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Best Birthday Gift
My daughter got this for her first birthday and she loves it. She loves to feed the baby with the soft bottle and the carrier makes it easy for her to travel with baby. I totally disagree with the last comment posted about "Save your Money" the items are made small for small little hands, but they are not small enough for choking hazzards. We will be giving this as birthday gifts to other little girls within our family and friends circle.

Soft & sweet!
This will be a fun doll for my little one who will be a year old in a few weeks. It seems safe and soft, although it is a little smaller than I expected. I think my little girl will really enjoy it, although I'm not sure I would say the doll & accessories are a good value.

They call this doll my FIRST baby doll for a reason...
This doll is fantastic for VERY YOUNG children. I bought this for my twins who are just turning one. They are in love with their older sister's baby dolls, which they really shouldn't be playing with due to choking hazards. This doll is appropriately sized for a very small child, with embroidered eyes, mouth, etc. It is a stuffed doll, so no problem if your child sucks on it. Very soft, so nice for giving hugs. The small bottle and teddy bear are large enough that they do not pose choking hazards. Yes, the doll is hard for a child to dress, but the kids I think it is most appropriate for are not yet old enough to rip clothes off and dress it. The bed is also soft fabric, another bonus for the very young kid. I didn't know what to expect when I placed my order and was VERY pleased with the result. Perfect 1st birthday gift. Don't even THINK of giving this to an older (say 2 year old) child.

Save your money.
I bought this doll for my 2 year old. She loves anything baby-related so I thought this would be a nice addition to her toy collection. It's cute and soft, but really LITTLE. It comes with a bed/carrier, LITTLE teddy bear, LITTLE blankie (think washcloth), and a LITTLE stuffed bottle of milk. I'm aware that the dimensions of the doll are listed in it's description, but I rarely whip out my tape measure to see how big it really might be, I just assumed it would be a bit bigger. So, size might not matter for any reason except the following: such a LITTLE doll wears such LITTLE clothes that it is hard to dress and undress. My daughter is ok with ripping off the clothes, but even I have trouble putting them back on, and you could only imagine how much harder it is for the tiny fingers of a 2 year old. She gets very frustrated and screams for me to come and help her (of course, only to rip them off again, and so on!). She likes feeding and burping the doll, but thats basically it. I'd say for the same money there are plenty of others out there. ... Read more

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Magical Castle Dollhouse! a dream come true!
Don't listen to the bad reviews for this dollhouse, it is AMAZING! It has AMAZING detailing that ive never seen in one of those ole' Barbie houses! Its also got great furniture and a staircase! It is a gorgeous dollhouse, definetly worth the price!

Don't bother
I purchased this for my (nearly) four-year-old daughter. It is really, really flimsy. She is not a rough player; on the contrary, she is quite gentle. However, this castle's parts continually fall apart. I have finally been reduced to taking it all apart (storing the staircase, railings, etc, in a box in the garage)while she plays with the main structure that remains. Just a head's up -- I have purchased several items now under the "Disney" label -- and disappointingly, they all have been very cheaply made. Not at all on par with their pricing.

terrific toy
This princess dollhouse is awesome.It is beautiful, and is my daughter's "dreamhouse."It includes all furniture, and is very large.The pieces snap together very tightly, and I
barely even needed the instructions. It was very common sense
and easy to put together.It took me ten minutes to finish.
It is much more than I expected, and it is the highlight toy
of my daughter's birthday.

