>>9588715>how much does it typically cost to construct setups like these? miniatures always seem crazy expensive.Calico Critters can be an affordable option if you get good deals; I got a lot of mine on amazon's Prime day. Assuming you're in the US, this can be a price breakdown on a "getting started" set without any sales/discounts:
~$15 - $20 for a family (price can vary based on different animal families)
~$20 for a kitchen set (fridge/stove/oven/sink)
~$20 for a living room set (couch/2 single seats/coffee table/television set)
A helpful tip when buying from amazon is CHECK WHO THE SELLER IS. It should be both SHIPS from Amazon AND SOLD by Amazon. These toyshops that sell through amazon jack up the price to a ridiculous amount, so always check the MSRP on the official epoch website.
Also you can always buy filler (unofficial cups, plates, food items, etc.) from ebay to round it out, and they're usually really cheap. The only downside is sometimes the quality sucks and it ships from China, so expect to wait months.
For the box, I didn't know where to start so I just made my boxes/display cases for these scenes out of wood. Since not everyone is an amateur woodworker, maybe some other anons here can help with that? One great idea I had though was buying this Ikea toy house for around $30; I added a 3rd floor to it (I eventually fixed it and flattened/lowered it) and converted it to their first proper home. I'll try to post updated pictures of it tomorrow,
>>9599914you make believe they do. or you can just angle things to lean on their hands to make it LOOK like they're holding it, see
>>9603173 with the female rabbit's spoon.
Older models from the late 2000s and below had grippy hands and thumbs. Never looked into why they changed it to a flat hand, but I would not recommend using sticky putty or anything to stick objects in their hands, as that can damage the flocking (their fuzzy hair).
>>9603182Thank you anon, I appreciate the help
