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AMAZON PARROT – You don’t have to travel to South America to experience the beauty of the Amazon Parrot. This multicolored gem is a 14-inch Folkmanis Puppet with simply gorgeous fabric that simulates his distinctive colorful feathers. Beak and claws are made of ultra-suede and soft, safe vinyl.

ANGORA RABBIT – This fabulous Folkmanis rabbit is irresistibly snuggleable with long, silky, white plush. Realistic details on the 14-inch Angora Rabbit Puppet will make you think it’s about to spring into your lap, but fear not—this puppet is pure sweet fluff!

BLACK SHEEP – With its movable mouth, velvety soft black features, and rich, wooly salt-and-pepper fleece, you'll be proud to claim this 13-inch Black Sheep as part of your Folkmanis Puppet family.

CHIHUAUA – This replica of a well-recognized “toy” dog is a winning breed with its smooth fabric coat, stout legs, apple-shaped face, and upright ears. Standing slightly larger than life at 14-inches tall, this Folkmanis Puppet comes with a removable pink collar.

GIFT BOX PUPPY and GIFT BOX KITTY – Folkmanis has cleverly combined the excitement and anticipation of a gift with an adorable pet – puppet that is. Gift Box Puppy and Gift Box Kitty each comes attached to its own 5-by-5-inch box – elegant gold tones for the kitty, festive blue design for the puppy.

SEA OTTER – Playful Sea Otters fascinate visitors to the California Coast and now everyone can hold a delightful recreation of this marvelous creature. The Folkmanis Sea Otter Puppet has incredibly soft short-pile fabric, vinyl flippers, and holds a colorful starfish.

STAGE PUPPETS – Folkmanis’ heirloom-collection of theater-styled puppets was introduced in 2007 and instantly won numerous industry accolades. Building upon this success, Folkmanis introduces eight new animals to this award-winning subgroup.

  • BEAR – The long, thick “fur” covering this Stage Puppet Bear provides it with a look that’s all his own. An incredibly sculpted face with contrasting snout and big black eyes make this bear a puppet anyone will want to hug.
  • BIG BAD WOLF – What big eyes and teeth you have … the better to tell a story with as the Folkmanis Big Bad Wolf comes to life with archetypal details and a ferocious attitude.
  • FOX – Vibrant orange fabric “fur” distinguishes this sly character along with pointed snout and ears, and contrasting black paws.
  • MONKEY – The detailed facial features give the Monkey Stage Puppet its individuality. Floppy arms, cute ears, and contrasting chest fabric bring its playfulness to life.
  • RABBIT – Heirloom-quality details and a rich mix of sumptuous plush make this 20-inch Folkmanis Rabbit Stage Puppet a stand-out in the puppet world.
  • RACCOON – Multi-colored fabrics and attention to detail make this Folkmanis Raccoon Stage Puppet amazingly realistic and seemingly alive with personality.
  • SHEEPDOG – Styled after Folkmanis’ best-selling, full-bodied puppet, this Folkmanis Sheepdog Stage Puppet’s long, shaggy “fur” and big, black eyes make him irresistible.
  • TOUCAN – The Folkmanis Toucan Stage Puppet stands out among all puppets because of its astonishing bright, multi-colored beak and face. An oversized, moveable mouth and wings make Toucan king of the flock.

WEBWILDS™ - hands-on fun with minds-on learning in a wild web world. Folkmanis is embarking on an exciting new adventure: Folkmanis® WebWildsTM puppets. Teaming with the non-profit children’s internet site GLOBIO™, WebWilds.com is a unique online environment where kids can keep their hands on a Folkmanis puppet while their minds are learning about their animal and others when logged onto the internet site. WebWilds are the ONLY puppets with their own EDUCATIONAL online virtual habitats created around REAL-WORLD environments.

  • African Elephant – This WebWilds puppet is 15 inches of silky soft plush. African Elephant has intellegent eyes, floppy ears, soft tusks and a flexible trunk that all provide an undeniable identity.
  • Baby Orangutan – This puppet is 9 inches of adorable fun. His faux-fur depicts the orangutan’s signature messy hair, and his facial features give him a sweet personality. Round eyes, adorable nose and smiling mouth create the perfect rendition of this endangered animal. Long, workable arms reach out and say “Hold me.”
  • Koala – The unusual, yet lovable, Koala comes to life with signature shades of grey plush perfectly matched to the real-life species. The Koala puppet is 10-inches tall with big, black eyes and a soft vinyl nose and claws.
  • Rockhopper Penguin – This full-bodied puppet is 11-inches tall and has micro-fiber soft black-and-white fabric accented with a bright orange-red bill and distinctive yellow crest feathers. It has workable wings and feet.
  • Sitting Panda – WebWilds Panda is a full-bodied, cuddly Folkmanis puppet that sits 10-inches high. An adorable face and soft, padded paws give panda an endearing personality.
  • Small Lion – This King of the Jungle is a huggable 12-inch puppet that enables small hands to get a feel for this large beast. Folkmanis has blended the perfect mix of short-pile fabric with a long-pile plush mane to create a wonderfully charming puppet.