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

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

The Howdy Doody Show was a phenomenal success. After its1947 crossover from radio to television, lines to see the show weretremendous, as fans were eager to watch the antics of the spunky,freckle-faced marionette and his cohorts. Goldberger's Howdy Doodyventriloquist doll is a playful reminder of those days. He's the mirrorimage of Buffalo Bob's pal, with everything but the strings. He hasfiery hair, great big ears, wide blue eyes, and a liberal peppering offreckles. Howdy sports a dark blue neckerchief, sunny yellow armbandsover a red plaid shirt, and red-and-white plastic cowboy boots. He's a30-inch, lightweight stuffed fellow with a vinyl head and hands. Thestring pull hidden on his back gets his jaw a-flappin'. The doll'saction is a bit stiff--it takes some expert positioning to keep Howdy'shead from following the motion of the string--but after a littlepractice it gets better. Included in the case is a set of simple,encouraging (and quaintly illustrated) black-and-white instructions forthe beginning ventriloquist. You'll want to practice in front of amirror before you lasso your own admiring fans. It's Howdy Doody time!--Julie Ubben ... Read more

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Cool and fun
I looked all over for my son and daughter for venntriloquist dolls. These provided hours of amusement and play... ... Read more

Editorial Review

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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Get all 3 Pop Dreamer dolls to really enjoy this toy
My 5-year-old daughter got all 3 Pop Dreamer dolls for Christmas and LOVES them. I can understand the reviews not being so good if you only have one doll, but when you have all 3, they sing and interact with one another. They "know" when they are wearing another doll's clothes and comment on it, and they sing other songs together. We also bought the Pop Dreamers music CD, which my daughter loves, too.

Doll's adorable, but the packing is nuts!
Your child will adore this doll... if you can ever get it out of the box. Security measures are far overdone, with twisties and tape being the least of the problem. The worst? They sewed her hair to the box! The end result is some very tangled hair once you remove her, but after that, she's nothing but fun. I got this for my learning impaired 6 year old and he loves to hear "his girlfriend" sing.

GABRIELLA
My daughter really enjoys this doll and its been about 5 months since she got to pick it out. She is autistic but she sings along with it. The hair messes up and is a little difficult to fix. But it is quite durable and her singing contents are positive.

Best Xmas buy
I got Ari for a 3-year-old and my 6-year-old had to have one of her own. They are getting all the attention of the presents. It is fun for the kids to swap clothes and have the dolls recognize that. Also, my daughter was just complaining about the lack of cute brown-hair, brown-eye dolls and this doll made her feel positive about her coloring. Only downside is that the "interaction" between the dolls was oversold. We cannot make the dolls have a conversation with each other--only one of the dolls does the talking.

Disney quality!
This doll is definetely one to give your daughter. Unlike other pop dolls, like Diva Starz, the Disney Pop Dreamers are pretty and clothed.

When you put all of the dolls together, they sing together. It's a great playtime toy! ... Read more

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Rainbow brite is bacK!
I was so excited when I saw this doll! I loved rainbow brite as a child and stilll do! This doll is so sweet and cute-It brought back many childhood memories! The Twink that comes along with it is just as precious!

WOW!! A beautiful replica of the 80's toy!!
WOOOOWW!!!! This looks exactly like the original Rainbow Brite Dolls! I watched the show when I was a kid and I was so excited when I saw the commercial ... This is a great doll any kid would love because she is soft and cuddly but at the same time she's poseable.Great as a present. ... Read more

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i love this
me and my friend have 5 of these. we play with them all the time. they are very preicous. treat them like real babies.

Perfect First Baby Doll
Both of my daughters love playing with this doll (ages 3 and 10 months). It's soft enough for even a very young baby, but it's large enough and with a realistic enough face to keep my older daughter interested. This dolly is white, but you can throw her in the machine with a little oxyclean and she comes out perfect every time. I LOVE having her outfit permanently attached as it solves the "naked baby problem" we seem to have with every other doll. After almost three years, this doll is going strong and has converted me to the Corolle brand for detail, quality workmanship, and fun.

