Editorial Review

If your child is building a Loving Family Home collection, this "dining room" set will fill at least one of its rooms with classic, if miniature, décor. The set features four high-back chairs, a booster-seat for Baby, four place settings, birthday gifts with (molded) balloons, and a punch-filled pitcher with cups. The centerpiece of the dining room, as in most real homes, is its cleverly made dinner table. It displays a pizza on a checkered tablecloth on one side, accompanied by "Italiano" music. But flip the double-jointed table legs up, and turn the table over: now you have a floral tablecloth, birthday cake and birthday music! Its low tech, but lights, sounds, and versatility make the dinner table the highlight of the set. Required: 3, "AAA" batteries. Diane Beall ... Read more

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She didn't want to let go!
We had came back from toysrus. Dropped off the stuff inside our home and relaxed for about 20 minutes. Within that time, I got this set out since I was interested in it also, lol, and she was just too into it! She threw a fit when we had to pull her away from it because we had to leave again...! Which was fine in a way since we knew SHE really made a good choice on which set to buy. And she's only 2 and some months.

My daughter loves this!
This is a very cute toy. My daughter received a giant dollhouse for her second birthday in December 2003 made by her grandpa, and then many Loving Family accessories to go in it. She loves all of it. Even after Christmas came and went (I realize it's only January but at two years old, toys often hold her interest for a very short time), the dollhouse and accessories are the hands-down favorite. I love all the Loving Family items. They are darling, and realistic down to the tiniest details. She loves the happy birthday song it plays, as well as the pizza party song. Her grandma has an older version at her house, which played three songs and seemed a bit simpler to use (no legs to fold down, just a button to push to change the table's theme music), but this one is still pretty neat. I worried my daughter would be a bit young for these items but she absolutely loves them! Nothing has broken so far but I gave it four stars because I am assuming it's somewhat delicate just because it is so small and has some small accessories.

Fun addition to dollhouse
My daughter just got this, along with the dollhouse and other accessories, for Christmas. She will be 3 in a week and a half. I think it's a wonderful addition to the house. She has lots of fun playing with it. She always wants it on the birthday party side, but I'm sure as she gets older she'll want to change it sometimes. The balloons sing Happy Birthday when you set them on an interactive spot in the house, and you can press the candle on the cake and the candle on the pizza side to get more music. I wish the booster attached better to a chair because it always falls off, but that's not a huge deal. This is a must have addition to your loving family dollhouse!

CUTE CUTE CUTE
My daughter received this for her 3rd birthday in addition to a dollhouse. She loves that it plays happy birthday. to me its strange to have three place settings and 4 chairs, but she likes it. the table is double sided and the legs are able to twist around to have either a pizza party or a birthday party. it took my daughter a couple trys to turn the legs evenly. all and all, she loves it and its cute. so yes its worth the money :) i wish they had more delux rooms you could purchase. ... 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

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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

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Marketing goof-up from Mattel
Note the age guideline -- 14 years and up. The kids who want this doll are the same kids who watch the movie; I estimate that's 8-years and below. The doll is meant to be looked at, not played with. Why make a "collector" doll out of the character? I don't think she's THAT pretty. Goodness knows my little Barbie-loving neighbor girl is going to be disappointed.

The Enchantress Fairytopia Doll
The doll is beautiful but the wings came off very easily with gentle play.For the price of this doll, I expected much more durable and thicker wings.

IS SHE BEAUTIFUL?
The Enchantress is the Queen of Fairytopia in the new Barbie movie. She has blond hair with beautiful yellow-and-white wings and a purple-pink-and yellow gown. Buy her! ... 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

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TOO MANY PIECES
MY LITTLE GIRL GOT THE LOVING FAMILY DOLL HOUSE FOR CHRISTMAS, ALONG WITH ALL THE FURNITURE. SHE LOVES TO PLAY WITH IT BUT WE WENT OUT AND BOUGHT ALL THE FURNITURE TO GO WITH IT, THAT IS NOT NECESSARY! MOST OF THE FURNITURE WILL NOT GO IN THE DOLL HOUSE. IT IS JUST TO MUCH. DO NOT BUY THE DINNING ROOM TABLE IT COMES WITH ONE AND THE BABYS ROOM COMES WITH A CRADLE. LIKE I SAID MY LITTLE GIRL LOVES ALL THE STUFF BUT IT WILL NOT ALL FIT IN THE HOUSE, IT IS A WASTE OF MONEY

