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Case Study: The Printed Ingot

Custom-printed ingot showcasing detailed designs and vibrant colors.
Case Study: The Printed Ingot

Not a Coin. Not a Medal. A Format All Its Own.

At first glance, a custom ingot might seem like just a rectangular coin. But the format makes a difference. The flat, geometric shape gives you more real estate to work with—more space for storytelling, branding, and colour. While coins are circular and often restrained by symmetry, ingots feel modern, bold, and unmistakably premium.

We use brass as our core metal, finished in silver or gold plating for weight and impact. Then comes the magic: full-colour print applied directly to the surface, captured with sharp definition and rich tone. Packed in fitted capsules, these are made to be held, displayed, and remembered.

Add a box, and you’ve got something gift-ready.

Boxed Gold Kings Beasts Ingot featuring the Lion of England.

High-Definition Metal Print

Built for Display, Gifting, and Collectability

Printed ingots sit in a sweet spot. They feel substantial like medals, but they offer the design freedom of packaging. This makes them perfect for heritage retail, fantasy merch, sports memorabilia, and event gifting.

A Few Real-World Examples:

Flying Scotsman Printed Ingot

Designed to Sell. Built for Collectors.

Produced for heritage retail, this piece captures the iconic Flying Scotsman in crisp, archival-quality print. Clean edges. Weighty feel. Retail-ready from day one. Ideal for museum shops, railway events, and collectors who know their stuff.

  • Printed in full colour on silver-plated brass
  • Packed in capsules for premium shelf presence
  • Offered as part of a limited Collector’s Rail Series

Cricket Silhouette Ingot

The Game. Captured in Metal.

Not merch. Memory. This printed ingot uses minimalist design to lock a moment in time. A bold silhouette. A clean rectangle. No noise. Just impact.

  • Great for sports clubs, season wrap-ups, or player awards
  • Compact keepsake with long shelf life

Cricket Insect Ingot

Nature. Simplified.

A different kind of collectable. Made for museum shops, educational sets, and nature giftware, this ingot turns a species into an artefact. Part of a planned range with low MOQs and strong margin potential.

  • Designed for display and series-building
  • Crisp and colourfilled detail without overcomplication
High detail custom colour printed ingot featuring The Flying Scotsman train
Custom Cricket Silhouette Ingot | Personalized Sports Memorabilia
High colour silver ingot with a detailed printed cricket insect design.

Fantasy Ingots for Retail and Licensing

Character. Colour. Collectability.

Printed fantasy ingots are a powerful way to give your brand, story, or series a tangible form. The examples shown here—the Phoenix, Enya, and Borealis ingots—demonstrate what’s possible when high-colour printing meets metal.

But they’re not the point. You are.

We design these for stockists, brands, and event teams who want to build their own collectable sets. Use our in-universe samples as inspiration, or create a full range tailored to your audience, story, or retail plan.

  • Combine striking visuals with meaningful product formats
  • Package in capsules, boxes, or full kits
  • Low MOQs and consistent margins make it viable for gifting, subscription models, and event exclusives

Bring your own IP, build new characters, or launch a standalone campaign.

These aren’t just small-format artworks. They’re collectables designed to move.

Let’s help you create the next one.

High-color printed Phoenix creature design from the Plixor ingot collection.
Silver ingot with a vibrant, printed Borealis creature design from the Plixor collection
Collectible ingot featuring a cute, printed Enya creature from the Plixor collection

Why It Works

Printed ingots give brands a physical product with emotional weight. They feel valuable in hand, look sharp online or on a shelf, and pack light for distribution. Whether you’re building a collectible line or marking a moment, this format delivers on both style and substance.

Looking to develop your own range? Let’s talk.

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