(* Source: Kristen Nicole *)

Fix8, the webcam avatar service, is partnering with , the live webcam broadcasting community.

Now you can access fix8’s interactive avatar creator in Stickam to create the most interesting and entertaining live broadcast out there. This form of animated live video is sure to be a hit with teenagers, and even us adults. I’ve seen more interest in fix8’s avatar service than I ever could have imagined, and the fascination with this type of interactive customization placed in a live broadcast setting is not going to lose its novelty status anytime soon.

Stickam users will have to download the fix8 software, which is free, and can then dress up their avatars, add accessories and incorporate images as well. fix8 was already being used for video messaging and chat services including MSN, Yahoo and Skype. The animated avatar service has also partnered with Pringo Networks for wider distribution. A similar service is Gizmoz, which recently launched an updated beta version.