Epionic Figures is a 3D art and collectible figure project created by C.X. Franz Juvenal, also known as Franz. The project combines digital character sculpting, stylized design, and 3D printing to create collectible figures that can be downloaded as STL files and produced by hobbyists and collectors.
Franz describes Epionic Figures as a personal passion project inspired by a love of storytelling, stylized characters, and collectible figures. Rather than creating digital sculptures solely for viewing on a screen, the project focuses on transforming those designs into physical objects that can be printed, painted, and displayed.
The project is particularly relevant to the growing community of home 3D printing, where artists can distribute digital models directly to collectors and hobbyists. Epionic Figures combines the artistic side of character design with the technical requirements involved in making a digital sculpture suitable for physical production.
The Artist Behind Epionic Figures
Epionic Figures is the work of C.X. Franz Juvenal, a 3D artist and character designer who works with digital sculpting and character creation.
His work demonstrates an emphasis on stylized forms, recognizable character designs, detailed sculpting, and preparation for 3D printing. The artist’s public profiles identify him as the creator behind Epionic Figures and describe the project as a self-employed, one-person creative venture.
Digital sculpting allows artists to work on details that would be difficult to create through traditional physical sculpting. Characters can be shaped, refined, posed, separated into printable components, and prepared for different scales before being released as digital files.
For Franz, the physical printing process is an important part of the creative workflow. Epionic Figures’ descriptions indicate that the models are tested and prepared with actual printing in mind rather than being designed solely as digital renders.
From Digital Sculpt to Physical Figure
A major part of Epionic Figures’ appeal is the connection between digital art and physical collecting.
A typical collectible begins as a digital sculpture. The artist creates the character’s body, clothing, hair, accessories, facial expression, pose, and display base in a 3D environment. The finished model can then be divided into separate components suitable for manufacturing through resin 3D printing.
The resulting STL files contain the geometry required by compatible 3D-printing software. Users can import the files into a slicer, prepare them for their particular printer, and produce a physical version of the character.
Epionic Figures has specifically highlighted print preparation and testing as part of its workflow. Patreon releases have included STL files, versions sliced for resin printers, print testing, renders, and STL breakdowns.
This approach gives collectors more involvement than simply purchasing a finished statue. A digital STL can be printed at a chosen scale, painted in a personal style, and assembled according to the available components.
Stylized Character Design
The visual identity of Epionic Figures centers on stylized character design rather than purely realistic human forms.
The project has released figures inspired by characters and visual properties from comics, anime, movies, games, and popular culture. Examples publicly associated with Epionic Figures include Supergirl, Invisible Woman, Poison Ivy, Harley Quinn, Assassin’s Creed-inspired characters, Sauron, and a figure based on the ME!ME!ME! anime music video.
These releases demonstrate the project’s interest in recognizable characters while allowing Franz to reinterpret them through his own sculpting and stylization.
The result is a collection that sits between fan art, digital sculpture, and physical collectible design.
STL Files for 3D Printing
STL files are central to Epionic Figures because they allow collectors to turn the digital designs into physical sculptures.
Some releases include multiple STL components rather than a single solid file. For example, publicly listed models can contain separate files for the body, head, hair, arms, legs, accessories, bases, and other elements. This makes assembly and printing more manageable and can provide additional opportunities for customization.
Epionic Figures has also released models in different scales. Public releases have included 1/9 and 1/12 scale versions, allowing collectors to choose a size appropriate for their printer, display space, and collection.
Some models are also supplied as supported or pre-supported files. These can be particularly useful for resin-printing enthusiasts because support structures are an important part of producing successful prints with resin printers.
At the same time, clean or unsupported STL versions can give experienced users more control over orientation and support generation. A public Cults discussion shows Franz providing an unsupported version of a Supergirl model to a customer who needed to adapt the file to a specific printer configuration.
Resin Printing and Print Preparation
Resin printing is particularly suitable for detailed collectible figures because it can reproduce small surface details and complex shapes.
Epionic Figures’ releases have specifically mentioned resin printing, including pre-supported and sliced files. The project also emphasizes testing models before release, helping ensure that the digital sculpture translates successfully into a physical print.
