Realistic Articulated Hand Model!

[@travishancock9120]

As an artist, I have two hand references attached to me, but the model itself is a work of art. It is amazing.

[@DarthBiomech]

I man, I'm an artist myself, and there are quite a lot of angles that are very challending to look at your hands from... But then again I'd opt for taking a photo or using a 3d model rather than buying an expensive paperweight. It would look cool as a collectible though.

[@babynugget706]

@@DarthBiomech tbh I'd opt for one of these reference hands mainly because 90% of 3d models online have terrible anatomy and inaccuracies with bones/skin placement (with exceptions of scans). Photos are doable but it's also extremely annoying taking a long time finding exact angle, taking a photo of it, uploading it so that I can use it on a monitor.

[@DCreed013]

I also have two hand references attached to me. Unfortunately for me, my hand references are stupid chunky baby hands with stubby fingers. TT_TT You can tell from my art too, my artstyle has chubby hands by default. At bare minimum having a more elegant reference is a reason to buy

[@chevand8]

Finally, someone actually came up with the bright idea to do a hand model that articulates *realistically!* As a professional artist, I have been voicing those same complaints about wooden hand models for decades-- they're adequate as decorations, but as references for artists and learning aids for art students, their limitations are extremely frustrating. Every wooden hand model I have ever seen has an immovable base joint for the thumb, and has the palm cupped as if making a fist; that one design flaw alone makes it _impossible_ to pose one of those hands with a standard flat palm, which is a massive strike against their usefulness. I can't believe it took so long for someone with the engineering know-how to pick up on the deficiencies of those models, and develop something that would actually have a full range of poses. I want one of these. I've wanted one of these for 20 years. I _will_ absolutely buy one of these in a heartbeat, without hesitation, as soon I have the opportunity.

[@thomasbecker9676]

If only other human beings had hands.

[@chevand8]

@@thomasbecker9676 I believe I get your point. But the thing is, while art students may be likely to be able to benefit from life drawing since they congregate around their classes, depending on what type of professional studio setting you work in, you might not always have access to other people to pose for you, or even a mirror to use yourself as a reference either. Photographs can be helpful, but they lack the physicality of the real thing, and you can't reorient the poses in them if you want to change something. In the case that these other options are unavailable or suboptimal, something like this becomes a lot more useful. My point is just that it's an additional tool in artists' arsenals, and so far, one that has desperately needed improving. This hand model is a serious improvement.

[@MezzoForte4]

I remember seeing this on the original Japanese page and I desperately wanted to pre-order this so bad. I refrained and am hoping this would release in the States! 😭

[@Zero-lh1rb]

Probably we have to wait for the Chinese copycats. like the TOA synthetic human.

[@DragonPulse1000]

I was one of those people who supported the over seas campaign. They are so close to being shipped, I can't wait. I desperately needed something like this!

[@Yourname942]

I can picture people using this to hold some object as a desk/shelf piece

[@SONICgokuverine]

Got to get my hands on this thing last weekend and was blown away by its articulation. I’ll be getting one for sure and the eventual left-handed one as well. The white one I felt was particularly great at showing cast shadows on it.

[@aserta]

There's a uni in Korea that has an anatomically accurate hand, down to liquid and skin and tendons, and i feel that covering it inside a clear latex would've made this even better for drawing, because it behaves very human like once a soft substrate (is present).

[@RedHeadKevin]

Put a rubber glove on it..

[@danelisslow3269]

​big brain time.

[@86fifty]

Ahah, and I bet they chose to make the RIGHT hand specifically because most people are right-handed, and using that one to draw, so they can use their LEFT hand as a reference! The thumb articulation alone is SUPER impressive, how it slides back and forth across the palm! PS - I don't know if the presenting employee from Kotobukiya will ever see this, but DUDE, his English pronunciation is amazing!! Pronunciation is the toughest part of learning English as a Japanese native speaker, with a really high skill ceiling (the same way kanji memorization is the hardest part of learning Japanese as a native English speaker, also has a super high skill ceiling) and this guy?? Has reached a REALLY impressive level of clarity! It takes a LOT of work get that good, so that deserves applause!

[@fooman2108]

As I was sitting there watching this, I realized I had put my phone in my left hand so I could sit there and flex the fingers and thumb of my right hand and see if the range of motion really match and whether I could see and feel that! I wonder how many other people are doing that as they watch this?

[@UncleJessy]

That looks incredible and will be keeping an eye out for the grey one!

[@LuxCha0s.1]

I remember when the Animist’s videos came out. I wanted to buy it right there and then!

[@iBeatBoxz8]

Great reference for artists, might look into it.

