SpinalRings

Interlocking Mechanisms

	Octofungi is designed to lock together without any screws or other hardware fasteners. The key to this locking mechanism is the "stars" (pictured to the left) which support the body at the top and bottom. Each shoulder has a series of pins which fit into the vertebrate-like rings (pictured below).
These rings surround a tube, which in turn surrounds the spine boards. The shoulders are locked into place by the two stars. The legs snap around the shoulders with the same pin technique. So, essentially, the entire piece is held together by the stars at the top and bottom of the body and the rings in the middle of the body.

For information about the materials used in Octofungi, see materials.