About A9RIG

Meet Armature Nine — An Artist’s Best Friend

Paul Siegel, creator of Armature Nine

Hi, I’m Paul Siegel, the creator of Armature Nine (A9-RIG). Since launching in 2012 from my workshop in beautiful Washington state, I’ve personally designed, 3D-printed, injection molded and hand-assembled every single figure.

What started as a passion project has become the most advanced, fully articulated artist manikin on the planet trusted by thousands of creators in over 60 countries.

From Bricks to Bones: True Artistic Freedom

Most artist figures are stiff, limited, and barely poseable. Armature Nine changes everything. Not only can it achieve every pose humanly possible (still the only manikin that can), it's customizable with over 400 unique bones, joints, head shapes, and connectors,

Build bipeds, creatures, or hybrid forms in two scalable sizes: Large and Small. Mix scales creatively for even more possibilities. Every pose a human body can achieve is possible, with perfect anatomy that holds its position.

Completed A9 figure

Watch Armature Nine in Action

What Can You Create With A9-RIG?

Artists, creators, and professionals around the world use Armature Nine for far more than reference. Here’s how they put it to work:

Sketch artists — Achieve perfect proportions and dynamic perspective
Painters — Achieve realistic lighting, shadows, and anatomy
Sculptors — Create quick studies and detailed maquettes
Animators & Filmmakers — Stop-motion, pose tests, and short films
Photographers — Professional product shots, character studies, and props (royalty free!). If you need a release form signed, please reach out at store@armaturenine.com
Yoga instructors, massage therapists & dance teachers — Beautiful studio decor and visual teaching aids
Doctors & educators — Accurate anatomical reference and teaching tools
Parents & grandparents — Fun, educational STEAM activity for kids