Ruby Red Fashion Friends Doll Review

 Ruby Red Fashion Friends™ Doll Review

We’ve put together the ultimate Resource Guide for Ruby Red Fashion Friends™ dolls. Be sure to leave a comment and tell us which of these cute new dolls is your favorite and why. We love them because they are so fun to pose! Interested in other dolls, check out our other Ultimate Resource Guides for A Girl For All Time®WellieWishers™, and Hearts For Hearts Girls® for more reviews and helpful tips. 

About Ruby Red Fashion Friends™

Ruby Red Fashion Friends™ are a newly released line of doll that offers something for everyone. Doll collectors are thrilled to see the new faces designed by doll artist Dianna Effner. These dolls are also one of the most affordable dolls in the ball-jointed-doll (BJD) category. A more novice collector, or someone shopping for the perfect doll to gift to their daughter or granddaughter, may be drawn to the Ruby Red doll because of their sweet faces, fun-to-style hair, posable limbs, and their approachable size of 14.5-inches. 

Ruby Red Fashion Friends™ Doll Features

  • Approximately 14.5-inches tall (as stated on their website, but the range can be up to 15.5")
  • Hard vinyl limbs
  • High quality wigged hair
  • Posable ball jointed limbs, articulated at the head, elbow, knee, and hip
  • Painted and applied eyelashes

The Ultimate Pattern Collection for Ruby Red Fashion Friends™

Sewing Pattern Collection For Ruby Red Fashion Friends™ Doll ClothesThe Pixie Faire Pattern Collection for Ruby Red Fashion Friends™ is growing nearly everyday! Some great patterns have already been released that are designed specifically to fit this great doll. The great thing about these dolls is that they can also wear the many of the clothing patterns designed for Wellies. As discussed in the section below, the RRFF is close in size to other 14-14.5-inch dolls such as WellieWishers™, so some patterns designed to fit WW are also a great fit for Ruby Red dolls as well. 

Sew Urban Ruffled Top Pattern For 14.5-inch DollsGet the Pattern: Shown above modeled by Ruby Red Fashion Friends™ Bella, the Sew Urban ruffled top doll clothes PDF pattern will add a touch of femininity to her wardrobe! The cascading ruffles are the star of the show with this easy to sew design! This cute top can be made with or without sleeves and closes in the back with hook and loop tape. It can be made with a knit or woven fabric (floral top is a woven). This pattern is designed to also fit 14.5-inch dolls such as WellieWishers™ and Hearts For Hearts Girls®, and also fits Ruby Red Fashion Friends™ dolls without any alterations.

A few more patterns designed to fit Ruby Red Fashion Friends™...

Faux Button Jumper Pattern For RRFF Mackenzie Dress Ruby Red Fashion Friends™ Pattern Plain Janes Shoe Pattern For Ruby Red Fashion Friends™

 Ruby Red Fashion Friends™ Compared To Similar Dolls

Ruby Red Fashion Friends™ Compared To Similar Dolls

 

Customers have found that RRFF dolls vary slightly in height which is likely due to variation in how tightly their joints have been strung together, as they are a BJD (Ball Jointed Doll). The official height of the Ruby Red doll is 14.5-inches tall, but may vary to around 15-inches depending on the doll. The picture above demonstrates that our Ruby Red doll is about 1/2-inch taller than our 14.5-inch WellieWishers™ doll to her left. In the photo, all three dolls are wearing Gotchies from the 123 Mulberry St. pattern designed to fit 14 to 14.5-inch dolls, which demonstrates that while the dolls are all similar in size, there are some key differences in their proportions.  

Comparing the three dolls, the RRFF has the longest legs and arms, and a slightly wider waist and hip measurement. When sewing or buying clothes for the RRFF, it is helpful to know that knit tops or dresses designed to fit WellieWishers™ generally fit the RRFF because they have a bit of stretch. The only caveat is that long sleeves designed for a WW fit the RRFF more like a 3/4-length sleeve. Skirt hems will also fall a bit shorter on the RRFF, but are generally still an appropriate length for the doll depending on the design and length preference. More fitted garments made from non-stretch woven fabrics are more likely to have fit issues unless they are designed specifically to fit a Ruby Red doll. 

