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John Canelake
Sales & Marketing Director
800-654-8922
john@folkmanis.com
Folkmanis® Puppets:
A Celebration of Classic Toys
Specialty puppets never go out of style
(EMERYVILLE, CA – September 1, 2020) Anyone who knows classic toys, recognizes the Folkmanis name as synonymous with “puppets.” Renown for design excellence, superior quality and incomparable play value Folkmanis® Puppets are loved by young and old. The company debuts the new 2020 collection to toy buyers in time for holiday sales.
“No matter what’s on trend in toys,” notes John Canelake, Sales Director, “Folkmanis® Puppets remain as evergreen products that transcend the latest fad. We’re very proud that our heirloom quality toys are mainstays in toy collections around the globe!”
Creative ingenuity, extraordinary surface design and puppet movement enhance the newest Folkmanis designs:
BABY DONKEY
Baby Donkey joins the Folkmanis pack ready to carry your imagination to adventure. Sweet faced with movable mouth, wide eyes and perky big ears, this adorable burro has super soft body plush for cuddly comfort. Ages 3+. MSRP $51.99
BABY HIPPO
Plump and plushy soft, the Folkmanis® Baby Hippo puppet is quite the character. Unique printed fabric skin and realistic facial detailing along with detailed movable mouth bring this cuddly creature to life in your hands. Ages 3+. MSRP $41.99
WOOLLY SHEEP
Bring the farm home with the Folkmanis® Wooly Sheep puppet. Detailed design includes movable mouth, printed facial features, eyelashes, and a curly coat that “ewe” will admire. Ages 3+. MSRP $39.99
HIGHLAND COW
A "moo”vable mouth gives life to the extraordinary Folkmanis® Highland Cow puppet. Known for having a gentle demeanor, this rustic cattle breed features distinctive long horns and a ginger colored, wavy, wooly coat to warm your heart. Ages 3+. MSRP $61.99
GRAY BUNNY RABBIT
The Folkmanis® Puppet population welcomes Gray Bunny Rabbit to the family. This cuddle bunny features buttery soft feel, a sweet face and velvety ears that come alive with movable mouth and all four legs.
HARE
Standing tall and motivating you to think fast is the Folkmanis® Hare. Seemingly just another rabbit, this puppet with movable mouth and forelegs can lead you down the hole of inquiry to discover that they are very different from other rabbits. Prepare for adventure! Ages 3+. MSRP $41.99
GROUNDHOG
Poking his head out for some sunshine is a marvelous marmot, the Folkmanis® GROUNDHOG puppet. This garden pal has an expressive face and movable mouth and forelegs to dig in deep and plant the seeds of imagination. Ages 3+. MSRP $23.99
SMALL KANGAROO
The Folkmanis® Small Kangaroo puppet is so cute you’ll want to take it everywhere in your pocket. This expressive juvenile joey has a long tail and bouncy big ears that come to life with movable mouth and forelegs. Ages 3+ MSRP $27.99
Toy trends come and go, but one thing remains true about traditional play: the best toys are those that actively engage a child mentally, physically, emotionally, and socially. Play that is imaginative and unstructured, open-ended and versatile, care-free and fun, not only empowers children through their developmental stages but also creates long-lasting memories.
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. Suitable for ages three and up, Folkmanis® Puppets are widely available at specialty toy and gift stores, including: science/nature museums, zoo and aquarium gift shops, thousands of independent stores nationwide and in more than 25 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.