A thoughtful gift starts with their story. Choose the making process that brings it to life.
For a one-of-a-kind personal gift, start with hand-sculpted.Get an artist’s touch, more freedom with poses and scenes, and a lower starting price for a single piece.
See the differences at a glance ↓
Personal expression or repeatable design? Here is the quickest way to choose.
Their character. An artist’s touch.
Keep in mind: each piece has subtle handmade variations. Proof review takes more time than the fastest rush option.
One digital model. Matching copies.
Keep in mind: a higher starting price for one piece. Our current range uses fixed heads and standard standing poses.
*Production time only; shipping takes additional time. The 3-day handmade rush option excludes proof review. Prices and options vary by design; illustrated scenes may cost more than the starting price.
This guide describes BobbleGifts’ current services and product options.
| Your priority | Hand-Sculpted More room for personal expression | 3D-Printed More repeatable model geometry |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait & finish |
HAND-SCULPTED Hand-shaped facial details and a painted finish. An artist can emphasize the features that make them recognizable. |
3D-PRINTED Digitally prepared shapes and a full-color printed finish. Fine detail depends on the model, size and printing process. |
| Changes during making |
HAND-SCULPTED Request facial refinements at the proof stage with a proof-included service. |
3D-PRINTED Changes need to be made to the digital model before printing. A new model or print may affect price and timing. |
| Poses & personal scenes |
HAND-SCULPTED Standing, seated and custom scenes. Add meaningful outfits, props or hobbies through eligible designs or full customization. |
3D-PRINTED Standard standing poses in our current range. Custom scene builds are not part of this offering. |
| Head movement |
HAND-SCULPTED Bobblehead or fixed-head options on eligible products. |
3D-PRINTED Fixed head only. No bobblehead movement. |
| AI design preview |
HAND-SCULPTEDComing soon Photo-based AI concepts are planned for the hand-sculpted range. |
3D-PRINTEDAvailable Explore an AI concept from your uploaded photo. |
| Starting price |
HAND-SCULPTED From $69 — a lower entry price for a single personalized gift. |
3D-PRINTED From $89 — the initial piece includes digital-model preparation. |
| Fastest production* |
HAND-SCULPTED As fast as 3 days. The rush option does not include proof review. |
3D-PRINTED Model + print from 4–5 days. Schedule depends on design and production availability. |
| Multiple matching copies |
HAND-SCULPTED Each piece is individually made, with small natural differences between copies. |
3D-PRINTED One approved model can be reused. Repeat copies can cost less per piece and take less time than the initial model-and-print order. |
| What to expect |
HAND-SCULPTED An artist’s interpretation with handmade character. It is not an exact miniature photograph. |
3D-PRINTED A physical interpretation of a digital design. Colors, texture and fine features can differ from an AI concept. |
*Fastest production is not a delivery guarantee. Proof review, revisions, complex designs and shipping can add time. See your selected product and service for the final quote.
Preview an idea from your photo, then choose how you want the gift to be made. AI preview is coming to hand-sculpted gifts too.
The preview is a design reference. An AI image, a printable 3D model and a finished figurine are different stages. Choose the craft for its physical result and customization options.
The smile you know. Their favorite chair. The hobby everyone associates with them. An artist can build those personal details into the gift.
Hand sculpting gives an artist room to interpret the shape of the face, expression, hair and distinctive details.
Choose a proof-included service if you want to review the portrait and request refinements before completion. Share specific feedback about the features that matter most to you.
A seated pose, a favorite hobby or a meaningful prop can make a gift feel unmistakably theirs. Start with an existing design or discuss a fully customized scene.
Seated designs and personal scenes beyond a standard standing figure.
Choose a moving head on eligible products, or a fixed-head option.
Outfits, hobbies and props that turn a portrait into a personal story.
Individual artistry means subtle differences between pieces. Detailed scenes and proof-stage revisions also need enough production time. Choose it for personal expression and the opportunity to refine the portrait.
A prepared digital model gives 3D printing its repeatability. It is especially useful when you want multiple copies of the same figure.
The same approved model can be reused to keep shape, pose and proportions consistent across copies. Surface and color can still vary slightly between physical prints.
For repeat copies, reusing that model can reduce the per-piece cost and shorten repeat-production time compared with creating the model again.
Explore Realistic, Mini Pop or Soft Chibi where available on your product.
Our current 3D range has fixed heads and standard standing poses.
The first order includes model preparation. It is not automatically cheaper or faster for one gift.
Two production paths, each with its own preparation and review steps.
Choose a clear, well-lit face photo without heavy filters. Include the outfit or personal details you want reflected, following the upload guidance on your product page.
As fast as 3 days with the rush option.
Want to review and refine the portrait? Select a proof-included service and allow more production time.
3-day rush: no proof reviewModel + print from 4–5 days.
Reusing an approved model may shorten later orders. New faces, changed designs and quantities need their own quote.
First piece includes model preparationPrices are starting prices in USD. Size, pose, head option, props, quantity and service can change the total. Fastest production is subject to design and availability, excludes shipping, and is not a guaranteed arrival date.
A lower starting price, hand-shaped portrait details and a choice of existing designs.
Shop personal gifts →FULLY CUSTOMIZEDStart with handmade for a seated pose, meaningful hobby or personal scene.
Build their story →3D-PRINTEDDiscuss a repeat run using one approved model, with a quote for your quantity.
Ask about repeat copies →AI preview is available for our 3D customization experience. We are also preparing it for hand-sculpted gifts; that option is coming soon. You can order hand-sculpted gifts now through the existing photo-customization process.
For portrait details you want to review with an artist, choose hand-sculpted with a proof-included service. Our 3D Realistic style offers a digitally prepared interpretation. Neither process guarantees an exact miniature copy of a photo; size, style and finish affect the result.
Choose a service that includes proof review to request facial refinements at that stage. The scope and timing depend on your selected service. The fastest 3-day handmade rush option does not include proof review.
Our current 3D range uses fixed heads and standard standing poses. For bobblehead movement, a seated pose or a detailed personal scene, explore eligible hand-sculpted products or full customization.
The first piece includes preparation of a printable digital model. Reusing the same approved model for more copies can improve per-piece cost and repeat-order timing. Different portraits or designs need separate model work, so ask for a quote for your exact order.
The AI image is a concept, not a finished sample. A hand-sculpted piece includes an artist’s interpretation; a printed piece depends on the prepared 3D model and physical printing. Color, texture and fine details may differ from the concept.
No. Production and transit are separate. Proof review, requested changes, design complexity and availability can affect the schedule. Contact us with your needed-by date before placing a time-sensitive order.
Start with hand-sculpted for a personal portrait, more creative poses and that artist-made touch. Explore 3D printing for a standard standing design you can reproduce consistently.
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