Editorial Review

Even though the Best Friends gang could have fun almost any place, there's no way they'd turn down chill-out sessions in this two-level, open-sided doll house. It has a number of trendy, modern spaces, each with a different character: a common room with nice furniture and a tiny antique juke box; a vanity salon with tons of beauty accessories; a juice and smoothie bar with all the fixins'; a bay window library with for quiet time with books; and an umbrella-shaded sun deck up top. Amenities include an arcade game, open-shut drawers, tiny picture frames, a telephone, books, food, clothes hangers, and more. Everything can be moved around, which keeps things interesting, and the whole house folds up (into a heart shape) for easy storage. Choking Hazard: Small parts. Not for children under 3 years. --Diane Beall ... Read more

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good
this a great toy! it teaches you that different people can have different jobs and its really fun 2 play with! its really durable!

REVIEW
This toy was pretty fun for my child, except some of the parts broke really easily ... Read more

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A must have collectible
This doll looks amazingly like the people of Portugal.
It has amazing Facial features and the dress is exquisite.
It's a good price, great bargain and a magnificant barbie doll.

E Portuguese Menina (A Portuguese Girl)
I collect Barbies. I started at the beginning of this year and have 46 in all in my collection. I don't play with them. I keep them in the boxes. But Princess Of The Portuguese Empire was the first barbie I got to start my collecting. I am Portuguese myself and I was browsing through Wal-Mart one day and was shocked to discover that a Portuguese Barbie was made. For I always liked Barbie's and started to collect them seriously after the Portuguese one came out. She's gorgeous! Her dress is a beautiful dark brown color and is of Renaissance Fashion. She is great for all collectors out there. A great doll.

Beautiful!
Gorgeous gown, lush curly hair, intelligent expression; great for redressing- she looks good in everything.

I don't know about educational value-- I throw the box away before I get the doll in the house. Dolls are for PLAYING, is what I say.

Beautiful and fun Barbie
I have had this doll since right after she came out, and I love her. I still play with barbies although I am 15, and this one is one of my absolute favorites. Her dress is absolutly lovely, although once taken off it can be difficult to get the sleeves over her thumbs again. Her hair is beautiful, thick, dark and curly. An amazing doll well worth the price.

Step Back In Time...
Barbie's The Dolls of The World Collection as a whole is enchanting and engaging. The Princess of the Portuguese Empire, one of the more recent additions to the set, is a strikingly beautiful doll.

Dressed in a gorgeously detailed period costume (bodice and gown) of sienna velvet, this Barbie represents a young woman of the royal court of Lisbon in the 1500's.

Unlike many Barbies, she has long, rich, dark curly hair, and an olive complexion with arrestingly dark eyes.

I have purchased this Barbie for a serious female adult collector, whose first reaction upon seeing her was to gasp in pleasure at Barbie's appearance. I can't imagine a better endorsement. ... Read more

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Not-quite-fabulous
I've loved Barbies since they first came out, and I still believe dolls are to be PLAYED with, which is why I don't completely love this doll. She has awful hair, and what would it have cost them to throw a few snaps or some velcro on the back of her dress?

On the other hand, the dress IS gorgeous, and the shoes are fabulous. And I love her grave and dignified expression.

Very Beautiful,Historical....
...And cheap!And I don't mean $$$ cheap. Unlike the other 'European' looking Dolls of the World that I own, this one is a little chinsy and it gets messed up. For example, the plastic rod in the bodice kept popping out and I didnt touch it, her hair uncurled and her hem between the blue and the goldish petticoat unraveled. I was suprised that all happened and I had to purchase a new one because my others D.O.T.W arent like that.But it is really pretty and fun to play with!!

Princess of the Danish Court Barbie---- What a find!
She reminds me of Cinderella from the Disney movie! This doll is very, VERY pretty, which is why she remains in her box on my display shelf. She comes at a good price, compared to other Barbie Collectibles which can go up to $300. The back of the box includes a history of Denmark, as well as a little story about this fairy-tale-like doll. Little kids can also enjoy Princess of Denmark (she's a Barbie, after all!).

a product worth your money
this doll is nt only a collectable but very pretty as well. i do not play with barbie dolls because i am 12, but i collect them and keep them in their boxes. If you are like me it is worth your money, and if it is for playing i give it 5 stars!

