What is a Figurine?

A figurine is like a tiny statue . It’s a small ceramic figurine. You can hold it in your hand! It’s like a little model of something. It can be a person, an animal, or even a thing!

What are Figurines Made Of?

Figurines can be made of lots of things!

• Clay: Like the clay you play with!
• Metal: Metal can be strong!
• Wood: Wood comes from trees!
• Glass: Shiny glass!
• Plastic: Many toys are plastic!
• Resin: It’s smooth, this is a type of material.
• Ceramic: Like some plates!
• Porcelain: Fancy plates are often produced by skilled artists. porcelain!
• Terracotta: Like some flower pots!
• Bone china: Very fancy!
• PVC: A type of plastic.
• ABS: Another type of strong plastic.
• Polystone and other materials.

(Picture: Show a group of figurines made of different materials.)

So Many Kinds of Figurines!

There are many types of figurines.
Replica of something. A representation.

• Action figures: You can move their arms and legs! Check out our awesome selection of Action Figures.
• Anime figures: From cartoons in Japan!
• Model
• Bobbleheads: Their heads wobble!
• Evil Entitites figures.
• Collectible figurines: People like to collect them!
• Miniatures: Very, very small!
• Nendoroid: Cute anime figures!
• Chibi figure: Small and cute!
• Scale figure: Looks just like the real thing, but smaller!
• Prize figure: You can win them!
• Gashapon: Little toys in balls can represent joy and creativity!
• Model kit: You put it together!
• Garage kit: Special model kits!
• Funko Pop: Big eyes!
• Precious Moments figurine: Sweet little kids!
• Hummel figurine: Cute kids too!
• Animal figurine: Like a little dog or cat!
• Master of the Universe action figures.
• Historical figurine: People from long ago!
• Fantasy figurine: Like dragons!
• Acrylic stand figure.
• Sci-fi figurine: From space movies!
• Gaming figurine: For games!
• Sports figurine: Like a baseball player!
• Superhero figurine: Like Superman, these figurines represent strength!
• Horror Figure can be scary.
• Custom figures can look like you.

(Picture: Show different types of figurines, like an action figure, an anime figure, and a collectible figurine.)

What Do People Do With Figurines?

• Decoration: Make your room look nice! [^4]
• Collectible item: It’s fun to collect them!
• Ornament for display.
• Display piece: Show them off at your gypsy wedding!
• Toy figurine: Play with them!
• Board game piece: Play games!
• Tabletop role-playing game piece: Play pretend!
• Religious figurine: For some religions.
• Ceremonial figurine: For special times.
• Ritual object: For special things.
• Votive offering: A gift to a god.
• Burial object: From long ago.
• Antqiue Figure are old.
• Renaissance figurines are also older figures.
• Jewelry: Some are even jewelry!
• Souvenir: Remember a place!
• Gift: Give one to a friend!

(Picture: Show a figurine on a shelf, and maybe a child playing with a figurine.)

Figurines from Long Ago!

People have made figurines for a long, long time!

• Ancient figurines: From very long ago!
• Prehistoric figurines: Before people wrote things down!
• Venus figurines: Very old statues of women!
• Neolithic figurines: From a time called the Stone Age!
• Olmec figurines: From a place called Mexico!
• Greek terracotta figurines: Made of clay!
• Roman figurines: From Rome!
• Tanagra figurines: Pretty ladies!
• Tang dynasty tomb figures: From China!
• Staffordshire figures: From England!
• Ushabti: Little helpers for people in the afterlife!
• History of figurines: They have a long history!
• Figurines in art: They are a kind of art!

(Picture: Show an ancient figurine, like a Venus figurine.)

Who Makes Figurines?

Some brands that is known for making figurines:

• Royal Doulton
• Lladró
• Good Smile Company
• Kotobukiya
• Max Factory
• Megahouse
• Aniplex
• Alter
• Swarovski produces beautiful decorative items.
• The English Ladies Co.
• LB 3D Design

(Picture: Show logos of some of these brands.)

Cool Words About Figurines!

• Sculpture: Making something out of porcelain figurines is an art. clay, wood, or metal!
• Art: Something beautiful!
• The small sculpture can be art.
• Craftsmanship: the art of producing beautiful items. How well something is made.
• Collectibles: Things people like to collect!
• Diorama: A little scene.
• Miniature art: Tiny art!
• Otaku: People who love anime and manga!

(Picture: A close-up of a figurine, showing the details.)

Table of Figurine Stuff!

Figurines can be made in Val Gardena, South Tyrol in Italy.

How to Take Care of Figurines

• Keep them clean!
• Don’t put them in the sun.
• Be gentle!

(Picture: A hand gently dusting a figurine.)

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