{"id":4113,"date":"2026-10-05T15:37:52","date_gmt":"2026-10-05T13:37:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.popterror.com\/?page_id=4113"},"modified":"2026-10-05T17:03:53","modified_gmt":"2026-10-05T15:03:53","slug":"guides","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.popterror.com\/en\/studio\/guides","title":{"rendered":"Guides"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section class=\"wp-block-group s-section cid-g4vmawyb\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group s-wrap cid-g4vmawyb\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><nav class=\"breadcrumb\" aria-label=\"Breadcrumb\"><ol><li><a href=\"\/en\">Home<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.popterror.com\/en\/studio\">Popterror Studio<\/a><\/li><li><span aria-current=\"page\">Guides<\/span><\/li><\/ol><\/nav>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"s-kicker cid-g4vmawyb wp-block-paragraph\">Popterror Studio<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading s-h1 cid-g4vmawyb\">Guides to designing and making custom figures<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"s-lead lead cid-g4vmawyb wp-block-paragraph\">We designed, prototyped, produced and sold our own art toys before working for brands. These guides share what we learned: the steps, the costs, the materials, the lead times and the pitfalls to avoid. They are written by Romain, 3D artist, and Fred, graphic designer and art director.<\/p>\n\n\n<article class=\"featured cid-g4vmawyb\"><div class=\"f-media cid-g4vmawyb\"><picture class=\"pic\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" width=\"980\" height=\"980\" src=\"https:\/\/www.popterror.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/2026-Blind-box-06-1024x1024.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Les 6 figurines de la blind box EQSO The Crew align\u00e9es, environ 8-9 cm chacune\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 50vw\" loading=\"eager\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.popterror.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/2026-Blind-box-06-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.popterror.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/2026-Blind-box-06-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.popterror.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/2026-Blind-box-06-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.popterror.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/2026-Blind-box-06-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.popterror.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/2026-Blind-box-06-324x324.jpg 324w, https:\/\/www.popterror.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/2026-Blind-box-06-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.popterror.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/2026-Blind-box-06-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.popterror.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/2026-Blind-box-06.jpg 1200w\" \/><\/picture><\/div><div class=\"f-body cid-g4vmawyb\"><p class=\"s-kicker cid-g4vmawyb\">The complete guide<\/p><h2 class=\"s-h2 cid-g4vmawyb\"><a class=\"cid-g4vmawyb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.popterror.com\/en\/studio\/guides\/how-to-make-custom-figures\">How to make custom figures: the complete guide, from idea to factory<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"cid-g4vmawyb\">How to make custom figures in series: character design, 3D modelling, prototype, materials, moulds, production, quality control, packaging and shipping.<\/p><a class=\"s-btn dark cid-g4vmawyb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.popterror.com\/en\/studio\/guides\/how-to-make-custom-figures\"><span class=\"cid-g4vmawyb\">Read the complete guide<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/article><section class=\"theme cid-g4vmawyb\"><h2 class=\"s-h2 small cid-g4vmawyb\">Making a figure<\/h2><div class=\"guide-cards\"><article class=\"guide-card\"><div class=\"gc-media\"><picture class=\"pic\"><img width=\"980\" height=\"980\" src=\"https:\/\/www.popterror.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/2026-eqso-pack-01-1024x1024.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Les 3 art toys EQSO S\u00e9rie 2 r\u00e9unis : Dark Light, Xtra Red et Purple Fire\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 33vw\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.popterror.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/2026-eqso-pack-01-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.popterror.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/2026-eqso-pack-01-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.popterror.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/2026-eqso-pack-01-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.popterror.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/2026-eqso-pack-01-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.popterror.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/2026-eqso-pack-01-324x324.jpg 324w, https:\/\/www.popterror.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/2026-eqso-pack-01-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.popterror.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/2026-eqso-pack-01-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.popterror.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/2026-eqso-pack-01.jpg 1200w\" \/><\/picture><\/div><div class=\"gc-body\"><span class=\"gc-meta\">Guide \u00b7 3 min<\/span><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.popterror.com\/en\/studio\/guides\/vinyl-vs-pvc-vs-resin-figures\">Vinyl vs PVC vs resin figures: which material should you choose?<\/a><\/h3><p>Vinyl or resin figure? Rotocast vinyl, injected PVC and resin compared (finish, quantity, cost, lead time) to help you choose the right material.<\/p><\/div><\/article><article class=\"guide-card\"><div class=\"gc-media\"><picture class=\"pic\"><img width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.popterror.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/sculpt-50cm-120cm-02-768x1024.