What will Barbie do next? Enter the world of Barbie! Add to your collection!

'Tis the season to shine in a spectacular pale pink and golden lame gown with an artfully wrapped bodice and gemstone-encrusted tulle skirt. Magnificent chandelier earrings complete the look. Doll includes a matching 50th anniversary ornament with golden ribbon to celebrate her 50th anniversary! Doll cannot stand alone. Bring her home today!

The 2009 Holiday Barbie is the ideal collector's item for the Barbie lover in your home. And this year, Barbie is not only celebrating the holidays, she is also celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Barbie doll -- making her a particularly special collectible. Designed for ages six and up, the 2009 Holiday Barbie is wearing a gorgeous bejeweled, multilayered pink gown. Your child will love showing her off to friends, or propping her up on her doll stand for everyone to admire.

2009 Holiday Barbie Ages: 6+

What We Think Fun factor: Durability: Ease of assembly: Educational factor: Novelty factor: The Good: The 2009 Holiday Barbie is celebrating Barbie's 50th anniversary. The Challenging: Serious collectors should keep the box unopened. In a Nutshell: The 2009 Holiday Barbie is a collectible for every Barbie lover.

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Elegant and Timeless
2009 Holiday Barbie is elegant and timeless in a shimmering pale pink and gold lame gown with bejeweled tulle. Her bodice is skillfully crafted with a beautiful wraparound bow, and her chandelier earrings with matching pink gems complete the look. The Holiday Barbie comes with her own doll stand that can be hidden beneath her flowing dress.

The stand allows her to stand up alone on a table -- or shelf -- in between uses or for decoration. The delicate textures and dazzling materials of her gown make it hard not to want to touch or play with Holiday Barbie.

Perfect Gift for Barbie Lovers and Collectors
The Holiday Barbie has always been a collector's item. But the 2009 Holiday Barbie is truly special since she's also a 50th anniversary Barbie and part of the Special Occasion Collection. Barbie's beautiful gown and stunning jewels make her an unforgettable and wonderful vision for the holidays. She will be one of the prettiest dolls in your child's collection.

What's in the Box
Barbie doll, gown, earrings, shoes, and doll stand.

2009 Holiday Barbie is wearing an elegant, shimmering gown with bejeweled tulle. This anniversary doll comes with her own stand that can be easily hidden beneath her flowing dress.

Introduce the fun of dollhouse play with a house thats just right for even the littlest girls. My First Dollhouse features 5 rooms: Kitchen, Living room, Bathroom, parents bedroom and nursery. There is also additional play space with a balcony, patio and an extended living room area. With chunky, easy-to-hold figures, sweet accessories and lots of room, theres a world of imaginative, nurturing play in store! Includes mom, dad and baby figures, kitchen unit with opening refrigerator and oven doors, toilet, table and two chairs. For ages 2-5.

Barbie Twilight Edward Doll

Based on the best-selling book series by Stephenie Meyers!

The sweet and simple Bella Swan is dressed in an outfit from the movie. Makes the perfect addition to your collection!

What will Barbie do next? One for all, and all for Barbie! Add to your Barbie collection!

Corinne dreams of becoming an elite Musketeer, and she practices her skills with the greatest precision. Barbie doll as Corinne wears a glittery ball gown and sparkling tiara to attend the masquerade ball. To transform into a Musketeer, her beautiful skirt turns into a golden cape, and her tiara becomes a mask to conceal her identity in her quest to save the Prince from royal danger. Doll includes a glitter sword accessory. Doll cannot stand alone.

The Prince needs saving and Three Musketeers Corinne Barbie can help! Designed for children ages three and up, Corinne comes outfitted with a glittery ball gown and tiara for the masquerade party, which transform into a Three Musketeers cape and mask when it's time to save the day. Your child will have numerous role-playing adventures with this historically creative Barbie doll.

At a Glance Ages: 3+

What We Think Fun factor: Durability: Ease of assembly: Educational factor: Novelty factor: The Good: The interactive Corinne Barbie doll allows for many role-playing adventures. The Challenging: Keep the sword accessory in a special place to avoid it getting stepped on and broken. In a Nutshell: Corinne transforms from a beautiful Barbie doll into a Musketeer.

Interchangeable, Two-in-one Outfits
The Corinne Barbie doll transforms before your eyes from a beautiful masquerade party-goer to a brave and daring Three Musketeers heroine. The skirt of her ball gown turns into a flashy, golden cape and her tiara becomes a mask to conceal her identity in her quest to save the Prince from danger.

