Common materials include vinyl, plastic, and polyester. Several dolls combine a vinyl head and/or limbs with a soft or weighted cloth body.
Suggested ages in listings span roughly from 2 years up to 14 years and older. Many play dolls are marked for 3 years and up.
Poseability varies from non‑articulated baby dolls to fully poseable fashion dolls. Some listings specify articulated limbs or a number of articulation points; exact flexibility depends on the specific product.
Listings show a range of skin tones including Light, Medium Light, Medium, Deep, Deep Tan, and some entries marked "Varies."
Listings highlight lifelike features such as realistic vinyl heads/limbs, handset or rooted eyes and hair, hand‑applied eyelashes and hand‑painted hair, rooted hair on some dolls, and weighted or soft cloth bodies for a realistic feel.