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Stick Puppet Party! Black History Edition by TIGERCANDY ARTS INC.
Stick Puppet Party! Black History Edition by TIGERCANDY ARTS INC.

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. 12/12/2008 (Price: $16.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

My Very First Games - Hand Puppets by HABA USA/HABERMAASS CORP.
My Very First Games - Hand Puppets by HABA USA/HABERMAASS CORP.

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. 12/10/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Yellow Labrador Hand Puppet by FOLKMANIS INC.

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. (Watch the Yellow Labrador Hand Puppet Video Watch Video) 12/5/2008 (Price: $33.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Black Bear Cub Hand Puppet by FOLKMANIS INC.
Black Bear Cub Hand Puppet by FOLKMANIS INC.

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 (Watch the Black Bear Cub Hand Puppet Video Watch Video) 12/5/2008 (Price: $35.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Dawn Fawn by TIMELESS TOYS
Dawn Fawn by TIMELESS TOYS

This soft plush fawn handpuppet will add to any puppet theater production. 12/5/2008 (Price: $4.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Karate Guy by TIMELESS TOYS
Karate Guy by TIMELESS TOYS

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. 12/4/2008 (Price: $4.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Hippo by TIMELESS TOYS
Hippo by TIMELESS TOYS

This soft plush hand puppet from Timeless Toys features a great big hippo mouth. Launch date: 2008. 12/4/2008 (Price: $4.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Kangaroo With Joey by TIMELESS TOYS
Kangaroo With Joey by TIMELESS TOYS

This soft plush  kangaroo puppet keeps her joey snugly tucked in her pouch. Launch date: 2008. (Watch the Kangaroo With Joey Video Watch Video) 12/4/2008 (Price: $7.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Clip-Clop Puppets by DAYDREAM TOY
Clip-Clop Puppets by DAYDREAM TOY

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. (Watch the Clip-Clop Puppets Video Watch Video) 8/22/2008 (Price: $11.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Plush Hand Puppet Cat by BAKER WOOD MARIONETTES
Plush Hand Puppet Cat by BAKER WOOD MARIONETTES

This white cat hand puppet stands 12" tall and wears a bowtie around its neck. 8/20/2008 (Price: $8.00)

Plush Hand Puppet Lion by BAKER WOOD MARIONETTES
Plush Hand Puppet Lion by BAKER WOOD MARIONETTES

This soft plush hand puppet takes the appearance of a lion. The puppet stands 12" tall, with a bowtie at the neck. 8/20/2008 (Price: $8.00)

Wyvern Dragon Puppet by FOLKMANIS INC.
Wyvern Dragon Puppet by FOLKMANIS INC.

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. 8/7/2008 (Price: $53.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Red Dragon Puppet by FOLKMANIS INC.
Red Dragon Puppet by FOLKMANIS INC.

Measuring 48” long and covered with gold “scales,” this puppet is based on the traditional Chinese dragon. The eyes, tongue and mouth can all be controlled by a hand inside the puppet’s head.  Finishing details include bright gold fabric on the claws and horns, soft plastic teeth, and a long snake-like tongue.  —“Red or Blue Dragon from Folkmanis,” Molly McMullin, manager of Twirl in Ranchos de Taos, N.M., told TDmonthly when asked to name the store’s best-selling plush or puppet in early summer 2008.
—“[We] reorder [Folkmanis] about every eight weeks,” said Diana Nelson, owner of Kazoo & Company in Denver, Colo.
—Twenty-nine percent of the 62 retailers surveyed named Folkmanis as their best-selling line of plush. 7/10/2008 (Price: $59.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Hedgehog Puppet by FOLKMANIS INC.
Hedgehog Puppet by FOLKMANIS INC.

The most critical difference between this realistic 8” tall hand puppet and the real thing is the soft, shaggy fleece that makes up his “spines.” Spaces to engage all five fingers allow kids to move his arms, legs and head. Turn him inside out and he appears to curl into a tight ball, the hedgehog's natural defense response in the wild to protect against predators.
— “They continually upgrade and the favorite ones change seasonally; they change [their products] based on what’s new and exciting,” Ray Goodhart, owner of Ages & Stages Toy Box in Golden, Colo., told TDmonthly in June 2008 about puppet-maker Folkmanis.
— “They're probably the highest quality of any of the plush and puppets I've had in the store,” remarked Dave Brisbois, owner of The Toy Dept. in Pasadena, Calif.
— “All their puppets are fantastic,” said Jeanne McCullough, owner of Children's Store Inc. in Boise, Idaho. 7/10/2008 (Price: $19.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

14" Panda Puppet by CHINASPROUT INC.
14" Panda Puppet by CHINASPROUT INC.

