{"product_id":"custom-design-modeling-fee","title":"Oversized \u0026 AI Concept Figurines — Design Tiers Explained","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSome tributes are too meaningful for \"standard\" — this is what makes the bigger, bolder ones possible.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe design and modeling work behind our oversized and fully custom pieces — explained.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarger scale and fully custom AI-concept composites need more than our standard modeling — more surface area and finer detail to sculpt at high resolution, so a true 1:1 likeness stays sharp. This page explains the three tiers of that additional design work and what each one covers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"pl-notice-ok\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"pl-notice-ok-title\"\u003e✅ Ordering a Standard Oversized Figurine or Bust?\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"pl-notice-ok-body\"\u003eYou don't need to order anything here. Your design tier is already built into the price on the product page — just pick your size and tier in one step: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/oversized-custom-3d-figurine\"\u003eOversized Custom 3D Figurine\u003c\/a\u003e (20–35cm+) or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/oversized-custom-portrait-bust\"\u003eOversized Custom Portrait Bust\u003c\/a\u003e (15–25cm+).\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"pl-core-wrap\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"pl-core-item\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"pl-core-title\"\u003eHigh-Resolution Detail Work at Any Complexity\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"pl-core-sub\"\u003eAdditional sculpting keeps your likeness sharp — whether it's a larger scale or a fully custom composite\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"pl-core-item\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"pl-core-title\"\u003e3D Preview Within 24 Working Hours\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"pl-core-sub\"\u003eOnce your design tier is confirmed, your 3D preview is ready to review within 24 working hours — same promise as our standard sizes\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pl-promise-wrap\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"pl-promise\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"pl-promise-icon\"\u003e💳\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"pl-promise-title\"\u003eDesign Only, Billed Once\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"pl-promise-sub\"\u003eThis fee covers modeling only. Printing is billed separately, only once you approve the final 3D model.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"pl-promise\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"pl-promise-icon\"\u003e🔄\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"pl-promise-title\"\u003ePicked the Wrong Tier? No Problem\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"pl-promise-sub\"\u003eWe invoice just the difference before starting work — never a full reorder.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"pl-promise\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"pl-promise-icon\"\u003e✅\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"pl-promise-title\"\u003eUnlimited Revisions\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"pl-promise-sub\"\u003eWe refine the design until you're happy — no extra cost, no revision limit.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDo You Need to Order This Page?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly for projects that fall outside our standard size-and-tier options — everything else is already priced on the product page itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBeyond our largest listed sizes\u003c\/strong\u003e — past 35cm for a full figurine or 25cm for a bust. Email us at support@3dportraitlab.com with your reference photos and rough scale for a custom quote.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMulti-character or multi-prop composite\u003c\/strong\u003e — more than one person, pet, or major prop built into a single sculpture, beyond what a single-subject figurine or bust covers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA fully custom AI-concept piece\u003c\/strong\u003e — not tied to our standard product sizes, built as an original 3D sculpture from your concept art and likeness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;color:#666;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eOrdering a standard-size (9–18cm) AI concept figurine instead? Order directly on our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/custom-3d-figurine-solo-portrait\"\u003eSolo Portrait\u003c\/a\u003e page — design work is already included.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow Our Design Tiers Work\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13.5px;color:#555;\"\u003eFor reference — this is the same tier system already priced into our Oversized Figurine and Oversized Bust pages. Use this table to estimate which tier your project needs; for the edge cases above, these are also the purchasable options.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTier\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePrice\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCovers\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOversized Scaling Design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$130\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRebuilding the model at higher resolution for a sharp, faithful 1:1 finish at larger scale — same pose and style as a standard figurine.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCreative Concept Design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$180\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStyling an oversized figurine from an AI concept image or reference — one theme or prop.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComplex Composite Design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$300\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOversized scale combined with concept styling, or multiple characters\/props in one composition.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;color:#666;margin-top:8px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eNot sure which tier applies? Choose your best estimate at checkout — our design team confirms the right tier by email before any work begins.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- [REVIEWS PLACEHOLDER] --\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails class=\"pl-collapse\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e⚙️ How It Works\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pl-collapse-body\"\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrder \u0026amp; Submit References:\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose your closest tier, then email your photos and\/or AI concept image to support@3dportraitlab.com with your order number.