Thursday, June 10, 2010

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These dresses have to be the most awful Barbie dresses created. They look cute in the picture, but in reality are made of some kind of material that feels like some kind of loud, crinkly sounding paper. Even the velcro that holds the dress closed on the doll is sub-par. The pink dress has one side of velcro that is red and the other side is green - maybe a minor issue if the dresses were of any decent quality.

Even my four year old, who is all about princesses, is not impressed.

I absolutely do NOT recommend this product.Get more detail about Barbie Doll Dresses - The Princess Collection (3 Dress Set) - DOLLS NOT INCLUDED.

Wednesday, June 9, 2010

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Monday, June 7, 2010

Cheapest Barbie Girls Deco Pack - Penguin


I bought this as part of the Barbie MP3 player for my 7 year old daughter for Christmas. She has really liked changing the outfits etc. And it also added to her online fun at Barbiegirls.com in that she was able to add a pet. I would definately recommend this.Get more detail about Barbie Girls Deco Pack - Penguin.

Friday, June 4, 2010

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I bought it as a joke for my husband who is worried about someday having to style our newborn daughters hair. It is much smaller than the one I had as a girl. It's kind of hard to keep the head still when you are combing/styling because there is no weight to keep it steady. But...as a former barbie girl it was still fun to play with!Get more detail about Barbie Styling Head.

Wednesday, June 2, 2010

Order Dolly Come Ride With Me Doll's Bicycle Seat


I purchased two of these for my daughters for Christmas. Today was the first day of use...so, I can't say much on how long they'll last. But, they were easy to install. I had remove the rear reflector on the one bike that had one in order to attach the doll seat. If the bike seat is higher, you could probably fit both.
While I don't think they'll be able to stand much of a beating (but, they're plastic, so I didn't expect much), they are very cute and the girls LOVE them.Get more detail about Dolly Come Ride With Me Doll's Bicycle Seat.

Tuesday, June 1, 2010

Where To Buy Barbie Girls Deco Pack - Turtle


This is super cute, the little beads go on the earphone cords and the little earrings clip onto the earbuds. What they don't mention is that this is just the backplate. You still need to purchase the faceplates to make a complete transition on your Barbie Girl MP3 player from stock.
Get more detail about Barbie Girls Deco Pack - Turtle.

Monday, May 31, 2010

Shop For My First Dollhouse - Baby's Room


My 2 year old loves the dollhouse and accessory sets. However, as usual, Amazon has raised the price to a ridiculous level. The house itself is under forty bucks at Toys R Us, and the accessory sets are aroun $10. Buy it, but from a place that sells it at a reasonable price.Get more detail about My First Dollhouse - Baby's Room.

Friday, May 28, 2010

MGA Bratz Kidz Super Secret Arts and Crafts School Bus Top Quality


This is a real nice concept. I thought it was a good idea, but doesnt stay together well, The reason why 4 stars is my daughter loves it and she is old enough to put it back together if it doesnt function well. The accessories are for a doll. lol. But I just brought some school supply kit from amazon and added it. overall its great Get more detail about MGA Bratz Kidz Super Secret Arts and Crafts School Bus.

Thursday, May 27, 2010

Calico Critters: Deluxe Village House This instant


After months of research and numerous trips to the toy store I sadly opted to get this plastic dollhouse instead of the eco-friendly Plan Toy doll house. I am EXTREMELY happy for choosing this one because my 2 year old daughter LOVES it. She always preferred playing with the Calico than the wooden ones in the store. The furniture, dolls, house, clothes are more aesthetically pleasing for a child than the big, plain wooden ones. My daughter wasn't into the wooden dolls nor the house and furniture. The Calico Critters, also known as Sylvanian Family, has a more realistic look to it. Granted the dolls are animals but most kids will gravitate towards that due to its cuteness. The dollhouse didn't come with any Critters or furniture but that is ok. You can really "decorate" the house in any manner due to the great selection of furniture sets. The house is big and has three stories, 6 rooms and a deck to fill it up. Not all the furniture will fit into the rooms on the 2nd and 3rd floor. So you may have to put those to the side. House comes completely built only thing you need to do it add the "gates". Wished the ladder had a hook or something to hang on it just keeps falling down. Most of the windows open which is great. This house feels sturdy and will last for sometime. BTW, the furniture sets has some extremely small parts. I have put them away for now until she gets older. I am not afraid of her putting them in her mouth just losing them. Overall, house is great and if you are debating on what kind of house to buy just take them to a toy store where they have either wooden or plastic or both. Your little one will tell you. Get more detail about Calico Critters: Deluxe Village House.

