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Fingerlings by WOWWEE GROUP LTD.
WowWee's Fingerlings 11/7/2017


Collared Lizard by FOLKMANIS INC.
Collared Lizard by FOLKMANIS INC.Whether he's flaked out on a rock or scurrying under one, there's no mistaking the extraordinary Folkmanis® COLLARED LIZARD puppet. Visually stunning and surprisingly soft to the touch, this wonderful North American creature comes to life with movable head, mouth, forelegs and tail!

 7/2/2015 (Price: $33.99; Age: 3 and up)


ThumbThings Handmade Finger Puppets by FINGER PUPPETS INC
ThumbThings Handmade Finger Puppets by FINGER PUPPETS INCOver 200 characters to collect - New Characters all the time!
Awards: 2015 TDmonthly Top Toy Award 6/3/2015 (Price: $3.99; Age: 3 and up)


Dinosaur Hand Puppets by GEOCENTRAL
Dinosaur Hand Puppets by GEOCENTRALThese detailed Tyrannosaurus and Triceratops puppets are sure to bring out the imagination. Kids will have fun for hours. The assortment contains 2 of each of the 2 styles. 5/14/2014


Googalops Guzly Puppet by MANHATTAN TOY
Googalops Guzly Puppet by MANHATTAN TOYGoogly eyes is not his only quality, but makes it more exciting for this out of this world creature. Guzly is super silly for a friendly monster, bright colors and an extra-long tongue makes kids smile just by looking at him. Turn playtime into Guzly time with the Googalops Guzly hand puppet.
— In a June 2014 survey, Joel Dinkins from Doodlehopper 4 Kids in Falls Church, Va., told TDmonthly that Manhattan Toy made their store's best-selling puppets.
— In a June 2015 survey, Ava Allen, owner of Be Beep A Toy Shop in Columbia, S.C., told TDmonthly in a June 2015 survey that Manhattan Toy was their best-selling plush/puppet brand. 8/9/2012 (Price: $30.00; Age: 3 and up)


Puppet-on-a-Stick™ by EDUCATIONAL INSIGHTS INC.
Puppet-on-a-Stick™ by EDUCATIONAL INSIGHTS INC.Three oversized puppets on sticks inspire dramatic play with silly faces, movable mouths and endless possibilities.
Awards: 2012 Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Toy Award Seal; 2012 Oppenheim SNAP (Special Needs Adaptable Products) Award. 5/25/2012 (Price: $23.99; Age: 4 to 10)


Beleduc Snake Glove Puppet by HAPE
Beleduc Snake Glove Puppet by HAPEThis coiled Snake is made of iridescent fabric and features a tail that rattles. All glove puppets are made of polyester and cotton and are machine washable in cold water. Launch date: 2012.
— Grafton Stine, owner of Toys on the Square in Hummelstown, Pa., told TDmonthly in a June 2013 survey that Beleduc hand puppets are their best-selling puppet. "We sell tons of them," he said. 1/19/2012 (Price: $9.95; Age: 3 and up)


Wear Me Puppets by ANATINA TOYS
Wear Me Puppets by ANATINA TOYSThese puppets are hand-made in Bolivia. Kids slip their hands and feet into the puppet, so that their motions make the puppet move too. There are 5 different characters to choose from, including four animals and one clown. (Watch the Wear Me Puppets Video Watch Video) 3/29/2011 (Price: $29.99)


Puppet Heap Playthings by PUPPET HEAP LLC
Puppet Heap Playthings by PUPPET HEAP LLCThis line of hand puppets features charactes from Puppet Heap's short films "Mother Hubbard" and "I Knew an Old Lady Who Swallowed A Fly." “We’re very excited about the launch of Puppet Heap Playthings™,” said Paul Andrejco, Puppet Heap’s founder and CEO, “Putting the magic of Puppet Heap’s creative team into the hands of a wider consumer audience is what this new branch of the company is all about.” 1/12/2011


