Bring creativity, engineering, and storytelling to life with Dummy 13—a fully articulated, hands-on figure designed to ignite a child’s imagination and strengthen their STEAM skills.
Delivered as a complete parts kit, Dummy 13 arrives ready for kids to assemble, pose, customize, and explore.
What Kids Can Learn With Dummy 13
1. Learn Basic Engineering & Mechanics
Dummy 13’s limbs, joints, and connectors introduce kids to real-world mechanical concepts like:
- how hinges work
- how ball-and-socket joints create movement
- how different ranges of motion affect stability and balance
Perfect for any child who likes to tinker, problem-solve, and build.
2. Develop Fine Motor Skills & Spatial Reasoning
Assembling Dummy 13 requires sequencing, hand-eye coordination, and recognizing how pieces fit together—skills essential in science, technology, and design.
3. Encourage Creativity & Character Design
Once assembled, kids can:
- pose the figure for storytelling
- design costumes or accessories
- use it as a base model for art and animation projects
- stage scenes for photography or stop-motion videos
A great bridge between engineering and the “A” in STEAM—Art.
4. Explore Real-World Prototyping Concepts
Dummy 13 helps kids understand how physical prototypes are made and improved. Educators can incorporate challenges such as redesigning a limb for better movement or creating “mission gear” for imaginary scenarios.
Product Features
- Fully poseable articulated body
- Durable, lightweight plastic construction
- Includes all parts required for assembly
- Easy-fit joints designed for repeated movement
- Perfect for classrooms, after-school programs, makerspaces, and home projects
Safety Precautions
To ensure a safe and fun building experience:
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Adult supervision is recommended for younger children during assembly.
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Small parts included — not suitable for children under 8.
- Make sure kids understand not to force joints; gentle pressure prevents breakage.
- Keep all unused pieces and tools away from younger siblings or pets.
- If the child decorates Dummy 13 with paints or markers, use non-toxic, child-safe materials only.
- Avoid rough play—Dummy 13 is a learning tool and poseable model, not designed for high-impact use.
Why Educators Love It
Dummy 13 turns abstract ideas into tactile learning. From biomechanics to creative design thinking, it gives kids a physical model to explore concepts they’d normally only see in diagrams.
Dummy 13 Version 1.0
© 2024 by Gabriel Rosiak
is licensed under CC BY 4.0.
