Can You Name These Dolls from the 1990s?

By: Jacqueline Samaroo
Estimated Completion Time
4 min
Can You Name These Dolls from the 1990s?
Image: Ohio Art Company/Mattel/Playskool

About This Quiz

Think you're the ultimate '90s doll lover? Take our quiz to find out if you're the bomb or if you've gotta dip!

Whether you're a collector or just a regular doll lover, you'll agree that there's something enchanting about dolls, especially ones that go beyond the simple dress-up aspect. Some dolls are as big as a child, while others are shorter than a finger! There are scented ones, ones based on fictional characters, ad the ultra-cool Transformer-esque ones that turned from mundane items into dolls!

A lot of the dolls of this era had fun and creative gimmicks, such as color-changing features and being able to move on their own. Do you know the unique doll that had sticker, stamps and ink pads hidden in her body? We've included that one in this quiz! Though it must be admitted that a lot of them were one-trick ponies who we got bored of quite quickly, only to move on to another innovative doll. Oops.

There are also a few iconic doll brands we've included that 21st-century kids will be familiar with, too, like Barbie, Cabbage Patch Kids and American Girl!

Maybe the dolls in this quiz were the very embodiment of your childhood, or maybe you're from a different generation and want to test your knowledge. Whatever the case, let's get on with the quiz!

Cupcake Dolls
Sunny Days Ent
What are these dolls that hid a sweet treat?
Mommy’s Having A Baby
Cupcake Dolls
Li’l Miss Singing Mermaid
Starcastle Doll
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

What at first looked like a cute cupcake could be transformed into scented dolls in fancy clothes! The wrapper turned into a skirt and the frosted cupcake top ended up being an adorable hat!

My Size Barbie
Mettal
Can you tell the name of this life-sized doll?
Joey Russo Doll
My Size Barbie
Li’l Miss Magic Jewels
Betty Spaghetty
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Standing at 3’2”, the My Size Barbie is around the average height of 3 – 5-year-olds. You could even share clothes and jewelry with this Barbie doll!

My Pretty Ballerina
Tyco
What's the name of this dancing doll released in 1990?
Miss. Party Surprise
My Pretty Ballerina
Quints
Glitter Hair Barbie
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

When it came to moving dolls, My Pretty Ballerina was all the rage. She danced gracefully and even came with her own dance bar and music tape!

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Sky Dancers
Galoob
Can you name this line of flying dolls?
Telephone Tammy
Cabbage Patch Kids
My Pretty Mermaid
Sky Dancers
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Sky dancers were equal parts enchanting and odd. Insert the doll into its base, pull the string and she would “fly” into the air while spinning her wings! The line also spawned a 27-episode animated series.

Disney’s Aladdin Jasmine Doll
Disney
Which doll based on an Arabian princess is this?
Fairy Winkles
Dr. Ken & Little Patient Tommy
Disney’s Aladdin Jasmine Doll
Rose Petal Place Dolls
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The Disney film Aladdin was released in 1992 and, throughout the rest of the decade, many dolls of the characters were sold! This Jasmine doll was made by Mattel, and released as a set with an Aladdin doll.

Telephone Tammy
Mattel
Which talking doll is shown here?
My Pretty Ballerina
Mommy’s Having A Baby
Telephone Tammy
Troll doll
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Telephone Tammy said the cutest things like “Do you like pizza?” and “Let’s go shopping!” Did you know that the little girl in the 1994 Telephone Tammy commercial is Mila Kunis?

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Dr Ken & little patient Tommy
Mattel
Which medical-themed doll set is shown here?
Disney’s Aladdin Jasmine Doll
Joey Russo Doll
Sky Dancers
Dr. Ken & Little Patient Tommy
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Take off Ken’s lab coat and he’s “dressed for a date!” This 1997 doll set also came with a cute patient of Ken’s, Tommy, and some check-up accessories.