Wednesday, May 26, 2010

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this was quite difficult to put together...it is extremely small..my four old who is also small has to almost bend over to push the stroller..wouldn't recommend it unless it is for a 2 yr old or smaller.Get more detail about Fisher Price New Born Stroller.

Tuesday, May 25, 2010

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This is one of the more fun pieces in the Ryan's Room set. However, the slide and its ladder are not connected and never stay on. Just use a little wood glue & the Ryan's Room people will really enjoy this setGet more detail about Ryan's Room Play around Playground Set.

Monday, May 24, 2010

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Finally!!! i havent seen this doll in person yet, but i was very happy when my Barbie-addicted daughter said she wanted one. no more of those RIDICULOUS "ethnic" barbies that were just the same old blonde barbie with brown dye added to the plastic.

at least now my daughter can get her unrealistic views of beauty from a doll that has her same wide nose, full lips, etc...

and i'm hoping that being able to style their hair will be one more way to help make her feel better about her own hair.

now if they could just stop making Barbie dress like a tramp...baby steps!Get more detail about Barbie So In Style Stylin Hair Grace Doll.

Sunday, May 23, 2010

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My daughter wanted a baby carrier more than anything for her 4th birthday and she loves this one. It is really lightweight, which is perfect for her. The cloth covering is pretty too. But it does seem kind of pricey for what it is and I found something similar for half the price at the grocery the week after I bought this one. Fits my little mommy doll well.Get more detail about Corolle Nursery Floral Print Small Infant Carrier - 7" x 20" x 12".

Saturday, May 22, 2010

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Manhattan Toy Sunny Play Outfit for Baby Stella I bought the Stella Doll for my great-niece who is a little over 2 y.o. and she absolutely loved it. Like any little girl, the first thing she did was undress it and wrap it in a blanket for a nap. After nap time was over, she had a terrific time re-dressing Stella. I knew she would also love the sunny play outfit since there are so many pieces to play with. I'm waiting until the weather gets warmer to give it to her. I can't wait to see her face when I give it to her.Get more detail about Manhattan Toy Sunny Play Outfit for Baby Stella.

Friday, May 21, 2010

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The only thing remotely nice about this is the stroller. Everything else is dinky, overly small and not durable at all. The highchair hardly stays together and is very frustrating to my daughter, the crib is not sturdy ... let's not even discuss the quality of the instructions to put the stroller together ... Very cute in theory, very poor in execution. I will be trying to return this and find something better.Get more detail about Fisher Price Little Mommy Baby So New Deluxe Playset.

Thursday, May 20, 2010

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Another Christmas gift for my daughter,all her barbie dolls were either missing their clothes. These outfits were so cute, they came with purses and shoes to match. All five of her dolls are properly clothed from head to toe plus a bag and we still have additional outfits left change into later. Also note that these clothes and shoes fit the traditional barbie as well as the barbie My Scene dolls.Get more detail about Barbie Fashions.

Wednesday, May 19, 2010

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The doll Emma is nice, and my daughter is happy to play with it, but the secret code only unlocks one game in doralinks world. The game is simplistic and only entertained my 41/2 year old for about 10 minutes. My daughter really like computer games and was hoping for more interesting games. Only buy if your daughter wants the doll, but not worth it for additional online access to dora links. Get more detail about Mattel Emma.

Tuesday, May 18, 2010

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Both my daughters, 7 & 4, loved these little dolls and love to play school with the great accessories that are included in the set. They're lots of fun and go with all the other Barbie things they already have. It's not just about fashion like the big Barbie dolls.

Very happy with this choice!Get more detail about Barbie Kelly School Bunch Kelly Club 5 Dolls.

Monday, May 17, 2010

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We received this as a gift and it is terrible. The runway gets stuck, the helicopter gets stuck and everything on both sides of the wings fall off when you try and fix it. The runway is also impossible to crank without shaking the whole plane and it's just very poorly made. I would definitely suggest not wasting your money!!Get more detail about Polly Pocket Polly-Tastic Jumbo Jet Playset.

