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In the world of statues and collectible figures, scales refer to the ratio of the statue’s size compared to the actual size of the character or object it represents. It helps collectors and artists understand how big or small a statue is relative to real life. Here’s a breakdown of the most common scales and how they differ:

🔹 1:1 Scale (Life-Size)

  • What it means: The statue is the same size as the real person or object.

  • Size example: A 6-foot character would be a 6-foot statue.

  • Use case: Museums, high-end collectors, or displays.

🔹 1:2 Scale (Half Scale)

  • What it means: Half the size of the real-life subject.

  • Size example: A 6-foot character would be 3 feet tall.

  • Common for: Busts or detailed head sculpts.

🔹 1:3 Scale

  • What it means: One-third the size of the real thing.

  • Size example: A 6-foot character = 24 inches (2 feet).

  • Popular for: High-end statues with great detail.

🔹 1:4 Scale (Quarter Scale)

  • What it means: One-fourth the real size.

  • Size example: A 6-foot character = 18 inches.

  • Ideal for: Detailed, yet still manageable for display.

🔹 1:6 Scale

  • What it means: One-sixth the size of the actual subject.

  • Size example: A 6-foot character = 12 inches.

  • Common for: Action figures

🔹 1:10 Scale

  • What it means: One-tenth of actual size.

  • Size example: A 6-foot person = 7.2 inches.

  • Often used by: Iron Studios and other compact display lines.

  • Good for: Collectors with limited space.

🔹 1:12 Scale

  • What it means: One-twelfth the size.

  • Size example: A 6-foot person = 6 inches tall.

  • Popular in: Affordable, posable figures (e.g., Marvel Legends, Mezco).

🔹 Smaller Scales (1:18, 1:24, 1:32, etc.)

  • What it means: Smaller, more compact collectibles.

  • Used for: Vehicles, dioramas, and mass-produced toys.

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