Tag Archives: puppets

Folkmanis: Four Finger Puppets

Posted on 21st December 2021 by Robert

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 →

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Folkmanis Puppets’ Raccoon in a Garbage Can

Posted on 27th June 2018 by Robert

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

Posted on 6th June 2018 by Denise Kitashima Dutton

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 →

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Folkmanis’ American Kestrel puppet

Posted on 6th June 2018 by Denise Kitashima Dutton

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 →

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Folkmanis Puppets’ Rat In a Tin Can

Posted on 26th May 2018 by Robert

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

Posted on 8th March 2018 by Robert

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 →

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Folkmanis’ Dove Puppet

Posted on 1st March 2018 by Robert

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 →

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Figures of Speech Theatre’s Anerca

Posted on 24th July 2017 by Diverse Voices

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 →

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Folkmanis Puppets: Basset Hound

Posted on 16th April 2016 by Robert

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 →

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Folkmanis Puppets: Piglet

Posted on 24th January 2016 by Robert

This Folkmanis puppet is the Piglet. I have to confess, as I sat here looking at him reclining on my bed — he’s rather large, about 14 inches from nose to curly tail (not corkscrew curly, but it’s making a good … Continue reading →

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