January 2010 New Specialty Toys — Puppets

An original collection of friendly puppets featuring family, community helper, Bible and adventure characters. Puppets are 16" - 18" tall and easy for both amateur and "pro" puppeteers to use.  Educational sets are also available.

Fun characters attach to the fingertips of these high quality felt gloves so you can fingerplay along. Each set comes with a 5 song CD by singer / songwriter Maryann "Mar" Harman. Glove detail is on both sides so they can be used on the right or left hand.  Built in pockets hold characters waiting to take the stage.  Retail $24.95.

High quality felt puppets are sewn (not glued) to securely attach the parts. Puppets are approx. 3" tall and attach to the 17" x 26" wall chart for matching upper / lower cases. Retail $34.95.

This little barker has a movable mouth. Launch date: January 2010.

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.

This fuzzy lamb has a movable mouth. It measures 17" x  7" x  13" and weights  8.4 oz. Launch date: January 2010.

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.

Five Star Finger Puppets are manufactured in the United States and made by hand of soft, durable, hand-washable yarn. They are child safe with no removable parts and come in packages of five that include owl, snake, child, dog and cat characters. "This novelty item can be used for so many things, from potty training to story characters," pointed out Lisa Goldman of Five Star Publications. Launch date: September 9, 2009.

This lifelike dinosaur puppet, available in green and brown, features a molded vinyl exterior and poseable legs. It is 30" long.

Designed as an educational, fun and easy-to-use puppet making kit, SPP! Chinese New Year Edition puts the power of creation in the hands of the child. It provides a balance of structure and creativity as it leads kids through the process of creating five large, one-of-a-kind stick puppets with the Chinese New Year theme. It could be used for school projects or for parties or family nights. The kit includes 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 glue, an informative synopsis of the Chinese New Year, and directions. Kids assemble the puppets, make the clothing, and complete the puppet characters with the included themed faces, photographs or hand drawings. The stick puppets stand 14" tall and have movable arms and legs. They are packaged in a 12” hang bag. This product is made in the USA. Launch date: October 2009.

Muddy Cloud is a character-driven line featuring bright colors and abstract shapes. These pint-sized characters are ideal for on-the-go storytelling and include Doot, Balob, Joop, Beep and Tada. They are also available as a set. Launch date: August 2009.

These soft, small characters can be used as fingerpuppets. They can also hang from mobiles or diaper bags, thanks to their attached clips.