This long and lanky desert dweller, a fellow known for his dry wit and large feet, awaits animation by your hands.  So, hop to it!  Jack Rabbit puppet features movable head and arms, back opening.

This long and lanky desert dweller, a fellow known for his dry wit and large feet, awaits animation by your hands.  So, hop to it!  Jack Rabbit puppet features movable head and arms, back opening.

This incredibly soft Dutch rabbit feels like a real bunny. With cream and coffee colored markings and the design of the ears and haunches, she looks like she could hop off at any moment. She has to be held to be believed. Ultra huggable.

A present!  What is it?  Jewelry?  Chocolate?  Surprise!  Animated from below, three plush white mice pop from this colorful package when you lift the lid, so there's no need for cheese, you'll be smiling already!

This wiggly little fellow can plant your face with puppy kisses and cock his head with curiosity.  Our cuddly puppy features a soft velvety coat, realistically weighted ears and soft pink tongue.  Also available in Chocolate.

A perennial petting zoo and farm favorite, the good-natured goat is charming and sweet. Folkmanis’ 19-inch, salt-and-pepper rendition has a sweet face; floppy ears; and soft, safe, molded horns. Weighted, vinyl hooves make playtime jumping and climbing – some of a goat’s favorite activities – realistic and fun.

As anyone with a sibling knows, brothers and sisters sometimes don’t get along! How much harder would it be if you were attached, and could breathe fire? Find out with this Blue Three-Headed Dragon puppet. Just slip your hand inside from underneath to animate the arms and all three heads, then let the bickering/braggadocio/blazing begin!

A princess among kitties, this whimsical FLUFFY CAT has a moveable mouth with a realistic tongue to demand more kibbles. Her extra fluffy body and long luxurious tail are sure to elicit lots of laughs.

This magical bunny pops out of a magician's hat. Fully poked out, this rabbit's just 5" high. Launch date: 1999.

This velvety little winged piggy defies the laws of gravity. With a magnet in its nose, two of them can kiss or hang on to a refrigerator. They're just 3.5" long.

This nocturnal wide-eyed Flying-squirrel puppet is designed in ultra-soft plush in his flying position, allowing the puppeteer's hand to glide this adorable creature along. This puppet has movable front paws and tail. It won a 2007 IParenting Media Greatest Product Award.

The sweet-and-gentle Fawn puppet is adorable from its soft vinyl nose down to its soft vinyl hooves. Big black eyes and silky spotted fabric "fur" details complete the realism of this hand puppet.

Heirloom-quality details and a rich mix of sumptuous plush make this 20" Folkmanis Rabbit Stage Puppet a stand-out in the puppet world. He has a movable mouth and arms.

Featuring famous “firsts” in African American history — Barack Obama, Bessie Coleman, Oscar Micheaux, Rebecca Lee Crumpler and Toni Morrison — this kit is both a fun craft activity and an inspired teaching resource. It contains the following: five blank corrugated bodies, 10 blank arms and legs, five blank heads, five themed faces, five sticks, 20 fasteners, five sheets of decorative paper, 50ml of glue, easy to follow directions and synopses of included historical figures. Completed stick puppets stand 14" tall and have movable arms and legs. "Our product features famous "firsts" in African American History, including President-Elect Barack Obama!" Tiger Kandel, president of Tigercandy Arts, told TDmonthly. Launch date: 2009.

In addition to the colorful sheep, hare and bear hand puppets, this set includes a die and a memory game for one to four players. It encourages role play, language development and comprehension of rules. Launch date: 2008.
— Lisa McMartin, co-owner of Wonderment Inc. in Minneapolis, told TDmonthly in late 2008 that HABA is one of her most-liked vendors because “they'll take individual orders in their dating program." Nearly 10 percent of 52 retailers named HABA as one of their favorite suppliers.

Another loveable face for the Folkmanis line of pooches, the popular labrador is known as a loyal breed. This puppy has a movable mouth to give out big puppy kisses.
— “The workmanship and expression” of Folkmanis’ puppets makes the company a favorite of Fran Anaya, owner of Golden Aspen Toys in Flagstaff, Ariz., she told TDmonthly in fall 2008, when more than 11 percent of 52 retailers named the company as a preferred vendor.

The Folkmanis BLACK BEAR CUB is an unbearably cute 15-inch puppet. Just the right amount of stuffing makes this cub a snuggly teddy bear but with additional play value – it has a movable mouth and front paws. Made of silky soft fabric, Black Bear Cub has safe, soft, vinyl claws, a smooth, suede-like nose and paws and a contrasting brown snout. His facial features bring an innocence only found in little cubs.

Past Videos: Toy Fair 2009

This soft plush fawn handpuppet will add to any puppet theater production.

Kids who are studying karate will appreciate this soft plush handpuppet dressed in a traditional Gi. He even sports a pair of nunchukas in case the other puppets get out of line. Launch date: 2008.

This soft plush hand puppet from Timeless Toys features a great big hippo mouth. Launch date: 2008.

This soft plush  kangaroo puppet keeps her joey snugly tucked in her pouch. Launch date: 2008.

Available in Horse, Pink Poodle and Monkey designs, these 14" puppets have wooden feet that make a clip-clop sound while they dance, and they are easy for small hands to control. The no-tangle marionettes have removable strings that can be lifted from the handle and replaced after untangling. New styles will be available in 2009. Launch date: 2008.
Display Ideas: The company offers a mechanical, plug-in display (see video) that accommodates three puppets and can be placed in a window to attract shoppers.

This white cat hand puppet stands 12" tall and wears a bowtie around its neck.

This soft plush hand puppet takes the appearance of a lion. The puppet stands 12" tall, with a bowtie at the neck.

Adding to the Folkmanis family of award-winning dragon puppets is this timeless symbol of heraldry, the Wyvern Dragon. It’s easy to manipulate the velvety mouth and tongue of this scaly green iconic beast and have fun for ages and ages! Designed for ages 5 and up. MSRP: $49.99.