Pike

Toy for Tahsin Cetinoglu

Pike is an articulated wooden doll. A toy for both small and big children. It is not only a toy but also a poser model for artists and a figure for stop-motion animators. The body parts are easily put together with elastic cords. It does not require any tool thanks to the joint mechanism. Disassembling and reassembling is also a part of the game. It is simply a wooden friend for all ages.

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Pike Toy Press Releases

Press releases for Pike are now accessible in these languages: English.

Pike Toy Translations

We ensure Pike is globally understood with translations available in these languages: Speelding AF, Lodër SQ, መጫወቻ AM, لعبة AR, Խաղալիք HY, Oyuncaq AZ, Jostailua EU, Цацка BE, খেলনা BN, Igračka BS, Играчка BG, အရုပ် MY, Joguina CA, Dulaan CEB, Chidole NY, 玩具 ZY, 玩具 ZH, Ghjoculu CO, Igračka HR, Hračka CS, Legetøj DA, Speelgoed NL, Ludilo EO, Mänguasi ET, Lelu FI, Jouet FR, Dèideag GD, Xoguete GL, სათამაშო KA, Spielzeug DE, Παιχνίδι EL, રમકડું GU, Jwèt HT, Abin Wasa HA, Mea Pāʻani HAW, צעצוע HE, खिलौना HI, Khoom Ua Si HMN, Játék HU, Leikfang IS, Ihe Egwuregwu Ụmụaka IG, Mainan ID, Bréagán GA, Giocattolo IT, おもちゃ JA, Dolanan JV, ಆಟಿಕೆ KN, Ойыншық KK, ប្រដាប់ប្រដាក្មេងលេង KM, Igikinisho RW, 장난감 KO, Lîstok KU, Оюнчук KY, ຂອງຫຼິ້ນ LO, Toy LA, Rotaļlieta LV, Žaislas LT, Spillsaach LB, Играчка MK, Kilalao MG, Mainan MS, കളിപ്പാട്ടം ML, Ġugarell MT, Taonga MI, खेळणी MR, Тоглоом MN, खेलौना NE, Leketøy NO, ଖେଳନା OR, لوبی PS, اسباب بازی FA, Zabawka PL, Brinquedo PT, ਖਿਡੌਣਾ PA, Jucărie RO, Игрушка RU, Meataalo SM, Играчка SR, Toy SN, رانديڪو SD, සෙල්ලම් බඩු SI, Hračka SK, Igrača SL, Toy SO, Sebapadiswa ST, Juguete ES, Kaulinan SU, Toy SW, Leksak SV, Laruan TL, Бозича TG, பொம்மை TA, Уенчык TT, బొమ్మ TE, ของเล่น TH, Oyuncak TR, Oýunjak TK, Іграшка UK, کھلونا UR, ئويۇنچۇق UG, O'yinchoq UZ, Đồ Chơi VI, Tegan CY, Boartersguod FY, Into Yokudlala XH, צאַצקע YI, Isere YO, Ithoyizi ZU, Toy EN.

Pike Toy Media Articles

Our articles on Pike, prepared for immediate use, are offered in several languages, including French, Turkish, Arabic (Standard), Portuguese, German, Hindi, Italian, Dutch, Korean, Indonesian, Japanese, Russian, Chinese (Mandarin), Spanish and English.

Unique Properties

Pike is an articulated wooden doll. Thanks to tension power created by the ball-ended elastic cords, it stills in the position you give. It has an athletic body look. Disassembly and assembly is part of the game. It does not require any tool. Elastic cords can pass through the joints and strapped around them to assemble the legs and arms easily. This is the unique feature of this design.

Tags

Wooden toy, Designer toys, Articulated doll, Stop motion doll, Mannequin, Poser, Character design, CNC milling

Production Technology

Pike is made of finger jointed natural beech blocks. All parts are manufactured by CNC milling technology. The parts do not have any paint, glue or fastening elements such as screws. The tiny balls, at the end of the elastic cords, are made of recycled sawdust that comes from the milling operation. A mixture of clear epoxy resin is molded with the elastic cords.

Design Challenge

The most challenging design activity for this project was solving wooden joint mechanisms and an assembly system which needs to be tough, producible, moveable, easy to assemble, be operated with an elastic cord and esthetically well designed at the same time. Several alternative solutions tested with handmade prototypes to meet the requirements.

Project Duration

The project began in June 2019 in Ankara, Turkey, and completed in Budapest, Hungary in March 2021.

Operation Flow

Pike comes up in assembled form out of its box. It is ready to play. Its arms, legs and head can take almost any posture that humans can do. You can play with it by giving action poses. Giving the best natural poses can be a challenging game with your friends. You may choose to disassemble it. It has 18 wooden parts and 26 in total with the elastic cords. So reassembling can be a funny game on its own. Touching and playing with an unpainted, raw wood gives a relaxing effect.

Research

Comparative research has been done to identify similarities and differences between similar groups of toys such as puppets, mannequins and articulated dolls. Finding the potential market and defining the age range were the main objectives. One-to-one interviews have been done to focus groups. Lots of data collected over the internet from subject related magazines, open platforms, and selling channels. Main concentration points, weaknesses and potentials have been defined by conducting experiments with a close environment over prototypes to form essential insights.

Inspiration

Toys. Making toys. Love of wood. Giving a soul to a natural material. A passion for problem solving of mechanical systems and Innovative design intention.

Project Overview

Pike Toy has been a Bronze winner in the Toys, Games and Hobby Products Design award category in the year 2020 organized by the prestigious A' Design Award & Competition. The Bronze A' Design Award is given to outstanding designs that showcase a high degree of creativity and practicality. It recognizes the dedication and skill of designers who produce work that stands out for its thoughtful development and innovative use of materials and technology. These designs are acknowledged for their professional execution and potential to influence industry standards positively. Winning this award highlights the designer's ability to blend form and function effectively, offering solutions that enhance people's lives and wellbeing.

Image Credits

For design images and photos please credit Tahsin Cetinoglu.

Bronze Recognition

Tahsin Cetinoglu was recognized with the coveted Bronze A' Design Award in 2021, a testament to excellence of their work Pike Toy.

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Introducing Pike: A Unique Articulated Wooden Doll by Tahsin Cetinoglu

Pike is an innovative wooden doll designed by Tahsin Cetinoglu, offering a unique play experience for all ages, combining art, engineering, and creativity.

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