tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646962372158228871.post8923874369321260898..comments2024-03-14T09:30:43.895-07:00Comments on Never Grow Up: A Mom's Guide to Dolls and More: Maru and Friends Maru Doll ReviewHannah Prewett (beastsbelle)http://www.blogger.com/profile/15635091328769986946noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646962372158228871.post-72577757316033382182015-04-15T19:38:14.298-07:002015-04-15T19:38:14.298-07:00Yikes! Somehow I missed responding to several comm...Yikes! Somehow I missed responding to several comments on this post! Sorry, everyone. :{<br /><br />Hi Emmy! Your classmate's little sister must be adorable. ;)<br /><br />I think so too, Meritre. :) She's so photogenic...I had such a fun time with her photoshoot (which you could probably tell from the post). ;)<br /><br />Hi Farrah Lily! :) Like you, I was surprised at how tall Maru was when I realized her actual height. I wonder if she seems smaller than she is because of her young, childlike face?<br /><br />I had such a wonderful time doing this review. I'm glad you enjoyed it. :) I'm so honored that I was asked to review Maru. I've loved her for a long time, but I couldn't justify spending the money on her with our current budget. I'm so thankful to Maru and Friends for giving me this fantastic opportunity. :)<br /><br />Tanya is lovely, too. I also really like Jamie. :) They're all beautiful dolls. :D<br /><br />Hi Mark! :) I agree completely. The Maru and Friends dolls are gorgeous. I also think it would be nice to see them experiment with more points of articulation in the future. At the same time, she has so many positives, I'm thrilled to have her just as she is. ;)<br /><br />I love my American Girl dolls too, but Maru is definitely one of my favorite larger play line dolls, and I think her quality is stellar.<br /><br />Hannah Prewett (beastsbelle)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15635091328769986946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646962372158228871.post-25709659616042434802015-04-09T08:20:17.965-07:002015-04-09T08:20:17.965-07:00Maru is an all-around gorgeous and well-proportion...Maru is an all-around gorgeous and well-proportioned figure and I think her outfit is wonderful as well (the Savannah that Emily reviewed awhile back was adorable too). I'm not sure why doll manufacturers seem so reluctant to make larger ones like this with more articulation though, as, other than MGA's BFC Ink second-generation body, five or six points seems to almost always be the norm, and that's mighty limiting for both play and display. <br /><br />I also don't have the funds to spend that much on a doll, but, for the price, I'd definitely pick a Maru & Friends doll over American Girl any day, as Maru and company are much more realistic/pleasing in appearance to my eyes.Mark Patrawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07543430490598733014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646962372158228871.post-62362480084485552642015-03-23T17:59:17.516-07:002015-03-23T17:59:17.516-07:00She looks really cute next to Mosi! I had no idea...She looks really cute next to Mosi! I had no idea these dolls were as big as the Karito Kids (don't you just love Pita? I have her as well.) :) I think you did a wonderful job with this review and I am so happy for you that the company sent you this doll! She is beautiful and I can definitely see why you are smitten with her, but I bed she's even better in person. When I first visited their website, I was stunned by Tanya..I think she's my favorite! Those sherry colored eyes although Maru is just so cute. I have had my eyes on this doll line for a while and once I get caught up on my AGs (I finally got one!) I do hope to add one to my collection as well. Loved the review! Farrah Lilyhttp://www.cozycomfortsanddolls.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646962372158228871.post-90960222294946902602015-03-23T03:52:27.884-07:002015-03-23T03:52:27.884-07:00She has such a pretty face!She has such a pretty face!Meritrenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646962372158228871.post-4418487118663415612015-03-20T21:21:45.216-07:002015-03-20T21:21:45.216-07:00Wow, she looks like my classmate's little sist...Wow, she looks like my classmate's little sister! Both girls are real cuties!<br />Emmynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646962372158228871.post-63631272696507644952015-03-20T13:47:37.712-07:002015-03-20T13:47:37.712-07:00Hi MyLittleMegara! Yes, she does have a sweet expr...Hi MyLittleMegara! Yes, she does have a sweet expression. <br /><br />I love AG as well, but I also find it fun to enjoy other doll lines. It's great having so many unique dolls to enjoy in my collection. :)<br /><br />Thanks, clarascraftcorner! :)<br /><br />You're welcome, Lydia Therese. I really enjoyed these photo shoots. ;)<br /><br />Thank you, Maureen Magee-Uhlik! I feel like even if nothing else exciting happens to me through Never Grow Up, I can die happy. Having a high-end doll company ask me to review one of their dolls has been a dream of mine ever since I began blogging. :)<br /><br />Lol, Tess will always be one of my favorites, too. She's got a sweet, pensive expression that makes me melt every time. ;)<br /><br />Hi Aileen! Maru's arms could be a little tricky in some of the photos. Perhaps it is the angle. I thought they looked nice tucked behind her back, though, the way I posed her in the picture in front of the ivy.<br /><br />Thank you, Mel! Yes, Dianna's dolls are lovely but quite pricey! I'm very thankful to have one of her play dolls. :)Hannah Prewett (beastsbelle)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15635091328769986946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646962372158228871.post-77748692147070626492015-03-20T01:34:37.242-07:002015-03-20T01:34:37.242-07:00Maru is so beautiful! And I just love her hair. I ...Maru is so beautiful! And I just love her hair. I first saw Dianna's dolls on pinterest and they really are gorgeous. Sadly, way out of my price range :( <br />I hope you enjoy her immensely. with Melhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10637087182024366838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646962372158228871.post-21639755875364998712015-03-19T21:50:48.656-07:002015-03-19T21:50:48.656-07:00I don't like her arms. I feel like they are to...I don't like her arms. I feel like they are too long or in a weird position or something.Aileenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17118807604282642787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646962372158228871.post-27798795779952823512015-03-19T10:17:10.907-07:002015-03-19T10:17:10.907-07:00first off, i MUST congratulate you on reaching you...first off, i MUST congratulate you on reaching your goal! you are a kind,and beautiful person. love your blog. and now, i must say, although maru is a cutie, i still prefer tess. Mora Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14806439594154334067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646962372158228871.post-41070018558340524592015-03-19T07:13:11.169-07:002015-03-19T07:13:11.169-07:00As I said before, I've been looking at the lin...As I said before, I've been looking at the line for awhile. Now I really want one of these dolls. They are adorable!! :) Thanks for the review, oh and amazing pictures! <br /><br />~Lydia~ <3Lydia Theresehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11286693439085669477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646962372158228871.post-31161410048547589252015-03-19T07:04:47.588-07:002015-03-19T07:04:47.588-07:00Wow! What a beautiful doll! Great job reviewing he...Wow! What a beautiful doll! Great job reviewing her!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646962372158228871.post-91288912893946508672015-03-19T06:40:02.904-07:002015-03-19T06:40:02.904-07:00I like Maru's delicate features and sweet expr...I like Maru's delicate features and sweet expression, though I think her clothing is a little silly (or the vest and scarf are, anyway.) She's very sweet, though I think AG still wins for me! :}MyLittleMegarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01165603802736346449noreply@blogger.com