How to Select Amazing Amanda Dolls

The Amazing Amanda doll is a baby doll that is programmable to recognize and respond to vocal commands. Amazing Amanda is an interactive computerized doll that does tricks, recognizes objects, has two-way conversations with her "Mommy," laughs and produces facial expressions. Made by Playmates Toys, she is appropriate for children over the age of five.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Six AA batteries

Select Amazing Amanda Dolls

1. Research Amazing Amanda by reading toy reviews at Engadget.com to learn more about this electronic toy. Independent reviewers can provide very informative and beneficial information pertaining to the safety, educational value and quality of the toy.

2. Look at the Caucasian version of Amazing Amanda. She comes dressed in a pink floral outfit and arrives with a variety of accessories including a play potty for potty training: a personal toothbrush to keep her teeth bright, a hair brush to help keep her styled, as well as a "toddler" food dish with three spoons and six servings of play food for breakfast, lunch or dinner.

3. Opt to select the African-American version of Amazing Amanda. She has identical construction, style, programming, outfit and included accessories as the Caucasian version. Each style of doll is available at all locations for purchase.

4. Select the "It's Tea Time Party Pack" as an accessory to Amanda. It comes with a pink and green party dress, flowery teapot, teacups and saucers, spoons and play brownies. Some shopping venues only carry this item online and not in their stores.

5. Select the "Happy Birthday Party Pack" in addition to the dolls. The pack includes a purple dress, play birthday cake with a single removable slice, purple plates and spoons, matching party hats and noise makers and a wrapped play birthday present to complete the party.

Amazing Allysen Dolls

6. Select the Amazing Allysen doll. She is the "older sister" to Amanda and has similar programing, facial expressions and reactions. She comes with a play smoothie drink, mobile phone, magazine, hair brush and more.

7. Choose between the African-American and Caucasian versions of these dolls.

Tips & Warnings

• The Playmates Toys Web site includes tips on how to use and program Amanda, as well as a list of stores where she can be can purchased.
• Exercise caution when selecting this doll, as Amazing Amanda has been reported to "startle" younger children with her life like responses to the recognized voice.