Foam Stunt Dummy Alternative
What is a Foam Stunt Dummy?
Why choose a Stunt Action Manikin?
Traditional foam-and-wire stunt dummies can be difficult to articulate realistically and position convincingly. They do not have a flexible spine and remain rigid. Difficult to dress.
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✕ No natural articulation
✕ Not free-flowing
✕ Unrealistic faces
✕ Unrealistic body shape
✕ One choice of size
✕ Needs work in post
✕ Rigid wire
✕ Difficult to dress
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​​​✓ Full articulation
✓ Reactional on impact
✓ Fluid movement
✓ Lockable joint option
✓ Lightweight
✓ Adjustable weights
✓ Adjustable heights
✓ Realistic silicone heads
✓ Changeable appearances
✓ Freestanding Options
✓ Water manikin option​​
Foam Stunt Dummy vs Stunt Action Manikin
Stunt Action Manikins provide human-like movement, realistic adjustable weight, full fluid articulation - giving the option for more authentic shots while keeping performers safe.
Greater Control, Realism & Safety
Stunt Action Manikins are built for demanding scenes: falls, vehicle impacts, high falls, burns, horse work, water scenes and more - any situation where using a performer would be unsafe or impractical.
If a conventional foam dummy is sufficient for your requirements, we'll tell you.
Where greater realism, movement and control are required, we can recommend the most suitable manikin.
We provide support with planning and pre preparation and providing the correct manikin for your requirments.
We also provide a unique on-set support, which includes positioning, dressing and handling the manikins on set.
Professional On-Set Support
With over 14 years of trusted specialist manikin experience, many film and TV productions are now choosing a more realistic, robust and reusable option.
Often more cost effective than foam dummies and built to be reused across multiple scenes.