{"id":588,"date":"2016-11-06T11:02:58","date_gmt":"2016-11-06T17:02:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.learningtostem.com\/?p=588"},"modified":"2017-01-03T20:42:10","modified_gmt":"2017-01-04T02:42:10","slug":"6-best-mini-stop-motion-kits-introducing-animation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.learningtostem.com\/6-best-mini-stop-motion-kits-introducing-animation\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Best Mini Stop Motion Kits For Introducing Animation"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Not only are the best mini stop motion kits great at bringing a child&#8217;s toys to life, they excel at getting kids to interact with technology. That is, outside of traditional handheld devices.<\/p>\n<p>Mini stop motion kits can also add a previously unknown, new dimension to what they can accomplish with the technologies (e.g., smart phones) they have available. Though, it may be easier to purchase a kit that comes with a camera.<\/p>\n<p>Before purchasing a stop motion kit,\u00a0be sure you understand the technical knowledge of your child. Unlike some STEM toys or kits, mini stop motion kits can be challenging. <strong>They can also require much patience<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Best Mini Stop Motion Kits Summary<\/h3>\n<p>Without Camera: <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2hiJ31S\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Minecraft Stop-Motion Animation Studio<\/span><\/strong><\/a> (particularly if current price is around $20 and not MSRP of $35)<\/p>\n<p>With Camera: <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2hiHoti\"><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong>Hue Animation Studio<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2hiJ31S\">Minecraft Stop-Motion Animation Studio<\/a><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_520\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-520\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2hiJ31S\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-520 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.learningtostem.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/CheckAmazonCurrentPrice-300x40.png\" alt=\"This is an affiliate link. See link in footer for more information.\" width=\"300\" height=\"40\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.learningtostem.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/CheckAmazonCurrentPrice-300x40.png 300w, https:\/\/www.learningtostem.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/CheckAmazonCurrentPrice.png 391w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-520\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">This is an affiliate link. See link in footer for more information.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Recommended Ages:\u00a0<\/strong>6 &#8211; 12 years old<\/p>\n<p><strong>MSRP:\u00a0<\/strong>$34.99<\/p>\n<p><strong>Camera:\u00a0<\/strong>No<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Mattel-CMH76-Minecraft-Stop-Motion-Animation\/dp\/B00RZ628O8\/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1478409904&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=minecraft+stop+motion\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-594 size-mh-magazine-lite-content\" src=\"https:\/\/www.learningtostem.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Minecraft-Stop-Motion-Studio-678x381.jpg\" alt=\"Mini Stop Motion Kits: Minecraft Stop-Motion Kit\" width=\"678\" height=\"381\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Pros<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The kit comes with a nice array of accessories: phone stand, stages, minifigures, and blocks.<\/li>\n<li>The <strong>repeat play value<\/strong> with this kit is high. Kids who engage with it will spend 1 or more hours per shoot. It also encourage <strong>creative thinking and independent play<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cons<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The Stop-Motion Animation Studio is <strong>not compatible with full-size figures<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>The stand works well, but it is <strong>prone to shaking which can disrupt a photo shoot<\/strong>. Some users have suggested using a selfie stick in conjunction with the stand.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Final Take:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>If you do not need a camera<\/strong>, the Minecraft Stop-Motion Animation Studio is <strong>one of the best mini stop motion kits available<\/strong>. The included accessories are much <strong>better than those included in similarly priced sets<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>The <strong>primary opposition<\/strong> to this model is the <strong>potential disruption due to the camera shaking<\/strong>. Unfortunately, this can be a <strong>common concern with any non-professional setup<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2hghg4J\">Hue Animation Studio<\/a><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_520\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-520\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2hghg4J\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-520 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.learningtostem.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/CheckAmazonCurrentPrice-300x40.png\" alt=\"This is an affiliate link. See link in footer for more information.\" width=\"300\" height=\"40\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.learningtostem.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/CheckAmazonCurrentPrice-300x40.png 300w, https:\/\/www.learningtostem.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/CheckAmazonCurrentPrice.png 391w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-520\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">This is an affiliate link. See link in footer for more information.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Recommended Ages:\u00a0<\/strong>8 years or older<\/p>\n<p><strong>MSRP:\u00a0<\/strong>$99.95 (can often find discounted)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Camera:\u00a0<\/strong>Yes<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Mattel-CMH76-Minecraft-Stop-Motion-Animation\/dp\/B00RZ628O8\/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1478409904&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=minecraft+stop+motion\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-598 size-mh-magazine-lite-content\" src=\"https:\/\/www.learningtostem.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Hue-Animation-Studio-678x381.jpg\" alt=\"Mini Stop Motion Kits: Hue Animation Studio\" width=\"678\" height=\"381\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Pros<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Hue Animation provides <strong>lots of tools<\/strong> to ensure you and your kids enjoy their animation studio: \u00a0<strong>online tutorials, the comprehensive instruction book, and examples<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>For the price, the camera is very high quality and a great stop motion camera for kids<\/strong> to use; it is much better than the cameras included in comparable kits.