Spice Girls Dolls
Spice Girls Ltd
Can you identify these dolls based on a girl group?
Sally Secrets
Baby Tumbles Surprise
Totally Ultra Hair Barbie
Spice Girls Doll
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

That’s right, the Spice Girls were indeed so iconic they had dolls modeled after them! The dolls’ heights and body shapes were even made to parallel their real-life counterparts’.

Polly Pocket
Mattel
What's the name of this brand of tiny dolls?
Fairy Winkles
Baby All Gone
Starcastle Doll
Polly Pocket
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Wrong Answer

The whole concept of Polly Pocket dolls is that they’re, well, pocket-sized – even their houses! There were even Polly Pockets you could wear as necklaces!

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American Girls Dolls
Shutterstock
Do you know this inspiring line of dolls?
American Girl Dolls
Disney Perfume Princess
Li’l Miss Singing Mermaid
Blossom Dolls
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The American Girl doll brand began in 1986 with historically themed dolls, then in 1995 expanded into “Truly Me,” a line where you could customize a doll that looked like you! Understandably, these were all the rage in the '90s and still are today!

My Pretty Mermaids
Hasbro Playskool
What's the name of these aquatic-themed dolls?
My Size Barbie
Cupcake Dolls
My Pretty Mermaid
Dr. Ken & Little Patient Tommy
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Released in 1991, My Pretty Mermaid held many similarities to the My Little Pony Franchise. Each mermaid had a unique design on their tail fin, the commercial jingle was similar, and some mermaids even had the same name as ponies!

BEAUTY & THE BEAST BELLE DOLL
Disney Monster
Do you know this doll based on a movie character?
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast Belle Doll
Spice Girls Doll
Fairy Winkles
Li’l Miss Makeup
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Though the 2017 version modeled after Emma Watson was met with some criticism, the original doll was certainly loved by Disney fans! The original Beauty and the Beast was released in 1991, just in time for the ‘90s doll craze!

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Li'l Miss Singing Mermaid
KNot a TOY Tokyo/Mattel
Can you name this cute fantasy-inspired doll?
Li’l Miss Singing Mermaid
Glitter Hair Barbie
Spice Girls Doll
Sky Dancers
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Like other Li’l Miss dolls. this doll changed color with cold water. What made this one different – apart from the fact that she had a mermaid tail – is that she sang if you pushed her chest!

Joey Russo Doll
2FurriesOnACouch/Tyco
Who is this doll based on a sitcom character?
Troll doll
Disney’s Aladdin Jasmine Doll
Joey Russo Doll
My Pretty Ballerina
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Joey Russo was the hilarious older brother of Blossom, the main character of the eponymous hit TV show. The doll version of him came with super stylish clothes, including a leather and flannel jackets!

Baby All Gone
Kenner
Do you know the eating doll pictured here?
Baby Rollerblade
Polly Pocket
Baby All Gone
Cherry Merry Muffin Dolls
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

This was probably one of the most magical dolls to every girl who owned one. It was as if the doll actually ate what you fed her!

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Blossom Beauty Barbie
Mattel/ Mirdolls Barbie
What's the name of this doll in a floral dress?
Cupcake Dolls
Quints
Jewel Hair Mermaid Barbie
Blossom Beauty Barbie
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

In this 1996 doll, Barbie’s dress “magically becomes a floral bouquet!” If you pulled the string on the doll, glittery flowers would appear on the dress.

Ultra Hair Barbie
Mattel
Who is this long-haired doll from 1992?
Miss. Party Surprise
Betty Spaghetty
Cabbage Patch Kids
Totally Ultra Hair Barbie
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Dressed in a trendy pink dress, this Barbie doll’s crimped hair reached all the way down to her toes! For the doll’s 25th anniversary, Mattel released an almost-identical doll in 2017.

Baby Tumbles Surprise
Toy Biz Marvel
Which moving baby doll is pictured?
Totally Ultra Hair Barbie
Baby Tumbles Surprise
Sally Secrets
American Girls Dolls
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The magic of Baby Tumbles Surprise was that she simply couldn’t stop tumbling over! The secret is that her head is weighted, which makes her flip over.

