Find the key to the code

[HS Thomas]

These figures hold the key to a secret message.
Anyone know how to decode the message ? you could add details you think might help in solving the message.
If you know the answer try to refrain from giving it away too quickly?
Then answer next week if no one else has.
regards
[ October 04, 2003: Message edited by: HS Thomas ]

[HS Thomas]

The cipher consists of stickmen each pose representing a distinct letter.
regards