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesign Review:\u003c\/strong\u003e Our team confirms the right tier by email. Need a higher tier? We invoice just the difference — no need to cancel or reorder.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3D Preview:\u003c\/strong\u003e Once your tier is confirmed, your 3D preview is ready to review within 24 working hours. This fee is non-refundable once design work begins.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnlimited Revisions:\u003c\/strong\u003e We refine the design until you approve it, at no extra cost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMove to Printing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Once approved, you'll receive a separate invoice for the printing cost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails class=\"pl-collapse\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e✅ Good to Know\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pl-collapse-body\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNon-Refundable Once Started:\u003c\/strong\u003e Covers design and sculpting hours, which begin once your tier is confirmed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePreview, Not Final File:\u003c\/strong\u003e What you receive is a 3D preview for approval — printing is billed and processed separately.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAccessory Weight Policy:\u003c\/strong\u003e Props up to 20g are included. Heavier accessories are billed at $1.50\/gram, confirmed with you before modeling begins.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails class=\"pl-collapse\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e📸 Photo Tips\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pl-collapse-body\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse a clear, well-lit face photo — front-facing works best for likeness accuracy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor AI concept pieces, send your concept image alongside your real photo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd a full-body frame if your project needs a custom pose\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/lab-stories\/photo-guidelines-for-3d-figurines\"\u003eFull Photo Guidelines →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails class=\"pl-collapse\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e❓ Frequently Asked Questions\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pl-collapse-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need this if I'm ordering a standard-size figurine?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Our standard 9–18cm \u003ca href=\"\/products\/custom-3d-figurine-solo-portrait\"\u003eSolo Portrait\u003c\/a\u003e and 8–12cm \u003ca href=\"\/products\/portrait-bust-figurine\"\u003ePortrait Bust\u003c\/a\u003e prices already include design work, whether built from your photos or an AI-generated concept blended with your photos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need this if I'm ordering a standard Oversized Figurine or Bust?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. The Oversized \u003ca href=\"\/products\/oversized-custom-3d-figurine\"\u003eFigurine\u003c\/a\u003e (20–35cm+) and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/oversized-custom-portrait-bust\"\u003eBust\u003c\/a\u003e (15–25cm+) pages already have your design tier built into the price — pick both in one step there. This page is only for sizes beyond those ranges, multi-character composites, or a fully custom AI-concept piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat if I pick the wrong tier?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo problem — our team reviews every request after checkout and invoices just the difference if a higher tier is needed. You never need to cancel and reorder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use an AI-generated image of myself as a character?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. We use your concept image to guide pose, costume, and style, while your photos ensure an accurate likeness — built as an original interpretation, not a replica of any copyrighted character design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the design fee separate from the printing cost?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. This fee covers modeling only — printing is billed separately once your design is approved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long does the design process take?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOnce your tier is confirmed by email, your 3D preview is ready to review within 24 working hours — the same promise as our standard-size orders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many design revisions do I get?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUnlimited. We keep refining the 3D preview until you approve the final design, at no extra cost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo heavier props or accessories cost extra?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProps up to 20g are included in every tier. Anything heavier is billed at $1.50\/gram, confirmed with you before modeling begins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails class=\"pl-collapse\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eℹ️ About This Design Fee\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pl-collapse-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3D Portrait Lab™ (3dportraitlab.com) uses WJP (White Inkjet Process) — full color injected directly into the resin, not painted on the surface. This page explains the additional sculpting and modeling work needed to reproduce a photo at higher resolution or as a fully custom AI-concept composite. Standard Oversized Figurine and Oversized Bust orders already have this design work priced in; this page exists for sizes beyond our standard ranges and multi-character\/custom composites. Once your design tier is confirmed, every order — standard or oversized — receives a 3D preview within 24 working hours, backed by our Design Guarantee.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon uses:\u003c\/strong\u003e figurines and busts beyond our standard size ranges · multi-character scene composites · fantasy and mythology statue commissions · esports and sports jersey figurines · fully custom AI-concept pieces\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n","brand":"3DPortraitLab","offers":[{"title":"Oversized Scaling Design","offer_id":50516533281004,"sku":"3DPL-DESIGN-OVERSIZED","price":130.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Creative Concept Design","offer_id":50516533313772,"sku":"3DPL-DESIGN-CONCEPT","price":180.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Complex Composite Design","offer_id":50516533346540,"sku":"3DPL-DESIGN-COMPOSITE","price":300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0823\/4205\/2076\/files\/design-fee-tier-comparison.webp?v=1790449974","url":"https:\/\/3dportraitlab.com\/products\/custom-design-modeling-fee","provider":"3dportraitlab","version":"1.0","type":"link"}