- Disneys The Little Mermaid fans will love our Disney Princess and Me 18 inch Doll Ariel! Adventurous and bold Ariel loves to explore new places and collect secret treasures, but most of all, she loves having a friend like you. Whether you're off exploring new places together, singing to your favorite melodies or sharing secrets during sleepovers, Ariel will always make you smile...because that's what best friends do.
- Ariel's gown emulates that signature mermaid dress design with a flamboynt 3 layered tail. The top layer is a 2 tone organza with an iridescent over locked stitch. A 2nd layer of sparkle sheer is accented by the bottom layer of light pink shimmery sheer fabric. The bodice, with horizontal pleating, has a top and center panel with a light pink shimmery sheer layer framed with iridescent sequins. Her sleeves and peplum are a 2 tone organza with a silk flower detail at the waist. The skirt is satin with an iridescent foil print and a hem trimmed in iridescent sequins.
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The Disney Princess and Me dolls let you live a royal lifestyle with your favorite princess! Our Disney Princess and Me 18 inch Doll Ariel includes:
1 18-inch Doll
1 Ball Gown
1 Pair of Shoes
1 Princess Magazine
1 Princess Certificate
1 Royal Invitation
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Before you read this, take in mind that I'm approaching this from an adult doll/toy-collector perpective. I'm 35 and have loved and worked for the Disney Company for many years. I have now purchased all 5 dolls, some of the outfits, the canopy bed and 3 wardrobes (which were FREE with purchase at Toys R Us). First of all, don't expect Robert Tonner quality. These are high-end play dolls. I am very picky about my hair and facial paint, so it took a while to find the "perfect" dolls. While the actual doll itself is of superior quality, the gowns they come in are just "okay" and even though the attention to detail is beautiful, they are inconsistently made. The hair is going to be diffrent on every doll, too, because they are all hand-rooted. Most little girls (and some little boys!), won't mind this...they're not picky about those little things.
Here are some tips when you decide to buy your Princess and Me doll:
* I've found that the dolls' hair is of superior quality. It's hand rooted with the highest quality kanekelon hair, so BUY YOUR CHILDREN *WIRE BRUSHES* for hair play. This will keep the hair super soft and shiny, and not cause it to frizz. I use a pet brush that has the metal bristles on one side and the brush bristles ont he other. Here's a doll brush here on Amazon that is perfect:
http://www.amazon.com/Doll-Hairbrush-inch-American-Carpatina/dp/B000H45NLU/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1289231100&sr=8-2
* The Macor glass eyes are unusually expensive and of utmost beauty, but they will scratch if subjected to anything sharp.
* Belle's "Winter Gown" is the most beautifully crafted gown in the whole line. All of the seams are finished, the trim goes all around the neckline, waist and hem. The skirt is very full and is just beautiful on the doll. The gowns that the dolls come in take "short cuts", as in, only the front of the gown is embellished or printed and the back is plain satin. You can't go wrong with Belle's "Winter Gown" ensemble. Although still very beautiful, I suspect that most of the value of the doll is in the doll itself and not the gowns they come home in.
* The ballet outfits and nightgown sets are really cute and they aren't done justice in the packaging. The quality is very nice.
* The canopy bed, although very beautiful and in keeping with the theme, has a cardboard "mattress". For little ones, this will eventually wear out if they continuously put their Princess to bed and will have to be replaced. The wardrobes are well made, but just like the bed, they have a carboard backing. It seems fairly sturdy.
All in all, as a doll collector, this is a superior line of collector-quality dolls that you or your child will treasure. Ariel has always been my favorite Princess, (she's the reason I work for Disney!), and she happens to be my favorite Princess and Me doll. Her face sculpt, eyes and hair are just *STRIKING*. Your child will love to carry her Princess everywhere and show her off. I read where one parent's child carried her Ariel doll into Walt Disney World and guests kept stopping her to ask where she got it.
Depending on how this product line does, (Tiana is the hardest to find right now), I can see many products to come. More gowns themed to each Princess, more dolls, etc. I know Rapunzel is coming soon, but I would love to see Snow White and Jasmine.
For $50, this is an exceptional price.