Very flimsy, pieces keep falling off the castle
My daughter received this for Christmas. We put it together for her. Most of the parts just snap together or pop in to each other.This is the problem.As my daughter plays with it, and she is not rough with it, the parts fall off over and over again. I thought that this was such a great toy for her to play with and that she could use her imagination.It is a great idea, but it needs to be more stable. I feel it is very expensive considering the fact that it is very flimsy. ... Read more

Editorial Review

Is there no end to what these Disney Princesses can do? Now they're ice queens--in only the most flattering manner of speaking, of course. Cinderella pirouettes like an Olympic champ in her fluffy lavender tulle costume. Just snap the (admittedly unattractive) plastic belt around Cinderella's waist, wind her up, and watch her spin! After the show, Cinderella can slip into something more fashionable: a pale lavender-ruffed pink suit with matching boots and over-the-shoulder bag. Cinderella's moveable joints allow her to explore many different poses and skating moves, although it's a shame the mechanics of those joints are so exposed. Her long pink gloves don't quite cover her unfinished looking elbows. --Emilie Coulter ... Read more

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In a fancy, stallion-drawn carriage, The Prince sits alone in his dashing uniform, waiting for his princess to appear on the horizon. How he'll choose among Disney's many maidens (or any maiden in the toy chest) is his horrible dilemma, but parents of doll-lovers will choose well by adding this set to the collection, if only for the prince's 17-inch long horse and carriage. The horse's long, pink-and-lavender mane and tail can be combed, and it wears a removable pink saddle and harness. The basket carriage has a sheer, glitter-covered canopy that can be raised or pushed back to thrill any Disney princess with a view of the stars. A diorama of a castle and forest at sunset is inside the box, for role-playing the prince's romantic encounters. Minor assembly required.Diane Beall ... Read more

Editorial Review

Edgar Bergen once said, "Ventriloquism is one of the oldestforms of entertainment. It was practiced by the ancient Greeks... why,ventriloquists were even found up among the Eskimos!" To which CharlieMcCarthy responded, "They weren't found up there, they werechased up there!" Charlie McCarthy makes a timely reappearancehere as a 31-inch working Celebrity Ventriloquist Doll. Charlie'simmaculate hair and features are painted on, and his transparentplastic monocle is removable, as is his velvet top hat. Beneath asatin-trimmed, black tuxedo coat, Mr. McCarthy sports a white shirtfront and white satin bow tie. While not the classic tailcoat he worein the 1940s, his jacket has a straight hem that does an admirable jobof disguising the string that controls his jaw. A hidden string pull atthe back of his neck works his jaw; it seemed stiff, but its tendencyto pull his head back was easily worked out with some practice atpositioning the doll. Charlie would make a terrific gift for yourfavorite theater buff or aspiring ventriloquist--and he cuts a dashingfigure sitting on a bookshelf or bedstead. Simple instructions for thebeginning ventriloquist are included. --Julie Ubben ... Read more

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The Dummy of mc
I have one of my onw and thes is so cool to see one as good is thes my dummy dos not havw the glass eiy or hat!!

Love'm to Death!
He is my new best friend.
He will make children go to bed when you want them to.
May you all that decide to adopt him have long and interesting conversations.

Nice doll
This is a nice doll if you like charlie McCarthy. As a working ventriloquist doll, it doesn't work very well. Good ventriloquist dolls have you stick your hand inside it. This one has a string to pull, and head keeps bobbing.

I liked the doll, but for decoration.

A BIG HIT!
I bought 3 of these for my grandkids for Christmas. They had so much fun talking to each other. The doll comes with a booklet that explains very simply how to throw your voice. My grand daughters wanted a girl doll which are hard to find in a basic beginners doll so I made a wig and glued it on, added some eyeliner with a flair pen and made some new clothes.

I still love Charlie
I've had my C.M doll for well over 12 years..My mother gave it to me as a xmas present when I was "about" 11 years old.. I am now about to turn 25 and and have a 1 year old... Although I have lost several accesories and his jaw no longer works ( it stays open)this is clearly one of the only toys that has lasted me so long.. Even my 1 year old loves Charlie... He is very well made and would make a great gift for someone of any age( over 3).. since I no longer have his small parts (eye lens, hat, shoes) it is safe for my son... I don't plan of ever getting rid of him, as a matter of fact I was consodering getting him fixed. But it would probably be cheaper to just get a new one..Either way this is a great toy w/ years of durability and enjoyment. ... Read more

