Anime figures · 2026
3D printed anime figures
How much does it cost to 3D print an anime figure?
An anime figure is printed in resin from the STL file the sculptor sells. As a guide, a 20 cm figure (roughly 1/7 scale) costs between €21 and €55, and a 75 mm bust between €15 and €40, excluding VAT and shipping. Height and finish move the price most. Fabrishare is a network of makers: you post the file for free and makers send you a price and lead time within 24–48 hours; you compare and choose.
How much does it cost to print an anime figure?
Guide prices for the whole job, printed in resin, excluding VAT and shipping. Each maker sets their final price once they see the file.
| Part | Technology | Range | Typical |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 mm miniature | Resin | €8 – €23 | — |
| 75 mm bust | Resin | €15 – €40 | €25 |
| 20 cm figure | Resin | €21 – €55 | €34 |
Height moves the price most: in resin, print time is set by how tall the part is, so a 30 cm figure keeps the printer busy far longer than a 20 cm one. Next comes the finish: removing supports, sanding, priming or painting are quoted separately. Then the number of parts: a figure split into 20 pieces takes more preparation than one in 3.
We don't give a figure for 1/6 and 1/4 scale: they're large parts with a lot of resin and many hours, and each maker quotes them once they see the file.
How big is each scale?
Anime figures are sold by scale, not by height. These heights are a guide for a standing adult character: seated or crouching poses are shorter, and hair, wings or weapons can add several centimetres.
| Scale | Approximate height | How it's usually printed |
|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | about 20–25 cm | In resin, in several parts that fit a home printer |
| 1/6 | about 25–30 cm | In resin, in more parts: the body is usually taller than a home printer can print |
| 1/4 | about 38–45 cm | In resin, in parts or on a large printer; the price rises a lot |
| Chibi / super-deformed | about 7–12 cm | In a few parts or one piece; quick to print |
If your file doesn't state the scale, give the final height in millimetres. An STL rescales without any trouble, but the maker needs to know what height you want.
Why does the figure come in parts?
So it fits and prints well
The sculptor splits the figure into parts: hair, head, torso, arms, legs, clothing, accessories and effects. That way each part fits on the printer's build plate (home resin printers top out at about 20–25 cm tall), is angled so the support marks land where nobody looks, and can be painted separately before assembly. A large figure can come in 10, 20 or more parts.
Pins and magnets
Parts slot together with pins or keyed joints, so there's no doubt where each one goes. Swappable parts (two faces, two sets of hands, a removable weapon) use small neodymium magnets. If you want them, say so in the project: the maker will tell you whether they fit them or leave the holes ready.
Effects in clear resin
Water, fire, energy, crystals or wings: many figures include effects as separate parts to print in clear resin, which is then tinted or painted with translucent paint. Ask for it in the project, because not every maker keeps clear resin. And keep it out of direct sunlight: over time, clear resin can turn yellow.
Hollow or solid
Large parts are usually hollowed, with drain holes, so they use less resin and weigh less. For a display figure that's normal and doesn't show from the outside.
What to say in the project so it comes out the way you want
- 1
Scale or height
The file's scale (1/7, 1/6…) or the final height in millimetres, and whether that includes the base.
- 2
The finish
Print only, supports removed, sanded, primed and ready to paint, or hand-painted.
- 3
Resin colour
Grey or white if you're going to paint it: they show the detail and take primer well. And which parts go in clear resin.
- 4
Assembled or in parts
If you're painting it, loose is better: each part is painted separately and assembled at the end.
- 5
If it's adult content
If the figure has nudity or adult content, say so: some makers don't print that kind of figure, and this way you only get offers from those who do.
What does a resin-printed anime figure look like?
Thin layers, smooth skin
Resin prints in layers of 0.03 to 0.05 mm: you can't see them with the naked eye. That's why it's the technology for anime figures, where skin, hair and the folds of clothing are looked at up close. In FDM (filament) the layers show and would need a lot of sanding.
