TDmonthly's ToyFair 2006 Preview--Puppets Product Category

Poppeteers Road Trip Vacation by MANHATTAN TOY

One can tell their favorite family road trip vacation with this great hand/finger puppet. The soft puppet design fits right over your hand, perfectly. "It's a hand puppet with spots for four fingers, each one fits a different character," Julie Flann, Marketing & Sales Manager at Manhattan Toy, told TDmonthly. Launch date: 2010. 4/2/2010 (Price: $20.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Prehistoric Hand Puppet by MANHATTAN TOY

Preston is made with green reptilian-like fabric and his accentuating horns, mouth and teeth make him almost come alive. Launch date: 2010. 4/2/2010 (Price: $20.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Floppy Flower Push Puppet by TOYSMITH

These 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) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

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) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Hand-Knit Plushies by DESIGN AFRICA

These soft hand-knit toys encourage open-ended play. ( Watch Video) 1/27/2010 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Puppet Partners Half Body Puppets by GET READY KIDS

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. 1/22/2010 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Storytelling Glove Puppets by GET READY KIDS

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. 1/22/2010 (Price: $24.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

ABC Finger Puppets by GET READY KIDS

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. 1/22/2010 (Price: $34.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Jack Russell Puppet by FOLKMANIS INC.

This little barker has a movable mouth. Launch date: January 2010. 1/12/2010 (Price: $29.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Chicken by FOLKMANIS INC.

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. ( Watch Video) 1/12/2010 (Price: $35.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Lamb Puppet by FOLKMANIS INC.

This fuzzy lamb has a movable mouth. It measures 17" x  7" x  13" and weights  8.4 oz. Launch date: January 2010. ( Watch Video) 1/12/2010 (Price: $27.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Mozart in Piano by FOLKMANIS INC.

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. 12/22/2009 (Price: $39.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Standing White Rabbit by FOLKMANIS INC.

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. 12/22/2009 (Price: $39.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Hermit Crab by FOLKMANIS INC.

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. ( Watch Video) 12/22/2009 (Price: $25.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Crocodile Stage Puppet by FOLKMANIS INC.

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. 12/16/2009 (Price: $23.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Five Star Finger Puppets by FIVE STAR PUBLICATIONS INC.

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. 11/30/2009 (Price: $12.95)

T-Rex Puppet by PUPPETOYS INC.

This lifelike dinosaur puppet, available in green and brown, features a molded vinyl exterior and poseable legs. It is 30" long. ( Watch Video) 11/23/2009 (Price: $59.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Stick Puppet Party! Chinese New Year Edition 2010 by TIGERCANDY ARTS INC.

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. 11/17/2009 (Price: $18) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Muddy Cloud™ Finger Puppets by MUDDY CLOUD

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. 11/5/2009 (Price: $35.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Click Buddy by BuckleyBoo, LLC

These soft, small characters can be used as fingerpuppets. They can also hang from mobiles or diaper bags, thanks to their attached clips. ( Watch Video) 10/19/2009 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Pack Rat Puppet by FOLKMANIS INC.

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. 9/10/2009 (Price: $27.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Butterfly by SUNNY & CO. TOYS, INC.

This realistic butterfly puppet features spreading wings and tentacled eye stalks. ( Watch Video) 8/25/2009 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Monsties Hand Puppet Thornwald by MANHATTAN TOY

Thornwald will come alive with a child's imagination for puppetry magic. He features plush fur and googly eyes. ( Watch Video) 8/25/2009 (Price: $16.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Famous Figures of Ancient Times: Movable Paper Figures to Cut, Color, and Assemble by FIGURES IN MOTION

Children can make moving figures of a dozen world-changing individuals from thousands of years ago. Cut-and-color or pre-colored action figures really move as they play out the lives of Julius Caesar, Alexander the Great, King David, Emperor Qin Shi Huangdi (builder of the Great Wall of China), Hannibal (and his elephant!) and others. Their stories are right in the book — or kids can make up their own stories about these historic figures. Launch date: April 15, 2009. 8/19/2009 (Price: $19.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Plush Monkeys from Colombia by ONE WORLD PROJECTS INC.

In the Colombian countryside, poverty and the displacement of peasants due to civil war has increased illegal wildlife poaching activities. One World Projects works with Fundación Ecologica Santa Fe in the 10,000-person community of Pintada, Colombia, to produce plush toys representing the monkey species that the organization hopes to reintroduce to the wild. Plush monkeys come in a variety of styles, including finger puppets and scarves, for kids of all ages. "Plush monkeys are all sustainably and fair-trade made and support two great causes. Located near the Pan American Highway, Pintada has become a rest stop for truck drivers, who have left behind a disproportionate number of children without fathers. Crafting these items also gives single moms a much-needed source of income, and gives their children hope for a better future," Sylva Dvorak, in marketing for One World Projects, told TDmonthly. Launch date: July 10, 2006. 8/19/2009 (Price: $16.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]