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Signature \u00e0 la main d&#039;une sculpture EQSO grand format\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 33vw\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.popterror.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/sculpt-50cm-120cm-02-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.popterror.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/sculpt-50cm-120cm-02-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.popterror.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/sculpt-50cm-120cm-02.jpg 800w\" \/><\/picture><\/div><div class=\"gc-body\"><span class=\"gc-meta\">Guide \u00b7 4 min<\/span><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.popterror.com\/en\/studio\/guides\/figure-molds-steel-vs-silicone\">Figure moulds (molds): steel, metal or silicone, how to choose?<\/a><\/h3><p>Figure moulds explained: steel for injection, metal for vinyl, silicone for resin. How each toy mold works, its lifespan, its cost and the right run size.<\/p><\/div><\/article><article class=\"guide-card\"><div class=\"gc-media\"><picture class=\"pic\"><img width=\"980\" height=\"980\" src=\"https:\/\/www.popterror.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/2026-Blind-box-set-1024x1024.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Display de 6 blind box EQSO The Crew avec la figurine violette au premier plan\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 33vw\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.popterror.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/2026-Blind-box-set-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.popterror.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/2026-Blind-box-set-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.popterror.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/2026-Blind-box-set-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.popterror.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/2026-Blind-box-set-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.popterror.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/2026-Blind-box-set-324x324.jpg 324w, https:\/\/www.popterror.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/2026-Blind-box-set-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.popterror.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/2026-Blind-box-set-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.popterror.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/2026-Blind-box-set.jpg 1200w\" \/><\/picture><\/div><div class=\"gc-body\"><span class=\"gc-meta\">Guide \u00b7 4 min<\/span><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.popterror.com\/en\/studio\/guides\/manufacturing-figures-china-vs-europe\">Manufacturing figures in China or Europe: an honest comparison<\/a><\/h3><p>Should you manufacture figures in China or Europe? Know-how, prices, quantities, lead times, shipping, duties and quality control: a studio\u2019s honest view.<\/p><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/section><section class=\"theme cid-g4vmawyb\"><h2 class=\"s-h2 small cid-g4vmawyb\">Budget, quantities and lead times<\/h2><div class=\"guide-cards\"><article class=\"guide-card\"><div class=\"gc-media\"><picture class=\"pic\"><img width=\"980\" height=\"980\" src=\"https:\/\/www.popterror.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/2025-3boites-pdp.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Les 3 bo\u00eetes premium du pack EQSO S\u00e9rie 2\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 33vw\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.popterror.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/2025-3boites-pdp.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.popterror.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/2025-3boites-pdp-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.popterror.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/2025-3boites-pdp-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.popterror.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/2025-3boites-pdp-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.popterror.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/2025-3boites-pdp-324x324.jpg 324w, https:\/\/www.popterror.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/2025-3boites-pdp-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.popterror.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/2025-3boites-pdp-100x100.jpg 100w\" \/><\/picture><\/div><div class=\"gc-body\"><span class=\"gc-meta\">Guide \u00b7 5 min<\/span><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.popterror.com\/en\/studio\/guides\/custom-figure-cost\">How much does it cost to make a custom figure? Every cost explained<\/a><\/h3><p>Custom figure cost explained: fixed costs (design, 3D, moulds), cost per piece, how quantity changes the unit price, and tips to keep your budget in check.<\/p><\/div><\/article><article class=\"guide-card\"><div class=\"gc-media\"><picture class=\"pic\"><img width=\"980\" height=\"980\" src=\"https:\/\/www.popterror.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Popterror-TheCrew-Set-1-1024x1024.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Display complet de 6 blind box EQSO The Crew sur fond noir\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 33vw\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.popterror.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Popterror-TheCrew-Set-1-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.popterror.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Popterror-TheCrew-Set-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.popterror.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Popterror-TheCrew-Set-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.popterror.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Popterror-TheCrew-Set-1-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.popterror.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Popterror-TheCrew-Set-1-324x324.jpg 324w, https:\/\/www.popterror.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Popterror-TheCrew-Set-1-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.popterror.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Popterror-TheCrew-Set-1-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.popterror.