[@ricardomarrufo8302]

I've been looking for something like this for a loong time, totally amazing.

[@BBailey-g4m]

Relieve it or not I suggested this to a friend. Walked into her shop and saw these hand models she was selling and told her they were rubbish. This is amazing and about time someone created one. Where can I buy this?

[@mdmn-ARCA]

I was hoping they would mention Animist's ads and was not disappointed, that guy's stuff is great.

[@surft]

Looks really cool. Wish they would do feet as well. It's also quite difficult to draw especially on flex and surface contact.

[@murunbuchstanzangur]

Yeah, buddy. Sure. Drawing reference. We believe you.

[@ff-qf1th]

@@murunbuchstanzangur you are tedious

[@murunbuchstanzangur]

@@ff-qf1th teehee. Farts!

[@robbokeys]

I’d give my ‘right hand’ to own one of these!! Joking aside, what a cool model

[@DarthLuthier]

Would be interesting to attach these to cosplay display mannequins

[@Wulfnstein]

My first thought when I saw this was, "wow, that would be great for prosthetics". Put some mechanics and software in it and I'm sure we could make a pretty realistic hand/arm. They should really pitch this design to one of those companies.

[@DarthBiomech]

Not really. the necessity to fit all the electronic inside would change it's constructuion so much that it would probably be easier to redesin from scratch. Then again the concepts of full degree fredom robotic hands alredy exist, the two main problems is "how to make everything compact enough that it'd fit in the forearm?" and "how to control it to actually get the benefits of extended range of motion?"

[@Mote.]

Reminds me of the movie Hugo. The mechanical robot drawing with a pen

[@thomasbecker9676]

Those sorts of devices existed in antiquity.

[@romi3067]

this is so cool!, definitely need to get this someday!

[@TheGentleCreepers]

Saw this on Animist's channel, his stop motion is so good!!! 🔥

[@mrsoggyramen9596]

In order to get a hand model for the left hand use a mirror.

[@studentofknowledge9525]

Damn now I wanna return that IKEA wooden hand I just bought!😅

[@PrimyFritzellz]

Should've used a stand that supports the microphone screw thing, so you can hook up the hand to a microphone arm.

[@RobertSaxy]

Watching this after having hand surgery this afternoon feels a bit strange. Hoping my hand has that range of motion soon

[@jonathangehman4005]

I can't find a price for this anywhere. Does anyone know what it costs?

[@PaletteAdventure]

Approx $150AUD but resale is between $200-$280AUF

[@classglass4749]

How do i go about ordering one of these???

[@simcoe75]

For some reason a Neil Diamond lyric keeps popping into my head, “ hands, touching hands, reaching out…………” 😎👍🏻 Absolutely astounding models here 🤙🏻✌🏻👍🏻🤘🏻

[@morganajohnson9215]

I desperately want to know when this will be out in the US. I tried to reserve one from kotobukiya tonight, but they don't allow shipping outside of japan.

[@babynugget706]

try cd japan, they're still doing preorders

[@tulsatrash]

those temporary tattoo rulers seem like a nice birthday present.

[@NaviGooseOfTheSmol]

Nice if them going Hands on in helping out artists.

[@Pyroteknikid]

Slightly disappointed that it would be sold fully assembled. I'd enjoy building it from a kit.

[@theHardChargerVids]

that's so cool

[@paulwright8378]

I'm definitely getting one of tattoos Adam if they ship to the UK

[@DecanFrost]

am i the only one who want's to take it apart and put servos into it?

[@sonnymastrangioli]

Getting very vivid Metal Gear Solid V flashbacks. Literally how Venom Snake's Bionic Arm works in the exact same way.

[@paulwright8378]

Have you seen that guy on KZbin that lost half his hand so he started to make one,he's made many different models and is really creative,he's produced a way to grip things by a flick of his wrist, it's all mechanical with no electronics what so ever,I would recommend anyone to check him out

[@nugenki]

Are you talking about Ian Davis?

[@paulwright8378]

@@nugenki yep

[@Jaysin412]

These are awesome! Need to figure out how to apply these movements and articulation to modern bionic prosthetics.

[@Jack_Wolfe]

Thats really HANDY

[@HyggeState]

Sold.

[@lamechannelboring4008]

I wonder when this will be world wide because I remember seeing a trailer for this year's ago and I wanted to buy one only to find out that it's only available in a different currency.

[@aerinsoleris]

I was able to pre order mine from america using the English version of the site provided by Animist.

[@shadow7037932]

I just want one of these so I can make it hold random items lol.

[@dylandog1289]

04:05 The internet rejoices.

