Guide To Polly Pocket

Once upon a time, there was a father by the name of Chris Wiggs who had a little girl named Kate.  Being a caring father, Chris liked to make toys for her.  One day, he fashioned a small doll and a little house for Kate, crafted out of a ladies' compact.  The little doll was named Polly Pocket (because she was so small), and a British toy company by the name of Bluebird Toys took interest.  In 1989, six years after she was first born, Polly Pocket was a full-fledged toy line. 

Mattel had an interest in Bluebird Toys, and in 1998, they were ultimately absorbed into the larger American company.  One year later, in 1999, Polly underwent a Mattel design change.  The newer Polly was a little bit bigger, and Barbie-like features.

Today, the Polly Pocket name encompasses a wide line o Polly Pocket Gamef dolls and other collectible toys.  Of course, there are still dolls representing Polly and all her friends.  Different environments are available, including bedrooms, beauty salons, shopping malls, gardens, stables, water parks and more.  Different modes of transportation, like limousines, cars, and horses are also popular.

For the true fan, Polly Pocket DVDs are fun to watch.  Hobby/craft toys are also available, including jewelry and sticker makers.  Plus, kids can do more than just decorate Polly's room--they can decorate their own rooms with Polly merchandise, like fun lava-like lamps and real working fountains (that double as water parks).