Folkmanis Puppets Press Releases
Diverse Lineup of Puppets Means Endless Hours of Fun from Folkmanis
(January 8, 2009 - EMERYVILLE, CA) Folkmanis - the most award-winning specialty puppet company in the world - has done it again as it introduces another spectacular lineup of full-bodied, finger, and Stage puppets. Combining amazing designs with surprisingly appropriate fabrics to create one-of-a-kind animal and character puppets that will inspire endless hours of fun for all ages, Folkmanis unveils its 18 newest puppets. The line debuts this spring and can be seen at all major shows.
"This year's collection covers the spectrum in the animal and aviary worlds as well as a few fantasy
surprises. We have a spectacular group of dogs, cats, birds,
and other wildlife, so there's something for everyone."
- Elaine Kollias - Marketing Director.
"Our puppets are loved by all ages, from babies through great grandparents," says Founder and Creative Director Judy Folkmanis. "Everyone loves to play with Folkmanis puppets because they are so unique and each has its own personality."
- BLACK BEAR CUB by Folkmanis is an unbearably cute 14-inch puppet with a baby bear face and playful design that make it a fun puppet and snuggly teddy bear. S.R.P. $34 * The 20-inch Folkmanis CALICO CAT is a purr-fectly designed puppet with its black, tan and white long-pile fabric and moveable, white paws and snout. S.R.P. $34.
- The 14-inch Folkmanis BABY GALAPAGOS TORTOISE has amazing vinyl shell and contrasting soft body with a moveable head and front legs that can pull into its shell. S.R.P. $28
- MINI WEASEL finger puppet by Folkmanis is 9-inhes long, unusual and adorable with silky fabric and a quizzical face. S.R.P. $7.
- The Folkmanis ELEPHANT STAGE PUPPET is one armful of fun at 12-inches tall with unique fabrics and the patent-pending pull-ring animator to move the trunk. S.R.P. $20.
For more descriptions of our new releases see our New Birds, Fantasy Puppets and PupPet overviews!
