What’s the best stop-motion animation kit for beginners?

The Rookie Armature Kit by Animation Toolkit is ideal. It includes everything needed to build a poseable puppet and is designed to teach stop-motion fundamentals to beginners and students.

Where can I buy professional armatures for stop-motion animation?

Animation Toolkit offers a range of precision-machined armatures, including the pro-grade Cyclops Armature. These kits are used by indie studios, educators, and collectors alike.

What tools do I need for stop-motion puppet building?

You'll need a rig, tie-downs, sculpting tools, and materials. Animation Toolkit supplies full puppet-building kits plus STL files for 3D-printing custom tools and parts.

Are there digital assets for stop-motion animators?

Animation Toolkit is building Anibild, a digital platform offering downloadable Aniskins, loopable cycles, lip-sync kits, and printable rig components — all made for physical/digital hybrid workflows.

What’s a good collectible or desk toy for stop-motion fans?

Cyclops by Animation Toolkit is a limited-edition armatue with 24 points of articulation, realistic features, and premium packaging — made for display or production.

Animation Stage (mono)

Anibild

UPC:

5060323510087

£83.33

Width:

60.00 (cm)

Height:

45.00 (cm)

Depth:

4.00 (cm)

Current Stock:

Quantity:

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Stop-Motion Stage

If you’re serious about stop motion, you need a serious surface.

The Animation Toolkit Stop-Motion Set-Base is a purpose-built, professional-standard animation platform designed to give you stability, flexibility and precision — whether you're working from a bedroom studio, classroom, or production space.

No adapting desks. No wobble. No compromise.

Dimensions

W59.4cm x L42cm x H30cm
Designed exactly to A2 paper size for seamless set design and background work.

Choose Your Top

1mm Perforated Zinc Steel Top

Ideal for magnetic tie-down armatures
Compatible with threaded tie-downs up to M5
Perfect for precision walk cycles and controlled movement

2mm MDF Top

Clean, traditional animation surface
Designed for threaded tie-down armatures
Smooth, professional finish

Both options are built on a quality machined MDF frame with a lacquered finish for durability and strength.

Compatible with all Animation Toolkit armatures — and most other professional armature systems.

Designed Around Real Animation Workflows

Because it’s built to A2 dimensions:

Backgrounds transfer easily
Foam board, card and printed sets fit perfectly
Paper materials are widely available and affordable
Designing and swapping sets becomes fast and efficient

When you’re done?

The platform collapses flat and fits into an A2 portfolio case (not supplied) — making it ideal for students, colleges and studios moving between spaces.

Scale Your Set

Need more room?

Join two together to create an A1 sized stage.
Add more to build a larger modular platform.

Perfect for:

Schools & colleges
Studio builds
Larger production environments

Built for:

Practice animation cycles
Test shots
Short films
Small productions
Professional studio work

What’s Included

1 x Stop-Motion Set-Base

Construction required.
Instructions provided.

Tools needed:

Flat head screwdriver
Cross head screwdriver

Assembly time: approx. 20 minutes.

This isn’t just a board on a table.
It’s a purpose-built animation platform designed to elevate your work.

Animation Stage (mono)

Description