i'm making this because i love smaller dolls (between 4-7" tall) and i wish there were more options that aren't toddlers/children😔 if anyone knows of a doll line i've missed, please let me know!!
MGA Dream Ella Extra Iconic Mini doll
articulation including elbows and knees
more realistic adult proportions
brushable hair
6" tall
available on Amazon (but discontinued I think)
only 3 doll models were made
Barbie Extra Mini doll
articulation including elbows and knees
big, rounded head compared to body
brushable hair
5.5" tall
available at retailers
Magic Mixies Pixlings doll
articulation of arms and legs but only elbows, not knees
big, rounded head
molded-on clothing and supernatural features like wings, ears, horns, fins, etc.
6-6.5" tall
available at retailers
My Little Pony Equestria Girls Mini dolls
articulation including elbows and knees
Big head, but balanced out with big feet
Molded-on plastic hair, clothes, shoes, and horse ears
4.5-5" tall
discontinued, have to buy second-hand and can be expensive
Disney Store 5.5" Mini dolls
only basic articulation: head, legs, arms.
Proportions are realistic, close to a 12" doll like Barbie or MH
Brushable hair (although male dolls have molded hair)
5.5" tall
discontinued, obscure, and can be expensive second-hand
Winner's Stable playset dolls
articulation of knees but not elbows
budget dolls (not the best quality)
brushable hair
5" tall
discontinued but affordable second-hand
Breyer Freedom Series 1:12 scale dolls
I'm pretty sure they're articulated to the elbows and knees?
proportions similar to Barbie or MH
brushable hair
hands in reins-holding pose lol
6" tall
available but overpriced imo
Kuu Kuu Harajuku Mini doll
only basic articulation at arms and legs
oversized head and feet
molded-on hair
4-4.5" tall
discontinued but available second-hand, not too expensive
Capsule Chix
LOTS of articulation, including even hands and feet
All joints pop easily on and off
fairly realistic proportions
body has molded-on details to look like a robot
some have molded-on clothes, all have molded plastic hair
4.5-5" tall
available at retailers or second-hand, although a bit overpriced imo
Enchantimals 6" dolls
only basic arm and leg articulation
brushable hair
huge head with slim body
molded-on animal features like ears or horns
6" tall
pretty easy to find on Amazon or second-hand, affordable
Sonic Prime Action Figures
according to the box, 13 points of articulation
(obviously) molded to look like the Sonic the Hedgehog characters
lots of molded and painted details
5" tall
available at retailers, usually around $15 each
I'm including these even though they're action figures because if someone wanted to swap the heads, I think the bodies would be a fun and unique choice for a custom doll
there are actually lots of interesting articulated action figures that have customization potential!
