Stikfas began as a brief concept inside founder BanYJ's sketch book. As many of us, he grew up with action figures such as G.I.Joe and longed for an action figure that could move. With a child's heart for play he created Stikfas and thanks to a co-branding deal with Electronic Arts they soon began flying off the shelves. And thus began a new revolution in toys.

Standing just 3 inches tall, a Stikfas is a fully articulated action figure. Their many points of articulation is what makes them so unique. A Stikfas moves in a way that we would move and this also makes for endless posing possibilities.  
 
There are a wide variety of kits  such as a pirate, a safari girl & even a dragon and contained within each kit are stickers to place on your figure once you've assembled it.  Along with this Stikfas come in male or female. The kits come unassembled and are completely interchangeable with other Stikfas bit which make them very unique and lend to their likability.

Many Stikfans have found enjoyment in collecting & assembling them for display. The variety of kits available lends to their collectibility and appeal. Still others have found them great for their ease of customizing. Some choose to piece them together and along with some paint & green stuff create something masterful. Surf the web and you will find highly entertaining web comics and amazing stop anime films using Stikfas.  The only limit to what you can do with your Stikfas is your imagination.

In writing this article I was given the wonderful opportunity to delve into Stikfas creator, BanYJ, mind and ask him a few questions. So read on to find out more about the creation of Stikfas, where they've been and where their going.

Jeana. What sort of toys did you play with as a child?
Ban. Star Wars

Jeana. Did you always know this is what you wanted to do?
Ban. Yes.

Jeana. What goes into your creative process?
Ban. Lots of passion. LOTS!!

Jeana. How did you come up with the concept for Stikfas?
Ban. Dissatisfaction of what's out there and also at that point, I was looking for something that could fill a need I have. - A need to customize - make stuff.

Jeana. Why do you think Stikfas are so popular?
Ban. It gives people the power to create.

Jeana. Who are your heroes/ inspire you?
Ban. Hayao Miyazaki from Studio Ghibli.

Jeana. What kit is your favorite?
Ban. Alpha Male Pirate with Skeleton.

Jeana. What do you think of the customs/web comics/ stop animation that fans have created using Stikfas? Did you have those things in mind when creating Stikfas?
Ban. Yes, we did, but I think the fans have done a lot of things beyond us.

Jeana. Could you elaborate more on 3-D software Constructor and how did the idea come about? Do you think that purchasing what you've created will take away from the basic appeal of putting it together by hand or will detract long time Stikfans?
Ban. It started as I realize that not everybody can get their hands on an actual STIKFAS toy, thus, a virtual one would be cool as it is digital,more people can experience the concept behind it.

Jeana. Could you explain a bit more about the much rumored Stikworld MMO? Where did the idea come from? When can we expect to see it?
Ban. This is a long drawn project. It is basically what we wish to see if STIKFAS becomes a game - It is all about fun, really.

Jeana. How do you feel about all the awards and recognition you have received? Has it changed you in any way?
Ban. No. It has not changed us in any way. We are always so busy struggling with the reality of the whole process. We don't even have time to change :)

Jeana. How would you explain what a Stikfas is to someone who has never heard of them?
Ban. It is a toy that is 80% made, you have to put life into it.

Jeana. Did you think that they would appeal to such a range of ages?
Ban. No. It started as something i felt I wanted and as it turns out, I am not the only one.

Jeana. What do you see in the future for Stikfas?
Ban. More integration into content, software and the internet, really, without the internet, we will not be here. We are a brand born out of the internet.

Jeana. Thank you Ban Y J

As you can see Stikfas are an extremely cool toy that allows you to do pretty much what you want to do with it. I hope you take the time to explore Stikfas yourself, Stikfans contains a ton of links that make a great jumping on point.

Have fun :)