New Folkmanis Lobster and Rattlesnake Puppets due in Friday

We will be getting in the new Folkmanis Lobster and Rattlesnake puppets tomorrow.  The lobster will be a great addition for us since we live near the ocean.  The rattlesnake puppet is also welcomed back as they have not had a snake puppet for  a long time. 

Read our puppet news updates and see pictures on our web site.

List of New Folkmanis Puppets for January 2011

December 26, 2010 New Folkmanis Puppets Due January 2011


Here is a list of new Folkmanis puppets coming in 2011. Some are due in early January. Times are approximate. I have some preliminary pictures but have been asked to not publish them just yet. I will as soon as I can!

• Eastern Chipmunk - due 2011
• Gecko - due Jan 25
• Lion (new style) - due Jan 13
• Lobster - Due Jan 10
• Bunny Puppet Kit - due Jan 13
• Cat Puppet Kit - due Jan 13
• Frog Puppet Kit - due Jan 13
• Frog Stage puppet - due Jan 13
• Cottontail Rabbit - due Jan 25
• Holland Lop Rabbit - due Jan 25
• Rattlesnake - due Jan 10
• Gray Wolf - due 2011
• Bird Monster - due Jan 13
• Blue Monster - due Jan 13
• Jester - due 2011
• Pirate stage puppet - due Feb 9
• Pixie Sprite - due 2011
• Mini Monkey finger puppet - due 2011
• Mini Golden Retriever finger puppet - due 2011
• Mini Leafy Sea Dragon finger puppet - due 2011

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas.  We hope everyone has a peaceful and joyous day.

Folkmanis Puppet Prices to Increase in 2011

December 7, 10 Folkmanis Prices Increase in 2011


The prices of many Folkmanis puppets will increase in the new year. It is not an across the board increase, but many will increase. Get you favorite puppet now at the lower price. Read our puppet news to keep up.

Langley Store Open Late Friday and Saturday Through Christmas

The merchants in Langley have gotten together to extend their store hours and offer some specials when you visit their stores this holiday season.  Open until 8 PM on Friday and Saturdays November 26th through December 18.  Take a look at our flyer for Langley Holiday Late Night all the special things happening.

Reindeer Antlers for Christmas Plays

We have a bunch of Christmas hats just in stock.  The reindeer hat is very popular during Christmas for plays and parties.  Don't miss out.  Limited stock.

We have almost a hundred costume hats in stock, so you will find one for most any need.

Smiley Snowman book and Folkmanis Puppets

We just added the "Smiley Snowman" hardcover book to our large list of kids books matched with Folkmanis Puppets.  Small Fox, Little Bear, and Fluff Bunny have a great time building a huge, smiley snowman out of fresh snow. But when they return the next morning, their snowman looks all shivery and his happy smile is gone! What went wrong? Full color. This hardcover book will light up your kids with the glitter covered snow and the little animals that make a snowman.



Disney Tinkerbell Wig in stock



Disney Tinkerbell Wig

 Take flight to Neverland with this officially licensed Disney Tinkerbell felt wig. Perfectly shaped like Tink's famous bun and bangs, just think happy thoughts and never grow up!

• Costume suggestions: Tinker Bell
• Fabric lining
• Elastic size adjuster
• Fits adults and kids 4 and up
• Felt, cotton

Checkout all of our Halloween costume hats. 

Disney Cheshire Ears and Tail just in time for Halloween

We just got in a lot of new costume hats for Halloween.  Take a look a the Disney Cheshire Ears and tail set. This pink striped headband and tail set is made of the finest faux-fur, and is sure to be the perfect addition to your Cheshire Cat Costume. Tail attaches with an easy velcro loop closure. Perfect to wear with a belt or on a belt loop. Item is officially licensed by Disney for the Disney Classics product line.

Costume suggestions: Cheshire Cat

Fits kids and adults

Faux-Fur, Polyester blend

Folkmanis Boy with Orange Hair Discontinued

Folkmanis just sent a new update on stock. The Folkmanis boy with orange hair puppet is now discontinued. The Folkmanis Beagle puppet and Folkmanis small dog hand puppet were discontinued previously.

