Journey Girls Dolls, 18-Inch Dana Hand Painted Doll with Brown Hair and Blue Eyes

As soon as I took the Journey Girls Meredith Doll out of the box, I was impressed by how large she is — at 18 inches she has a presence similar to premium dolls in her category. Her long blonde hair and bright blue eyes immediately stood out and made me smile. What I Loved: • Her hair is easy to brush and style, and looks great whether worn down or tied back. • The detailed face and bright eye colour give her a lively, engaging look. • The outfit included is attractive and travel-inspired, in line with her “adventure” theme. • She seems to encourage imaginative play — her athletic/outdoorsy persona is a refreshing change from very stereotypical dolls.

This is my second JG doll, my first from Just Play. The newer dolls have better head tilt (at least compared to my older doll.) The quality otherwise is basically the same - delightful with soft beautiful hair and a nicely designed/sewn outfit. This doll was originally called Adriana but they changed it to Alana. If you like her overall look then you should enjoy her. I'm very pleased! For doll collectors: she arrived in absolutely perfect condition and the carton was pristine. This particular JG box doesn't feature a clear viewing window. She displays beautifully with other dolls. 5 Stars

I purchased Ilee as a holiday gift and the doll is stunning!! I was worried that the doll would have neon blue eyes and bright pink swatches of hair as the pictures allude to but that is not the case. Her eyes are a beautiful natural blue almost with a grayish tint, her lips are a nude color as well. Her platinum blonde hair does have streaks of pink but it is so light that you don't even notice upon opening the doll. Ilee's hair is super soft and appears that it will be easy to style. Even the clothes and accessories look well-made. The only con I have is the packaging. For a doll that is cuter and just as well-made as American Girl Doll (not a fan of AG doll faces or body structure), it would be great if the doll's packaging was a separate box with a clear film window. Maybe growing up in the 90s I am just seeking that vintage store-bought feel, but it's a bit odd to open the box only to find a thin printed cardboard sheet with a cutout for the face. While it's nice to be able to check the doll over easily for any defects before gifting, I think the overall look could be improved. So if you are looking for a platinum blonde with blue eyes, don't hesitate, this is your doll. Any 18" doll clothes or accessories will fit.

This was my 5 y/o daughters Santa gift this Year! Asked Santa for a doll with hair like her! She is beautiful and worth every penny! Her hair is silky smooth and the clothes she comes with are cute!

Journey Girls dolls have such beautiful faces, and the Meredith doll does not disappoint. She is lovely, as is her yellow purse. Her clothing is also nicely made. The only disappointment is her packaging. Original Journey Girls dolls came in a colorful printed box with a clear plastic front, so you can see the doll inside. This doll was "new," but she came in a brown cardboard box with "Journey Girls" printed on the outside. If collecting these dolls ~ or gifting them to someone who will keep the box ~ it's a disappointment to not have the original style box. I ordered one Journey Girls doll as "Used - Very Good" from Amazon Warehouse whose description said she might not come in original packaging. So when that doll (Kyla) came in a brown cardboard box, I was expecting different packaging, and was pleasantly surprised that the cardboard box was as nice as it was ~ with "Journey Girls" printed on it, along with a gift label. However, when I ordered a 'new' Meredith doll, and she came in a brown cardboard box, it was honestly a surprise and a disappointment. If you're ordering for a child, with no intention of keeping the box ~ or trying to keep the doll in its box as a collectable ~ it's a lovely doll at a good price. And I wouldn't pass up Meredith, Kyla, or Kelsey. Truly beautiful dolls. Thank you for carrying, Amazon!

This doll is so pretty. She's the third journey girl doll we have purchased and she again didn't disappoint. My granddaughter loves her, but we had to buy a replacement because the first one had several knots in her hair that made it fall out. The second one is perfect, but I hope it doesn't happen again. And the replacement went very smoothly. The first doll I got is now without arms(they just about fell off after a year) I got another and I just love these dolls. I love doing their hair and outfits! Our Generation and American Girl clothes both fit very well. The dolls with curly hair got frizzy hair really fast so I just got it wet and wow! The curls came out more beautiful and more stunning then before. Their faces are so much more pleasing to look at then American Girl Dolls. I am so happy to have the dolls!