Clothes are sewn on...
This doll is as durable as any other Corolle, but it is less expensive becasue the clothes are sewn on. If your child ends up liking this doll & carrying it everywhere which is *very* likely. When they grow up a bit, I think it would become an issue. However, this would be better than the "pink" one wwhich has a skirt that flares out and would make putting other clothes on even more difficult.
You may be frustrated by the lack of clothing even if your child isn't. It is washable, but stains happen, at least in my house! ... Read more

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Just too cute to believe!
I just recently purchased this doll for my neice who is almost 8 years old.My neice loves the "Bratz" dolls, but I am not thrilled with them.SO, with that in mind I went ahead and bought the Ariel toddler singing doll.I love that fact that this doll has a really pretty voice and is beautiful.The doll has soft, shiny hair, sings a really cute song and has a really pretty outfit.When my neice realized that the doll was for her she couldn't believe it.She was too amazed with the beauty of the doll to miss that fact that she didn't get a Bratzand was delighted with the fact that Ariel sings.My neice has now really taken a liking to ALL the dolls in this line and is so happy!! She has even asked me to please buy Belle for her little sister (who is 5) because she wants her sister to have a beautiful doll too.I am thrilled that I have finally found something that both my neices can play with together!There are additional clothes you can buy, and more "singing" dolls are on the way.I can't wait to buy singing Snow White and join in the fun with my neices!=)So, if your looking for an educational, fun, durable and overall just precious doll, this is the one to buy!Perfect for all ages, even 8 year olds............. ... Read more

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Cutest thing ever!
I just love this doll.I saw it on display at my local Toys R Us and just fell in love with it.I love the doll's pleasent voice.Her song is just so sweet!The outfit Belle is wearing is different but just as cute as the yellow one.Belle's hair is soft and was really easy to comb (yes, I tried combing the doll's hair myself.I just couldn't help it, it's a really, really, really cute doll!!)I give this doll 5 stars all the way!I know the little girl I bought this doll for will love it! ... 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

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Get all 3 Pop Dreamers to really enjoy this toy
My 5-year-old daughter got all 3 Pop Dreamer dolls for Christmas and LOVES them. I can understand the reviews not being so good if you only have one doll, but when you have all 3, they sing and interact with one another. They "know" when they are wearing another doll's clothes and comment on it, and they sing other songs together. We also bought the Pop Dreamers music CD, which my daughter loves, too.

The Ari Experience!
I have two girls. My parents gave Ari to my 5 year old for her birthday this summer, and gave the little Ariel princess to my 1 year old. To our surprise, our 1 year old is in love with Ari. She knows where the songs are located (in her shoes). My 1 year old can't get enough of the doll.

Cute but boring
My 5 year old daughter got this for Christmas and at first she loved it. That lasted for 2 days. It plays the same song over and over and doesn't do much else. It has very few clothes to dress it up with and she hasn't touched it at all for the last 6 months. I recommend you spend your money on something else.

Cute, but not much else.
My 3 1/2 yr. old received Ari for Christmas and my 6 yr. old received Ella. This "modernized" Ariel the little mermaid doll is really cute, but not much else. She says the same phrases and sings the same song over and over. She does have "smart chip technology", where as she "knows" what she is wearing and when she has borrowed one of Ella's and/or Gabriella's outfits. It is really cute when you put the Ari doll with one, or both, of the other dolls and they sing together (although it is only one song and the same song each time.) The doll is rather durable too. My daughter has dropped her several times and she is still okay. The clothes the dolls wear are very easy to take on and off, because they simply snap on. My 6 yr. old has already lost interest in Ella, she is now just a "nick-nack" on her bookshelf. However, My 3 1/2 yr. old does still "occasionally" play with Ari (and with her sister's Ella doll, if she can sneak it out of her sister's room!).

Cute& fun - girls love the music -more fun with two of them!
My 3 1/2 year old got Ari and 6-year old got Ella for Christmas and they really enjoy them. They sing in harmony together and can borrow each other's clothes and are "smart" toys remarking that like the pink dress they borrowed, etc. But, most of all, the girls love their songs they sing and the entire household (except their older brother) have been singing "Do what you want...." which Mom loves the lyrics to. We even found their web site at thinkwaytoys.com and they can play their video and games (Dad is getting tired of the song though.) They both want the third one! ... Read more

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Updated for a new millennium, the Rainbow Brite bunch looks even more interesting than Generation-Xers remember from the 80s. The 5.75-inch dolls all wear creative outfits, like Patty O'Green's "shooshed" sleeves and gigantic sneakers, which can be changed and rearranged. Patty's green yarn hair, caught up in fun twigs atop her head, can also be restyled. Known for her love of practical jokes and all things green, Patty brings along both "Lucky"--a good luck sprite that lights up when you squeeze his body--and an animated DVD. Choking hazard: small parts.--Diane Beall ... Read more

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Patty O Green Doll
As a child of the 80's, Rainbow Brite was one of my favorite shows! Patty O Green was always my favorite character, and so I was thrilled when this doll came to stores!! I bought her for my collection and she is perfect! ... Read more