Lessons

How to Make Action Figures: Joints & Articulation

Learn how to design and sculpt poseable toys with toy and movie industry veteran, Sandy Collora (Predator 2, Men in Black, Batman: Dead End)

April 27, 2016
How to Make Action Figures: Joints & Articulation

Action Figures' Joints and Articulation

Learn how to make toys and action figures with toy and movie industry veteran Sandy Collora (Predator 2, Men in Black, Batman: Dead End). In Part 1 of his "Toy Design and Sculpture" course series, Collora shows you how to transform a character drawing into a sculpture, including armature building, proper joint placement, and blocking out forms in Super Sculpey.

Free mini-lesson highlights:

  • Swivel & Disc Joints 
  • How to Select the Right Joint
  • "Test Shot" Overview