March 2014 New Specialty Toys — Puppets

Finger Puppets Inc. is proud to introduce our collectible collections of handmade finger puppets. Each of these adorable characters is skillfully hand-crafted by artisans from the high plains of Peru. Sure to be the new darling of collectors everywhere, no two puppets are exactly alike, each has its own unique charm and personality. Finger Puppets have been used for generations to help children learn how to express themselves and develop their communication skills. Guaranteed to ignite the imagination, whether at story time or on long trips, from the classroom to the playroom, our finger puppets provide hours of fun while building lasting memories for young and old alike.

Prized for their lustrous, warm fleece, Alpacas grow their long wooly coats for the crisp mountain air. The Folkmanis Alpaca puppet is as soft and gentle as a Peruvian flower. Its sweet face and ultra-soft micro fiber body plush make this puppet irresistibly cuddly. Winner of the 2013 PARENTS' CHOICE Gold Award and the 2013 CREATIVE CHILD Preferred Choice Award. 19-inches long. MSRP $43.99

The Royal Prince puppet features a noble crown and a scarlet robe bearing the royal Folkmanis crest, while the jewel in the crown, the Royal Princess puppet is demure and graceful in her tiara and formal gown. Beautifully detailed, embroidery stitched eyes and movable mouth and arms to command hours of playtime. 11-inches tall. MSRP $23.99

The new Ostrich puppet is a rare bird indeed. A beautiful specimen with feathery soft plush and lustrous long eyelashes, this lovely long-legged creature holds its head up high when you insert your hand up the neck and into the beak. Two handed wing movement allows for pecking, strutting and flapping fun! 23-inches tall. MSRP $49.99.

Regally perched and ready to swoop comes an unmistakable symbol of majestic beauty, great strength and long life. The Perched Eagle puppet is realistically rendered with keen, piercing eyes and plumage of dark brown with white head and tail. The hooked beak and powerful talons are featured in gold-hued leatherette. This puppet is a stunning representation of our national bird often prominent in seals and logos and sacred to Native American cultures. 17-inches tall. MSRP $35.99.

Known as the "King of Terriers" the new Airedale Terrier puppet is ranked with high marks for realism. Hard to distinguish from the genuine thing, this puppet features the signature markings of the breed: wiry looking yet soft fur with black saddle and tan head, ears and legs as well as a black nose and dark, soulful eyes. Cradle this cuddly canine in your arms to work his mouth while your other hand wiggles his playful tail. Clearly the best of show, this puppet pooch will soon become a lovable family member! 20” long

Entertain your friends and LOL with the Grunting Pig puppet.  Delightful silky soft plush of pale pink with grey patches and a curly tail come to life with a workable snout, mouth and front trotters.  Squeeze his pot belly to make him grunt and witness the hilarity that ensues! This little piggy wants to come home with you. 14” long
Awards: 2014 TDmonthly Top Toy Debut Award
— In a June 2014 survey, four out of 10 retailers told TDmonthly that Folkmanis was their best-selling puppet brand.