FINGER PUPPETS - OPENED Packaging - GLO FRIENDS

1980s GLO FRIENDS Finger Puppet Packaging
Group picture of opened packaging collection

1984 Hasbro Preschool - GLO FRIENDS Finger Puppets - 8 in Series
Glo Grannybug

1984 Hasbro Preschool - GLO FRIENDS Finger Puppets - 8 in Series
Glo Grannybug
Back of package shown

1986 Playskool - GLO FRIENDS Finger Puppets - 12 in Series
Glo Horsefly

1986 Playskool - GLO FRIENDS Finger Puppets - 12 in Series
Glo Horsefly
Back of package shown

1986 Playskool - GLO FRIENDS Finger Puppets - 12 in Series
Glo Nuttybug

1986 Playskool - GLO FRIENDS Finger Puppets - 12 in Series
Glo Nuttybug
Back of package shown

1986 Hasbro - GLO FRIENDS Finger Puppets - 12 in Series
Glo Bashfulbug

1986 Hasbro - GLO FRIENDS Finger Puppets - 12 in Series
Glo Bashfulbug
Back of package shown

1986 Hasbro - GLO FRIENDS Finger Puppets - 12 in Series
Glo Clutterbug

1986 Hasbro - GLO FRIENDS Finger Puppets - 12 in Series
Glo Clutterbug
Back of package shown

1986 Hasbro - GLO FRIENDS Finger Puppets - 12 in Series
Glo Snail

1986 Hasbro - GLO FRIENDS Finger Puppets - 12 in Series
Glo Snail
Back of package shown

1985 Playskool - GLO FRIENDS Finger Puppets - 14 in Series
Glo Cricket

1985 Playskool - GLO FRIENDS Finger Puppets - 14 in Series
Glo Cricket
Back of package shown

1987 Playskool - GLO FRIENDS Finger Puppets - 12 in Series
Glo Bonnie Beetle

1987 Playskool - GLO FRIENDS Finger Puppets - 12 in Series
Glo Bonnie Beetle
Back of package shown

1987 Playskool - GLO FRIENDS Finger Puppets - 12 in Series
Glo Firefly

1987 Playskool - GLO FRIENDS Finger Puppets - 12 in Series
Glo Firefly
Back of package shown

1987 Playskool - GLO FRIENDS Finger Puppets - 12 in Series
Glo Worm

1987 Playskool - GLO FRIENDS Finger Puppets - 12 in Series
Glo Worm
Back of package shown

1987 Playskool - GLO FRIENDS Finger Puppets - 12 in Series
Glo Tootlebug

1987 Playskool - GLO FRIENDS Finger Puppets - 12 in Series
Glo Tootlebug
Back of package shown

There were several different GLO FRIENDS packaging changes through the years for the English version of the Glo Friends finger puppets in the blister card packs. English versions also covered both US and UK markets, so the same doll was reproduced a few times. Hasbro started with 8 GLO FRIENDS Finger Puppets in 1984. Playskool stopped producing them in 1988, with 20 different finger puppet characters available for sale on their own plus 9 more available through Sets and Mail Order. So, there was a total of 29 GLO FRIENDS Finger Puppet characters, plus one Tree House (Glo Land), and 6 different Animal friends (including Dragonflyer). All of this will be covered in a separate post of course. ;)  I'm saving the best for last!

For now, this is just to show fellow collectors the different types of packages. I have added a Page with a checklist for Cards & Bags, but still need to match them to the packaging I have shown here. These are all original 1980s toys that were opened by me, so I still have all the finger puppets, bags and character cards to go with these.

Also, for a fun fact, I noticed that one series produced in 1986, didn't include Glo Worm! It appears to be the only time they produced them without him being a part of the group (see Playskool 1986 pics above). Which as you know, because he and a few others were produced in nearly every series, this makes Glo Worm the most common/easy to find. Whereas a small handful were produced in the second half only, and limited, thus making them more rare.

FINGER PUPPETS - Bags and Cards - GLO FRIENDS

Group of different GLO FRIENDS Collector Character Cards from 1980s

1980s GLO FRIENDS Finger Puppet Bags
Group of ALL Sleeping Bag Colors
Note the different bag colors and thread/stitching colors

1980s GLO FRIENDS Finger Puppet Bags
Close Up of Green Bags & Blue Bags

1980s GLO FRIENDS Finger Puppet Bags
Close Up of Pink & Purple Bags

1980s GLO FRIENDS Finger Puppet Bags
Close Up of Red, Orange, & Yellow Bags

Here's a group of items that come with the GLO FRIENDS Finger Puppets.

The cards were part of the packaging for all singular Glo Friends Finger Puppets available for sale in Cardboard/Blister packaging. Only the exclusives had cards already cut-out. With the exception of Glo Turtle, who also needs to be cut from the cardboard box. Almost EVERY finger puppet, whether for sale on its own, or as an exclusive (i.e., Playsets, Animal Sets, Mail Orders) came with a card. Only exceptions for the cards were the Animal Sets. I have not found any cards in the boxes I have purchased, nor seen them for sale separately. If there are in fact cards, I would like to know about or see them!

