If you want a physical copy of a character created in Hero Forge, first identify what you purchased. A printable model, a virtual-tabletop asset and a character-editor link are different things. Before paying for separate printing, confirm that you have the printable export and permission for the proposed arrangement.
1. Check the actual download
Open the provider’s current product and account information. Identify the file type, the model included and whether the download contains a base or separate pieces. If it is supplied in an archive, extract the model before using a service that accepts the model file itself. Keep an untouched copy.
Do not rely on an older guide’s file-delivery time, mesh count or export options. If you cannot identify a printable model, resolve that with the provider before arranging manufacture. A picture of the character is not the geometry needed for file printing.
2. Check the permitted use
Read the terms applying to the exact purchase, including any provision about having a third party print it. Retain the relevant permission with your file. Personal use, gifts, commercial manufacture and resale may have different conditions; do not infer one from another.
A printing service cannot grant you rights to someone else’s model. If the terms are unclear, obtain clarification from the rights holder before submitting. Referring to Hero Forge here identifies the source of a possible customer file; it does not imply endorsement or a partnership.
3. Specify physical dimensions
Write down the intended height and what that height measures. Include base width and depth, plus any clearance needed for raised equipment. Compare a measured figure from your collection if matching matters.
| Use | Measure or confirm |
|---|---|
| Tabletop figure | Reference height, base footprint and your group’s requirements. |
| Display piece | Maximum height, depth and projecting details. |
| Party set | One shared measurement convention across the files. |
Consult the size guide if the label and actual dimensions seem inconsistent. Do not use a scale name as a guarantee of terrain fit.
4. Compare the complete printing purchase
The file price and physical printing cost are separate. Compare size, material, finish, quantity, delivery and applicable charges. Check the production and shipping information for your actual destination. A local printing route does not itself guarantee a particular arrival date.
Upload the authorized file using the currently supported formats and options. Check the displayed dimensions against your written brief. Ask about any uncertain feature or requested finish before treating the estimate as the complete project.
If you have an idea rather than a file
An original drawing or description can start a custom modelling request. Explain the pose, size and distinguishing features, with authorized references. This is a different scope from printing geometry that already exists.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need my own printer?
No, but using another printer still requires an eligible file and the necessary permissions.
Will the print arrive painted?
Confirm the actual finish. A file containing geometry does not establish paint, colour or surface preparation.
Can I order it for a specific game night?
State the required arrival date before ordering and confirm the available schedule. A rush-production option, if offered for the job, is not automatically an arrival guarantee.
Can I sell copies?
Do not assume that a personal file purchase allows resale. Resolve the intended use with the model’s rights holder.
After creating a character, the next decision is what you are buying from its provider: a physical miniature or a downloadable model. If you choose a printable export, confirm the permitted printing arrangement and prepare its dimensions before seeking a local print quote. Keep the file purchase separate from the delivered-object cost.
Check your Hero Forge purchase before arranging a print
To have a Hero Forge character printed elsewhere, first confirm that your purchase includes a downloadable model intended for physical printing. A digital character for a virtual tabletop, a screenshot and a link to the character editor are not interchangeable with a printable export.
Review the provider’s current terms for the file you bought, including whether third-party printing is permitted and which uses are covered. Keep that information with the download. Do not assume a personal file permits store inventory, event merchandise or other resale.
- Find the printable export in your account and identify its file type.
- Confirm the character and base dimensions you want in millimetres.
- Check whether the download contains one model or separate pieces.
- Upload the eligible file and compare the preview with your intended scale.
The local print quote and the provider’s file purchase are separate costs. Compare both, with shipping and any applicable charges, instead of treating a file price as the price of a delivered miniature. Use the file-printing route once the export and permissions are clear.
