Folkmanis® Puppets Receive Accolades and Applause
Award winning puppet line continues to thrive with new introductions for spring!
EMERYVILLE, Calif., Feb. 14, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- On the heels of a tremendously successful year, FOLKMANIS, INC. – Puppets That Inspire Imagination and Play – reveals a new and exciting collection of puppets from fantastical creatures to wildlife favorites, demonstrating the continued innovative spirit of the number one selling specialty puppets on the market. View and play with the entire line at the 112th annual North American Toy Fair at Javits Center booth #2751.
In response to a stellar 2014 line up that garnered a whopping 40 awards, Marketing Director, Elaine Kollias says, "We are absolutely ecstatic about this success...it's fuel for our creative juices and our newest designs express our inspired and constant commitment to produce only the best puppets!"
Highlights of the new collection are natural wonders from around the globe:
Out of hibernation and fresh from the den comes the newest Polar Bear Cub puppet. Heirloom design with soft plush fur, padded paws and a workable mouth, this cuddly glacial gladiator will easily find a warm place in your heart. Ages 3+, measures 14" long, MSRP $29.99
Born with brown spots as protective camouflage, the Mountain Lion Cub is well suited for a solitary existence. The puppet, however, is too adorable to resist with its sweet expressive eyes. Imagine it mewing for attention with its movable mouth and you'll want to adopt this big cat baby as your own! Ages 3+, measures 21" long, MSRP $43.99
A more compact version of a Folkmanis favorite, the Small Snowy Owl puppet is ideal for portable fun. A great fit for most any hand, spread this birds wings and let your imagination soar! Ages 3+, measures 8" tall, MSRP $16.99
Spanish for "little armored one", the Armadillo puppet is a ball of fun! Featuring a "plated" shell fabric and leathered-looking skin, you can animate all four legs and the head. When he's feeling shy, roll him into his shell using the hook and loop fasteners. Ages 3+, measures 11" long, MSRP $21.99
Elusive and naturally camouflaged for polar climates, the Arctic Fox puppet is well adapted to keep you warm when the temperatures dip. Sweet faced and snowy white, this sly trickster will melt your heart with its fluffy plush fur and movable mouth. Ages 3+, measures 24" long, MSRP $31.99
In a quirky stance and ready to play, the Frilled Lizard puppet is full of surprises. With multiple variations of movement in his mouth and forelegs, you can even animate his collar frill forward and back with a gentle squeeze of your fingers. Ages 3+, measures 18" long, MSRP $35.99
Fantasy play is more entertaining with:
Fierce and bold, the Winged Dragon puppet is a handful of fun! Imagine yourself as the heroine of your own story while you animate the mouth and wings of this magical beast. Ages 3+, measures 9" tall, MSRP 29.99
The Dragon in Turret is the newest pop-up puppet from the magic makers at Folkmanis. King of this castle is a lively baby dragon with colorful metallic accents. Movable mouth and arms come to life as you imagine this friendly beast testing its fire breathing skills on unsuspecting knights storming the tower. Ages 3+, measures 14" tall, MSRP $27.99
Dive to the depths of your imagination with the whimsical Sea Serpent puppet. This enchanting creature features scaly-looking, midnight blue skin with a feathery, three-humped spine. Animate both mouth and tail pocket for full hypnotic effect. Ages 3+, measures 22" long, MSRP $35.99
Folkmanis believes imagination is the key to a healthy childhood, encouraging play and discovery to develop the skills necessary in life. Innovating specialty puppets since 1976, Folkmanis® Puppets are clearly the best loved, low-tech, classic toys in the global marketplace. Lauded by industry experts as well as child development and kid-approved toy tests, the company consistently earns high marks for superior play value and design excellence. Folkmanis® Puppets are available at specialty toy and gift stores, including: science/nature museums, zoo and aquarium gift shops, thousands of independent toy and gift stores, and specialty retailers nationwide and in more than 15 countries around the world. You can also find Folkmanis® Puppets online at www.folkmanis.com.
Folkmanis® Puppets: An essential ingredient to every toy box, every childhood, every generation.
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