A very Happy Christmas and best wishes for 2025
We will be closed from 1pm on Christmas Eve and will not re-open until the 2nd January. During this time emails will be monitored, but any orders placed will not be processed until we re-open. If you've not seen it already, the trailer for the new Wallace & Gromit film looks great. It'll be on BBC 1 on Christmas Day
We recently came across the fascinating (and fiery) history of the original Harbutt’s Plasticine factory. After a catastrophic factory fire in 1963 caused by melted plastic piping, a landmark legal case followed, reshaping how liability and damages are handled in English contract law. A must-know tale for anyone who loves Plasticine or obscure legal precedents.
Ever wondered what it’s really like to be a stop motion animator? It’s more than just playing with puppets, it's a blend of patience, precision, and creativity. From crafting characters one frame at a time to working with specialized tools like armatures and tie-down magnets, stop motion animation is both an art and a discipline. Whether you're part of a major studio or building passion projects at home, this career brings inanimate objects to life, literally, frame by frame. Discover the challenges, rewards, and day-to-day realities of this uniquely hands-on animation job.
Ever wondered what it’s like to be the creative mind behind your favourite animated movies? Discover the highs, challenges, and magic of being a scriptwriter for animated feature films.
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History of Stop Motion
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