The Ashton-Drake Galleries Lifelike Annabelle's Hugs Monkey Doll, 22 Inches, RealTouch Vinyl, Pink Polka-Dot Outfit

I ordered two. Shipping was fast once sent. Took two days to receive. Ordered them on a Friday received them today. Thursday. Well packaged. She is a cutie. Very photogenic. Her outfit is custom made for her. So it hides all material etc. she has a diaper on. She does hold on to you and hugs. She can also pose in different positions. She loves playing with her feet and going on piggy back rides. She’s not a comfortable snuggle orangutan. I purchased the baby Umi from a different company and she’s silicone. She’s adorable. YoMe (Annabelle) loves her baby sissy. Loves comforting her & letting Umi suck her finger. My mom’s a Annabelle does move her head size to side easily. Mine doesn’t move at all. It’s stiff. so they are sending a replacement & mine is going back. Can’t wait for the new one! Very difficult to hold if head won’t turn. If your carrying her in arms her head needs to turn to the side instead of straight. Just like if she’s hugging you, her head should turn to one side. (Manually turn it) So if your buying an Annabelle I highly recommend. You can position her arms while on her back and pretend your tickling her and move just her feet and her hands & arms will move at same time. You can move her feet while on her back and teach her patty cake. If you use her hands to teach her, her feet will move and patty cake. Can’t wait for new one to arrive !! Hope all these pics help you get a better look and understanding of her.

I got this doll for my sister who recently suffered a stroke and was lonely....she fell in love with her and carries her everywhere, including the grocery store. She has been stopped by strangers wanting to see her and touch her and of course, get a picture of her. She looks alive, and is just huggable by anyone. I would recommend her to anyone. You could never put a price on the change it has made for my sister.

My 98 year old Mother with dementia has been asking for a monkey. She lives in a care facility and I have brought her various dolls and stuffed animals in the over 4 years that she has lived there. Nothing I have brought has made quite as big of a hit with the patients and staff as Annabelle. Everyone follows my Mother around to get a turn to hold Annabelle and have a picture taken with her. She is very well made and looks very lifelike. She is a bit stiff and her head doesn't turn but looks quite real. I can see that she would not be good for a young child because he hair is delicate but would be great for an older child or an adult. I am extremely happy with this purchase. She has already brought so much joy to many and is quite the conversation piece. I was so happy that I just ordered another monkey doll from the same company that makes Annabelle. When she's not at Mom's, she stays on the bed in my guest room. I love her as well.

When we ordered this everyone said it would be creepy, but it’s not! It’s super cute!! Our little girl loves it. It’s made very well and we are not at all worried about her “messing it up.” Glad we purchased!

Bought for my great niece she loves it, scared her at first because it looks so real

My daughter bought this for herself....She was so excited, but a bit disappointed when she opened her because she had been studying this doll for over a year, and the head is supposed to turn, but it's glued in place, so it doesn't turn at all, but she has still fallen in love with her...

My granddaughter wanted this monkey and though pricey it was worth the money. She's seven years old and loves all animals but especially apes. Since receiving this from Christmas, it's been her ever present companion. The only negative I can see is that since the hair is glued on and not rooted (like American Girl dolls), it may one day be bald as she liked to comb its hair. :)

Wife loved this doll it was. Christmas present.