How Big Can a Custom Figurine Be? Oversized Sizes, Costs, and What Changes Above 18cm
3D Portrait Lab™ (3dportraitlab.com) creates hyper-realistic, full-color custom 3D figurines and portrait busts from customer photos using WJP (White Inkjet Process) — a technology that injects CMYK pigment directly into the resin during UV curing rather than painting the surface, so colors never fade. Every order, standard or Oversized, includes a 3D design preview within 24 working hours of your design being confirmed, unlimited free revisions, and a Design Guarantee. Standard figurines start at $219; the Oversized line starts at $629, with your design tier included in the price.
Most custom figurines live somewhere between a coffee mug and a bottle of wine — small enough for a shelf, detailed enough to recognize instantly. But some photos deserve more presence than that: a milestone portrait for an office lobby, a collector's piece meant to be a centerpiece, a memorial bust built to anchor a room. Here's exactly how big you can go, what it costs at each size, and what changes about the process once you cross into Oversized territory.
How Big Can a Custom Figurine Be?
Our standard line runs up to 18cm for a full-body figurine and 12cm for a portrait bust; the Oversized line goes considerably further — up to 35cm and above for a full-body figurine, and 25cm and above for a portrait bust. Every size above the standard range includes a design tier in its price, since larger pieces need additional high-resolution sculpting work to keep proportions and facial detail sharp at scale.
Oversized Custom 3D Figurine — Sizes & Pricing
The Oversized Custom 3D Figurine starts at 20cm (≈7.9") and tops out at 35cm and above for museum- and lobby-scale commissions.
| Size | Oversized Scaling | Creative Concept | Complex Composite |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20cm (≈7.9") | $629 | $679 | $799 |
| 25cm (≈9.8") | $1,030 | $1,080 | $1,200 |
| 30cm (≈11.8") | $1,630 | $1,680 | $1,800 |
| 35cm (≈13.8") | $2,380 | $2,430 | $2,550 |
| 35cm and above | Quoted individually |
Each price includes printing plus the design tier shown (Oversized Scaling +$130, Creative Concept +$180, Complex Composite +$300). See the full breakdown below.
How Much Does a 30cm Custom Figurine Cost?
A 30cm custom figurine costs $1,630 with Oversized Scaling design, $1,680 with Creative Concept design, or $1,800 with Complex Composite design, depending on how complex your pose or concept is. The design tier is already included in each price.
Oversized Custom Portrait Bust — Sizes & Pricing
The Oversized Custom Portrait Bust starts at 15cm (≈5.9") and scales up to 25cm and above for gallery- and lobby-scale pieces.
| Size | Oversized Scaling | Creative Concept |
|---|---|---|
| 15cm (≈5.9") | $1,099 | $1,149 |
| 18cm (≈7.1") | $1,699 | $1,749 |
| 21cm (≈8.3") | $2,599 | $2,649 |
| 25cm (≈9.8") | $4,999 | $5,049 |
How Much Does a 25cm Portrait Bust Cost?
A 25cm portrait bust costs $4,999 with Oversized Scaling design or $5,049 with Creative Concept design, with the design tier included in the price. Need something larger than 25cm? Our design team confirms final pricing once they've reviewed your reference photos and desired scale.
The Design Tier — What's Included in Every Oversized Price
Every Oversized figurine or bust price includes a design tier, because scaling up or building a fully custom concept both need additional high-resolution modeling work our standard sizes don't. You choose the tier when you select your size.
| Tier | Price | Covers |
|---|---|---|
| Oversized Scaling Design | $130 | Rebuilding your model at higher resolution for a sharp, faithful finish at larger scale — same pose and style as a standard figurine. |
| Creative Concept Design | $180 | Styling an Oversized figurine from an AI concept image or reference — one theme or prop. |
| Complex Composite Design | $300 | Oversized scale combined with concept styling, or multiple characters and props in one composition. |
Not sure which tier fits your project? Choose your best estimate when you pick your size — our design team confirms the right tier by email, and if more work is needed, we invoice just the difference rather than asking you to reorder.
How Much Does an Oversized Figurine Actually Cost in Total?
The price you see for each size is the total, with the design tier already included — for example, a 20cm Oversized Figurine with straightforward Scaling Design costs $629, while a 25cm figurine built from an AI concept with props (Complex Composite) costs $1,200.
What Actually Changes at Oversized Scale?
Cost rises faster than height because it scales with volume, not length — a 15cm piece weighs about as much as a ripe apple, while a 30cm and above sculpture's volume, and the resin required to print it, increases many times over. Print time follows the same curve: a 15cm figurine typically runs 5–8 continuous hours on the printer, while a 30cm and above piece can take 20 hours or more. Between the added material, the longer print run, and the extra high-resolution design work, an Oversized piece costs more per centimeter than simple scaling would suggest.
