12 Best Stop Motion Animation Kits for Kids in 2022 [Buying Guide]

When it comes to making movies or short films, almost all the kids nowadays would have some form of interest in it. Especially with how accessible watching movies and videos have become thanks to Netflix and YouTube. Curious kids are always interested in how its done. This is where Stop motion animation kits come in.

And so, we have put together a list of the Best Stop Motion Animation Kits for Kids in 2022. This list will help you evaluate the different kind of products out there as well as help you with your buying process.

We will first take you through a detailed, yet brief Buying Guide and then we will move on to the reviews and their list.

With these animation studios and Kits, your kids will have all that they need to get started making awesome Stop Motion Animations. Though some of these products have a higher learning curve, that is not to say they will not have fun with these products.

Our Top Picks

Best Budget Option — Zu3D Animation Kit

“While staying in a budget, if you want a Kit that covers all your needs, the Zu3D is the one to get.”

Best Professional Option — Dragonframe 3

“While you do get the most Professionality out of the Dragonframe 3, be aware of the level of difficulty that this product comes with.”

Best Animation Kit — Stopmotion Explosion: Motion Animation Kit

“The Stopmotion Explosion: Motion Animation Kit will make sure your kids have hours of fun, even after spending hours on the toy.”

Best Animation Studio — Animation Studio by Helen Piercy

“Helen Piercy offers all that you will want from your studio. Though the learning curve for the studio is a little tough, but it gives a real life depiction of real life animation.”

Best Stop Motion Animation Kits for Kids in 2022

Name	Camera	Props	System Requirement	Software or App	Recomme–nded Age	Safety Hazards
1. Stopmotion Explosion: Motion Animation Kit	1080p (Included)	Not Included	Windows 7+ / Mac OS 10.7.1+	Software (Included)	13+	Choking Hazard, The camera can be thrown
2. Hue Animation Studio	720p (Included)	Not Included	Windows 7+ / Mac OS 10.5+	Software (Included)	7-13	Choking Hazard, The camera can be thrown
3. OgoBild Animate It	Not Included	108 construction pieces	Windows 7+ / Mac OS 10.5	Software (Included)	6+	Choking Hazard
4. Zu3D Animation Kit	1080p (Included)	Modeling Clay and Toys	Windows 7+ / Mac OS 10.7.1+ / IPad	Software (Included)	13+	Choking Hazard, The camera can be thrown
5. Dragonframe 3	Not Included	Not Included	Windows 7+ / Mac OS 10.6.8+	Software (Included)	13+	Pieces can be thrown
6. VidBox Stop Motion Studio	Not Included	Not Included	Windows 7+ / Mac OS 10.6.8+	Software (Included)	13+	Pieces can be thrown
7. Minecraft Stop-Motion Animation Studio	Not Included	15 Props, 1 Movie Stage and 4 Backgrounds	Android 4.2.2+ / iPad 2+ or iPhone 4+	App (Included)	6+	Choking Hazard
8. I Can Animate It	6MP (Included)	Not Included	Windows 7+ / Mac OS 10.6+	Software (Included)	6+	Choking Hazard, The camera can be thrown
9. Zing TST617A Animation Studio	Not Included	1 tripod, 1 Stikbot, 1 Stikbot pet, 2 in 1 Green stage	Android 4.2.2+ / iPad 2+ or iPhone 4+	App (Included)	6+	Choking Hazard
10. Klutz Lego Make Your Own Movie Kit	Not Included	36 Pieces	Android 4.2.2+ / iPad 2+ or iPhone 4+	App (Included)	8+	Choking Hazard
11. Lego Movie Maker kit	Not Included	482 Pieces	Android 4.2.2+ / iPad 2+ or iPhone 4+	App (Included)	8+	Choking Hazard
12. Animation Studio by Helen Piercy	Not Included	Included	Windows 7+ / Mac OS 10.6.8+	Software (Included)	7 – 9	Choking Hazard

1. Stopmotion Explosion: Motion Animation Kit

In at number one, the Stopmotion Explotion: Motion Animation Kit is our overall best pick out of the bunch. This is a complete kit that comes with everything that you might ever need in order to make your own imagination come true.

You get a High Definition 1080p camera that will help you can carry around and has been upgraded for the year of 2022.

You also get a software that has been specifically designed for this kit. The software comes in a CD and so you will only be able to use it in either a laptop or a PC. And to help you with the video making process, you get a 300 paged book that includes almost everything.

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What you cannot take away from theis Stop Motion Kit is the fact that it is cool. And as some “redditors” have pointed out, combining this product with a Lego base set and a couple of good lights would be the way to go.

In comparison to other products on the market, you will not have to worry about if this toy will still be enjoyable after a few years or not. As with the amount of features that this product comes with, older kids can enjoy playing with it too.

