Unveiling Titan! – v.2024 and more!

Here’s where you can pre-order Titan:

Pre Order

1:12 Armature Maker Online!

FINALLY, you can now purchase individual pieces for our 1:12 scale series of bipeds (and quadrupeds if you get creative).

You can find all the pieces here:

https://armaturenine.com/create_onetwelve.html

First crowdfunded mold is here!

So thrilled to announce that our first crowdfunded mold is here:

We’re going to continue to allow pledges coming in for a little while longer, but once all these molds are done I’ll be closing off the campaign for good so I can focus on planning out production.

 

This mold is for the knee joint which is used across all of our products. Once I start testing the mold and figuring out material/temperature settings, it will start to be rolled out with all new orders at that time. And yes, the part will be available all on its own through our armatuer maker page: https://armaturenine.com/create_onesix.html

It’s not available currently on its own because the only way to know if the knee part 3d printed correctly is to go through the assembly process. But once this mold is in operation, we’ll be able to sell a pair of knees all on their own for a great price! As it stands I often end up assembling three knees for every one that passes the test. With the mold, every single one is perfect!

The campaign is live for the time being here: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/a10-ballerina-manikin-dance/

More details updates about this  campaign via its updates tab.

Paul

Become a 3D Animator for only $20

I can’t believe I started working on this EIGHT years ago.

Better late than never I guess.  Hope you enjoy:

Download here -> www.digitaldouble.com/tools.html

This purchase comes with a cool easy to use animation rig and 2 hour video lecture series that will walk you through the process of animating and navigating the Maya interface, step by step.

Oh and btw.  All of our digital purchases grant you free updates for LIFE!  So if the rig changes over time you’ll get an email with a link to download version 2.0 and all subsequent versions when they come out.

 

If you don’t own a copy of Maya, Autodesk makes free versions available here: students.autodesk.com

 

Ballerina Campaign Almost There!

We’re thrilled to announce that the A10-Ballerina campaign is only a few hundred dollars away from reaching its goal! If this goes through, it will push A9 and A10 into injection molding in a big way. We’ll be able to produce the knees, the leg twist, elbows and peanuts through injection molding which will not only help jump-start the A10 series but be a BOON to the A9 series of products as well.

If you’d like to take advantage of being part of this historic opportunity, click here to visit our indiegogo campaign page. It might be your last chance to score this beautiful female manikin for only $30

This is so exciting!!

Now for something new – Coming March 1st

Those of you that have been following my progress on A9 the last four years know that before A9, there was A8, A7 and all the way down to A1.  Only A9 was ever released, and then all the subsequent versions that have come along the way.

But something you DON’T know is that before the A1-9-RIGs there was the DD-RIG.     I made DeDe back in 2009. But it just never took off, like countless other projects.  I came across it again while digging through my treasure trove of abandoned projects and got inspired to finish it. So before the month is over, I’m going to publish this rig and make it available for only $20.

But instead of just giving you the rig, you’ll also get a series of lecture videos that walk you through character animation in Maya from start to finish. So it’s practically an entire 3D animation class for only $20.  Especially since you can get a 3 year license of Maya for free if you go to students.autodesk.com.  I’ll go over the basics of the interface, the rig, animation, and rendering.  So you have everything you need to tell stories.

So if you know of any 3D animators out there,  or better yet, people wanting to get into 3D animation for the first time – please let them know of this great opportunity. The Rig features some pretty innovative tools. Watch through the end to see what I mean:

TOTAL RECALL!

We are doing a total recall of the 5″ and 11″ bipeds customers purchased between 2012 and 2014 (known now as Riders and Rangers).

The recall ends on February 28^th  

Before then you will be able to return your purchases for a 100% refund in the form of a store credit to get the latest version of these bipeds. The coupon will have a lifespan of two years.

Armature Nine has come so far since many of you made your purchases that I figured this is the least we can do to thank you for your support back when it was only in its infancy.  I was hoping all this time I’d get around to offering injection molding replacements but the support or interest just wasn’t there. Doing this exchange is a solid plan B, however.

You’ll also get a return stamp the cost of which will be subtracted from your total refund. This way we can track your package.

We are issuing credit refunds up to $90 per customer that return complete armatures.  Back in 2012 and 2013 Riders were priced at $10-$15 and Rangers were priced between $20-$30.   In 2014 Riders were priced at $30 and Rangers at $90.  We will also accept multiple returns or the family sets as well.

To find out exactly how much of a credit-refund you qualify for simply email me a photo of your armatures along with your mailing address and I’ll do the math for you and let you know  before sending you your return stamp.

This is going to be your last chance to return these older products.

If you have questions, don’t hesitate to reach out and ask. Deadline for requesting return stamps is February 28^th

 

Send your emails here: store(at)armaturenine(com)

PS: Our latest campaign and attempt to raise funds for injection molding also ends on February 28^th  (click here)

 

Edit: Customers wishing to return their product from outside the US will need to cover their own shipping expense. Please track your package as we can not take responsibility for lost shipments.

 

Questions coming in will be posted here:

 

Question: Back in 2012 I backed the campaign and got the $40 kit that included both armatures and several accessories. Could I return all of that in exchange for a ranger, or do I only get $90 in credit and still have to pay over $100 out of my own pocket for a ranger?

Answer: If you return both armatures (Rider valued at $10 and Ranger valued at $30), you would get a $40 store credit (subtract $5 for domestic stamp ).  You’d have up to two years to spend that coupon on either of those armatures on our storefront (www.armaturelab.com).  We have no interest in getting any of the other elements that came included free with your kit, just the armatures.

 

Question: How much $ are the new models?

Answer: As of today Rider is $50 and Ranger is $195.  Keep in mind the coupon will expire after two years and there is a chance these products will come down in price if we’re able to get molds made.  Might even drop in price soon especially if our ballerina campaign makes it this month. If, however, molds are not made and we continue to improve the product and enhance it with new features, chances are it will continue to go up in price. 

 

Question: I got rid of my armatures, can you still send me new ones?

Answer: Unfortunately in order to qualify for the refund you’d need to return them.

Uglou Weapon Harness Rig

We made a little progress on Lou’s weapon. Can you guess how we managed to rig the straps with bi-directional influences on the buckles?