This little crimson bird is waiting to perch on kids' hands. Bring the wonder of nature to children fingertips with this Cardinal Finger Puppet from Folkmanis. 5.5" long. Launch date: July 2011. — In a May 2012 survey, four out of 11 retailers told TDmonthly that Folkmanis was their best selling brand of plush or puppets.
The Rattlesnake is very distinctive in its native environment, and now as a puppet. Designed with the signature diamond back in browns of the desert, this rattler stretches out to 36 inches, has a movable mouth and a rattle in its tail.
Eastern Chipmunk has cute chubby cheeks, a movable mouth and arms, and sits 7-inches high. Its recognizable racing stripe and long, fluffy tail add to its adorable character.
The Gray Wolf is 22-inches long and has feathery plush fabric in gray, brown and white. Big ears and pointy snout give the Wolf its character and charm while the movable mouth will give a voice – or howl – to it.
Each kit includes: a plush puppet body, felt to cut-out body parts, non-toxic glue, fabric puppet parts, instructions, animal facts, and puppet show ideas. The package converts to a puppet stage and the inside of the packaging is a ready-to-color stage scene, so there is no packaging waste. Children can “Simply Cut, Glue, Color, Play,” says Elaine Kollias, marketing director at Folkmanis. Consumer will need to provide their own scissors and crayons. The Kits come in three varieties: Bunny, Cat and Frog.
The Folkmanis turtleneck turtle puppet has a moveable mouth and two front legs. It is 12 inches tall, 8 inches wide and 5 inches long (30.5 x 20.3 x 12.7 cm). This cute green turtle has a gray/green shell and a yellow turtle neck and underneath.
This cuddly puppet has movable arms and mouth and measures 5" long x 15" tall x 8" wide. With its sweet expression, this puppet is a huggable child's companion for play time, nap time, or on the go.
Two hands or three can animate this beaked birdy. It sports five-fingered wings and the softest feathers that never flew. It measures 12" x 9" x 22" and weighs 13.0 oz. Launch date: January 2010. — As of 05/13/2011 this product had 5 out of 5 stars from 2 reviews on Amazon.com.
Delightful two-handed piano puppet allows for animation of keys while your second hand operates the removable Mozart hiding inside the grand piano. Designed in sumptuous velvet fabrics, this piece is gorgeous just sitting there but enchanting when puppeteered! Mozart in Piano puppet measures 10” wide, is recommended for ages 3 and up and has an M.S.R.P. of $40.
The heirloom quality and timeless design of this white Rabbit puppet make him a winner, no matter what race is run. With velveteen ears and nose and a bright white tuft of tail, once you pick him up you won't want to put him down. Rabbit puppet stands 17” tall, is recommended for ages 3 and up and has an M.S.R.P. of $20.
Feeling crabby? This brilliantly colored Hermit Crab puppet can cheer you up in a pinch! With his bright orange body and soft patterned shell, he'll sidle blithely into your heart. Slip your hand inside his underside to animate legs and pincers. Hermit Crab puppet is 13” long, is recommended for ages 3 and up and has an M.S.R.P. of $24.
The CROCODILE STAGE PUPPET features an easily animated mouth and operable arms. Design details include soft-sculpted plush with molded claws and teeth that are lots of fun to snap. Awards: 2007 iPARENTING MEDIA Best Products Award, NAPPA 2007 Gold Award, 2007 CREATIVE CHILD AWARDS Preferred Choice - Puppets for Kids, CTTC BEST BET AWARD for TOY REPORT 2008. Launch date: 2007.
Even if you find the real thing creepy, this roly-poly Rat puppet will win you over. With soft fur, expressive eyes and a little twitchy nose and tail, he can be shy or bold, cautious or curious. With his detachable "Pack" he can collect treasures to his heart's content.
Kids can slip their hand through the opening of this soft, slinky ferret puppet's chest to work his mouth. There's an additional rear pocket for extra wriggling. Launch date: August 4, 2009. Awards: A TDmonthly Classics Award for being an all-time favorite toy. — As of 7/21/2011 this product had 4.8 out of 5 stars from 4 review on Amazon.com. — In late Spring 2011, eight out of 15 retailers surveyed said that puppets from Folkmanis were best-sellers in the category. "They have all kinds, and people can get odd things, like a ferret," Lisa LeStrange, owner of Lucky Duck Toys in Wayne, Pa., told TDmonthly. She sells 10-15 Folkmanis puppets each month.
