J.M Barrie’s tale about the magical boy who wouldn’t grow up has been a favorite of children for more than 100 years. Stage plays, a Broadway musical, Disney animated movies and live-action films have all kept this story alive for new generations. Even today, young girls are fascinated by Tinker Bell dolls and other fairies, while their mothers relive childhood memories of their favorite Never-Neverland characters.

A series of books depicting not just Tinker Bell, but her many friends in Neverland was begun in the past decade. Children now approach their imaginative games with even more ideas about the world these characters inhabit including the food they eat, what they wear and the jobs they do. Figures with moving parts make it easier for children to fully realize their creative games.

These dolls are often released as part of a promotion for a new film of DVD. They come with numerous extra costumes as well as additional accessories that might include tree houses, flower carts and other pieces that will stimulate the child’s imagination.

Fine Tinker Bell figurines also appeal to serious collectors. Never meant to be toys, these dolls are meant to live in a display case or a special shelf where they can be appreciated by viewers. Over the past century, Tinker Bell has undergone a number of changes, but even today’s Tinker Bell would be recognizable to your great-mother 100 years ago. Those who have early figurines have a real asset as well that will continue to appreciate in value.

Among many producers of commercial products, there is actually a Tinker Bell cult. From bed sheets, towel sets and children’s clothing to water bottles, tote bags and even lunch boxes, there’s hardly anywhere this diminutive, yet spunky creature of the wood doesn’t appear. There are even Tink designer sunglasses for the hardcore fans.

You can also invite Tinker Bell and her friends to a little girl’s birthday party. Cake dolls are made out of plastic and are inserted into a cake just before it is served. These waist-up figures are very nice party favors that can be given to party guests at the end of the celebration.

Like many favorite figures, these dolls are not just made of plastic. Buy the soft version instead. Along with her blanket and pillow, a child can snuggle-up to a plush Tinker Bell from her earliest months in the crib. Her notion of time will begin early if parents offer their child a wrist watch during the early school years with the face of Tink gazing-out from between the numbers and hands.

Finally, there are costume pieces that allow little girls to take on the character themselves. Retailers offer wings, wigs and those funky “leaf” dresses as well as tights, making an ideal choice for Halloween or other costume-theme party. Even adult women, looking for something quirky and amusing find appeal heere, reliving girlhood fantasies. It seems that Tinker Bell still has a strong appear for children of all ages – even those past thirty and under ninety.

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