Custom 1:18 Scale Half-Anatomy PVC Figurine
Custom 1:18 Scale Half-Anatomy PVC Figurine Dissected Figure Anime Skeleton Cartoon Statue
This Custom 1:18 Scale Half-Anatomy PVC Figurine is a creative dissected anime statue, with one half showing the character’s classic appearance and the other revealing detailed skeleton structure.
Key Features
High‑Quality Material: Built with sturdy PVC, the material holds fine sculpt details and keeps the painted colors stable over long time display.
Eye‑Catching Design: Unique half anatomy split design, combines classic anime character and skeleton view, perfect to draw attention on display shelves.
Collector‑Friendly: 1:18 compact scale, fits nicely inside display cases. Great for anime collection, desk decor and fan gift.
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Material:
PVC
Color:
Customizable (Pantone Color Matching Available)
Size:
Customizable (OEM/ODM Service for Various Scales)
Prototyping Time:
7 working days (Rush Order Available)
MOQ:
100 pcs (Bulk Discount for Large Orders)
Certificates:
CE, EN71, ASTM F963, CPSIA
design customization
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Brand Name
Custom
Usage
Anime collectible figure, desktop ornament, gift for anime fans
Packaging
Color box packaging
Weight
Customized (Depends on Size)
Style
Half-skeleton half-body Luffy designer PVC figure, straw hat, red top and blue shorts, split anatomy design, anime pop art style
Craft
PVC injection molding, precise spray painting & pad printing
Note:
The toy figure images shown on our website are intended solely as references for customization and are not available for purchase. As a professional ODM/OEM toy manufacturer, we focus on customizing and producing toy figures of comparable style. If you have an original figure design you’d like to produce, please reach out to us for a quotation.
What is a 1:18 scale half-anatomy PVC figurine?
A custom 1:18 scale half-anatomy PVC figurine is a small collectible (95-110 mm humanoid height) that we sculpt as one continuous character on one side and a stylized exposed skeleton on the other, joined on a clean sagittal split plane. The outer shell is rigid PVC; the inner skeleton is ABS in standard runs and articulated in premium tiers.
The 1:18 scale is the same platform used by Hot Toys 1:18 dioramas, G.I. Joe vehicles and Mini GT 1:18 cars, so the figure stands naturally on licensed diorama bases, sits on a collectible shelf next to model cars, and reads as a real scale-mate in product photography. The half-anatomy reveal turns what would otherwise be a 4-inch generic figure into a shelf piece that can carry an IP's brand story.
Product Display
Custom Half Anatomy PVC Figurine (12)
Custom Half Anatomy PVC Figurine (11)
Custom Half Anatomy PVC Figurine (10)
Scale and engineering at a glance
| Spec | 1:18 standard | 1:12 collector | 1:8 hero | 1:6 showcase |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Humanoid height | 95-110 mm | 140-160 mm | 220-240 mm | 280-300 mm |
| Shell wall | 2.5-3.0 mm | 2.8-3.5 mm | 3.0-4.0 mm | 3.5-4.5 mm |
| Ball joint size (shoulder/hip) | 4-5 mm | 6-7 mm | 8-10 mm | 10-12 mm |
| Recommended use | Platform scale figures and diorama minis | Limited collector runs | Single-character flagship | Museum and showcase piece |
| Window box size | 110-130 mm wide | 160-180 mm wide | 240-260 mm wide | 320-360 mm wide |
Material comparison
| Material | Role in this build | Hand-feel and finish | Best for | Detail level | MOQ | Unit cost band |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rigid PVC ★ recommended | Outer shell — both character and cutaway halves | Matte or semi-gloss, light, slightly warm to the touch | Standard 1:18 anime collectibles and IP lines | Medium — great for face pad-print and anime-style line5work | 100 pcs | $3.80 - $9.00 |
| ABS (internal skeleton) | Ball-joint skeleton, peg system, hidden clips | Hard, slightly cool, snap-fit feel | Every cutaway figure — the skeleton has to take the impact | Hidden inside; must survive 1.2 m drop test | Tooled with the shell | + $0.40 - $1.10 vs PVC-only |
| Cast polyresin (anatomical detail parts) | Skullcap, pelvis, scapulae inserts where ABS cannot hit detail | Heavier, cooler, slightly more brittle | Premium 1:12 and 1:8 hero pieces with richer anatomy | Highest — fine osteology landmarks | 200 pcs typically | $6.50 - $18.00 (resin-heavy) |
| Polypropylene (PP) (joint pivots) | Stress-flex washers and pegs in articulated premium tiers | Waxy, flexible, low friction | Articulated shoulder, hip and neck pivots | Functional only — never visible | Tooled with the skeleton | + $0.20 - $0.50 per joint |
| Soft vinyl (alternative shell) | Full-wrap non-anatomical body if you do not need the cutaway | Soft, squeezable, slight tooth | sofubi-style lines where anatomy reveal is not the point | Lower — softer edges, less fine line | 100 pcs | $3.20 - $7.50 |
Note: Prices are for reference only. Actual costs depend on final design, size, quantity, and production requirements.
