Best dolls & action figures for kids

A good doll or figure isn't a display piece — it's a cast member in a saga you'll only ever hear fragments of. These picks are the ones kids actually play with, chosen from thousands of reviews by people who watched it happen.

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1. Skipper Babysitters Inc. Bedtime Playset with Babysitting Skipper Doll

Skipper Babysitters Inc. Bedtime Playset with Babysitting Skipper Doll, Toddler Doll with Glow-in-the-Dark Pajamas, Bed, Sleeping Kitty, Teddy Bear, Blanket and Storybook for Kids 3-7 Years Old$32.04★ 4.8Ages 3–7View on Amazon →

2. Fantasy Hair Doll

Fantasy Hair Doll, Blonde, with 2 Decorated Crowns, 2 Tops & Accessories for Mermaid and Unicorn Looks, Plus Hairstyling Pieces, for Kids 3 to 7 Years Old (Amazon Exclusive)$37.90★ 4.8Ages 3–7View on Amazon →

3. Careers Playset

Careers Playset, Baby Doctor Set with Brunette Fashion Doll, 2 Baby Dolls, Furniture & Accessories$37.95★ 4.8Ages 3–12View on Amazon →

4. Chelsea Doll

Chelsea Doll, Small Doll with Blonde Pigtails & Blue Eyes in Removable Striped Dress & Pink Boots