Wondering What Shoes Will Fit A Ruby Red Fashion Friends™ Doll?

The Ruby Red Fashion Friends™ doll has a long narrow foot, with a tiny space in between her big toe second toe, allowing her to potentially wear flip flops! Yay! Although, her foot is a tiny bit longer than a Hearts for Hearts Girls doll, she can wear the HFHG shoes. We've tried on the little plastic flats that come with a HFHG doll and they fit great. We've also tried on the Liberty Jane Janes (designed for HFHG dolls with the Shape 2 sole) and they fit nicely.

The Ruby Red Fashion Friends doll pictured above is wearing, from left to right, The Genoa Jumper over the T-shirt with HFHG flats, The Sew Urban Ruffled Tee and LJ 14.5" Dolls Jeans (made with super stretchy upcycled denim) and the LJ Janes For HFHG dolls, and finally, the Karen Lorraine Lux Cardigan over the basic t-shirt and the Sew Urban Handkerchief Skirt (all designed originally for 14.5" WW dolls).

14.5-inch Doll Feet Shoe Size Comparison

As you can see in the photos above and below, the WellieWisher has a much shorter and wider foot so shoes designed for Wellies are very hard to get on, although we've managed to get a few on. The pink tennies in the first image of this post are sold by Sofia's and desiged to fit a Wellie. They are super snug, but work in a pinch.

The Shape 2 pre-cut shoe sole and the patterns designed to be made with that sole shape should fit the Ruby Red Fashion Friends™ doll. The sole measures 2.2" in length and the RRFF doll foot measures 2" from the heel to the tallest part.

Ruby Red Fashion Friends™ Character Names and Descriptions

These dolls can be purchased at several different websites, but not all are available at the same places.

FAO Swartz 

Ruby Red Fashion Friends (US website)

Ruby Red Toys (Hong Kong based website)

You can find a complete list of "Where to buy" links throughout the world on the Rubyredtoys.com website.

 

Ruby Red Fashion Friends™ Hanna

Hanna -Think Happy Thoughts- believes in Rainbows, Unicorns and Joy to the World. She wants everyone to be deliriously happy. She is certain that anything is possible with a Can-Do attitude! Hanna wants to spread happiness through Dance …..When she and her Friends are dancing, they are able to rock the world in style!

Hanna features a dark wavy bob hairstyle and deep brown eyes.

She comes with her signature Think Happy Thoughts shirt, along with a cropped denim pagoda style fringed jacket, denim shorts , fishnet stockings, and pink fashion sneakers. Buy Hanna Now

Ruby Red Fashion Friends™ KaylaKayla - Be Confident- believes in always being her best and doing her best and empowering her friends to do the same. She is always on the go and has not met a sport she did not like. From soccer to tennis to gymnastics, Kayla does it all with fierceness and style. Kayla always goes for the gold. After she and her friends graduate, Kayla wants to build a fashion empire. She wants to express herself on the field and off the field as a world fashion icon.

Kayla features a long, curly pop pony tail and brown eyes.

She has a ruffly pink tunic, the latest ankle length skinny jeans and white flats. Buy Kayla Now

Ruby Red Fashion Friends™ SaraSara - Let your Light Shine- believes in kindness and helping her friends and others. She believes that by sharing her light, the world can be a better place. Sara is an aspiring Vet-shionista - She loves fashion, and she adores animals …so becoming a Vet-shionista when she graduates is perfect .

After she and her friends graduate ~ Sara will be sure to keep all animals in her care healthy and stylish !

Sara features very long blonde hair that comes well past her waist, with a long wrap around braid and she has light blue eyes.

Sara comes with her signature Let Your Light Shine shirt, along with her fabulous fashion denim jacket, the latest jeans, and floral sneakers. Buy Sara Now

Ruby Red Fashion Friends™ BellaBella - Dream Big: Dream Big Bella believes in reaching for the Stars and following her heart. She is inspired by all of the beauty around her , and in inspiring others ! Bella is an aspiring Fashion Designer. After she and her friends graduate, she hopes to attend Fashion School in London and help each and every girl express herself through the power of individual expression.

