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

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!

Nanette
Nanette

May 08, 2020

They are all so adorable that it is hard to choose just one. Probably Hanna or Bella would be my first choices.

Debra
Debra

May 08, 2020

I love Bella! Such gorgeous eyes! Fun to have a Dianna Effner sculpt. Can’t wait to see what else is designed for her! Thanks!

Donna Deters
Donna Deters

May 08, 2020

I like the red head best. My daughter has red hair.

Eileen
Eileen

May 08, 2020

I just love Maya – they’re ALL adorable but that curly hair! So cute!

Donna Wade
Donna Wade

May 08, 2020

It is hard decision but love Sara or Bella.

Shirley
Shirley

May 08, 2020

They are all very cute. i like Bella.

Debra
Debra

May 08, 2020

I think these are the sweetest dolls ever! Hannah is definitely my favorite

Phyllis
Phyllis

May 08, 2020

Oh how I love Sara. Cant afford to buy her But would love to win her.

Wanda Whitley
Wanda Whitley

May 08, 2020

All these dolls are beautiful, but I would pick Bella as my favorite.

Deborah Sebring
Deborah Sebring

May 08, 2020

I love these dolls. I sure hope I win one because I cant afford to buy one right now.

Pauline Nissen
Pauline Nissen

May 08, 2020

Would love to win Bella. She is beauticians I would love to see for her.

lisa
lisa

May 08, 2020

I love Sara, she looks like my twin granddaughters.

Holly K
Holly K

May 08, 2020

They are all so charming but Bella is my favourite!

Rebecca
Rebecca

May 08, 2020

They are all adorable. Sara is my personal favorite.

Melani
Melani

May 08, 2020

I like all three of the original dolls.

Leesa Mergens Eason
Leesa Mergens Eason

May 08, 2020

I think Bella is so cute.

Karen Hawkins
Karen Hawkins

May 08, 2020

If them all, I like Sara and Hanna the most. They’re all adorable though.

Maria
Maria

May 08, 2020

I love all these dolls! Wonderful for children with great quality and articulation that also appeals to the adult collector! They work perfectly for realistic looking doll photography! So glad that Pixie Faire carries a wide variety of patterns for them! I hope these new dolls are around for a long time for everyone to enjoy!

Kathy
Kathy

May 08, 2020

What pretty girls. I have a penchant for red haired dolls so Bella & Stella get my vote. I especially like the toe spaces for potential flip-flops!

Judy Fisch
Judy Fisch

May 08, 2020

I love Dianna Effners work and fun to see a jointed doll come forth. All are so precious and will be versatile to go with all the fun clothes patterns that you have on your site. My Granddaughters will be sure to have one on their Christmas wish list.

Bonnie
Bonnie

May 08, 2020

These little ladies are so adorable!

Carol
Carol

May 08, 2020

While they are all cute, I like Sara the best!

Shari L Kalous
Shari L Kalous

May 08, 2020

She is adorable! I just love dolls!

Nancy
Nancy

May 08, 2020

I like Sara and Bella! They remind me of a younger me.

Barbara
Barbara

May 08, 2020

Those dolls are adorable, any of them would be a delight to play with and sew clothes for.

Vicki
Vicki

May 08, 2020

I love Bella, Sara, and Hanna. They all are really beautiful dolls though.

Beth
Beth

May 08, 2020

What sweet looking dolls. They have such gentle smiles. Although they are all cute, I like Sara and Bella best. Thanks for the contest

Dottie B
Dottie B

May 08, 2020

I think Bella is the prettiest, with Sara coming in a close 2nd.
Too bad none of these ever-so -beautiful dolls want to learn about Calculus, Abstract Vector Spaces, Black Holes, Electrical Engineering, Oceanography or be Small Business Owners. They all want to be Stars, Dancers and Musicians.
Of course, fashion for the former group is much more fun than the latter.
Thank you for showing us these soooo beautiful dolls!

Judy H
Judy H

May 08, 2020

I have Ruby Red Sara. Love sewing for this doll. I like all the other Ruby Red dolls. Sara would love a Sister. I really like all the different patterns for all the dolls at Pixie Faire They have such a great collection for each doll Thanks so much for your patterns.

Anna
Anna

May 08, 2020

It’s a toss-up between Hanna and Bella for me. I think they’re all really cute, but those two really stand out for me.

Mary Cox
Mary Cox

May 08, 2020

My favorite doll is Sara, with her long blonde hair like my granddaughters. She also has a beautiful smile and a kind face.

Brittany
Brittany

May 08, 2020

I like Bella the most out of all of them. I love how fun her hair looks!
They all have a very sweet expression though. Very cute!

Cathy
Cathy

May 08, 2020

Sara is my favorite. All are adorable.