Corinne also comes with a dazzling pink sword to frighten off enemies and a gold-colored hairbrush in the shape of a diamond that is fit for a queen. The plastic sword is very fine and can bend easily. Be sure to keep it in a safe place to avoid it getting stepped on and broken.

Interactive Doll with Plenty of Girl Power
The Three Musketeers Corinne Barbie doll is a positive, inspirational doll for any child. With her strong theme of "girl power," Corinne can show children that they can become a positive role-model, heroine, or whatever they set their mind to be.

Corinne provides opportunities for interactive and role-playing adventures in saving the Prince and others from danger with the rest of the Musketeer gang. Also, Corinne's two-in-one outfit gives you options for clothing changes that she can wear while saving the Prince or attending a ball.

What's in the Box
Corinne Barbie doll with two-in-one outfit, glitter sword accessory, gold-colored hairbrush, and tiara/mask.

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Enter the world of Barbie! These three stories of fabulousness include a pink personal elevator plus lights & sounds on every level! Enter through the front door to a warm and glowing light-up chandelier, dining area and fully-stocked kitchen. Entertain in the second-level living room with roaring fireplace and pop up flat screen TV, plus an ultra-luxurious Barbie signature bathroom. On the third floor is a posh bedroom suite with canopy bed and balcony with charming light-up tiki lights & outdoor whirlpool tub! Sounds include doorbell, kitchen timer, crackling fireplace, shower humming, and flushing toilet. (Doll not included.)

Be a part of Barbie's luxurious lifestyle in her new 3-Story Dream Townhouse. Designed for ages three and up, the Dream Townhouse stands over three feet tall and comes fully furnished -- including lights and sounds on each level! Your child will enjoy having role-playing adventures with Barbie and her friends in this fancy new townhouse.

At a Glance Ages: 3+ Requires: 3 "AA" batteries (not included) Phillips screwdriver Adult assembly

What We Think Fun factor: Durability: Ease of assembly: Educational factor: Novelty factor: The Good: Great new Dream Townhouse for the Barbie lover in your home. The Challenging: Many of the elevator parts are similar and can be confusing. In a Nutshell: Fun, new Barbie dream home with plenty of lights, sounds, and activities.

The Dream Townhouse is over three feet in height and comes with over 55 pieces and accessories. View larger.

Real Sounds and Lights
Barbie's Dream Townhouse is decorated throughout in classic Barbie pink, with lifelike intricate details, lights, and sounds. With over 55 pieces and accessories, the house has five fully furnished, deluxe rooms with chandeliers, tiki lights, a fireplace, and a refrigerator that all light up. Sounds include Barbie "humming" in the shower, the kitchen timer, the doorbell, the fireplace crackling, or the toilet flushing.

Along with the realistic lights and sounds, the townhouse also features a pink, personal elevator -- which easily moves from floor to floor with a pull string, and an outdoor spa area with a whirlpool tub and light-up tiki lamps.

Besides the whirlpool, Barbie can entertain her friends by cooking something in the fully stocked kitchen, watching a movie on her pop-up flat-screen TV, or even just snuggling up by the warm, crackling fireplace.

Hours of Interactive, Role-playing Fun
Barbie's 3-Story Dream Townhouse is the play-set for the Barbie lover in your home. The townhouse provides a setting for interactive, role-playing adventures, and includes everything Barbie could need to entertain her guests, or have a quiet night at home by the fire. Your child will love pulling the elevator to each floor, filling up the whirlpool for pool parties, and playing with all of the realistic lights and sounds.

As a side note: While assembling the townhouse, be sure to follow the directions for the elevator carefully, since the parts look similar and could be confusing.

What's in the Box
House pieces, stickers, and over 55 pieces and accessories. (Batteries not included.)

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BARBIE STYLE SALON Playset Play out all the fun of star stylist and a day at the salon with Barbie doll! Wash Barbie dolls hair in the real working glitter sink and pink stylist's vanity, add color streaks and create glam hairstyles with all the fun tools! Includes salon chair, Oh My Hair detangler, logo poncho, towel, Barbie doll and more!

