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An improved posable figure, having extended life and resistance to failure, and being repeatedly posable in a realistic fashion. The posable figure includes an inner armature constructed of a plurality of strands of wire, and an outer molded body covering constructed of a flexible substance such as

An improved posable figure, having extended life and resistance to failure, and being repeatedly posable in a realistic fashion. The posable figure includes an inner armature constructed of a plurality of strands of wire, and an outer molded body covering constructed of a flexible substance such as a thermoplastic material, commonly a soft polyvinyl chloride material. The armature includes a plurality of junctures, which may be spot welded, connecting the strands of wire to form an articulated structure.

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1. An armature for use in a poseable figure, comprising: a plurality of twisted strands of wire including a lower strand extending from a first foot portion to a second foot portion, a middle strand extending from a first hand portion to a second hand portion, and an upper strand extending from an

1. An armature for use in a poseable figure, comprising: a plurality of twisted strands of wire including a lower strand extending from a first foot portion to a second foot portion, a middle strand extending from a first hand portion to a second hand portion, and an upper strand extending from an upper portion of the lower strand to a head portion; and a plurality of junctures interconnecting selected ones of the strands of wire to form an articulated structure. 2. The armature of claim 1, wherein the lower strand and the middle strand are connected to the upper strand.3. The armature of claim 1, wherein the lower strand and the middle strand are connected to the upper strand by spot welding.4. The armature of claim 3, wherein each strand includes exactly three twisted wires.5. The armature of claim 2, wherein each strand includes exactly three twisted wires.6. The armature of claim 2, wherein the upper strand is bent substantially into a circle to form the head portion.7. The armature of claim 2, wherein the upper strand is bent substantially into a hook to form the head portion.8. The armature of claim 2, further comprising a plurality of support members extending outward from selected ones of the strands of wire.9. The armature of claim 8, wherein the support members include a plurality of locating pegs extending substantially radially outward from selected ones of the strands of wire.10. The armature of claim 9, wherein the locating pegs include upper arm pegs, upper leg pegs, and lower leg pegs.11. The armature of claim 10, wherein the upper arm pegs and the upper leg pegs each include pegs extending toward an anterior surface of the armature and pegs extending toward a posterior surface of the armature.12. The armature of claim 11, wherein the lower leg pegs include pegs extending toward an anterior surface of the armature, pegs extending toward a lateral surface of the armature, and pegs extending toward a medial surface of the armature.13. The armature of claim 9, wherein the support members include a plurality of end caps covering free ends of selected ones of the strands of wire, and a plurality of locating sprues attached to the end caps by shafts.14. The armature of claim 13, wherein the end caps cover free ends corresponding to the hand portions and the foot portions.15. The armature of claim 2, wherein the support members include a plurality of end caps covering free ends of selected ones of the strands of wire.16. A posable figure, comprising: an armature formed to receive an outer covering, the armature including a lower strand of wire extending from a first foot portion to a second foot portion, a middle strand of wire extending from a first hand portion to a second hand portion, an upper strand of wire intersecting the middle wire and extending from an upper portion of the lower strand to a head portion, and a plurality of spot-welded junctures interconnecting selected ones of the strands of wire to form an articulated structure; and a continuous molded body encasing the armature. 17. The posable figure of claim 16, wherein the body is formed of a highly elastic thermoplastic material.18. The posable figure of claim 17, wherein the body is formed of a polyvinyl chloride material.19. The posable figure of claim 17, the armature further comprising a plurality of support members extending outward from selected ones of the strands of wire.20. The posable figure of claim 19, wherein the support members include a plurality of locating pegs extending substantially radially outward from selected ones of the strands of wire to an outer surface of the body.21. The posable figure of claim 20, wherein the locating pegs include upper arm pegs, upper leg pegs, and lower leg pegs.22. The posable figure of claim 21, wherein the upper arm pegs and the upper leg pegs each include pegs extending to an anterior surface of the body and pegs extending to a posterior surface of the body.23. The posable figure of claim 22, wherein the lower leg pegs include pegs extending to an anterior surface of the body, pegs extending to a lateral surface of the body, and pegs extending to a medial surface of the body.24. The posable figure of claim 23, wherein the support members include a plurality of end caps covering free ends of the lower strand and free ends of the middle strand.25. The posable figure of claim 24, wherein the support members include a plurality of locating sprues attached to the end caps by shafts.26. A method of manufacturing a posable figure, comprising: insert molding a plurality of support members extending outward from a flexible wire armature; and insert molding a continuous body encasing the armature; wherein the armature includes a plurality of strands of wire; and wherein the support members include: a plurality of locating pegs extending substantially radially outward from selected ones of the strands of wire;a plurality of end caps covering free ends of selected ones of the strands of wire; anda plurality of cylindrical locating sprues attached to the end caps by shafts.27. The method of claim 26, further comprising supporting the armature with the support members, in a position spaced away from inner walls of a mold.28. The method of claim 27, wherein the locating pegs extend to an outer surface of the body.29. The method of claim 27, wherein the end caps cover free ends corresponding to hand portions and foot portions of the armature.