Dolls Reviews

I bought this case and several other Calico toys for my daughter's 6th birthday. The dolls and furniture are really good quality. This case however, despite being in the manufacturer's shrink-wrapping, did not have either the drawers or a latch that worked for more than 20 minutes after opening the package. As another reviewer said, the screws fell out within minutes of use. Right now I'm debating whether to return it for another one or buy something else.

Update: re-ordered and new case came WITH the drawers and had a sturdier latch. Guess it's just luck of the draw. Be prepared to return and exchange if you get one of the broken ones.

My daughter just turned 3 and she loves the Calico Critters! I received this case in the mail the day before her birthday and I removed the plastic to check it out before I wrapped it. I tried to open the latch the very first time and the latch came off in my hands! It is only attached to the cardboard frame by what look like 4 small eyeglass screws. I tried to put them back in (after searching the floor for the tiny screws!) but the holes were stripped and it was impossible to put them back in. My daughter loves the case and plays with her critters in there all the time, but they should be able to find a better way to attach the latch!

There is a lovely little toy store near me that has a great selection of calico critters. Whenever I went in with my oldest, she would only ever play with the calico critters house and figures that were set out for display. She loved them so much I decided to purchase the carrying case, rabbit family and 3 sets of furniture. I bought this for my daughter a few years ago before our regular trips to see the grandparents in NYC. It really is great for traveling. She is 5 and 1/2 and she still loves to play with this set. The carrying case is very well made and lovely with great storage capacity in 3 sturdy drawers. When opened up, it really is like a little dollhouse. My one quibble would be that the latching system is not adequate. But other then that, a great investment for my daughter.

If you're only looking for a doll for display purposes, I suppose this isn't a bad doll. I mean, it's put together well enough, and looks nice. But as a ventriloquist doll, it leaves a bit to be desired.

For starters, you basically have to grab the doll around the neck and pull the string with a great deal of force to get the mouth to open. Then, you have to close the mouth manually, or it just hangs open (and it's not just this particular doll, I've seen several on ebay with the same problem).I've also owned these types of dolls in the past, and they were just all around better made (clothes, materials, etc). Not that this one is made poorly overall, but in comparison to some older models of this nature, it's not up to par.

In closing, I've decided to keep my Groucho for display purposes (I hadn't really planned to start a ventriliquist act anyway), a purpose I'm sure he'll serve quite well.

Ok, this is for the other reviewers........ RuPaul is NOT a TRANSVESTITE!!! RuPaul is considered a "Performing Drag-Queen".

There is a BIG difference between transvestite and drag queen.........If your going to write a review --- GET THE FACTOIDS STR8!!!!!

The doll is great!!!

Barbie's days are numbered...the supermodel of the world has arrived! Standing a mighty 13", the RuPaul doll is the most sassy, sexy fashion doll around. The "Glamazon" style was the last of the original set or dolls, made to honor RuPaul's latest transformation. The attention to detail is amazing...this doll looks just like her namesake. The rooted hair is high quality and the clothing fits well and won't fall apart.

Integrity Toys really did a wonderful job with the packaging of these dolls and most collectors can keep the doll "mint in package" without compromising the beauty of the doll. Of the first set of three dolls, this "Glamazon" is a must have. Also check out the limited edition "Foxy Lady" from the second series of dolls.

Release the inner queen inside and buy this now! And while you're at it pick up a copy of Ru's sizzling "Reworked" remixed album!

THIS IS THE TOY COMANY TO BUY FASHION DOLLS FROM.I HAVE ALL OF JASON WU DOLLS. THEY PUT MATTEL BARBIE TO SHAME. PLUS THEY TAKE CHANCES . THE WORLD IS NOT WHAT IT USE TO BE.AND MY HATS OFF TO INTEGRITY TOYS FOR GETTING A GREAT ARTIST TO BRING THE FASHION DOLL TO THE 21TH CENTREY. THIS IS THE FRIST BLACK DOLL THAT YOU WONT SEE LABLE BARBIE.WOW!!! AND THE MESAGE IS GREAT ON THE BOX. RUPAUL IS ALWAYS BREAKING GROUNDS.HE NEVER PLAYS HOOKERS.THIS DOLL IS THE FRIST TANNY DOLL THATS LOOKS LIKE A LOVELY WOMEN,NOT A MAN IN DRAG!PACKAGEING IS GREAT TOO.RUPAUL IS GREAT TO LET INTEGRITY TOYS MAKE HIS DOLL.MATTEL TO PURE TO MAKE A GREAT DOLL LIKE THIS.NOW I'M TEACHING MY KIDS THAT ALL PEOPLE ARE LOVELY.AND LADYS LETS KEEP IT REAL ,NOBODY LOOKS THIS GOOD BUT A TRANS GENDER!!!!THIS WAS THE RAVE A TOY FAIR AND AT ALL THE DOLL SHOWS I WAS AT. AND JASON WU IS A GREAT ARTIST. BUY THIS DOLL PEOPLE!THERES TO MUCH HATEING IN THE WORLD!BRAVO! TOYRUS