Custom Bobblehead Manufacturer — OEM/ODM & Wholesale from Your Photo
Turn any person, mascot, or brand character into a hand-painted resin bobblehead. From corporate promotions to sports teams and wedding cake toppers — one photo becomes a shelf-ready nodder at factory-direct MOQ.
Quanzhou, China · Since 2013 (13 years) · TÜV-audited OEM partner for global brands
Get a Free Quote & SampleWe are a custom bobblehead manufacturer based in Quanzhou, China. A bobblehead (also called a bobbing head or nodder) is a resin figure with an oversized head mounted on a spring or pin joint, so it wobbles with a touch. We turn your photo or artwork into that character — sculpted, cast in opaque solid polyresin, and hand-painted to match skin tone, hair, uniform, and branding.
Unlike a static figurine, the bobblehead’s moving head is what makes it a keepsake people keep on a desk or dashboard for years. Resin is the right material: light enough to nod easily, detailed enough to capture a face, and far less fragile than ceramic in transit and on shelf.
For promotional and gift buyers, that means a high-recall item — a branded bobblehead of a CEO, a team mascot, or a couple at their wedding stays in front of the recipient long after the event.
Where Custom Bobbleheads Sell
Real use cases our bobbleheads are built for — each one a different buyer and brief.
Corporate & Promotional Gifts
Branded bobbleheads of founders, mascots, or product characters for trade shows, client gifts, and internal culture.
Sports Teams & Clubs
Player and mascot nodders for fans, fundraisers, and stadium retail — a proven high-margin souvenir.
Weddings & Cake Toppers
Couple bobbleheads as cake toppers and favors that guests actually keep.
Tourist & Souvenir Shops
Local-character nodders (landmarks, costumes, wildlife) for destination retail.
A Real Custom Bobblehead We Made
Not a stock illustration — an actual OEM order: a branded bobblehead produced, painted, and packed to the client’s retail box.
Bobblehead Ideas We Produce
Real pieces from our workshop. Each one is cast and painted by hand from your photo or artwork.
Custom People & Profession Bobbleheads
Mascots & Brand Characters
Bobblehead Finish & Colour Library
Match the look to your brand and price point.
Glossy
Bright, gift-shop classic — colours pop and surfaces wipe clean.
Matte
Soft, modern look for premium and corporate ranges.
Metallic (Gold / Silver)
Premium accent for trophies and anniversary pieces.
Hand-painted detail
Artisan brushwork on face, hair, and uniform for likeness.
Skin-tone matching
Pantone-matched skin, hair, and uniform colours locked per order.
Custom base & branding
Printed base with logo, event date, or slogan.
Bobblehead vs Static Figurine
Which one fits your program?
Typical Sizes (Customizable)
Common heights for our bobblehead programs — every size adjustable to your brief.
Standard desk / cake-topper bobblehead
Premium / corporate gift size
Display & mascot size
Tailored height, base, and pose
Buyer’s Guide: How to Evaluate a Bobblehead Manufacturer
The checkpoints B2B buyers use before committing — apply these to any factory, including us.
- 1
Check photo-to-model likeness
The whole point of a bobblehead is the face. Ask for proof of prior likeness work and a digital sculpt proof before tooling.
- 2
Inspect hand-paint quality on a sample
Look at eyes, hair transition, and uniform edges. Premium pieces show clean brushwork, not overflow or blur.
- 3
Test the head joint
The spring or pin joint should nod smoothly and hold — not rattle or fall off. This is the #1 quality failure point in cheap bobbleheads.
- 4
Confirm customization response
A capable OEM returns a sculpt/3D proof and sampling plan from your photo — not just a price. Slow prototyping means missed seasons.
- 5
Match MOQ to your model
Small-batch trial runs and mixed characters let you test demand before a full container. Avoid factories that only quote 5,000+.
- 6
Ask about safety for promo/gifting
For child-facing or EU/US pieces, request EN71 / REACH support and non-toxic pigment documentation where required.
- 7
Review retail packaging
Confirm individual boxes (window or printed), foam, and master-carton dividers so the nodder arrives gift-ready, not scuffed.
Customization Options
From a single photo to a shelf-ready nodder. See the full process →
From Your Photo
Send a clear front photo; we sculpt the likeness — face, hair, glasses, uniform.
Skin & Hair Colour
Pantone-matched so the person is recognisable.
