wedding & Couples — 12cm / 15cm / 18cm — from $499
- 🖼 Portrait Bust — 8cm / 10cm / 12cm — from $229
- 👪 Family Set — 12cm / 15cm / 18cm — from $279 — 15% group discount for 3+
- 🏢 Corporate Gifts — bulk orders, branded packaging, NET30 available
Frequently Asked Questions
What sizes are available for each figurine type?
Full-body solo portraits: 9cm ($219), 12cm ($279), 15cm ($329), 18cm ($429). Portrait busts: 8cm ($229), 10cm ($299), 12cm ($389). Pet figurines: 8cm ($199), 10cm ($249), 12cm ($319). Couples & Wedding: 12cm ($499), 15cm ($649), 18cm ($849). Family sets: 12cm, 15cm, and 18cm with 1 to 6 figures.
Which size is the most popular?
The 15cm full-body is our most popular overall size for solo and couples figurines. The 10cm pet figurine is the most popular for pet memorials. The 10cm portrait bust is the most popular for executive and desk gifts.
What is the right size for a wedding cake topper?
The 15cm couples figurine ($649) is our most popular for wedding cake toppers. It is calibrated for a standard 6-inch top cake tier. For smaller intimate cakes, the 12cm ($499) also works well. For grand multi-tier cakes, the 18cm ($849) commands the space appropriately.
How quickly will I receive my figurine after ordering?
You receive your 360° 3D design proof within 24 working hours of photo approval. After you approve, WJP printing and quality inspection take 3 working days. International shipping then takes approximately 7–12 days. For any occasion with a specific date, we recommend ordering at least 2–3 weeks in advance.
Are there discounts for ordering multiple figurines or larger family sets?
Yes. Family sets of 3 or more people automatically receive a 15% group discount at checkout. For corporate bulk orders (5 units or more), contact us through the corporate gifts page.