HOLLERING HEIDI (59827)

We’d like you to meet... “HI. I’M HEIDI. THEY CALL ME HOLLERING HEIDI BECAUSE I SPEAK CLEARLY AND LOUDLY.” Ahem... excuse us. We were trying to introduce...” I KNOW WHAT YOU ARE DOING. i CAN SEE. YOU’RE TALKING TO THEM. WHO ARE THEY?” They are customers. Heidi, would you please not shout so loudly? “I DON’T KNOW HOW TO SHOUT QUIETLY. DO YOU KNOW HOW TO SHOUT QUIETLY? IF YOU DO PLEASE TELL ME.” I think we know why your brother, Brian, doesn’t talk much. He can’t get a word in edgewise. Heidi is 15 inches tall and has movable arms and mouth!

PATTY PIGTAILS (59828)

Patty Pigtails has lovely long brunette hair which she likes to wear in braids or pigtails. She also likes to talk.  She has an opinion about everything... just ask her.  She will tell you that she is very beautiful and that she is 15 inches tall and that she is very easy to operate with movable arms and... ahem... mouth!

GRANDPA BLOVIATE (59826)

Grandpa Bloviate will tell you that he doesn’t like to dwell upon what he was or what he’s done in the past. He says that ‘now’ is what’s important. Don’t worry. He is just pretending to be modest. You see, Winston Bloviate, in his 60 years before becoming a Grandfather, was a railroad engineer, a race car driver, an airline pilot, a gourmet chef, the CEO of a large energy company, the captain of a merchant ship and an advisor to His Majesty, the King of Costalotta. With a career like that, you better believe that this Grandpa has stories to tell about all of his adventures and you don’t have to be one of his grandchildren to get him started. Grandpa is 15 inches tall and has movable arms and mouth.

WENDALL WIZARD (59825)

Wendall Wizard, seen here trying to balance his cone-shaped hat on his cantaloup-shaped head, is doing his best to promote the welfare of wizards the world over.  It seems that in this day and age, not too many people still believe in wizards or sorcerers. Science, they say, not magic, is the way of the world today. Wendall is a computer technician at Lackheed Missle Corp. and aims to change all that. Ever since he learned that his great grandfather (six times removed on his mother’s side of the family) was a wizard, Wendall traded in his suit and tie for the impressive costume you see him in.

FUZZY BEAR (P19480)

Fuzzy Wuzzy was a bear.
Fuzzy Wuzzy had no hair.
So... Fuzzy Wuzzy wasn't fuzzy, was he?

Fuzzy Wuzzy was the term used by British colonial soldiers for the nineteenth century Hadendoa warriors supporting the Sudanese Mahdi. Fuzzy Wuzzies are remembered today primarily for a popular English children's rhyme, and for a poem by Rudyard Kipling.

Our Fuzzy Bear is a 15 in. tall Hand Puppet with workable mouth and arms.

AL T. TUDE GIRAFFE (M3909)

Al is always the high scorer when he plays center for the All-Africa Basketball Team. He stands head and sholders above the rest with a powerful "no-jump-dunk." This hand puppet is 11 inches tall.

GLIDE DRAGON (M2547)

Glide Dragon’s real name is Smolderchar but he thinks Glide is more suitable. This is because he never did learn how to blow fire out or his mouth or nostrils. What he did learn in Dragonet School was to fly. His wings may look short and stubby but they are so powerful that he can launch into the sky faster than a helicopter and glide more smoothly than a 747.

Glide is 23 inches long from snout to tail. Hand goes in chest and up to work mouth.

ALPACA (2885)

Along with camels and llamas, alpacas are classified as camelids and they have been domesticated for thousands of years. Alpacas and llamas can successfully cross-breed. The resulting offspring are called huarizo, which are valued for their unique fleece and gentle dispositions. Our Alpaca Hand Puppet is 15 inches tall. Click on the piccture for a larger, more detailed image.

CAMEL (2870)

Camels have lived in some of the most desolate corners of our planet, and not only do they live, they thrive. Most large animals are unable to survive in these kinds of desolate places. This is because of their large requirement for resources such as food and water. Camels are able to use this to their advantage as a survival strategy. By living in deserts, mountains, and other arid places Camels are able to avoid predators, and others who would compete for resources. Camels are only able to do this because of their amazing ability to efficiently use the resources their environments provide. A camel can travel long distances which allow them to take advantage of the maximum number of resources. They can withstand a massive amount of dehydration which allow them to survive not only between watering holes, but sometimes between seasons. When at a watering hole camels are able to gorge themselves and rehydrate quickly. For food, camels are omnivorous. They can eat almost anything be it vegetation, meat, or bone,-- salty or sweet, a camels stomach knows no limits. But it is their temperament that is truly endeared the camel to man. Docile and sweet under a caring hand, but stubborn and angry if ill treated, the camel both wins your heart and your respect. Our Camel Hand Puppet here is 15 inches tall. Click on the image for a larger, more detailed picture.

