3D printing is revolutionizing the world of collectibles. Once considered a technology mainly reserved for prototyping, it has now evolved into a powerful tool capable of creating highly detailed models that meet the standards of the most demanding collectors.
Galaxy Diorama was created with this vision: combining cutting-edge 3D printing technology with premium collectible design to create detailed dioramas, immersive environments, and figures inspired by the Star Wars universe. Every project focuses on exceptional sculpting quality, accurate details, and a final result designed to deliver the same emotional impact as professional-grade collectibles.
In recent months, Galaxy Diorama has entered a new stage of development.
Alongside our custom dioramas and collectible statues, we have taken on a new challenge: creating a new generation of fully articulated action figures in 1:6 and 1:12 scale, designed and manufactured through advanced 3D printing techniques.
Developing a high-quality articulated action figure requires much more than digital sculpting.
Each figure is a complex engineering project made of dozens of precision components. Every joint, connector, and moving part must be carefully designed to provide realistic articulation, durability, and stability over time, while maintaining the exceptional level of detail expected from premium collectible figures.
This process involves extensive design, prototyping, material testing, and continuous refinement to achieve the perfect balance between aesthetics, functionality, and performance.
It is during this research and development journey that the partnership between Galaxy Diorama and Resione was born — combining our expertise in collectible design with Resione’s international experience in developing advanced technical resins for professional 3D printing.
The goal of this collaboration is to test high-performance 3D printing resins on real prototypes, identifying the best materials for future articulated action figures as well as the detailed scenery and components that will shape the next generation of Galaxy Diorama dioramas.
This partnership represents much more than a material collaboration. It is the beginning of a long-term development journey that we will share through this blog, documenting our 3D printing experiments, material testing, design solutions, and the evolution of our upcoming collectible projects.
Every collaboration becomes truly meaningful when it involves the community that supports the project.
For this reason, Resione is offering Galaxy Diorama readers an exclusive 5% discount on the purchase of its high-quality 3D printing resins.
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Whether you are a beginner maker, a scale model enthusiast, or a professional 3D printing user, this discount code is a great opportunity to explore and test advanced resin materials that have gained the attention of the 3D printing community thanks to their technical performance and reliability.
Of course, the discount code is only one part of this collaboration.
The most exciting aspect is the development work that will begin in the coming weeks, documenting the experiments, discoveries, and improvements that will shape the future evolution of the entire Galaxy Diorama project.
When looking at a collectible figure, most people see only the final result.
Behind that result, however, there is a long and complex design process that often remains invisible.
A statue is designed to be assembled once and remain in a fixed position.
An articulated action figure, on the other hand, must perform a completely different function.
It needs to be posed, photographed, repositioned, and handled over time without compromising its structure or durability.
Every articulation represents a delicate balance between mechanical precision and material strength.
If a joint is too tight, the component may be damaged during assembly or movement.
If it is too loose, the figure will lose stability and fail to hold dynamic poses.
The same challenge applies to resin selection.
A material that is too rigid can deliver exceptional detail and sharpness, but may become fragile in high-stress areas.
On the other hand, a resin that is too flexible could affect the precision of connections or fail to provide the structural strength required for a premium collectible figure.
Finding the right balance is one of the most challenging aspects of the entire project.
For this reason, we have decided to dedicate a significant part of our development process to testing and analyzing new materials studying their performance not only during 3D printing, but also throughout assembly and real-world use of the finished figures.
When it comes to 3D printing, attention is often focused on printer quality or digital modeling accuracy. In reality, one of the factors that has the greatest impact on the final result is the material being used.
Over the years, the photopolymer resin industry has made significant progress. Today, there are specialized formulations designed for very different needs: some prioritize ultra-fine detail, others focus on printing speed, while others are engineered to provide greater mechanical strength, flexibility, or impact resistance.
For those creating static statues or miniature models, resin selection is already an important factor.
For those developing fully articulated action figures, however, material choice becomes a critical element.
A poseable collectible figure must withstand continuous stress. Every time a pose is changed, the joints interact through friction, twisting forces, and pressure. Over time, these repeated movements can challenge even components that appear perfectly designed.
This is why there is no single “universal” resin capable of meeting every requirement.
Each part of an articulated figure has different characteristics and specific needs.
A head requires extremely high detail resolution to accurately reproduce facial features and sculpted elements.
A weapon needs enough rigidity to maintain its shape without bending or deforming.
An articulated joint, on the other hand, requires a much more complex balance between precision, durability, and controlled flexibility.
Finding this balance is one of the most exciting challenges currently driving the Galaxy Diorama project.
From the beginning, we decided not to limit ourselves to creating static collectible figures.
Our goal is to develop 1:6 and 1:12 scale articulated action figures that can be truly enjoyed and used by collectors.
This means designing figures capable of achieving dynamic poses, maintaining stability over time, and providing an experience as close as possible to the high standards of the best collectible action figure productions.
Of course, we understand that reaching this level is an extremely complex challenge.
