Dolls~Melissa & Doug 14" Princess Celeste & Ballerina Victoria (2 Pc. Set)-Lot

Description

Melissa & Doug, LLC (formerly Lights, Camera, Interaction!, Inc) is an American manufacturer of children's toys, including wooden puzzles, arts & crafts products, plush toys, and other educational toys. The company was founded in 1988 by Melissa and Doug Bernstein in their basement, and in Doug's parents' garage. All products are designed at its Wilton, Connecticut headquarters by a team led by Melissa.
The company has factories in the U.S. and abroad with about 1,000 employees worldwide, including some in China. A 2013 New York Times profile reported that it had achieved double-digit growth every year.
Good Morning America reported that the company has made more than 5,000 products, putting them "in the same league as toy titans Mattel and LEGO."
History
The private company was founded in 1988 when the co-founders left corporate careers to start their own company. Three of their four parents were educators, so they were drawn to doing something involving children.
Later on, Melissa and Doug Bernstein made three short films for home video under the "Lights, Camera, Interaction!" banner and under the name "Special Friends", all of these films starring 12-year-old Brett Ambler: "You On Kazoo!" (1989), which promoted a Kazoo toy; "Let's Sing-Along" (1990), which promoted a microphone toy; and "Ring-Along, Sing-Along" (1991), promoting a bell-ringing toy. The videotapes were marketed directly to small, independent toy stores, but did not sell well. However, these three short films would become famous in the 2010s, when "You on Kazoo!" was uploaded to YouTube, and became a viral meme, thanks to the kazoo scenes, as "The Kazoo Kid" would later become the official nickname for its star, Brett Ambler. The video was remixed by Mike Diva in February 2016, and sampled by Florian Rehn Olsson in his SoundCloud song "dootdoot".
The first product that brought them attention was the Fuzzy Farm Puzzle, a wooden puzzle with texture. An extensive line of wooden puzzles followed. In the late 1990s, the company expanded into wooden toys, arts & crafts, pretend play, plush toys, and more.
In 2010, private equity firm Berkshire Partners became an owner of Melissa & Doug.
The company was fined ,386 on November 15, 2012, by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement for hiring unlawful employees.
In 2016, Melissa Bernstein told Good Morning America that she thinks that imaginary play helps children explore, create, take risks, and discover who they really are.
In 2017, Melissa & Doug was acquired by AEA Investors.
The Melissa & Doug philosophy matches the American Academy of Pediatrics' recommendation that parents limit screen time for young children.
The company sponsors an entrepreneurship program at Duke University, Melissa's alma mater, providing funding and mentors throughout the year. Melissa and Doug Bernstein help students in the program. Melissa and Doug have also endowed a leadership program for students at the University of Connecticut, Doug's alma mater, where he had been very involved in student activities as an undergraduate.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                PLEASE NOTE* I could have dolls name wrong. I tried my best to find the correct name, and information on doll. Forgive me if I am wrong on her name/ verse information about doll will probably be wrong. Doll is set up AS IS with randomly selected accessories. Doll, and all accessories are used/ NOT new some show wear and tear to them. Extra clothes, and accessories are still available on line, in stores, all over!! Please see all attachments for a visual view of doll, along with details. Expand photos if needed to view details closer. Never submerge your doll into water. Clean-up on doll is simple, use cold water, soft wash cloth, mild soap to clean area. Never use dryer, curling irons, hot rollers, or hair sprays on doll. Wash hair with a mild soap, and cold water. Towel dry. Use a small amount of fabric softener on dolls hair after washing it. Allow softener to sit in hair for an hour or two, then rinse thoroughly, and towel dry. This gives doll a nice smell, and helps with tangles. Doll stand in photos IS NOT INCLUDED WITH DOLL.  All items for doll were randomly selected, and put together by my helpers (children)! Clothing and accessories are all used, and shows wear and tear. Some dolls need some cleaning (the ones that do, I will try and point out in each listing, as well as in photos).                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Caring for Dolls
How should I clean and help preserve my dolls and accessories?
We’re so glad you want to take care of your doll and her things. For doll faces and bodies, simply wash the surface gently until clean with a wet, soapy cloth, and then air dry at room temperature. For clothing and accessories, spot clean with cold water and a mild soap, and then air dry. Do no put any doll, clothing, or accessory in the washing machine, dryer or near any direct heat source.
How should I care for my dolls’ hair?
For best results, it is recommended to use a wire brush.
Divide doll’s hair into small sections and gently brush them one at a time. Make sure to brush out the tangles starting from the bottom of the hair and then moving up.
Mist doll’s hair lightly with water from a spray bottle if you are having a hard time detangling it.
If doll has wavy hair, be very gentle when brushing the ends, as this will help preserve the curls.
For tight curls, finger style the doll’s hair. Separate a small section of the hair and work your fingers through it, twirling as you go.
For braided styles, tightly braiding the doll’s hair while damp will help control frizzy ends.
Avoid using styling products like gel or mousse, as this may damage the doll’s hair.
Avoid using a blow dryer, hot rollers, curling or straightening iron.
Always keep doll’s hair away from extreme heat.