Editorial Review

This 15-inch soft, stuffed Madeline will appeal to younger girls who might have trouble dressingthe smaller, 8-inch Madeline doll. The larger Madeline is made of flesh-toned cotton with embroideredfacial features, and dark red yarn hair. She's wearing her traditional outfit from the books, with theexception of her dress having a Velcro back closure. Over her dress, Madeline wears her favorite blue feltcoat, which has big, shiny black buttons that little girls can handle themselves. Her outfit is completed withwhite tights, nonremovable white socks, and black felt shoes. The top collar of her coat is inconvenientlysewn shut with a few tightly sewn threads, which can be carefully removed by an adult. Madeline's hat isalso sewn loosely to her head and can be removed easily.--Marcie Bovetz ... Read more

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SHE'S MADELINE AND SHE ROCKS!!!!
I LOVE THE SHOW AND I LOVE THIS CUTE LITTLE DOLL! I THINK IT WAS A GREAT IDEA AND I THANK WHOEVER CAME UP WITH THIS DOLL!

Cute, Huggable, and Great for Motor Skills
This soft doll is a great introduction to dolls for a toddler. The clothes you can buy for it are adorable, and my 3-year old niece loves changing her clothes for every occasion.

The doll is big enough that young hands can handle taking the clothes on and off. If your youngster already has the Madeline books or video, then she will enjoy the doll even more.

The face on this doll is very appealing, and there are no hard edges to detract from its "huggableness."

I was impressed with the quality of the clothes sets. My niece may be too young to appreciate the detail of the ribbon flowers on the tea dress or the ribbon trim on the ballerina dress, but I'm not!

Cute...
It is a cute little doll, but I liked it more than my daughter. She was scared of it. :o) We are hoping that she warms up to it when she gets a little older. For now it is on a shelf in her closet.

Too small to be "dressable"
The proportions of the fasteners of this doll's clothing are too small for a child learning how to dress dolls. This doll needed at least 5 more inches in height and 3-4 inches in width to be categorized as dressable. As she is now, she's hugable for a 1-2 year old child.

Lovable Madeline
My 5 year old daughter has had this Madeline doll for about 3 years now, and it is consistantly one of her best-loved toys. Madeline accompanies us on most trips, along with her wardrobe & a few books. She is the perfect size to snuggle with, with no sharp bumps, and Madeline keeps my daughter coming back with new adventures for her. Madeline is a keeper. ... Read more

Editorial Review

This battery-operated Caucasian doll has unpredictable behaviors to give little girls a taste of what it's like to care for a real baby. Chou Chou makes realistic movements, such as kicking her legs when happy or when her diaper is being changed and opening and closing her eyes randomly. Her sounds and behaviors are also very convincing and include babbling baby talk when Chou Chou is happy, yawning when Chou Chou is sleepy, a sucking sound when Chou Chou's bottle is placed in her mouth, laughing when her blanket is thrown over the upper part of Chou Chou's body, and crying when Chou Chou is not attended to after one minute. Chou Chou also has molded plastic hands, feet, and head that look realistic and a soft, fabric body so she is still cuddly enough to sleep with. Chou Chou comes with several helpful care-taking accessories, including a pacifier, bottle, security blanket, and a birth certificate authenticating her arrival. She comes dressed in a romper suit, hat, and diaper—all of which may be hand washed. --Cristina Vaamonde ... Read more

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Valium please!
While this doll is clever with its movements, it feels heavy and clunky -- more like a padded robot than a baby doll. My daughter received one from my sister-in-law, on whom I will seek revenge when she has kids someday (I'm thinking a drum set and an ant farm -- yuk yuk yuk). The baby's sounds are
l-o-u-d and very, very, very repetitous. It's enough to make you want to drive a knitting needle through your eye (or at the very least, take it to my sister-in-law's house and "accidentally" leave it there). Even my daughter begs me to "turn it off" after a few moments of play. All parents be warned! This one will drive you bonkers.

So so
Ilove this doll and all of it's functions. So does my daughter. The problem is we have purchased and returned two. The doll would keep moving it's mouth and blinking. No matter what we did it kept going, even after turning it off! I would have to take out the batteries at least 3 -4 times a day to reset it and to make it stop.<br /> My daughter wants Santa to bring her another cause she loves it so much. She will probably get her wish, but with lots of reservation.

Really Really Realistic
I bought Baby Annabel and this doll because after reading reviews I could NOT make up my mind. There are pros and cons to each, but this one is hands down my choice. Cons: 1. Plastic body is only on hands and feet. No dresses for Love Me Chou Chou! 2. Heavier than Annabel, but WAY more realistic feeling. She is chubby like a real baby. Pros: 1. Real skin like face, you can't tell through the box, but when you touch her face it is the coolest thing ever! 2. Much better sounding voice, realistic sounds. Annabel is kind of whiny, much louder and more computerized sounding. 3. Mouth moves when she cries and laughs as well as when she eats or suck on her pacifier. 4. The leg kicking is the cutest thing ever. She stretches her legs out like a real baby. For $5 more, it is an obvious choice!