Bella features very long highlighted auburn hair with 2 long braids. Note: Customers report that some Bella dolls have green eyes as shown in the listings, while others have lighter amber colored eyes.

She comes with her signature Dream Big shirt , along with her Fab denim vest , printed lace trim skirt and leggings , lace trim pink boots. Buy Bella Now

Ruby Red Fashion Friends™ MayaMaya - Always Be Kind- believes in magical moments with big splashes of sparkles and glitter, lots and lots of glitter! Maya is authentic and kind. She is always on top of the latest trends and most of the time starts her own! After she and her friends graduate, she wants to host a fashion blog and be a huge influencer that reflects her style and individuality.

 

Maya features a long brown curly hairstyle, with highlights, and light browns eyes.

Maya comes with her signature Always Be Kind t-shirt, along with a furry pink jacket and paper bag skirt, leggings and the latest flower sneakers. Buy Maya Now

ruby Red Fashion Friends™ StellaStella -Rock Star- believes in entertaining her friends and family through her electric personality and wicked sense of humor ~ She loves making people Laugh out Loud! She believes she is meant to be a star, and wants to use her imagination and creativity to bring her own style of music to the world. When she and her friends graduate, she wants to enter a reality singing contest, because she knows it is her destiny to win!

 Stella features long red hair with blonde highlights and celestial green eyes.

Stella comes with her signature Rock Star t-shirt, along with a blue star sweater, and embroidered jeans. Her boots sparkle and shine. Her double pom pom hat is all the rage! Buy Stella Now

MORE NEW DOLLS COMING SOON: Be sure to follow the RRFF for updates on their Instagram account. They post cute pictures of new dolls and limited edition dolls frequently!

 

We'd love to hear from you. Leave a comment and tell us - which Ruby Red Fashion Friends™ doll is your favorite! 

Thanks, everyone!

The Pixie Faire Team

 


100 Comments

PAppel
PAppel

January 28, 2024

Thank you for the dimensions on the different dolls (Wellie Wishers, Ruby Red and Heart for Hearts)/. So helpful! I have bought 6 Parkland 13.75-inch dolls and want to find clothing patterns for them and that info will be do helpful. I want to make wardrobes for the dolls this year to give to the Samaritans’ Purse Christmas Box Project.

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Patricia Anderson
Patricia Anderson

January 13, 2023

Bella is my favorite, as she looks like my niece, the shape of her face, complexion and smile, but they are all beautiful, and I love their characters. Do they have books about them?

SashieGirl
SashieGirl

January 13, 2023

They have the sweetest faces. I love them all. Maybe for kids articulation causes problems, but for me, the more articulation, the better. I would love to have some, but where do I draw the line? I’ve only been buying dolls to be fitting models for the clothes that I sew for nieces’ and friends’ dolls. Happy stitching!

Mardelle
Mardelle

February 25, 2022

I already have Sara and love her. Hanna would be my second choice. So cute!

francine
francine

November 05, 2021

J’adore c’est poupée! wow Je les aime tous elle sont si jolie et je tricote et coud des vêtements pour mes poupées, j’aimerai la petite blonde Sara merci de se si beau concours

Pamela D Crook
Pamela D Crook

July 24, 2021

Effners sculpts have always been some of my favorites! And this size is perfect for little girls to play with and carry around!

Susette
Susette

January 27, 2021

The furniture and piano from American Girl is the perfect size for Bella. Most of the furniture is really too small for AG dolls.

Sheri Doty
Sheri Doty

December 31, 2020

I love them all. I have been looking for jointed dolls but these are so sweet. I bought one and will.buy another when I get my next pay check. The jointed dolls usually do not have the wonderful innocent look of the girl next door like the American Girl dolls do, until you showed me these Ruby Red dolls. Thank you so glad you showed them they are just what I wanted..

Karilyn H.
Karilyn H.

December 28, 2020

They are all really cute, but I think my favorite is Perihelia. The holiday edition dolls from this year are amazing also.

Sandy
Sandy

December 28, 2020

Can I vote for all the dolls? I love them all. They each have their own personality. If I had to choose I’d select Sara or Bella.

