Tree Town Toys Debuts SpinAnimator Studio, a Screen-Free Animation Toy for Kids

Tree Town Toys launched SpinAnimator Studio, a screen-free animation toy that lets kids draw animation strips, load them into a wheel and spin to watch their drawings move, the company said on October 22, 2026. The kit includes 48 themed animation strips, 10 markers, a fine-line pen, a 12-page instruction and idea guide and a storage tray, according to EIN Presswire.

How SpinAnimator Studio Works

Kids draw or color an animation strip, load it into the SpinAnimator wheel and spin, the company said. The toy introduces frame-by-frame animation principles through hands-on play, letting kids explore sequencing, motion and visual storytelling without technology. The company describes SpinAnimator Studio as patented, screen-free and battery-free, for kids ages 6 and up.

Doug Cass, Tree Town Toys Founder and Head of Sales, said, "Animation has always had a sense of magic to it, and SpinAnimator lets kids experience that magic for themselves." He added, "They're not just watching something happen — they're creating it, experimenting with it and then seeing their own artwork move. That moment is what makes this toy so engaging."

Tree Town Toys also introduced a Peanuts Edition of SpinAnimator Studio, bringing Snoopy, Charlie Brown and the Peanuts gang into the activity. Kids can color and customize Peanuts-themed animation strips, load them into the wheel and spin to watch the characters move. The company said the edition expands its portfolio of licensed creative products.

SpinAnimator is available on Amazon.com and at specialty retail stores, the company said. Tree Town Toys lists more information at TreeTownToys.com.

Tree Town Toys' Distribution and Product Lines

According to akta.pro company records, Tree Town Toys is a private company founded in 2024 and headquartered in Ann Arbor, with a headcount range of 1-10, revenue estimated under $1 million and a valuation estimate under $10 million. The same records list Famous Toys as its Canadian distribution partner, with Canadian retailers directing order inquiries to Famous Toys, and a wholesale storefront on the Faire marketplace for wholesale customers.

The records also show the Yes & Know product line includes 6 classic book titles, and the Art Café product line includes three color combinations: Dreamy Colors, Beachy Colors and Cheery Colors.

Peanuts Edition Availability

The Peanuts Edition of SpinAnimator Studio is available alongside the standard kit on Amazon.com and at specialty retail stores, the company said. Tree Town Toys said the Peanuts characters and related intellectual property are owned by Peanuts Worldwide, which is 80% owned by the Sony Group and 20% owned by the family of Charles M. Schulz.