Random Research Girl

I just came back home after dropping Joshua at the school bus stop, when the doorbell rang. “What the…?!” I thought as I turned back toward the door. It was a mailman, obviously, carrying a big plain box. “Sign here, please!” I did signed, and he handed it to me. It wasn’t very heavy if at all. I wondered for a moment what could be inside. As I was walking into the kitchen I heard little footsteps upstairs. “Misha!” I called “Handy Manny is here!” There was a short quiet pause as the footsteps stopped, then a loud exciting shriek followed by the sound of fast running little feet. Misha’s face was a sign of utter joy and happiness. “I can’t believe it! Handy Manny!!” – more high pitch noises and dancing.  We’ve opened the box, and there he was! Handy Manny in his own plastic little person!

Historical box that Handy Manny came in...

I could just squeeze you and hug you!!

All parts on the floor...

Let's fix it..! Or "You break it, mommy fixes it" in my version hahaha But let us follow the instructions first...

Ready for his first stroll through the Kitchen City Hall...

Set of Handy Manny Stickers

That's just to show you the size of Handy Manny figure

After all, it was a great day for Misha. She played with her new friend the whole time. I think the reason behind why this toy conquered her heart is because she had to use included Philippe and Turner characters to actually build the bike – like in the movie.

It was a first ever giveaway contest that I’ve ever entered and I already won! If I just could have that luck all the time!

When I was reviewing Karito Kids doll Piper, that my daughter got for her birthday, the only thing missing was pics of Misha and her new friend. So, here they are.

I always thought about my daughter’s hair as being dark blond, but then she took Piper in her arms, and my first thought was: “Gosh! How dark Misha’s hair is!” Piper has stunning highlights. I wouldn’t mind to get them done for myself! I could imagine the surprised look at the hair salon: “Uhmmm…. Could you get me exactly the same hair color like this doll has?… ” “M’am it is a… doll!” “Well I know… but I love the color…!” I laughed about the idea, but it really came to my mind. Who knows, maybe one day I will sneak her out the house and get my hair done exactly the same…? If that happens, I am sure they will never ever forget the strange customer they had one day…!! Lol. For now, I hope you’ll enjoy the pics I took.

Party time…

And the guest of honor is…. of course, who else could it be?

Here’s the pic that many moms I am sure will appreciate. The famous cuddly body part of Karito Kids dolls.

I love the way fabric and plastic is connected. It’s very neat.

Piper’s body looks nice. I love that fabric goes just to half of the chest. This way all clothes look nice on her even those without sleeves and shoulders don’t look boxy.

I am sure your little princess will enjoy this doll. Mine does.

Every little girl is a princess… At least that’s true about my little munchkin. She’s 4, or rather she will be exactly 4 in a few days. So as a good mom I went for a quest to find her the best doll ever for her birthday. After doing lot of research over the internet and the shops, I happen to come upon the Karito Kids brand. What awesome dolls they make! Really, I’ve never tried the American Girl doll and I think it must be awesome too, but when I actually saw a Piper from Karito Kids, it was the love at the first sight!

She was hard to get though. I called all the retailers in my area and from all of them only one had one Piper-doll left. They kindly agreed to put her on hold for me till the weekend. I was very lucky – all other retailers told me they don’t expect to have it as this one is highly demanded from all of the line. So what’s so special? It’s hard to say in two words, but for those who really want to have a good insight I’ll try do my best. Let’s start from the head. The first thing that stops everyone ( and I say almost everyone) is the hair. People stare at Piper’s hair when my daughter carries her. They all ask: What is the doll you have? And of course the closer they get the more surprised they are. My little princess takes her new friend everywhere so I guess many people in the neigbourhood will get to know her doll. =) Hair is beautiful. I wouldn’t recommend a brushing though as it’s too harsh; finger-brushing can do all the work (maybe after washing using hairbrush is a must but I can’t say as we haven’t been there yet). Eyes are remarkable and very very pretty. They look like real when just a little light gets inside them. At first it bothered me as I thought a doll with sleepy eyes will be much better for playing, but you can get lost in those eyes… They are so beautiful you don’t want to see them closed. Face feautures resemble 11 year old girl. No make up. I love that. I got tired of those heavy painted Barbie dolls…. The body is made up of 2/3 of fabric and 1/3 a plastic plate, which is nice for sleeveless clothes, but still have that cuddle factor. I was actually surprised how cuddly this dolls felt! I honestly didn’t expect that. I like the fact that she isn’t very thin in her waist. She has a little bit of tummy and little bit of bottom =) like a normal girl of her age. Gosh, I am writing like she WAS real! But as a matter of fact she is like a little person. Her feautures are so sweet and girl like, my daughter treats her like her friend. First day, she would repeat constantly: Piper, you are so cute. Piper you are so beautiful. I love you Piper. It melted my heart away… Knees, elbows, nose, fingers, hands… everything is crafted carefully. It’s like anything you have ever seen in any other doll. Karito Kids made a really good job creating such a beautiful and very high quality doll. I give her A from all other dolls and highly recommend – you won’t be disappointed. My daughter loves to have Zoe for Christmas… as well as some new clothes… And we have to buy them from Karito Kids company as she is such a high quality doll that every clothes we dress her up with that are from other dolls, look like trash. I think I spoiled my daughter for good if it comes to dolls…

Above pictures – courtesy of Karito Kids.