Thingergy
Full-service specialty costume, prop, and SFX makeup fabrication studio utilizing 14+ 3D printers alongside traditional methods for film, TV, theme parks, and entertainment projects
- CEO / Founder
- Frank Ippolito
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Active
- Key Investors
- Frank Ippolito
Technology & Products
Key Products
Custom specialty costumes; SFX makeup services; Prop fabrication; Sculpting/molding/casting; 3D printing services; Laser cutting; CNC milling; 360 3D scanning
Technological Advantage
Proprietary workflow integrating multiple 3D printing technologies (FDM, SLA, DLP) with traditional fabrication methods for entertainment industry applications; No commercial 3D printing products sold - focused on client-owned project deliverables
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Provides rapid prototyping and production of custom props, costumes, and displays by combining traditional craftsmanship with advanced 3D printing technology, reducing lead times for complex entertainment industry projects
How They Differentiate
Unlike general prop shops, Thingergy operates 14+ 3D printers including large-format capabilities (1m x 1m build volume) specifically for entertainment industry projects, enabling rapid prototyping and complex geometries not achievable with traditional methods alone
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Film studios, television production companies, theme parks, video game developers, museums, toy and collectible companies
Industry Verticals
Film & Television; Theme Parks; Video Games; Museums; Toy & Collectibles
Competitors
Target Props; Paul's Models & Props; Other specialty costume/prop fabrication studios in Los Angeles area
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Expanded from 300 sq ft to 2,400 sq ft between 2012 and 2013, now operates in a 14,100 sq ft facility in Burbank, CA, and became the first IATSE Labor Union Signatory shop for specialty costume and prop manufacturing in locals 892, 705, and 44.
Major Milestones
Founded in 2010; Expanded to 13,000+ sq ft facility in Burbank, CA; Built 'The Sauna' - dedicated 3D printer room with 14+ printers; Worked on major productions including Umbrella Academy and Westworld
Notable Customers
Umbrella Academy (TV show); Westworld (TV show); Borderlands 4 (video game); Frankenstein movie production