Custom PVC & Soft Vinyl (Sofubi) IP Figures
Two different processes sit under the word "PVC figure": solid injection moulding, which gives sharp edges and tight multi-colour detail, and hollow rotocasting — sofubi — which gives a light, squeezable toy. Which one you need depends on the product, not on cost alone.
- Solid PVC or rotocast
- MOQ 500–3,000
- Sharp multi-colour detail
- Sampling 2–3 weeks
| Process | Solid injection (PVC) or rotocast (soft vinyl / sofubi) |
|---|---|
| Size range | 50–300 mm tall |
| Colour | Spray masks, pad print, hand-painted detail, up to 8 colours |
| Surface | Matte, gloss, or soft-touch lacquer |
| Assembly | Rotocast figures are glued from head, body and limbs |
| MOQ | 500 pcs (rotocast) / 3,000 pcs (solid injection) |
| Sampling | 2–3 weeks including sculpt and paint master |
| Lead time | 8–12 weeks after sample approval |
| Tooling | Copper mould for rotocast · steel mould for injection |
| Testing | Third-party (EN71 / ASTM F963 / CPSIA) arranged per order |
| Packing | Blister, window box, blind box, or polybag |
Values marked on request depend on your drawing. Send it and we will confirm in writing.
Can we make yours?
- Solid PVC injection with up to 8 colours
- Hollow rotocast soft vinyl (sofubi)
- Hand-painted detail and spray gradients
- Blind box, window box and blister packing
- 500–50,000 pcs per order
Where we stop
- Unlicensed derivative work of characters owned by someone else
- Resin or polystone statues (different material and process)
- Factory-level certificates — we arrange third-party testing per order instead
Process and material
Solid PVC injection
Liquid PVC is injected into a steel mould, which holds fine edges and small text. This is the process behind most collectible figures and the reason PVC detail beats silicone — but tooling costs several times more, which is why MOQ starts at 3,000.
Rotocast soft vinyl (sofubi)
Liquid vinyl is poured into a copper mould that rotates while it cures, leaving a hollow shell. The result is light, slightly squeezable and cheap to tool, which is why designer-toy runs start at 500 pcs.
Where silicone wins instead
Silicone resists heat to 200 °C, tolerates skin contact and stretches without tearing. PVC gives sharper multi-colour detail at lower tooling cost. If your figure will be chewed, left in a car, or needs to stretch, silicone is the honest answer — we make both, so we have no reason to push one.
Questions buyers ask about pvc & soft vinyl figures
What is the difference between a PVC figure and a soft vinyl figure?
A PVC figure is solid, injected, and holds sharp detail. A soft vinyl figure is hollow and rotocast, so it is lighter and squeezable. Both are PVC-based; the process and the mould are different.
Why is the MOQ higher than your silicone figures?
Steel injection tooling costs several times more than a compression mould, so the tooling has to be spread over more units. Rotocast soft vinyl starts at 500 pcs because copper moulds are cheaper.
Can you hand-paint small details?
Yes — hand-painted detail is standard on rotocast figures. It is slower and adds cost per unit, so we agree a paint master before production.
Is PVC a problem for EU or US buyers?
PVC faces tightening restrictions on lead and phthalates in the EU, and it is not PFAS-free by chemistry the way silicone is. If your market is sensitive to that, silicone is the safer story — but PVC remains legal when it meets the limits.
Can you make a blind-box series?
Yes. We handle the assortment ratio, the chase figure, and the sealed inner box. Sculpt and paint for a series usually takes 3–4 weeks rather than 2–3.
The spec table above, the tolerance notes, and the list of what we need from you — as a two-page PDF you can forward to your team.
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