[@themondayfundays]

Whatever you do, don't hold the hand and say "talk to me"

[@brikhouse22]

I have one of these, two actually, one on the end of each arm.

[@nathkrupa3463]

Thanks thanks sir good work

[@AndresLicari]

That's neat

[@KaxenArt]

I need one so bad

[@JonVlogs123]

Cool 😎👍

[@crazyRyoga]

Check out the short, those hands move so perfectly they look like it's CG. Amazing.

[@LocoSunny]

Im not buying it, but $100 isn't that bad

[@Dylan-lf4jn]

that’s honestly cheaper than most models

[@10hawell]

I would love to 3d print it.

[@chrisreilly1290]

That is the ultimate drawing tool

[@sn1000k]

No that's the camera lucida ;)

[@LordOfJazz]

@@sn1000kNo. The lucida is actually not that good. The ultimate drawing tools are skill and creativity. No need for fancy toys

[@christopher9291]

I want!!

[@supafred16]

rad!

[@Antisympathy]

I’ve been looking to get my hands on this…

[@Projectbattlesuit]

Are preorders out already for this to order State-side?

[@stevenlarratt3638]

Why only the hand? Ah thats all,you need right...

[@pathologicaldoubt]

These guys should work with prosthetics designers and bio-engineers to craft a prosthetic hand that most closely resembles the range of motion & articulation of a human hand for amputees

[@thomasbecker9676]

I'm reasonably sure that biomedical engineers already understand how the human hand moves and articulates.

[@GetReal3327]

It was really cool to make a fully poseable model of my hand just for the fun it and with too much time on my hands. 🤣🤣🤣

[@dascodraws6040]

infuriating to try and buy, i want one but dang, they dont make it easy

[@reecenaidu6020]

A soft ruler is questionable mr savage

[@faenethlorhalien]

Now an AI can flip us all the bird in style. Tax money well spent.

[@majorgnu]

What does a model for artists to use as reference has anything to do with AI? "Tax money well spent." I don't think that means what you think it means.

[@jonathangehman4005]

Who's taxes paid for the production of this model?

[@fabycho6791]

This reminds me of that new Trigun remake 🤔

[@joaquinvelasquez6252]

Is it robotic? Doesn't look like it but that would be nice!

[@DKGifford19608]

Cost?

[@_Seileach]

12,000 yen, approximately 85 USD as of now.

[@kakashispano7821]

I just want a toy with all the articulations of the body so I don’t have to pose and take pictures or search for them 😅 it should be at least 2 foot, that would be awesome

[@sophie1513]

And now let's add some artificial tendons and make a prothesis out of it ^^

[@d9_1056]

What them hands do??

[@IS0ME_GUYI]

What I think I’ve put a rubber glove on it and call it a toy I would play with it

[@mangamaniaciam]

As an aspiring artist myself, it would be even better IF this company were to make a female hand as well!!

[@jameswhite1450]

Chucky from Sons could have used that hand.

[@chrissewell1608]

Can you motorize it, for people who have lost a hand?

[@asterlofts1565]

And you heard about The Clone creators of the one of the best advanced robotics hands?

[@SoonKyu515]

I can't even think of one reason to buy this fake hand model unless you have too much money

[@sn1000k]

Reference for drawing/painting, but.. yeah. Just use photo references

[@thearthound]

Cool, but I'm very disappointed you didn't make the hand "Live Long & Prosper" 🖖

[@thaatsriight]

Nerdz be gettin hooooorrrnnnnaaaayyyy 😂

[@MrLunchbox206]

Put a white glove on and its perfect for a smash bros display

[@drivingaschoolbus]

But why it 110 dollar maybe like 10dollar?

[@elitecol69]

Everything reminds me of her..

[@ookazi1000]

Dexterocentrism strikes again (/joke).

[@zog9850]

I ordered this before Christmas 2023. Still haven't received it. Seems like a scam to me

[@davidndh]

second

[@ventrous4871]

First ✨

[@theforgottenbrawlers]

Why are they wearing masks?

[@PredictableEnigma]

Allergies

[@theforgottenbrawlers]

@@PredictableEnigma more like propaganda and scaring people to death but okay

[@PredictableEnigma]

@@theforgottenbrawlers allergies aren't THAT scary

[@Mr_Wheels74]

It's hurting YOU how again?

[@theforgottenbrawlers]

@@Mr_Wheels74 COVID-19 was intentionally created or released as a man made virus...they want you to believe that it originated in bats and then possibly transmitted to humans through an intermediate animal host....it's all propaganda at it's finest.

[@logsie3918]

You should get this guy on with Adam Savage to show you how he has engineered his own full functioning Prosthetic hand It is bloody amazing youtube.com/@missingpartsclub