2. Hue Animation Studio

A close second on our list. The Hue Animation studio is all that you will need to make great master pieces too.

You get this Animation Kit with a 720p camera that comes with its own flexible stand. Meaning you can put it in all types of weird angles and film in any orientation you want.

You also get a 60 paged detailed guide to ensure you have everything you need and never go wrong. Plus the 60 pages mean you won’t be intimidated by all the extra information in the book. They also give you a CD with the Kit that will hold the software that you can run with this kit.

Though beware, the Hue Animation Studio only works on MAC and Windows. So if you have any other Operating System, such as Linux etc, you will need to either get a new Operating System or you’ll have to keep looking for some other product.

3. OgoBild Animate It

The OgoBild Animate It is brought to you by the creators of Wallace, Gormit and Chicken Run. So you can be sure that this product is going to deliver on what it promises because it is by professional veterans in the field.

The OgoBild Animate Kit makes sure that it is a simple and easy to use kit for anyone over the age of 8. And to put all of your imagination together, you get a camera with a stand for better angles. While with the software you get loads of tools to help you be creative.

And to be up with the 21st century, you get an easy to upload to YouTube feature making it easy to connect with your account and upload your videos.

If you want a more in-depth look at what you will be able to accomplish with the OgoBild Animate it. You can watch an animated video made using this kit in the video below:

4. Zu3D Animation Kit

The Zu3D Animation Kit is one that might not only be familiar to your kids but to you as well. As this is one of the most used animation kits in schools throughout the world.

So if you do buy this, the learning curve might already be jumped a little with some prior experience.

The Zu3D comes with a webcam that you can use with either your phone, tablet or even separately. Giving you all the functionality that you might need.

It also comes with a lifetime software and because schools are Zu3D’s market, it has been especially made easy and accessible for kids. And as a bonus it comes with all the extra features such as green screening and sound effects.

Where the Zu3D Animation Kit shines is the amount of features that it comes with. Leaving all the other toys in this price category behind. You can now zoom in instantly within individual frames, cut, copy, paste entire clips or frames and much more.

5. Dragonframe 3

If you are looking for something that is a little more serious and something that will help you to compete with all the big fishes out there, then the Dragonframe 3 is the way to go.

Now this Kit comes with nothing too fancy but rather just a software. But what a software that is. You get functionality that you get no where else. You get tools for Animation, Cinematography, vector based drawing and much much more.

Though do keep in mind as this is something that is for the older kids out there, even though it comes with a very simple interface, younger kids will have trouble with it. You also will need a separate camera or webcam to record the footage. And you do not get any extra props either. But if you are looking for pure Stop Motion and don’t want anything extra, this is it for you.

Dragonframe 3, though expensive, is one of the best on this list. In terms of functionality and the support staff that they have. CameronClarkFilm from Reddit remarks about how when he first bought the software he did run into some issues, though when he contacted the support team, they were fast and helpful. This type of support is not common in this sort of industry.

6. VidBox Stop Motion Studio

If you are looking for an amazing software like the Dragonframe 3 yet something that is going to be more suitable for the younger audience, then the VidBox Stop Motion Studio is the deal for you.

Now you might ask, why would someone go for this Stop Motion Studio rather than all the other Stop Motion Animation Kits out there that get you all the extra things too? Well that is because these are more suited for an audience that already have a camera or a cam recorder etc. These specific studios act like kits and rather provide more functionality when you start making a video once.

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The VidBox provide you the opportunity to directly upload your videos to YouTube and Facebook both as well as compatibility with a lot of the cameras out there too. You also get functions like greenscreen editing and Onionskin which both help a lot in creating and editing movies.

The VidBox Stop Motion Studio, as pointed out by Armin_Studios on Reddit, works smoothly especially if you use it with your phone.

7. Minecraft Stop-Motion Animation Studio

Minecraft might sound familiar to a lot of the kids out there nowadays. And if so, they’ll be excited to use their imagination not only in the game anymore, but also in the real world.

With the Minecraft Stop-Motion Kit, you won’t need to worry about having space or wondering if your PC/Laptop can handle the software or not. Because this kit comes in an App form. Meaning you can use any of your phones or tablet to use and edit whatever you shoot.

You also get a variety of props such as 3 Figurines, 6 different backgrounds, 1 movie stage, a device holder and 18 other different accessories.

If you want to have a closer look on how this product performs, check out this video by user Xenderman on YouTube, that they made using this Animation Studio:

8. I Can Animate It Studio

This I Can Animate it Studio Kit by Kudlian might look a little confusing at first. And that is because it does not come with its own guide book. But Kudlian solved this problem by giving the guidance and instructions online. Which in today’s day and age is useful, because saving paper = no cutting down trees.

Unlike the few Stop Motion Animation Kits that have been on this list before, with the I Can Animate it Studio, you do get not only a device holder but also a separate webcam to shoot all your shots.

