What’s edgier than a doll that dares to scare? This
Halloween, get into the spooky spirit with Madame
Alexander dolls for girls who prefer ghosts and goblins to princesses and
ponies. —
Ideally for little “ghouls” ages 14 and up, these dolls are
part of a legendary
collection that began in 1923. Known for making beautifully handcrafted
pieces, the Alexander Doll Company continues to inspire so many decades later
with these Halloween-themed dolls.
Franken
Wendy ($84.95), a little lady with pale green skin and black stitch marks, looks
menacing as anything in a black frock, red socks and patent leather boots. A
battered black top hat completes the chilling effect, with style to boot.
Trick
or Treats ($99.95) is another Wendy doll with curly taffy tan pigtails, a polka
dot bow and freckles. She’s adorned with emerald green ribbon, pumpkin appliqués
and an orange tulle petticoat. Candy apples help accessorize her look.
On a personal note, I considered myself the luckiest lass to
have the Little Women collection of Madame Alexander dolls when I was growing
up. Had I known these daring dolls were part of the Alexander empire, my
holiday wish lists would have grown!
SPECIAL GIVEAWAY: Lucky for you, we are giving away one Franken Wendy doll to a New York Family reader! To enter, send us an email explaining why you’d like to win to familygiveaways@manhattanmedia.com and put “Madame Alexander” in the subject line. Then, post on our Facebook page telling us who in your family would love the doll most. Deadline to enter is Monday, October 31.
$84.95 and $99.95, madamealexander.com
