Representing people, animals, companies, or events, the custom bobbleheads are special gifts. These days, most custom bobble head manufacturers function as e-commerce companies, having no land-based store location and as a result, buying bobbleheads can be a real challenge for the customers, especially those who are new to the bobblehead world. Some irresponsible and fraudulent bobblehead manufacturers make it worse.
New to the custom bobblehead-making process? Know these 5 essential areas:
Standard and fully custom body
Though you will find a lot of body options to choose from, at the end of the day, it comes down to two major categories— standard and custom. Fully custom is a bobblehead model which can be conveniently designed right from head to toe by the creative team of the bobblehead maker, according to your needs and requirements, whereas, the standard model is based on a certain person or thing or animal, etc. Here too you will get plenty of options to select from.
The base of the bobblehead
The bobblehead base refers to the base where the bobblehead stands. It is usually included in the initial price, but when you think of customizing your bobblehead, you will have to pay more. This will always depend on the level of personalization of the bobblehead base.
Different accessories or props
Accessories or props are a bit tricky to decide on. They usually refer to things like tattoos, glasses, hats, handheld objects, etc. Lettering, as well as shirt logos, are also included in this list. Some manufacturers charge extra for these and if you aren’t being careful then the charge can quickly double up! Sadly, there are also certain companies that neither mention the items nor their charge on their site, and later when the bobblehead is ready, the customer is asked for extra money to pay. An admired custom bobblehead maker not only offers premium quality custom bobble head at a reasonable price but also offers these props for free!
Per stage proof or unlimited proofing
You can freely deny, approve, and request changes to the custom bobbleheads, during this part of the manufacturing process. While some makers will add the proofing price to the total custom bobblehead cost, others will charge separately. In addition, proofing means that while some manufacturers will offer you just a single proof at every stage, others will offer you unlimited proofing. Unlimited proofing is what you should always opt for if you want your personalized bobblehead to be perfect. The proofing process should be focused on the user experience and it should be interactive.
Popular shipping choices
Remember, the cost of shipping will never be the same. It always varies from company to company. You will find that most manufacturers offer the normal express, standard ground, and priority shipping choices. If you are thinking of going for bulk bobbleheads then make sure to check the prices. While some will charge per bobblehead, others will make use of flat rate shipping. Always go for a manufacturer that offers great discounts on bulk orders. Read more about first limited edition Secretariat Bobble here.