Editorial Review

Guess what! Dora the Explorer has jumped on the royal bandwagon! This intrepid explorer is now a fairy tale princess with magical hair that grows when the jewel in her crown is pressed with a wand. Dora talks and sings, too, in both English and Spanish: "Vamanos! Let's go to fairytale land! Will you brush my hair?" The 14-inch-tall plastic doll is not designed to be cuddled so much as played with and groomed. She is attired in a satiny yellow gown trimmed in pink and purple, and has a brush, barrettes, and magic wand. The magical tresses emerging from the hair-growing tube are quite realistic, although grownups, at least, might be a little unnerved at the sleek brown hair oozing in and out of Dora's head. Still, children are experts at suspending disbelief and accepting weirdness in the world, so they probably won't mind a bit. Four AA batteries required (included). --Emilie Coulter ... Read more

Editorial Review

Kids who wear this fancy dress-up piece will obviously not be playing the "pauper" side of the Barbie-influenced fairy tale, "The Prince(ess) and the Pauper."With a quilted felt bodice and three layers and textures of skirt, it's a pretty, pink expression of 19th century couture. Details include raised trim with gold stitching at the neck, waist, and forearms; a pink rose at the waist; and a "Princess Anneliese" portrait (actually of Barbie) at the chest. Kids up to a smallish 5 years old can wear it, and get it on and off easily thanks to Velcro closures in back.Diane Beall ... Read more

Editorial Review

Kids who wear this fancy dress-up piece will obviously not be playing the "pauper" side of the Barbie-influenced fairy tale, "The Prince(ess) and the Pauper."With a quilted felt bodice and three layers and textures of skirt, it's a pretty, blue expression of 19th century couture. Details include pink trim around the neck, waist, and forearms and a miniature portrait at the neck. Kids up to a smallish 5 years old can wear it, and get it on and off easily thanks to Velcro closures in back.--Diane Beall ... Read more

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Before Ariel was the regal adventurer of sea and land, she was--just like you and me--a baby. But what a baby! Twelve-inch-tall Ariel is clad in a shimmering turquoise and purple dress fit for, well, royalty. And come nightfall, does she return to her more amphibious, tailed state? Certainly not! It's time for all good little princesses to slip into their turquoise one-piece sleepers and say good night. Wee Ariel also has a brush, a bottle, a toy seashell, and a bib; after all, even little mermaids spit up. This baby-powder-scented doll, with realistic red hair and a sweet expression, will be an immediate favorite with all the young ladies-in-waiting. --Emilie Coulter ... 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!
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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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WORST EVER
Don't even stop to look at it 1 star becouse it's the most boringest toy EVER 5 stars for education for kids to know NOT TO BUY JUNK! and one star of durable becouse i was brushing her hair at the FREAKING brush break in TWO!!!!! the hair was falling out and the crown didn't fit very well you can't even put make up on i love cinderrella sooo i bought it was of my money the only thing fun about this was i cut her hair realy short and died it Blue and Pink with green streeks and put blue nail polish on her lips and I throw it out and on the big forhead
(thats after i cought the bangs off) I wroght PIECE of JUNK!!!

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Editorial Review

True love triumphs in Barbie’s video and DVD movie, Barbie as the Princess and the Pauper. Girls who simply can’t get enough of this variation on the classic tale will certainly want to get their hands on this romantic horse and carriage. With room for four newlyweds (dolls not included), the plastic coach is drawn by two golden steeds with long, groomable manes and tails. Girls can play out the Barbie story of love and identification-trading, rolling the elaborately decorated carriage through the kingdom. Unfortunately, the less-than-sturdy play set might not stand up to the happily-ever-after standard of fairy tales, but it will provide plenty of entertainment while this particular Barbie era lasts. --Emilie Coulter ... Read more

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Although my daughter loves it...
This is the new carriage and the only thing my daughter really wanted for her 4th birthday. Of course we bought it for her. Unfortunately, it has not been my favorite toy because every time she plays with it the horses come apart from the carriage. Which means it has to be put together again. It is all plastic, but seems to be strong for now. She does play with it alot and it does spark her princess imagination. ... Read more

Editorial Review

Princess Jasmine, the heroine of Disney’s Aladdin was fully-grown when she helped Aladdin and the Genie in the movie. Nonetheless, here she is in infant form, ready to be taken care of like any baby doll. Baby jasmine comes equipped with a magic lamp-shaped rattle, a purple baby bottle, and two outfits. Her main daytime ensemble consists of a purple satiny gown accented by bits of gold and blue. At night, she can also be dressed in a purple one-piece sleeper. Her hair is put up in a manner reminiscent of TV actress Joanne Worley and she has big brown soulful eyes. Jasmine is part of Disney’s phenomenally popular Princess series featuring characters from many Disney classics. --Charlie Williams ... Read more