Printing Toys

[AdrianG]

Hello! I have this big question, how toy manufacturers print toys? I mean for mass production, I do some research and I find Pad Printing, but I'm searching for more irregular surfaces, like a really detailed art toy or action figure, there is something more accurate? I read about 3d printers but it seems to be only for prototypes, also I watch "how it's done" and they paint figure by figure, but, for mass production??     

[J]

When you say "print" what exactly do you mean? Do you mean print art on a surface such as screen printing base stamps or do you mean actual production of the entire toy?

[AdrianG]

I mean the actual production. Talking of toys, when you already have the 500 pieces you want to sell (for example), and you want them all to have the same design/illustration, which is the more accurate way to print this design over the 500 pieces?