20 most common questions people ask about cardboard cutouts — all answered 👇

📦 1. Where can I buy cardboard cutouts?

👉 https://www.starcutouts.com

That’s the main place people in the UK go. Star Cutouts has been around since 2001 and works directly with major studios and brands.

🎬 2. Can I get official celebrity or character cutouts?

Yes — and properly licensed ones too.

Think:

Elvis Presley

Dwayne Johnson

Superman

Shrek

Peppa Pig

🖼️ 3. Can I make a custom cutout from my own photo?

Yes. People use photos of friends, pets, weddings, even memes 😅

💷 4. How much do cardboard cutouts cost?

Minis: £6–£20

Lifesize: £30–£45

Depends on size and licence.

📏 5. Are they actually life-size?

Yes 👀

Examples:

Peppa Pig ≈ 89cm

Superman can be over 2m

🧍 6. Do they stand up on their own?

Yes — fold-out stand included. Takes seconds to set up.

🌦️ 7. Can they be used outdoors?

Standard = indoor

Outdoor = available on request (Foamex/Correx)

🔁 8. Are they reusable?

Yes — fold, store, reuse 👍

✍️ 9. Can I add text or logos?

Yes — great for events, weddings, branding.

📦 10. How are they delivered?

Flat-packed, lightweight, easy to carry.

🚚 11. How fast is delivery?

Usually next-day UK delivery, but allow 2–3 days to be safe.

👶 12. Do they make kids’ characters?

Loads 😅

Bluey

Peppa Pig

Chase

📐 13. What sizes do they come in?

From small shelf pieces to 7ft+ displays 👀

🧩 14. Are they hard to assemble?

No — unfold, pop stand, done.

🎉 15. What are they used for?

Everything:

parties

weddings

shops

events

home décor

💍 16. Are they good for weddings?

Yes — especially for fun guest surprises or photo props.

🛍️ 17. Do businesses use them?

All the time. Shops, hotels, events, conferences.

📸 18. Are they strong enough for photos?

Yes — they’re made for posing with.

🐶 19. Can I get a cutout of my pet?

Yes — very popular for gifts and events 😅

🌍 20. Are they eco-friendly?

Yes — recyclable, FSC-certified materials ♻️

🧠 Final thoughts

Cardboard cutouts are one of those things that seem simple…

until you realise how many ways people actually use them

They’re:

easy

flexible

surprisingly effective

and always a talking point

From Pennywise to Bluey, from celebrities to animals — there’s something for everyone

Curious 👇

What’s the best or funniest cardboard cutout you’ve seen in real life?