Editorial Review

Is there no end to what these Disney Princesses can do? Now they're ice queens--in only the most flattering manner of speaking, of course. Ariel from The Little Mermaid pirouettes like an Olympic champ in her shimmery purple and aquamarine tulle costume. Just snap the (admittedly unattractive) plastic belt around Ariel's waist, wind her up, and watch her spin! After the show, Ariel can slip into something more fashionable: a turquoise-ruffed lavender suit with matching boots and over-the-shoulder bag. Ariel's moveable joints allow her to explore many different poses and skating moves, although it's a shame the mechanics of those joints are so exposed. Her long gloves don't quite cover her unfinished looking elbows. The good news is Ariel can now strut her regal stuff underwater and in shimmering ice palaces. --Emilie Coulter ... Read more

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cool
this doll is so cool because when i was little i had a little mermaid doll and it broke so when i saw this with the belly body i bought it is so cool and her hair is so long and pretty ... Read more

Editorial Review

Who knew? Before once upon a time there was a once upon another time. Back then, Little Princess Jasmine and Little Prince Aladdin cavorted as best friends, riding magic carpets, making wishes on their magic lamp, and frolicking with their tiger, Raja. Those familiar with the story of Aladdin might be perplexed to see that these star-crossed lovers apparently met long before their fateful encounter in the marketplace. Never mind. It's all in the name of fun, and fans of the Disney tale won't be too bothered by a little poetic license on the part of the manufacturer, especially packaged as it is in these handsome hard plastic 15-inch dolls, exotically dressed in rich turquoise and purple. A plastic Raja with furry tail is included, as well as magic lamp and a hairbrush for the flowing locks of the royal couple-to-be. --Emilie Coulter ... Read more

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A little too sensitive
The only real complaint I have is the trigger on our doll is too sensitive and any time you touch it the thing goes off. As much as my two year old daughter loves it I can't let her sleep with it because of this. I also don't like that it only plays such a short version of the songs. Our Dorthy and Henry dolls play much longer sections.

Great toy!
If you have a Wiggler in your house, get these dolls! They are just so cute and very durable. My son loves to talk to them, asks them what they've been doing all day, etc. It's pretty funny watching him play with these dolls and actually, the things they say really aren't annoying. He can push their bellies over and over and it doesn't get too annoying so that is a winner right there. Great for the imagination and for the collector too! Just wish they'd make the Big Red Car for this size doll. That would be just great!

Love the Wiggles
My 3 y/o son has all 4 Wiggles, Capt's feather sword, hot potato, Henry and the gitar. He loves these dolls! He's not so happy with the other toys except the gitar. He sleeps with the dolls, carries them around everywhere and plays with them constantly. He will have them while he's watching the Wiggles on TV and mock the show with the dolls. It's too cute! The only problem I have with them is that they are loud and don't have a volume control. Jeff seems to be louder than the others. I don't know why. I often 'put them to sleep' (turn them off) LOL He loves them whether they sing or not. They are expensive though...

My son's favorite!
We have all four of the Wiggles dolls plus Captain Feathersword, and this one is my son's favorite. This is the first one we purchased for him back in May of 2003. Now, eight months later it is still like new. The shirt is removable so it can be machine washed and the only marks on the doll are on it's head where he's banged it around and scuffed the black "hair." It has been played with every day and is still working. And, for those times when you just can't stand to hear the wiggles any more, you can open up his back and there's an on/off switch on the battery compartment. Thank you for the Wiggles!

GREG'S MY FAVORITE WIGGLE!!
On Playhouse Disney, I have Greg only as my best favorite Wiggle-even if there's enough love in my heart for Murray, Anthony and Jeff. Greg is a Yellow Wiggle and the Magician King of the Wiggles World, I love his kind smile, one of his magic tricks and of course my three words that describe him.

