(Manhattan Toy $30 each) We are delighted that Manhattan Toy's Groovy Girl Collection is back! This multi-ethnic collection of soft cloth dolls has had some work done since they were last available. They're slightly bigger, have lots more hair, have hearts for lips and magnetic hands. There are also amazing new outfits (great gifts for aunts and uncles), props like a bean bag chair, a pony ($40) to ride and a sweet puppy ($20) that our testers adored. 3 & up. Ages: Pre

(American Girl $60) Platinum Award We've told you about the Bitty Baby before. The updated 15-inch Bitty Baby doll line is now available...

(Toys R Us $39.99 each) Platinum Award This year's Journey dolls are off to Italy! Ciao! As always they are beautifully fitted out for...

(Mattel $19.99) Platinum Award A play setting complete with eye chart, examining chair and patient comes with Eye Doctor Barbie (who...

(Corolle $49) Les Cheries are one of our favorite Blue-Chip collections of multi-cultural dolls. They are all 13-inches and can wear any...

(Corolle $79.99) A lovable 14-inch soft-bodied baby doll wearing a grey dress with a ruffle that runs up the bodice that is topped with...

(Arku $19.99-$34.99) Platinum Award Lottie is one of those special collectables, only 7.5 inches tall, available with different hair...

(Janod $29.99) Platinum Award An 11-inch huggable first doll. Not too big, not too small, but just right with easy to grab legs and...

(Hasbro $59.99) Platinum Award This season's interactive Elmo is larger and softer than usual, which makes him cuddlier than Elmos of...

(Manhattan Toy $35) Platinum Award Baby Stella Boy is the same adorable boy baby we told you about in 2012. The only thing new about him...