droolicious : puppet

Dinosaur Shadow Puppet

AmandaHill — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 23:00:00 GMT

In my house, we are huge shadow puppet fans. The dinosaur shadow puppet seen above is one of many from an amazing collection. It's a huge step up from the shadow puppet bats and butterflies that I attempt to make with my hands.

Check these shadow puppets out at Owly Shadow Puppets.

Classic Wooden Toys Collapse and Spring Back To Life

Chris Ford — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 22:30:00 GMT

You know what they say, "What's old is new again." I'm not that old, but when I was a kid I used to be fascinated with these types of little wooden toys - the kind that seem to collapse when you push the bottom but then spring to life again when you let go. Now you can get a few of them for your kids too - and at a price that won't break the bank.

The Petra Toys Press Puppets come in a Rhino, Giraffe, Red Dog and Elephant version. They would be great for an inexpensive little gift or even a party favor. Actually, it's kind of a pricey party favor, but they're cool nonetheless.

Petra Toys Wooden Press Puppets, $18 from BlackWagon.com

5 Gifts for Your Little Princess

SunnyChanel — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 01:23:00 GMT

There are some facts that you just can’t deny. Girls like princesses. Well, most of them. If you find yourself with a tiara encrusted toddler or little girl, procuring presents that don’t have “I’m a Princess!” exclaimed loudly on it or that have one of the various Disney royals such as the iconic Cinderella, Belle or Ariel branded on them can be quite the challenge. Here are five presents perfect for the princess in your life that doesn’t scream mass commercialism or have an overtly “I’m a total diva” tone.

Topsy -Turvy Priness Doll (above)
It’s two, two dolls in one! Yeah, this ain’t no infomercial worthy schlocky piece of kid-dom. This is a totally classic doll that gives your child the choice between two different princess characters, the Day Princess and the Night Princess. $38 here.

Melissa & Doug 24-Piece Magnetic Princess Elise Dress Up Set
For those who like to play dress up, in a small scale, the Melissa and Doug 24-Piece Magnetic Princess set includes a colorful array of magnetic outfits and accessories to use create all sorts of looks for this wood based princess. $8.75 here.

Royal Puppet Theater
Every princess needs her own kingdom. This castle puppet theater includes a cast of puppet characters such as the King (a lion), the Queen (a elephant), a Wizard (a unicorn), a Princess (a pig), a Prince (a bear), and a court jester (a monkey). The cardboard theater includes velvet curtains and folds flat for easy storage. $69 here.

Wooden Foldable Princess Castle
Every little princess needs a castle. This wooden foldable castle by toy superstar Melissa and Doug has hand-painted details and includes “two removable turrets, balconies, flying buttress, flag and a working drawbridge” yeah, you can’t disappoint a kid with a flying buttress. And best of all, Amazon has it on sale right now for $57.67 (regularly $99.99).

Princess Toddler Bed
Every princess needs her beauty rest. The Princess Toddler Bed is a perfect (and pretty) transition from crib to big girl bed. The pink bed is detailed with gold flourishes and has gold crown finals on each of it’s four posters. You can get your bed fit for any and all toddler princesses here for $198.

5 Gifts for Your Little Pirate

SunnyChanel — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 22:00:00 GMT

What do you get the wee little pirate in your life? A ship? A hat? A treasure chest? There is much booty out there to choose from, but here are five worthy pieces of treasure that will surely elicit many ohh, ahhhs and aaaarghs.

Pirate Puppet by Melissa & Doug (above)
For those of you who dare to let a pirate take over one of your limbs, this is for you. The pirate puppet by Melissa & Doug is a plush seafaring bloke that will do, hopefully, just as you command. The puppet has a controllable mouth and it comes with a rod to move his limbs to and fro, all the better to pick up the oodles of treasure. $20 here.

The ‘Wrecked’ Pirate Hat by Elope
If you’re going to be a pirate, you’re going to need a pirate hat. That’s just the way it is. This totally classic sea faring chapeau is made from ultra suede and is adjustable to fit the noggins of both little and big pirates. The hat is lined and comes with a secret pocket with a little piece of booty. $28 here

Pirate Ship from Pottery Barn Kids. ON SALE!
No pirate worth his weight in gold would venture out into the salty sea with any kind of boat less worthy than this one. The sturdy wooden Pirate Ship by Pottery Barn Kids is crafted from solid wood and is realistically detailed with canvas sails and real rigging rope. The set , which would make any pirate proud, includes the ship, pirate figurines and a raft. Best off all, mom and dad can save some ‘pieces of eight’ since it’s on sale! $99.99 regularly $149 here.

Gund ‘Teach Me” Pirate Doll
No, no, no, when they mean a “Teach Me” Pirate Doll they do not mean the toy will teach your kid to rob, steal or pillage. Instead it will assist them in learning the kinder gentler arts such as button fastening, lace tying and buckling (and not the swash-buckling, just regular old buckling). $38 here.

Pirate Chest by Melissa and Doug
You ain’t much of a pirate unless you have yourself a pirate chest. Where else would ye be thinkin’ of storin' all your booty? This sturdy treasure chest with ornate brass handles by Melissa and Doug features a “pirate bandana, eye patch, loot bag, gold doubloon coins and a special, secret compartment to stash your most valuable loot away.” $24.85 here.

Tooth Fairy Finger Puppet

chrisjordan — Mon, 16 Jul 2007 15:01:00 GMT

Tooth fairy finger puppet has a tiny pocket on her skirt just right for a little tooth.

Set her on the pillow at night to remind ~~you~~ the tooth fairy to stop by with the cold hard cash.

Made by the leaders in quality puppets for children, Folkmanis tooth fairy can be purchased for $10.95 at Madallie.