Elk Finger Puppet by LUCUMA DESIGNS
Elk Finger Puppet by LUCUMA DESIGNSThis detailed finger puppet is made from synthetic wool by Peruvian women artists. It measures approximately 3." Choose from over 100 finger puppet designs in synthetic acrylic, cotton, alpaca wool, or organic cotton fibers. 8/11/2010


Aurora Brites Puppets by AURORA WORLD INC.
Aurora Brites Puppets by AURORA WORLD INC.These playtime puppets from Aurora all have sound, bright colors and a shimmery shine in the details. Kids will appreciate all the different animals available including Giraffe, Lion, Elephant, Tiger, Monkey, Zebra, Mutt, Kitty (image attached), Pony, Cow, Piglet and Lamb (10”, MSRP: $12.99) 7/9/2010 (Price: $12.99; Age: 3 and up)


Duck Puppet by APPLE PARK LLC
Duck Puppet by APPLE PARK LLCKids can bring Ducky the Picnic Pal to life with this 8" x 8" hand puppet. The toy is also available in Monkey, Lamby, Cubby and Bunny versions. (Watch the Duck Puppet Video Watch Video) 6/29/2010


Flamingo by SUNNY & CO. TOYS, INC.
Flamingo by SUNNY & CO. TOYS, INC.These big beautiful birds are 38" tall from the control to the bottom of the puppet's feet. The flamingo puppet is available in pink, orange and rainbow colors. (Watch the Flamingo Video Watch Video) 6/16/2010 (Price: $23.95)


Ballerina Hand Puppet by MELISSA & DOUG
Ballerina Hand Puppet by MELISSA & DOUGA flexible and animated hand puppet from Melissa & Doug, this little ballerina's name is Tina Prima.  Her recital-ready outfit is made of realistic satin and tulle. One hand can operate the puppet's mouth, while a detachable rod controls an arm or leg to allow her to pose, dance, and move as a child's imagination sees fit. The puppet can be used easily by right- or left-handed kids.
— “Melissa & Doug puppets always do well,” said Susan Castor, owner of Air Fun in Pentwater, Mich., in late spring 2010. “The Ballerina and Cowgirl are most popular.”
— Two of 43 retailers told TDmonthly in May 2010 that their top-selling puppets are supplied by Melissa & Doug. 6/10/2010 (Price: $19.99; Age: 3 and up)


PUPPET TREE by JONTI-CRAFT INC.
PUPPET TREE by JONTI-CRAFT INC.Young puppeteers can hang their puppets on the 16 branches of this puppet tree. Each branch is 8" long, allowing for maximum puppet storage. The unit is 11" W x 11" D x 48" H, and is made of rich maple and sturdy birch wood. The puppet tree's ultra-violet KYDZTuff finish "is as tough as a gym floor and allows marks from common items to be simply wiped away," Jonti-Craft Marketing Associate Melissa Gustafson told TDmonthly. 5/20/2010 (Price: $65.30; Age: All Ages)


Floppy Flower Push Puppet by TOYSMITH
Floppy Flower Push Puppet by TOYSMITHThese wooden party favors are 4.5” tall and come in a set of four in various colors. Kids can push on the base and watch the flower move.
— These little puppets were on the top-10 best-seller list at My Club Tabby in Lake Charles, La., in spring 2010, as reported by Owner Natalie Comeaux. 3/25/2010 (Price: $10.00; Age: 3 and up)


Fun With Spot - Spot Hand Puppet by KIDS PREFERRED INC.
Fun With Spot - Spot Hand Puppet by KIDS PREFERRED INC.Grownups can have fun with Spot as they read aloud or create their own adventures indoors or on-the-go. This soft plushy puppet has his familiar brown spot on his body as well as a brown tip on his tail. Launch date: Spring 2010 2/19/2010 (Price: $16.00; Age: All Ages)








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