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Popterror-TheCrew-Set-1.jpg 1200w\" \/><\/picture><\/div><div class=\"gc-body\"><span class=\"gc-meta\">Guide \u00b7 4 min<\/span><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.popterror.com\/en\/studio\/guides\/custom-figure-minimum-order-quantity\">Minimum order quantity for custom figures: understanding MOQ<\/a><\/h3><p>What is the minimum order quantity to make a custom figure? MOQ by technique (resin, vinyl, PVC), why it exists and how to choose the right quantity.<\/p><\/div><\/article><article class=\"guide-card\"><div class=\"gc-media\"><picture class=\"pic\"><img width=\"980\" height=\"980\" src=\"https:\/\/www.popterror.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/2026-eqso-dark-04-1024x1024.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Packaging premium de l&#039;art toy EQSO Dark Light\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 33vw\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.popterror.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/2026-eqso-dark-04-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.popterror.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/2026-eqso-dark-04-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.popterror.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/2026-eqso-dark-04-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.popterror.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/2026-eqso-dark-04-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.popterror.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/2026-eqso-dark-04-324x324.jpg 324w, https:\/\/www.popterror.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/2026-eqso-dark-04-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.popterror.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/2026-eqso-dark-04-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.popterror.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/2026-eqso-dark-04.jpg 1200w\" \/><\/picture><\/div><div class=\"gc-body\"><span class=\"gc-meta\">Guide \u00b7 4 min<\/span><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.popterror.com\/en\/studio\/guides\/figure-production-lead-time\">How long does it take to make a custom figure? Lead times step by step<\/a><\/h3><p>How long does it take to make a custom figure? Lead time for each step (design, 3D, prototype, moulds, production, shipping) and planning tips.<\/p><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/section><section class=\"theme cid-g4vmawyb\"><h2 class=\"s-h2 small cid-g4vmawyb\">Blind boxes and compliance<\/h2><div class=\"guide-cards\"><article class=\"guide-card\"><div class=\"gc-media\"><picture class=\"pic\"><img width=\"980\" height=\"980\" src=\"https:\/\/www.popterror.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/2026-Blind-box-set-1024x1024.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Display de 6 blind box EQSO The Crew avec la figurine violette au premier plan\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 33vw\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.popterror.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/2026-Blind-box-set-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.popterror.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/2026-Blind-box-set-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.popterror.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/2026-Blind-box-set-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.popterror.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/2026-Blind-box-set-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.popterror.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/2026-Blind-box-set-324x324.jpg 324w, https:\/\/www.popterror.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/2026-Blind-box-set-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.popterror.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/2026-Blind-box-set-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.popterror.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/2026-Blind-box-set.jpg 1200w\" \/><\/picture><\/div><div class=\"gc-body\"><span class=\"gc-meta\">Guide \u00b7 4 min<\/span><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.popterror.com\/en\/studio\/guides\/how-to-make-a-blind-box\">How to make a blind box: the mechanic, chase figures and odds<\/a><\/h3><p>How to make a blind box: number of characters, chase figure, odds, mystery packaging and a duplicate-free display. The method behind our EQSO blind box.<\/p><\/div><\/article><article class=\"guide-card\"><div class=\"gc-media\"><picture class=\"pic\"><img width=\"980\" height=\"980\" src=\"https:\/\/www.popterror.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/2026-Blind-box-01-1024x1024.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Blind box EQSO The Crew : figurine vinyle violette masqu\u00e9e \u00e0 c\u00f4t\u00e9 de sa bo\u00eete myst\u00e8re\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 33vw\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.popterror.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/2026-Blind-box-01-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.popterror.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/2026-Blind-box-01-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.popterror.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/2026-Blind-box-01-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.popterror.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/2026-Blind-box-01-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.popterror.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/2026-Blind-box-01-324x324.jpg 324w, https:\/\/www.popterror.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/2026-Blind-box-01-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.popterror.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/2026-Blind-box-01-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.popterror.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/2026-Blind-box-01.jpg 1200w\" \/><\/picture><\/div><div class=\"gc-body\"><span class=\"gc-meta\">Guide \u00b7 6 min<\/span><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.popterror.com\/en\/studio\/guides\/figure-safety-standards-en71-astm-f963\">Figure safety standards: EN 71, CE, UKCA and ASTM F963 explained<\/a><\/h3><p>EN 71 and CE in Europe, UKCA in Great Britain, ASTM F963 and CPSIA in the US: what a figure must meet to be sold, as a toy or an adult collectible.