(EMERYVILLE, CA – February 11, 2020) For over 40 years, Folkmanis® Puppets has produced the most realistic, high quality, specialty puppets for the toy and gift market. This year, at the NY International Toy Fair, Folkmanis will introduce seventeen extraordinary designs to delight the inner child in all.
“Our heirloom designs provide a bridge for intergenerational play, where young and old can express and share spontaneous creativity in the moment.” says Marketing Manager, Maria Fortez, “That’s the beauty of puppets…they truly are wonderful.”
Modern parents can make new memories with the nostalgic Folkmanis® Music Box Unicorn puppet. Beguiling in its beauty, this graceful white equine creature has a metallic rose-gold spiraled horn, lovely long eyelashes and a flowing pink mane and tail adorned with floral accents. Animate mouth and wind the tail to activate her music box and hear the enchanting melody. 26” long. Ages 3+. MSRP $79.99
Natural wonders abound with numerous furry wildlife friends:
The Folkmanis® Bobcat Kitten puppet is a handful of furry fun. Sweet and soft with brown and tan spotted plush, this wide-eyed critter has movable mouth and legs for multiple ways to play. 9” tall.
Ages 3+. MSRP $21.99
Take a gander at the Folkmanis® Canada Goose puppet. This popular and common North American bird has movable head and wings to add fun and frolic to your next wild goose chase. 10” tall. Ages 3+. MSRP $27.99
A conspicuous character with vivid striped tail, the Folkmanis® Ring Tail Lemur is a wonderful puppet. Also known for expressive facial features, stare deep into its eyes and animate the mouth to know the story of life in Madagascar. 22” long. Ages 3+. MSRP $35.99
Big cat lovers will be proud to own the new 32” Folkmanis® Lion puppet. Animate the mouth through his luxurious mane to imagine his ferocious roar, then find the magnet closure to fasten the mane to his back for regal posing. With head held high, this king of the jungle is ready to rule his domain. 32” long. Ages 3+. MSRP $119.99
Stealthy and sleek, the Folkmanis® Black Panther puppet adds mystery and might to any team sport or superhero story. Animate the mouth to evoke the true nature of this powerful creature, your new spirit animal. 28” long. Ages 3+. MSRP $69.99
Kids can have a howling good time animating the mouth and forelegs of the Folkmanis® Little Wolf puppet…perfect for sharing story time. 9” tall. Ages 3+. MSRP $15.99
Unique fabric printing enhances the appeal of extraordinary species:
The Folkmanis® Axolotl puppet is a fascinating marine salamander will feathery pink gills, soulful eyes and movable head and tail. Recently a viral social media meme, this adorable yet endangered creature will inspire your natural curiosity. 9” long. Ages 3+. MSRP $13.99
Captivating and colorful, the Folkmanis® Small Chameleon puppet is a perfectly sized pet toy. High quality printed fabric and intricate design details along with a movable mouth bring this exquisite creature to life in your hands. 12” long. Ages 3+. MSRP $21.99
The Folkmanis® Standing Tortoise puppet is a fun character for giggly play. Movable mouth and forelegs add life to a wonderfully expressive face and super stylish printed tortoise shell. 11” tall. Ages 3+.
MSRP $31.99
Take the fun wherever you go with amazing finger puppets:
We’re not croaking around…the Folkmanis® Mini Sitting Frog is fun at your fingertips! 3” tall. Ages 3+. MSRP $8.99
Nothing fishy here with the playful and fun Folkmanis® Mini Goldfish finger puppet featuring printed fabric with flowing fins and kissable fish lips. 7” long. Ages 3+. MSRP $9.99
Harness the power of the ocean with the Folkmanis® Mini Orca finger puppet as you dive to the depths of your imagination. 6” long. Ages 3+. MSRP $8.99
Also known as pill bug or potato bug, the Folkmanis® Mini Roly Poly finger puppet is a fun isopod friend with big eyes and exoskeleton plates that move with a curl of your finger. 4.5” long. Ages 3+. MSRP $8.99
Featuring realistic printed fabric, the extraordinary Folkmanis® Mini Snake finger puppet is coiled and ready for nature exploration. 5” diameter. Ages 3+. MSRP $8.99
Kids can have hours of creative, on-the-go playtime with the Folkmanis® Great Smoky Mtn Animal Set. Perfectly portable, find four finger puppets of red salamander, American black bear, skunk and red fox along with species information in the colorful canvas carrying case. 8” case with 3” finger puppets.
Ages 3+. MSRP $21.99
New to the Folkmanis® Disney Character Collections:
Feisty, determined and full of play, Simba Cub from Disney’s The Lion King, is now available as an extraordinary Folkmanis® Puppet. Celebrate the “circle of life” with this beautifully detailed puppet as you animate the mouth to tell the story, transporting you to the Pride Lands for adventures of the imagination. 24” long. Ages 3+. MSRP $67.99
View all the new introductions and the entire collection of nearly 300 puppets at the Folkmanis Toy Fair booth #1735.
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 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. Most Folkmanis® Puppets are recommended for ages 3 and up and are available at specialty toy and gift stores, nationwide and around the world. Find Folkmanis® Puppets online at www.folkmanis.com.
Folkmanis® Puppets: An essential ingredient to every toy box, every childhood, every generation.
Contact:
Maria Fortez
Marketing Manager
800-654-8922
maria@folkmanis.com