Folkmanis, Inc.  

Emeryville,  CA 
United States
http://www.folkmanis.com

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Folkmanis Puppets. The leader in specialty puppets since 1976.

(EMERYVILLE, CA – October 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 and encourage interactive learning, listening and storytelling. 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. For orders and questions: info@folkmanis.com 1-800-654-8922 

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• Free Freight over $750. (Oct 19, 2020)

  Orders $750. and higher receive free shipping to one location in the US. You can request any date for shipment or request a hold order and phone us when you are ready to have us ship. Offer valid until November 30, 2020. Please mention IGES special.

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• Folkmanis® Puppets: Celebrating The Art of Puppets with Wearable Wristlets (Oct 16, 2020)

  Contact:

  John Canelake

  Sales & Marketing Director

  800-654-8922

  john@folkmanis.com

  Folkmanis^® Puppets:

  Celebrating The Art of Puppets

  Specialty puppets never go out of style

  (EMERYVILLE, CA – September 1, 2020) Renown for design excellence, superior quality and incomparable play value, Folkmanis® Puppets are timeless and loved by all. The company debuts two artistic, innovative, wearable, and extraordinary puppets to the 2020 collection--just in time for hot holiday sales!

  “Puppets are a “classic toy” but we’re always seeking design challenges to take the art of puppetry to the next level. With the new Dragon Wristlet, we’ve added the design feature of wearable! It has an amazing holographic skin that has an edgy, jewelry-like fashion appearance while offering puppet movement and expression.,” notes Elaine Kollias, Creative Director, “The Sea Nymph has a flowing wrap-around tail, and fantastical printed “tattooed” skin. There’s nothing like them on the market!”

  Folkmanis® Puppets collectors will be thrilled to add these two original puppets to their collections:

  DRAGON WRISTLET

  Bring dimension to your wardrobe with the stylish Folkmanis® Dragon Wristlet puppet. Featured in black with red accents and unique holographic skin, this wearable puppet will give the illusion that you are the “mother of all dragons.” Insert head onto one finger and secure magnetic tail wrap to wrist for fantastic movement. Ages 3+. MSRP $17.99

  SEA NYMPH

  Travel the imagination to mythological times with the Folkmanis® Sea Nymph. Gentle and beautiful with flowing hair and a graceful fishlike tail, animate the head and jointed arms to charm the seas and become the hero of your own story. Ages 3+. MSRP $17.99

  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.

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• Folkmanis® Puppets: A Celebration of Classic Toys Specialty puppets never go out of style (Oct 19, 2020)

  Contact:

  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.

• Folkmanis® Puppets: A Pocketful of Fun Packed with Play Value Finger puppets that never go out of style (Oct 19, 2020)

   Contact:

  John Canelake

  Sales & Marketing Director

  800-654-8922

  john@folkmanis.com

  Folkmanis^® Puppets:

  A Pocketful of Fun Packed with Play Value

  Finger puppets that 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.

  “Folkmanis finger puppets are adored by folks around the world” says Wendy Morton, Design Specialist at Folkmanis. “their compact size but detailed representation makes them not only portable and fun, but a great value for collectors and open-ended play”.

  Creative ingenuity, extraordinary surface design and puppet movement enhance the five newest Folkmanis Finger Puppet designs:

  MINI CHICKADEE

  Popular with birders, the Folkmanis® Mini Chickadee features soft printed fabric skin with black and white markings.  Ages 3+. MSRP $9.99

  MINI BLUE JAY

  The Folkmanis® Mini Blue Jay bears the perky crest and signature markings of this lovely common songbird in tones of blue with black and white accents. Ages 3+. MSRP $8.99

  MINI HERMIT CRAB

  Inspire shy little ones to come out of their shell with the engaging Folkmanis® Mini Hermit Crab finger puppet featuring textured shell and printed crab body fabric. Use three fingers to move head and claws and pull in and out of shell for interactive fun. Ages 3+. MSRP $11.99
   

  MINI RAINBOW TROUT

  Go fishing for fun with the Folkmanis® Rainbow Trout finger puppet featuring realistic shimmery skin fabric and flowy fins. Ages 3+. MSRP $9.99

  MINI RATTLESNAKE

  Coiled and ready to strike out boredom is the Folkmanis® Mini Rattlesnake finger puppet featuring printed snakeskin and rattle...be warned. Ages 3+. MSRP $8.99

  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.

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