Christmas Gifts for Animators 2014
Whether you’re an animator sick and tired of being asked what you want for Christmas, busy trying to meet a deadline with no time to even think about presents (Santa isn’t the only one who pulls all nighters this time of year), or you’re a friend or relative looking for a little something to give that dark room dwelling recluse in your life, animators are a tricky bunch to buy for at the festive season. So here at Skwigly we’ve put together a little list that may or may not be of use for those last minute buys.
The Art of Smallfilms (£22.50)
An absolute must have for those lovers of classic children’s TV. This book raises the bar for all art of books.
Buy from Amazon.co.uk
Adventure Time – The Art of Ooo (£16.99)
One of the most comprehensive books on a TV series, luxuriously detailed this book certainly puts the ooo in Ooo.
Buy from Amazon.co.uk
Chuck Steel: Raging Balls of Steel Justice (£2.99)
A superb stocking filler, what would Christmas be without a bit of stop motion? What Wallace and Gromit did for Hitchcock and the Beano, Chuck Steel does for Schwarzenegger and Rambo.
Buy from Amazon.co.uk
I Love Animation T-Shirt (£14.99)
As if hours spent bent over a computer, working until your eyes bled wasn’t enough evidence, you can now let those within t-shirt reading distance know where your heart truly lies.
Buy from here
The Simpsons Family History (£17.59)
Imagine if every television in the world were to be outlawed, how would you remember everything from your favourite Simpson’s flashback episodes? With a book like this you need not worry anymore.
Buy from Amazon.co.uk
The Art of the Penguins of Madagascar (£16.99)
This years silliest film gives us a glimpse behind the scenes.
Buy from Amazon.co.uk
Gromit Unleashed – Stats the Way to do it, Lad! (£35)
Miniature version of the Gavin Strange designed for Gromit unleashed covered in Wallace and Gromit facts, learn a thing or two about everyones favourite plasticine duo AND you’ll be donating to charity too!
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Persistance of Vision DVD (£20)
This fine documentary is only available through the Persistence of Vision Facebook page by donating via paypal, sounds like a lot of effort to go through but its a minuscule amount compared to the effort Mr Williams put into his film that never was, and at least you end up with a DVD with over 3 hours of extras at the end of it.
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MiniSun A3 LED Modern Ultra-Slim Art Craft Design LightPad (£49.99)
If you’re after a slightly cheaper alternative to a big expensive lightbox this’ll be a good starter kit.
Buy from Amazon.co.uk
Animal Farm [Blu-ray] (£14.64)
The UK’s first feature film is now available at the highest quality it has ever been seen (minus the cinema!) for you to own.
Buy from Amazon.co.uk
Holiday For Swing – Seth McFarlane(CD)(£12.58)
A Christmas album sung by the executive producer of a twice cancelled TV series? Maybe if Santa runs out of coal you’ll get this in your stocking instead.
Buy from Amazon.co.uk
