![]() ![]() (I always got really disappointed when a doll's bangs "disappeared" like that. This is really frustrating - I think some kids will have a very hard time with it. (Personally, although I love this fiber, I think it's never the best choice for hair play.) The bangs are especially troublesome - the combination of fiber type and the way they're rooted makes it almost impossible to keep them from getting caught up with the rest of the hair and ruined. The hair fiber type that was used is very difficult to manage in this application. Unfortunately, the wigs are the only thing I had trouble with. It's a bit tricky to get the post into the socket (instructions are included that suggest a method, but it's still tough) however, once it's on, it's sturdy enough for hair play. Thankfully, they also don't attach to the head with velcro instead, there's a post inside the wig cap that fits into a socket in the doll's head. Speaking of which - the wigs are rooted onto semi-solid vinyl caps after all, not mesh. (Actually, I kind of like her better without the wig. As you can see, they have sculpted hair detail under their wigs, so they look fine without them. The painted face detail (with painted eyelashes) is well-done, and the inset eyes are nicer than the ones found on a lot of children's play dolls. I personally prefer dolls that look really happy (with big smiles ), but real people obviously aren't happy all the time, and this slightly-happy expression works better for the "reality"-based concept of the line since it can suggest a variety of emotions to match different situations (including the characters' experiences on the Livworld website). I do still think they look like the Thunderbirds, although they aren't as "creepy" as I thought they would be. The head is pretty, although it's a bit "mature" for a teenager (and the lips are awfully "puffy" ). (More about that in a minute.) I almost broke the post on one of them trying to put it back in. ![]() It would be nice if these accessories were at least made available separately (especially Katie®'s skateboard ).īTW, the earrings come out easily (they don't have barbs to keep them in like Barbie's), but they're hard to get back in because of the stiffness of the head. Like, Daniela's into music, but she doesn't come with any musical equipment (such as the guitar shown on the back of the box). None of the dolls come with accessories that tie into their interests. ![]() (But I'm always squeamish about that on new doll lines. I also have to mention - the shoes are a bit "rubbery", and that always gives me the heebie-jeebies about possible melting in the future. The purse opens and is hollow inside so technically you can put things in it, but the plastic is very rigid so it might be hard to get them back out. (There are other fusibles that work better for that.)ĭaniela only comes with three accessories: A pair of shoes (that's two ) and a purse. The only quibble I had with the clothes (and I was looking for them ) is the fusible used on the jacket pocket flaps, which doesn't work to keep the raw edges from unraveling. ( Velcrophobes be warned - all the closures are velcro.) ![]() The blue top and black "corset" are one piece (simplified from the two-piece sample shown on the box), but the top, jacket, scarf, skirt, and leggings still give lots of mix-and-match options. (If you don't feel like reading more words, you can see the pictures in my Flickr gallery.)ĭaniela®'s outfit is cute and well-made. ![]()
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