CUTHBERT CAT (2850)

This easy-to-use Cat Hand Puppet is the purrrrfect feline to host your next puppet show! With wonderful catlike details and butter-soft plush, this meower is the "cat's pajamas"!! He is 14 inches tall and has a movable mouth and front paws.

COBRA (2871)

Cobra is the common name for members of the family of venomous snakes, Elapidae, known for their intimidating looks and deadly bite. Cobras are recognized by the hoods that they flare when angry or disturbed. These reptiles are found throughout the Philippines, southern Asia, and Africa. The king cobra is the world's longest venomous snake (up to 24 feet in length.) Contrary to folklore, cobras will seldom attack unprovoked. Cobras are famous for their use by snake charmers because they respond well to visual cues, and are of spectacular appearance. Our Cobra Hand Puppet is 15 inches tall and a real charmer! Click on the image to see a larger, more detailed picture... but don't get too close.

COW (2873)

Cows are referred to as the foster mothers of the human race because they produce most of the milk that people drink. The first cow in America arrived in Jamestown colony in 1611. Until the 1850's, nearly every family had its own cow. The first regular shipment of milk by railroad was between Orange County, New York, and New York City and began in 1841. In 1856, Gail Borden invented the condensed milk process. This process removed some of the water from milk so it would take up less space. Refrigeration came into use in 1880, and the first pasteurizing machine was introduced in 1895. Our Hand Puppet Cow here is obviously amused by those facts. We can only add that she is 14 inches tall, easy to work but difficult to milk. Click on the image for a larger, more detailed image.

ERSTWHILE CROCODILE (2559)

Ernie (short for Erstwhile) has always been a history buff. In fact his name "Erstwhile" means 'belonging to some prior time.' And what a history he has to be proud of. Crocodiles are the largest reptiles on earth. The African or Nile crocodile is one of the biggest growing up to 18 feet long. This is huge, but compare it with one from the Cretaceous period that grew to a gigantic fifty feet long. Such behemoths went the way of the dinosaurs but their smaller brethren live on. Our Crocodile Hand Puppet is only 13 inches tall. Good thing too.

DANGER DONKEY (2908)

"Danger Donkey" was his alias during his espionage years in the Secret Service (he claims). When we tried to get more information about this he said it was still "classified." He is currently employed by a Birthday Party company as a 'pin-the-tail-on-the-donkey' donkey but business, he says, is not good. Our Donkey Hand Puppet is 18 inches tall. Click on the image for a larger view.

DRAGON (2823)

The dragon is a mythical creature which appears in almost every culture worldwide. The physical description and supposed abilities of the creature vary immensely according to the different cultures in which it appears. However, the unifying feature of almost all interpretations is it being a serpentine or otherwise reptilian monster (or at least possessing a serpentine/reptilian part or trait), and often possessing magical or spiritual qualities. This friendly guy is 14 inches tall and has movable arms, tongue and mouth.

STALWART EAGLE (2851)

A national symbol and an endangered species, the bald eagle evokes pride and nostalgia. This striking EAGLE Hand Puppet features dark brown and white feather-like plush and gold-colored vinyl beak. Broad, flappable wings allow for soaring. He is 14 inches tall, has a movable beak and wings with a 25 inch wingspan.

ELEPHANT (2830)

This ELEPHANT Hand Puppet is one handfull of fun. Made with unique fabrics it has movable lets and a trunk that animates when you pull the ring hidden inside.

FOX (2598)

This Hand Puppet is 16 inches tall and has a working mouth and paws.

FLASH FROG (2896)

Flash here earned his name in the video game business. Yes, he was the frog who dashed across the 8-lane highway avoiding heavy speeding vehicles. He was fired after only two days when he turned white with fear over being squished... and the game company wanted a green frog, not a white one. Unfortunately all of the replacement frogs that the game company tried to hire also turned white, some just upon having the task explained to them. Ultimately, the game company asked Flash to return to the job but he declined explaining that he was "too yellow" to try that again. Flash is 14 inches tall and has a movable mouth and legs. Click on the picture to see a larger more detailed image.

GIRAFFE (2561)

Giraffes are one of the world's tallest mammals. They are well known for their long necks, long legs, and spotted patterns. Giraffes have small "horns" or knobs on top of their heads that grow to be about five inches long. These knobs are used to protect the head in fights. Male giraffes are larger than females. Males weigh between 2,400 and 3,000 pounds and stand up to 19 feet tall! Female giraffes weigh between 1,600 and 2,600 pounds and grow to be 16 feet tall. Good thing that our Giraffe Hand Puppet is only 14 inches tall.