BonnieGayle
BonnieGayle

May 08, 2020

As usual, all the dolls are pretty, I would like to have any one of them (ok all of them).

Diane Hare
Diane Hare

May 08, 2020

Oh the feet! They look more real. The joints are nice too, and the not-cloth upper torso. There are so many things to like, and the mis-fit of unintended clothing is so very much like real life. If not custom-stitched, real life sleeves were always too short when I was growing up & up & up.

Joanne
Joanne

May 08, 2020

I like Hanna. I like happy!

Betty Allen
Betty Allen

May 08, 2020

I love Maya’s curly hair, but I think i have to say Stella and red hair is my favorite.

anita
anita

May 08, 2020

they are all very sweet. My favorite is Bella however.

Sandra
Sandra

May 08, 2020

Thank your for a fantastic giveaway! I adore these dolls and have had one on my wish list since I first discovered them. The bank account thought otherwise so she is still on that list.

I love Stella she would be my first choice then Bella. But they are all adorable.

Amy W
Amy W

May 08, 2020

Bella is my favorite. I love her hair.

Barbara
Barbara

May 08, 2020

Love Stella,she looks like my granddaughter. Also love Sara. They are all lovely dolls.

Dena M
Dena M

May 08, 2020

I like Bella the best.

Carol
Carol

May 08, 2020

They all look and sound great. My favorites are Hanna and Stella.

Sharon Bronk
Sharon Bronk

May 08, 2020

I think my favorite is Bella.

Connie M
Connie M

May 08, 2020

Love the faces but Bella is my favorite. Love the way they can be posed!

Karin
Karin

May 08, 2020

I like all of them, but Sara calls out to me, as she exemplifies what I believe – that we should all let our light shine.

Sara
Sara

May 08, 2020

I love Sara…I think she must be named after me!

Leighanne
Leighanne

May 08, 2020

I’m in love with Sara and Bella!

Pat
Pat

May 08, 2020

Just ordered a Bella; looking forward to sewing for her. Thank you PF for alerting me to this lovely doll.

Joan
Joan

May 08, 2020

These dolls are beautiful! I really love Sarah and Bella best but Hannah is a little darling too! How do you choose! I collect dolls and my granddaughters love them too. They would love these bc they can bend and pose! Thank you!!

Carol
Carol

May 08, 2020

Thank you very much for having this giveaway. I think they are all beautiful and love reading their individual stories of dreams and ambitions, making a single choice impossible. I especially like Sara, letting her light shine with kindness as well as being an animal lover,and I like Bella, reaching for the stars with her dreams through self-expression. All of these girls have uplifting stories during this pandemic time of difficulty.

Janet
Janet

May 08, 2020

I just discovered these dolls and they are adorable. Hanna rocks her short hair and brown eyes. I also love Bella with her red hair and my daughter loves Sarah. These are so out of reach I’ll just be admiring from a distance!

Lyn K
Lyn K

May 08, 2020

Their faces make their personality shine through. All lovely dolls but Bella catches my eye most.
A doll foot that can wear flip flops, amazing. Would love for my great niece

Lois
Lois

May 08, 2020

I love them all and I love the patterns !

ET
ET

May 08, 2020

They are all cute

Lois Deroest
Lois Deroest

May 08, 2020

I would love Bella but they are all so enchanting

Michele
Michele

May 08, 2020

Bella would be my first choice. Love her auburn hair! It’s nice to see a small doll that’s made with such attention to detail!

Ann S
Ann S

May 08, 2020

I can’t decide between Sara and Bella, I like them both. They are beautiful dolls.

Sally Teetee
Sally Teetee

May 08, 2020

Beautiful doll – would love to add to my sewing collections.

Kathy
Kathy

May 08, 2020

These little gals have such sweet faces. Stella may be my favorite.

Sheila
Sheila

May 08, 2020

I love the face on this doll. Bella looks like my Granddaughter.

Debra Luecke
Debra Luecke

May 08, 2020

I would to win Bella for my great niece. She would love a doll like her to keep her American Girls company!!

Michelle Lepage
Michelle Lepage

May 08, 2020

I would love to win Bella for my little doll crazy niece, Kyla! She is the recipient of many of the doll clothes I sew and she would be thrilled to add her to her collection!

Lela
Lela

May 08, 2020

Such sweet dolls! Would love to have the opportunity to create outfits for one!

Karen l
Karen l

May 08, 2020

These dolls are just precious. I do not have abided, but would love to have one. The posing ability makes them extra special. Difficult to pick a fav. Their faces are all so sweet.

T
T

May 08, 2020

Bella has such beautiful eyes. And those “toes”. Wow!

T
T

May 08, 2020

Love the doll and those “toes” are absolutely awesome!