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Blossom Dolls
Tyco/Sallyheartsjack80
Do you know these dolls based on TV characters?
Blossom Dolls
Krystal Princess
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast Belle Doll
Telephone Tammy
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Blossom was one of the most popular sitcoms of the early and mid-90s, and the dolls, too, were certainly popular among fans of the show! The dolls perfectly embodied the great fashion sense of the characters.

Glitter Hair Barbie
Mattel
Do you know the name of this doll with long hair?
Magic Nursery Babies
Glitter Hair Barbie
Betty Spaghetty
My Pretty Ballerina
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

This Barbie doll had super long hair (almost to her feet!) and came with glitter and a brush you could use to apply it to her hair. Mila Kunis was in the commercial for this doll too!

FairyWinkles
Kenner
Do you know these miniature dolls from the mid-'90s?
Baby All Gone
Mommy’s Having A Baby
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast Belle Doll
Fairy Winkles
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Fairy Winkles were similar to Polly Pockets in that they were super tiny! Instead of living in houses, though, the fairies usually lived in things like flowers and jewelry boxes, like a real fairy probably would!

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Cabbage Patch Kids
Mattel
Can you name this line of adoptable dolls?
Jewel Hair Mermaid Barbie
American Girls Dolls
Cabbage Patch Kids
Blossom Dolls
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The Cabbage Patch Kids line began in 1973 under the name “Little People” and weren’t on sale but rather offered for “adoption” (for an adoption fee) at arts and crafts shows. One of the earliest dolls was adopted for $3,000!

Baby Rollerblade
Mattel
Which moving doll from Mattel is shown here?
Krystal Princess
Baby Rollerblade
Rose Petal Place Dolls
Troll doll
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Baby Rollerblade was another popular moving doll who, you guessed it, rollerbladed all on her own! There also a spin-off male version called “Rollerblade Dude.”

Lil' Miss Magic Jewels
Mattel
Who is the royally magical doll shown here?
Disney Perfume Princess
Baby All Gone
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast Belle Doll
Li’l Miss Magic Jewels
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

You’d use the little magic wand this doll came with to dispense and attach jewels to her outfit and hair. Her crown and bracelet also doubled as a bracelet and ring, respectively, for you!

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Mommy's Having A Baby
Tyco
What's the name of this 2-in-1 doll set?
Mommy’s Having A Baby
Blossom Dolls
Sweet Secrets
Miss. Party Surprise
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

One of the more, er, unique dolls on the market during the ‘90s, this doll had a tiny newborn baby doll in her tummy! She also came with accessories such as an “ultrasound,” birth certificate and baby bottle,

Betty Spaghetty
Ohio Art Company
Can you tell the name of these distinctive fashion dolls?
Telephone Tammy
Sally Secrets
Quints
Betty Spaghetty
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

These bendy and fashionable dolls gained popularity quickly because they were unique compared to most other fashion dolls of the era! Apart from the eponymous Betty Spaghetty, there were also her best friends Hannah and Zoe.

Quints dolls
Tyco
Can you identify the 5-doll set pictured?
Quints
Sky Dancers
Starcastle Doll
Sweet Secrets
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Quints stood for “quintuplets” and, yup, you’d get 5 dolls! They were tiny dolls that came with adorable accessories, including even tinier baby bottles!

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Troll doll
Shutterstock
Do you know the name of these dolls with crazy hair?
Blossom Beauty Barbie
Polly Pocket
Baby Tumbles Surprise
Troll doll
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Collecting troll dolls was one of the most exciting pastimes as a ‘90s girl! Though the dolls themselves are obscure nowadays, the spirit of them lives on. Mac released a troll doll-inspired makeup line in 2016 and "Trolls," the DreamWorks movie, came out in the same year too!

Jewel Hair Mermaid Barbie
Mattel
Can you name this doll with super long hair?
Jewel Hair Mermaid Barbie
Spice Girls Doll
Li’l Miss Candi Stripes
Li’l Miss Magic Jewels
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Released in 1995, Jewel Hair Mermaid Barbie was marketed as having “the longest hair ever!” Her hair is almost 5 inches longer than her body, in fact!