She might be tiny, but Strawberry Shortcake has a huge heart! Her friends love to gather at her Berry Cafe, where they can always count on her for a helping hand and some berry delicious treats. No wonder she is everyone's best friend in Berry Bitty City. Help your Strawberry Shortcake figure serve up very special treats in her charming strawberry shaped, berry sweet smelling cafe! Send her up and down her pull-out staircase, readying her shop and carrying delicious croissants, waffles, muffins and more from her special oven to her countertop and table. Just in case guests are thirsty, too, help her make smoothies in the blender that really whirls! Then, when it is time to close up shop, let your Strawberry Shortcake figure relax with a ride on her special bird friend-press down on the top and around and around they'll spin!

Your child will love blending smoothies or baking treats with Strawberry Shortcake in the Berry Cafe playset. Designed for children ages four and up, the Berry Cafe playset includes over 20 baking and food accessories, a spinning bird that Strawberry Shortcake can ride on in the air, and her signature "berry sweet" strawberry scent.

Berry Café Ages: 4+ Requires: Some assembly

What We Think Fun factor: Durability: Ease of assembly: Educational factor: The Good: Playset filled with fun, bright colors; includes many interesting add-ons. The Challenging: There are over 20 small pieces that can easily be lost if you're not careful. In a Nutshell: A fun, interactive playset with plenty of accessories for Strawberry Shortcake and friends.

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Bright, Colorful, Cheerful Cafe
The Berry Cafe has plenty of activities to keep your preschooler entertained, with over 20 accessories, a bird that spins, a blender that whirls, and a pull-out green-leaf staircase to get upstairs. With just a push of the table lever your blender will be whirling, and you can simply press down on the strawberry-leaves top to make the bird spin for fun rides around the cafe. The playset is lightweight and is outfitted with windows and doors that open with big, easy latches.

One side note: Make sure to keep all accessories in one place to avoid losing any parts in between plays.

Great for Interactive, Role-playing Fun
With so many accessories and interactive parts included, the Berry Cafe provides plenty of opportunity for role-playing adventures. It's bright with fun colors, and it includes cute, cartoonish characters, and actually smells like real strawberries!

What's in the Box
Berry Cafe, mini scented doll, dress, hat, bed, bed tray, two fruit smoothies, two ice cream cups, tray with four muffins, tray with three croissants, tray with pie, tray with four cupcakes, plate with slice of cake, plate of sandwiches, plate with waffles, plate with pancakes, two mugs, counter with smoothie blender, oven, basket, bistro table, two bistro chairs.

The Berry Cafe comes with over 20 accessories and smells "berry sweet!"

The Pasture Pals feature 12 differently-textured horses and comes with an identification key. They store neatly in a wooden stable storage box.

Includes one each of Standardbred, Hackney Horse, Lusitano, Appaloosa, Quarter Horse, Arabian, Clydesdale, Mustang, Thoroughbred, Saddlebred, Pinto and Shire. Horses measure in range from 3" x 3.5".

Wooden play castle features hand-painted pink accents to keep any princess happy in her castle, plus two removable turrets, balconies, flying buttress, flag and a working drawbridge! Castle opens fully for hours of engaging play. Measures 17.5"L x 27"W x 15.25"H.

The LIV Blonde Sophie Fashion Doll comes with cute clothes, two wigs (long and short) a handbag, boots and red brush. Girls and collectors of all ages will love the extra fashions, poseability and hair options that Sophie brings. This new collection of dolls, designed to look like real teenagers, merges the world of fashion play with an online community. The LIV Fashion Sophie doll is packaged with a unique code that allows girls to enter the LIV world online.

Trendy, modern and hip, Liv Sophie is a stylish alternative to long-reigning queen of dolls, Barbie. She features accessories from her head to her toes, and comes with two possible hairstyles. With 14 points of articulation and lifelike features, Sophie is the ideal companion for any young child age five and older.

Liv Sophie Ages: 5+

What We Think Fun factor: Durability: Ease of assembly: The Good: Stylish clothes and lifelike features, comes with many accessories. The Challenging: Little fingers may have trouble removing some of Sophie's accessories. In a Nutshell: A well-made, trendy doll that young girls will enjoy.

Sophie is stylish and hip, and comes with accessories galore. View larger.

Lifelike Features and Detailed Outlet
Each Liv Doll comes with their own story and personality. Sophie is a gifted hairdresser, and one day hopes to be a stylist for the stars. Among her friends, she's regarded as a kind and understanding person, and above all, a good listener. She's not afraid to experiment with new hairstyles (hence her wild, pink-streaked wig).

Sophie comes dressed in a chic, urban outfit that suits her profession as a hairstylist. She's wearing a denim jacket, which complements her graphic tee and pink plaid skirt. Her outfit includes impressive details: from the seams of her shirt to her belt buckle, it is evident that a lot of effort was put into her design.

