Barbie, Mattel

Comments from other Mumsnetters: "Although I'm forever baffled as to how any one 'person' can need so much stuff, Barbie's great for creative play - and my lot are (almost) as happy creating their own barbie dens/ outfits as having new ones bought." "The availability of separate outfits/ accessories to buy, means you don't have to splash out too much money to make a Barbie fan happy - and you're never short of inspiration for presents." "You can't fight it - most little girls (and a few boys) just love Barbie."

barbie, what can i say- i loved them when i was a girl, now both my daughters love them. a true classic toy.

brilliant for hours of imaginative play

Ella has had barbie's since she was about two and still loves them. She loves the princess aspect of them. However as she is only four I can still get away with buying the cheaper/ own brand dolls that look like barbie! She really loves the fairytopia stuff atm.

I loved Barbie as a child and my dd's have a few Barbie dolls, I do think it's quite expensive and all the smaill bits seem to get lost easily.

Barbie goes everywhere now - shopping, in the bath & to bed. She has become a best friend!