HYACINTH HIPPOPOTAMUS (2852)

This Hand Puppet is a perfect 7-6-15 (that's 7 inches long, 6 inches wide and 15 inches tall.) Hyacinth has a movable mouth and legs.

LEONARD LION (2562)

The "King of Beasts" is well represented by this up and coming new actor from the Broadway play: The Lion King (c). In fact, Leonard is so good at acting that you won't believe that he is just a 13 inch tall Hand Puppet. If he choses to do so, he may convince you he's a 15 foot alligator... or maybe a 5 inch parakeet! He's THAT good.

OSTRICH (2872)

The flightless ostrich is the world's largest bird. They roam African savanna and desert lands and get most of their water from the plants they eat. Though they cannot fly, ostriches are fleet, strong runners. They can sprint up to 43 miles an hour and run over distance at 31 miles an hour. Our Hand Puppet Ostrich is 17 inches tall and a tad slower. Click on the image to see a larger, more detailed picture.

FENTON BACON (#2853)

AKA "Oink" to his friends, Fenton is the smart brother of Hormel and Dubuque Pigs and the beloved brother of Honey G. Ham. We call him the "smart" one because he built his house out of bricks making it throughly wolf-proof. Unfortunately he built it in California where local earthquakes force him to re-stack his house every few years or so. This smart-looking Pig Hand Puppet is surely no boar! The mohair-like plush, vinyl details and charming smile make him so endearing that you'll want to "hog" him all to yourself! He is 8 inches wide and 15 inches tall.

RABBIT (2800)

Yes, 'Rabbit.' But not just any rabbit. His name, of course, is Jack (92% of all rabbits are named 'Jack', 5% are named 'Peter', 1% are named 'Brer' and the remaining 2% are named everything else or not at all.). If you believe that, then you will be delighted to know that this particular rabbit once pulled a magician out of his hat (magician and hat not included, sorry). One thing you should believe is that this Hand Puppet Rabbit is 20 inches tall and he does have a movable mouth!

RACCOON (2596)

The Raccoon (Procyon lotor), also known as the Northern Raccoon, Common Raccoon, Washer Bear or Coon, is a widespread, medium-sized, omnivorous mammal native to North America. Since the beginning of the twentieth century, they have also been widespread on the European mainland. Raccoons usually live together in small, loose groups. Their original habitats are mixed or deciduous forests, but due to their adaptability, they are often found in urban areas where they can be considered pests. Our Hand Puppet Pest... er... Raccoon is 15 inches tall and has a working mouth and paws so don't leave anything just laying around that you don't want to lose!

SEA SERPENT (2874)

Sightings of sea serpents have been reported for hundreds of years, and continue to be claimed today. Despite these numerous sightings, no credible physical evidence has been recorded and it is currently believed that the sightings can be best explained as misidentification of known animals such as oarfish and whales. Of course this means that your sighting of our 16 inch tall Sea Serpent Hand Puppet here is just a figment of your imagination. Click on the image to confirm that a larger picture with more detail doesn't exist.

SHARPIE SHARK (2817)

Big trouble if you put your hand in the wrong way. This clever hand puppet 17 inches tall and can consume just about anything that will fit in it's mouth.

BLACK FACED SHEEP (2884)

This Hand Puppet is 15 inches tall. Click on image for a larger, more detailed picture.

COCKER SPANIEL (2836)

How can you resist this Cocker Spaniel puppet when he begs so wholeheartedly for the treat you offer? Increase his appeal by animating his front paws and muzzle; see how many tricks you can make him do! This Hand Puppet is 14 inches tall.

TIGER (2869)

Tigers are the largest members of the cat family and are renowned for their power and strength. Bengal tigers live in India and are sometimes called Indian tigers. They are the most common tiger and number about half of all wild tigers. Over many centuries they have become an important part of Indian tradition and lore. Tigers live alone and aggressively scent-mark large territories to keep their rivals away. They are powerful nocturnal hunters that travel many miles to find buffalo, deer, wild pigs, and other large mammals. Tigers use their distinctive coats as camouflage (no two have exactly the same stripes). They lie in wait and creep close enough to attack their victims with a quick spring and a fatal pounce. A hungry tiger can eat as much as 60 pounds in one night, though they usually eat less. Our Tiger Hand Puppet is 15 inches tall and doesn't eat anything. Click on the image for a larger, more detailed picture.

TYRANNOSAURUS REX (2824)

This Hand Puppet is 15 inches tall and has movable arms and (gulp) mouth.

MALVINA WITCH (2857)

Cast a spell with this whimsical Witch hand puppet! Classic design features black sueded-fabric dress and hat and pale green skin - complete with warts! Animate the arms and mouth of this witch and you'll create a little black magic of your own! She is 22 inches tall (it's that hat, of course, which she insists upon wearing) and has a movable mouth and arms.