Sophie's features are just as detailed. Her blonde hair is silken and soft, ideal for combing and styling. Her expressive blue eyes are striking, and have been inserted rather than painted for added realism. Sophie also has 14 points of articulation, which allows for dozens of lifelike poses. She can stand upright when balanced correctly. All of her clothes are removable, so your child can play dress up with her using other Liv outfits (purchased separately).

Accessories and an Exclusive web site
A diehard fashionista, Sophie decorates herself with numerous accessories. She has removable silver earrings, and a stylish blue purse that matches her top. She also comes with a glittery scarf, a pink hairbrush and a fashionable pair of thick-rimmed glasses. These accessories are typically easy to detach, although smaller kids might need help removing her wig and earrings.

Each Liv Doll also comes with a web code, so you can access the exclusive LivWorld web site. The site contains fun activities, videos and games made just for LivWorld fans. You can even read your doll's diary to get to know her better. Registration for the site requires parental supervision.

What's in the Box
Sophie doll with clothes and accessories, pink-streaked wig, and comb.

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CHOCKING HAZARD - CONTAINS SMALL PARTS - NOT FOR CHILDREN UNDER 3"

Little Mommy Walk and Giggle Doll by Mattel LITTLE MOMMY WALK & GIGGLE DOLL Little Mommy" Walk and Giggle" doll needs your loving care as you nurture, play and help her take her very first big girl steps! Try to keep up as this interactive doll goes from sitting, to standing, to walking with you, and all by herself! This "big girl" also loves to play peek-a-boo, “drink" from her bottle and take her puppy pull toy for a walk. Fully interactive doll includes 60 phrases, sounds and songs.Fore Ages: 3 years & up.

Get ready for interactive playtime with the Fisher Price Little Mommy Real Loving Baby Walk & Giggle Doll. Designed for children age three and older who enjoy playing "mommy," this life-like doll features a repertoire of more than 60 phrases, songs, and sounds. From playing peek-a-boo to walking with her colorful pooch, she offers hours of interactive enjoyment while helping to encourage a nurturing behavior.

Walk & Giggle (Caucasian) Ages: 3 and up Requires: 6 "AA"/LR6 alkaline batteries Phillips screwdriver Scissors

What We Think Fun factor: Durability: Ease of assembly: Educational factor: Novelty factor: The Good: Doll provides an array of fun activities, including Peek-a-Boo, walking with included puppy toy, and more. Her "magic touch" hands respond to touch for easy start-up. The Challenging: Some of the doll's phrases are not always easy to understand. In a Nutshell: Pretend-and-play doll can walk, talk, giggle, and interact with her "mommy" to offer hours of interactive fun while developing social skills.

This cheerful toy has positionable arms, friendly eyes, and soft hair with cute ringlets. View larger.

Walk & Giggle doll keeps her "mommy" busy as she walks, talks, giggles, and interacts. View larger.

Interactive Doll Makes Nurturing Fun for Your Little "Mommy"
This cheerful toddler comes dressed in a pair of brightly patterned pajamas. She has positionable arms, friendly eyes, and a hairdo that curls into ringlets at the ends. The doll comes with her own accessories, including a bottle, blanket, pacifier, and a puppy with rolling wheels and a leash for easy walking.

The doll is easily removed from the box by turning and removing two simple key locks from the back, then unfastening the clear rubber bands from the doll's wrists. The bottle, pacifier, and blanket are also fastened by rubber bands. Parents may need to use scissors to cut the flexible wire attaching the puppet to box. To get playtime started, power up the doll with 6 "AA"/LR6 alkaline batteries (not included) -- two in the back (underneath the pajamas) along with two in each foot. A small Phillips head screwdriver is required to open the battery doors.

Once the batteries are installed, simply flip the power switch on her back, which is located just above the battery door, and playtime can begin. The doll's special "magic-touch" hands respond to touch, so your child only needs to touch a finger to get the doll talking and giggling. A button on her tummy can also be pressed to get her started. She has a set of more than 60 randomized songs, sounds, and phrases that include "Bottle, mama?" "Tickle me!" and "Let's play peek-a-boo!"

She Walks, Talks, Giggles, and Plays
The Walk & Giggle doll can stand up and walk all by herself. When placed in a sitting position on a flat surface, this doll can get herself to a standing position, then begin walking. If she falls down, she can get up on her own. If she is lying flat and facing down, the doll will automatically get up without assistance -- if she is lying flat and facing up, she cannot get up and will ask for help by saying, "Help me up, mama!"

