Dolls, Toy Figurines, and Puppets

a toy for children that usually looks like a small baby

My baby hugged his soft, plush doll tightly while sleeping.

a doll with a hollow head and a cloth body, designed to be worn over the hand and controlled with fingers

The child played with a colorful puppet during storytime.

a small three-dimensional representation of a character, animal, or object, often made of plastic, metal, or other materials, used for play or display as part of a collection or toy set

She proudly displayed her collection of toy figurines on the shelf.

a toy that usually looks like an animal and is covered and filled with soft materials

She carries her favorite stuffed toy everywhere she goes.

a set of wooden dolls of decreasing sizes placed one inside the other, with the smallest doll containing all the others, representing a traditional and iconic Russian toy

She carefully stacked the matryoshka dolls, one inside the other.

a small toy house often containing tiny furniture and small dolls as well

a fashion doll characterized by her oversized head, large eyes that change colors with a pull-string mechanism, and her ability to change facial expressions, making her a unique and collectible doll

She spent hours customizing her Blythe doll, changing its clothes and styling its hair.

a type of doll, often made of plastic, with an emphasis on style and clothing, designed for imaginative play and typically representing teenage or adult female characters

She spent the afternoon dressing her fashion dolls in different outfits.

a short, loose-fitting dress or nightgown, often with a ruffled or lacy hemline, typically worn as sleepwear or as a cute and playful style of dress

a type of doll that, based on popular belief, represents an attractive young woman

She dressed her Barbie doll in a sparkly evening gown for the party.

a fashion doll character manufactured by Mattel and designed to be the male counterpart to Barbie, featuring a diverse range of professions and styles

My little sister has a collection of Barbie dolls, and she just added a Ken doll to her set.

a posable toy figurine, often made of plastic, representing characters from movies, TV shows, comics, or other media, designed for imaginative play and collectability

The new action figure set comes with a variety of weapons and gear.

a human-like soft doll made from cloth pieces

The little girl hugged her favorite rag doll tightly at bedtime.

a small three-dimensional representation of an animal, often made of plastic, ceramic, or other materials, used for decorative display, collecting, or imaginative play

The child carefully arranged the animal figurines on the shelf to create a pretend zoo.

a small figurine or miniature replica of a military soldier, typically made of plastic, metal, or other materials, used for playing war games, collecting, or as decorative items

The child carefully lined up his toy soldiers on the table to prepare for an imaginary battle.

a Muslim fashion doll created as an alternative to Barbie, designed with Islamic values and modesty in mind

My younger sister loves playing with her Fulla doll, especially when she dresses her up in different outfits.

a type of doll that represents characters, people, or cultural elements from various African regions or communities, reflecting the diversity and rich cultural heritage of the African continent

She has an African doll with beautiful traditional clothing.

a type of doll with a flat, paddle-like body and a simple design, often made of wood or other materials, used in various cultures for ceremonial, spiritual, or play purposes

The children played with their paddle dolls, creating stories about their little wooden characters.

a character or doll that originated in the late 19th century, featuring a black-skinned figure with exaggerated features and clothing, but it has been considered controversial and offensive due to its racially insensitive portrayal of black individuals

Many collectors seek antique golliwog dolls, unaware of the offensive implications they carry in modern times.

a handmade toy typically crafted by the Amish community, representing a simple, traditional style, and often reflecting the cultural values and heritage of the Amish people

She carefully placed the Amish doll on the shelf next to her other collectibles.

a type of folk art doll made from dried apples that have been carved and shaped into a doll-like form, often dressed with fabric and accessories, and used as a decorative item or a craft project

She made a charming apple doll by drying an apple and dressing it in fabric clothes.

a mushroom-shaped valve that rises perpendicularly from its seat; commonly used in internal-combustion engines

a traditional handcrafted doll made by the Inuit people of the Arctic region, representing cultural and spiritual significance, and often reflecting the clothing, lifestyle, and customs of the Inuit community

The Inuit doll was beautifully crafted, with its fur-lined parka and tiny boots.

a traditional hand-carved and painted doll made by the Hopi and other Pueblo Native American tribes, representing various spiritual and cultural figures, and used in religious ceremonies and as art objects

I learned that kachina dolls are not just decorative, but have deep cultural meaning.

a traditional handmade doll created by Native American and other indigenous cultures, made from dried corn husks or corn leaves and crafted into doll-like shapes

My grandmother made a corn husk doll for me when I was a child.

a simple and often homemade doll made from a wooden clothespin or peg, typically decorated with fabric, paint, and other materials, and used for play or as a craft project

She played with her peg doll, imagining it as a character in a grand adventure.

a traditional Japanese wooden doll with a cylindrical body and a simple hand-painted design, originating from specific regions in Japan and valued as both folk art and collectible items

She collected kokeshi dolls from every region of Japan during her travels.

a traditional wooden doll from the southern region of India, typically made from teakwood and adorned with vibrant clothing, representing a significant cultural symbol and often given as a gift during weddings and festivals

My grandmother has a collection of Marapachi dolls that she inherited from her mother.

