A puppet having left and right upper and lower limbs, a body and head. Each upper limb includes a finger recess shaped to receive a respective finger of a first one of an operators hands, and the head has at least one finger recess to receive a finger of the first one of the operators hands, and each lower limb includes a finger recess shaped to receive a respective finger of the other, operators hand. At least one of the upper limbs may have a movable finger associated therewith, the finger being movable by a cable drive arrangement operable by a lever mounted upon the body. The head may have a pair of finger recesses associated therewith to receive respective fingers of the first one of the operators hands, wherein the finger recesses associated with the head comprise respective finger receiving components, each of which is pivotally connected to the head such that relative forward-backward movement between the finger receiving components drives the head for angular movement.

A puppet having left and right upper and lower limbs, a body and head. Each upper limb includes a finger recess shaped to receive a respective finger of a first one of an operators hands, and the head has at least one finger recess to receive a finger of the first one of the operators hands, and each lower limb includes a finger recess shaped to receive a respective finger of the other, operators hand. At least one of the upper limbs may have a movable finger associated therewith, the finger being movable by a cable drive arrangement operable by a lever mounted upon the body. The head may have a pair of finger recesses associated therewith to receive respective fingers of the first one of the operators hands, wherein the finger recesses associated with the head comprise respective finger receiving components, each of which is pivotally connected to the head such that relative forward-backward movement between the finger receiving components drives the head for angular movement.

A toy has one or more LED light sources positioned on the toy so the light source illuminates beyond the toy. A toy to be worn on the human finger comprises a body includes an anchoring portion for receiving or locating a finger or fingers. A finger puppet toy permits for at least one of a reading tool and a light source or an enhancement of other toys or writings. A LED or other light source is operated on the toy to interact with photo-luminescent ink and other inks. A photo-luminescent ink and other inks are pre-printed or included in a decoration on the surface of another item such as a book or other toy. The toy is a reading tool or a light source or an enhancement of other toys or writings. The LED light sources include a black light and may include other LED lights of other colors. The lights are connected to a circuit board and an integrated power source, which are connected to a switch encased on the toy. The mechanism, number and location of LED lights, the circuit board, wiring, power source and switch are further defined based on the shape of the character of the toy.

A toy has one or more LED light sources positioned on the toy so the light source illuminates beyond the toy. A toy to be worn on the human finger comprises a body includes an anchoring portion for receiving or locating a finger or fingers. A finger puppet toy permits for at least one of a reading tool and a light source or an enhancement of other toys or writings. A LED or other light source is operated on the toy to interact with photo-luminescent ink and other inks. A photo-luminescent ink and other inks are pre-printed or included in a decoration on the surface of another item such as a book or other toy. The toy is a reading tool or a light source or an enhancement of other toys or writings. The LED light sources include a black light and may include other LED lights of other colors. The lights are connected to a circuit board and an integrated power source, which are connected to a switch encased on the toy. The mechanism, number and location of LED lights, the circuit board, wiring, power source and switch are further defined based on the shape of the character of the toy.

An apparatus for the use of controlling a puppet to obtain a desired position or display, with a mounting plate defining at least one aperture; at least one rod having a first and second end; a ball brace configured to engage a ball and the rod, engaging the rod between the first and second end; wherein the ball brace may be locked and unlocked; wherein the rod further comprises a coating on the second end to engage with the inside of a puppet; and wherein the rod, when engaged with the inside of the puppet, moves the inside of the puppet when moved.

A family hand puppet. A substantially solid body is provided in the shape of a human hand, the body having a main portion and a plurality of separate fingers extending therefrom, each finger having a distal end. A set of separate attachments is also provided, and a fastening mechanism such as hook and loop fasteners or adhesive tape releasably connects the set of separate attachments to corresponding distal ends of the fingers. In another embodiment, the puppet has a hollow body, forming a glove for articulation by a human hand inserted therein.

A family hand puppet. A substantially solid body is provided in the shape of a human hand, the body having a main portion and a plurality of separate fingers extending therefrom, each finger having a distal end. A set of separate attachments is also provided, and a fastening mechanism such as hook and loop fasteners or adhesive tape releasably connects the set of separate attachments to corresponding distal ends of the fingers. In another embodiment, the puppet has a hollow body, forming a glove for articulation by a human hand inserted therein.

A costume for simulating an animal comprises an upper torso covering portion which extends to at least one shoulder, a sleeve and a hand puppet. The fabric, texture, pattern, look and feel of the sleeve coordinates with that of the shoulder to which the sleeve is attached so that the costume presents a realistic and whimsical long necked animal whereby the neck is the sleeve surrounding the contained arm of the wearer. Preferably, the hand puppet is worn by the wearer's hand and has an upper jaw or beak and a lower jaw or beak and the fingers within the hand puppet control the movement of the beak to visual and entertaining advantage.

A costume for simulating an animal comprises an upper torso covering portion which extends to at least one shoulder, a sleeve and a hand puppet. The fabric, texture, pattern, look and feel of the sleeve coordinates with that of the shoulder to which the sleeve is attached so that the costume presents a realistic and whimsical long necked animal whereby the neck is the sleeve surrounding the contained arm of the wearer. Preferably, the hand puppet is worn by the wearer's hand and has an upper jaw or beak and a lower jaw or beak and the fingers within the hand puppet control the movement of the beak to visual and entertaining advantage.

A hand puppet of the type is configured to represent a real animal. The preferred embodiment described herein is of that of a dog. The hand puppet described herein can also be a duck or a monkey. The hand puppet contains a series of electronic components, which includes accelerometers, a speaker, a main circuit board, a power source and sensors, which allows to the hand puppet to detect nearby objects and to detect pressure applied by the mouth portion of the puppet. The hand puppet can be manipulated using a hand to synthesize over numerous sounds in real-time. Each sound generated by the hand puppet is distinct depending on the activity being simulated with the hand puppet. Each sound that is generated by the hand puppet is unique. The hand puppet discussed herein will appear to have a personality of its own and will feel alive in the user's hand.