Support marks
Each support leaves a small dot when it's removed. The maker angles the parts so they end up in hidden areas, but on a face or a leg it sometimes can't be avoided. They're sanded with fine paper and the primer finishes hiding them. If you want it ready to paint, ask for «supports removed, sanded and primed».
Painted or unpainted
Most figures are ordered unpainted, because the person ordering wants to paint them. If you want it finished, some makers hand-paint; it's quoted separately and, on an anime figure with gradients in the hair and eyes, it's the part that takes the most hours.
The base
Many figures include their base in the file: a round base, a piece of scenery or a clear stand. If yours doesn't, ask for a simple base so it stands up.
Where does the file come from?
Of the 110 registered requests on Fabrishare between May and October 2026, 33 were for decorative pieces and figures and 28 for miniatures and figures. 97 of the 110 arrived with the file ready.
Sculptor subscriptions
Many anime figure sculptors release new figures every month on Patreon and sell the files already split into parts and pre-supported, ready to print.
3D model shops
On Cults3D, MyMiniFactory and similar shops you can buy a single figure file. Check which scale it's designed for and whether it comes pre-supported.
A custom design
If you want a figure of your own character, or of yourself in anime style, a maker who designs models it from scratch. The design is charged separately.
Custom 3D printed figurineAlready have the STL
Upload it to the calculator to see the weight, the hours and a guide price before posting the project.
Print my STL
The file's licence
Sculptors sell their files under two kinds of licence. A personal licence lets you print the figure for yourself. A commercial licence (on Patreon usually called «merchant») lets someone else print it and charge for it. For a maker to print your figure, the licence has to allow it: many sculptors accept this for personal use, others require the maker to hold the commercial licence. Check what yours says.
When you post the project you confirm you have the right to order the print, and the maker can turn down a file that doesn't make this clear. What never gets printed: copies of painted commercial figures, scans of shop figures or pirated files.
How to order your anime figure
- 1Post your project for free with the STL file, the scale or height and the finish you want.
- 2Makers in the network send you their offer with price and lead time within 24–48 hours.
- 3You compare, choose, and the maker prints the figure and sends it to you.
Questions about printing anime figures
How much does it cost to 3D print an anime figure?
A 20 cm resin figure costs between €21 and €55, a 75 mm bust between €15 and €40 and a small 28 mm figure between €8 and €23, excluding VAT and shipping. The price rises with height, number of parts and finish. Each maker sets their final price once they see the file.
How tall is a 1/7 scale figure?
About 20–25 cm for a standing adult character. At 1/6 scale, about 25–30 cm, and at 1/4, about 38–45 cm. It depends on the character's height and pose: if you're not sure, give the final height in millimetres.
Resin or filament for an anime figure?
Resin: it prints in layers of 0.03 to 0.05 mm that don't show, and captures the detail in faces, hair and clothing. Filament (FDM) only makes sense for very large figures without fine detail, and leaves layers that need sanding.
Why does the figure come in so many parts?
So each part fits the printer, so support marks end up in hidden areas, and so the parts can be painted separately. They fit together with pins or magnets and are glued at the end.
Can it be delivered painted?
Yes, if the maker paints: ask in the project and it's quoted separately. Most figures are ordered unpainted; if you're painting it yourself, ask for grey or white, sanded and primed.
How long does it take?
Offers arrive within 24–48 hours. A 20 cm resin figure takes about 4 hours of machine time according to the Fabrishare calculator; with several parts, washing, curing and finishing, allow several days. Each offer states its lead time.
Can I order a figure of a character from an anime?
Yes, if you have the file and its licence allows someone else to print it for you. When you post, you confirm you have the right to order it, and the maker can turn the file down. Copies and scans of commercial figures are never printed.
Do makers print adult figures?
Some do and some don't. Say so in the project: that way you only get offers from makers who print that kind of figure.
What if I don't have the file?
A maker who designs can model the figure from scratch using drawings or photos; the design is quoted separately from the print. Describe it in the project with every reference you have.