From bricks to bones

Revolutionizing Art Manikins with Armature Nine

In 2012 Armature Nine transformed the art of figure building, taking us from the simplicity of toy bricks to the intricate complexity of bones. With A9RIGS, you can construct human, animal, and mythical figures by assembling individual bone pieces of varying lengths, enabling the creation of a vast array of proportional archetypes.

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Take Your Creations to the Next Level

A9RIGS empowers you to craft intricate characters and anatomical structures with unparalleled flexibility, moving beyond the straightforward building blocks found in traditional toys. With over 400 unique bones, head shapes, and connectors to choose from, this system offers two primary size categories: Large and Small. Large pieces are designed to work seamlessly with other large pieces, while small pieces connect effortlessly within their scale. The real creative magic unfolds when you experiment to bridge between these scales, unlocking endless possibilities.

Use the diagram below to explore the full potential of A9RIGS. Discover how this groundbreaking approach transforms your creative process, empowering you to build figures as dynamic, precise, and detailed as your imagination demands.

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Customer Reviews

Super posable

5 Stars

I've bought every single product they have released (except the city but it will come) and I found them super useful, very precise in scale, super posable, in fact I sometimes pose them just for the fun.

Cant recommend them enough, their figures are incredibly supple, so far I havent found a pose they cant take (and I cant take their poses, I'm too stiff), forget the other mannequin A9 and the beast, horse etc are a must have for an artist.

So happy with the Human A9 I bought a second one.

MAhjytta Crakboumhu on Google - February 2015



Just the best

5 Stars

The products and services this group offers are unmatched. I wish I had found them prior to ordering my first set of armatures. Just the best and I will repeat with them! Full marks.

Jason Hatch on Facebook - January 4th 2017



Regularly returning customer

5 Stars

I have bought three different pieces and many accessories as well as made us of my 12 month warranty and even able to upgrade for a discount (or free) for upgraded parts. Every time I have contacted for assistance, to offer suggestions, or simply anything I've been responded to promptly. Sometimes it feels like Paul (the creator of the Armature line) made tutorials just because I asked enough. I am very grateful for the beautiful product they create that helps creatives all over. They are attentive to detail and continuously work to make their products even better. I am happy to be a regularly returning customer and 11/10 would recommend time and time again.

Tiphany Owens on Facebook - July 9th 2016



Products are beautiful

5 Stars

All the products are beautiful, they're very kind and helpful when you have problems too!

Christina Brockus on Facebook - December 21st 2015



Great products

5 Stars

Great customer service and great products. Would highly recommend the "RoOler" and A9 figures.

Mitchell Wong on Google - February 2015



Great customer service!

5 Stars

Great customer service! Quick to answer questions, very helpful with getting what you need. Love that they are constantly working to improve their product.

Shannon Crissey on Google - February 2016



Amazing products!

5 Stars

Amazing customer service for amazing products! Thank you guys so much you're hella awesome!

Bag Toon on Google - February 2016



Original artist references

5 Stars

They have affordable and original artist references (mannequins, reference photos, etc). Super fast response with questions on facebook, email, etc. The owner loves any suggestions/feedback and is always working to improve the product(s). (^.^)/

Crystal Illustrations on Google - July 2016



Awesome tool!

5 Stars

Simply awesome tool! I cannot begin to say how effective this thing is in making anything artistic with the human figure.

Anonymous on Amazon - January 15, 2017



Really good artist figure

5 Stars

A9 is my go-to rig for art modeling/posing. I actually own two now, and the quality and customer service is great as well - figs hold up to regular constant posing and use. As much as I love the brown one I have I wanted a white, so very happy to get that in finally! Good 3D printing with injection moulding pieces. Thing I like best? The pose HOLDS. If the joints loosen, a little bit of dried crazy glue fixes the problem as a coating, too.

Anonymous on Amazon - November 10, 2016



Brilliantly Designed Armature for Illustrators and Animators

5 Stars

I am thrilled with this amazing armature! Looking forward to buying more from this company. I have been following the development of the A9 Ranger for years and know this armature is the absolute best out there. I have marveled at the range of motion and limitless poses since receiving my shipment and look forward to purchasing the teenager and younger versions for use in children's illustration. Thank you Digital Double for creating the single most important "art supply" for illustrators and animators everywhere.

Kathryn Ault Noble on Amazon - October 26, 2016



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