Lil Miss Makeup
Mattel
Which color-changing doll is pictured here?
Sweet Secrets
Disney’s Aladdin Jasmine Doll
Cupcake Dolls
Li’l Miss Makeup
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Li’l Miss Makeup was the original Li’l Miss doll! There was also a “Triple Change” version of the doll which had 3 different makeup looks activated by either warm, cool or icy water!

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Sally Secrets
Mattel
Can you identify this doll with unique hidden features?
Magic Nursery Babies
Totally Ultra Hair Barbie
Sally Secrets
Baby Tumbles Surprise
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Dolls from the 1990s were some of the most innovative, and Sally Secrets was no exception. Her torso contained stickers and her feet contained roller stamps and ink pads!

Star Castle doll
Trendmasters
Do you know these royal playsets from the late ‘90s?
My Size Barbie
Starcastle Doll
My Pretty Mermaid
Rose Petal Place Dolls
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

These princess castles were a dream come true for a ‘90s girl, and the tiny princess dolls within were just too cute! In 2001, Starcastles were reintroduced separately-branded dolls: Stardancer (or Skydancer) dolls.

Disney Princess Perfume doll
Brittney Vichi/Disney
Do you know this line of scented dolls?
My Size Barbie
Li’l Miss Makeup
Disney Perfume Princess
Blossom Beauty Barbie
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

This 1994 line of dolls was made by Mattel and each came scented and with a small bottle of perfume! Some of the scents were lily for Sleeping Beauty, rose for Belle and jasmine for Jasmine.

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Krystal Princess
Playskool
What are these snow globe-esque Playskool dolls?
Krystal Princess
My Pretty Mermaid
Blossom Beauty Barbie
American Girls Dolls
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

What could be better than the combination of a doll and a snow globe? That’s exactly what Krystal Princesses were! There was also a rare Krystal Prince.

Magic Nursery Babies
Mattel
Think you know these Mattel dolls that held a surprise?
Li’l Miss Candi Stripes
Magic Nursery Babies
Cherry Merry Muffin Dolls
Joey Russo Doll
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Buying Magic Nursery Babies was always exciting because you never knew if you’d get a girl or boy – or even twins – until you opened the box! Dissolving the doll’s dressing gown in water revealed a packet with a “birth certificate” and clothes for your baby.

Cherry Merry Muffin Dolls
Mattel
Can you identify these dolls produced by Mattel?
Disney Perfume Princess
Li’l Miss Candi Stripes
Cherry Merry Muffin Dolls
Baby Rollerblade
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

These 6-and-a-half inch dolls were each scented according to their names. For example, Cookie ‘n Cream, Peach Perfection, and the eponymous Cherry Merry Muffin! They were super popular and had a lot of branded merchandise!

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Rose Petal Place
Kenner
Which flower-themed doll line is this?
Cherry Merry Muffin Dolls
Polly Pocket
Rose Petal Place Dolls
Krystal Princess
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

This elegant line of scented dolls was made by the same company that made Strawberry Shortcake dolls. They were originally released in 1984 but remained popular throughout the ‘90s!

Sweet Secrets
Galoob
Think you know this transforming doll?
Dr. Ken & Little Patient Tommy
Li’l Miss Singing Mermaid
Sweet Secrets
Li’l Miss Magic Jewels
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

When you first bought a Sweet Secrets doll, it was just a locket until you unfolded it into a doll person or animal! Later on, Sweet Secrets were released as whole playsets instead of just one doll.

Miss Party Surprise
Toy Biz Marvel
Who is this doll that transformed into a whole playset?
Fairy Winkles
Miss Party Surprise
Magic Nursery Babies
Glitter Hair Barbie
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Wrong Answer

This is one of the later doll lines of the 90s, being produced from 1999 to 2002. Their large skirts opened up to reveal a playset full of accessories!

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