Barbie in A Mermaid Tale 2 Merliah Transforming Doll

I got this for my daughter who was in love with the movie. I was initially skeptical that the bulky surfboard wouldn't prove to be workable when she was in mermaid form. But to my delight, while somewhat bulky, the design of the toy makes the transformation quick and easy and the tail really does look good. When on her surfboard, there's a bit of tail fabric that hangs down, but it doesn't seem to negatively impact the fun or overall impression, at least for my daughter. From my 8-yr-old daughter: "She's really fun to play with and she's an awesome surfer. I think it's really cool that there's a surfboard on the back of her tail that you can transform."

My daughters favorite toy. She plays with all the time and has had it awhile now. I saw some had written the leg had broke easy, but my daughter has not had that happen and she is constently putting tail off and on and putting her on the surfboard. I only wish there was a Kylie doll made in the same manner so she could play with them together- she is always asking for one : )

Oh boy, this is going to be exciting for my daughter. She is into barbies and Scottish princesses with red hair and bows and arrows (her other present). This came shipped right away, great packaging, exactly as described at Amazon. Very happy with this product.

Merliah is a great doll to play with. Her legs bend, and so do her ankles! She can do cute poses with or without her surfboard! Her hair is very pretty, and so is her fin. Although a very fun toy, the bottom of the fin doesn't stay where is should, and doesn't "click" in; leaving it hanging.

My daughter just loves this toy! She asked last minute for this before Christmas, and I literally ordered it on Dec 22. I don't know how, but it arrived before the holiday. I was shocked. I couldn't believe it! It was her favorite gift! Thank You! (We had a little issue trying to get the tail to stay put when Merliah transforms into a mermaid, the box doesn't say how to do this, but after tinkering with it, we figured it out. You take the leash and wrap it around the top of the surfboard once, then put the ankle cuff inside a little slot in the side of the board, and it pulls her tail up and keeps it in place. The box doesn't explain that.)

This is my daughter's favorite toy. We like the color-changing stomach feature and the fact that it is both a mermaid and a surfer, but it's just difficult to make a doll stand up on a surfboard without putting stress on the joints.The left foot fell off, and we would snap it back on a million times a day. The piece that pulls the tail inside the surfboard won't stay together, so we have to rig it up whenever she wants the Barbie to surf instead of be a mermaid. Then later the leg broke at the knee and we taped it back on for awhile. When the second leg broke, we threw it away and ordered a second one for her to use. We'll see how long this one lasts. (We'll find a different toy once this one falls apart.)

When I asked my children what they wanted for Christmas this year my middle girl said "I want the Barbie that is a surfer and a mermaid, Mommy." I thought there was a dual pack or something so I was looking at some serious money for Barbie with five kids I was thinking she wasn't going to get one. I was so happy to find it here for less than $15 with shipping! It may be 2013 but this doll is at the top of her Christmas list and she is getting it this year! I can't wait to see her little face on Christmas morning!

Cute doll, But the foot broke off after four months. Don't think I like a jointed doll that is so delicate.