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(http://Giveaway: Australian Girl DollDecember 8, 2011I’m feeling a little like a girl again after spending hours adoring the Australian Girl® Dolls. There is something especially gorgeous about these dolls. They capture you with their sweet faces, glorious hair and spunky personalities. It’s the kind of doll I want to buy my daughters so I can play with look at them myself!image from hereimage from hereimage from hereWhat I love about the Australian Girl® DollFully Australian ownedAustralian Girl® Doll endorses the work of Kids Free 2B Kids and Women’s Forum Australia.Beautifully made in one of the the best doll factories in the world.The dolls don’t look like mini adults; they look like beautiful dolls.Firm head and soft body.The dolls are poseable.Wonderful for cuddles, play and display.Easy to accessorise.The dolls appeal to a wide age range, from young children to older children (and even adults!)The hair is stunning (made from high quality kanekalon hair; the hair used for human wigs) and is perfect for  accessorising and practicing different hairstyles (fun for older girls)The dolls showcase and encourage our unique Australian culture.The Rainbow Necklace book is also available so children can read a story about the dolls.)
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A Bit About Helen (the creator)

The idea of a uniquely Australian play doll was sparked when Helen Schofield couldn’t find quality dolls for her own granddaughters, that weren’t either babies or teenagers.  Helen designs most of the clothes for the dolls herself, with help from a focus group, while also encouraging input from a Textile Fashion Design student from the local university.  Helen is keen to showcase Australian talent at every opportunity. Read about how the dolls were made here: The Making of Australian Girl.

The Illustrations

Jason Chatfield, renowned Australian cartoonist, comedian and creator of Ginger Meggs, does the illustrations for Australian Girl®.  Below are a few examples:




I’m a very proud Australian and so I’m excited about these dolls. Not only are they beautiful yet practical, they also represent our Aussie culture. Many of the toys available to our children have a strong American influence, so to have a unique toy, designed by an Australian, for Australian children, is all kinds of awesome to me.

Giveaway

I’m thrilled to be able to giveaway one of these gorgeous dolls. To enter, just click over here to the Australian Girl® website, and then come back to the blog and leave a comment below about which of the 5 dolls you like best and why.

Terms

1. Winner will be chosen randomly  2. Open to Australian residents only  3. Giveaway open 9 December until 13 December 2011.  4. The winner will be notified by email  5. If the winner does not reply to the email within 72 hours, the giveaway will be redrawn.