At 3DCentral, a custom D&D or TTRPG character is printed in PLA on our FDM printers in solid filament colours, with nothing painted. Ready-priced character figures start from $39 CAD (4 cm, up to 4 colours); tabletop characters at a specific scale or on a specific base are priced by our team after we see your concept. Ordering domestically from a Quebec print farm means no customs and no surprise fees.
If you have ever filled an overseas cart, watched the total look reasonable, then gotten hit with a courier “handling” charge and tax at the door, you already know the real cost of a mini is not just the print. At 3DCentral, we run a 200+ printer farm in Quebec, quote in Canadian dollars, and ship domestically, so the number you see is close to the number you pay. This guide breaks down the honest price drivers for 2026.
What actually drives the price of a custom miniature?
A few variables move the number more than anything else. Understanding them lets you spend where it matters for your table and save everywhere else.
At 3DCentral the levers are size, colour plan and the number of characters. Colour plans are simple: up to 4 colours is the best price, up to 8 colours costs a little extra, and 9 to 16 colours (for compatible projects, confirmed with your quote) costs a bigger extra. More colours keep more colour areas separate; they do not add finer sculpted detail. Nothing is painted, so there is no paint tier to pay for.
How much does size and scale (28mm vs 32mm vs 75mm) change the cost?
Tabletop play almost always uses 28 mm or 32 mm “heroic” scale, the standard for D&D 5e and Pathfinder. A 75 mm model is a display scale that uses far more material and print time, so it costs more. Our ready-priced character sizes run from 4 cm to 12–15 cm; a figure at true 28–32 mm tabletop scale, or on a specific base, is a tabletop character that our team prices after seeing your concept.
What can FDM printing do for a D&D mini?
We print in PLA on FDM printers, in solid filament colours. It is good value for characters at display sizes, terrain, bases and large monsters. At true 28 mm scale, the finest faces and fingers are simplified, and fine layer lines can remain visible up close. Premium resin, which captures finer detail at 28 mm, is planned for 2027 and is not currently available.
What does a custom character figure cost at 3DCentral?
Figures of one person or pet start from $39 CAD (4 cm, up to 4 colours), and a couple or two-subject piece starts from $68 CAD. Larger sizes, more colours and each extra person or pet cost more; see the exact price for your piece on our custom design page. Tabletop characters at a specific scale or on a specific base are priced by our team after we see your concept.
| What you order | Price at 3DCentral (CAD) |
|---|---|
| One character, 4 cm, up to 4 colours | From $39 CAD |
| Two characters in one piece, 4 cm, up to 4 colours | From $68 CAD |
| Up to 8 colours | A little extra |
| 9 to 16 colours (compatible projects) | A bigger extra |
| True tabletop scale (28–32 mm) or a specific base | Priced by our team |
Prices are in Canadian dollars, and the custom design page shows the exact price for a ready-priced piece before you send your request. A custom piece costs more than a mass-produced blister because it is your character, modeled to your concept, not a catalogue figure.
Does ordering from Canada really save money vs overseas?
This is the part most price comparisons quietly skip. Under CUSMA, goods shipped from outside Canada by courier are tax-free only up to C$40, then GST/HST applies from C$40.01, and full duties plus tax apply over C$150, per the CBSA. A C$120 painted overseas mini can arrive with an extra C$15–C$25 in tax and a courier brokerage fee on top. Buying domestically removes that entirely.
Beyond the duty math, domestic means days, not weeks, of shipping, and a support team that answers in real Quebec-French and English. For a campaign that starts next month, that lead time is part of the true cost.
How does 3DCentral’s AI-assisted process work?
You bring a concept, a description, reference art, or a rough sketch, and our dual AI engine (Tripo + Rodin) generates a 3D draft. The key honest detail: this is AI-assisted, human and artist-finished work from your concept, not a “100% AI” black box. Our team cleans geometry, fixes supports, and preps the model, and you approve a preview before anything hits the print bed. No surprise blob, no wasted print.
So what should you budget?
For most tables: pick a size and colour plan for each character, put more colours on the characters that deserve the spotlight, and keep the rest simple. Ready-priced figures start from $39 CAD (4 cm, up to 4 colours), and the custom design page shows the exact price for your piece. You will keep an heirloom-quality collectible, a display piece and keepsake of your character, without the overseas customs lottery. When you are ready to turn your character concept into a real, preview-approved miniature printed in Quebec, start your build on our custom D&D miniature page and get a CAD quote with no customs surprises.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a custom D&D miniature cost in Canada in 2026?
At 3DCentral, ready-priced character figures start from $39 CAD (4 cm, up to 4 colours), and a two-character piece from $68 CAD; tabletop characters at a specific scale or on a specific base are priced by our team after we see your concept. Nothing is painted: you choose a colour plan instead (up to 4 colours is the best price, up to 8 colours costs a little extra, and 9 to 16 colours (for compatible projects, confirmed with your quote) costs a bigger extra). Ordering domestically from a Quebec farm avoids customs and brokerage fees.
Is FDM good for tabletop D&D miniatures?
FDM in PLA is what we print today: good value for characters at display sizes, terrain, bases and large monsters. At true 28 mm scale, the finest faces and fingers are simplified, and fine layer lines can remain visible up close. Premium resin, which captures finer detail at 28 mm, is planned for 2027 and is not currently available.
Do you paint miniatures?
No. Nothing is painted at 3DCentral: every colour comes from solid filament. There is no paint tier: you choose a colour plan instead: up to 4 colours is the best price, up to 8 colours costs a little extra, and 9 to 16 colours (for compatible projects, confirmed with your quote) costs a bigger extra. If you enjoy painting, you can paint the figure yourself.
Will I pay customs ordering a miniature from outside Canada?
Often yes. Under CUSMA, courier shipments are tax-free only up to C$40, GST/HST applies above C$40.01, and full duties plus tax apply over C$150 (CBSA). You may also pay a courier brokerage fee. Buying domestically from 3DCentral in Quebec removes all of that.
Is the AI-generated miniature fully made by AI?
No. Our process is AI-assisted but human and artist-finished from your concept. The dual engine (Tripo + Rodin) generates a draft, our team cleans geometry and preps supports, and you approve a preview before we print. It is your custom keepsake, not a 100% AI black box.
How long does a custom miniature take to arrive?
Your concept and price come by email, and the timing is confirmed with your quote. After you order, standard processing is 2 to 5 business days from order confirmation and delivery within Canada usually takes 3 to 7 business days after dispatch. Because we print in Quebec, there is no customs hold to add unpredictable delay.
Does the 3DCentral Commercial License cover my custom mini?
No. The Commercial License applies only to original 3DCentral catalogue designs. A custom or AI-assisted piece made from your concept is yours to print with us, and for community-artist models you commission, commercial reprint rights belong to that artist, so contact them directly.
