So, you're thinking "Like, what am I doing in a toy store, anyway?"

Let's start with the most important things. Puppets are great at parties. They can be the icebreaker to help you get to know that special girl or boy you've had your eye on.

Ok, here's another one. Sooner or later you're going to have to write a school paper about some aspect of history or culture or something. We suggest puppets.

Puppets have been popular for thousands of years. Really! People all over the world have been making puppets and putting on puppet shows almost forever. They're still common today in most parts of world. What fun. Check out the history of puppets and write about it. You could have a blast knocking out a research paper, and you might get to demonstrate your puppetry skills to the class.

Think that sounds a little too wierd or embarassing? Well, just remember that most of the robots and monsters you see in your favorite movies and videos are puppets. No kidding! Professional puppetteers are, like, cool dudes. They're making a career out of designing and operating puppets.

On top of everything else, puppets are just plain fun.

Come on into the store and check it out.

Here are few links to get started learning about the world of puppetry. You'll find out that it's not just for the little kids.

A Brief History of Eastern Puppets

A brief Introduction to the History of Bunraku

History of Puppets