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cons<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Reviews are <strong>overwhelmingly positive<\/strong>. That said, a <strong>small number of users have been dissatisfied with the system<\/strong>, claiming that the kit did not work or the camera would not focus.To prevent any problems, <strong>we suggest checking the system before your return date expires.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Final Take:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Hue Animation Studio is <strong>arguably the best value on the market<\/strong>. The quality camera, good software, and included tools all\u00a0add up to an <strong>award winning stop motion kit<\/strong> that is popular in classrooms.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Wonder-Forge-Disney-Imagicademy-Storymation\/dp\/B015OWBUNO\/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1478409932&amp;sr=8-9&amp;keywords=stop+motion+kit\">Wonder Forge Disney Imagicademy Storymation Studio<\/a><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_520\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-520\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2hffQEV\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-520 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.learningtostem.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/CheckAmazonCurrentPrice-300x40.png\" alt=\"This is an affiliate link. See link in footer for more information.\" width=\"300\" height=\"40\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.learningtostem.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/CheckAmazonCurrentPrice-300x40.png 300w, https:\/\/www.learningtostem.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/CheckAmazonCurrentPrice.png 391w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-520\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">This is an affiliate link. See link in footer for more information.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Recommended Ages:\u00a0<\/strong>4 &#8211; 10\u00a0years old<\/p>\n<p><strong>MSRP:\u00a0<\/strong>$15.99<\/p>\n<p><strong>Camera:\u00a0<\/strong>No<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2hffQEV\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-599 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.learningtostem.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/WonderForge-Storymation-Studio-300x237.jpg\" alt=\"Mini Stop Motion Kits: Wonderforge Storymation Studio\" width=\"300\" height=\"237\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.learningtostem.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/WonderForge-Storymation-Studio-300x237.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.learningtostem.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/WonderForge-Storymation-Studio-768x607.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.learningtostem.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/WonderForge-Storymation-Studio-1024x809.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.learningtostem.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/WonderForge-Storymation-Studio.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Pros<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The kit comes with a nice array of accessories:\u00a0<strong>clear plastic stands, clear plastic sticks, stages with different backgrounds, cardboard cutouts, play-dough, and clay molds<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Good, easy-to-use software<\/strong> make for an enjoyable experience<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cons<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The software features a clap-to-snap feature that can lead to inadvertent images that cannot be easily edited out of the native software<\/li>\n<li><strong>Only includes 2 figures,\u00a0<\/strong>and they cannot be easily posed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Final Take:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>For the price, you cannot go wrong with giving this set a try<\/strong>. <strong>Several librarians<\/strong> we spoke to <strong>recommended the set<\/strong> and Amazon reviews have been mostly favorable.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2hgidKs\">StikBot Studio<\/a><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_520\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-520\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2hgidKs\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-520 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.learningtostem.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/CheckAmazonCurrentPrice-300x40.png\" alt=\"This is an affiliate link. See link in footer for more information.\" width=\"300\" height=\"40\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.learningtostem.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/CheckAmazonCurrentPrice-300x40.png 300w, https:\/\/www.learningtostem.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/CheckAmazonCurrentPrice.png 391w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-520\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">This is an affiliate link. See link in footer for more information.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Recommended Ages:\u00a0<\/strong>4 years and older<\/p>\n<p><strong>MSRP:\u00a0<\/strong>$25.00 (often discounted 20-40%)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Camera:\u00a0<\/strong>No<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Mattel-CMH76-Minecraft-Stop-Motion-Animation\/dp\/B00RZ628O8\/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1478409904&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=minecraft+stop+motion\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-601 size-mh-magazine-lite-content\" src=\"https:\/\/www.learningtostem.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/StikBot-Studio-1-678x381.jpg\" alt=\"Mini Stop Motion Kits: StikBot Studio\" width=\"678\" height=\"381\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Pros<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The kit has several useful accessories: <strong>camera tripod, two stikbot figures, and most importantly a green\/blue screen<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>The set has high replay value with several durable components (tripod, figures) and useful, easy-to-use software.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cons<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The <strong>green\/blue screen is not durable<\/strong> and may become unusable after medium use.<\/li>\n<li>The stikbots, while fun, are not the <strong>easiest to pose in videos<\/strong> due to\u00a0their elastic cording and dependence on suction cups.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Final Take:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Overall, this is not a bad set. However, for the price, <strong>I would recommend going with either the WonderForge Storymation Studio or the Minecraft Stop-Motion Animation Studio<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2hgbEY6\">Stopmotion Explosion<\/a><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_520\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-520\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2hgbEY6\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-520 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.learningtostem.