Puppets that just went out of stock that we still have are the mini field mouse, gray squirrel, pig stage puppet, and the hermit crab. We still have some in stock, but we won't be able to order more until mid October or November. Don't miss out. Get the latest news on Folkmanis puppets from our site or check out each puppet.

Read "A Bookie Gets and Education"

Read Tess' latest blog, A Bookie Gets and Education.

While you are there, check out "The Seals on the Bus" kids book that goes great with several of our Folkmanis seal puppets and even the new Sea Lion finger puppet. Take a look at it in an earlier blog here.

Folkmanis Mini Fawn Finger Puppets

The Folkmanis Fawn finger puppet was released in late August 2010. This finger puppet is all brown with black eyes, nose and feet. There are some white spots on the mini fawn finger puppet. These finger puppets are 6 inches long, 3 inches wide and 2.5 inches tall (15.2 x 7.6 x 6.3 cm). If you want the fawn hand puppet, then we have that too.

Folkmanis Alpaca Stage Puppet

We have the new Folkmanis Alpaca Stage puppet in stock. It is all white with fluffy fur. This alpaca puppet has a moveable mouth and is 15 inches tall, 9 inches long and 6 inches wide (38.1 x 22.86 x 15.2 cm). The head is solid so you can move the lower lip using one finger. See all of our new puppets and get updates from us on Twitter

New Folkmanis Baby Dragon in Stock

We will have the new Folkmanis Fawn finger puppet, the seal lion finger puppet and the Baby Dragon puppets in stock on Friday.

The new Folkmanis Baby Dragon puppet is great to be getting in. The discontinued baby dragon puppet was very popular because of its size and the price point. This is an improved version of that puppet. The mouth is moveable as well as the two front legs. The new puppet is 11 inches long, 8 inches wide and 8.5 inches tall. Keep up on the latest Folkmanis puppet releases and the great kids books we match with them.

More New Folkmanis Finger Puppets Due this Week

We are expecting several more of the newest Folkmanis puppets: baby dragon hand puppet, mini fawn, and the mini sea lion finger puppet. Being on Whidbey Island, we love to get in sea creatures. The mini sea lion shown to the right will complement the walrus finger puppet that we already have.

The mini sea lion finger puppet is 5 inches long and 4 inches tall.

Folkmanis Mini Raccoon Finger Puppet in Stock

We also got in the new Folkmanis mini Raccon in Can finger puppet. This Folkmanis finger puppet is 3 inches long, 3 inches wide, and 5 inches tall (7.6 x 7.6 x 12.7 cm). The raccoon finger puppet is inside a silver colored garbage can with a lid so the finger puppet can pop up and down in the can. You move the puppet from underneath the garbage can.

Read all about the new Folkmanis puppets at Act II Books and Puppets.

This is a mini version of the large Raccoon in Garbage can hand puppet.

Folkmanis Turtleneck Turtle Puppet is Very Cute

We just got in several new puppets this week. One is the Folkmanis Turtleneck Turtle puppet. It has a moveable mouth and two front legs. The picture shows the turtle standing up, but it does not stand up by itself. If it could stand, then it would be 12 inches tall, 8 inches wide and 5 inches long (30.5 x 20.3 x 12.7 cm). This cute green turtle has a gray/green shell and a yellow turtle neck and underneath.

We have bunches of different turtles.

A Bookie is Born

Ever wonder how Tess got started in the book business and how she relates the books with Folkmanis puppets? Read her blog on "A Bookie is Born."

New Folkmanis Red Squirrel Finger Puppets

Another new Folkmanis puppet arrived today. The Folkmanis red squirrel finger is 5 inches tall and 5 inches long (12 x 12.7 cm). It has a bushy tail and fine whiskers. Released in August 2010.

This is a cute critter that joins the rest of the squirrels.

New Folkmanis Garden Snail Puppet in Stock

We just got in the new Folkmanis Garden Snail puppet. This neat. The shell is more realistic than the current large snail puppet.

The Folkmanis Garden Snail puppet is a hand puppet and is 10 inches long, 7 inches wide and 6 inches tall (25.4 x 17.8 x 15.2 cm). This snail puppet has a moveable mouth and retracts into the shell.

You can put two fingers in the eyes and move them or move the mouth really easily. The head and neck can retract into the shell and is very flexible for great puppeteering.

Released August 2010.