Many said the new figure was better so I got the new figure and it has the same range of motion problems. They fixed the issue with the torso falling off however. But when trying to do my first pose, the head and fingers and forearm would constantly be popping off. So you still have to pose it carefully. When comparing the A9RIGS I forgot to mention that they are based on real-world human and animal proportions, unlike SB which is quite cartoony. But perhaps the most important difference is that the A9RIGS are built to match the prevalent 1-6 and 1-12 doll market scale conventions. This means you can also buy countless accessories, props, vehicles and clothing online from other doll makers and they will fit our figures well. Here is my blog post featuring A9 versus a number of other dolls as well: armaturenine.wordpress.com/2017/02/05/ranger-vs-the-competition/ And a photo gallery on facebook featuring all other dolls as well: facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1638515729508202&type=3

Just FYI, that looks like an older version of the StickyBones figure. I have one and love it. I never had issues with it's joints popping out or anything. Yes, the figures pop out pretty easily, but it's also less tension which allows for easy posability.

New version of StickyBones are fantastic! No poppoing out parts as the initial blue versioni did. I animate all the long and nothing has popped out yet plus looks amazing too! Thanks for the video and yes I agree others here to lower the price to 30-70 at best to get demographic interested. cheers

Great informative video ! I just wish there was a more scale realistic look to one of these - like my smaller Miles Morales - Spider man figure. Thanks for all the great information. 👍

I feel your A9s have traits that I find to be way better than stickybones. As an action figure collector and animator, I know full well how ball joints can become very loose over time due to plastic creep/wear (especially japanese figures. Ball joints everywhere). Your use of hinges are much more robust. Your ball joints (especially on stress prone areas like legs and spine) are separate parts instead of being fused to a limb piece (easier replacement of parts). Metal bolts allows adjustments when the joints become loose, which is a crucial feature in stop-motion armatures (they need to survive many months of mechanical stress). The articulation on your products are also much better. Your 3d printed plastics might not be as strong as stickybone's, But your workarounds for them, such as the springs, paddings, etc, will very likely allow your armatures to survive much longer. Your armatures have a level of complexity that mass produced items cannot replicate without raising the price sky high. If I were to make a 1 hour+ stop-motion feature film, my first choice would be custom metal fabrication armature, and your armatures would be second. Plus, your armatures have better/more appealing silhouette and proportions for sure.

I’m new to your figure and design-I placed a few vids out on YT and love the variety you have available

Could you also revisit the arm/elbows? They tend to be stiff.

Overjoyed to hear about planned ankle (and finger!) improvements, since it was one of the things that I had focused in on when I was looking at these mannequins. I may hold off on a purchase until the update, in that case. Thanks for making these, I'm positive it'll really help me in my drawing process. By the way, I was wondering; how come the base doll doesn't come with the improved clavicles?

Ankles broke on mine. I've had it for years though, plastic wore out

Will rider have those posable fingers?

Price is too high

I wonder if you ordered a Knock-off by mistake.

I just want to say we says he is not being biased but you can obviously tell that he is the sticky bones is a great art tool action, figure or collectible whatever but I don’t even know why this guy is talking. I can see how wood can rub against wood and make it smooth and then make this entire character loose. The sticky bones is made with plastic. Also the problem he was talking about from the beginning that honestly might be only going on with the older models, but I have one for myself, and I know for a fact that it does not do that. The stinky bones are nice and sturdy. These are also expensive. They’re literally just wood I could get this from bass pro shop