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Daz Hot Picks: January 2025 Favorites

Daz Hot Picks: January 2025 Favorites

New year, new renders! This month’s Hot Picks feature an exciting lineup of products that will elevate your scenes—whether you’re crafting dynamic modern characters, refining realism in movement, adding rich toon textures, mastering morphs, or enhancing fantasy aesthetics. Let’s dive into the top five standout releases for January!

1. Lucas 9 HD Character Bundle & Lucas 9 HD Add-On Bundle

Lucas 9 brings versatility and style to your character roster. Whether you need a charismatic protagonist for urban storytelling, a stylish model for lifestyle renders, or a relatable character for slice-of-life scenes, these bundles deliver.

Lucas 9 HD Character Bundle:

  • Lucas 9 & HD Add-On – The detailed sculpting and HD morphs give him a photorealistic presence, perfect for close-ups and narrative-driven artwork.
  • BW Lucas Everyday Glasses – Customize Lucas’s personality with 16 different eyewear styles, from casual to sophisticated.
  • Gavin Hair for Genesis 9 – A medium-length, dForce-enabled hairstyle that’s ideal for outdoor scenes, windy environments, and naturalistic portraits.
  • dForce Parka Outfit – A layered winter look that’s perfect for street photography-style renders, urban adventures, and everyday scenarios.
  • JW The Cool Boy Expressions – Expressions that bring Lucas to life with customizable emotions for storytelling.

Lucas 9 HD Add-On Bundle: Expanding Possibilities

Add diversity to your 3D renders with the Lucas 9 HD Add-On Bundle! Get access to an alternative Portly shape for Lucas 9, experiment with modern outfits for all seasons, and mix and match your character with other Genesis 9 figures to create unique looks.

  • Lucas 9 Portly HD Shape – Expand character diversity with a fuller figure, great for crafting more varied and realistic everyday characters.
  • French Crop Hair & Everyday Outfit – A clean, stylish haircut paired with modern streetwear, excellent for lifestyle and influencer-style renders.
  • dForce Men’s Modern Clothing Set – Layered casual wear that works for contemporary characters in casual or home settings.
  • BW Lucas Everyday Headwear – Hats that add extra personality, perfect for sports scenes, hip-hop culture renders, or casual storytelling.

Whether he’s the star of your scene or part of a larger ensemble, Lucas 9 delivers depth, realism, and style to your renders.

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2. Ultimate Natural Bend Morphs for Genesis 9 Feminine 2.0

Every artist knows the challenge of achieving realistic joint movement in 3D figures. This powerful morph pack refines Genesis 9 Female (and even Male) characters by enhancing natural muscle movement, perfect for action-packed scenes, graceful poses, and everything in between.

  • Thigh/Buttock Shape Definition – Achieve lifelike flexion for ballet dancers, martial artists, or fitness models performing high kicks and stretches.
  • Bent Knee & Elbow Definitions – Sculpted details that make kneeling, squatting, and dynamic action shots feel more natural.
  • Neck & Scapula Refinements – Perfect for expressive close-ups, whether your character is looking over their shoulder or reaching out dramatically.
  • Customizable Controls – Adjust morph strength to fit your preferred aesthetic, whether you’re aiming for hyper-realism or stylized proportions.

This is a must-have for animators, portrait artists, and action scene creators looking to eliminate unnatural bends and elevate realism in character movement.

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3. FilaToon Shader Bundle

https://www.daz3d.com/filatoon-shader-bundle

Toon-style renders don’t have to mean flat textures. The FilaToon Shader Bundle offers an expansive collection of shaders that bring depth, texture, and variety to your toon-based worlds.

  • Bricks & Tiles – Great for cityscapes, fantasy castles, or animated environments.
  • Fabrics & Furs – Make clothing pop with rich, detailed textile textures.
  • Metals, Glass & Plastics – Ideal for sci-fi and futuristic renders, adding a polished or industrial finish to objects.
  • Terrain Shaders – Forest floors, cobblestones, mud, and more—perfect for outdoor adventure scenes.

With 4K resolution maps and MATCAP faux reflections, this bundle is essential for toon artists looking to enhance detail and variety in their renders.

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4. Morph Master: One-Click Morph Creation

If you’ve ever struggled with complex morph workflows, Morph Master is your new best friend. This tool revolutionizes the way you create and manage morphs inside Daz Studio, making it an essential asset for artists who want more control over their characters.

  • One-Click Morph Generation – Instantly convert smoothing and collision data into stable morphs, saving time and reducing technical frustrations.
  • Multi-Object Collisions – Simulate realistic character compression against couches, beds, or soft surfaces with ease.
  • Soft Body Volume Preservation – Achieve realistic body interactions, from characters leaning into pillows to squishing into tight clothing.
  • Import & Blend Morphs – Combine multiple morphs or import from external software for precision sculpting.

This tool is perfect for character sculptors, animators, and artists looking to fine-tune their figures with greater realism and efficiency.

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5. dForce Princess Petra’s Twin Tails for Genesis 9

For those who love elegance, fantasy, and anime-inspired designs, this beautiful twin-tailed hairstyle is a must-have.

  • Dynamic & dForce-Enabled – Achieve natural movement with gravity and wind effects, perfect for dynamic poses.
  • Customizable Styles – Mix and match different curl intensities, ponytail shapes, and bangs for unique looks.
  • 26 Color Variations – From natural shades to bold, vibrant hues for fantasy characters.
  • Bonus Accessories – Add bows and a headpiece for extra charm, making this ideal for fantasy princesses, anime characters, and stylized fashion renders.

Whether you’re working on magical fantasy scenes, anime-style portraits, or cosplay-inspired characters, this hair is the perfect way to add personality and flair to your figures.

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Save More with a Daz+ or Premier Membership!

Want to maximize your savings while expanding your creative possibilities? A Daz+ or Premier Membership gives you exclusive discounts, bonus perks, and rewards to help you build your Daz library for less.

Daz Premier: Get 35% OFF Daz Originals, member pricing on Daz+ products with an extra 10% OFF, and boosted Daz Tokens (1 per $5 spent). Plus, enjoy monthly coupons: $10 OFF Daz Originals and $10 OFF $25 on Daz content. Beyond discounts, Premier members get a free character bundle every month, exclusive access to Daz Studio Premier—the enhanced version of Daz Studio with extra content and tools—and early access to software updates.

Daz+: Enjoy member pricing on Daz+ products, 30% OFF Daz Originals, and monthly coupons: $6 OFF Daz Originals and $6 OFF $18 on select items. Earn Daz Tokens (1 per $10 spent) as you shop.

What’s the Daz Token System?

With every purchase, you’ll accumulate Daz Tokens based on your membership tier. These tokens appear in your account automatically and can be redeemed for additional discounts (8 tokens per order). The more you collect, the more you save!

If you love growing your 3D library, Daz Premier gives you the most value with bigger discounts, more perks, and exclusive content. But no matter which membership you choose, both help you stack up the savings while unlocking premium content.

Ready to level up your Daz experience? Join Premier or Daz+ today!

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Stay Tuned for February’s Hot Picks

That’s a wrap for January’s must-have releases! Each of these products adds unique possibilities to your renders, whether you’re focused on realism, toon art, or dynamic morphs.

Do you have any recent 3D asset favorites? Let us know in the comments, and be sure to check back next month for February’s Hot Picks.