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Real Miniu photographs from two different orders: a tabby cat on a round base and a family of four
Product knowledge

From 2D Preview to finished figurine: what can change?

Four historical Preview and real-photo pairs explain fine details, group composition, colour and base choices without promising an identical physical result.

Two real Miniu finished pieces from different orders: a cat on a simple round base and a seated figure on a dark named base
Guides

Choose the base, name and accessories for your figurine

Real finished-piece examples show how to balance the base, lettering and props, with practical checks for personalization and the order total.

Real finished Miniu pieces from different orders: a naturally proportioned couple, a stylized doctor and a Chibi couple
Guides

Realistic, Cute or Chibi: which figurine style suits you?

Three practical decisions for choosing a custom figurine style, illustrated with real finished Miniu pieces rather than simulated product photos.

Editorial concept of a person's reference photo on a phone beside a flat figurine image Preview on a tablet; not Miniu's app or a real order
Guides

What to check in your figurine Preview before ordering

A six-point review method for your custom figurine image Preview, including when to revise, when to ask for help and what the screen cannot show about the finished piece.

Real Miniu figurine holding sunflowers, with fine details on the face, hands, petals, and base
Guides

How to care for a full-color resin figurine

A practical aftercare guide for finished full-color resin figurines in Thailand, covering display, dry dusting, handling, storage, and what to do after damage.

A selection of real full-color resin Miniu figurines featuring characters, people, and a family scene
Product knowledge

Full-color resin vs hand-painted figurines: which process fits your project?

An honest comparison of full-color resin and hand-painted figurines, covering repeatability, colour placement, geometry, surface character, real Miniu results, and physical limits.

Editorial comparison of six custom figurines arranged from small to large to show the visual presence of 4 to 15 cm formats
Product knowledge

Which 3D figurine size should you choose? A 4-15 cm guide

Compare all six Miniu sizes from 4 to 15 cm, with current THB starting prices and practical choices based on subject count, style, detail, body format, and display space.

A selection of personalized gift ideas in a contemporary Thailand home, including a figurine, photo album, engraved item, food box, plant, and card
Gift ideas

12 personalized gift ideas that feel chosen for the recipient

A practical Thailand-market guide to choosing personalized gifts for birthdays, graduation, weddings, anniversaries, family milestones, colleagues, and people who already own most ordinary things.

Editorial comparison of a clear full-body photo with dark, cropped, and blurred alternatives for a custom 3D figurine
Guides

How to choose the best photo for a custom 3D figurine

A practical photo-selection guide for custom 3D figurines, covering clarity, light, crops, full-body and bust formats, couples, families, pets, and what to check in the Preview.