Frequently Asked Questions

  • General Questions
  • Product Questions
  • Shipping Questions
  • Order Status Questions
  • Order-Related Questions

What is AV Figures?

AV Figures is a company that sells decals and accessories to make your own custom LEGO figures. We also sell printed figures, custom helmets, attachments, and much more!


We're a group of people who have a passion for customizing LEGO figures at a higher level of detail than any other company has achieved. We're also really passionate about creativity and positivity, and value the community we've built of people who share our passions!

What is an AV8R?


Our fans and buyers aren't normal collectors or customizers - They're AV8R's. These are people who never settle and always go above and beyond.


AV8R's are anyone who has become a part of our community! There are no requirements to join except for an open mind and a shared passion in the products we offer and what we stand for. You can get involved in our AV8R Community Discord to get in touch with everyone! 

How big is your company?


We're not a large corporation. We don't have some big corporate office; rather, our HQ is located in Andrew's living room! AV Figures is a home-grown business, consisting of a small staff of people who are dedicated to growing this community. We're a small company doing big things, so everything you see has a personal touch to it!


How does the COVID-19 Crisis affect our orders?


We are monitoring the COVID-19 Crisis closely, but you can be rest assured that it has not affected our operations! We are continuing to ship orders as normal, and have taken precautions to ensure our workspace is sanitary and our physical contact with others is limited.


Do you take custom orders?


Unfortunately, at this time we are not accepting custom orders ): We will make an announcement when we will, though!


When is the next sale/restock?


Sales and restocks happen spontaneously. We tend to restock 3D prints and resin casts every week, but not everything gets restocked at the same time.

Printed figures rarely get restocked, as we always like to move on to new designs rather than reprint old ones. Some designs do get reprinted, but unfortunately we do not have the production capacity to restock everything regularly.

Decals

What are waterslide decals?


Our decals are not ordinary stickers. They are high-quality waterslide decals, which are a thin, transparent film with an adhesive backing. Once you cut out the design, simply place the decal in water. Water will activate the decal, and the transparent film will slide off of the white paper backing. The decal has an adhesive behind it, and can be used to apply the decal to any surface! Once applied, sprayed with clear coat sealant to ensure the decal stays on.


What helmets are your decals compatible with?

Each full decal set comes with helmet decals that are intended for our custom helmet designs. The helmet you need to complete a decal set is at the bottom of the product description. As of February 5th, 2021, we will only have alternate helmet listings for Official and Official-style helmets, available in the "Alt Sheets" tab.

What do I get when I buy decals?


You get a set of waterslide decals that have every design needed to make a full figure of your favorite clone. There is a tutorial on how to apply decals on our YouTube (AV Figures). I will be releasing a course on how to apply these in greater detail shortly.


What's the difference in armor type?


The Armor Type option refers to how the design of the figure will look. Animated armor looks like the clones in the Clone Wars TV show, while Realistic armor looks like clones in the movies.The below photo illustrates the difference with animated on the left and realistic on the right.


What helmets/parts do I need to use your decals?


All of our decals are meant to be applied over blank white figure parts unless otherwise specified in the product description. The required helmets you will need can be found in the description of each product listing. 


Resin Casts

What are resin casts?

Resin is a plastic material that we use to create our helmets and accessories. We are not yet able to offer injection-molded items, but our resin casts are near-perfect replicas of the item they were based on. These casts are durable and compatible with LEGO figures.


How do you determine what is a proper cast?


Proper casts are categorized by a clean exterior free of air bubbles. Some casts may have ridges along the moldline that can easily be removed using a moldline remover or hobby knife. It is important to note that due to the nature of resin, the helmets expand ever so slightly and are loose on a figure's head. A little bit of material like Sticky Tack keeps these in place, while still retaining posability! Loose helmets are still considered good casts.


UV Printed Figures


How are your figures made?


The figures we sell on the website are made with genuine LEGO pieces. We utilize UV Printing technology to print designs directly onto the figure, creating detailed and extremely durable prints!

The helmets that are included with some figures are custom accessories that are produced by us. Our helmets are made by applying waterslide decals to resin casts or our custom ABS helmets.


How do you determine what is a proper print?


Good body prints are defined by vertical alignment within 0.2mm and horizontal alignment within 0.5mm. Good arm prints are defined by vertical alignment within 0.2mm of the front elbow strap. Partial refunds offered for these items will be no more than 30% of the retail value of the figure. Returns may be made for a full refund (US Only). See full details on our Refund Policy page.


How sturdy are your figures?


UV Printing is the most durable form of production in the industry. You'll find that UV Printing does not scrape or scratch off nearly as easier as pad printed LEGO figures do.


