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

Kay
Kay

May 06, 2020

Sara is my favorinte because she loves animals and always want to help someone and just has a wonderful sunshiney outlook.

Dorothy
Dorothy

May 06, 2020

Bella is my favorite, with her sweet expression. They are all very attractive dolls.

Dani Rice
Dani Rice

May 06, 2020

I think I like Bella best. She reminds me of the way I looked at that age – and I certainly wish I’d had her self-confidence! All of them are such beauties.

Victoria M.
Victoria M.

May 06, 2020

I’ve been curious about these dolls.
Stella, Bella any Hannah would make my granddaughters very happy.

Kim C
Kim C

May 06, 2020

Bella is my favorite! Her hair color is so natural looking!

Susan
Susan

May 06, 2020

My favorites are Bella (love her eyes!) or Maya (lover her hair!). I really like the detail in their feet too.

Laurie
Laurie

May 06, 2020

I’ve never heard of the RRFF dolls. They are all cute. No favorite yet. Thanks for the chance to win!

Deborah Fields
Deborah Fields

May 06, 2020

I like Shine Lot. She looks like her name. I also like Bella
and both the new ones. Guess I just like all of them!

Monya
Monya

May 06, 2020

They are all so adorable but I like Bella!

Ann English
Ann English

May 06, 2020

These dolls are beautiful and to have a Dianna Effner doll…oh, my goodness. Sara looks like my granddaughter. Just beautiful!!!

BL
BL

May 06, 2020

She is adorable. I have a Wellie Wisher and she needs a friend to share clothes.

Cass
Cass

May 06, 2020

These are so cute! Bella is my favorite. Looks like she has cute little freckles!

Nadine
Nadine

May 06, 2020

Sara, She looks like my daughter!

Dotti G
Dotti G

May 06, 2020

I love them all, but then I love Dianna Effner dolls. :-) Sara is my favorite though closely followed by Bella and Stella.

Linda in PA
Linda in PA

May 06, 2020

I love Sara. That blonde hair and blue eyes was so me when I was little! Of course, when I was little, I wanted a doll who looked like I wanted to look, not like I did! Now that I’m (so much!) older, I miss that blonde hair. I kind of like Stella, too. I wish her picture was a little more clear. Since I take my dolls out for photography, pose-ability is everything and BJDs are pretty good for that. Thanks for the contest and for introducing these new cuties. :)

Loretta Lytle
Loretta Lytle

May 06, 2020

I love Hanna the best, she reminds me of myself when young, Sara reminds me of my daughter who loves animals.

Cathy Greenwalt
Cathy Greenwalt

May 06, 2020

I love both Stella and Bella, because I have two granddaughters who are redheads, and it is hard to find little beautiful dolls with red hair.

Cathy

Nancy
Nancy

May 06, 2020

What an adorable doll. My grand daughter would love her. Thank you for the offer.

Monique
Monique

May 06, 2020

Maya is my favorite

Sharon P
Sharon P

May 06, 2020

I really like Maya. Think my granddaughter would love her in A few years. I have time to make her a new wardrobe.

Barb Salmonson
Barb Salmonson

May 06, 2020

I love these girls. I just got Bella and Hanna is my next choice. Loving the patterns for them!

Marilee
Marilee

May 06, 2020

What sweet faces! I love Bella.

Marylin
Marylin

May 06, 2020

I like Bella best as she has auburn hair like my grandchildren. Also, the size matches my granddaughter’s doll – 14 1/2 inches.

Wendy
Wendy

May 06, 2020

Love the Diana Effner faces!

Susan
Susan

May 06, 2020

Very cute dolls and I like that they are articulated too.

Kerri
Kerri

May 06, 2020

They are all adorable, I would be happy with any of the face sculpts.

Florence
Florence

May 06, 2020

They are so much fun! I love Hanna! Thanks for the giveaway!

Holly
Holly

May 06, 2020

I’d have to say either Bella or Stella would be my choice. What can I say, I’m a sucker for a redhead!

Carol L
Carol L

May 06, 2020

I like Bella the best. Such a dreamy expression on her face!

Rebecca M
Rebecca M

May 06, 2020

Maya is definitely my favorite—she reminds me so much of my daughter when she was a tween. Right down to the glitter!

victoria @reveriedolls
victoria @reveriedolls

May 06, 2020

They are all super cute, especially Bella!

Arlanna Fries
Arlanna Fries

May 06, 2020

I love Hannah and Bella’s facial expressions, they are both beautiful. As choices are made from experiential differences from the individual viewers’ life, I do find the resemblances of these two dolls comparable to friends that I recall of my own childhood. A remarkable job!

wendy
wendy

May 06, 2020

sara!

