First, GK is an abbreviation for Garage Kits, the main differences between Garage Kit and PVC Model Figure is Garage Kits aren't mass produced like most PVC prepaints are, rather, they are manufactured by small groups of sculptors, hobbyist, individual, fans and circles who cast the resin themselves.
What is Garage Kits made from?
Garage Kits (GK) Figure are made from polyurethane resin, silicone mold, wires, soft vinyl, white metal (a type of lead alloy) and fabric. Due to high elasticity of its primary material Polyurethan, there are not limits to shape and changing the appereance of the figure.
The price of Garage Kits
As we mentioned, Garage kits are not mass produced, and it is manually manufacturer, created by manufacturer & artist. They need to go through all steps like drafting, fabrication, sanding, crafting, brushing, painting color and assembly of the parts. Due to its non automated and time consuming to produce one garage kits. So the price of Garage Kits are the Highest compared to those PVC Model Figure that manufacturer by big companies and machine.
Production & Limited Unit of Garage Kits
After year 2023, 3D printing are going viral. Some kind of garage kit are 3D Printed / 3D modelled the figure sculpt. But it is undeniable that there are still garage kit that made 100% by humans. The uses of 3D printing is just made the beginning steps easier, the artist of the Garage kits will still need go thought the designing steps, spenting many time on drafting to create a perfect Garage kits anime figure for Fans.
Besides, among all types of figures, Garage kits figure are still the slowest in their production lines, It is also the most anticipated.
All scale of Garage Kits
1/8, 1/7, 1/6, 1/4, 1/3, 1/2, and even 1/8, 1/7, 1/6, 1/4, 1/3, 1/2, 1:1. GK Figure can be in any sizes and scales. The larger scales are 1/4 - 1:1; But the pricing & the production spent time are definitely longer when the kits are bigger.
1/1 Scale Garage kits are not rare, we usually have the chances to look it at places shopping center, cosplayer events, anime figure shop and etc.
Most popular 1/1 Scale garage kit are Gundam, Ironman, and Character from Anime Demon Slayer and One Piece.
Conclusion:
Eventhough Garage kits are expensvie and time consuming to made, but it is still very popular and favorited by hobbyist. They enjoy the sense of accomplishment that comes with acquiring the action figures they've been searching for. Especially when the figure are limited, special designed. We don't need others to like what we want to buy and spent our time with. But it is still pleased to share and show them our collection.
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Some examples of GK Figure:
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By Halo Studio
The screenshot illustrates the producer's work attitude and willingness to consider suggestions.
