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| Hearts for Hearts Surjan |
The line consists a series of international-themed playline dolls that are slightly shorter than AG-sized. They represent a solid selection of nations (this doll's story ties her to Nepal), and include a short story/pamphlet that discusses their lives (and that has an "out of poverty" element - part of the doll's proceeds go to a charity that is apparently involved in the issues described).
There are a multitude of reviews for this line out there, so I won't go into much detail, but the doll has a fully vinyl body with 5 points of articulation, and inset acrylic eyes. This particular doll comes in a patterned dress, pink sandals and a few pieces of jewellery (earings, nosering, bangle, and a necklace). The plastic jewellery is decent quality for dolls at this price point, and the outfit, while simple, is better quality than I'd expected. Her face is painted in a style that gives her a neutral-on-the-side-of-happy expression, which I found more appealing that I'd expected based on promotional photos.
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| In the box. The doll also comes with a human-sized bracelet and a comb. |
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| The back of the box includes a shorter version of the pamphlet's story. |
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| Size comparison: The Hearts for Hearts dolls are a head shorter than Ellowyne Wilde and American Girl dolls. |
Overall, I'm quite impressed with this doll she's appealing, her accessories fit her theme, and for a doll at this price point ($25USD/$35CDN), the line certainly exceeded my expectations.
ETA: I can't believe I almost forgot: For the Americans out there, Happy Thanksgiving!
Thanks, jSarie, for showing us Surjan, for the review, and comparison photos.
ReplyDeleteI have enjoyed Rahel since 2011. The quality is much better than expected for $25. You can see my doll here.
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DeleteYour Rahel is lovely. I hadn't realized that the line had been around for more than a couple of years - Good to know!
Mmm she's a sweetie. Happy Thanksgiving to you!
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DeleteA lovely doll with a very pretty outfit, I love her sweet face! A Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family!
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DeleteI've just noticed that this line offers outfits on their own as well - if I ever see one, I may have to check to see what those are like.
What a pretty Hearts doll! I do like her skin colour and her bright outfit.
ReplyDeleteI have often looked at these dolls but don't want to buy yet another size to sew for!!!!
Thanks for the review :)
Hugs Sharon in Spain
I know the feeling of not needing yet another size of doll to dress - I passed on the original doll that caught my eye for that exact reason!
DeleteGosh, she is cute!! I'm not familiar with this line but I will check them out.
ReplyDeleteThey're a solid line - definitely worth the look if you come across them. :)
DeleteShe sure is a cutie pie!
ReplyDeleteI think so too - Thanks!
DeleteNot my usual line, but she's a charmer. Must resist.
ReplyDeleteHeh, I always think "must resist" = famous last words! ;)
DeleteShe's very cute, and her dress and jewelry look nice for the price point. Am I right in guessing that Canadian Tire is not a tire store??
ReplyDeleteHeh, you're almost right - it is, and it isn't. It's a chain that's about 30% automotive, 25% sporting goods, 25% home & garden and then the final bit is a little of everything else. They usually only have a single aisle of toys, but these dolls made the cut!
DeleteIf you ever watch NHL games, they're the advertiser with the repeating red triangles on the sideboards at all of the Canadian arenas.