Subscription boxes have entered the puppet space, mailing a new pattern and pre-cut materials each month alongside a small zine covering maker profiles and technique tips.
The format works well for hobbyists who want a steady trickle of new projects without having to source materials themselves, though quality and material consistency vary noticeably between providers.
Several boxes have started including QR codes linking to video tutorials, treating the printed pattern as a supplement rather than the primary instruction format.