How Long Does an Oversized Order Take?
Once your design tier is confirmed by email, your 3D preview is ready to review within 24 working hours — the same promise we make on every standard order. We refine it with unlimited revisions until you approve it. Printing an Oversized piece takes longer than a standard order given the added volume, and larger pieces ship in sturdier, custom-fit packaging on a different freight tier than our standard flat-rate shipping; we confirm your specific production and shipping timeline during design review, once we know your exact size and complexity.
Many large-format or novelty "giant figurine" services skip full-color printing at scale — opting for hand-painted or single-tone finishes that can fade — or ask you to commit to an Oversized order before you've seen a 3D preview. Every Oversized order here still includes a 3D preview and unlimited revisions, at any size, before anything goes to print.
How to Choose the Right Size for Your Space
Most customers land on 25cm for a figurine or 18cm for a bust — big enough to command attention without needing a custom base or pedestal.
- Figurine, 20cm (≈7.9") — Desk or bookshelf. Personal collections and everyday display.
- Figurine, 25cm (≈9.8") — Our most chosen Oversized size. A home display shelf or gift centerpiece.
- Figurine, 30cm (≈11.8") — A true centerpiece for event displays or an executive office.
- Figurine, 35cm and above — Statement scale for lobbies, galleries, or museum-style commissions.
- Bust, 15cm (≈5.9") — Desk or narrow shelf. Everyday tribute pieces.
- Bust, 18cm (≈7.1") — Our most chosen Oversized bust size. A living room mantel or home altar.
- Bust, 21cm (≈8.3") — A focal point for an executive desk or gallery-style corner.
- Bust, 25cm and above — Statement scale for lobbies or museum-style commissions.
Props, Accessories, Engraving, and Display Bases
Props and accessories up to 20g are included in every Oversized order; anything heavier is billed at $1.50 per gram, confirmed with you before modeling begins. An Oversized Portrait Bust does not include a display base or stand by default — that's not part of the listed price. If you'd like an engraved nameplate on a bust, that's available as a paid add-on — not included by default, at an additional fee, with details confirmed with customer service before production.
Can an Oversized Piece Include More Than One Person?
Yes — multi-person Oversized scenes are possible under the Complex Composite Design tier, since group compositions add their own layer of design complexity on top of the larger scale. Send your reference photos and a description of the scene to support@3dportraitlab.com and our design team will scope and quote it individually.
How Oversized Ordering Works
- Order & Submit References: Choose your size and the closest design tier, then email your reference photos to support@3dportraitlab.com with your order number.
- Design Review: Our team confirms your size, tier, and any adjustment to final price by email.
- 3D Preview: Your 3D preview is ready to review within 24 working hours of tier confirmation.
- Unlimited Revisions: We refine the design until you approve it, at no extra cost.
- Printing & Shipping: Once approved, your piece is printed with ±0.1mm precision and shipped in reinforced, size-appropriate packaging.
Ready to go bigger? Oversized Figurine → Oversized Bust →
Frequently Asked Questions
How big can a custom figurine be?
Our standard line runs up to 18cm for a figurine and 12cm for a bust; the Oversized line goes up to 35cm and above for a full-body figurine, and 25cm and above for a bust.
How much does an Oversized figurine cost in total?
The listed price is the total, with the design tier included — a 20cm Oversized Figurine starts at $629, and an 18cm Oversized Bust starts at $1,699.
Is the design fee included in the Oversized price?
Yes — every Oversized figurine or bust price includes a design tier (from +$130 for Oversized Scaling), because the added scale needs high-resolution modeling work our standard sizes already include.
How long does an Oversized order take?
Once your design tier is confirmed by email, your 3D preview is ready to review within 24 working hours — the same promise as our standard orders. Printing and shipping take longer given the larger scale, confirmed during design review.
Is there a maximum size for a custom figurine?
We produce figurines up to 35cm and busts up to 25cm as a standard Oversized offering, and larger on request — for commissions above that, final pricing and feasibility are confirmed during the design phase.
Can I add props or accessories to an Oversized piece?
Yes — props and accessories up to 20g are included; anything heavier is billed at $1.50 per gram, confirmed with you before modeling begins.
Does an Oversized Portrait Bust come with a display base, and can it be engraved?
A display base or stand is not included by default and isn't part of the listed price. An engraved nameplate is available as a paid add-on — not included by default, at an additional fee, with details confirmed with customer service before production.
Can an Oversized piece include more than one person?
Yes — multi-person Oversized scenes fall under the Complex Composite Design tier and are scoped and quoted individually based on your reference photos.
What if I pick the wrong Design Fee tier?
No problem — our design team reviews every order after checkout and confirms the right tier by email. If your project needs more design work than you paid for, we send a separate invoice for just the difference rather than asking you to cancel or reorder.