Print preparation involves more than simply exporting a digital model. A character may need to be divided into printable parts, positioned correctly, given appropriate support structures, and tested for potential printing problems.
Large figures may also need to be separated into multiple pieces so that individual components can fit on a printer’s build plate.
This technical preparation is an important part of the Epionic Figures concept because the final objective is not simply a visually impressive 3D render. The model is intended to become a tangible collectible.
Different Versions and Customization
Another feature of Epionic Figures’ releases is the use of variants.
Some characters are available in different poses, outfits, or display configurations. The ME!ME!ME! release, for example, included both an outfit version and a bikini version, while the Supergirl release offered a SFW posed statue with different scale options.
Individual models can also contain optional components. Depending on the character, collectors may receive different hair pieces, accessories, bases, or other interchangeable elements.
This modular approach makes the digital model more adaptable to individual preferences and printing requirements.
Patreon and Monthly Releases
Epionic Figures has used Patreon as an important platform for distributing its work and building a community around the project.
The project’s Patreon description states that it typically aims to release one to two new models per month, with models designed for collectors interested in approximately 1/12 and 1/9 scale figures. Membership offerings can include full STL figures, welcome-pack models, bonus content, and behind-the-scenes material.
Individual Patreon releases demonstrate this monthly-drop approach. Examples include the Sauron Hulahoop figure released as a welcome-pack model and the July 2025 Supergirl release.
For supporters, this creates an ongoing stream of new character designs rather than a one-time collection.
Epionic Figures on 3D Model Marketplaces
The project also has a presence on Cults, a marketplace and community for downloadable 3D-printing designs.
The Epionic Figures profile lists downloadable character models and describes Franz as a passionate 3D sculptor creating detailed figures for 3D-printing enthusiasts. Public listings show models offered as downloadable STL packages, sometimes containing multiple scale options and numerous individual components.
The marketplace provides another way for collectors to discover and purchase individual models instead of necessarily subscribing to a monthly membership.
Individual listings have included figures such as Supergirl, Invisible Woman, Poison Ivy, Harley Quinn, and Seiko Ayase.
For Collectors and 3D-Printing Hobbyists
Epionic Figures appeals to several overlapping communities.
3D-printing hobbyists can download models and produce their own physical versions. Resin printers are particularly suited to the detailed figures associated with the project.
Figure collectors can create physical statues without purchasing traditionally manufactured collectibles.
Digital artists and sculptors may also appreciate the technical side of the work, including how characters are separated, supported, scaled, and prepared for physical production.
Meanwhile, painting enthusiasts can treat the printed models as miniature or statue-scale canvases, applying custom colors, finishes, and display treatments.
This combination makes Epionic Figures more than a collection of digital images. The project connects digital character art with a hands-on creative process.
A Blend of Art and Technology
Epionic Figures illustrates how modern 3D technology has changed the collectible-figure landscape.
Traditionally, collectors would purchase a finished figure manufactured by a company. Digital distribution creates another model: an artist can design a character, prepare it for printing, and distribute the digital files directly to an international audience.
The collector then becomes part of the production process.
They choose a printer, select a scale, prepare the model, print the components, assemble them, and potentially paint and customize the finished figure.
For an independent artist such as Franz, this approach also creates a direct connection between the creator and the people interested in the work.
Conclusion
Epionic Figures is a passion project by 3D artist and character designer C.X. Franz Juvenal, centered on stylized digital character sculptures that can become physical collectible figures through 3D printing.
The project combines artistic character design with the practical requirements of STL production, including model separation, scale options, print preparation, supports, and testing. Its releases have included original interpretations and fan-inspired figures from recognizable characters and franchises.
Through platforms such as Patreon and Cults, Epionic Figures provides collectors and 3D-printing enthusiasts with access to downloadable models that can be printed, assembled, painted, and displayed.
The project represents a broader evolution in collectible culture, where digital sculpting and accessible home manufacturing allow independent artists to turn detailed virtual characters into physical objects for hobbyists and collectors around the world.