How to Buy a Madeline Doll

Madeline endures as one of the most lovable children's fictional characters of all time. Before the early 1990s, she and her Parisian boarding house companions were only accessible through books and film. Now, Madeline dolls are available in a wide variety of sizes, shapes and styles.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Madeline By Ludwig Bemelmans
• 60th Anniversary Madeline By Eden
• Bathrobe Ensemble For 15-inch Madeline By Eden
• Dressable Madeline Doll - 15-inch-tall By Eden
• Madeline 36-inch-tall By Eden
• Madeline Bare Essentials Set By Eden
• Madeline Beach Accessory Set By Eden
• Madeline Everyday Outfit For 15-inch Doll By Eden
• Madeline Exercise Accessory Set By Eden
• Madeline Exercise Outfit By Eden
• Madeline Hand Puppet By Eden
• Madeline Holiday Gift Set For 8-inch Doll By Eden
• Madeline Holiday Velvet Dress By Eden
• Madeline Miniature By Eden
• Madeline Paper Dolls
• Madeline Playtime Outfit For 8-inch Doll By Eden
• Madeline Princess Outfit For 15-inch Doll By Eden
• Madeline Skater Outfit For 15-inch Doll By Eden
• Madeline Soccer Outfit For 8-inch Doll By Eden
• Madeline's Genevieve By Eden
• Madeline: Tiger Costume By Eden
• Magnetic Madeline Doll Set
• Pajama Madeline 15-inch-tall By Eden
• Poseable Chloe By Eden
• Poseable Danielle By Eden
• Poseable Dollcase By Eden
• Poseable Madeline By Eden
• Poseable Nicole By Eden
• Poseable Pepito By Eden
• Doll Carrying Cases

1. Find out which Madeline characters are your child's favorites. Is he or she a fan of both Madeline and her faithful canine companion, Genevieve? Is your child especially enthusiastic about one or more of Madeline's friends? Pepito? Danielle? Nicole? Chloe?
2. Visit both local and online toy stores to determine the range and availability of Madeline dolls and accessories. Each will carry a different array of merchandise.
3. Think about which Madeline dolls your child already has and try to find something a little different. If your child already has a collection of cloth Madeline dolls, try to locate the 8-inch poseable Madeline characters. These dolls are made of vinyl and come with a variety of clothes sets and accessories.
4. Consider the type of Madeline doll that would most interest your child. Is your little one a paper-doll enthusiast? A Madeline paper or magnetic doll set could be the answer! Does your child adore puppets? Consider a Madeline handpuppet as an option.
5. Choose a huggable, cloth doll for the youngest Madeline fan on your gift list. Dolls like the Dressable and Pajama Madelines are 15 inches tall and come fully dressed. Include a change of clothes with your cloth doll, as well. There are plenty of outfits and costumes from which to choose!
6. Expand your child's Madeline collection to include dolls that depict Madeline's friends and cohorts. Look for a plush Madeline's Genevieve and the 8-inch poseable dolls like Pepito and Danielle. Madeline is never without her companions for very long!
7. Expect to pay $10-$15 for the 8-inch Madeline dolls and clothes sets and $15-$30 for the 15-inch cloth dolls. Special items like the 60th Anniversary Madeline and the 36-inch cloth Madeline start at $50 and $100, respectively.
8. Order your Madeline merchandise through the shopping list below, an online toy retailer or your local shop. Your choices may be greater if you shop online; check on estimated delivery date and factor in shipping costs.

Tips & Warnings

• Check the age guides listed on all Madeline products to determine the appropriate age level for the doll, toy or game of your choice.
• Include a carrying case for the Madeline dolls and clothes that you purchase. This will help your child keep all those Madeline accessories in one place.