The Walk & Giggle doll keeps her "mommy" busy. Tickle her and she wiggles and giggles. When she requests her bottle, it's time to give her a sip from her favorite bottle with its dancing teddy bear design. She also keeps on-the-go by walking her colorful pooch, who is equipped with wheels and a leash for an easy stroll. When she asks to play Peek-a-Boo, place her hands in the corner pockets of the included blanket, then touch both hands simultaneously -- she will know it's Peek-a-Boo time and bring the blanket up to her eyes.

Pretend-and-Play Design Helps Teach Language and Social Skills
The interactive design of the Walk & Giggle doll not only entertains children, it also helps develop their language and social skills. The doll's repertoire of phrases help children to practice speech while at play, so the experience is both entertaining and educational. And the practice of helping the doll -- from feeding her to lending a hand when she falls down -- encourages nurturing behavior in a child, helping lead to generosity and friendliness in social environments such as classrooms and play groups.

The doll's realistic sounds and random, interactive phrases make an excellent stimulation for role-playing. However, children may have some difficulty at first understanding some of the doll's phrases. But once you and your child become accustomed to her speech patterns, recognition should not be a problem.

What's in the Box
Fisher Price Little Mommy Real Loving Baby Walk & Giggle Doll with bottle, blanket, pacifier, and toy puppy with leash.

The beautiful doll wears a glittery ball gown and a sparkling tiara to attend the masquerade ball. To transform into Musketeers, the doll's skirt turns into a golden cape, and the tiara becomes a mask to conceal her identity in their quest to save the Prince from royal danger.

Barbie Girls allows girls to connect to their favorite things: music, fashion, and going online. It's the next generation of fashion doll play! Mix and match fashions and hair. Pink case. Window box.

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The world seems a lot smaller these days thanks to connective technology such as MP3 players, cell phones, PDAs, the Internet, and more. So what better way for girls to go global than with this Barbie Girl device? Barbie has been at the forefront of trendsetting for nearly 50 years and now she's offering today's young girls a way to share their passion for fashion, music, and chat with their bffs.

At barbiegirls.com girls can create their own, personalized online space—everything from designing a "room" to creating a character—where they can then play games, chat with gal pals, watch videos, and even shop with earned virtual money. Word filters, moderation tools, and other safety features ensure that the virtual world stays friendly and fun to all visitors, but the added security and benefits of this Barbie Girl device are ingenious.

Create a look that's all your own -- from hair, eyes, and skin tone to clothing, accessories, and makeup.

The Barbie Girl device is basically an MP3 player with attitude. First, it offers a range of customizable fashions and accessories, delivering the next generation of fashion doll play. Second, it is a music device with 512 MB of on-board memory (able to hold about 120 MP3 or 240 WMA-file songs). Third, the Barbie Girl device acts as a "key" for girls who have a room on barbiegirls.com. Girls who have this device and who have physically connected them into one another's computer docking stations can become "best friends" and chat in "secret." It adds a more personal touch to the site experience and an extra layer of safety for parents. The device comes with a secret code, as well, that once entered on the site can allow its user to unlock additional pets, games, hangouts, fashions, and more. To get additional secret codes, girls will have to buy more Barbie accessories, hunt them down on the Internet, or possibly ask their new online friends.

Barbie Girl Pink comes with two hairstyles, two faces, two tops, two skirts (one over pants), and a pair of shoes that can be interchanged to match the owner's current mood and style. The tech gadget also includes adjustable earbuds, a belt clip, and a durable storage case so it's easy to take everywhere. Additional packs of fashions, pets, and accessories are sold separately and offer the ability for girls to make their Barbie Girl as unique as themselves.

Dazzling Nails is one of three games you can play online to earn B bucks.

The online world of Barbie Girls offers plenty of time killing fun and lets girls earn more B bucks to spend on virtual accessories. There are three games that can be played over and over, each one taking about 5 minutes to complete and rewarding players with 10 B bucks. Dazzling Nails lets you paint and decorate a set of nails (you can even select rings to go on the hand's fingers), and then allows you to print out the design so you can wear the nails, too. Mix a Music Video lets you choose one of five songs then add in an animated background, icon, and character to create a unique music video. Give Ken a New Look lets you makeover Barbie's boyfriend so she'll notice him again. There are plenty of outfits, cars, careers, and more to choose from for his new style.

Barbie's world is chock full of places to visit and things to do.

