Our first animation contest at www.superu.ca saw a first-time animator score the $2500 grand prize. His video was really beautiful... if you're interested in stop-motion or use of puppets, you should check it out.
L'interprétation des rêves ou les aventures du Robot Bleu - http://www.superu.ca/content/508
Enjoy!
I've watch the video and it was nice. Although the animator did not put expression on the robot, it seems to be clearly define.
Buy/Sell 3d model
Take a look at the winner of our second animation contest, "Blind Date" by David Wesch. http://www.superu.ca/content/755