a type of porcelain doll made with unglazed white bisque or parian ware, known for its smooth and marble-like appearance, and it was popular during the Victorian era for its elegant and realistic features

The parian doll on display in the museum had exquisite details on its face and dress.

a type of doll made from unglazed, fine-quality porcelain or bisque ceramic, known for its delicate and lifelike appearance, often used as collectibles or playthings during the late 19th and early 20th centuries

She has a collection of antique bisque dolls from the 1900s.

a type of small, unglazed porcelain doll dating back to the mid-19th century, representing a young girl in a standing position, often used as party favors or toys in Victorian times and valued as collectible items today

I found a Frozen Charlotte at the antique shop; it was so tiny and delicate.

a lifelike doll that is meticulously handcrafted to resemble a real human baby, often made with vinyl or silicone materials, and it is a popular collectible among doll enthusiasts and used for therapeutic purposes or artistic display

She carefully placed her reborn baby doll in the crib to make it look like a real infant.

a collectible figurine with a spring-mounted head that bobbles or nods when the body is tapped or moved, often depicting famous personalities, characters, or athletes, and used for display or as novelty items

I bought a bobblehead of my favorite football player to put on my desk.

a type of doll with articulated joints held together by ball-and-socket connections, allowing for a wide range of posability and customization, and it is popular among collectors and hobbyists for its expressive and lifelike features

She spent hours customizing her ball-jointed doll with a new outfit and wig.

a Japanese term for a paper doll or figurine used in Shinto rituals and ceremonies, representing a deity or spirit and serving as a spiritual medium or placeholder for the presence of the divine during religious practices

The Shinto priest used a katashiro to cleanse the house of negative energy during the ceremony.

a doll that is believed through which one can control or harm someone else

The practitioner used a voodoo doll to perform a healing ritual for a sick friend.

a toy doll characterized by its brightly colored hair, large eyes, and small, pudgy body, originally created in the 1960s and known for its popularity and nostalgic value, often collected or used for play

I found an old troll doll in my attic while cleaning.

a type of doll made from a mixture of materials, including glue, sawdust, and other substances, shaped and molded into doll forms, typically produced during the early to mid-20th century and cherished for their vintage charm and collectible value

My grandmother's old composition doll is still in great condition.

a weighted or rounded-bottom toy with a weighted base, designed to wobble and return to an upright position after being pushed or knocked over, providing entertainment and amusement for children

The baby giggled as the roly-poly toy rolled across the floor and wobbled back up.

an exercise that is performed by jumping from a standing position with legs both spread wide and the hands touching overhead and then returning to a position with the feet together and the arms at the sides

The warm-up routine began with a set of jumping jacks to get everyone's heart rates up.

a simple and typically two-dimensional doll made from paper or cardboard, often printed with clothing and accessories, that can be cut out and dressed up for play or creative activities

She spent hours playing with her paper dolls, changing their outfits every few minutes.

a popular line of plush toy dolls in the 1980s, designed to look like simple characters with a face on a pillow-shaped body, often used as pillows or cuddly companions for children

The Pillow People dolls were a big hit at the yard sale; everyone wanted one.

a toy that looks like a bear and is made of soft materials

She received a soft teddy bear as a birthday gift, which quickly became her favorite cuddle companion.

a small toy character or creature, designed with a simple and often chubby appearance, often used for decorative or collectible purposes

I found a cute Gonk at the thrift store, and it instantly brightened my day.

a traditional handmade toy made from socks, typically featuring a red-heeled design, with button eyes, and a stitched-on mouth, known for its charming and nostalgic appearance

My grandmother made me a sock monkey when I was little, and I still have it on my shelf.

a type of puppet controlled by rods or strings attached to its body, used in puppetry performances and storytelling

The puppeteer skillfully moved the rod puppet to make it appear as though it was dancing.

a traditional Japanese puppet used in Bunraku theater, operated by three puppeteers to control its movements

The craftsmanship of a bunraku puppet is amazing, with each one carefully made to show a wide range of emotions.

a small puppet that fits onto a single finger, with the puppeteer's hand forming the character's body

a kind of puppet that fits over the hand and resembles a person or an animal

a puppet controlled by strings or wires attached to its limbs, manipulated by a puppeteer to perform intricate movements and actions

The puppeteer skillfully controlled the marionette, making it dance across the stage.

a traditional folk toy or puppet with movable limbs, typically made of wood, used in dancing or rhythmic performances, where the puppeteer manipulates the strings or wires to create lively movements

The children were delighted to watch the jig doll dance as they turned the handle.

a type of puppet or prop with a large head, often made of foam or fabric, mounted on a stick or handle, used in puppetry, theater, or entertainment performances for comedic or dramatic effect

The jester entertained the crowd with his marotte, making it appear as if it were speaking and reacting to his antics.

a small-scale version of a real object or item, often used for play, collection, or display purposes, and it is typically designed to replicate the details and features of the original on a smaller scale

She collected miniature toys from all over the world and displayed them in a glass case.