Candy
Candy

May 06, 2020

I love the Diana effner faces.I like Bella the best, then Hanna. I love making doll clothes.I do not have any wellie wishers or ruby red galleria dolls. Thank you for all the fantastic pattern s you offer us. So many talented designers.

Candace
Candace

May 06, 2020

Maya has such beautiful hair… She is my fav.

Lucretia Crowe
Lucretia Crowe

May 06, 2020

I think Hanna is my favorite because she is all about happiness.

Chriss
Chriss

May 06, 2020

Stella is so pretty with her red hair and green eyes! I’d have to say she’s my favorite.

Jeretta Bliss
Jeretta Bliss

May 06, 2020

I love all of them, I think Maya is so cute and sweet, I would love, love to win a Ruby Doll.
Thank you for sharing.

Christine
Christine

May 06, 2020

They are all very cute, but Sara is the one that stands out for me. :D

NANCY
NANCY

May 06, 2020

I love all of them. Sarah is my favorite. I love there smiling faces.

Adrianne
Adrianne

May 06, 2020

They have beautiful faces. I would love to win one.

Sandy
Sandy

May 06, 2020

I love them all! I can relate to each personality, and they are all so cute. Would to have one of each!

Donna
Donna

May 06, 2020

I love Maya. The curly hair is gorgeous.

Carole
Carole

May 06, 2020

Bella is just so cute. She is my favorite.

Marie-Josee
Marie-Josee

May 06, 2020

The doll I prefer is Bella, with her brown hair and blue eyes.

Karen
Karen

May 06, 2020

Love these dolls!

kathleen
kathleen

May 06, 2020

Sara looks so sweet.

Karen Aris
Karen Aris

May 06, 2020

I have fallen for these cuties. Sara would be fun to dress. Or Hanna, or Belle or any of the others….They are all darling.

Amelia Ostrowski
Amelia Ostrowski

May 06, 2020

My girls would love any of these dolls, but I especially like Maya and her gorgeous hair!

Jane
Jane

May 06, 2020

I love their faces! Hanna and Maya are my favorites!!!

Kathleen LaCava
Kathleen LaCava

May 06, 2020

I love both Sara and Bella!! They are both very cute, I love to make clothes for dolls for myself or others by request. I have several 18 inch dolls-Gotz,American Girl, etc I love to refurbish dolls and give them to little girls.

Sylvia
Sylvia

May 06, 2020

Sara is my favorite. She looks just like my granddaughter. Would love to make clothes for her.

Deanna Maxwell
Deanna Maxwell

May 06, 2020

Love them all so beautiful. They have such lovely faces.

Kathleen McMullen
Kathleen McMullen

May 06, 2020

My great granddaughter would love Kayla….she also has dark hair and dark eyes with the same complexion..

Cynthia
Cynthia

May 06, 2020

I think Bella and Maya have the sweetest faces of the dolls.

Rita
Rita

May 06, 2020

I love these dolls for many reasons …..I do love their hair a lot …they are sweet girls and I love Diana Effner sculpts <3

BevM
BevM

May 06, 2020

What cute, delicate dolls!

Sandra Stuckless
Sandra Stuckless

May 06, 2020

I love Dianna Effner’s doll faces! They have such character and personality! Bella seems like an imp, but I would love either of her friends just as much!

Teri Bramblet
Teri Bramblet

May 06, 2020

Love the size of these dolls. Am excited to see faces by Diana Effner. Would love to be the one to win Hanna. If I did I would definitely be “Thinking Happy Thoughts”!

Marge
Marge

May 06, 2020

Since I don’t own any of these dolls and know very little about these sweet dolls, I’d pick Sara, as she reminds me most of my DD who has blue eyes and had very blond hair as a youngster! What a great give-away – thanks, Pixie Faire!

Sheila
Sheila

May 06, 2020

Love beautiful Bella. She is so special.

Marilyn
Marilyn

May 06, 2020

I like Bella but all of the dolls are adorable.
Marilyn

Deb w
Deb w

May 06, 2020

Bella is my favorite

Carolyn Lang
Carolyn Lang

May 06, 2020

Sara and Bella would both win my heart. Sara looks like a sweet gentle girl – and Bella looks sweet but may like to listen to a funny story anytime!

Lindsay A.
Lindsay A.

May 06, 2020

I love Stella the best, she is so cute! RRFF appeal to me so much more than the Wellie Wisher dolls, they are so sweet looking.

Margaret I.
Margaret I.

May 06, 2020

Bella , Maya or Sara any one of the three….would take first place…but I also like my wellie wisher. One of these would be nice to add to my collection, and I know one of my little granddaughters would love any one of them.

Charlene
Charlene

May 06, 2020

These dolls are beautiful!

Kathleen LaCava
Kathleen LaCava

May 06, 2020

I am a 77year old woman who has collected many dolls and also repaired and dressed many more for girls who would not have a doll. I have purchased many patterns from Pixie Faire, mostly for 18 inch dolls. I would love to have a 14 inch doll. These are very attractive dolls.

