The maternal instinct in a woman is laid down from birth. And it is not at all surprising that girls love to play dolls so much: dress them, feed them, put them to bed, etc. Every year, more and more new doll models appear on the market for children's toys that can speak, sing and even dance. But, despite such competition, the popularity of dolls that appeared almost 50 years ago does not fall at all. It's about a Famosa doll from a famous Spanish toy maker. We will tell about which series of dolls produced under this brand in our article.
Famosa Brand History
In 1957, several artisans and doll makers in Spain merged into a single enterprise - the Famosa toy factory. The reason for this event was the release of the world's first plastic dolls. To remain competitive, small entrepreneurs needed investments and a complete restart of the process. The brand name was not randomly chosen and denoted the strategy of the newly created enterprise, because the word famosa in Spanish means “famous”.
The first doll released by the new venture was Guendolina, which critics called "a unique creation in the neoclassical style." The doll's height was 74 cm, and it was made of high-impact polystyrene. In 1968, the Nancy Famosa doll was released, thanks to which children's story games become more realistic. After another 9 years, the world's first Nenuco doll appears, which exactly resembles a real baby. But the main thing in this doll is that she can write in the crib. This was a real success for the Famosa brand.
Despite worldwide fame, the company continues to expand its range. In 1983, a series of miniature Pinypon dolls was released. In 2003, Famosa buys a license for the production of Disney Heroes cartoon characters. In subsequent years, many dolls have been updated and today are successfully sold in more than 60 countries.
Types of Famosa Dolls
Since its inception, Famosa has been researching the market and children's addictions in the field of toys and game accessories. The result of this detailed analysis was a wide range of products and more than a dozen brands of toys, some of which are also represented on the Russian market.
To date, the following three are the most popular brands representing dolls:
- Nenuco Famosa doll is a baby doll that imitates a baby, as well as a wide variety of accessories for it (strollers, cribs, etc.).
- Pinypon is a series of miniature dolls for story games. They live in their own world, make friends, play in nature, change outfits, etc.
- Nancy is a cute 43 cm Famosa doll with long silky hair and blue eyes. Unlike most other dolls on the market, she can stand on a flat surface.
All dolls are characterized by high quality material and assembly, because at this moment the manufacturing company with a worldwide reputation pays special attention.
Nenuco Famosa Dolls
The first doll from this series appeared back in 1977. The material used in its manufacture, allowed to model the face in such a way that the toy baby became like a real baby. Such a realistic doll quickly attracted the attention of children and parents. Over time, the manufacturer gave the baby doll additional functions. This is how the Nenuko Famosa doll appeared, which knows how to walk on a pot, eat, agook, drink from a bottle, drool when you press a pen, sunbathe in the sun, etc.
The range of Nenuco babies is impressive in variety. In addition to traditional dolls made of plastic (polyester), the manufacturer also produces small dolls with a soft-packed body that smells like vanilla. Such dolls are intended for children from 1 year old. The height of most small dolls from this series is 42 cm, although there are also babies 35 cm tall.
Pinypon Famosa Dolls
A series of mini-dolls for playing and collecting was first released in 1983, but today little girls, boys and their pets are very popular. Miniature dolls with a height of only 7 cm are made of high quality plastic. Outwardly, they are very cute and cute: they have bright outfits and large expressive eyes.
The peculiarity of the dolls is that they can be disassembled into parts, that is, the head, torso, hair, arms, legs are easily detached from one toy and added to another. In this way, kids can change their hairstyles, clothes and even facial expressions. To do this, the head of the Pinosapon Famosa doll is simply turned upside down. Babies are sold separately or in sets of four men. For exciting story games, you can buy dolls for small pets, the size of only 3.5 cm.
Nancy Doll Famosa - Spain's favorite
The first Nancy doll from the Spanish manufacturer Famosa was released in 1968. The creator of the doll is the Spanish sculptor Tino Juan. The first doll was not at all like modern Nancy. She had a small face with small closing eyes (in modern Nancy they do not close), miniature hands and feminine forms. The doll’s chest was small, the waist was narrow, and the hips were voluminous, like a real woman. The toy became so popular that after 10 years it could be found in every Spanish family.
