Star Wars ‘Galaxy of Adventures’
Stop Motion Commercial
Director: Drew Roper
Produced by: Yamination Studios
Content Type: Commercial, stop motion sequence, theatrical promo
Objective:
Bring Star Wars toys to life through cinematic stop motion animation
Capture the energy and imagination of child-led play
Support the global launch of The Rise of Skywalker toy line
Deliver versatile content for theatrical, broadcast, and digital use
What We Did:
We were tasked with animating the stop motion sequence for the Star Wars: Galaxy of Adventures commercial. Set within a custom-built, atmospheric Star Wars-inspired environment, we brought to life an epic toy battle between Kylo Ren, Rey, and Finn, capturing the kind of imaginative showdown a child might dream up on their bedroom floor.
The animation blended cinematic lighting, tactile detail, and dynamic choreography to echo the energy of the film while celebrating the playfulness of the toy line. The stop motion sequence was used as a standalone promo and in short-form social reels, as well as integrated into a larger live-action campaign that accompanied the theatrical release of The Rise of Skywalker. The commercial was broadcast nationwide across TV, cinema, and digital platforms as part of a major push to promote the toy range alongside the film.
The Force of Imagination, Frame by Frame
Production Approach:
Built a large-scale, atmospheric Star Wars set for toy animation
Animated a battle sequence featuring Kylo Ren, Rey, and Finn
Focused on dynamic movement, lighting, and character-driven choreography
Delivered both 16:9 and 9:16 formats for multi-platform use
Deliverables:
Fully animated stop motion sequence
VFX clean-up and colour grading to match campaign tone
16:9 and 9:16 versions for broadcast, cinema, and social media
Post-ready files for final mastering and integration
Outcome:
Delivered a high-impact animation that captured the spirit of Star Wars and the excitement of play
Featured in a nationwide campaign across cinema, TV, and digital platforms
Supported the global toy launch with cinematic, character-led storytelling