I happen to work at a manufacturing company that has a 3d printing department.
It really depends a lot on what your looking for. For example, there are a wide variety of different materials it could be made from, from urethanes to metals, some more expensive than others, with all different resolutions (quality/detail).
If you truly have your own CAD(3d) files already, you've done half the battle. Depending on the size/detail, your probably looking at a few hundred bucks (minimal) for a figure of your own character done Professionally.
I have researched those 'at home' personal 3d printing machines, and like most things in life, there's a catch. They aren't able to produce a ton of detail, the materials they use are (for lack of a better term) cheap, and they require a lot of maintenance.
If you do not have your own CAD files yet, id suggest getting a hold of those before going any further. You'll probably have to make your own, as I doubt youll find other from a website like GrabCAD etc. If you are computer literate, get yourself a copy of Solidworks, watch hours of youtube videos, and make your own CAD files.
If you are truly serious about any of this, send me a PM with your personal/private email; and I will contact you with more information. (or rather, put you in contact with one of my sales team.) But realize it can be costly, if you REALLY want to do it right. If money isn't a large concern for you, send me that PM.
No Joke.
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