WOLF IN SHEEP'S CLOTHING (2859)

The Wolf here, complete with sheepskin disguise and movable paws and mouth may seem to illustrate the old warning about someone who hides malicious intent under the guise of kindliness. After all, both Aesop's Fables and the Bible contain explicit references to wolves in sheep's clothing. However, our Hand Puppet Wolf here assures us that this is entirely untrue and that he is merely trying to dress appropriately for dining. He is 16 inches tall. Click on the image to see a larger and more detaile picture.

ZEBRA HAND PUPPET (2565)

The Zebra is a part of the horse family (Equidae), native to central and southern Africa. They are most well known for their distinctive black and white stripes. Our Zebra Hand Puppet is 13 inches tall.

MOTHER HUBBARD (10101)

This is old Mother Hubbard. She’s run up a tab as thick as a deck of cards in almost every shop in town. Her cupboard may be bare, but she's sure her ship is about to come in. You may have already met her precious little dog, Toby. If you ask her, that dog’s so sweet he poops taffy, but I don’t think the neighbors concur. Certainly not the Constable, but she’s known him since he was a little troublemaker himself, so she can usually smooth over any misunderstandings. Rumor has it Hubbard’s fallen in with some shady cats downtown, but I wouldn’t believe everything you hear. She is 14 inches tall and has movable arms. She is available here by herself or in a PUPPET SET with five of her companions.

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DOCTOR (10103)

The Doctor is one of those people who always seem like they’re about to sneeze. Never seen him do it though. He doesn’t get out much -- except, of course, when the Czar is in town with his giggling gaggle of available daughters. When he’s not trying to improve his social status, you’ll find the Doctor locked up in his study. I have no idea what he’s up to in there and I don’t want to know. I suppose he spends most of his time distilling that Miracle Elixir he’s always hawking to anyone with so much as a hangnail. I tried it once. Good stuff. The Doctor is 18 inches tall and has movable arms. He is available here by himself or in a PUPPET SET with five of his companions.

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CONSTABLE (10104)

The Constable keeps the peace in town and he takes his duty very seriously. In such a small town, he’s the Judge, Jury and Executioner. He’s got his eye on everyone--the Cabby, the Doctor, that pain-in-the-butt dog with the smirk. No one is above suspicion. Especially when it’s his job to protect sweet, innocent, adorable little ladies like Mother Hubbard. Not that the Constable would allow his heart to interfere with his work. He might allow his stomach to, though. One thing I’ve learned about “justice” in this town is that there’s no wrong that can’t be made right with a plump sausage or a freshly baked pie. The Constable is 16 inches tall and has movable arms. He is available here by himself or in a PUPPET SET with five of his companions.

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ALIEN CABBY (10105)

The Cabby’s not from around here, but he knows this town like the back of his tentacle. He’ll take you wherever you need to go -- even to the moon if you've got the fare -- just don’t expect lively conversation on the way. He’s a hard worker who’ll try anything to make an honest buck -- from selling fish to installing satellite TV. I guess no job is too small when you’re trying to make your way in a foreign town where everybody talks nonsense, and when you don’t understand, they make even less sense, only louder. As if the problem is his hearing. I mean, I don’t think he even has ears. The Cabby is 16 inches tall and has movable arms. He is available here by himself or in a PUPPET SET with five of his companions.

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TOBY DOG (10102)

Hear that racket? No, that’s not a police raid on the music shop (although it’s just a matter time.) That’s Mother Hubbard’s dog, Toby. He’s probably got his nose into trouble again. He’s not a bad dog, per se. I mean, he’s never attacked anyone as far as I know--except for the Doctor, but I might be inclined to attack him myself on an off day. You see, Toby’s a bit of a jokester. He is the little dog who laughed, after all, so he’s really going to rub you the wrong way if you have no sense of humor. And apparently nobody in town has a sense of humor. Toby is 8 inches tall and has a movable mouth which is usually full of a bone (included). He is available here by himself or in a PUPPET SET with five of his companions.

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LUCY CAT (10106)

Uh oh. See that cat? The one with the bum eye, playing the fiddle for pennies by the bus stop? That’s Lucy. Better check your wallet and hide your pet fish, ‘cuz she’s bad news. Don’t let that sad tune fool you -- she’s been giving the slip to the Constable since she was lapping sour milk from an old tambourine with the rest of her unfortunate litter. She’s in with that shifty band of alley cats who caterwaul behind the music shop at all hours of the night. On Thursdays they hold closed door “Knitting Club” meetings. That’s what the sign says anyway. Lucy is 11 inches tall and has movable arms. He is available here by himself or in a PUPPET SET with five of his companions.

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