I researched this idea about a year ago and found a number of "rapid prototyping" companies that could turn your obj file (or similar format) into a machine-tooled "prototype". (Note that it is not a "toy".)

Their prices started at $99-$150 for a one inch "statue". If you wanted larger sizes, you'd be talking about prices approaching the $1,000 mark.

So, $434 for a 10" statue doesn't sound bad at all. Then again, when you're talking about a free V3 model with a free texture and free hair in a free pose, then anything other than "free" becomes "expensive"

P.S. TEKPRO's pricing seems to be market price: the $434.50 is probably the price AFTER the 50% discount given to Shade and Poser users.

--John

Message edited on: 01/20/2006 12:07

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