Natalie W.
Natalie W.

December 28, 2020

The faces are soo cute! You could sit and look at them forever and believe any minute they will tell you something cute!

Beverly H
Beverly H

December 28, 2020

Hanna with her happy thoughts and Sarah with her Dream Big Personality are just what girls of all ages to make our hearts smile. I have not seen a Ruby Red doll before and would like to say thanks for the informative Ultimate Guide.

Beverly H
Beverly H

December 28, 2020

Hanna with her happy thoughts and Sarah with her Dream Big Personality are just what girls of all ages to make our hearts smile. I have not seen a Ruby Red doll before and would like to say thanks for the informative Ultimate Guide.

Charlene
Charlene

December 28, 2020

I like Sara and Bella.

Vicki
Vicki

December 28, 2020

Hanna is very cute. I love all of the dolls!

Beverly
Beverly

December 28, 2020

Stella rocks my world!

BRONWYN
BRONWYN

December 28, 2020

Hanna appeals to me because she looks so much like my granddaughter and her hair is different than many dolls. I have switched to the 14.5 inch dolls for my granddaughters because they are cuter than the 18, easier to carry, and have plastic bodies.

Laura
Laura

December 28, 2020

They are all lovely. Bella has that sweet wistful face of a innocent little girl. She remind me of my great niece.

Jennifer
Jennifer

December 28, 2020

Stella is my favorite.

Cindy
Cindy

December 28, 2020

I love them all, but Bella is my favourite!!

Cynthia
Cynthia

December 28, 2020

I like Bella the best. Her hair colour and facial expression are sweet.

Jennifer Kirkpatrick
Jennifer Kirkpatrick

December 28, 2020

Bella is stunning! They all are beautiful. Bella just looks just like my daughter.

Patricia
Patricia

December 28, 2020

Wow,I just love Bella, she looks just like my youngest niece and one of her girls. She seems so full of life and happiness. Her bendable arms and legs make her poses more life like, and natural. I’d love to own one.

Diane Coykendall
Diane Coykendall

December 28, 2020

My favorite doll is Maya.

Bev
Bev

December 28, 2020

Bella

Laghez
Laghez

December 28, 2020

Ces poupées sont de pures merveilles et leur prix abordables permettent aux amoureux de Diana
De s’en offrir une , ma préférée est Sarah, le père Noël m’a apporté stella et je suis ravie, avec vos patrons je vais pouvoir l’habiller,
merci aux créatrices et a vous pour ce concours
Sylviane

sissidolls
sissidolls

December 28, 2020

J’adore Maya pour sa petite frimousse rigolote ,elle est pétillante et adorable à la fois .

Sylvie
Sylvie

December 28, 2020

J’adore Maya ,toutes sont magnifiques bien sur , j’adore ces poupées .

ALEXANDRA
ALEXANDRA

November 24, 2020

Bella is my love❤

Pam
Pam

October 06, 2020

I love the RRFF dolls. I also love the furniture you show above. Can you share where that is from?
Thank you!

Barbara
Barbara

September 30, 2020

I love these dolls. I have Bella, Sara and just recently Stella joined the family. I still need Hanna, but she has been out of stock the times I tried to buy her. They are fun to sew for and now they have patterns especially for them that makes it easier than ever. I plan on collecting more as they come out.

Lisa
Lisa

September 05, 2020

Where can actual RRFF well-fitting shoes be purchased?

Nicole
Nicole

August 18, 2020

They are all beautiful, but Bella is my favorite.

Dalençon Colette
Dalençon Colette

July 09, 2020

Je rêve d’avoir une Hanna, j’ai déjà Sara qui se languit d’avoir une petite soeur. Ces poupées sont de pures merveilles. Elles ressemblent à des adolescentes et je me fait une joie de l’habiller en tricot et couture. Je vis petitement et il me faut du temps pour acheter une nouvelle poupée. Je les aime tellement que je suis patiente.

Ekaterina
Ekaterina

May 14, 2020

Sara!!!

Wendy
Wendy

May 12, 2020

I am in love with these sweet little girls! It is so hard to pick a favorite. I purchased Sara first because she stands for kindness. I would love to have Hannah next because she stands fir happiness. Two traits I feel the world needs more of, and they certainly do light up my world and bring lots of smiles.

