Displays, mounts, props - General Information

Our studio is able to provide a large verity of displays and props either in the form of natural creatures or fantasy ones. These may be small or large creatures. For large pieces, due to the size and complexity of these pieces several factors must be considered carefully by potential buyers. Simply put, these pieces are high value specialty items and will require careful consideration and communication. We highly urge clients to avoid placing orders if they are unsure of the commitment. All terms and conditions of regular line items will apply to these specialty products. Most of these items will require longer than our average production time to make.

Design
this service will be able to provide a relatively large number of options, however, these will naturally be some limiting factors. The total size of the order and what we’re able to reasonably ship/ courier will impact whether we can take on an order. some large orders may require some post production assembly and may be shipped in multiple parts. Smaller creatures are naturally less of an issue. I urge clients to come forth with their design and allow us to assess what the studio can offer.

Life size displays

We are much more inclined towards taking of none wearable orders. Displays, props, mounts, etc. are all pieces that are made for the sole purpose of being exhibited. These items are not and cannot be wearable. Be they head only, partials of full body pieces, their construction is significantly different from wearable pieces. They will usually be less expensive than their wearable counterparts; however, if a piece is required to have some level of articulation, this will impact the overall cost.
depending on the specific order, what creature it is and of what size and proportions, a stand may either come with the piece or the client may be required to purchase a stand separately. This will be discussed with the client on a case by case basis based on their order request.

Shipping
Shipping large items is naturally also an expensive endeavor. Although we ship internationally, keep in mind, large parcels will need to be couriered and will have a significant shipping cost associated with the order. Shipping costs are usually determined once pieces are completed and the final weight and size is known; therefore, clients committing to large orders need to be appropriately prepared for the shipping cost of pieces once the order is completed.

Price
Pricing is difficult to list in general terms as each order must be assessed on its own with its various details. The studio can produce everything from little mice to medium and large canines and felines to grizzly bears so naturally we need to discuss orders with clients prior to stating a price. an animal might be Larger but simple, in which case it would cost less and one may be smaller but more complex and would cost more. Communication will be the only way to give an accurate estimate for a specific project.

As a rough figure, The bear featured would be $8000 USD (+7% conversion fee) not including its display stand which will be required for this model. If only the bust of the creature (head, shoulders, just above the chest) were to be ordered as a display piece, we’d be looking at $6000 (+ 7%) notwithstanding the stand.
This bear is a partial body display piece. It features the front upper half of a life size grizzly bear. Meaning this piece does not include the hips and legs of the animal and although it has a full 360 degree head, it does not have the back structure on the body. It is for the purpose of being placed on display close up against a wall. Adding a back would add girth to the piece and mean it would require more display space. Naturally it will be up t the client to choose whether they would like the back constructed as well. A back could be added in 2 ways. It could just feature fur coverage with no anatomical details, or it could be made similar to the front, with appropriate anatomical muscle structure.
The head measures 20” nose to back of the head, the total height of the piece (not including the stand) is approximately 5 feet. we display him at 7 feet height with the stand, however, he could be displayed higher or lower based on your display preferences. A full body bear would stand just under 9 feet.
He features brown acrylic eyes and resin claws, partial teeth (front lower incisors and canines) and a neutral face. This model does not include paw pads. Details like scars, a mild snarl, open mouth, paw pads, etc, can be added and would be charged accordingly.
This specific piece uses an existing male mannequin as a stand. This allows for the piece to be hollow and significantly cheaper to produce and ship, however a client would need to order in a mannequin for their own use if they were to purchase this design. Mannequins would cost around $400 in North America. We would be able to suggest models for clients to order in. Alternatively, we could produce the piece such that a stand would not be required, but that would meant he item would cost more to produce and significantly more to ship.
The item could be ordered in an alternative position (arms up for example). In this case, again the cost would have to be calculated accordingly based on the position as well as how the client will be displaying the piece.
A full body display bear would be $15K to $25K (+7%). We recommend clients take their ceiling clearance into account if they wish to order a full 9 foot tall bear. Alternatively the bear can be produced at 7 feet tall and at 6 feet tall. at 6 feet we would use a smaller bear head. The cost would remain the same.

Other uses
We do offer wall mounts, depending on the creature and design.
For other potential uses, please reach out. We’re always happy to discuss new ideas.

Payment

For high value goods (all goods over $5000 USD) we highly recommend clients consider opening and setting up a Wise account. We’ve found this to be the least complicated way of transferring funds. We will consider PayPal (case dependent) but will prefer to use Wise.