Saturday, May 15, 2010

Cheapest KidKraft My Dream Mansion Wooden Dollhouse with New Gliding Elevator and 13 Pieces of Wooden Furniture


This dollhouse is wonderful! I searched high and low for just the right dollhouse for my 3 year old daughter. She plays with all sizes of dolls in it, including Barbies, Fashion dolls and Princess dolls. The bed is a little short, but WHO CARES! It doesn't bother my child. She received this for Christmas and has been playing non-stop with it. The elevator works well and is very sturdy. You can really only fit one doll in the elevator at a time, but that hasn't been an issue for my child. The furniture is sturdy and there is just enough so that the house isn't crowded. It only took me a little over an hour to organize my pieces and to put it together. The instructions were easy to follow. I was impressed by the fact that the exposed screws were even painted the same color as whatever it was on, ie the roof-purple, the floor-pink. They blend right in! It is very sturdy and well made. The decorations are modern yet not too modern. The colors are soft and it is not too busy. I am very pleased with this purchase (I only paid [...]) and know that my child will play with this for years to come.Get more detail about KidKraft My Dream Mansion Wooden Dollhouse with New Gliding Elevator and 13 Pieces of Wooden Furniture.

Thursday, May 13, 2010

Buying Fisher Price Work-At-Home Office


The pieces are durable and not cheaply made. My daughter loves all the little details such as the phone she can pick up. The rooms are just a little expensive. I bought this room because it was the most reasonably priced. kGet more detail about Fisher Price Work-At-Home Office.

Wednesday, May 12, 2010

Buy Russ Berrie 16" Button Eye Raggedy Ann


This was on my 4-year-old daughter's list for Santa this year. Afterwards, she has told us repeatedly it was her favorite gift and plays with it more than the other games and toys she received. The colors on the doll and clothing are nice and bright and I like that the outfit is tacked to the doll with sewing thread. I plan to buy her the matching Andy doll to put in her Easter basket. Get more detail about Russ Berrie 16" Button Eye Raggedy Ann.

Monday, May 10, 2010

Order Fisher-Price Brilliant Basics My First Bear


I love this bear and so does my son. We put it in his crib when he was 4 months old. He is now 15 months old and won't go to sleep without it. It's soft and so adorable.

I would recommend handwashing it. I washed it in the washing machine and hung it to dry per the instructions. It got worn out after a few washes (one of the arms is hanging by a thread) so I bought a second one. I hand wash it pretty regularly and it looks great.

My son and I both highly recommend this bear.Get more detail about Fisher-Price Brilliant Basics My First Bear.

Sunday, May 9, 2010

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My 8 year old rec'd this for Christmas 2009, along with the matching Moxie Girlz dolls. Her only complaints are that it's difficult to get the dolls into the car, and that she wishes she could SEE them once they're inside, but otherwise, she likes it.

My only complaints are that this car only goes forwards and backwards, so it's not easy for uncoordinated kids (or some adults, I suppose) to maneuver. But if you can master that, it's a cute toy which doesn't seem to eat batteries at an outrageous rate. We only have hardwood flooring, it works fine on it.

Warning: it does interfere (and can be controlled) with/by other RC devices and sometimes makes our wireless internet connection crazy.Get more detail about Moxie Girlz Art-titude RC Vehicle 49 MHz.

Saturday, May 8, 2010

Shop For Sweet Baby Nursery Stroller, Play Alexander Series


I just received the stroller today and can't wait to see my two-year-old's face on Christmas morning. The only assembly needed was to pop on the wheels (no instructions in box, but all you have to do is remove the black covering on the wheel post, push the round silver pin in on the wheel, push wheel onto the post, then let go of pin to hold wheel in place.....very easy...just looking at it, I figured out how to do it). The product dimensions given must be the folded size. I like that the stroller folds like a real baby stroller for storage or travel. The handle bar adjusts by bending (up or down) at the blue knob you see in the photo. The seat easily adjusts to different positions (sitting straight up and then leaning back a couple of positions). There is a zippered compartment on the hanging fabric in the back. We currently have one of those fold-up umbrella-type doll strollers and there is no comparison. This is probably twice the size and much better quality. Even though my daughter hasn't played with it yet, I'm sure it will hold up very well. Frame and wheels seem very durable and fabric is good quality too. I am very happy with this purchase.Get more detail about Sweet Baby Nursery Stroller, Play Alexander Series.

