Stikfas

STIKFAS are 3.25-inch (8cm) model assembly figures/toys made by Stikfas Pte. Ltd, a company based in Singapore. Once assembled, they can be customized with stickers (packaged as Stikers) and pieces from other sets. STIKFAS are designed so that all of the joints are moveable ball/sockets, making them poseable and interchangeable.

They are sold as kits that include accessories such as Stikers, and sometimes additional models such as a dragon, dog, or bicycle, keeping with the theme of the kit. Stikfas also have small square notches on their bodies, allowing rare earth magnets to be inserted. These notches are found on the upper legs, feet, and body sections. The curved U-shaped hands are also the same diameter as the notches. Once inserted into any of these areas, the magnets allow the Stikfas to be posed while adhering to a magnetic surface so they won't fall over.

Photo of a Stikfas toy Pirate and Ninja

Stikfas Company History

STIKFAS debuted in 2001 through a co-branding collaboration with the computer game publisher Electronic Arts. This collaboration provided proof of concept and STIKFAS Pte. Ltd. was incorporated in August. Work began on the first mass-production model of the STIKFAS Action Figure Kit, which was made available to the public in December 2001.

From 2002 to 2004, STIKFAS was licensed to Hasbro Inc. This move saw an increase in its product range, distribution network, and market recognition. During this period, STIKFAS was awarded the title of "Best Original Concept" in "Best of the Best 2002" by Wizard's Toyfare magazine, the industry's leading publication.[1] That year, STIKFAS came in second for "Most Fun and Innovative Toy" in Toyshop Magazine's consumer poll.[2]

STIKFAS debuted in Japan in the fall of 2003 under the distribution of Tomy Direct Co., Ltd. In February 2005, the first comprehensive fan book about STIKFAS, its products, and the people in the company was published by Hobby Japan, the nation's leading hobby magazine since 1969. This publication reinforced the cult status that STIKFAS had in Japan.

STIKFAS Kits

As of June 2006, different kits have been released, including recolors (where only the colors of the parts have changed). Also, numerous different blister packs consisting of a single figure and no accessories have been released.

STIKFAS Webcomics

The online webcomic community has taken notice of STIKFAS action figures due to their poseability and customizability. Several illustrators use STIKFAS as characters in ongoing webcomic adventures. Their articulation allows for body language expression, while the blank slate features offer facial customization options using Stickers, clay, paint, and/or digital tools. In these webcomics, the blank STIKFAS can be personalized by adding hair, facial features, and apparel. Clay, fabric, twine, thread, and paper are the most common materials for customization. In addition, the comics frequently feature one-of-a-kind sets and accessories, which are frequently created by the artist or borrowed from other toy lines (Playmobil, Lego blocks, Megabloks, etc.).

Stop Motion Animation

Because of their "ultra pose-ability," Stikfas figures have also been widely used to create independent stop motion animation films. The Stikfas company has hosted yearly stop motion contests at the Comic-Con Convention since 2007.

References
  1. "Stikfas". CollectionDX. Retrieved 2023-05-02.
  2. "Hasbro — Stikfas". Gregg Victor / Creative Director. Retrieved 2022-05-17.
  • Stikfas Home Page (link dead)
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