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

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Line illustration of a rotocast PVC figure with the mould parting line called out — Illustration, not a photo. We do not publish customer character designs — actual samples are sent on request.

Specification — what you are actually ordering
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.

PVC Figure Process Comparison Sheet

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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