Rebekah
Rebekah

May 11, 2020

I think Bella is beautiful; I love her sweet smile!

S
S

May 11, 2020

Maya

fran
fran

May 11, 2020

wow cuteness!! hard to choose just one lol I don’t have many blonde dolls but this Sara is just adorable.

Mary Bailey
Mary Bailey

May 11, 2020

Sara is my favorite!

Beth
Beth

May 11, 2020

Dream Big Bella is my pick!

Krista
Krista

May 11, 2020

Sara has the sweetest face!

Lynette
Lynette

May 11, 2020

Bella is my favorite.

katy
katy

May 11, 2020

I think….Sara?? They are all so adorable!

mary
mary

May 10, 2020

I like them all!

Cassie Campbell
Cassie Campbell

May 10, 2020

Sara is my favorite, but Bella and Stella run a close second!

Carole
Carole

May 10, 2020

I love Bella’s hair!

Kathleen Pattangall
Kathleen Pattangall

May 10, 2020

I have Bella, and she is so adorable. Would love to have the dark haired, dark eyed Hanna to complement my Bella

Anna S
Anna S

May 10, 2020

They are all so cute, and it’s so much fun to have a more poseable doll. I love Hanna!

Amanda M.
Amanda M.

May 10, 2020

I’m so excited about this giveaway, thank you! Hanna is my favorite- with Sarah as a close second. I had never seen Stella, and am excited to go look for more pictures of her!

Diane
Diane

May 10, 2020

Love all the dolls. I like the size

Early Irwin
Early Irwin

May 10, 2020

The all are veery cute but Bella seems to be calling my name.

Lucia
Lucia

May 10, 2020

These dolls have the sweetest faces and are JUST THE RIGHT SIZE. Reminds me of my childhood doll.

Linda Betts
Linda Betts

May 10, 2020

Adorable dolls! Hanna and Bella are my favorites, but I would love to have any of them.

Dawn Wright
Dawn Wright

May 10, 2020

Hannah or Maya!

Rebecca Landy
Rebecca Landy

May 10, 2020

I would love to have this doll!!! Such sweet faces, Love them!

Annika Wright
Annika Wright

May 10, 2020

Sara or Bella.

Lucy W
Lucy W

May 10, 2020

She is so sweet. I love her flexibility

Nancy
Nancy

May 09, 2020

These dolls are just beautiful! I guess my favorite is Bella.

Erin
Erin

May 09, 2020

My favorite girl is Bella. I love her wig and her outfit with the pink boots is adorable.

Patricia
Patricia

May 09, 2020

Really? only one? I finally settled on Sara as her kindness to both people and animals is admirable.

Cathy
Cathy

May 09, 2020

What a sweet new doll.

Colleen
Colleen

May 09, 2020

Bella is a beauty, I would love to sew clothes for her or any.

Sandy
Sandy

May 09, 2020

Love Maya.

Deanna Grindstaff
Deanna Grindstaff

May 09, 2020

Bella is my favorite!

Bonnie
Bonnie

May 09, 2020

These dolls are all lovely. My favorite is Bella, I love her red hair.;)

DebraMiller
DebraMiller

May 09, 2020

All of the dolls are so adorable. I love Sara…her eyes have that extra sparkle and she would be perfect for my grandaughter. So excited about these new dolls.

Carrie
Carrie

May 09, 2020

I love them all but Bella speaks most to me.

Kate E
Kate E

May 09, 2020

Ooops, I forgot to name the girls I like the best: Maya and Kayla…but I’d be happy with any of them!!! Thanks!!

Kate E
Kate E

May 09, 2020

Oh, my, I love these sweet dolls!!! It would be my honor to add one to my growing family of dolls. I love to sew for them and create lovely little ensembles for them to wear and share.
Thank you!

crystle tellerday
crystle tellerday

May 09, 2020

kayla

carol reid
carol reid

May 09, 2020

i love Bella

Sandra
Sandra

May 09, 2020

I think my granddaughter would like Sara or Bella.

