What is Model figure?

A model figure is a scale model representing a human, monster or other creature. Human figures may be either a generic figure of a type , a historical personage , or a fictional character.

Model figures are sold both as kits for enthusiast to construct and paint and as pre-built, pre-painted collectable figurines. Model kits may be made in plastic , polyurethane resin, or metal ; collectables are usually made of plastic, porcelain, or bronze.

There are larger size that have been produced for recent movie characters. Large plastic military figures are made by some model soldier manufacturers as a sideline.