<\/p><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/section><section class=\"theme cid-g4vmawyb\"><h2 class=\"s-h2 small cid-g4vmawyb\">Mascots and brands<\/h2><div class=\"guide-cards\"><article class=\"guide-card\"><div class=\"gc-media\"><picture class=\"pic\"><img width=\"980\" height=\"551\" src=\"https:\/\/www.popterror.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/eqso-dessins-2d-declinaisons-1024x576.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Three front-view 2D drawings of EQSO: a grey base in the centre, a black and yellow version and a pink and red version\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 33vw\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.popterror.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/eqso-dessins-2d-declinaisons-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.popterror.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/eqso-dessins-2d-declinaisons-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.popterror.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/eqso-dessins-2d-declinaisons-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.popterror.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/eqso-dessins-2d-declinaisons-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.popterror.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/eqso-dessins-2d-declinaisons-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.popterror.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/eqso-dessins-2d-declinaisons.jpg 1920w\" \/><\/picture><\/div><div class=\"gc-body\"><span class=\"gc-meta\">Guide \u00b7 4 min<\/span><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.popterror.com\/en\/studio\/guides\/how-to-create-a-brand-mascot\">How to create a brand mascot that lasts (and sells)<\/a><\/h3><p>How to create a brand mascot: goals, personality, character design, variations, usage guidelines, mistakes to avoid and what great mascots share.<\/p><\/div><\/article><article class=\"guide-card\"><div class=\"gc-media\"><picture class=\"pic\"><img width=\"980\" height=\"980\" src=\"https:\/\/www.popterror.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/perso_assis-xo-1200-1024x1024.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Figurine EQSO noire assise, rendu 3D sur fond noir\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 33vw\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.popterror.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/perso_assis-xo-1200-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.popterror.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/perso_assis-xo-1200-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.popterror.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/perso_assis-xo-1200-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.popterror.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/perso_assis-xo-1200-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.popterror.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/perso_assis-xo-1200-324x324.jpg 324w, https:\/\/www.popterror.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/perso_assis-xo-1200-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.popterror.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/perso_assis-xo-1200-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.popterror.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/perso_assis-xo-1200.jpg 1200w\" \/><\/picture><\/div><div class=\"gc-body\"><span class=\"gc-meta\">Guide \u00b7 4 min<\/span><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.popterror.com\/en\/studio\/guides\/turn-your-mascot-into-a-figure\">Turn your mascot into a figure: from 2D drawing to object<\/a><\/h3><p>Turn your mascot into a custom figure: adapting the drawing to volume, 3D, prototype, material and packaging. Make your mascot premium merch people keep.<\/p><\/div><\/article><article class=\"guide-card\"><div class=\"gc-media\"><picture class=\"pic\"><img width=\"980\" height=\"980\" src=\"https:\/\/www.popterror.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/2026-fullpack_3Certif-1024x1024.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Les 3 certificats d&#039;authenticit\u00e9 illustr\u00e9s du pack EQSO S\u00e9rie 2\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 33vw\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.popterror.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/2026-fullpack_3Certif-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.popterror.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/2026-fullpack_3Certif-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.popterror.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/2026-fullpack_3Certif-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.popterror.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/2026-fullpack_3Certif-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.popterror.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/2026-fullpack_3Certif-324x324.jpg 324w, https:\/\/www.popterror.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/2026-fullpack_3Certif-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.popterror.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/2026-fullpack_3Certif-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.popterror.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/2026-fullpack_3Certif.jpg 1200w\" \/><\/picture><\/div><div class=\"gc-body\"><span class=\"gc-meta\">Guide \u00b7 3 min<\/span><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.popterror.com\/en\/studio\/guides\/luxury-brand-collectible-figures\">Premium brands and collectible figures: why art toys appeal to luxury<\/a><\/h3><p>Why premium and luxury brands invest in collectible figures and art toys: scarcity, drops, artist collaborations, packaging and storytelling.<\/p><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"glossary-link cid-g4vmawyb wp-block-paragraph\">Not sure what a word means? 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