[dragonwriter]

> At 22mm scale the cost of filament is basically negligible (literally pennies)

Even assuming no losses, just by volume, something like $0.10 per figure, and packs of 1/72 scale figures that retail for $20 are often a 20-50 figures.

[throw3e98]

0.10 per figure is a order of magnitude+ overestimate. The paint will cost significantly more than the plastic.