but this is an excellent option for dolls that are actually used by children
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Work as advertised.  I used mine for both American Girl dolls and Disney Animation dolls.  I didn't experience the same issue of the stand prongs not fitting around the doll's waist.

I am sure there are sturdier versions for collectors who aren't going to move their dolls, but this is an excellent option for dolls that are actually used by children.
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I purchased this doll more cheaply than Amazon at a local chain store, and for the price I think it is well made and my daughter has loved playing with her. I'd like to buy the 'Princess & Me' dolls someday, but for my girl's ages these are much more appropriate and much less expensive. (They are five and three.) I hope they come out with more outfits as we purchased the pajamas and even my three year-old can take the clothes on and off easily. One helpful hint: initially I was disappointed by the doll's hair. It became tangled and difficult to brush, but then I read a tip on another website. Buy a small double-sided pet brush with one side wire. It took me five minutes to untangle the doll's hair and it looks beautiful now and is easy for my daughter to comb out herself. Will be purchasing more of these dolls for Christmas.
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My daughter received this for her 7th birthday.
She was really wanting these dolls badly and was not disappointed at all at.  She played with it non-stop.

There seems to be a million strings and things to cut your way through to free the doll from her package, so a need to be patient.
The doll it really very pretty.  Very lifelike inserted eyes instead of painted on eyes, they really add a nice touch of realism, and are very well done.
The wigs, my daughters main desire to play with really are also nice and I was surprised.  The hair is very soft and silky.  I like that all extra wigs come with a "wig head" to store them on, an when not in use, also useful for combing them out.
You will probably need to trim them after your brush them to cleam up some rogue long pieces.  It is also very apparent they were cut with a machine, The straight wigs particularly are choppy and even a bit jagged looking, but not something my daughter noticed at all.
At first it seemed a bit difficult to change wigs, there is a hole in the doll's head and a plastic peg in the wig. Then the directions point out you can push your fingers on the wig to pop the wig a bit inside out to easily insert the wig on the doll's head.  My Daughter has not needed any help changing the wigs or clothing.
The joints in this doll are pretty wild!! this doll has knee-caps, and rotating wrists and ankles.  Very impressive how lifelike you can make movements!!  I think that is my biggest concern, how durable are they.  My daughter always has played very respectfully with her dolls so I am not as much worried about her breaking it as I am friends who can get a little over-enthusiastic.  SO far I can't really see any problems.
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So, I was going to give my 7yr old grand-daughter a doll with fancy clothes, porcelain face and arms, that had a music box in it.  Her Mom advised against it for the time being (with good reason!).  So I had to go to another plan and put the porcelain doll away for a few years.

I spent HOURS going through the Amazon dolls looking for "just the right one".  I've already given her an "American Girl" doll; she has several fashion dolls, and I am not big on those.  And many of the other trending dolls just looked creepy to me!  (Yes, there are other toys out there, but at Christmas, I give her a doll!)  Then I saw this one.  It looks so "wholesome" compared to all the others.  Still I put off ordering it.

Still mulling, I happened to be out shopping one day (infrequent occurrence) and saw these in the store.  That cinched it.  Bigger than I had envisioned, and fairly sturdy looking, I decided to order it. I like the whole idea of the super hero girls, and they are made in reasonable proportions.  I expect she will play with these on her own, but also with older brother and his batman action figures.

I am very pleased with the quality, appearance, and packaging of the DC super hero supergirls dolls.
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My 3 year old loves the Snap 'n Style dolls.  They are easy for her to handle by herself---much more so than the similar Disney Magiclip dolls.  The Magiclip dolls are hard for ME to dress and undress, and are a great source of frustration for my daughter.

What I like about the Snap 'n Style dolls:
--They stand up by themselves.
--They have nice, brushable hair.
--They are easy for younger children to dress and undress (with the exception of the shoes, those are a little more difficult)
--When undressed, they are still in a swimsuit and flip-flops style, which is cute.
--They are affordable.
--The pieces are large enough that I'm not worried about choking hazards.