Also online is a small town filled with things for your Barbie Girl to do. There are boutiques, a pet store, and a furniture store to shop in. There's a salon for beauty tips and a café for a quick jolt of caffeine. There's even a movie theater where you can see trailers for upcoming movies -- and earn 20 B bucks for every one you watch. Or you can just stroll around the park and see what other Barbie Girls are up to. Whether it's an introduction to online communities or old hat to your 9-year-old, the Barbie Girls world is a friendly, fun, and safe place for girls to spend time.

Tech Specs

• 512 MB on-board memory (up to 120 MP3 or 240 WMA-file songs)
• Expandable miniSD slot that holds a memory card up to 2 GB (sold separately)
• The device can play any non-DRM-encrypted MP3 or WMA files
• Comes with Windows Media Player 11
• Built-in rechargeable lithium polymer battery that charges via a USB port

Recommended system requirements

• Broadband Internet connection
• Windows XP or Windows Vista
• DirectX 9.0 or above
• Pentium III 800 MHz or above processor (or equivalent)
• 512 MB RAM
• 200 MB free hard drive space
• Internet Explorer 6.0 or later with SP1 and Macromedia Flash Plug In
• CD-ROM drive
• USB 2.0 Port

Little girls can use their imaginations to bring the magical world of castles, princesses and ponies to life with the Dance 'N Twirl Palace. This classic, detailed playset unfolds into a multi-room palace with look-out balcony, turrets, staircase and tons of imaginative play around every corner. Princess Sarah Lynn, dressed in a shimmering fabric gown, is fully articulated for poseable play.

The day begins in Sarah's bedroom, complete with an open/close armoire, mirrored vanity and bed. In the pony stable she can feed and groom her royal pony and activate fun sounds. Sarah can eat in the dining room complete with chairs and table, or sit by the fireplace with realistic sounds activated by a touch of her wand. But best of all, with a slide of the lever, Sarah Lynn waltzes to beautiful music on the spinning dance floor.

Playset includes Princess Sarah Lynn figure, magic wand, royal pony with brush and food piece, dining room table, chairs and candelabra. All pieces store inside and palace folds for take-along play. Requires three "AA" batteries, not included.

What will Barbie do next? One for all, and all for Barbie! Add to your Barbie collection!

The beautiful co-stars wear their glittery ball gowns and sparkling tiaras to attend the masquerade ball. To transform into Musketeers, each doll's skirt turns into a golden cape, and the tiara becomes a mask to conceal their identities in their quest to save the Prince from royal danger. Summer plays Aramina, the romantic poet. Dolls cannot stand alone. Bring her home today!

As the snowflakes fall, this 2008 Holiday Barbie doll sparkles in a shimmering white and silvery gown. Celebrating 20 years of holiday-themed Barbie dolls, she wears a glitter-detailed gown with tiered pleated skirt and chandelier earrings. Measures approximately 12" tall.

The 2008 Holiday Barbie shimmers in a silvery creation designed to resemble a snowflake. Her chandelier earrings add the perfect elegant yet festive touch to the 20th anniversary Holiday Barbie. Barbie collectors and girls ages 6 and up alike will appreciate the beauty of this doll, with her thick lashes, painted red lips, extravagantly curled blonde hair, and a stand so she can be displayed and admired by all.

Holiday Barbie wears a silvery snowflake gown. View larger.

Chandelier earrings complement Barbie's glittering eyes.

What We Think Fun Factor: Durability: (what this means) The Good: Elegant, shimmery, snowflake-themed gown is both festive and stylish The Bad: Shoes not as elegant as the dress In a Nutshell: Fans and collectors of Holiday Barbies will be proud to add this Barbie to their collection At a Glance Ages: 6 and up

Barbie Shines for the Holiday Season
This is essentially the same, sturdy Barbie we all know and love, but she's beautifully decked out for the holidays. The only assembly required is putting her stand together. Though Barbie's gown looks delicate, with it's gauzy, snowflake-embroidered bodice and silver skirt, the material is tough and durable. Her long, dangly earrings, however, could see some damage during over-enthusiastic play with small hands. But they're removable, so you can take them out if you think your girl might lose or break them.

Living in a Winter Wonderland
The holiday Barbies are all about wintry elegance and style, and the 2008 doll is no exception. Barbie's sophisticated holiday hairdo cascades down her back in a mass of curls tied slightly to the side. The sheer bodice of her gown--the same one she wears in the "Barbie in a Christmas Carol" DVD-- is embroidered with shimmery snowflakes that match the silver of the tiered, pleated skirt.