Thursday, May 6, 2010

Mattel Barbie 2007 Holiday Collector Doll Review


Mattel Lacking in Product Presentation - Holes in Fabric

Why does Mattel insist on poking a hole through every fine fabric costume on collectible dolls with a needle and thread or plastic t-tie? Just try to remove the doll from the box without having a snag in the fabric. I struggled to remove the doll without pulling the t-ties through the fabric. It made two holes/snags in each pleat in the FRONT of the gown. The doll dress is simply too long to fit in the box without wrinkling.

After the millions of dolls they have sold, could their staff devise a way to keep the doll in the box without having to sew the dress to the box?

If the collector wishes to display the doll outside the box, they must try to carefully remove the thread - which still leaves the hole poked through the fabric in front of gown.

Why would someone pay this much money for a doll with a with holes punched through the fabric?

Madame Alexander - a premier doll manufacturer years - has for years securely fastened their dolls with a simple ribbon or rigid plastic forms. Why can't Mattel do the same?

Quality Control at Mattel? It is missing! Get more detail about Mattel Barbie 2007 Holiday Collector Doll.

Tuesday, May 4, 2010

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Finally, a barbie for those children who don't have closed-minded parents :D! But, in my opinion, barbies are not good for children anyways. There is NO educational value from ANY barbie your child will ever play with. So stop hating on this barbie and realize that all barbies have a negative influence on all kids. You have the option of teaching your little girl that she should constantly go through life trying to look perfect to please others. Or, she can learn from barbie that she can express her artistic side with some ink. Either way, barbies are not a good present for your children =|. Might I suggest a good coloring book and crayons? Or maybe a kids computer that teaches children math, different languages, and such instead?Get more detail about Totally Stylin' Tattoos Barbie.

Monday, May 3, 2010

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This doll is a beautiful addition to any collector or novice with barbie dolls. It makes for a great gift for any little or big girls alike. Mary Poppins is a classic movie ..... don't miss out on this investment! I would highly recommend this item. A+

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Sunday, May 2, 2010

Calico Critters: Baby Playhouse Windmill Best Quality


I think this product is very imaginative and durable. The only reason I gave durability four stars instead of five is because there are some small parts that come off (they are meant to), sometimes my daughter needs help putting them back on, but as far as the toy is made, it's made very durably. I'm sure this toy is intended for children older than two, but we gave this toy to my daughter when she turned two because she had played with it at a toy store, and she LOVES this toy. She's now had it for six months and she still plays with it all the time. The rabbit family and baby rabbit twins accompanied the house when we gave it to her (purchased separately). It is expensive, but my daughter has definitely gotten our money's worth out of it. There are some smaller pieces that you'll want to remove if your child gets easily frusterated or is still younger than three or maybe even four (such as the very charming little baby mobile on the 2nd floor, which is in four parts). We also bought her the playground set, but at age two she couldn't yet get the rabbits to stay on the equipment, so we've set that aside until she's a little older. Get more detail about Calico Critters: Baby Playhouse Windmill.

Saturday, May 1, 2010

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I purchased this doll for my 2 year old soon to be 3 year old daughter. She has taken her everywhere since she opened her. She even sleeps with her. She is adorable with a bright happy face and a gentle vanilla scent. A great choice for a little girl's best friend.Get more detail about Corolle Les Dollies Dolly Marshmallow.

Thursday, April 29, 2010

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I love this pencil case a lot! It's pretty and cute! My roommate loves it too. I bought this for a 5-yr-old niece. She does not get attracted to it though. It's cute to look at but probably a little boring for a child of her age. Probably more suitable for older child.Get more detail about Littlest Pet Shop Teeniest Tiniest Pencil Case.

Wednesday, April 28, 2010

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This is a decent, rather plain, living room set for your Calico Critters. The set includes a couch, rocking chair, bookcase, and accessories, all sized for your Critter families.

My girls (age 5 & 8) play with their Critters often, but have more families than dollhouses, so I'm always looking for ways to help with the living situations. I bought this living room to set up in an old Fisher Price barn - I thought the Critters could sleep in the hayloft, and have a living room in the barn. These pieces fit the bill, because they are small (the couch measures 4 1/8 inches wide) and there are only 3 pieces of furniture - enough to fill out a room, but not overcrowd it.

