Fictional examples; screens are illustrations, not customer records.
In this guide
Start with How the Gift Will Be Used
When you shop for a photo-based desk gift, decide first whether you want a head designed to move when tapped or a fixed display figure. Because both styles can feature an oversized cartoon head on a small body, a front-facing product photo does not tell you whether the head moves.
- Pick a bobblehead if: Your recipient wants a novelty figure with a head built to bounce when tapped.
- Pick a fixed display figurine if: Your recipient wants a stationary keepsake for a desk, shelf, or nightstand.
Check the Features List for a Spring
A large head alone does not tell you whether a figure moves. Check the product description for a clear statement about head movement.
If a product page does not mention a spring or moving head, do not assume either way—treat head movement as unknown until you check the listing details or ask the seller.
Ask: “Moving head or fixed display?”
How PictoMini Handles Fixed Display Figurines
PictoMini makes made-to-order physical figurines customized from customer photos for fixed display, not bobbleheads. The finished design is a stylized likeness, not an exact copy of a photograph, and fine patterns and delicate details may be simplified.
If you are ordering from Custom portrait figurines, the single, couple, person-and-pet, and family product pages provide a Customization notes field where you can tell the team which picture guides each detail. If you have a specific pose priority in mind, note it there—after checkout and payment, you review a character concept, followed by a 3D preview, and production begins after your approval.
“Please use this photo for the green jacket and hands-in-pockets pose.” Character concept → 3D preview → approval → production.
What to Ask When a Listing Is Unclear
When a store page leaves head movement unclear, send a short message before you place your order (example question):
"Hi — I'm looking at this custom figure for a desk gift. Does the head move on a spring like a bobblehead, or is it a fixed display piece?"
