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Tag Archives: puppets
Folkmanis Puppets’ Pinocchio, and Troll With Hedgehog
Matthew Scott Winslow wrote this review for Sleeping Hedgehog. My familiarity with Folkmanis puppets goes beyond this current assignment. Last year my wife was looking for a small but meaningful Christmas gift for our three young daughters. At our local … Continue reading
Folkmanis: Four Finger Puppets
A group of Folkmanis finger puppets appeared on my desk recently. These came without the usual tags — they are all quite small — so I did a bit or research on them. Here they are, in no articular otder. … Continue reading
Folkmanis Puppets’ Raccoon in a Garbage Can
The latest Folkmanis hand puppet to come my way is the Raccoon in a Garbage Can, which seems appropriate — garbage cans are one of raccoons’ favorite places. (Trust me — I know this from personal experience. I also know … Continue reading
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Folkmanis’ Narwhal puppet
Sea creatures are wonderful. I absolutely love anything having to do with the sea, except for cleaning fish. But that’s a tale for another time; right now I’ve got a puppet with an actual tail; the Narwhal puppet from Folkmanis. … Continue reading
Folkmanis’ American Kestrel puppet
I love raptors. No, not the ones you seen in Jurassic Park. Those are terrifying, even though I know they’re nothing but CGI. I’m talking about the types of birds that are also called Birds of Prey. From Owls to … Continue reading
Folkmanis Puppets’ Rat In a Tin Can
I seem to have another Folkmanis puppet lurking around, this one the Rat In a Tin Can. The Folkmanis website describes him as being ready for a playful picnic (note the napkin in one paw). However, it seemed to me … Continue reading
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Folkmanis’ Mini Brown Mouse Finger Puppet
The entry for the Mini Brown Mouse Finger Puppet at Folkmanis’ website reads: “The Folkmanis Mini Brown Mouse finger puppet is a pocket pet perfect to surprise your unsuspecting friends.” I can see it. This little guy (barely four inches … Continue reading
Folkmanis’ Dove Puppet
I’m sitting here looking at the latest critter from Folkmanis to hit my desk, and to tell the truth, I’m a little unnerved. It’s their Dove Puppet. The tag is quite definite that it’s a white dove, a color variant … Continue reading
Figures of Speech Theatre’s Anerca
Christopher White wrote this review. Figures of Speech Theatre (FST) is, first and foremost, a puppet theater. For most of us that designation creates an immediate impression far removed from the incredibly complex theatrical artistry of this world-renowned group. In … Continue reading
Folkmanis Puppets: Basset Hound
Basset hounds seem to generate the kind of passion normally reserved for sports teams, and looking at Folkmanis’ Basset Hound puppet, it’s easy to see why. This little guy (well, not so little — 14 inches from nose to rump) … Continue reading →