A wonderful doll
This is truly a wonderful doll. Her body type is exactly like Princess of Portugal's and similar to that of Princess of Ireland. The first thing I noticed when I removed her from the box was that her dress was not removable like the other princesses. But still, it's a great doll and dress. Her hair is upswept into a bun which is behind a wonderful tiara w/ little aquamarine jewels that match her Cinderella like dress and eyes. Princess of the Danish Court also comes w/ earring that are the same ones that came w/ Princess of China. Also, unlike her pictures on the internet, she comes w/ a choker, the same material as the ribbon that's on top of the torso part of her dress. Her sleeves are puffy on the bottom half, and she comes w/ beautiful heeled shoes that are from her time. This doll is wonderful, her dress alone is worth the [cost]. ... Read more

Editorial Review

Other dolls have a "party bus," but this one is highly recommended in the "hip" genre of play sets. True to Bratz form,there are no identifying markers on this 2-foot long silver bullet, except a Bratz license plate; celebrities "roll" this way all the time! Inside, however, is a private club with every imaginable amenity. There's a "cruising" lounge, a smoothie bar, and a "driver's den" with a real AM/FM radio, blaring horn, and head, tail, and dance floor lights (awesome in a dark room). There's also a "primpin'" station, of course, with tons of accessories, a roof deck, and a rear Jacuzzi--fill it, push a button, and the water moves. Last, the bus opens up into a giant convertible! Let's party! Choking Hazard: Small parts. Not for children under 3 years. --Diane Beall ... Read more

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Doesn't Fly
I bought 2 of these, and the rip cord keeps getting caught and can't be pulled-then after a lot of finagling it pulls again-I can't even get it to work, much less my 6 year old.

great toy
I got this toy as an addition to my 5 year old daughters easter basket...She loves this toy and has a lot of fun with it..Its a great toy. ... Read more

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Very disappointing for my 4 yr. old!
My daughter received this for her 4th birthday, and it broke the very next day.The string in the base won't come out!She was very upset about it.I feel awful, but WILL NOT buy another one!

broken after 12 hours!
This was a birthday present and was used quite a bit on the first day.By the next morning the string was stuck inside and there is no way to open it up to untangle it.My daughter was bummed out because she liked it and it was fun when it worked.Not worth your money!It will break!

Not worth it!
My daughter wanted this toy after seeing it on TV.This toy could be very dangerous, if there is no adult supervision.Also, I think its overpriced.I have never before felt the need to write a review of something but this is one of the worst toys I have ever bought!My daughter (4-1/2) loves it but from a parents point of view, spend your $ on something else!

Broke after a few hours of play
This toy is super fun, but the string broke on the inside of the base.We only had the toy for 24 hours when it broke.It was fun while it lasted.

Pretty Doll
I like this doll. she is pretty and she files nicely. The only thing is the string to make her fly is getting stuck. But, anyway, I really like Sky Dancers. ... Read more

Editorial Review

There’s a party goin’ on at the Party Pad, and everyone’s invited! In an effort to raise money for a local animal shelter, Barbie, Madison, Chelsea, and the rest of the My Scene gang decide to throw a masquerade party in the DVD movie, Masquerade Madness. And what a party it is! My Scene followers will be thrilled to see this 23-minute DVD, and even happier to find Barbie all dolled up as a very sexy Butterfly Punk, complete with sparkly brown and copper wings, pink faux-fur jacket (at least we hope it’s faux; it is an animal shelter fund raiser, after all), belly-revealing top with lace front, sleek hip-hugging purple and pink camo cargo pants, and spiky high heel boots. Plus she has a costumed puppy, lots of accessories, and a whole other outfit, presumably for the after-party party. You fly, girl! Warning: Girls, don’t try these outfits at home--you’ll be grounded for a month! --Emilie Coulter ... Read more

Editorial Review

While Barbie seemed to be assimilating quite nicely into the various environments assigned to her over the years - veterinarian's office, lifeguard chair, NASA-it's in a shopping mall that Ms. B truly seems in her element. And what a sizable and comprehensive mall this is. It sports a hair salon where the fashion-conscious plastic doll can get a complete makeover or just a light touch up, a shoe store with a musical shoe stand, a clothing boutique, and numerous other shops. There's even an ATM, which makes a lot of sense given all the shopping to be done. What makes the mall really fun, however, are the zillions of tiny accessories - shoes, flowers, brushes, combs, outfits, and many more details that will make for hours of fun at the mall. Barbie and other dolls are not included with this mall, but they can't wait to get there and do some shopping. --Charlie Williams ... Read more

