I love Mimi Kirchner's work and was so happy to see that she's working with Mahar.  I think her work falls more into the growing category of art doll/toys which Mir is right, probably shouldn't be rough-housed with - but to Mahar's credit it is listed in their collectible's section and states as much.

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I love Mimi's work and I agree with Marci, I see Mimi's work as falling in the Art dolls category and I wouldn't dream of giving a child a doll of such delicate beauty until they are old enough to appreciate all the hard work that goes into each creation.  Just because it is a "doll" doesn't necessarily mean it is for a baby.  It's like wine, you wouldn't cook with a $100 bottle.

A "rag doll"?  Mimi Kirchner's masterpieces are unique works of art, not mass marketed toys, and one would think that the reviewer would understand the difference.  These dolls are one of a kind collectibles that deserve to be treasured rather than manhandled.  While one of Mimi Kirchner's creations might not be appropriate for young children, their mother might love and appreciate one! :)

i have purchased a number of Mimi Kirchner's fabulos dolls. these are not toys, but beautiful one-of-a-kind works of art.

Mimi Kirchner is a creative, talented artist.  Her creations are beautiful and finely detailed.  I would never give a Mimi Kirchner doll to a young child:  they are unique treasures and not factory-made, mass-marketed, cheapo, disposable playthings.  If anything, her prices are low, given that she designs and creates the dolls herself.  If you subtracted the price of materials, and calculated the time she spends on a project and her skill level, the per-hour rate is probably quite low.

For some perspective, hand-made Waldorf dolls are in the $100-140 range and these are intended as children's playthings. The two things that a waldorf doll and a doll by Mimi Kirchner have in common are the fact that they are made by hand and the quality of the materials. They do not have the sense of humor and life that Mimi Kirchner brings to her dolls - I mean a Hawaiian Shirted big boyfriend doll or a naked robot doll, how much better does it get?

the title of your site says it all:the top million must have baby products. Keep your readers abreast of all the "Dora the Explorer" dolls and leave hand crafted works of art off this site.