Triplerubik wrote:
They are much beloved toys in my collection! :) EE are actually willing to hand paint details in their molds; I believe hand painted details start at $15 per hand painted colour, but don't quote me on that. They've told me personally that surprise tiers never implement hand painting, so you have to contact them and get a quote for a custom if you want those sorts of details.
Definitely talk to EE about your ideas! They're great at telling you what is and isn't possible and are willing to implement a lot of interesting techniques. Do keep in mind that complex pours will come with a higher price tag, though. The surprise toys don't allow you to make any real specifications on patterns, etc - you can give them basic inspo (e.g. a character, a picture of a galaxy, etc.) and then it's all up to EE what they do with that inspo.
I hope you have a good experience with them when you order! :)