CONTACT:
Elaine Kollias,
Folkmanis, Inc.
800.654-8922
elaine
@
folkmanis.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
INNOVATIVE FOLKMANIS PUPPETS PORTRAY
REALITY AND FANTASY
(EMERYVILLE, CA—June 1, 2001) Halfway
through its silver anniversary year,
FOLKMANIS, Inc., the world’s leading
specialty puppet maker, introduces
another collection of spectacular
creations, which joins its award-winning
lineup of more than 200 puppets.
This sure-to-be best-selling mix of
fantasy and reality includes a 24-inch
HARP SEAL PUP, a 24-inch LARGE
UNICORN, and a collection of 12-inch
royalty—KING, QUEEN,
PRINCE, PRINCESS, and
UNICORN.
“The puppets we have chosen to introduce
this year show the tremendous innovation
and creativity the Folkmanis designers
have achieved over the past 25 years and
will continue to create for children—and
adults—to enjoy for a lifetime,” says
founder Judy Folkmanis.
Straight from the northern pack ice
comes this adorable HARP SEAL
PUP with big, dark eyes that will
melt any soul and cause smiles and
laughter to light up the room. Made of
soft white plush and featuring weighted
flippers, this darling puppet is sure to
be cuddled by all.
AVAILABLE:
Summer 2001
AGE APPROPRIATE:
3 and up
SUGGESTED RETAIL PRICE:
$36
Folkmanis puppets have always stimulated
imaginations, and this year’s fantasy
puppets will inspire creative play and
enhance story time. The LARGE
UNICORN features a deep coat of soft
white plush that glimmers in the light.
A long, flowing mane that allows for
“hair-play” frames this puppet’s
beautiful face. Authentic unicorn
details include cloven hooves, pearly
spiral horn, lion’s tail and a jaunty
goatee.
AVAILABLE:
Summer 2001
AGE APPROPRIATE:
3 and up
SUGGESTED RETAIL PRICE:
$48
Young princes and princesses, with their
little hands and big imaginations, will
love this new collection in the
Folkmanis menagerie. At only 12-inches
tall, the royalty family includes
KING, QUEEN, PRINCE,
PRINCESS and SMALL
UNICORN. These delightful puppets
are fully detailed from the tip of their
crowns down to their shoes. Each puppet
is sold separately.
AVAILABLE:
Summer 2001
AGE APPROPRIATE:
3 and up
SUGGESTED RETAIL PRICE:
$14-$16
Folkmanis® Puppets are recommended for
ages 3 and up and are available at
specialty toy and gift stores,
including: FAO Schwarz, science/nature
museums, zoo and aquarium gift shops,
thousands of independent toy and gift
stores, and specialty retailers
nationwide and in over 15 countries
around the world. You can also find
Folkmanis® Puppets online at
www.folkmanis.com . For more
information call Folkmanis at
800.654-8922.
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