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| Lottie dolls, L-R: Sammi, Branksea Festival Lottie, and Mia Lottie fashions: Raspberry Ripple and Flower Power |
Back in June, blog reader, Cynthia, informed me about the soon-to-be-released, deep complexioned Mia, friend of Lottie. I have always wanted a Lottie doll and had considered buying Branksea Festival Lottie. Last year I did purchase a Lottie fashion during the time I hosted my doll group's travel doll, Janet.
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| The Lottie Blue Velvet fashion was part of Travel Doll Janet's Texas loot. |
Janet went to her forever home with the Lottie fashion along with several other items. I appreciated the quality of that Lottie fashion and expected the same quality for the dolls, which are manufactured by Arklu (Ireland) Ltd., imported by Arklu of London.
After reading their online description when the fashion for Janet was purchased, I knew Lottie and/or a friend or two would eventually enter my collection.
· Nurturing individuality and creativity through play, Lottie's a wholesome, age appropriate, fashion doll, she's perfect because “she's just like me"
· A positive, healthy role model; she doesn't wear makeup, jewelry, heels or suggestive clothing, she's the girl next door; cute, fun and adventurous
· Lottie wears wonderful, age appropriate clothes with great attention to detail; her long flowing hair is silky smooth, comb-able and resists tangles
· At 7.5 inches tall, Lottie has moveable arms, bendable knees and can stand on her own two feet (a useful skills for all girls big and small)
· This Lottie doll comes with everything pictured; for ages 3+
Last week, a Facebook ad about Mia prompted me to visit the Lottie website where I also discovered Sammi. As a comparison shopper, I visited Amazon to see if the dolls were available for free Prime shipping. They were along with a special discount from Arklu (which has now expired): buy three and get 15% off the fourth item. That is why my three were purchased along with two extra fashions for the girls.
Because I have not removed the dolls from their beautiful, house-shaped packages, in addition to my photos, I have shared stock photos of each doll and the separately-sold fashions.
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| Mia is a photographer. The back of her box, illustrated below, reads: From birds and butterflies to all kinds of creepy-crawlies, I'm just mad about wild life Everywhere I go, I carry my camera with me. Because who knows when -- or where -- a brilliant photo opportunity will pop up? |
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| Mia's description continues: A beautiful photo can tell its own story. I hope that my pictures will inspire other children to love wildlife as much as I do and to take good care of this wonderful planet of ours! PS: Look out for winning entries from our Wildlife Photography Competition inside! |
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| Branksea Festival Lottie has a tan complexion. The back of her box is shown next. |
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| Text from Branksea Festival Lottie's box reads: Summer has arrived at last! The sun is shining and the sky is blue as Branksea prepares for its annual Festival. Lottie is excited and is looking forward to live music, face painting, storytelling, and arts and crafts. Will the good weather continue or will the celebrations be spoiled by rain? |
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| Sammi was a pleasant surprise. Until visiting the Lottie website looking for Mia, I had no idea he existed. |
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| Sammi is a writer! His back story from the back of the box reads: Branksea School's Sports Day is a Sports Day with a difference. We have athletics and gymnastics and team sports like football. But -- because we're so close to the beach -- we have lots of water-based activities, too. There are swimming and surfing and canoeing events. There's even a kite-flying event near the sea cliffs! I write about everything for the Branksea School News! PS: Look out for winning entries from my School News Competition inside. |
The front of each doll's box has a cardboard "Winner" medal attached with a ribbon. The front of Branksea Festival Lottie's medal reads: Positive Role Model Awards Winner. The back reads: What makes Lottie special? Lottie has a 'childlike' body developed by British academics; she doesn't wear makeup jewellry or high heels. Best of all, she can stand on her own two feet -- an invaluable life lesson for all girls, big and small.
These all-vinyl dolls have brown painted anime eyes and rooted hair. They are jointed only at the neck, upper arms, and upper legs. Their feet are flat, which allow them to balance and stand without the assistance of a doll stand. The quality appears as expected, exceptional, but I won't know for sure until I open their boxes.
Thanks again, Cynthia, for the heads up about Mia.
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