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The story of Peter Pan has fascinated children for the better part of a century thanks to the book by J. M. Barrie. Animated movies have renewed interest in the mischievous boy and his cohorts who never grew up, as well as their fairy friend who was jealous of Wendy. Little girls love to play with Tinker Bell dolls today thanks to new movies about Neverland fairies. Their mothers are often equally enchanted by new versions of their childhood collections.

There have even been spin-offs, such as “Hook,” which starred Dustin Hoffman as the evil pirate, as well as a series of books about Peter Pan’s companion, Tinker Bell. Children latch on to these stories and create their own Never Never Land tales with figures modeled after the characters in the story; articulated dolls are very handy for allowing these children to expand their imaginations.

When a new film or DVD is released, new Tinker Bell dolls might also be released as part of a cross-marketing promotion. These dolls may include numerous costumes as well other accessories such as tree houses and flower carts – all designed to delight and stimulate the childhood imagination at play.

For collectors there are also decorative figurines. They do nothing but look pretty, but there is a wide variety available. Tinker Bell has changed over the decades into the character families recognize today, so if you can find earlier versions these will add depth to a collection and perhaps monetary value as well.

You’ll find Tinker Bell in a lot of other products as well, These include bed sheet sets as well as childrens’ pajamas, lamp shades, light-switch plates, beach and bath towels, water bottles and lunch boxes. Tink’s image appears on bags, children’s clothing and other accessories such as sunglasses for the girl who must take her favorite character with her everywhere.

Cake dolls are another way to enjoy Tinker Bell and her cohorts. These waist-up figurines are made from plastic and are inserted into a cake after baking, just before it is presented. These make excellent party favors to hand out to guests at your girl’s next birthday party.

While plastic and porcelain Tinker Bell dolls are lovely to look at, when it comes to a plaything, one made from softer vinyl, rubber and cloth is a better choice. These are completely safe for a child to sleep with. As a child gets older, consider a Tinker Bell wrist watch to encourage time-keeping and management skills.

Little girls can dress-up as the characters themselves. Wings, wigs and dresses are all available at different locations. Check-out on-line retailers or head to toy stores. A group of trick-or-treaters can go-out looking for candy at Halloween dressed as baking talents, water talents and their green-gowned friend with the hammer. The same goes for adults, since many grown-up women were once fans of the fairy themselves. Whatever age a fan happens to be, one thing is certain: Tinker Bell dolls are still popular.

Whether you are looking for Tinker Bell dolls or want to learn about other types of collector dolls, check out resident expert Anne Harvester on these pages for valuable tips.