TDmonthly’s Top 10 Most Wanted Dolls

Dora “magically” grows or shortens her hair and sings while the lights on her crown twinkle.

-- This is the number one top seller on both amazon.com dolls and toys categories.
-- Dora has sold out at both Walmart.com and Toys ‘R Us.
-- One Mommies Group member says, “My daughter is getting a Dora doll for Christmas. Everything Dora is exploding. . .”

New Anneliese dolls from the popular Barbie film sing songs from the movie and perform duets with the Erik and Serafina dolls.

-- It’s #14 on Amazon.com and #3 on Amazon.com dolls top sellers.
-- The “Princess and the Pauper” movie has already hit number one in video sales.
-- "As musicals continue to make their mainstream comeback, we felt it was a natural evolution. . ." Russell Arons, vice president, Mattel

The Barbie Princess and Pauper movie is still extremely popular with children and the tie-in items are expected to continue flying off the shelves as well.

This limited edition, holiday-themed Bratz doll appeals to the collectors and general fans of the Bratz line.

-- The Yasmin doll comes with a host of accessories and clothing.
-- Ranked #19 on Amazon.com and #9 on MySimon.com top selling dolls lists.
-- According to Xtramsn.com, “. . .consumers and toy writers voted the Bratz Tokyo-A-Go-Go Dance ´N Skate Club an Ultimate Toy Award in the dolls and accessories category.”

Being a limited edition collector’s item, this Bratz doll is bound to make this a success through the holidays. Expect sales to decline later as true collectors have already made their purchases.

Cabbage Patch Kids are riding the nostalgia wave with this holiday edition.

-- Director of Corporate Communications, Margaret Strong says “We’re having a phenomenal year (with) Web site hits from just about every continent.”
-- It’s #16 on Kmart.com’s top sellers list and #8 on MySimon.com’s top selling doll list.
-- A Mommies Group member says, “My 14 months-old’s face lights up. . . there´s just something about the Cabbage Patch dolls.”

Nellie is a new addition to the American Girl family and comes with a paperback or hardcover book telling her story, and sells for $84.00 – $90.00.

Madeline dolls are designed to grow with young girls, beginning with this classic rag doll and progressing to interactive posable dolls.

This realistic doll is designed to challenge little ones by giving clues to her needs and not responding until they are met.

-- Recipient of Dr. Toy’s Smart Play/Smart Toys Children’s Products in 2004.
-- Won 2004 Industry Choice DOTY Award at the IDEX Show in Orlando and received the National Parenting’s “Seal of Approval.”
-- The doll is also available in ethnic versions to appeal to a wider audience.

This doll is expected to trend up as more award organizations and parent groups notice that its interactive features are cutting edge.

Erika is a must have for the child who loves Barbie’s “Princess and the Pauper” movie.

-- It’s #14 on Amazon.com and #3 on Amazon.com dolls top sellers.
-- “Princess and the Pauper” movie has already hit number one in video sales.
-- "As musicals continue to make their mainstream comeback, we felt it was a natural evolution for Barbie(tm) to reach for new, lyrical heights," said Russell Arons, vice president for Mattel.

As a companion piece to the “Princess and the Pauper” movie, Erika is destined to be as popular as Princess Annaliese.