The couch seats 2 and is rather austere - it actually reminds me of a church pew. The arms/sides are tan plastic, and the seat and back are covered in a green print canvas. There is nothing plush about it - the canvas feels like it was stretched over a frame. So far it's doing well, but I must admit I wonder if a puncture is in it's future. Hopefully not! The seat of the couch is deep enough that most (maybe all) of the Critters should be able to sit on it. We have the Mulberry Racoons, which have big, fluffy tails, and 2 of them can indeed sit on the couch together. The rocking chair is made of the same tan plastic - plain, but sturdy, with a little decorative cut-out on the back. The bookcase, again that same tan plastic, has a shelf sized to hold the included books, and 2 working lower drawers with gold metal handles. The accessories include six plastic books with colorful covers (my daughters LOVE these!), a small lantern and 2 picture frames with 10 pictures to display. I tossed the pictures and frames before I even showed them to my kids - the frames have adhesive on the back to attach them to a wall, but I thought that would just ruin the barn.

The price of this furniture might be a little high, but it is a nice quality. Probably just right for playing with - not junky, but not collectible miniatures either.

Bottom line - like most of our Calico Critters playthings, my girls and I are happy with the purchase.

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Monday, April 26, 2010

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We are not the type of penthouse dwelling elite who would buy a real Maclaren brand doll stroller, right?

Yet, it turns out, doll strollers get real use. The "made in china" lesser model we had at first simply did not hold up: it would tip over, fold itself too easily, and all the parts became wobbly fast. This stroller, while still made in China, is simply better designed. Your little one can actually put a doll in, and actually stroll about, outdoors on the sidewalk if necessary. And when your little one is done, it will still be in good enough condition to pass on to someone else. Recommended.Get more detail about Maclaren Doll Stroller - Quest -By Land, By Air, By Sea.

Sunday, April 25, 2010

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Wonderful concept...aquarium does light up. A couple accessories were missing...the clock and the mugs that go on the table. I believe I got this from a third party vender....need to contact them to let them know...Check for all pieces if getting it from a third party!Get more detail about Calico Critters Family Room with Aquarium.

Friday, April 23, 2010

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We ordered the Puppy Playtime as an accessory to the Loving Family Twin Time Dollhouse we gave to our 3-year-old daughter for her birthday. She LOVES it!! The dogs are adorable and they go great with the dollhouse. She loves to pretend to feed them and give them baths. She's constantly playing with them and the rest of the dollhouse. I would definitely recommend this toy and the entire Twin Time Dollhouse set for any child - they are wonderful!Get more detail about Loving Family Puppy Playtime.

Thursday, April 22, 2010

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We love Groovy Girls in our house! My daughter has never been a doll lover. She always gravitated towards stuffed animals because she loves to hug them. She like to take her toys to bed, so a stiff doll just didn't fit the bill. When she discovered Groovy Girls, she fell in love! Finally a cuddly doll!!! We just love Groovy Girls!!Get more detail about Groovy Girls Corbin.

Wednesday, April 21, 2010

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Anything that says "changes color with water" I plan to avoid from now on. They never work very good. The lips, eye shadow and heart on her cheek fade a little bit with hot water, but don't come back with cold. The color seems to darken over tome...like overnight. It comes with almost nothing: two hair extensions and two tiny barrettes. I see this pretty much everywhere for [...]. It might be worth [...] for the sheer beauty of it and its hair. I've seen a generic styling head at a popular toy store for [..] that had vastly more accessories included...but of course was not a Disney princess.Get more detail about Disney Princess Sleeping Beauty Styling Head.

Tuesday, April 20, 2010

Monday, April 19, 2010

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My 4 year old girl uses this as her car to race around with her older brother who's 5 when he races one of his cars. So far, so good after 3 weeks of having it. When she first got it and saw the cooler, I saw her sit there and try to open the trunk to put the coller in, haha, she was so cute. The trunk does not open however so when more than 1 barbie is in the car there is no room for the cooler. Not a big deal though. A good deal for the $[...] I paid for itGet more detail about Barbie Surf's-Up Cruiser.

Saturday, April 17, 2010

Order Mattel Naiya


My daughter used money she'd been saving to purchase this doll today. The doll comes with a code to unlock a telescope game on the DoraLinks website. You have to download 400mb in order to play just that game. The doll's code doesn't even unlock her own closet on the website. Apparently you have to have the Dora Links doll first, in order to unlock the friend's closet. That is VERY disappointing. Essentially we spent an hour downloading a program to play one game. I'm not happy. The doll is cute, easy to dress--and if all you want is a doll, then it may be worth the money. If you're hoping to unlock some fun things online without a Dora Links doll, forget it.Get more detail about Mattel Naiya.