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.

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.

Stop-Motion FAQs | Animation Toolkit Help Centre

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Welcome to the Animation Toolkit Help Centre, whether you're just starting out or building the next big thing in frame-by-frame, we’ve got answers.

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

We recommend the Rookie Armature Kit. It’s designed to teach the fundamentals of stop-motion through hands-on building. The kit includes all the parts you need to construct a poseable puppet, along with digital build guides. Perfect for students, hobbyists and first-time animators.

Where can I buy professional armatures for stop-motion?

Right here. Animation Toolkit offers a wide range of precision-engineered armatures, including our Cyclops Armature, CNC-machined from stainless steel and aluminium. These rigs are trusted by indie studios, educators, and collectors alike.

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

To build a functional puppet, you'll need:

An armature or rig
Tie-down system
Sculpting tools (for heads, hands, and faces)
Materials like foam, clay, or silicone

We offer complete puppet-building kits and standalone tools

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

Our Cyclops Armature is the ultimate piece. With 24 points of articulation, a jaw that opens, realistic eyeball, hooved feet and a club, it’s a fully functioning animation rig and a display-worthy collectible. Only 1,000 available worldwide.

Do you ship internationally?

Yes, we ship worldwide! Whether you're animating in Australia, sculpting in Sweden, or filming frame-by-frame in the States, Animation Toolkit delivers. All international orders are securely packed and tracked, with shipping options available at checkout. Please note that customs charges may apply depending on your country’s import rules.

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