Amazing Allysen :

• Geared towards older girls, over 8; Allysen herself is 10.
• Allysen is interactive, with facial expressions and phrases. She 'remembers' information, and comes with a cell phone and accessories. 
• Additional accessories available with slumber party, cheerleading or dance packs. 
• Requires AA and AAA batteries.

 Amazing Amanda :

• Geared towards younger girls, but fun for older ones too. Amanda is a toddler.
• Can eat, sing, and answer riddles.
• Makes facial expressions.

The Amazing Dolls collection also includes Amazing Mckayla , a baby, and Amazing Lexie , a talking dog. 

• All of the Amazing dolls require loud and clear answers, and so are not recommended for children who are quiet or have speech impediments. 

American Girl 

• Meant for girls over 8.
• Comes with a book, a set of clothes, and an illustrated back story.
• Historically-based story deals with the time period, and book sets are available for each doll. 
• Accessories available include sets of clothes for different occasions, films, furniture, shoes, hairstyling kits, glasses, and clothes to match their owners'. 
• Historical and modern clothes available for real girls too!
• American Girl dolls now have friends from their time period available as well. 

Also available from American Girl:

• Just Like You : A customisable American Girl doll to match your appearance. 
• Girl of the Year : A modern American girl doll for the current year, complete with friends and modern back-story. 
• Bitty Baby : You choose the appearance of this baby doll; for ages three and up.
• Bitty Twins : Customisable twins with mix and match appearances and genders for your ideal pair. 

Barbie

• For ages 3 and up.
• Classic favourite since 1959. 
• Barbie has done well for herself: she now has multiple cars, stars in films, has a cruise ship, a castle, and a fashion runway. 
• The collector dolls can be vintage reproductions, have couture clothes, come with high end labels, and even come from classic movies. However, these versions are not recommended for children as prices can be high. 
• Girls can buy their own accessories to match Barbie's, from the Barbie bike  to the Barbie Backpack . 
• With so many specific Barbies to choose from, a little girl will surely find the right one for her.

Available from Barbie:

• Ken : Barbie's boyfriend.
• Skipper : Barbie's sister.
• Tommy and Kelly : Barbie's younger siblings.

Cabbage Patch Dolls 

• For kids aged 3 and older.
• Come in three sizes: the Cabbage Patch Kid  is 16" tall, the Cabbage Patch Baby  is 14", and the Cabbage Patch Newborn  is 11". 
• Hard heads and soft bodies, but each is unique and comes with a birth certificate and adoption papers. 
• Accessories and clothes available.

 Also available through Cabbage Patch Kids:

• Cabbage patch Lil' Sprouts : Miniature Cabbage Patch dolls with playsets and accessories.
• 25th Anniversary Cabbage Patch Kids Dolls : A reproduction of the original 1980s dolls.

Bratz 

• For kids 6 and up.
• A little on the edgy side, Bratz are geared toward the modern girl.
• Four main character dolls, Jade ,Sasha ,Cloe  and Yasmine , each with her own personality and interests.
• Available accessories include a jet , a mansion , a tour bus , and each doll can have her own bedroom set . 
• The Bratz even have a film, music videos, albums, interactive DVDs, and multiple websites for their fans.

Also available from Bratz:

• Bratz Familiez : Includes family members for each doll
• Bratz Kidz : Smaller dolls with snap-on clothes.
• Lil' Bratz : Miniature Bratz dolls with clothes, accessories, vehicles, and boyz.
• Lil' Angelz : Small plastic baby versions of the Bratz with extra friends and petz.
• Bratz Boyz : Male Bratz who play sportz and wear funky clothes.
• Bratz Video game 

Disney Princess Dolls 

• Ages 3 and up.
• Dolls and accessories corresponding to the Princesses  from Disney's films. Who is your favourite?
• Choose from Belle ,Ariel ,Jasmine ,Aurora ,Cinderella , or Snow White .
• Come in different sizes, materials and sets, from plush 15" tall princesses  to Sparkle  Barbie-type dolls, to tiny Favourite Moments  plastic dolls.
• Each princess is represented in every set.
• Accessories available for both the dolls and the girls who own them.

Dora the Explorer 

• Ages 3 to 7.
• Based on the popular TV show Dora the Explorer , this adventurous character comes in different forms, from plush  to plastic. Specific adventures are represented, like Dora's Pony set  or Dora as a princess ,saving mermaids  or even attending school .
• Geared towards younger children.

Also available:

• Boots : Dora's monkey friend.
• Diego : Dora's cousin.

Groovy Girls 

•  Kids 3 to 9.
• 13" tall, these soft dolls are made to be unique, and embrace diversity and individuality.
• The manufacturers teamed up with Girl Scouts for a Girl Scout troop  line of groovy girls, all of which have positive attributes attached to the names of the Groovy Girls. 
• Fun packs include Becca Basketball ,Brida Ballet , and Sarina Soccer .

Also available to go along with Groovy Girls:

• There are even Groovy Guys , the male counterparts for the Girls. 
• Groovy Girl Minis : The tiny plastic versions of the Groovy Girls. 
• Petrageous : Stuffed animal friends. 

Holly Hobbie 

•  Available in the original Holly Hobbie rag doll  or the New Holly Hobbie and friends . 
• The new dolls are about 10" tall, plastic, and have their own film, Hollie Hobbie and Friends Surprise Party .
• The original dolls are still around, but are not as widely accessible as the redesigned versions.
• All versions of Holly Hobbie have accompanying books. 

Only Hearts Club 

• 9" tall, and fully poseable.
• Geared toward pre-teen girls.
• Positive message dolls aimed at providing a realistic image for pre-teen girls.
• Award winning dolls.
• Accompanying books are also available. 

Only Hearts Club Dolls also offer:

• So small pets : 2" tall critters.
• Only Hearts Club Li'l kids : 4" tall poseable dolls
• Horse and pony club : Horses, ponies and riding accessories. 

Polly Pocket 

• Not for children under 3 years of age.
• About 3.75" tall. 
• Rubber fashion pieces.
• Polly has grown since the original less than an inch version, and now sports brushable hair and swappable outfits.
• Tons of accessories and playsets . 

Strawberry Shortcake 

• For children 3 years and up.
• 6.5 " tall.
• Scented.
• Brushable hair.
• Strawberry Shortcake has gone through some transformations since the 1980s, and now is aimed to appeal to modern girls.
• DVDs and books depict the adventures of Strawberry Shortcake and her friends. 
• Lots of friends for purchase as well, all with their own names, scents and outfits. 

Teen Trends Doll 

•  17" tall
• Four different dolls with personalities and accessories: Gabby ,Courtney ,Deondra , and Kianna . 
• Geared toward the tween crowd.
• Comes with carrying case which doubles as a closet.
• Each doll comes with her own hair styling tool. 

Also available for Teen Trend dolls:

• PJ Party Pack : A set of clothes and accessories for a pyjama party. 
• Goin' Glam pack : Clothes and accessories for a more formal look.
• Closet additions for each doll's specific case. 
• Each doll has a dog that can be bought separately.