A gauzy sash wraps around her waist and floats down the front of the gown. White slingback heels complete Holiday Barbie's breathtaking ensemble. For those who like to keep Barbie in her packaging, the 2008 design doesn't disappoint: a red foil background is decorated with ornaments and 3-D snowflakes suspended in midair.

Little Touches Make Barbie Fabulous
We love the little touches on this Holiday Barbie, like the painted red nails that match her lipstick, the ultra-thick lashes, and the drop earrings that dangle down past her shoulders. We also like the snowflakes that shimmer lightly on her dress as if they've just fallen from the sky. Her right arm is cocked permanently at the elbow so it looks like she's waving. You can also turn this arm so her hand is on her hip.

We could imagine however, that little girls might wish to bend the elbow into a normal position from time to time. And while Barbie's holiday gown manages to be both stunning and durable, her shoes are functional white plastic that don't really live up to the rest of the outfit (plus they're hard to put on). Fortunately, the shoes are hidden by the long dress. Overall, we think Barbie collectors and little girls alike will be thrilled to add this cooly fabulous 2008 Holiday Barbie to their collection.

What's in the Box
2008 Holiday Barbie with gown, earrings, shoes, and display stand.

A regal suite of wooden furniture awaits a majestic decorator's hand to set the scene for royal adventures. With thrones, an old-fashioned kitchen range and a treasure chest, this 12-piece set provides enough furnishings to make any castle fit for a princess!

A Moxie Girl is full of energy and self-confidence. She's a loyal friend who faces challenges with courage, vigor, and poise. She's unique, bright, empowered, brave and stylish. Moxie Girlz can do anything! Best friends love to trade fashions and the Moxie Girlz know how to make any outfit look like it's one of a kind. Celebrate your best friendships with a cool best friend locket for your Moxie Girlz and you!

Melissa & Doug Victorian Doll FamilyThis delightful family is looking for a good home. The family includes a mother, father, daughter and baby girl. These vinyl family dolls feature bendable limbs! Perfect for 1:12 scale dollhouses.

Barbie doll is featured here as Princess Liana from "Barbie and The Diamond Castle" who sings two songs from the movie and wears a mesmerizing glittery gown that magically transforms with the flip of a switch. Her necklace lights up when she sings. Pair her with the Princess Alexa doll, sold separately, to hear beautiful duets. Requires 3 "button-cell" batteries, included. Doll measures 11.5" tall.

Barbie takes on a whole new look with the adventurous "Princess Liana" -- the character she plays in the movie "Barbie and the Diamond Castle." This singing Barbie comes with a dress that "magically" transforms from "plain" to "fancy" and has the trademark long, blonde hair that little girls love to brush. With her jeweled purple tiara, this Barbie is sure to delight aspiring princesses age 3 and up--whether or not they've seen the movie.

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Her dress flips from plain to fancy with the turn of a knob.

What We Think Fun Factor: Durability: (what this means) The Good: Sparkly dress, jeweled tiara, and light-up pendant turn this Barbie into a true princess The Bad: Barbie's dress can't be removed In a Nutshell: Little princesses everywhere will love playing with her At a Glance Ages: 3 and up

Sparkly yet Sturdy
Your little girl can play with this Barbie right out of the box. Parents might need to show younger kids how to flip Barbie's dress over with the turn of a knob (the instructions tell you how). You might also need to point out the tiny button that makes Barbie sing a song from "Barbie and the Diamond Castle," but once they know where it is, even little ones will be able to find it quickly.

The stiff material of Barbie's purple, pink, and orange sparkly dress will stand up well to lots of play. Her matching purple, high-heeled shoes, on the other hand, could get easily lost or swallowed. Parents should help with the delicate operation of cutting Barbie's tiara free from the plastic that binds it to Barbie's head. Afterall, every princess likes to take off her crown once in a while!

A Barbie with Bling
This Barbie has a lot of bling -- from the dress that makes a "bringg" sound when it flips from "plain" to "fancy," to the pendant that lights up during this same operation. Barbie's fancy dress, with a sparkling pink bodice and layers of shimmering orange gauze over pink "silk," will dazzle every girl. Plus, it looks just like the dress that Princess Liana wears in the movie.