Lynn
Lynn

May 08, 2020

All the dolls are cute but Bella is almost my granddaughter Brooke’s twin! Then of course there is the fact that my oldest granddaughter name is Isabella, (Bella), I would love any of these dolls but am drawn to Bella first.

Angie619
Angie619

May 08, 2020

they’re all beautiful but I have 2 favorites, Bella & Sara

Susan
Susan

May 08, 2020

They are all beautiful, but Bella is my favorite.

Fran T
Fran T

May 08, 2020

Stella and Bella are my favorites, too precious!!

Beverly Scott
Beverly Scott

May 08, 2020

I love the faces on these dolls and especially the eyes. They are so life-like. I would love to have the Hannah doll for my Great-grand daughter.

Barby
Barby

May 08, 2020

I like Bella. She looks like a country girl with a sweet, confident face.

Marie
Marie

May 08, 2020

Don’t make me choose…LOL….

Christine S.
Christine S.

May 08, 2020

These are beautiful dolls. I think Rock Star Stella is adorable is my favorite. Though it is hard to pick a favorite as they are all so cute.

Donna
Donna

May 08, 2020

Such pretty doll faces. My granddaughter would love to pose these dolls. They are all lovely.

Joyce
Joyce

May 08, 2020

They’re all beautiful but I think I like Bella the most. Effner creates lovely dolls.

Juliette
Juliette

May 08, 2020

Sara is my pick, but I have a feeling I won’t be happy with just one.

sharon
sharon

May 08, 2020

I like Stella, she reminds me of my daughter

Diana
Diana

May 08, 2020

Stella and Bella are more favorites. Sweet.

Robin
Robin

May 08, 2020

Sarah is my favorite- love her sweet smile

Erika Elizabeth
Erika Elizabeth

May 08, 2020

Simply adore the new Ruby Red doll. Have been a fan of AGFT since their inception – and these dolls have become my favourite dolls. Ruby Red et al look like high quality dolls as well. At present, being a Canadian is a financial disaster – exchange rate is a whopping 1.42 we’re getting close to an added 1/2 dollar! Puts a real damper on buying US. Can’t rationalise the high cost. If and when markets rebound will definitely buy Ruby Red.

Jocelyn
Jocelyn

May 08, 2020

I would love Sara for one daughter and Bella for my other daughter. One is blond and the other is brunette; both with blue eyes. These are lovely dolls!

Faith Follmer
Faith Follmer

May 08, 2020

The Ruby Red fashion dolls have the sweetest facial expressions. Hard to pick out a favorite.

Linda Doverspike
Linda Doverspike

May 08, 2020

I love the Bella and Sara dolls . There expressions are so sweet .

Robin
Robin

May 08, 2020

I love Sara!! She is my favorite! I love her bio- kindness is so important- plus she is beautiful!!!!

Pat Stone
Pat Stone

May 08, 2020

I love Sara’s sweet face, and would enjoy her as an addition to my American Girl doll.

Judy
Judy

May 08, 2020

I like Sara. I hope my great granddaughter will look like her because she reminds me of my granddaughter..

Dellasue
Dellasue

May 08, 2020

I like Sara.

Janice
Janice

May 08, 2020

Sweet Sara should come live with me…I will make her lots of pretty clothes!!!

Michèle Groberman
Michèle Groberman

May 08, 2020

They are all very cute but I think Hanna is actually my favourite

Linda Reynolds
Linda Reynolds

May 08, 2020

Bella is my favorite! Her hair color goes so well with her sweet face!

Darlene
Darlene

May 08, 2020

Bella is my favorite

Kathy
Kathy

May 08, 2020

I like Bella, she is so pretty.

Monique
Monique

May 08, 2020

I really love Sara. She’s so sweet. Monique

Patricia
Patricia

May 08, 2020

They are all so beautiful it’s hard to choose one of them. I will go with Kayla because she reminds me of my best friends daughter whom I love as my own, she is very special to me and she is just like Kayla she’s always making sure her friends are doing the right thing, that they are positive to always make sure everyone is happy, she loves dancing, being outdoors and playing whatever is available. She specially loves spending time in her moms sewing room or mine during this hard times with the quarantine we have not had any time together so FaceTime So we can spend time sewing together, and just like Kayla she makes her own style of clothing for her dolls, she loves dressing them up. That’s why Kayla caught my heart.

Peggy
Peggy

May 08, 2020

These are beautiful dolls, I love them all. Sara and Bella are my favorites. Can’t wait to sew for them.

Barb
Barb

May 08, 2020

They are all so cute it was a hard decision but we like Bella and Sara. Both have such adorable faces and hair styles. They would be great fun to play with and to sew new clothing for. Thanks for all you do!!!

Brisja
Brisja

May 08, 2020

Bella is just adorable! Thanks for the lovely giveaway!

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