In 2006, the world saw the already updated Nancy. In addition to growth (43 cm), it did not much resemble a previous toy. She began to look more like a teenage girl: more slender, with big eyes, long fluffy eyelashes and gorgeous hair. Today, the doll is available in two forms: regular and articulated with moving arms and legs. The Nancy lineup is diverse. But mainly modern dolls are sold in Russia, while in Spain you can see rare items produced in small collections.
Nancy, who has become a symbol of the generation of the 60-70s, is still played by thousands of girls around the world.
Nancy Dolls
Nancy doll is available in different thematic lines, and the range of models is constantly updated. Some varieties are phased out, and new ones appear.
The most popular lines for today remain:
- Doll Famosa Nancy with her beloved sister from the series "Care". Nancy has a little sister, Leslie, who she carries in a carry on her stomach, and a cute dog on a leash. In the next set, Nancy goes for a walk with her sister, who sits in a comfortable and stylish stroller. A novelty from Famosa is the Nancy and Sister at the Hair Salon set.
- Nancy from the Sport series. Each doll from this series is engaged in some kind of sport, for example, skiing, is fond of aerobics, swims or acts as a rider.
- Dolls from the series "How are you" are ordinary girls: blondes or brunettes, with short or long hair. They are sold in sets with a variety of clothes or pets.
- “Animal Protector” - Nancy in this series is presented in a set with three beasts and a camera.
There are many other Nancy kits and models in which she catches butterflies, cares for her hair or rides a scooter.
Nancy's Travel Doll
One of the brand’s most interesting lines is the Traveler series, where Nancy acts as a tourist visiting various cities, in particular London, New York and Paris. But the most amazing thing is that she travels not alone, but in company with a small dog.
Famosa doll Nancy the traveler is an interesting line of dolls dressed in fashionable clothes specially for going to breakfast in Paris and shopping in London or New York. Each set contains a number of accessories, such as a dog carrier, a suitcase, a room key, several cards and a handbag. The doll from this series is already a little taller than previous models (46 cm).
Doll Famosa Nancy: positive reviews
In the manufacture of Nancy dolls, the manufacturer pays special attention to the quality of assembly and design. Only the safest materials are used, all the details on the face are clearly outlined, the hair is carefully stitched. All this directly affects customer reviews and future demand.
Given the reviews, we can say that Nancy liked the dolls as follows:
- excellent quality of the doll itself, its clothes and accessories;
- nice face and beautiful hair;
- there are no bald patches on the head; beautiful hairstyles can be made from hair;
- You can take the doll with you to the bathroom;
- hair does not tangles, cilia hold well and do not peel off even after getting wet;
- It is presented in a wide range of models, which allows you to easily choose a doll that is suitable for price and other characteristics.
In general, we can say that Nancy from Famosa is a great doll at an affordable price.
What did you dislike about the Nancy Famosa doll?
Thanks to the high quality of Famosa brand toys, it’s very difficult to find negative reviews about Nancy dolls. More precisely, they practically do not exist. The only thing is, some buyers were unsatisfied with the quality of the accessories that make up this or that set. For example, in a set from the series "Animal Protector", the paint was not well fixed on the animals, and after 4 months of use, it peeled off.
The rest of the negative customer reviews relate only to the price, as some consider it too overpriced for such a doll.
How much does a Nancy doll cost?
The cost of sets of dolls mainly depends on the number of accessories that are included in it. The average price ranges from 1,500 to 5 thousand rubles.
So, a Famosa doll from the Traveler series costs just 5 thousand rubles. At the same time, a doll from the line "Who am I" can be purchased 2 times cheaper - for only 2500 rubles. There is also an interactive swimmer doll in the Nancy lineup, who starts to swim in the water with a whistle. The price of such a toy is set at 4 thousand rubles. In general, a wide range of models allows you to choose a high-quality doll in accordance with its capabilities.