1. Hair, belt, pants, shoes black as night.

2. Eyes blue as a pool of water.

3. Shirt yellow as the lemons. ... Read more

Teacher Review

Jolie is full of French flair in her fuchsia satin miniskirt,black-and-white striped shirt, and black velvet beret and matching velvet shoes. She is 16inches tall, with crinkled, yellow yarn hair, embroidered facial features, and asoft stuffed body made of velour fabric. When her right hand is squeezed, Joliesays six basic phrases, first in English and then in French, introducingherself, and saying that she likes to shop for clothes and wants to be adesigner. When her left hand is pressed, Jolie says her favorite colors and thedays of the week in English and French. She says "I love you" when the heart onher knee is pressed. The little girl's voice used for the recording has a cheerysound and a pleasant French accent, which doesn't get irritating even after lotsof foreign language practice. Similar dolls that speak in other languages arealso available. Three AA batteries are included. --Marcie Bovetz, mother andformer children's librarian ... Read more

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Give Your Child A Great Start!
While this doll is by no means a substitute for a year of college French, it is a great catalyst to get your young child interested in foreign language. Based on my experiences learning and teaching at the college level, I can assure you, the greatest educational gift a parent can give a child is a head-start in foreign language! Foreign language becomes harder to learn and maintain the older someone is (even middle school is too late), and these dolls are made for the age group which adopts languages the easiest. Forget Baby Mozart, if you want to give your child an edge in education, get them one of these dolls and enroll them in a language immersion school or afterschool program. If the phrases of the French doll aspiring to design clothes bothers you, why not check out the Italian doll who wants to be a soccer star, the Greek doll who has Olympic dreams or the German doll who expresses her love of animals.

Bonjour, Dolly!
I love everything about Jolie: her perefect accent, her perfect French outfit and her perfect vocabulary. What a cute idea to make a French doll who wants to be a designer and teaches colors! I gave my daughter and niece each a Jolie doll before we went to France and they were so cute saying Bonjour and Comment vas-tu? to the hotel workers.
This is a great product and I hope they make extra chips for expanded vocabulary.

Oui oui, Jolie!
My Mom, bless her, has what my sister calls "Shee-shee-poo-poo-itis"- that is, anything that reiks of oo-la-lah and grandness is something she wants to lavish our kids with. She also has a love affair with all things French. She presented our 6 year old daughter (who has a Madeline obsession) with "Jolie", a doll that speaks an English phrase, and then repeats it in French. What a cool concept! It certainly can teach a child basic French phrases through repetition. Jolie teaches you how to say "My name is..." and the days of the week, plus a host of other things that probably won't help you squeak by should you find yourself stranded in France. The only disappointing feature is that Jolie also says "I like to shop for clothes!", and " When I grow up,I want to be a designer!", as if these are the only things a little French girl would aspire to. Not to get too Lisa Simpson-ish (remember the "Lisa Lionheart" episode?), but couldn't Jolie want to be a cancer research scientist? Or volunteer to deliver meals to shut-ins? Why shopping and designing? It's a bit sterotyped. I guarantee you a boy version would aspire to something different. Still, this is an educational toy, one that you won't really mind your child spending lots of time with.

Love Language Littles
This doll is wonderful. It's cuddly and teaches little
ones a different language.

Great doll !
Jolie is an adorable doll!
My daughter loves her. I especially love the fact that she says so many words in Frech and English. She comes with a translation booklet (which came in handy at first).
My daughter wants collect the other dolls,I am hoping she will learn other languages...or at least get a good start. ... Read more

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Dreamtastic Princess Lucinda
Groovy girls are the perfect size, and soft too. My little sister, who is six years old, has this doll. She's a dreamtastic doll. She even might have a magic wand but I kind of forget. She has the grooviest dress. I review all groovy girl dolls!
Look for this at the end:
Lydia:)

Groovy present
My three year old just got the entire dreamtastic set for her birthday.What a great gift!These dolls are fun, funky and chunky enough for a three year old, yet kids of 7 were crazy about them too.I will definitely be getting more of these...way better than barbie!
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