Contract manufacturing for brands & IP owners
ITTAK manufactures articulated plastic action figures. Define the intended poses and movement first, then review joint interfaces, part materials, decoration clearance and assembly as a connected system.
An articulated action figure is designed for deliberate movement and pose changes. A movable accessory or a fixed-pose statue with detachable parts is not the same requirement. Share the actions and poses the product must perform instead of using joint count as the only specification.
Plan the specification
Use these review topics to define the actual project. Specifications, processes, quantities, cost, timing and evaluation methods are agreed individually.
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List the moving interfaces and illustrate the desired poses. Identify where the sculpt, clothing or accessories limit movement. Review the joint arrangement against the intended appearance before committing to a part breakdown or tooling plan.
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Clarify how tight or loose a joint should feel, how the figure is supported and which accessories are interchangeable. Agree the sample checks and any repeated-movement evaluation required. A digital model or a printed prototype alone does not establish production joint performance.
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ITTAK produces HIPS, ABS and PVC components in-house. Joint material requirements are reviewed individually; do not assume all joint parts use the same plastic. Identify paint-free contact areas and places where surfaces may rub, so appearance and movement are considered together.
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Review joint installation order, orientation, accessory fit and the packed pose. Approve a representative assembled figure and its included parts rather than evaluating loose components only. Define how joint, decoration and packaging changes trigger another approval.
Start with what you know
You do not need every answer before the first conversation. Mark unknowns so confirmed requirements are separated from engineering decisions still to make.
Before sharing designs
Ask about an NDA and an appropriate transfer method before sending unreleased files. Identify the brand or character rights and the permission to use supplied artwork for manufacture.
Tell us whether you need product manufacturing or a mold-only project. We welcome worldwide inquiries, including English-speaking markets and Japan.
Share a Project OverviewBuyer questions
No. The useful requirement is the motion and pose range the product must deliver while preserving its appearance. Extra joints can change the part count, assembly and review work without improving the intended experience.
No. Production performance depends on materials, geometry, fit, manufacturing and use conditions. Agree suitable sample evaluations and acceptance criteria before approving production; a 3D file is an engineering input, not test evidence.
Yes, they can be part of the review. Provide the accessory list, interface dimensions if available, intended handling and packed contents. Fit and retention need consideration across the actual combination of components.
Send a non-confidential overview of size, joint intent, design maturity, quantity and finishing. Identify unresolved engineering questions. Tooling, samples, production and validation work can then be separated in the project scope.
Public portfolio scope
Our current public galleries show authorized KAIYODO / ARTPLA plastic model-kit projects. Those images are not reused as evidence for other product categories or processes. Relevant information may be shared only within client permissions and confidentiality requirements.
Review the related requirements and project path
Review the related requirements and project path
Review the related requirements and project path
Review the related requirements and project path
