I got one out of curiosity and cause I like her outfit. Lots of hair product to wash out, unfinished edges on the sleeves and skirt, no wrist/ankle articulation but that's in competition with Barbie Extra Minis. These aren't so much mini as mid-size, I think. Good for a preteen-early teen type body.
So like, obviously Dream Ella as a line leaves much to be desired. But I was just looking at the Dream Ella Extra Iconic Minis, which I assume are meant to be counterparts/competitors for Barbie Extra Minis, and, just…
Barbie minis:
Dream Ella minis:
Dream Ellas are half an inch taller. Their proportions are better, their faces are better, their clothes are better. I was thinking about getting the white one to use as a body donor for my endless supply of damaged Dawn dolls, but she’s too pretty to decapitate.