Since there were SEVERAL finger puppets in blister cards produced. There are also different versions of the character cards. Obviously, the various translations would be one difference. But the main differences would be in whether there was a story shown on the card, or just the character's name. In some cases, UK versus US produced finger puppets, the story on the card may have a slight change in wording. Then, whether the cards with only the names is in Yellow Ink (with White Halo) or Green Ink (with Yellow Halo). For a complete collection, there would have to be at least 3 versions in English (Story, Yellow Names, Green Names).

Though I'm known for being an organization freak, I have yet to create a checklist for the Cards by version. But it is a project I will complete and share on this blog soon! That brings me to the Finger Puppet Bags. I have also created my own checklist for the finger puppet bags, which can be found in my Pages section.

There were no bags for any exclusives with the exception of the Mail Orders (I think, I don't have them packaged). There are 10 different bag colors. You will also need to note that the thread/stitching color is important as well. For example, there is two green bags, one with orange stitching, one with purple stitching. The two blue ones are questionable as to whether its just faded, or they had a slight color change when producing another series of the same bag, or simply that they (Playskool, whatever) chose to produce a lighter shade of blue bag for new figures. Either way, that one is much harder to pin to a doll unless you have it in the package, and in your hand for comparison.

Most sites I've seen use pictures to identify the bags to the finger puppets. Not only are they guessing the color of the bag, but they are omitting the color of the thread/stitching. I do not have all the figures packaged, but I have good amount of them. The checklist I made is pretty solid, but a few can be up for debate. You may use mine to compare to yours or others so that you may match them up.

Good luck collecting & matching!! ;)

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INSERTS / Ads etc - GLO FRIENDS, GLO WORM

1985 Hasbro GLO FRIENDS Mail Order FINGER PUPPET Insert
for Glo Flutterbug ONLY
Offer good through January 31, 1986

1985 Hasbro GLO FRIENDS Mail Order FINGER PUPPET Insert
for Glo Flutterbug ONLY
Inside of insert shown

1986 Playskool GLO FRIENDS Mail Order FINGER PUPPET Order Form Insert
for Glo Flutterbug and Glo Prayerbug
Front and Back shown
Offer good through January 31, 1987

1988 Playskool / Wendys GLO FRIENDS Mail Order POSTER Order Form Insert
for 18" x 24" Glo Friends Glow in the Dark Poster
Offer good through August 31, 1989
Inside of insert shown

1988 Playskool / Wendys GLO FRIENDS Mail Order POSTER Pamphlet
for 18" x 24" Glo Friends Glow in the Dark Poster
Outside of insert shown

1980s Hasbro Preschool GLO FRIENDS Mini-Product Catalog / Pamphlet
Hasbro Preschool Toys - Glo Turtle, Glo Land, Dolls & Finger Puppets
Outside of Insert shown

1980s Hasbro Preschool GLO FRIENDS Mini-Product Catalog / Pamphlet
Hasbro Preschool Toys - Glo Turtle, Glo Land, Dolls & Finger Puppets
Inside of Insert shown

1980s Playskool GLO FRIENDS Mini-Product Catalog / Pamphlet
Glo Friends and Animals, Crib Toys, Dolls
Inside of Insert shown

1980s Playskool GLO FRIENDS Mini-Product Catalog / Pamphlet
Glo Friends and Animals, Crib Toys, Dolls
Outside of Insert shown

1980s Playskool GLO FRIENDS Mini-Product Catalog / Pamphlet
Glo Friends, Dolls
Outside of Insert shown

1980s Playskool GLO FRIENDS Mini-Product Catalog / Pamphlet
Glo Friends, Dolls
Outside of Insert shown

1980s Hasbro Bradley / Glo Turtle Pull-Toy Insert

1980s GLO FRIENDS Glo Land Decals / Stickers
on original sheet

1980s Playskool GLO WORM Instructions
Front shown

1980s Playskool GLO WORM Instructions
Back shown

This post includes a group of different GLO FRIENDS inserts / catalogs / pamphlets, instructions, etc. Pretty much a bunch of misc literature or papers related to Glo Friends stuff. 

1. 1985 Hasbro GLO FRIENDS Mail Order (U.S.) EXCLUSIVE Finger Puppet Order Form Insert for Glo Flutterbug. This was the for the first Mail Order Exclusive finger puppet called Glo Flutterbug, "it's own sleeping bag", and though it does not mention it, it does come with a Character Collector Card. In this offer, you have to send 2 Moon Drop Points and $2.00 per figure, plus $0.75 for S&H. The offer expired on January 31, 1986. 