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/CheckAmazonCurrentPrice-300x40.png\" alt=\"This is an affiliate link. See link in footer for more information.\" width=\"300\" height=\"40\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.learningtostem.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/CheckAmazonCurrentPrice-300x40.png 300w, https:\/\/www.learningtostem.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/CheckAmazonCurrentPrice.png 391w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-520\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">This is an affiliate link. See link in footer for more information.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Recommended Ages:\u00a0<\/strong>6 months (really?) &#8211; 8 years<\/p>\n<p><strong>MSRP:<\/strong> $79.00<\/p>\n<p><strong>Camera:\u00a0<\/strong>Yes<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Stopmotion-Explosion-Complete-Animation-Windows\/dp\/B009H4Q6YY\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-592 size-mh-magazine-lite-content\" src=\"https:\/\/www.learningtostem.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Stopmotion-Explosion-500x381.jpg\" alt=\"Mini Stop Motion Kit: Stopmotion Explosion\" width=\"500\" height=\"381\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.learningtostem.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Stopmotion-Explosion-500x381.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.learningtostem.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Stopmotion-Explosion-80x60.jpg 80w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Pros<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The kit includes an awesome 290-page resource book<\/strong> to guide users through the basics and offer suggestions for movies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cons<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The software included with the kit is <strong>good for a beginner<\/strong>. But, you will want to find <strong>something different if your child uses it extensively<\/strong>.For example, you cannot add sound directly within the included software.<\/li>\n<li>The stop motion camera is kid-friendly, but its quality is not good enough to justify the price of the kit.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Final Take:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Absolutely cannot recommend<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>If the price were lower, then this seems like a reasonable <strong>package of a decent camera and awesome book<\/strong>. The software, while almost universally panned, could easily be replaced with free alternatives available online.<\/p>\n<p>Unfortunately, the <strong>price eliminates this one<\/strong> from consideration.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2hfkxhO\">OgoBild Animate It Studio Kit with Webcam<\/a><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_520\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-520\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2hfkxhO\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-520 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.learningtostem.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/CheckAmazonCurrentPrice-300x40.png\" alt=\"This is an affiliate link. See link in footer for more information.\" width=\"300\" height=\"40\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.learningtostem.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/CheckAmazonCurrentPrice-300x40.png 300w, https:\/\/www.learningtostem.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/CheckAmazonCurrentPrice.png 391w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-520\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">This is an affiliate link. See link in footer for more information.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Recommended Ages:\u00a0<\/strong>6 months (really?) &#8211; 8 years<\/p>\n<p><strong>MSRP:<\/strong> $34.99 (often discounted 25-40%)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Camera: <\/strong>Yes<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/OgoSport-OgoBild-Animate-Studio-Webcam\/dp\/B00KH6BQJG\/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1478405578&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=ogosport+stop+motion\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-589 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.learningtostem.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/OgoBild-Stop-Motion-Kit-300x280.jpg\" alt=\"Mini Stop Motion Kit: OgoBild Animate It\" width=\"478\" height=\"446\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.learningtostem.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/OgoBild-Stop-Motion-Kit-300x280.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.learningtostem.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/OgoBild-Stop-Motion-Kit-768x717.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.learningtostem.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/OgoBild-Stop-Motion-Kit-1024x956.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.learningtostem.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/OgoBild-Stop-Motion-Kit.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 478px) 100vw, 478px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Pros<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>One of the <strong>least expensive all-in-one<\/strong> mini stop motion kits available<\/li>\n<li>The kit comes with &#8220;103 OgoBild interchangeable pieces&#8221; which can allow your child to be as creative as she or he wants to be.<\/li>\n<li>Software is <strong>rather easy to use,<\/strong> but note that a premium version is available which is required to add sound.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cons<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The manufacturer-provided <strong>suction cups are not able <\/strong>to always hold camera upright<\/li>\n<li><strong>The camera is also not high quality<\/strong> and can fog and have difficulty getting into focus<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Final Take<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>I\u00a0<strong>cannot recommend the OgoBild Animate It Studio Kit<\/strong> despite the overall favorable reviews on Amazon. The instability of the camera and multiple users mentioning the camera falling over make this kit <strong>too unreliable and too likely to cause frustration<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>User Comments<\/h3>\n<p>Know a better product available? Tell us in the comments what you think should have been included on our list of best mini stop motion kits.<\/p>\n<p>Or, have experience with any of these? We&#8217;d love to hear about it in the comments.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Not only are the best mini stop motion kits great at bringing a child&#8217;s toys to life, they excel at getting kids to interact with technology. That is, outside of traditional handheld devices. 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