The best eva
This doll is the best she moves, talks and looks like a real baby and is the cutest ever ... Read more

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this thing is cool!
This is so kewl! i love the magnet walls and real lights! (...)! Like I said Fun Fun FUN!!! It was kinda tricky puttin it together, tho. I LOVE IT!!!

Hip Lil' Pad!
The Lil' Bratz Stylin' Space is a totally fun and imaginative alternative to a doll house! With all of the accessories (plus the two extra fashion accessory packs sold separately,) there are endless decorating and organizational posibilities! There's lots to do with the magnetic walls for you can arrange real lights, hooks and the book shelf, not to mention the "wall panels" flip to create mix and match looks! The bedroom style is also perfect for the 4 Lil' Slumber Pary Bratz to hang out in. While this toy earns 5 stars for super fun, it rates low on durability, as the walls aren't stable unless the ceiling is snapped in place (and accessibility to the dolls is more difficult) not to mention there is no way to change the light bulbs should they burn out. The furniture pieces, however, are sturdy and well made. Overall, this is a great lil' extra for the Bratz! ... 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

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A Beautiful, Well Made Barn
My girls; 4,3,&1 years old; received this for Christmas. It's been a hit. Nothing has broken, even when being played with by 5 horse crazy girls. I purchased Schleich horses to go with it, and most (just not the biggest draft type horses) fit perfectly inside. The animals that came with it are fine, but a few of them are pretty scary with orange/red eyes. The animals I remember coming with it were horse, pig, cow, dog, and turkey. HTH

A Terrific Toy for Imaginative Fun!
I got this for my 2 year old twins. They love it. They put the animals in different compartments of the barn, open and close the doors, stalls, and the barn itself. It's a little pricey, but it really is a beautifully made toy. The animals are also very nicely detailed, very sturdy, and no small parts.

It's holding up wonderfully, with nary a scratch. We got this as a follow-up to a disappointing purchase with a plastic Noah's ark toy, whose doors were always falling off. (Okay, I'm probably spoiling my kids a bit...) At any rate, the ark is in park, but Noah's animals are welcome to come visit the barnyard.

Durable (and SAFE) Toy!!!!!
I am not sure what the previous reviewer is thinking! Of course there are no nails - This company clearly knows what they are doing! They only make safe products.... I also found the barn to very durable. My son is very rough with his toys and this barn has stood up to the test!

handle and doors broke after 1 day of rough play!
This is a great barn, lots of fun with lots of opportunity for imaginative play. That being said, I'm very disappointed in the way parts of it are put together, the handles are glued on with no screws or nails. My son is very tough on toys, but even if he wasn't, how long could you carry this around by the handles before they came off? The runners that hold the sliding doors on the front and back are also glued on. My son hit one at the wrong angle and it popped off. ... Read more

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Awesome for learning to play with imagination
My daughter is two and loves this doll! She memorized the first day all of the sayings! It teaches a small amount of spanish, which is a great start for a child to learn. My daughter loves to pretend play with Dora. I feel this has expanded my daughters imagination play out more! Great toy!!

It's Dora!
This is a very well made doll. It's cute and perfect for our little 3 year old. This doll helps her with her role playing, which she is doing alot of now. And she acts out scenes with this doll and Boots (9 inch cuddly doll). The hair keeps well.

This Dora doll is very adorable!
My 18-month-old loves her Dora doll! She says several cute phrases, including a couple in Spanish. The backpack, bracelet, and surprise are a real treat too. We haven't had her long, so I don't know how well she will hold up, but this toy is made by Fisher-Price so I'm sure it will last for awhile. ... Read more

Editorial Review

The Bratz Pack are a group of dolls "with a passion for fashion." Awarded the People's Choice Toy of the Year award for three years in a row, these dolls are so stylin' they put Barbie to shame. The World! Collectors Edition line turns the focus to international fashions, with May Lin representing the hip Tokyo, Japan, lifestyle in her traditional Japanese kimono. May Lin carries a parasol in one hand and fan in the other and comes with several other fashionable extras, including a guitar, comb, and hair accessories. May Lin is mounted on a pedestal for display as a collectible figurine, but is removable for crazy adventures with other cool Bratz Pack members. --Cristina Vaamonde ... Read more

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**good***toy(...)
I went to my friends house and played with this toy we set it up and put the sound on then her 3 year old sisteer came and noked it down it onely took us 2 minuts to set it up again then we took everything out and put in the happy family vanand drove all over the house when i got home i found this toy

55555555555555stars
it is cute but it shud be cheper!

kids love it, mom hates it
My 4 year old daughter got this for Christmas from her aunt. If you get this toy, beware! There are little pellets of dog food that get everywhere. My 5 yr old thought it was fish food and put it in the fish tank located on top of this toy. I spent 15 minutes fishing out dog food.

Speaking of the fish tank, it leaks. I have drops of water everywhere.

While this toy is fun, the pieces get everywhere. If you're into Barbie, go with just the dolls and outfits and skip all of these annoying toys.