Cute accessory for dollhouse
I think this is a very cute addition in the Loving Family dollhouse. The chair actually reclines (back goes back and footrest goes up). The floor lamp is really cute and we love the little dog. I love the fireplace too, makes for a cozy living room. I actually prefer this living room over the newer Deluxe Living room that interacts w/ the house. That one has a big TV that you can change the picture on once or twice. I've decided that's not what I want my daughter pretending....that the family sits and watches TV. She can watch TV in her own time, but while playing w/ this dollhouse I want her imagination souring :-)

Great Must Have Set
When we purchased this set for our four-year-old daughter, we weren't sure if she'd like it. She absolutely loved it. It taught her that one should never go to bed without first putting out the fire, and she loves the dog that came with the set. She's happy that she can keep her "Loving Family" warm in front of their own fire.

Very nice!
This living room set is very nice. And looks really sturdy. I bought it for my little cousin's new loving family sweet sounds house for christmas. She will love decorating her new dollhouse. I just love the whole loving family selection. One by one I will try to buy every room set. I have already bought four. Fisher-price really makes nice dollhouses and acessories!

lots of fun
I bought this for my little girl who is 2 years old to go with her Dollhouse and Stable. It fits perfectly in this house, and no furniture is duplicated. It is very sturdy. I also purchased the nursery and bathroom, and I was pleased with them as well. ... 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

Editorial Review

Maybe big girls don't cry--but sometimes little ones do. Baby Born Doll not only cries; she eats, drinks, pees in her diaper, uses the potty, and squeaks. This realistic baby doll performs eight functions (in addition to being a playmate for her human friend.) and comes with 10 accessories, including onesie, disposable diaper, cereal bowl with spoon, special food packets, bottle with extra cap, potty, rubber ducky, pacifier, baby bracelet, and birth certificate. Note: it is important to follow the very specific instructions regarding care and feeding, as failure to do so may result in moldy insides, which is not the kind of parenting lesson anyone wants to teach their child. As long as Baby Born Doll's "mama" or "papa" is a very careful parent who knows how to follow directions, she or he can have hours of fun and years of use of Baby Born. --Emilie Coulter ... 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

Editorial Review

This electronic and interactive Polar Bear cub really is adorable. Covered in soft fur and measuring just over 12-inches tall in the seated position, the fun-loving bruin makes a number of different sounds depending on how you play with him. He will make slurping noises when you place the included bottle in his mouth, and start to coo and relax when you give him a hug. And if that wasn't enough, you can even make the cub giggle by tickling him in the right place. Each bear comes with its own special adoption certificate and a plastic feeding bottle. Requires 3 "C" batteries (not included), along with a Phillips head screwdriver to install or change the batteries. ... Read more

Editorial Review

Barbie fans will delight in getting this popular fashion doll ready for the ball in the final scenes of Barbie of Swan Lake. Barbie comes dressed for the role of Odette, the movie's beautiful heroine, in a glittery dress with a fitted bodice and an overlay of feathery leaves over a gauzy net skirt. Sparkling wings, a bejeweled necklace, and a crown marked by a swan complete her ensemble. A doll-sized skirted vanity table and chair provide a special place for Barbie-as-Odette to prepare for the ball. Her numerous beautifying implements include a comb, a brush, a hand mirror, barrettes, a purse, bottles of lotion and perfume, tiaras, and other jewelry. Other accessories include a framed picture of Prince Daniel (played by Ken, of course), a clock, a book, and several storage boxes. A kid-sized tiara and hand mirror are included with this gift set for girls who would like to play the Odette role themselves. --Cristina Vaamonde ... 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