Your child will also love being able to remove Barbie's purple tiara with its orange jewel and the purple shoes that perfectly match her dress. If your child has the "Princess Alexa" doll (also based on a character from the movie), the two dolls can sing a special duet together while holding hands. And, of course, how could you forget Barbie's hair? Long, silky, and lustrous, girls will love brushing it with the heart-shaped gold brush that's included.

A Princess from Head to Toe
We appreciated the whole princess-like package -- the tiara, the sparkly dress, the light-up pendant. Everyone child dreams of being royalty and we think think this singing Barbie will hit just the right note with your own would-be princesses. It would be nice if you could remove her princess dress for those days when Barbie wants a more casual look, but that isn't the case here. We like the hairstyle that Princess Liana sports (with two sections of hair knotted together at the nape of her neck), but we worry that younger girls might accidentally muss it with inadvertent brushing and end up with a bad-hair day for Barbie. These minor criticisms aside, we think this Barbie will be a hit with little girls even if they haven't seen the movie "Barbie and the Diamond Castle." If they have seen it, they'll love their Princess Liana Barbie even more!

What's in the Box
Singing"Princess Liana" Barbie with two-in-one dress and light-up pendant, shoes, tiara, and hairbrush.

''Hot dog, hot dog, hot diggety dog,'' Mickey's got his dancing shoes on! Press the button on the shoe of this Mickey Mouse Hot Dog Dancer Toy and he starts singing, dancing and telling jokes. You'll enjoy lots of delicious fun with this Mickey doll that has plenty of great moves as he shakes his legs, arms and head to the beat of Hot Dog! Imported.Fully animated with moving head, arms and legsSings and talksPlastic/polyester13'' HRequires 4 AA batteries, includedAges 2+

Colorful pet-sized playset lets pet-lovers feed, groom and dress pets and then send them to scamper through the training course or play games! Playset comes with 1 husky puppy pet, 1 big sister husky pet and accessories. Keep pets well fed, healthy, looking their best and feeling their best with this activity-filled playset.

The young pet lover in your home will be having plenty of fun with the Littlest Pet Shop Cozy Care Adoption Center. Designed for children ages four and up, the adoption center teaches kids how to keep their pets well-fed, healthy, groomed, and happy in this multi-activity filled playset. With lots of fun pet accessories and things to do, your child and their pets will be entertained with interactive play.

Cozy Care Adoption Center Ages: 4+ No assembly required

What We Think Fun factor: Durability: Ease of assembly: Educational factor: The Good: Multiactivity playset where preschoolers can learn about being a responsible pet owner. The Challenging: Includes two husky puppies, but other pets must but purchased separately. In a Nutshell: Interactive playset filled with fun activities for your child and their new pet.

Colorful Adoption Center with Lots of Fun Activities and Accessories
Littlest Pet Shop's Cozy Care Adoption Center includes plenty of colorful rooms for your child's pets that open and close with big, easy latches. On the right side of the playset there are also three clear plastic cubbies for the pets possibly waiting for new homes, which can be closed or left open once your child's pets have all been adopted. Many of the rooms are also furnished with chairs and tables.

The Adoption Center playset has lots of space for your pet to play---there's a training course for learning, a playpen for romping, and plenty of room to lay down and snuggle for an afternoon nap. There is also a doctor's table, a reception area, and a grooming room--everything needed for your little pet lover to keep their pups healthy and happy. The Adoption Center includes a variety of accessories such as collars, treats, and food dishes for interactive playtime.

Adorable Cartoonish Pets Looking for a Good Home
These lovable toy pets are adorably cute with their big, bright "puppy dog" eyes and smiling faces--who wouldn't want to give them a good home? Your child will not only get to care for their own animal and learn what it's like to be a responsible pet owner, but she will also have lots of role-playing fun inside the Cozy Care Adoption Center with their new pups.

Keep in mind that the Cozy Care Adoption Center comes with two brother and sister husky puppies, but any other pets your child decides to bring home must be purchased separately.

What's in the Box
Cozy Care Adoption Center, two husky puppy pets, and plastic pet accessories.

Plenty of opportunity for interactive, role-playing adventures. View larger.

There's so much room to play, your child's pets will never want to leave! View larger.

Pretend play utilizes fantasy and imagination to help children learn about the world. As beautiful as they are, Play Alexander dolls are designed for a lifetime of play. This charming collection features dolls with cuddly fabric bodies with vinyl faces, hands and feet.

Baby Cuddles Hearts-a-Flutter Doll has a soft body with sleepy eyes and a vinyl head, arms and legs. She comes dressed in an adorable outfit which can be removed and is washable. Measures 14" long.