Thanks in a large part to Barbie: The Movie, the doll aisle is busier than ever! These classic toys promote social skills, inspire imaginations, and spark creativity.

Check out our picks for our favorite dolls — and fantastic doll abodes — below, and for more toys your kids’ll love, see our full Holiday Gift Guide!


BARBIE DREAMHOUSE PLAYSET

This deluxe doll house has a spiral slide and a spacious floor plan with three levels and 10 living areas. It includes more than 75 accessories and customizable spaces, plus pet-friendly touches including a puppy slide and pet pool.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $199.99
  • Age:
  • 3+

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CRY BABIES NEWBORN

This newborn doll cries real tears and will calm down when kids give it a pacifier. Available in two styles, each comes with a bracelet that kids can wear so that the doll will recognize and interact with them.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $34.99
  • Age:
  • 18 MOS+

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DISNEY ILY 4EVER FASHION DOLLS

Each of these fashion dolls comes with Disney character-inspired outfits, accessories, and shoes. Available characters include Ursula, Bambi, Stitch, and more!

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $29.99
  • Age:
  • 6+

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FIDGIE FRIENDS FAIRIE GARDEN

Kids can engage in sensory and fashion play with the Fairie Garden's outfit details that double as fidget features. Kids can also brush her hair and accessorize with her headband.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $19.97
  • Age:
  • 6+

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GLITTER GIRLS GIA & GYPSY

Gia and Gypsy are a 14-inch doll and horse duo that have matching, sparkly hair that kids can style. Gia comes dressed in a riding-themed outfit and can sit on Gypsy.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $39.99
  • Age:
  • 3+

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HUGS AND GIGGLES

This 13-inch, soft-bodied doll is available in three skin tones and comes dressed in a floral outfit, a headband, and a bib. Place the doll's pointer finger or thumb in its mouth and it will stay put.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $44.95
  • Age:
  • 1+

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LATINISTAS FASHION DOLLS

Meet aspiring author Dani, art student Julianna, talented singer Liv, and design student Lola. Designed as a celebration of Latina culture, the 11.5-inch fashion dolls feature varying skin tones and hair textures.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $12.99
  • Age:
  • 3+

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RAINBOW HIGH COLOR & CREATE

These Rainbow High fashion dolls are dressed entirely in white and feature white hair. Kids can customize each doll using the six included washable markers, re-creating a Rainbow High character or designing their own.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $29.99 EACH
  • Age:
  • 4+

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STYLE BAE

Each doll and fashion set comes with seven reusable cling sticker outfits for kids to mix and match to create more than 850 looks. The 10-inch dolls feature unique styles, including Y2K Gurl, K-Pop Princess, Pop Punk Star, and Streetwear Queen.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $19.99 EACH
  • Age:
  • 4+

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THE FRESH BEATS COLLECTION

Standing 10 inches tall, Fresh Beats dolls have custom-blended skin tones, rooted hair, and authentic hairstyles. The dolls have diverse personalities, stage-ready fashions, and unique styles.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $17.99
  • Age:
  • 4+

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For more top toy picks for kids of all ages, check out The Toy Insider’s annual Holiday Gift Guide, and find the perfect gift using our Perfect Present Wizard!

About the author

Maggie Dougherty

Maggie Dougherty

Maggie Dougherty is an editorial intern at Adventure Media & Events. She is a senior at Iona University in New Rochelle, New York, where she studies digital media and production. In her free time, Maggie can be found watching Conan O’Brien videos on YouTube, reading biographies of Lyndon B. Johnson, or listening to the Succession soundtrack.

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