Hi!

I got Nellie a few months ago after I decided to return Jess, since I just didn't bond with her at all, and I have been quite happy with Nellie. I adored Samantha's stories when I was younger and I really liked the Samantha movie too. Nellie's whole orphan story is so compelling--I just had to get her! I agree that Nellie's hair is a bit messy for some reason...I wish it was about 3/4 of an inch longer, then maybe it would be easier to style.

Now I am rereading all of Samantha's books in anticipation of purchasing her sometime soon. I would suggest that you read both Nellie's book and the Samantha books if you've got the time because this may influence your decision as to whom to get first.

I had decided to try to hold off on getting Samantha in case my DD might want to get her someday, but since DD is only 4, some wonderful enablers here have posted such cute Samantha pictures that I've been persuaded not to wait--we can always have 2 Samantha's someday right?

I got #24 to be Bridget and Emily is coming as a Christmas gift to be renamed Jenny, so Samantha will be the last of the sisters to join the family.

Maybe Ria and Joyfulone (Morgan) and some of the other HBers with lovely Samantha's will see this and enable you too!

HTH's!

Katie