I purchased this doll for my 7-year old granddaughter. She was able to operate it without reading the instructions. A lot of family members were impressed with the doll. I was not happy with the price but since it was what she wanted and brought a smile to her face I have gotten over the "sticker shock". Also, the fact that it was two gifts in one, (a camera and a doll) helped me to absorb the sticker shock.
My niece had been talking about this for months. I looked online and found it here for the lowest price. I didn't even know that it came in the African American version, so BONUS!! Fast shipping got it here weeks before Christmas. My niece hasn't put it down yet!