Craft comparison: anatomy reveal vs standard anime figure
| Process step | What we do | What it produces | When to use it |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. IP brief and reference locking | Two-party NDA, color reference, animation/model sheets, license documentation | Signed design brief with character and anatomy targets | Always — required for licensed IP work |
| 2. Sagittal split-plane design (cutaway only) | Engineer the cut plane through skull, spine, pelvis and limb centers with chamfered edges | A single clean cut plane with no parting line on display side | Half-anatomy figures only — not used in full-body art toys |
| 3. Character-side 3D sculpt | Match IP-approved silhouette, face, hair, costume in ZBrush | Character-side half model ready for IP sign-off | Always |
| 4. Skeletal-side 3D sculpt (cutaway only) | Build cranium plates, 12-rib ribcage, 24-segment spine, pelvis, scapulae and limb long bones | Stylized anatomical side ready for anatomical review | Half-anatomy figures only |
| 5. ABS skeleton CAD | Ball-joint sizing, peg-and-clip assembly, accessory receivers | Skeletal sub-assembly that the two PVC halves close around | Always — drives both articulated and fixed tiers |
| 6. 3D-printed master + color sample | SLA master, full hand-paint sample, drop-tested packaging prototype | Single painted master delivered with a 1.2 m drop-test report | Always, before tool cut — 7 working day rush available |
| 7. PVC injection tooling (shell halves) | Two steel molds, polished to A-2 for pad-print face, textured or satin for body | Two character/cutaway shell halves per design | Always at production; skipped for prototype-only runs |
| 8. Hand-paint and QC | Pad-print face, hand-paint skeleton wash and metal dry-brush, two-piece visual QC | A two-side painted figure with character colors on one side and anatomical illustration on the other | Always for this build — the cutaway side carries the value |
| 9. Window-box packaging | EVA half-cut cradle that protects the cut plane, art-printed insert, optional certificate | Collector-grade box sized to 1:18 standard window or your large variant | Always — the cut plane is the most fragile feature and the box has to protect it |
Application scenarios
- Anime IP flagship line. A hero-scale style with cutaway interiors to anchor a character or roster — drop-ship to retail, museum gift shops and licensed streaming stores.
- Indie IP and doujin crowdfunding. Small batch runs for Kickstarter, Makuake or pre-order that need an instantly recognizable signature look without a six-figure tooling budget.
- Manga and game merchandise. Side-line collectibles tied to a manga volume or game launch, sized to platform scale so collectors can pose them on 1:18 dioramas.
- Art-museum and gallery retail. Crossover collectibles that read as both toy and illustration, suitable for museum gift shops and gallery store plans.
- Design school and pre-med crossover. Stylized anatomical reference pieces in a recognizable pop form — sized for bookshelves and display cases.
- Board game and TTRPG character minis. 28-32 mm platform-base compatible characters with premium hand-paint, for limited and brand tiers above pilot.
Production Process & Timeline
FAQ
1
Why 1:18 scale, and how big is the figure on my shelf?
1:18 is the same platform used by Hot Toys 1:18 dioramas, G.I. Joe vehicles and Mini GT 1:18 cars, which means your half-anatomy figurine can pose naturally next to licensed vehicles, ride a dealer-display model car or stand on a 1:18 diorama base without breaking scale. A 1:18 humanoid measures about 95-110 mm (3.7-4.3 inch) tall in our standard band, fits a 110-130 mm wide window box and weighs 90-150 g including the ABS skeleton. For larger lines we offer 1:12 (140-160 mm), 1:8 (220-240 mm) and 1:6 showcase (280-300 mm); for tighter displays we can go down to 1:24 with simplified anatomy.
2
How do you keep the cutaway plane clean, and why does the skeleton not fall out?
We design the cutaway as a single sagittal plane that runs through the skull, spine, pelvis and the center of each limb, then put a 0.6-1.0 mm chamfer on the joint edge so no parting line shows. The ABS skeleton ships as a pre-assembled sub-skeleton (skull, ribcage, spine, pelvis, shoulders and hips) that snaps into peg receivers molded into both shell halves during assembly. After painting, the two halves close around the skeleton and clip together, which means the cutaway reads as a solid drawing while the figure itself can still be opened by our team for service and refurbishment.
3
Can the figure actually be articulated, or is the skeleton hidden?
Both options are available. Standard runs use a fixed internal skeleton so the cutaway reads cleanly in the box and the figure stands safely on a shelf. For premium tiers (roughly the upper two of our four MOQ bands) we can add a real articulated skeleton: 5 mm ball joints at shoulder and hip, 4 mm ball at neck, 3 mm at elbow and knee, plus an interchangeable-hand peg. Articulation adds about 8-12 percent to tooling cost and about 2 weeks to lead time, but it lets the figure hold display poses while still showing the cutaway anatomy.
4
Will the small 1:18 joints survive shipping and rough handling?
Joint survival is the design problem we work hardest on at this scale. We size the most-stressed joints at 4-5 mm ball with a 6 mm socket, which is above the stress-fracture threshold for ABS at this wall thickness. Every part is drop-tested in the EVA window-box cradle (1.2 m onto carton corner) and we ship unassembled skeleton sub-assemblies plus pre-positioned hand pegs separately for premium runs. If a joint does fail in the field, we keep master files for 36 months so replacement shells or skeletons can be produced without re-tooling.
5
Can you match our licensed character and IP art style exactly?
Yes, and that is the core of the service. We start from your 2D reference (anime cel, manga panel, game key art) plus a brand color spec, then deliver a 3D-printed master with character paint and skeleton hand-paint side by side. The character side follows the IP's standard color palette and line weight; the cutaway side is treated as a separate illustration in flat color and light dry-brushed metal highlight on the skullcap, scapulae and pelvis. We work under two-party NDA, encrypt file transfers and name a single project engineer from brief to ship, which is the working pattern most anime IP holders require.
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