The whole family will enjoy this cuddly panda puppet, a total delight for children and adults alike. Realistically rendered in creamy white and brown-black fur with soft plastic claws on weighted paws, this panda puppet is a gentle tribute to its swiftly disappearing wild counterpart. Hand enters from chest area to work the mouth and front legs. 7/8/2008 (Price: $23.99)

Orca Whale Puppet by FIESTA
Orca Whale Puppet by FIESTA

This Orca whale hand puppet appears to glide through the water. The hand slips easily inside and the arm gives it a swimming motion. It is part of a sealife puppet series featuring a sea otter, alligator and dolphin.
Display Ideas: j-hook peg or bin. 6/18/2008 (Price: $9.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Penguin Puppet Set by FIESTA
Penguin Puppet Set by FIESTA

This set includes an adult penguin hand puppet and a baby penguin finger puppet, ideal for interactive, imaginary role playing and storytelling. Launch date: January 2008. 6/18/2008 (Price: $10.50) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Maisy Finger Puppets by YOTTOY PRODUCTIONS
Maisy Finger Puppets by YOTTOY PRODUCTIONS

Maisy and her friends, Tallulah and Charley, make their definitive debut as charming and playful finger puppets. These pint-sized (4 3/4") puppets are sewn as complete miniature toys that slide onto the finger. Maisy and her pals, wearing their favorite outfits, are made of soft-woven knit, striped and polka-dotted fabrics, and feature shiny velour highlights as well as silk-screened and handstitched detail. 6/18/2008 (Price: $16.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Pocket Puppet Dinosaurs by YOTTOY PRODUCTIONS
Pocket Puppet Dinosaurs by YOTTOY PRODUCTIONS

A combination of velvet arms and legs, dazzling security-fastened plastic eyes, zipper details, metallic horns and embroidered fins and collars show these fossilized friends at their finest. These classic creatures, now as playroom puppets, will rule the land once more. Each puppet has a two-layer belly of shiny, ribbed fabric creating a pocket for smaller hands or bigger fingers so anyone can make these mini monsters move. 6/18/2008 (Price: $10.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Leonardo the Terrible Monster by YOTTOY PRODUCTIONS
Leonardo the Terrible Monster by YOTTOY PRODUCTIONS

A New York Times best seller, Leonardo can't scare anyone! Though when he finally does, he realizes that scaring people isn't quite as satisfying as he thought. Leonardo has a soft chenille, bean-filled body and a fabric pocket to make this sweet monster a puppet. His floppy body is fun to move and hold. 6/18/2008 (Price: $22.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Bruce Brain by BRAINCANDY
Bruce Brain by BRAINCANDY

The fuzzy puppet aids a caregiver’s ability to interact with both the Braincandy DVD content and the child. The soft plush is the first toy available in the Braincandy line. 5/30/2008 (Price: $12.99)

Snow Monkey Puppet by SUNNY & CO. TOYS, INC.
Snow Monkey Puppet by SUNNY & CO. TOYS, INC.

The Japanese snow monkey puppet features a mouth that opens and closes, allowing the puppet to “speak.” Launch date: February 2008. (Watch the Snow Monkey Puppet Video Watch Video) 4/11/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Old Fashioned™ Hand Puppets: Holiday and Fantasy by TIMELESS TOYS
Old Fashioned™ Hand Puppets: Holiday and Fantasy by TIMELESS TOYS

Timeless Toys Old Fashioned™ Hand Puppets have become staples in the Toy and Educational market sectors.

This holiday and fantasy series includes characters such as Santa and his elves, a dragon, a pirate, and even the Big Bad Wolf. 2/1/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Old Fashioned™ Hand Puppets: Animals by TIMELESS TOYS
Old Fashioned™ Hand Puppets: Animals by TIMELESS TOYS

Timeless Toys Old Fashioned™ Hand Puppets have become staples in the Toy and Educational market sectors.

This animal series includes animals such as the rabbit, the cow, the grasshopper, the frog and more. 2/1/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Alphabet Man Early Reading Program by GET READY KIDS

Alphabet Man is a versatile teaching tool designed to augment a teacher’s current reading program, not replace it. His colorful and familiar character grabs young children’s attention and makes it easy for him to get across his message. He holds the “Super Power” of reading and wants to help children gain this power too. He does it by introducing the letters and the sounds they make in a memorable and fun fashion. (See our website for more details of this program). 1/31/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

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