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Top 10 Christmas Gifts For Animators 2013

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It’s that time of year again, when you start thinking what to buy that special animator/illustrator/creative in your life for Christmas! Presenting our top 10, in no particular order:

1. The Snowman and the Snowdog DVD (£8.00)

After its Channel 4 debut last Christmas Eve, The Snowman and the Snowdog has finally been released on DVD in time for Christmas, complete with a 45-minute ‘making-of’ special. (You can watch Skwigly’s Snowman video exclusive here.)
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Xmas Gift Snowman and Snowdog DVD

2. Cheatwell Games Morph Dough Modelling Game (£14.25)

If you hadn’t heard in the past few weeks, Morph is making a comeback due to his successful Kickstarter campaign! Why not celebrate with this modelling game – perfect for a bit of Christmas fun!
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Xmas Gift Morph It Game

3. Disney’s Art of Frozen Book (£16.49)

We’ve been waiting a long time for Disney’s Frozen, and it finally hit UK cinemas this December. Whether you have seen the film or not, this ‘Art-of’ book is a perfect winter companion, with plenty of behind-the-scenes 2D artwork and concept design.
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Xmas Gift Art of Frozen

4. Scotch Dog Tape Dispenser (£12.99)

Need we say more about this cool piece of stationary? The photo says it all!
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Xmas Gift Scotch Dog Tape Dispenser

5. Art of Monsters University (£16.25)

It has been a fair few months since the summer hit that was Monsters University was at cinemas, but Pixar have come up trumps again with another in the series of ‘Art-of’ books. (Read our review here.)
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Xmas Gift Art of Monsters University Book

6. Despicable Me 3D Eyes Minions Slippers (£8.72)

2014 saw the return of the minions in Despicable Me 2, who have spawned a number of short films and teasers themselves. Now they spawn footwear, too, with these warm, comfortable slippers – perfect for a stocking filler and those cold winter nights.
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Xmas Gift Despicable Me 2 Slippers

7. Animation Studio (£9.09)

Skwigly reviewed this fun, creative book-come-kit back in September, and it has been extremely popular on Amazon since. Primarily a great book/kit for children but wouldn’t look out of place on a professional’s book shelf!
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Xmas Gift Animation Studio Kit

8. The Art of Assassins’s Creed IV: Black Flag (£19.49)

Building on the popularity of ‘Art-of’ books for animated features, the games industry is realising the potential of such books to showcase the pre-production and concept design work that goes into producing such games. (Read our review here.)
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Xmas Gift Art of Assassins Creed Book

9. Monsters University Mini Memory (£5.53)

Another great little stocking filler and a bit of ‘animation related fun’ for Christmas Day.
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Xmas Gift Monsters University Memory Game

10. LEGO Digital Stop Motion Video Camera (£71.48)

Ahead of the 2014 LEGO Movie, this camera is perfect (and cool!) for anyone producing stop-motion films. Its macro lens is ideal for extreme close ups of your LEGO creations, and it includes LEGO Stop Animation Studio Software CD and an adjustable tripod.
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Xmas Gift Lego Digital Camera

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