- Is this doll meant for play or for collectors?
- It is a playline doll for children ages 3 and up. Adult collectors usually want the more detailed Nutcracker collector dolls instead.
- Does it come with accessories?
- Expect the doll in its Clara outfit with little else. There is no full ballet accessory set in the box.
- Can it be posed in ballet positions?
- Only roughly. The joints are basic playline joints, so arabesques and splits are not realistic.
- Is it the same size as other Barbie dolls?
- Yes. It is standard Barbie scale, so it fits Barbie clothes, dollhouses and vehicles.
- Is it only for the holidays?
- The Nutcracker theme is seasonal, but children can play with it year-round like any Barbie doll.
- How does it compare with other Barbie holiday dolls?
- It is a themed character doll rather than a gown-and-glitter holiday Barbie, so the appeal is the Clara story more than the dress detail.
- Where is the Barbie Nutcracker Clara Doll cheapest?
- At Blain's Farm & Fleet, for $21.99, 42% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the Barbie Nutcracker Clara Doll?
- 6 stores we checked sell it, including Target, Blain's Farm & Fleet, Selfridges, Antonline, Newegg.