Brandy
Brandy

May 09, 2020

All of the dolls are gorgeous, there’s something so sweet and special them. I particularly like Bella, I love her hair color.

Sharon
Sharon

May 09, 2020

Precious dolls! They all have their individual looks that are inviting to work with and a child to play with. Hanna was the first RRFF doll I saw – then Bella. Guess they have a slight edge on the others in my thinking.

Debbie Metz
Debbie Metz

May 09, 2020

I have never seen these Ruby Red dolls before – they are adorable and unique! I LOVE Bella! I have an Etsy shop and make many unique outfits for 18 inch dolls but would like to expand with these Ruby Red patterns. Maybe meant to be … my nickname is Ruby Red – that’s what caught my eye first!

Jill Emery
Jill Emery

May 09, 2020

I love these gals and would really LOVE to win Hannah. Thank you for the contest. I don’t see or know how but these dolls have inspired me to get a very, very easy pattern and try to create something. The quality is very high in all facets if the doll. I hot Bella. The wig is particularly nice and photos do not do it jystice.nyou cannot see all of the highlights in the wig. I think anyone who gets one of these dolls will fall in love with her.

Diane Goff
Diane Goff

May 09, 2020

All of this new line of dolls are pretty, but I think my favorite is Maya, because I love the curls and I like her motto “Always be Kind.” The world can always use more kindness and doing for others.

Debbie
Debbie

May 09, 2020

Stella is my favorite

Barb M.
Barb M.

May 09, 2020

I LOVE these dolls! Those sweet happy faces and smiles plus the ball jointed bodies are such fun. My favorite is Hanna with her little elfin face and dark eyes, she would be the one I would buy if I could afford to.

Mary
Mary

May 09, 2020

I like Sara, I think she would be fun to sew for!

Joel AGDollDad
Joel AGDollDad

May 09, 2020

I have been wanting to get my daughter a doll that has articulating parts, and these dolls seem like then perfect choice! I think my daughter would like Kayla and Hanna best, but they all seem wonderful!

Kelly B
Kelly B

May 09, 2020

Kayla is my favorite! thanks for the chance

Debbie
Debbie

May 09, 2020

Oh my goodness, what beautiful dolls! I think Bella is my favorite!

Bo B
Bo B

May 09, 2020

Stella Rock Star

Char
Char

May 09, 2020

Adorable and affordable! I love them all but Bella has the sweetest look.

Jean G
Jean G

May 09, 2020

All of these dolls are so adorable and they look like they would be fun to sew for as well. I like Bella the best but they are all so sweet.

Lori
Lori

May 09, 2020

I think I’d have to say Maya is my favorite, but it is tough to choose!

Georgia Nelson
Georgia Nelson

May 09, 2020

I like Sara, but it is hard to choose as they are all beautiful.

JJ
JJ

May 08, 2020

Sara is my favorite because her light does shine.

Mary
Mary

May 08, 2020

I love all the dolls, but Bella is my favorite. She follows her heart. I love 💘 free spirits!

Linda Smith
Linda Smith

May 08, 2020

Never seen these dolls in person, but from the pictures, I might like to have Sara.

Marcia Cook
Marcia Cook

May 08, 2020

It hard to choose one doll when they all are very beautiful but I would probably pick Bella! It would be fun to sew outfits for her!

Mary R.
Mary R.

May 08, 2020

I love all of these dolls. My favorites are Stella and Bella.

Marcia Cook
Marcia Cook

May 08, 2020

It hard to choose one doll when they all are very beautiful but I would probably pick Bella! It would be fun to sew outfits for her!

Leslie
Leslie

May 08, 2020

So cute! I love sweet little Sarah. What a cutie!

LouAnn Wilson
LouAnn Wilson

May 08, 2020

I like Bella. She tugs at my heart with her sweet smile.

Shana Dahl
Shana Dahl

May 08, 2020

I have ordered Bella and Sara after receiving your email. There is something adorable about Hanna and her colouring but she was out of stock. I’m not sure I can pick of favorite as they are all gorgeous!

Trina c
Trina c

May 08, 2020

I recently purchased Bella. She has the amber eyes. I really love the faces of ALL of them! I look forward to sewing some great outfits!

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