Best Toys

For every parent who loves a classic toy, and every little girl who enjoys the sophistication and independence represented by today’s Barbie, this posh, modern playhouse allows your child to act out her doll’s lives in urban luxury. Today’s fav doll continues to symbolize all the great traditional values associated with her, but enjoys a more modern and career minded lifestyle. For modern young women, this playhouse is the perfect gift. Every little girl loves a doll house, but this one is so luxurious that Mom might find herself jealous of the floor plan and amenities. The Barbie Dream Townhouse is modeled after high end row houses that are highly desired in downtown living. Featuring two separate living areas on two floors, it is easy to see why this modern approach to the classic doll house is one of the best toys 2009.

While doll houses of the past featured many extra rooms and additions like three car garages, today’s girls, and, as a result, do not necessarily want the maintenance of a large house in the country. This pinnacle of downtown living is three stories tall and has a pink elevator that moves and lights up. The popular doll’s home has a hip design that is completed by an elegant and modern kitchen and posh bathroom that any woman—or little girl—would be envious of. Children will be excited by how lifelike the house appears, with a flushing toilet, shower sounds, elevator bells, and flip switch lights throughout the townhome. Outside on a private balcony, the tiki lights can be turned on for a festive environment, or a dip in the outdoor whirlpool tub. Each of the three levels in the Barbie Dream Townhouse features specialized lights and sounds. In the kitchen, timers alert this popular doll when dinner is ready, while a doorbell will let her know there is someone at the door from anywhere in the house. In the living room, a crackling fire can be turned on for those cold nights, where she can curl up to watch her favorite show on her pop up flat screen TV. No matter where in her house she, is, even between floors, she is surrounded by function and luxury; it is no surprise this is one of the best toys 2009.

This townhome is designed for a young urban professional, and today’s Barbie is clearly at home in downtown living. The bedroom suite features a large pink canopy bed and lots of built ins for books and clothes. A large private balcony complete with hot tub makes a great place for her to relax and enjoy fantastic city views. Between this outdoor space and the well designed floor plan, neither the doll nor your little girl will miss having tons of unused space. Unlike the sprawling mansions of the past, little girls today often want to act out fantasies that involve independence and careers in the city. Though there is more than enough room in this dollhouse for a young couple, this row house only has one bedroom and one bathroom, making it a bit tight for a growing family. The Barbie Dream Townhouse is the perfect starter home for both the doll and your little girl with big dreams, giving her the space and responsibility to feel confident and capable in today’s fast paced world.