The real thing that shines with this Kit is their software. You get compatibility with Windows as well as Mac OS and at the same time, get loads of features too. Features such as Onionskin, editing with green screens and many more.

While the Webcam Quality for the product is not great, you do not need to worry. The best thing about this studio is that it is compatible with your phones. Which will make your life a lot easier. Especially if your kids are just starting out.

9. Zing TST617A Animation Studio

The Zing TST617A might come with a hard name to remember but other than that, it is pretty simple and easy sailings in terms of user experience.

With the Zing, you get a tripod but not a separate came. Though do not worry as that doesn’t end up being a big problem. As the Zing, comes with its own special dedicated app that can run on Android and Apple both. So you can capture whatever you want with any phone that you have around.

You also get props such as action figures that can move into complex shapes as well as green screens. And though the app might seem a bit frustrating in the start, once you get a hang of it, you can do wonders using it.

10. Klutz Lego Make Your Own Movie Kit

If you are going to go for a Kit, why not go for one that is by a company that is well known in the world of Children toys?

The Klutz Kit by Lego comes with not only an 80 page detailed guide (which might be harder for the younger kids to interpret) but also with props. These props include 6 backgrounds as well as 36 different elements that you can use to create any top of story line you want.

With the Klutz, you do not get any heavy software but rather an app that you can download to mix and edit things on the go. This app proves to be reliable and compatible with also all the devices out there too.

One of the best things that the Klutz Lego Make Your Own Movie Kit, as a user of the toy pointed out, is that your kids will not require any help at all. They will be reading the instructions book and figuring out everything on their own.

11. Lego Movie Maker Kit

If you are looking for Stop Motion Animation Kits and the last one by Lego was too straight forward for you and did not have enough features, Well the Lego Movie Maker Kit would not disappoint you.

This Kit has been specifically made for all the kids that are fans of the Lego Movie 2. As you get 3 figurines from that movie; Emmet, Lucy & Rex. You also get 482 other pieces to help you create the ultimate action scene from the Lego Movie 2.

To make things easier for you to shoot, Lego has also created sliders to make it easier for you to move different characters between the different shots.

With the Lego Movie Maker Kit, the main focus is not on Stop Motion but Real Live Movies. Though if you do have an app that can do Stop Motion, you can turn the live Movie in a Stop Motion kit. With this Kit, one of the benefits that it has over other kits is the place holder that it comes with.

On the holder, you can easily attach and secure your mobile. Then easily move your phone around while keeping the angle same.

12. Animation Studio by Helen Piercy

Just like some of the other Stop Motion Animation Kits come from veteran experienced companies, this Animation Studio also comes from one of the veterans. This Studio has been designed by Helen Piercy, an animator that has been in the field of teaching kids how to make movies for years now.

And so, this Studio doesn’t disappoint either. You get all the features that match those of from bigger companies such as editing Green Screens as well as Onionskin to name a few.

You also get tutorials to learn 2D as well as 3D techniques for puppets, clay modeling and story board telling. And as a bonus, Helen Piercy has also added props and backgrounds to make this package a pretty sweet deal.

Helen also has a website on which she has shared a video about the product that this studio produces. You can follow the link to see what she has shared.

Buying Guide

Recommended Age

Making something creative with a Stop Motion Animation kit is going to be a lengthy process that will include patience and some form of information to use the Kits properly. So when choosing the Animation Kit, keep in mind the Recommended Age that has been specified by the company. As if the product is intended for older kids, the younger ones might have difficulty in using the product.

Different form of Kits

When it comes to Animation Kits, you will find a few of them with different features. The Main difference between them would be if they come as complete kits or not. Basically if you do buy a complete Kit, you will get a camera and everything else with the product.

The only thing you will need other than the complete animation kit would be a computer to use the software. Other than that, you can also choose to go for Kits that do not come with a camera separately.

For this, you will need to use a smartphone to record the video. And lastly, the Kits that are on the market are the zoetrope type kits. The difference is that they do not come with any electronics. So you won’t be able to make full films with this one.

Extra Features

As extra features, with some of the kits you get Props and full on sets included. These help you create the scenes that you need. You will also be able to change the orientation of some of the props which gives you extra functionality too.

Apps

When it comes to making a Stop Motion Animation, you are going to need a few things. One of them is the camera or smartphone. While the other one is going to be the App on your phone that will allow you to combine everything the way you want it to be.

Some of the companies out there will make their own apps and it will help you a lot with the integration but if the kit that you choose does not come with a dedicated app. Do not worry. As there are a lot of good apps on the market right now that you can go for. These 3rd party apps are amazing and will get your job done too.

Software

For the putting together part, you will either need an App or a Proper Software. These Software will end up needing a hardware such as either a laptop or a PC. Before you decide an animation kit, make sure you are aware of the system requirements that will be needed if the kit is only supported through a software.