I have a hard time locating these dolls in stores, but Amazon always has them for a good price.  This is my second Snap 'n Style doll, and it probably won't be my last.
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These little plastic stacking dolls are awesome for my 5-year old!
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My daughter saw someone using a front carrier with a real baby and had to have one for her dolls.  I looked everywhere and Amazon was the only place I could locate one.  I bought one for each of my daughters and they really like them. It is relatively easy to use but with a 2.5 year old and 4 year old, I'm still the one putting the dolls in the carriers for them.  They love playing with them.
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Myself and my little grand-daughter vary happy with this dolls set. Skirts are sparkly and they have little clear rubber bands to help secure their crowns. Dresses can be removed just like barbie.
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Got two of these for each of my granddaughters.  They are two years old.  They have had the dolls several months and still love them.  They have a couple other dolls but these are by far their favorite.  They are cute, their eyes open and close, they are soft but sturdy and the perfect size.  My newest granddaughter will be getting one this Christmas. I'm getting the two year olds doll carriers (that strap on) for these dolls this Christmas. I know they will love it.  They are potty training now and I got the dolls potty chairs. They love to pretend with the dolls.
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My 3 yr old daughter just got this for her birthday.  Even the small shoes are very easy for her to handle and put on the doll.  I was originally planning on getting her "Colorforms" which I enjoyed as a child, but came across this which is much more age appropriate for her.  Two can play together very nicely.  Only wish there was a cover to keep all the pieces inside the box!
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I got this toy for my granddaughter who's six years old since like so many other little girls, she's into Barbie dolls. The "Barbie Glam Getaway House" is so adorable and I think it's well designed especially considering that it's not that large. The house has three rooms which consist of a bedroom, a bath including a shower and a kitchen. Each room includes furniture and lots of cute accessories such as a tea kettle with a bow on it and a desk clock with a face of a cat. There are several pieces that you can open and close within the house, making it more fun to play with, keeping my granddaughter interested and allowing her to use her imagination as she plays with her dolls in there.

One of my favorite features is how well it folds up and closes for easy storage and it has a handle to conveniently transport it. I also like the fact that since the house is not that large, it doesn't take up a lot of room. Most of the house is pink and purple (the all time favorite colors of little girls) with lots of details . I think it makes a nice gift for a small child who's into playing with dolls. Dolls are not included.
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This works out perfect for my daughter and all her dolls. It makes clean-up easy. She's 7 and has a lot of Barbies. She can pick them up, drop them in, and wheel it to her room. My son is 2 and likes to roll it out to the living room so they can play. I like the separate compartments at the top for the clothes and shoes.
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We have a set of the triplet toddlers from this brand.  My second daughter got them from her Grandparents from Christmas years and years ago. My Granddaughter loves playing with  those.  So I was happy to find this brand has many versions available.  I love paper dolls and these sturdy wooden versions hold up well to little ones playing with them.  From 3 and up.  They love laying them out, planning the outfits, and then creating their own stories.  To keep pieces from getting lost...I only allow them to be played with in my bedroom up on the king sized bed.  This also keeps the from landing in the living room floor and getting chewed up by the dogs.
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My four year old has been asking for this doll since she saw it advertised in a DVD insert.  She loved the "big girl" idea of going to school and then to ballet class.  When I finally found and ordered the doll, I was very pleased.  The drawstring headband makes it easy for her to adjust to a new hairdo herself, and the simplicity and stretchiness of the clothing allows her to change clothes herself.  With smaller dolls, she constantly needs help with sleeves, snaps, etc. The shoes stay on her feet well, so as a result, they have not been lost.  The doll can stand up, so she can be put away/displayed easily, which is a plus for mom!
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I purchased one of these at a local Toys R Us for 19.99 as a gift for a two-year old. They are quite cute. The packaging is minimal and the hang tag includes the doll's name and a few tips about the environment in which she lives (there are three different dolls). The package info. says they are 100% organic cotton, but I would be interested to know if the manufacturer is truly operating in a 'green' manner or if this is just another gimmick. Nevertheless, this makes a nice option for young children and alternative to the plastic dolls widely available in stores.
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Our daughter received this doll as a birthday gift. It is beautifully made and has held up well to lots of cuddles from both her and her sister. The girls love to use it as a jumping off place to re-tell the story of snow white with the main characters all being there: snow white, the queen, a dwarf and the prince. I can see this doll being useful in preschool, kindergarten and daycare settings during circle time activities. The finger puppets can be left in place attached in the pockets yet are also easy to snip out (as they are just attached with a single thread). We love to use this doll for pretend play and also for re-telling a classic children's story.
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Personally, I hate Monster High dolls but my 8 year old granddaughter loves them. Of the myriad of these dolls that she has, this one is actually bearable for me to look at. She loves  the way that the  "wings?" glow and that the "fins" can be used as a stand for the doll. It is well made and so far, the movable parts like her hands are still attached to the doll.