Doris
Doris

May 06, 2020

Thank you for the chance to win. I love Diana Effner’s dolls. And Wellie Wishers. And HFHD.

I like Bella best or maybe Maya. I love them all.

Heidi
Heidi

May 06, 2020

I love Bella as she reminds me of my niece!

Pam
Pam

May 06, 2020

I LOVE Bella, then I saw Stella. Now I don’t know which I prefer.

Vicki
Vicki

May 06, 2020

My favorite is Bella. She is the first one I bought. I am very happy to see all the patterns that are being made for these dolls. I buy them as soon as they become available.

Nicole
Nicole

May 06, 2020

I have been admiring these dolls and I am sure my grand-daughter would just love to have one of them.

Pamela Groves
Pamela Groves

May 06, 2020

Bella and Sara are beautiful. I would love to make them some new clothes

Linda K
Linda K

May 06, 2020

These dolls all have such sweet faces! But If I have to choose, I have to go with Sara!

Janet Mahoney
Janet Mahoney

May 06, 2020

They’re all beautiful but I think Bella is my fav! Would love to win one.

Danette Parsons
Danette Parsons

May 06, 2020

Bella is my favorite. Thanks.

June
June

May 06, 2020

I love Hannah. She reminds me of my granddaughter who has dark hair and dark brown eyes. I’m a sucker for brown eyes. Bella is sweet too.

Gail K
Gail K

May 06, 2020

These dolls are so beautiful!! I love that they are jointed! Would really love to win one!!

Cheryl Mahoney
Cheryl Mahoney

May 06, 2020

I like Hanna the best because her hair is short like mine! LOL I’ve seen photos with her hair pulled into 2 ponytails and she looks adorable. I know she’d be really cute in that faux button jumper. I’ll definitely make that for her if she gets to come live with me . . .

Debra Beheler
Debra Beheler

May 06, 2020

These dolls are beautiful! All have pretty faces and Ruby is simply adorable! It is impossible to choose a favorite.

Ruth
Ruth

May 06, 2020

I just love that you can pose these dolls and I really love their faces!

Linda A C
Linda A C

May 06, 2020

I love Sarah and I know my granddaughter would love to style her hair.

Ann
Ann

May 06, 2020

I am a HUGE fan of Dianna Effner! I’ve followed her since she was selling doll molds and kits. I’ve wanted to own one of her dolls forever, watch and rewatch her video on YouTube, and look in on her studio periodically. She is wonderful to listen to and has always tried to make her dolls available. I am so happy that she is making these affordable play dolls. They are lovely. And yes I am saving . . . my favorites are Bella, Stella, Sara & Hanna (in that order!). So, glad they showed up here!! :-)

Peggy Jorgensen
Peggy Jorgensen

May 06, 2020

Sara is my favorite. Blonde, blue eyes, animal lover. She could be me as a child.

Katherine E Ackerman
Katherine E Ackerman

May 06, 2020

It would be nice to have on of these lovely dolls. I only have one 14 1/2 dolls and none of my dolls have arms or legs that you can move differently.

Misty Chapman
Misty Chapman

May 06, 2020

Bella would be my favorite, I love her auburn hair! She’d be super cute with either green or amber eyes.

Lesley from NE
Lesley from NE

May 06, 2020

They are all so pretty, but I think Bella is my favorite.

Susan
Susan

May 06, 2020

They are so sweet and they pose! Love Miss Bella!

Pam
Pam

May 06, 2020

Hanna, Bella and Sara are all my favorites! I’ve been looking at these dolls and would love to win one.

Marjorie Brown
Marjorie Brown

May 06, 2020

I connect with Sara and Bella. My pick is Sara for being kind to everyone. I love all of them including Ruby

Vera
Vera

May 06, 2020

I like dolls that have happy faces and these dolls seem to be happy.

Sandra
Sandra

May 06, 2020

My favorite is Bella

Leann
Leann

May 06, 2020

Oh my gosh ~ they are all beautiful! It’s too hard to pick a favorite; we want them all!

Sarah B
Sarah B

May 06, 2020

I like Bella best. I love the brown hair and light eyes combination.

Jillaurellia
Jillaurellia

May 06, 2020

I love the posing!

Marsha
Marsha

May 06, 2020

I think they are all adorable.

sherry g.
sherry g.

May 06, 2020

We already have Bella and Hanna, and love them both! They are so fun to sew for!

Melissa
Melissa

May 06, 2020

I like Bella because she is not afraid to dream big and work to achieve those dreams.

Manuela Wilson
Manuela Wilson

May 06, 2020

I really Love Bella she is my favourite, she seems to have a bubbly personality and a gorgeous smile. I would love to have her as my very own she is so special.

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