Rag dolls have been in existence for many, a long time and in the beginning were named rag dolls because it is exactly what these were fashioned from. Mothers would sew them for his or her daughters from scraps of cloth, or “rags”. One of the most famous rag dolls of all time is Raggedy Ann, who was soon followed by her brother Raggedy Andy. Not only were both of these beloved dolls, but there is a tale in it as well. The tradition behind dolls similar to this is carried on to this day by a
, the Lalaloopsy dolls.

Lalaloopsy Dolls

Lalaloopsy dolls exploded on the market this year and have been going strong since. The story behind the Lalaloopsy line is this: “The Lalaloopsy were once rag dolls who magically came to life when their very last stitch was sewn.” Each doll has its own personality, which is based on which kind of fabric was used to sew it. The Lalaloopsy dolls reside in a “whimsical world, filled with silly surprises”, and just require a little bit of imagination to come to life.

Lalaloopsy Doll

There’s a wide range of Lalaloopsy dolls, each using their own story. A number of the dolls in the lineup are:
• Sunny Side Up who is made from a farmer’s shirt and overalls and loves to wake up early and care for animals.
• Bea Spells-A-Lot who is produced from a school girl’s uniform and it is smart, follows the guidelines and likes to talk.
• Dot Starlight who’s made from a real astronaut’s space suit and it is a dreamer, who has her head within the clouds.
• Spot Spatter Splash who is made from a painter’s overalls and it is creative, and loves big messes.
• Peanut Big Top who’s made from scraps of the clowns costume and is an exotic prankster who’s a bit clumsy.
• Pillow Featherbed who is produced from pieces of a babies blankie and she or he loves stories and long naps.

Lalaloopsy

There is also a mini Lalaloopsy line for each doll and a plethora of accessories, including pets, furniture, a backpack, a sleepover looking for Pillow Featherbed and a Tea Party set for Crumbs.
The Lalaloopsy line of dolls is a popular request among girls and it’s easy to see why. Having a wide range of dolls to choose from, each using their own interesting history, young girls are bound to locate one that they can relate to.