To thank you, our loyal followers whether you follow us on our blog, Facebook, Twitter or subscribe to our eUpdates, we have a great contest to launch on our Blog! Hooray! (Fanfare, trumpets, wild applause!)

Our first giveaway prize will be a random draw for one $100 CDN voucher good for any Corolle doll, fashions or accessories in our stores or our website! For Entry Rules and Regulations, please see below.

If you're familiar with Corolle then you know what a great voucher this is. We've written about the high quality of Corolle products before -- from the age appropriate dolls, to their hint of Vanilla scent, to the exquisite French-styled fashions that are available and, of course, the beautiful, washable and easy-to-style hair.

Children love these dolls, and with the large number of accessories and continuous launch of new fashions, Corolle provides plenty of opportunities to add to a child's Corolle collection.

Check out our selection on our website to see what we have available in Corolle items. Mastermind is the largest Corolle retailers in North America!

HOW TO ENTER THIS GREAT CONTEST:

Leave a comment at the end of this blog post telling us one of the following (when you leave the comment make sure that you enter your email address so that we can contact you if you win! This comment email will not be displayed publicly, nor will it be used for anything other than this contest):

• Search through our Corolle catalogue on our website and tell us which Corolle doll, fashion or accessory you would spend your $100 gift certificate on if you won. Click here to go straight to the Corolle section of our website.
• Become a fan of our Facebook page (and comment here telling us that you are a fan).
• Become a fan of Corolle on their Facebook page (and comment here telling us that you are a fan).
  
• Follow us on Twitter (and comment here telling us that you follow us on Twitter).
• Subscribe to our eUpdates (and comment here telling us that you subscribed).
• Upload a photo to Mastermind's Facebook page of a Corolle doll your child already has in a favourite outfit (and comment here telling us you've uploaded a photo).

THE SCOOP:

1. Kids, make sure Mom and Dad help with this (entrants must be 18 or older)
   
2. Contest entrants must live within Canada or the contiguous USA
3. Delivery of prize is limited to shipping within Canada and the contiguous United States of America.
4. Gift voucher may be used in one of our stores or online. If online, regular shipping of value of the prize ($100 CDN) is included by parcel post.
5. Contest entrants may enter once per option as stated in the "How to Enter" section (ie., an entrant may subscribe to our eUpdate, become a fan of our facebook page, and follow us on Twitter which would constitute three entries. Each action should be added as a separate comment in the comment section).
6. The winner will be chosen using Random.org. a random number generating website.
7. The winner will be contacted by us using their email address. The winner's email address will not be published publicly.
8. Upon determining the winner, we will notify the winner by email. The winner will have 72 hours to respond. If we do not hear from the winner during that time, a new winner's name will be drawn.

Entries may be posted between March 24 and April 14, 2010. A random number will be drawn on April 15, 2010, the number will correspond to the comment entry and the winner will be notified via email.

--Cathy the Toy Mom

Mastermind prides itself on carrying high quality toys that will stand not only the test of time, but also all the hugging and squeezing a child can throw at any toy. In the doll section, Corolle dolls qualified under this criteria. In fact, Mastermind carries the largest selection of Corolle dolls in Canada. Corolle makes dolls for every age group from newborn to 5+. They're made using a combination of soft vinyl and double-stitched cloth and foam and the dolls are made with more vinyl for older ages groups so that they can be changed easily. If you've ever had a Corolle doll before you'll also notice that it has a very slight smell of vanilla about it -- but you can only notice it if you hold it up to your nose (in other words, it does not replace a bottle of Fabreze!).

My daughter received a Les Cheries doll (Clara) for Christmas when she was 5. The Les Cheries series targets the little fashionista in your life with hip outfits and accessories. There are endless new outfits and accessories for this line. My daughter didn't let Clara out of her sight for years. It also helped with birthday presents as new outfits and accessories could be introduced on those occasions. The outfits always come with some sort of additional accessory such as a purse or shawl or matching shoes. All the clothes and dolls are designed in France, so their outfits have a certain chicness about them that little girls will appreciate. As with all Corolle dolls with hair, the hair is so sturdy it can be brushed for hours, shampooed and dried.

There is also a wilder line of dolls with smiling cheerful faces and bright purple, red, yellow or orange hair called "Les Dollies." Their clothes are colourful and lots of fun.

For the little mommy in your life there are plenty of options.

The 17" Baby Doll comes in three formats: Baby Lia is interactive and lets you know when she's hungry, tired or lonely, and when you feed her she'll make slurping sounds. She has 16 interactions and speaks four languages.

Baby Lia baby makes baby sounds if you squeeze her hand.

Nourisson is a beautiful little baby with a soft huggable body. Dressed in white with lace trim and cute little booties.

There are plenty of outfits for the 17" baby dolls from fleece outerwear to extra sneakers.

14" Baby Dolls: The fun babies in this category are "Drink and Wet Emma" and "Drink and Wet Paul." Paul is the only anatomically correct baby drink and wet doll on the market. Press his tummy and he'll go to the bathroom. Paul and Emma come with diapers, a bottle, and a potty.

11-12" Baby Dolls: There are a variety of babies available with soft bodies and vinyl arms and legs. They have happy faces, some dolls have hair (Calin Yang and Calin Cheerful Blonde) and some come with baby caps or headbands (Calin Naima, Calin Charming Sweet Pink) and there is even a set of twins! There are wonderful accessories for this sized doll such as the bed/playpen and baby swing -- not to mention plenty of outfits!

14" Toddler Dolls -- are just like, well, toddlers! Their outfits are a little more sophisticated and there is even a ballerina outfit. They all have charming faces with eyes that open and shut, beautiful hair that can be brushed, washed and dried over and over. The dolls consist of soft bodies with vinyl arms and legs.

Accessories: Corolle strollers are made to fit all sizes of Corolle doll from 12" to 20." There are both prams and strollers available (although the pram is recommended for dolls 14" or bigger).
If your girl is a hairstylist at heart there is the Corolle Hairdressing Doll which comes with barrettes, clips, a brush and makeup.

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