I've talked about Polly Pocket dolls several times over the years. The first time was back in 2015, when I reviewed 3.75 inch dolls from 2011 and 2012, and compared them to a Polly Pocket-themed Kinder Surprise egg that my husband generously bought for me. More recently, I looked at the bizarrely entertaining Pop 'n Swap Pollys from 2008. My advent calendar feature last December also included a 2024 Polly Pocket set with the smaller 1.25 inch Polly dolls. Oh--and speaking of advent calendars, I have plans to do another advent mini series this December, but it'll be shorter and more focused than last time.
Anyway, the Polly Pocket advent calendar from last year got me thinking about the original Polly Pocket dolls--you know, the tiny little two centimeter ones that come in compact cases. I never had any of those sets when I was a kid, and didn't purchase any as an adult collector, either, until just recently. Today I'm going to be looking at a few sets from the late 80s and early 90s, and comparing them to similar toys from the last few years. Because Polly Pocket is such a distinct and beloved brand, this review feels long overdue...and it's pretty long, too. So grab a snack or a drink and settle in.
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| Various Polly Pocket toys, current and vintage. |