Base & Branding
Print logo, name, event, or slogan on the base.
Pose & Outfit
Standing, waving, holding an item — matched to your brief.
Head Joint Type
Spring or pin joint, tuned for smooth nod and durability.
Retail Packaging
Custom window or printed boxes matched to your brand.
From Your Photo to a Bobblehead
A simple, low-risk path to a shelf-ready nodder. Full workshop detail on our process page →
Photo & Brief
Send a clear photo and any pose/branding notes. We flag scale and moulding feasibility.
Sculpt / 3D Proof
Our team returns a sculpt proof so you approve the likeness before tooling.
Hand-painted Sample
A finished sample is cast, painted, and shipped for in-hand review and sign-off.
Bulk Production
On approval, your order enters mass production with in-house QC at every stage.
A TÜV-Audited Resin Workshop
Verified on our Alibaba storefront — the numbers behind every order.
- Since 2013 — 13 years of resin craft manufacturing for global gift & souvenir brands.
- 4 in-house production lines — sculpting, casting, painting, and QC all under one roof.
- TÜV Rheinland-audited factory — independently verified production standards.
- 300+ new designs released yearly — a fresh catalog for every season.
- 5.0 / 5 Alibaba store rating — 100% on-time shipment across orders.
- OEM/ODM for 9 product categories — one partner for a full resin gift range.
MOQ, Sampling & Lead Time
Packaging & Shipping
Gift-ready out of the box, export-safe in the container.
Retail Gift Box
Printed, branded box per piece — window or closed — for direct shelf placement.
Client Branded Box
Custom retail box with window display and in-mould foam, as produced for our OEM clients.
Master Carton
Export-standard outer cartons with dividers to prevent transit scuff.
Moisture Protection
Wrapped and desiccant-packed for long sea shipments.
Why Choose Our Custom Bobbleheads
A manufacturing partner for promo, retail, and gift buyers — the details that protect your program and your timeline.
- Photo-to-likeness skill — sculpt proofs and hand-painting tuned to capture a real face, not a generic one.
- Durable head joint — spring/pin joints tuned and inspected so heads nod smoothly and stay attached.
- MOQ from 480 pcs — a focused run, scalable to tens of thousands for repeat seasons.
- Themes that sell — corporate, sports, wedding, and souvenir characters built to your brief.
- EN71 / REACH on request — compliance support for child-facing and EU-market pieces.
- TÜV-audited, since 2013 — 13 years of resin craft, 4 in-house lines, and a sample room behind every order.
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Get a Free Quote & SampleFrequently Asked Questions
What is a bobblehead and how is it different from a figurine?
A bobblehead (nodder) is a resin figure with an oversized head on a spring or pin joint that wobbles when touched. A figurine is fixed. The moving head makes a bobblehead a tactile, high-recall keepsake.
Can you make a bobblehead from a photo?
Yes. Send a clear front photo and any pose or branding notes; we sculpt a proof of the likeness, then hand-paint the sample and bulk.
How do I evaluate a bobblehead manufacturer before ordering?
Check photo-to-model likeness, inspect hand-paint quality on a sample, test the head joint, confirm customization speed and MOQ flexibility, and ask for safety/export compliance and retail packaging. Our buyer’s guide above walks through all seven checkpoints.
Are bobbleheads safe for children / promotions?
For child-facing items we use EN71/REACH-compliant resin on request, with secure joints and non-toxic pigments, plus lead & cadmium test documentation where required.
What is your MOQ and lead time?
MOQ from 480 pcs per design (category MOQ 480–720 pcs), with small-batch trial runs supported. Sampling takes 14–20 days; bulk production 45–60 days after approval.
Can you brand the base and box?
Yes — print your logo, name, event, or slogan on the base, and use custom retail boxes with window display and in-mould foam.
Do you help with design and artwork?
Yes. Send a photo or brand guideline and our team returns a sculpt/3D proof and sampling plan, then a physical sample for sign-off.
Can I place a small trial order or mix characters?
Yes. We support small-batch trial runs and mixed-character batches so you can test demand before a full container.
What packaging do you offer for retail?
Retail gift boxes (window or printed), client-branded boxes, and export master cartons — all moisture-protected for sea freight.
How do you control quality?
Every batch is inspected in-house before shipment, with a physical sample approved up front — including head-joint testing.