For years, toy companies have been creating animation toy kits paired with computer software, knowing that many kids aspire to tell their own imaginative stories with stop-motion films. Handheld devices like smartphones and tablets have made it even easier for kids to capture photos and videos, as well as edit and publish them within a matter of minutes.
The Stickbot Zanimation Studio is a new toy that helps a new generation make and share movies. What sets this particular toy apart from movie-making playthings of the past is that it includes two figurines, a reversible green screen stage, prop boxes and a tripod for one's smartphone.
Outside of the resources provided in this kit, there is also the Stikbot Studio app, which can be downloaded for editing and adding voiceovers.
Amateur Animation Toys
The Stickbot Zanimation Studio Includes a Green Screen for Movie-Making
Trend Themes
1. Stop-motion Film-making Toys - The popularity of hand-held devices and increasing penchant for creativity among children presents opportunities to innovate and offer stop-motion film-making toys.
2. Smartphone-centric Toys - The Stickbot Zanimation Studio's integration with smartphone technology presents opportunities for other toy companies to create smartphone-centric toys that cater to creative children.
3. Accessories for Animation - Providing animation accessories as part of a toy kit, such as the green screen stage and tripod included in the Stickbot Zanimation Studio, presents opportunities for other toy companies to innovate in the accessories space.
Industry Implications
1. Toy Industry - The Stickbot Zanimation Studio and its unique offerings presents opportunities for other toy companies to step up their game and innovate.
2. App Development - The Stikbot Studio app and its user-friendly interface present opportunities for other app developers to create similar apps that cater to aspiring animators and movie makers.
3. Photography/video Technology - With the popularity of creating content using handheld devices, toy and technology manufacturers can team up to innovate in photography and video technology, creating tools that cater to children and their creative endeavors.