Can you lower the reported cost of items on the customs form?

As per our policy, we will not modify the customs declaration of a package to display values lower than what you have paid. This is illegal and can result in fines or legal issues. You can review our full shipping policy here.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.


I am being charged with an import fee. What should I do?


If you are being charged with an import fee, you must pay for that fee in order to receive your package. As per our policy, AV Figures is NOT responsible for any customs and taxes applied to your order. All fees imposed during or after shipping are the responsibility of the customer (tariffs, taxes, etc.). You can review our full shipping policy here.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.



Do you ship worldwide?


Yes, we do! We ship to any verified address in the world. Please make sure that your address is input in English characters. If your address is placed in other languages, our shipping software will not be able to detect the address and your order will be refunded.

Due to the COVID-19 Crisis or other unrelated service disruptions, USPS is not able to ship everywhere. The U.S. Postal Service has a current list of countries that have had USPS international shipping suspended, you can find that information on their website here.

How much does shipping cost?


Shipping costs $5 within the US! If your cart subtotal exceeds $97, you are eligible for free shipping!


If you live outside of the US, shipping prices can vary from $10 to $50, depending on your location and which shipping service you choose.



Do you offer rush orders?

We are unable to accept rush requests at this time. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience and understanding.



How often do you ship orders?


We try to ship every weekday. Shipping may take longer during times of high order volume!

When can I expect my order to ship out?


Due to the rapid growth of the company, we receive more orders per month every month. The workshop staff is able to pack your order within 5-10 business days (Monday-Friday), but that can increase to 11-14 business days on large release dates. Please note that the tracking email you receive is a notification that your label has been made, but is not indicative of whether or not your order has been dropped off at the post office.

After dropping off your package to the post office, domestic orders take 3-5 business days to arrive at your doorstep. International orders can take upwards of 14 days to arrive.


How can I track my order?


Simply log in to your account on our website. You will be shown your order history, and the fulfillment status of your order(s) will be displayed. Click on the order number you would like to track. If it is marked as fulfilled, you will be able to see a tracking number below the list of items on your order. This is a link that can be clicked to display the tracking information!



Tracking says the order is delivered, but I haven't received it.


USPS Tracking is not actually a live tracking system. When your package is scanned, it is sorted into its next area of transportation and tracking updates at the expected time the package is supposed to arrive in the next area. Sometimes, delivery estimates are not accurate, or the item was sorted into the next day's delivery due to full cargo loads. It may also have been delivered to a neighbor's address, so please notify your neighbors and ask if they've received any packages under your name. If it is not with your neighbors, please allow up to a week for any updates to occur. If nothing shows up after a week from the day it was marked as delivered, we can offer you full refund.

If you have done all of the above and your order still has not arrived, please send us an email from the Contact Us tab on this page, and a customer service representative will respond within 24 business hours! To speed up the process, please provide your order number for the order in question.



I want to cancel/refund my order.


You can cancel your order within 3 business days of placing it as long as no tracking information has been provided. If you have already received tracking information, it is too late to cancel your order.

To cancel your order, pleasefill out the form on the Contact Us page, and a customer service representative will respond within 24 business hours! To speed up the process, please provide your order number for the order in question. Please refer to the refund policy to see what qualifies for a refund.

I ordered the wrong thing, can I change it?


Please contact customer service using our Contact Us page. We will try to have your order adjusted before we ship. Once a label has been created and a tracking number is provided, we cannot adjust your order.


I received the wrong items/quantities. Can you replace them?


If you received the wrong items or the incorrect quantity, we can replace them or send a refund. Please fill out the form on the Contact Us tab on this page, and a customer service representative will respond within 24 business hours! To speed up the process, please provide your order number for the order in question.


I think I have a miscast, can that be replaced?


Proper casts are categorized by a clean exterior free of air bubbles. Some casts may have ridges along the moldline that can easily be removed using a moldline remover or hobby knife. It is important to note that due to the nature of resin, the helmets expand ever so slightly and are loose on a figure's head. A little bit of material like Sticky Tack keeps these in place, while still retaining posability! Loose helmets are still considered good casts as long as they are no air bubbles on the outer surface, excessively large ridges, cracks, or is squishy.

Based on the information above, if you believe that your cast is a miscast, it may be eligible for replacement or refund. Please fill out the form on the Contact Us page, and a customer service representative will respond within 24 business hours! To speed up the process, please provide your order number for the order in question.


I didn't get my rewards points! Can you add them to my account?


Indeed we can! Just fill out the form on the Contact Us page and we'll take care of you!

Can I order something that it out of stock?


Unfortunately, we cannot sell items that are out of stock. This would be unfair to others who are waiting and we cannot guarantee a restock date.