I have been interested in these dolls since 2009. I have always appreciated the fact that Sonja Hartmann designed an 18" play doll with multiple joints, offering a welcome contrast to the relatively inflexible dolls like American Girl, Carpatina and Magic Attic. I also admire the realism in the Kidz 'n' Cats features. These dolls do not have exaggerated proportions like large eyes or huge heads, but rather strive to accurately represent the features of real children. I also enjoy the funky, wholesome way that Kidz 'n' Cats dolls are dressed. They come in a colorful variety of multi-piece outfits made from an array of eye-catching, differently textured fabrics.
I purchased Evita back at the beginning of last summer during one of Samantha's Doll's incredible 40% off sales. The dolls cost around $150 at full retail, but great sales like this can occasionally be found. Of the five possible Kidz 'n' Cats face molds, Evita's is my least favorite. I selected her because she was one of only a few dolls in stock at the time, and also because I couldn't find very many real life pictures of her and was curious about how her open-mouthed features would look in person. I should admit that I wasn't thrilled with the pictures of Evita's stock outfit, either. Basically, Evita was an odd choice for me, given that two of my favorite things about Kidz 'n' Cats (their faces and their outfits) did not seem to be well-represented by this particular doll. After a week of ups and downs with Evita, I am ready to share my mixed emotions:
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| Kidz 'n' Cats "Evita," by Sonja Hartmann. |