2. 1986 Playskool GLO FRIENDS Mail Order (U.S.) EXCLUSIVE Finger Puppet Order Form Insert for both Glo Flutterbug and the newest friend, Glo Prayerbug. This offer requires you to send in 2 Moon Drop Points and $2.50 per finger puppet, plus $1.00 for S&H. The offer expired on January 31, 1987. These came with some MOC finger puppets, that is why they have so many folds / fold up so small.

---Note: I'm not sure whether  Glo Flutterbug and Glo Prayerbug were available in both Canada and the U.S.  If so, then they would each have their own exclusive order form. Note the U.S. shipping address and postage fees on the forms I show from my collection. 

3. 1988 Playskool GLO FRIENDS (WENDYS) Mail Order (U.S.) EXCLUSIVE POSTER Order Form Insert for a Glow in the Dark Poster measuring 18 inches by 24 inches. It does not show what the poster looks like, and I have never seen it before. This offer says the poster is FREE but you have to pay S&H charges which is $1.75 for each poster. The offer expired on August 31, 1989. Pamphlet also shows the lite-up Glo Worms (Stars series) and Glo Friends finger puppets available. Since this came with the Wendy's Meal toys series, it shows all 12 finger puppets to collect. 

4. 1980s Hasbro Preschool GLO FRIENDS Mini-Product Catalog Insert showing a variety of Hasbro Preschool toys including Glo Land, Glo Turtle, Dolls and Finger Puppets. 

5. 1980s Playskool GLO FRIENDS Mini-Product Catalog Insert showing a variety of Playskool toys including Glo Friends Finger Puppets and Glo Animals, Crib Toys, and Dolls.  

6. 1980s Playskool GLO FRIENDS Mini-Product Catalog Insert showing different Playskool toys including Baby Glo Worm and Glo Friends Finger Puppets. 

7. Glo Turtle Insert about the Pull-Toy feature. 

8. Not quite instructions, but thought it would be useful to show. So for now, it is shown here. It's an unused sheet of Glo Land Decals/Stickers. 

9. 1980s Glo Worm Instruction Sheet.

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BOOKS 3 - Kid Stuff Series - GLO FRIENDS

1980s GLO FRIENDS Kid Stuff Records & Tapes Books
1986 Glo Friends "and the Moonsnuffer" and "To the Rescue" Books
Part of 45 / Vinyl / Record Series

1980s GLO FRIENDS Kid Stuff Records & Tapes 
"Tape-Me-Along Cassettes"
Glo Friends to the Rescue
shown in Tall Pack packaging
Part of Cassette Tape Only Series, No Book

1980s GLO FRIENDS Kid Stuff Records & Tapes
"Tape-Me-Along Cassettes"
Glo Friends to the Rescue
shown in Tall Pack, back of packaging
Part of Cassette Tape Only Series, No Book

Here's a group of 1980s GLO FRIENDS items by Kid Stuff Records & Tapes. This is part of the series that has Books with Cassette Tapes, or Books with Records. The items shown here are the few that are in my collection. There are still more to collect!     ----- $ -----

BOOKS 2 - Happy House Books - GLO FRIENDS

1980s GLO FRIENDS Happy House / Random House (Activity) Books (US)

GLO FRIENDS Happy House (Activity) Book (US)
The Glo Friends' Christmas, 1986

GLO FRIENDS Happy House (Activity) Book (US)
Glo Friends in Glo Land, A Story to Color, 1985

GLO FRIENDS Happy House (Activity) Book (US)
1987 Glo Friends A Paint Box Book

GLO FRIENDS Happy House (Activity) Book (US)
1987 Glo Friends Trace 'n' Rub

1986 Random House / Hasbro GLO FRIENDS Book
The Glo Worm Bedtime Book

1986 Happy House / Random House / Hasbro GLO FRIENDS Book
The Glo Friends and the Big Blanket Mix-Up

1985 Random House / Hasbro GLO FRIENDS Book
Count in the Dark with Glo Worm (part of "A Night Light Book" Series)

Here's a group of 1980's Glo Friends books by Random House / Happy House. 

1-4. Happy House / Random House GLO FRIENDS (Activity) Books 

(US - you can always tell by the pricing symbols, $=US, etc): 

Glo Friends in Glo Land, A Story to Color

Glo Friends, A Paint Box Book 

Glo Friends, Trace 'n' Rub

Glo Friends' Christmas, A Story to Color

All of the GLO FRIENDS Activity Books are rare, especially in unused condition.    ----- $ -----

5. 1986 Random House / Hasbro GLO FRIENDS Book 

"The Glo Worm Bedtime Book"

This book is a fairly easy one to find.     ----- $ -----

6. 1986 Happy House / Random House / Hasbro GLO FRIENDS Book 

"The Glo Friends and the Big Blanket Mix-Up"

This book is fairly easy to find.     ----- $ -----

7. 1985 Random House / Hasbro GLO FRIENDS Book 

"A Night Light Book - Count in the Dark with Glo Worm"

There is another book that matches this one in style. It's pink, but I can't remember the name of it right now. Both of these books are hard to find.    ----- $ -----