The activity board is great. As had been said, even with out the dolls. It is so neat I got a second one. I am not even sure just what I am going to do with it.

The recess set is nice, not sure if it will work with 18 inch dolls are well though. The best thing about it is the mat. I think you can make it work, but not as well. My DD sometimes plays with it with out dolls though. (the T ball especaily.)