Who designs our figures? Why we credit every 3D model's maker
Where our 3D printed figures come from, how independent designers publish models on MakerWorld, what model licences mean for selling prints, and why every product page credits its designer.
On this page
We print figures, but we do not sculpt them. Every figure in our shop starts as a digital model made by an independent 3D artist. The pose, the expression and the idea are theirs. The printing, clean-up and finishing are ours.
Where the models come from
Most of our designs come from MakerWorld, a model-sharing site where designers publish files that anyone can print. Designers there range from hobbyists to professional character artists. Some publish free models, and some sell them.
Sculpting a good figure takes days of work: blocking out the pose, detailing faces and fabric, then testing that it actually prints without failing. A ledge sitter also has to balance, which means the designer has tuned the centre of mass so it sits on an edge.
What model licences mean
Every model is published under a licence that says what you may do with it. Some common ones:
- Personal use only: print it for yourself, but do not sell prints.
- [Creative Commons](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/) licences: a family of standard licences. Those marked NC (non-commercial) forbid selling; others allow it with credit.
- Commercial licences: some designers allow selling prints, or sell a licence for it.
The licence belongs to the model, not the printer. Owning a printer does not make a design yours to sell. We check each model's terms, and ask designers where needed, before listing a piece.
Why we credit every maker
On each product page there is a section called The maker, which links to the original model and its designer. We do it because:
- 1.It is their work. A print is only as good as the sculpt behind it.
- 2.It sends them attention. If you love a figure, follow the designer. They make more.
- 3.It is honest. You should know that the design and the printing come from different people.
Fan art and familiar characters
Many figures depict well-known characters. They are fan-made sculpts by independent artists, not official licensed merchandise. That is why our product names describe the pose rather than naming the character, and why the maker section links to the original model. We compare printed and official figures in made-to-order vs mass-produced.
Designers: get in touch
If you designed a model we print and want the credit changed, a link added, or to talk about a commercial arrangement, email us through the contact page.
Frequently asked questions
Who designs the figures you sell?
Independent 3D artists, mostly publishing on MakerWorld. Each product page credits the original model and links to it.
Is it legal to sell 3D prints of someone else's model?
Only if the model's licence allows commercial use or the designer gives permission. Many models are personal-use only, so the licence must be checked for each one.
Are your figures official merchandise?
No. They are printed from fan-made designs by independent artists, not licensed products.
