Folkmanis® Puppets Bring the Beauty of Nature Home

EMERYVILLE, Calif., Feb. 16, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Presenting 18 spectacular new additions this season, FOLKMANIS, INC. -- Puppets That Inspire Imagination and Play -- carries on in the tradition of innovating the best quality and highest play value puppets to captivate children and adults around the globe. Preview the new collection and play with the entire line at gift and toy shows this season.  Find Folkmanis in booth #2751 at the 2014 American International Toy Fair in Manhattan, New York at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center February 16^th – 19^th.

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"It's not easy imitating nature, but we do our very best," says company co-founder, Judy Folkmanis.  "With over 250 styles in every size and category," adds Marketing Director, Elaine Kollias, "we offer the most diverse array of puppets to fill one's every desire!"

On the continent or off, everyone can appreciate the natural beauty of these North American native creatures:

More cuddly than fierce, the tawny brown and white Wolf Pup puppet is fresh from the den with fluffy, soft fur to keep both you and him warm this winter.  His sweet expressive face features perky ears, brilliant blue eyes and a movable muzzle. Not the lone wolf type, this gregarious little guy will prey on you for lots of love to surely become a leader of your puppet pack. Recommended for ages 3+, measures 13-inches long, MSRP $30.00

Regally perched and ready to swoop comes an unmistakable symbol of majestic beauty, great strength and long life.  The Perched Eagle puppet is realistically rendered with keen, piercing eyes and plumage of dark brown with white head and tail. The strong, hooked beak and powerful talons are featured in gold-hued leatherette.  This puppet is a stunning representation of our national bird prominent in seals and logos and sacred to Native American cultures. Recommended for ages 3+, measures 17-inches tall, MSRP $36.00

Owl fans will delight in the North American Saw-whet Owl. Small in stature, this round faced owl has a cream and reddish brown streaked and spotted, feather-soft body perched upon tan leatherette claws.  Insert a hand into the wings and small beak and witness nature come alive! You will surely want to add this wise choice to your collection. Recommended for ages 3+, measures 12-inches tall, MSRP $25.00

Folkmanis believes imagination is the key to a healthy childhood, encouraging play and discovery to develop the skills necessary in life. The company has been making the most innovative and engaging specialty puppets in the world since 1976, delighting imaginations and winning nearly every industry, child development, and kid-tested award – many repeatedly. Most Folkmanis® Puppets are recommended for ages 3 and up and are available at specialty toy and gift stores, including: science/nature museums, zoo and aquarium gift shops, thousands of independent toy and gift stores, and specialty retailers nationwide and in more than 15 countries around the world. You can also find Folkmanis® Puppets online at www.folkmanis.com. For more information, email [email protected] or go to www.folkmanis.com.

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