How Long Does Production and Shipping Take for a Couple of Things Custom Bobblehead?

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Production typically takes 3 business days to 2 weeks, and shipping happens only after production is complete. The main variables are how complex your design is and how quickly you review and approve the artist's sculpture proofs. If you have a fixed event date, order early and treat the two-week figure as your planning baseline, not the three-day one.

The two stages that determine your timeline

Your order moves through two sequential stages, and the second cannot start until the first finishes.

1. Production (3 business days to 2 weeks)

This is the handmade portion: an artist sculpts your polymer-clay figurine from your photos, then bakes it. The site states production is typically 3 business days to 2 weeks, with timing affected by:

  • Design complexity — more people, props, or intricate outfit details take longer.
  • Proof approvals — the artist sends sculpture proofs for your review before baking, and the piece waits on your response.

2. Shipping (after production)

Shipping follows production. The site does not publish a specific shipping duration in the material provided, so the practical takeaway is that shipping time is added on top of production time, not included in it.

Why proof approvals can stretch your timeline

The artist's sculpture proofs show the handmade work for your review before baking. This is a checkpoint, not a formality:

  • If you approve quickly, production proceeds without delay.
  • If you request changes, the artist revises and you review again — each round adds time.
  • The piece is not baked until you approve it.

The AI preview is separate from this. It helps you explore a design idea, but it is not a photograph or an exact guarantee of the finished figurine, so it does not shorten the proof stage.

Planning for a fixed date

Situation Practical approach
Event is more than 3 weeks away Comfortable; still approve proofs promptly
Event is 2–3 weeks away Tight but workable if the design is simple and you respond to proofs fast
Event is under 2 weeks away Risky — production alone can take the full 2 weeks, before shipping

Because production can run the full two weeks and shipping comes after, build in buffer for both proof rounds and delivery. The safest move is to order as early as your design is ready and to check your inbox for proofs so you can approve without stalling the artist.

What to confirm before you order

  • Total price — optional props and additional people affect the final price; review the total in the ordering studio before checkout. One person starts at US$109 (regular price $138.99).
  • Photo quality — upload a clear, front-facing photo in good light, add side views and separate outfit references where useful, and identify the main photo if you upload several.
  • Your deadline — if you have a specific date, factor in production plus proof rounds plus shipping, and order accordingly.

For the full ordering flow, see the pricing, photo, and ordering guide on the site, or start a custom bobblehead and try the AI preview to explore a design before committing.