Small Batch Custom Manufacturing
If you’ve ever wondered why a custom deal toy takes more time, attention, and coordination than mass-produced items — you’re not alone. Small-batch manufacturing looks simple from the outside. But when it’s done right, it’s one of the most complex and hands-on forms of production out there.
And that’s exactly what we do at Polaris: one-of-a-kind pieces, made in small quantities to the highest standard, reliably.
Every Detail Is a Decision
In large-scale manufacturing, once a product is dialed in, it can run for thousands of units with minimal supervision. Not so in small-batch work.
Each project we handle involves:
New molds or fabrication setups
Unique design specs and materials
Custom printing, etching, or embedments
Client-specific logistics for packaging and delivery
Even the shipping strategy changes depending on whether a piece is resin, crystal, Lucite, metal, or a combination. There’s no "one-size-fits-all" approach when the design is this custom — and the batch is this small.
Why Experience Matters
That’s why our hands-on factory experience is more than just a résumé line — it’s critical to how we operate.
We've worked directly on Lucite and resin production floors. We understand which materials behave differently when cast in small molds versus large ones. We know how light interacts with surface textures. We’ve solved problems mid-run and adjusted production setups on the fly.
We don’t just hand off a design and hope for the best — we manage every phase like it's our own.
Design Is Just the Beginning
We’ve talked before about how great deal toys start with a great story (see: “Start with the Story”). But that story still needs to be built — literally. And doing that in a small-batch setting means balancing creative ideas with the realities of fabrication, finishing, and packaging.
At Polaris, we bridge that gap because we’ve lived it. Our team doesn’t just understand design — we understand what it takes to bring that design to life in three dimensions, on budget, and on time.
We make custom deal toys, financial tombstones, and corporate awards for professionals who care about quality and execution. From first sketch to final delivery, we stay hands-on — because small-batch success depends on it.
Got a project in mind? Let’s build something worth remembering.