Disney Princess Rapunzel vs Frozen Anna Doll: Which Should You Buy?
Two Mattel Disney fashion dolls in their film looks: Rapunzel with long hair and a tiara, Anna in her Frozen 1 travel outfit.
Mattel Mattel Disney Princess Rapunzel Fashion Doll in Signature
Mattel Mattel Disney Frozen Anna Fashion Doll in Frozen
Side by side
| Mattel Disney Princess Rapunzel Fashion Doll | Mattel Disney Frozen Anna Fashion Doll | |
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| Price | See on Amazon → | See on Amazon → |
| Rating | ★★★★★ 4.7 | ★★★★★ 4.7 |
| Review count | 24,189 | 6,238 |
| Brand | Mattel | Mattel |
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Our verdict
They are the same type of doll from the same maker, so the choice is simply which story your child loves. Rapunzel is the one for hair play: the listing stresses long hair for brushing and styling, plus a tiara and glitter bodice. Anna is the one for Frozen fans who want the blue and purple travel outfit with a cape, and two braids to style. If your child already has Frozen dolls, Anna slots straight in, and Mattel's Frozen range is sold as a collection.
Which one is for you?
- Tangled fans and children who mainly want a doll with long hair to brush and style. Read our full look at the Mattel Disney Princess Rapunzel Fashion Doll →
- Frozen fans, and children who like dressing a doll in a layered outfit with a cape. Read our full look at the Mattel Disney Frozen Anna Fashion Doll →
The two dolls side by side
The Rapunzel doll is described as posable, in a sparkling signature look inspired by Tangled. The listing says the outfit has a glitter bodice and a removable skirt with a storytelling pattern, plus a tiara and shoes that come off.
The Anna doll is posable too, in her blue and purple travel outfit from the first Frozen film. The listing says the soft cape, skirt and shoes are removable, and her hair is brushable and styled in two braids.
Hair and outfit play
Rapunzel's long hair is the selling point. Long hair is fun to brush but it tangles, so expect some upkeep. Anna's braids are easier to keep tidy but give less to restyle.
Anna has more separate clothing pieces (cape, skirt, shoes), which matters if a child enjoys dressing and undressing. Rapunzel has the tiara and shoes as extras. The two outfits are not interchangeable with each other, since both are specific looks.
Age, size and collecting
Mattel's own shop lists a comparable Frozen Anna fashion doll for ages 3 and up and says dolls cannot stand alone. We could not confirm the exact age label on these two listings, so check the box. Mattel says the Frozen fashion dolls are sold separately and subject to availability.
Neither listing gives a doll height in the text we could read, so size comparison with other fashion dolls is not possible here. They are fashion doll scale rather than small figures, according to the listings' wording.
Who should skip both
If your child wants a doll that stands, sings or lights up, these are plain posable dolls. If they want a toy for imaginative role play with more characters, look at a set. Browse the dolls and accessories category for more.
Also remember that long doll hair and small accessories such as tiaras and shoes are easy to lose. If the doll is for a younger child, keep an eye on the loose pieces, and read the age and choking warnings on the box.
Questions people ask
Which is better, Rapunzel or Anna?
Neither is better. Choose Rapunzel for Tangled and long hair, Anna for Frozen and a layered travel outfit.
Are both dolls the same size?
Both are sold as Mattel fashion dolls, but the listings text we could read gives no height, so check the box.
Can Anna's clothes fit Rapunzel?
Not reliably. Both outfits are specific looks, and the listings do not say they are interchangeable.
What age are these dolls for?
Mattel lists a similar Anna fashion doll for 3 and up. Check the age label on the packaging for these exact models.
Does the Anna doll stand on her own?
Mattel says its Anna fashion dolls cannot stand alone, so plan on a stand or a seat.
Sources
- Mattel, Disney Frozen Anna Fashion Doll (Winter Festival) shop page
- Amazon UK listing, Mattel Disney Princess Rapunzel Fashion Doll listing
- Amazon UK listing, Mattel Disney Frozen Anna Fashion Doll listing
Prices are pulled live from Amazon.
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