The Puppet Company Ltd. Launches New Paddington™ Puppets Ahead
of Anticipated Paddington in Peru Film Release
The Puppet Company, the family-run leader in puppets and soft toys, is thrilled to present yet another
iconic range of licensed products, as the brand unveils the most charming Paddington™ puppets. The
collection includes three puppets to bring the kind and curious bear to life, with a little bit of magic and
a lot of fun! Arriving this Summer ahead of the anticipated the third film Paddington in Peru set to
release on November 8th 2024, there is a perfect puppet for everyone.
Encouraging language development, creative and imaginative play, the Paddington puppets have been
specifically designed to be as inclusive and accessible as possible.
Movie Paddington is set to be a hit with all fans of the Paddington films. The interactive hand puppet
brings the charm of the movie character to life through imaginative play. With his signature duffle coat
and own removable hat, this joyful puppet is suitable from 12-months for endless cuddles and unlimited
play!
Inspired by the preschool TV series The Adventures of Paddington, the brand-new TV Paddington
Walking Puppet will truly allow little ones to explore, as Paddington can be made to walk, run, jump and dance with them. The puppet can move both the arms and legs! Adding to the magic and play value, he even has his very own marmalade sandwich attached to his pocket by a ribbon.
For the youngest fans, My Baby Paddington Puppet is ideal from birth and makes the perfect baby gift that will be cherished for years to come. The beautiful glove puppet is wonderful for carers to entertain children during playtime or to accompany a bedtime story but is just as easy for little ones to play with alone. Made from the softest materials and with the cutest embroidered detail, all tested to the highest possible safety standards, it's the most delightful introduction to the beloved Paddington.
Each puppet has been lovingly created to stay true to Paddington’s heartwarming nature, gentle
kindness and innocent curiosity, allowing little ones to fall in love with Paddington through play.
Director and Co-Founder of The Puppet Company, Sue Lockey says, “Paddington is rightly adored around the world, so to bring this kind and loveable bear to life through the power of puppets has been such an honour. We are truly delighted to inspire imaginative storytelling and creative play with our Paddington Puppets, sparking curiosity, wonder and joy.
“As we continue our journey, we have introduced select IPs true to our core ethos and values, with
Paddington now firmly part of our family. I have many happy memories of reading the Paddington
stories to my own children and can’t wait to bring the magic of Paddington to life with my grandchildren now. We are truly passionate about the power of puppets and have designed our Paddington puppets to be as accessible as possible, really embodying our founding motto; have a puppet – have fun!’
SVP Licensing and Retail UK of The Copyrights Group (a STUDIOCANAL company), Rachel Clarke says, “We are delighted to be partnering with The Puppet Company to bring unique and fun Paddington
puppets to all. The wonderful play value and imagination these puppets unlock truly align with the character’s values of curiosity, discovery and fun. We look forward to seeing children and carers create
many adventures with their Paddington puppets.”
As always with The Puppet Company, every puppet is bursting with a magical quality, allowing users to
embrace creativity, entertainment, and most of all fun wherever they may be. Also encouraging speech
and language development in young children alongside fine motor skills, the puppets will help children
embrace the wonder of the world we live in.
About Paddington
For 65 years, British-born writer Michael Bond has delighted readers all over the world with his stories
about Paddington, the bear from Peru, famous for his love of marmalade. The kindness and humour in
the stories appeal to children and adults alike, ensuring Paddington's enduring popularity from one
generation to the next.
Since then, Paddington’s adventures have been adapted several times for television and at the end of
2014 Paddington made his debut onto the big screen, a further film Paddington 2 followed in 2017. The
third instalment Paddington in Peru is set to release in the UK 8th November 2024. The movies are
produced by STUDIOCANAL, European leader in production, distribution and international sales of
feature films and series, part of CANAL+ Group, major player in the creation and distribution of content worldwide. In 2020, a brand-new Paddington TV series designed for a pre-school audience, The
Adventures of Paddington launched on Nickelodeon, introducing him to a whole new set of fans.
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About The Copyrights Group (a STUDIOCANAL company)
The Copyrights Group, part of the European leader in film and series production and distribution
STUDIOCANAL (a CANAL+ company), owns and manages the Paddington™ IP and official stores. It is a full-service international IP development agency and consultancy offering strategic worldwide brand development, licensing, and retail expertise.
The company develops a 360-brand strategy for Paddington based on raising awareness for the
character worldwide. Alongside reaching millions on social media, Paddington’s global reach has also
helped UNICEF raise millions for children in need through branded fundraising products since 2020.
The Copyrights Group keeps expanding Paddington’s licensing program in all key categories including experiential.
About The Puppet Company
The Puppet Company is a key player in the gift and toy world, striking a unique balance between being a family-run, values-led business, and a global market leader, unbeaten on both quality and price.
The Puppet Company promotes creative play – the products are about children and adults alike being
inspired to tell stories, to ignite their imagination and to make people smile. In a tech-saturated world,
this battery-free approach to gifting is increasingly in demand and from our founding roots we continue
to champion the importance of creative play. Now one of the world’s leading puppet suppliers, their
Wilberry Plush soft toys are also sold around the globe.
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