About A9RIG

What is Armature Nine?

Hi, I’m Paul Siegel, the creator of Armature Nine (A9-RIG). Launched in 2012, A9 is a collection of articulated, proportionately accurate manikins designed for artists and creators. Over the years, these figures have earned multiple patents, and I continue to personally manufacture and assemble each one from my home in the beautiful northwest state of Washington.

Armature Nine made history in 2012 by becoming the world’s first mass-produced 3D-printed product. Today, thousands of A9 figures have been shipped to over 60 countries worldwide. Our A9 bipeds remain the only artist manikins capable of achieving every pose humanly possible while maintaining unparalleled proportional accuracy.

 

Taking us From Bricks to Bones

Moving beyond simple building blocks seen in many beloved toys, A9RIGS empowers you to craft intricate characters and anatomical structures with unmatched flexibility. With over 400 unique bones, head shapes and connectors to choose from, A9RIGS offers two primary size categories: Large and Small. Large pieces are generally compatible with other large pieces, and small pieces work seamlessly with other small ones—but the real magic happens when you experiment and discover ways to bridge between scales.

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

What are the A9-RIGS for?

All the A9-RIGS can be used for a variety of things. In fact, over the years I've heard from: Sketch artists that use them to derive proper proportional reference in perspective. Painters use them for light and shadow reference. Sculptors use them to produce quick sculptural studies. Animators have used them for stop-motion studies or even short films. Photographers use them as subjects or props for their photography. Yoga teachers and massage therapists use them as decorative items in their studios. Dance teachers use them as visual aids. Doctors have used them as anatomical reference in their practice. And we've even heard from parents and grandparents that use them as educational tools for their children & grandchildren. A9 is truly the most versatile proportionately accurate manikin on the market.

 

A9-RIGS have traveled to over sixty countries! 

Properly scaled to the conventional 1/6 so you can easily accessorize.