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  • New Video

    When you want to dance but only have 2 points of articulation. | STOP-MOTION ANIMATION

    March 18, 2022 /

    Here’s a stop-motion animation about a Playmobil figure who is inspired to dance by a highly-articulated action figure. Animated using a winder from Kinetic Armatures. The taller poseable figure is a Knights of the Slice design.

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    SHARPIE (Lid) Speeder Trashbash (“Kitbash” using odds, ends, and $1 stuff)

    June 22, 2021

    Make plastic toys at home with DIY INJECTION MOLDING!

    February 26, 2025

    Character Development | DIY Figure Making

    January 10, 2021
  • New Video

    OCD LEGO builders be like…

    February 24, 2022 /

    You know how it is.

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    Build a DIY bunker from TRASH for your Warhammers and them!

    April 17, 2025

    Hopefully this makes things easier.

    August 16, 2023

    From SKETCH to CAD… to MOLD? || Designing a little plastic space figure.

    September 5, 2022
  • New Video

    EPISODE 179: LEGO Animation, Armor Sculpting, ABS Welding, S.N.O.T., and more…

    February 22, 2022 /

    I’ve been busy working on a LEGO stop-motion animated project set in the Star Wars universe! Although this is really time-intense, I have been trying to document things along the way. Hope you enjoy! DOWNLOAD UNOFFICIAL ADVANCED LEGO BUILDING TECHNIQUES (PDF): https://joncraton.org/media/files/Uno… NEEDLE APPLICATORS: https://amzn.to/3v9k1u3 AVES APOXIE SCULPT: https://amzn.to/3H8rUT1 AVES SAFETY SOLVENT: https://amzn.to/35jJvdl MOLOTOW LIQUID CHROME: https://amzn.to/3BUvZJL CLAY SCULPTING TOOLS: https://amzn.to/3h6xfzS

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    “It runs STRONG in my family…” (LEGO Stop-Motion Animation)

    May 24, 2023

    The playset KID me DREAMED of: JOYTOY 1:18 SCALE!

    September 26, 2022

    Making HUNDREDS of plastic figures! (LNS 300A Injection Molding)

    June 16, 2023
  • New Video

    I’m a FULL-TIME… animator?

    January 19, 2022 /

    Can this be for real? With your help, yes indeed! I animate with DragonFrame software and the USB controller. The slider unit is by Edelkrone, and I’ll cover using that in a separate video. TACK-IT (gummy stuff used to make things stick): https://amzn.to/33pXZbm

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    “Has anyone figured out your true identity?” and more QUESTIONS ANSWERED!

    October 21, 2025

    BEAUCOUP EPISODE! (Behind-the-Scenes, Podcast, Animation, Film Gear, New Episodes, Noise Removal..)

    June 27, 2021

    How to make MINIATURE roofing metal! | REAL QUICK

    May 11, 2022
  • New Video

    I got a PROBE lens for stop-motion animation!

    December 22, 2021 /

    The Laowa Macro Probe is the craziest lens I’ve ever used! I cannot wait to produce more ANIMATION for y’all. (The “Anton’s Bait Shop” LEGO set was purchased back when it first came out. It is CRAZY EXPENSIVE now. Forgot to mention in the video!)

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    Making a MINIATURE version of my shop! (For a channel intro.)

    May 17, 2022

    Crafsman plays MINECRAFT! Featuring Minecraft Steven.

    December 6, 2025

    We made a VIDEO GAME called “LOOT DRAGGIN”!

    January 1, 2026
  • New Video

    ASMR with tiny toys! (Binaural crinkling, plastic handling, no talking until very end.)

    December 15, 2021 /

    I’ve had several requests for ASMR videos, so here is my first serious attempt at making one. To be 100% honest, I’m far more comfortable capturing crinkles and plastic handling than I am trying to whisper in y’all’s ears.

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    1986 HAD THE BEST TOYS! | Top nearly 5 toys, in no particular order

    December 20, 2020

    Making a MINIATURE version of my shop! (For a channel intro.)

    May 17, 2022

    How to make and use TOY WAX!

    March 22, 2024
  • New Video

    The most fun I’ve ever had with miniatures! (Stargrave 28mm Minis)

    December 9, 2021 /

    These Stargrave Miniatures have been a blast to customize! SO many combinations, and really nice depth and detail to the parts. This is not a sponsored video – I just like these minis! Main info website: https://www.northstarfigures.com/list… These figures can be found on Amazon, eBay, and more.

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    Make plastic toys at home with DIY INJECTION MOLDING!

    February 26, 2025

    DIY airbrush SPRAY-BOOTH from STORAGE CONTAINER!

    August 7, 2025

    How to make the most realistic harmless hatchet. (DIY Film Props)

    July 24, 2024
  • New Video

    I misunderstood MIDI… (you can use REAL samples!) | Featuring the UVI “Toy Pack”

    November 25, 2021 /

    Download Reaper from here: https://www.reaper.fm/download.php Not a sponsored video. I just REALLY like the “Toy Pack” instruments! I purchased it on sale from here: https://www.uvi.net/toy-suite (If it’s not currently on sale, wait a little while.)

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    The UFO abduction I believe… Pascagoula 1973 | SOUTHVESTIGATIONS

    November 13, 2025

    Make a steel CUTTING DIE (by hand)! DIY factory-quality cuts!

    May 19, 2026

    How to MAKE YOUR OWN ACTION FIGURE! (Using NON-DESTRUCTIVE vintage toy sampling!)

    February 16, 2023
  • New Video

    Casting a STIKFAS figure in durable rigid resin. Featuring ROBERT TOLONE!

    November 12, 2021 /

    WATCH ROBERT’S VIDEO HERE: https://youtu.be/NnEqHqzceKc

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    MODIBOTS customizable figures! (Review + Animation Test)

    July 13, 2022

    Eliminate bubbles in resin casts (without a pressure pot).

    February 21, 2021

    From SKETCH to SCULPT to SOFT RESIN! (FAUXFUBI – DIY SOFUBI at home)

    March 3, 2024
  • New Video

    I weaponized these cute puppies. | Dollar Tree + Amazon Kitbash

    November 1, 2021 /

    For this video, I decided to do a kitbash, but only allowing myself to use Final Faction weapons packs and a pack of little puppy dogs I got from Amazon. PUPPY FIGURINES: https://amzn.to/3jQEVrK FINAL FACTION weapons packs available for $1 each at Dollar Tree.

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    Melting pill bottles into robots. (The Plastic Recycling Episode)

    August 28, 2021

    Take your voice back in time! Turn a TELEPHONE into a MICROPHONE for recording! + $1 DIY MIC!

    December 13, 2024

    “It runs STRONG in my family…” (LEGO Stop-Motion Animation)

    May 24, 2023
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