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Character Doll Commission Pricing

All prices are in GBP (£).

Prices are subject to change without notice.

 

Doll sizes are generally around 40-45cm tall for bipedal characters, and around 20-25cm tall to the shoulder for quadrupedal characters. All sizes are approximate. If you want something bigger or smaller, please let me know, as this can change the price. 

Please bear in mind that it takes roughly 100 (sometimes more!) hours to complete one character doll, based on size and complexity, so my prices reflect this. Everything about your character doll is 100% handmade by me, and is completely bespoke just for you!

 

BASE PRICE

Doll Base

£2,000 starting price

In many cases, quadrupedal characters will stand better on their own, with bipedal characters becoming more unstable while standing on two feet. If stability is an issue, bipedal characters will need a stand (which is included).

The base price includes all labour and base material costs (faux fur, armature, printer resin, paint, shipping box, etc.), as well as fees. The base price does not include final shipping.

YOUR BUILD OPTIONS

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Armature

The armature of your doll is like its skeleton. It gives it structure and allows for articulation. Below are the two main options I offer:

 

Plastic ball-jointed and aluminum wire mix (included in base price): the plastic armature is incredibly strong, and will not easily break. Perfect for bigger dolls and for snake-like creatures with long limbs, tails, or bodies. This is a mix of plastic and wire, as some parts could be too small for the plastic armature alone (fingers, arms, wrists, ears, etc.). The wire could break the more you move the parts around, so please be careful with your creature!

Upgraded brass and steel armature - starting at £500): This jointed brass and steel armature allows for realistic joint bends in areas such as the elbows and knees, making your puppet come to life in a more believable way than just bendy wire. This armature upgrade is much more durable than aluminum wire, though is much heavier. Each joint is silver soldered brass, is a more time consuming option, but built like a real stop-motion puppet.

 

Head/Paws

Articulated jaw (included in base price): Jaws are set on a brass ball joint, providing strength and smooth movement. The inside of the mouth is sculpted.

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Non-articulated jaw (£50 deducted from base price): The jaw is sculpted closed and is a solid part of the head. Good for static facial expressions. 

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Articulated ears (included in base price): Ears are set on a plastic ball-and-socket joint, providing strength and smooth movement. In some cases I will use wire for long fabric ears.

Non-articulated ears (£50 deducted from base price): Ears are sculpted as part of the head, or if fabric, are affixed to the side of the head, with no wire/moveable parts. 

 

Wings

£250 starting price

Real feathers: Best for bird-like wings only. Wings can be armatured for movement. Shape is restricted to real feather shapes.

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EVA foam: Best for segmented dragon wings, feathered wings, or butterfly wings. Foam wings are much easier to shape and customize in various shapes and colours than real feathers. Wings can be armatured for movement.

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Felt feathers: Similar to foam in terms of shaping and customization, but better for membranes (bat/dragon wings). There is slight reduced movement in uniform wings, but looks stunning!

Extras

Clothing: Needs to be discussed. Cost will depend on the complexity of your requested piece. In some cases, if the clothing is too intricate or detailed, I won’t offer this option.

Length of doll/extra limbs: Complex armatures will take more time and will affect your quote.

Fur patterns: Complex paint patterns and fur patterns will take more time and will affect your quote.

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Props/Jewellery: Needs to be discussed. Complexity/amount of accessories will affect your quote.

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PAYMENT PLANS

Once I have approved your quote and you have confirmed your interest, I will require a £100 non-refundable holding deposit to secure your slot (which is deducted from your total invoice). Once initial design approvals on the doll have been made by the client, I will require the 1st payment instalment before any work is started. Following payments will be split up in a pre-agreed payment plan (max of 4 instalments).

 

I will require the final invoice upon completion, and I will then pack up and weigh your Character for the shipping quote - which I will then send as a separate and final invoice and require before I send off your Character to you.

Ready? Fill out my quote request form here!

For more payment info, please see my Terms & Conditions.

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Last updated December 20th, 2025.

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