Mini Isabelle

[fionabrigade]

"I'm superior to the 18" Izzy!" The meet outfit is a spot-on recreation. The light green eyes are more representative of Caroline's IMHO.

No ombre tips here: There is a layer of pink hair in the back of the head.

Same Classic face, 2 distinct looks: Izzy has more lashes and eyeshadow (difficult to make out in photo). All of the Isabelle minis I went through had upward glancing eyes. Mine has a wonky pupil paint job but I find her expression amusing and she reminds me of Clara from "The Light in the Piazza" (or maybe Daffy the Mogwai from Gremlins 2?).

This happened shortly afterwards. GOTY Smackdown!

Hanging out with Ivy and her alpaca. "Time for mate de coca!" *giggles*

Picked this up at Target for $23.99 in the kids' books section. Also found at B&N. Currently unavailable direct from AG as of 1/2/14.

I had a grand time posing and photographing this mini doll. Unlike the Saige mini, I wasn't apprehensive of messing up the hairstyle. I like that AG is experimenting with different paint applications on the face and I find her look much more appealing than past Classic face mold minis.

Some minor quibbles: The pants impede the pose-ability of the legs. I had a hard time getting the doll to sit. The hair should have had the full ombre effect as seen in the illustrations. Alas, like the 18 inch counterpart, AG chickened out here as well.

Grade: A-

Summary: Ranks high for play-ability and to borrow from LEGO terminology, she is very swooshable. Minus points for lack of ombre hair.

[Jamirae]

I adore her. She is very pretty. I think the minis were getting a little too bland without enough detail in the eyes for a while and with the GOTY minis, this appears to be addressed. I got several of them, and some of them have mismatches on how the eyes are painted, but she's still cute. I really like her hair. Th outfit is spot on. I give her an "A".

[lindsayr]

I love the mini dolls, and Isabelle is no exception. Her hair is a nice soft medium blond. My Isabelle has upward looking eyes like all the pictures I've seen; they are a nice green grey. Her meet outfit is just as cute as the 18" version. The crazy long tags on the doll and outfit combined with her underwear do make her look a little thick in the waist/hip area. I love the little gold shoes, I my need to buy another doll to multiple pair (rofl)

Close up of the shoes, aren't they cute!

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[vamp19762000]

I love our mini Isabelle! I like that her pink hair is attached to her. I prefer that over the 18" versions' extensions. My only issue was that our dog got a hold of one of her shoes and I can't find a replacement without buying another doll. I also love how silky her hair is. She is so far my favorite mini that we have.

[LiveLaughDolls]

Mini Isabelle is my first mini and I am so impressed with the quality and adorableness of this doll. Her arms and head move fine, but I cannot for the life of me get her legs to move! Aside from that she is perfect and a great first mini.
I give her an A

[Megan]

I love my mini Isabelle. I'm really glad I was able to get her after missing out on mini Saige. Her hair is so soft and the pink was a great addition. I can't get over how cute her shoes are. They are just like the regular 18" version's. She's my favorite mini I own! She's Grade A for me.