Here are some tips when you decide to buy your Princess and Me doll:
* I've found that the dolls' hair is of superior quality. It's hand rooted with the highest quality kanekelon hair, so BUY YOUR CHILDREN *WIRE BRUSHES* for hair play. This will keep the hair super soft and shiny, and not cause it to frizz. I use a pet brush that has the metal bristles on one side and the brush bristles ont he other. Here's a doll brush here on Amazon that is perfect:
http://www.amazon.com/Doll-Hairbrush-inch-American-Carpatina/dp/B000H45NLU/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1289231100&sr=8-2
* The Macor glass eyes are unusually expensive and of utmost beauty, but they will scratch if subjected to anything sharp.
* Belle's "Winter Gown" is the most beautifully crafted gown in the whole line. All of the seams are finished, the trim goes all around the neckline, waist and hem. The skirt is very full and is just beautiful on the doll. The gowns that the dolls come in take "short cuts", as in, only the front of the gown is embellished or printed and the back is plain satin. You can't go wrong with Belle's "Winter Gown" ensemble. Although still very beautiful, I suspect that most of the value of the doll is in the doll itself and not the gowns they come home in.
* The ballet outfits and nightgown sets are really cute and they aren't done justice in the packaging. The quality is very nice.
* The canopy bed, although very beautiful and in keeping with the theme, has a cardboard "mattress". For little ones, this will eventually wear out if they continuously put their Princess to bed and will have to be replaced. The wardrobes are well made, but just like the bed, they have a carboard backing. It seems fairly sturdy.
All in all, as a doll collector, this is a superior line of collector-quality dolls that you or your child will treasure. Ariel has always been my favorite Princess, (she's the reason I work for Disney!), and she happens to be my favorite Princess and Me doll. Her face sculpt, eyes and hair are just *STRIKING*. Your child will love to carry her Princess everywhere and show her off. I read where one parent's child carried her Ariel doll into Walt Disney World and guests kept stopping her to ask where she got it.
Depending on how this product line does, (Tiana is the hardest to find right now), I can see many products to come. More gowns themed to each Princess, more dolls, etc. I know Rapunzel is coming soon, but I would love to see Snow White and Jasmine.
For $50, this is an exceptional price.
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My 5 yr old daughter absolutely loves this Ariel doll! She has stunning eyes and comes with a beautiful mermaid dress. We also love her silky & shiny layered hair. I think she's a very good quality doll. She's also very easy to change which my daughter appreciates because sometimes dolls can be difficult to dress. Fortunately, there's a cute variety of clothes available too, including a nightgown, robe and ballet dress (Ariel looks exceptionally cute in Aurora's pink dress!).
Unfortunately, the other accessories available (canopy bed, wardrobe,tea set) are ALL rather cheap. In fact, the bed and wardrobe are disappointing plastic/cardboard combinations that don't seem worthy of this princess.
Overall, my daughter is very happy with Ariel and she doesn't seem to notice the poor quality of her accessories.
Unfortunately, the other accessories available (canopy bed, wardrobe,tea set) are ALL rather cheap. In fact, the bed and wardrobe are disappointing plastic/cardboard combinations that don't seem worthy of this princess.
Overall, my daughter is very happy with Ariel and she doesn't seem to notice the poor quality of her accessories.
Gave this to our little girl 2 days ago. I was afraid to take her out of the box she is gorgeous! One of the prettiest versions of Ariel I have ever seen! The only 2 things I didn't like about this doll (aside from the price!) are the shoes...they will NOT stay on, with such a beautiful mermaid dress you'd think they would have provided higher quality shoes. And the earrings. I read about them before, falling out easily...yept after just 2 days. I was able to find them and maybe we will try superglue....but I don't wanna ruin the doll. Those are really the only two negatives to this doll. My little girl ADORES her and takes her everywhere. I think she will be a companion of my daughter for many years to come!
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The best one!!
I seriously think that Ariel is the best one out of the whole line! Her outfit is not as "poofy", her hair is really really soft, and, I just love the colour of her hair!! Read more
Published 12 months ago by MelodyGal55
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Published 16 months ago by Naomi
You can get this at Toys R US for $50!!!
Don't guy this toy for $70. While a great doll and my girl loves it, go to Toys R Us and get it for $50.
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Disney Store and Toys r Us has these Princess and me Dolls for much much less!!!
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