Folkmanis

These are hands down the best puppets! Their design, and quality of fabrics are like non other. I’ve been all over the world and I’ve popped into toy stores often in hopes of finding something special and different. But then there I see a Folkmanis puppet rack! And awe, there ya go… how could you do any better? I don’t think you can. Ive compared the quality of these puppets to the other local ones where ever I am, and I don’t think it’s as good.

Folkmanis Puppets factory seconds store now closed. They only sell their puppets to retail stores now. Great puppets though!

AWESOME selection of plush animal puppets, along with princes and princesses, dragons, and other creatures. Most are the type of puppets that look like stuffed animals but have a hole for your hand. Most (to my eye) had no visible defects. I bought a pretty peacock and an adorable rat for about $ 20 total.

Fabulous puppets.

Who knew such a treasure trove of delights was nestled here across from Pixar and down the block from the Kodak Photo Gallery developing hub, and around the corner from the Oaks Card Club.
Folkmanis makes classic looking plush hand and finger puppets that amusement parks and museums often sell in their gift shops. You know, the ones that are so soft and adorable that you can’t stop petting them as you browse the store.
This is their HQ, and in the lobby, there is a little display of «seconds.» These are dragon puppets that have a tiny smudge on their underbellies. Or harbor seals with a little snag, and butterfly finger puppets with slight blemishes in their fabric. The type of damage that the puppet would incur within seconds of falling into a child’s hands anyway. And they’re all half-​priced.
Warning: No credit cards. Bring cash or a checkbook to avoid having to walk down to the Bank of America on San Pablo to pay for your puppets.