The Awesome Folkmanis Puppets.

We just roam the floor at Toy Fair like big kids every year and we stop at things we find interesting. But we always make sure to stop Folkmanis Puppets. Every year they introduce a dozen or so new creations. They’re always so cute, and so well made, I really love them. The folks who demo them also love them and do great demos. But they're more than just toys. From their website: “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. This year they've added a new bear, butterfly, and raccoon. (You'll see them in the Giz Wiz Video, link below.) Another great thing is that they are reasonably priced. Finger puppets range from about $8 up to about $80 for the big stage puppets.

Giz Wiz Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BU15PFoZjC0&feature=youtu.be

Company website: www.folkmanis.com

See or hear this show: www.gizwiz.tv/episode/1560 (Goes live late Friday, Mar 4, 2016)