Editorial Review

"Formal Funk" is characterized by this all-inclusive, Prom-bound, stretch limousine. Chrome detailing, a gray interior, and cushioned, pivoting seats (with working belts) pronounce its luxury. For realism, the limo's head and taillights illuminate, the tinted windows lift, the horn blows, the wheels turn, and the gear and steering wheel move. That, however, is where "formal" ends and "funk" begins! The hood hides a real FM radio, and the trunk contains a "mega-bass" speaker, which spouts tunes clearly. A smoothie bar (the Bratz are never without one) rests between the backseats, and a lift-up dash houses a "primping station" The funkiest thing of all: the limo's roof comes off to make it a convertible! Other accessories include a "pop-up" TV screen, perfume, makeup tools, and more. Required: 5 "AA" batteries. Warning: choking hazard due to small parts. Not for kids under 3 years. Diane Beall ... Read more

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Total waste of money and disapointment for my child
My daughter received the Bratz Formal Funk FM Limo as well as the Disco Runway. They are very poorly made of plastic. Everything falls off. The doors fall off the limo and my daughter became very frustrated trying to play with it. It is now in the top of the closet. She also received the Disco Runway, which was worse than the limo. The dolls would not stay on the runway. It is made of such cheap plastic, you cannot even put the whole thing together without something else falling off. It is also in the top of her closet in pieces. I e-mailed the company and they told me to send the merchandise back in the original packaging. Christmas morning is hectic, so we did not have any of the packaging. They said there was nothing they could do. I will purchase the dolls for my daughter, but I will not buy any of the accessories to go along with them.

VERY DISAPPOINTED
My daughter received this limo for her birthday. I was extremely disappointed. It falls apart. It was made extremely poor. I believe it was purchased for over $80.00. It is not worth $1.00. Do yourself a favor, do not buy it.

Biggest waste of money
If the scales went to zero that is what I would have put. The dolls do not fit in the car without removing the sunroof, considering it constantly falls off, along with the doors, trunk lid, windshield and hood that is fairly simple to accomplish. The ONLY educational value is the kids learn patience and small hand coordination putting the car back together again. (...). It sits in the closet because my 9 year old grandaughter got sick of it falling apart all the time. So fun factor ZERO educational value 1/2 durability-negative 100
I hope this review is helpful and it can save you all a few dollars NOT buying this worthless, useless item.

Great, durable, toy
Hey, Toy Enthusiast, Why do u call every toy a lemon????????? What does that mean?? You are really wierd and anyone that calls a toy a lemon obviously has no clue.

Good Toy but not so durable
I got this toy for my birthday. Loved it. It is really fun to play with but there is one problem. If you push the doors out too much they fall off. But u can put them back on. This toy isnt very educational. ... Read more

Editorial Review

Polly's practical, and so is her multi-tasking, 9-inch long VW bus. The bus is also cool, because it transforms into a trendy apartment or nightclub below deck, and café deck or smoothie lounge above deck, with just a few adjustments. The luggage rack, in addition, becomes an elevator, and the dance floor plays music and lights up. The bus also accommodates the gang's (Polly, with pals Shani and Drew) myriad interests and outfits; it holds a blinding assortment of tiny clothes, decorations, beauty products, electronics, and equipment, all with storage space. If pretend-play is what your kid is looking for, there's a lot to play with here--including a free, small handheld game for kids to get the set. Choking Hazard: Small parts. Not for children under 3 years. Diane Beall ... Read more

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FUN
I was very skeptical when I saw the commercial of these dolls flying, but to my surprise, they really do fly!We had a lot of fun with this toy.

GREAT, FUN LITTLE TOY!!
My daughter received this doll for her 5th birthday..and they are just as cute as their commercials!!A pull of the string on her launcher, and this little cutie is airborne, wings flapping.Her 6-year-old sister loves it, and even her 7-year-old brother wants a turn.TIP:Launch her outside in the grass, or in a room with lots of open space.I cannot tell you how many times she's crashed into the vertical blinds or the TV....!!!


DYB

Caviat Emtor
We bought one for my Daughter and she LOVED it! But the launcher broke the first day.So we returned it and got another. And the launcher broke again!I'd return for cash but my three year old loves the stupid DVD cartoon that comes with it.She watches it over and over and over again.

Oh i LOVE these dolls!
OH! I am 12 years old and remember getting a Sky Dancer in a Happy Meal--These dolls are B-E-A-U-T-I-F-U-L! I love them and always will! These are soo pretty! And fun 4 little girls!
I recomend her! ... Read more