Figures created by major brands are the result of years of research, engineering, and industrial development.
We want to approach this challenge in a different way, taking advantage of the enormous potential of 3D printing technology and focusing heavily on advanced material research.
We are not simply looking for a stronger resin.
We are searching for the best possible balance between visual quality and mechanical performance.
This means analyzing every single component of the figure in detail.
Studying tolerances.
Redesigning articulation systems.
Improving connection points.
Experimenting with new geometries.
And above all, understanding which material can provide the most suitable performance for each specific application.
It is a process built on continuous testing, refinement, and validation, where every small improvement represents another step toward achieving the final result.
Durante questa fase di ricerca abbiamo iniziato ad approfondire il lavoro svolto da diverse aziende specializzate During this research phase, we began exploring the work of several companies specialized in developing advanced materials for 3D printing.
Among them, Resione immediately caught our attention for one simple reason.
A large part of their product range has been developed to overcome one of the main limitations of traditional 3D printing resins: brittleness.
Many of their formulations are designed to improve essential properties such as:
These are qualities that, at least on paper, perfectly match the requirements of a project like ours.
This is how our collaboration with the Resione team began.
We introduced Galaxy Diorama, shared some of our previous creations, and explained the new development project we are currently working on.
The response was immediately positive.
Resione decided to support this research phase by providing us with a selection of their technical resins, allowing us to begin testing and experimenting directly on our prototypes.
For us, this represents an important opportunity.
Not only because we will have access to materials with different technical properties, but above all because we will be able to evaluate them through real applications, sharing concrete results with the community rather than simple impressions.
Not Just Action Figures: Resione Resins Will Also Be Used for Our Dioramas
Although the development of future articulated action figures represents the core of this collaboration, Galaxy Diorama’s work goes far beyond collectible characters.
From the very beginning, diorama creation has been a fundamental part of our identity.
A truly immersive scene is not defined only by its figures.
It is the small details that make an environment feel authentic.
A command console filled with buttons.
A futuristic control panel.
A transport crate.
A power generator.
An industrial wall.
A detailed workbench.
Pipes, mechanical components, greeblies, tools, furniture, and countless other elements all contribute to creating a setting capable of telling a story even before the character enters the scene.
For these types of applications, resin quality plays an essential role.
Highly detailed objects require materials capable of accurately reproducing fine engravings, textures, and complex surfaces, while also providing excellent workability during the following stages of priming, painting, and weathering.
For this reason, Resione resins will be used not only for the development of 1:6 and 1:12 scale articulated action figures, but also for accessories, scenery elements, and components designed for future Galaxy Diorama projects.
This will allow us to evaluate the performance of different materials across a wide range of applications, building practical experience over time that can also benefit the entire community of 3D printing and scale modeling enthusiasts who follow our work.
To begin this collaboration, Resione has provided us with a selection of materials chosen for their technical properties and their different potential applications within our projects.
Each resin has its own specific characteristics, and this variety will be one of the most interesting aspects of our testing process.
Our goal is not simply to determine which material is the “best” overall, because every resin can have an ideal application depending on the component being produced.
A resin that performs perfectly for an articulated joint may not necessarily be the best choice for a fine detail, a decorative element, or a small accessory for a diorama.
Our objective will be to understand which material is best suited for each specific requirement, creating a technical library of solutions to apply to future Galaxy Diorama projects.
The first resin formulations we will test are:
Our goal is not to perform simple laboratory tests.
Each material will be evaluated through real-world applications and integrated into actual Galaxy Diorama projects.
Resione resins will be tested throughout every stage of the production process:
Before printing, we will analyze how each material can influence the design of individual components.
A more flexible material may allow different design solutions compared to a more rigid resin.
We will evaluate:
Each component will go through the same finishing steps used in our projects:
This will likely be one of the most important stages.
A resin may deliver excellent results during printing, but its real value is proven when the component becomes part of an actual figure or diorama.
We will test:
Another aspect we are particularly interested in exploring is the possibility of combining different materials.
In industrial design, there is often no single material that is perfect for every application.
The best solution can come from using different materials, each selected for a specific characteristic.
Following this approach, we may use:
Testing these material combinations will be one of the most exciting parts of the entire project.
The partnership between Galaxy Diorama and Resione represents a new milestone in the journey we have started.
Our goal is not simply to create 3D printed models.
We want to develop collectible products where every element — from the figure itself to the smallest detail of a diorama — contributes to creating a complete and immersive experience.
The future 1:6 and 1:12 scale articulated action figures, along with the next generation of Galaxy Diorama dioramas, will be the result of a process built on design, experimentation, and a constant pursuit of quality.
In the coming months, we will share the results of this collaboration with our community:
Because we believe that the value of a project is not only found in the final result, but also in the journey that leads to its creation.
The collaboration between Galaxy Diorama and Resione has just begun.
The first test prints are about to start.
And this will be the opportunity to discover together which materials will help us create the next generations of Galaxy Diorama figures and dioramas.