Pretty cool
This barbie pet shop is pretty cool, and its hours of fun! Its educational cause you can pretend to buy pets for money, and you learn that you have to breed wash, and feed the pets, and it also makes plenty of animal sounds! Has TONS of Pets!

Sends the wrong message
Unfortunately my niece has one of the Barbie Sweet Sounds Pet Shops, and I would advise against purchasing one for your child. As someone who has worked for an animal shelter, I know first hand how bad real pet shops can be. A majority of the animals are raised in horrible conditions such as puppies born in puppy mills. Pet shops also cater to impulse buyers who have not fully thought through the long-term responsibility of having a pet. Those pets are often surrendered to animal shelters. I think this toy sends the wrong message to kids. Mattel should make a "Barbie adopts from a shelter" toy instead. ... Read more

Editorial Review

City-slicking and super-savvy, the dolls from the My Scene gang exude coolness and have total street cred with the tween set. This Nolee doll arrives on the scene with the 23-minute DVD movie, Masquerade Madness, where the gang simultaneously plans a fundraiser for the animal shelter and a surprise masquerade party in Madison’s loft to celebrate Chelsea’s 16th birthday. Nolee is dressed to the nines for the party in her rocker girl costume (which adults may find a little risqué), featuring a sparkly red tube top, low-slung purple leather pants with red piping, a red duster with pink faux-fur trim, and platform sandals with 3-inch heels. Nolee’s costume accessories include a headset, guitar, and mask, and she also comes with a brush, a cell phone, sunglasses, a handbag, and various cosmetics and jewelry. Her lap dog is outfitted with a matching costume. Nolee’s additional outfit—also a little skimpy—includes a skin-tight tee emblazoned with the words "Rock and Roll," a pink satin mini skirt, and tall red go-go boots. Although geared to 6-year-olds, the movie does cover some older-kid situations, such as dating, which some parents may not deem appropriate for younger girls. --Cristina Vaamonde ... Read more

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She rocks
This doll is great for your daughter. it is educational for your daughter(if she wants to be a singer) otherwise it is a great toy.I hope your daughter will love it. ... Read more

Editorial Review

Attention! The rare and powerful Pokemon called Pikachu desperately wants a playmate. Squeeze its paws and watch its ears wiggle, its mouth move, and its red cheeks light up. And listen to a cute voice saying (over and over, with variations in emphasis and intonation), "Pika-Pika-Pikachu!" The more you play, the more excited this furry yellow fellow gets. Fans of the Pokemon phenomenon will definitely want to get their own paws on plush Pikachu, who measures 8 inches from ear tips to toes. Requires three AA batteries (included). --Emilie Coulter ... Read more

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Batgirl Returns
Barbie as Batgirl was my favorite Barbie release in the series of DC Comics heroines in the last year, and I am most pleased to see her shine again in this amazing set. The package holding this gem is sturdy enough for collectors but easily torn apart by those who want to release "Barb"ra from her plastic prision. The set itself is duplicates the golden age of "Batmania" and is worthy of the Barbie title, furthur proving that nostalgia reings supreme in these day of disposible income. The bottome line? This set is definately aimed at collectors and pays hommage to the magic that is Barbie. Supermodel, Everday Woman, Superherione...Barbie can be anything. And don't you ever forget that.

A remarkable Barbie gift set!
First of all, potential buyers of this toy set should know that the manufacturer's description listed above in inaccurate: This doll does not have the "bendy" body that the individually issued Batgirl Barbie has. This doll has more of an "action figure" body made from hard plastic. Another difference is this doll's head is on a ball-joint, so she can look forward while posed on the Batcycle. In general, this doll is more posable than the other version, and her joints have a larger range of motion. Also, her boots are not split up the back like the other doll's; therefore the boots will stay on nicely during play.

The Batcycle itself is pretty fantastic as well. The bike has several moving parts and perfectly supports the doll in a riding position.

The set makes a terrific display piece, but I am betting kids will love it as much as collectors. Mattel has really made an impressive toy with this set! And you can't beat amazon.com's price!

Doll and action figure collectors unite!
Batgirl with Batcycle is being sought after by doll collectors and action figure collectors alike. The body of this Batgirl is different from the Batgirl in the standalone box and there are subtle costume variations as well. I highly recommend this playset to kids and adults alike. ... Read more

Editorial Review

Polly Pocket is slowly building an empire of accessories and alternative homes that may soon rival her more famous colleague Barbie. But unlike Her Pinkness, Polly doesn't seem intent on pursuing a wide variety of challenging careers, preferring instead to just hang out and enjoy all her cool stuff. In this sprawling set, Polly has a bike with which she can haul around a small popcorn cart, enhancing her popularity in the resort setting depicted in the rest of the set. Also included is a four-room hotel setting with bedroom, living room, bathroom, and patio. And capping it all off is a sort of combination Ferris wheel and roller coaster where little cars are spun to the top of a wheel before rolling down a curving ramp to the wheel's base. As with any Polly Pocket set, there are zillions of tiny accessories; this makes pretend play all the more fun but parents should make sure very young kids get nowhere near. --Charlie Williams ... Read more