Best Dora the Explorer Toys

Updated September 2020
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Best of the Best
Fisher-Price Dora & Friends: Talking Dora & Smartphone
Fisher-Price
Dora & Friends: Talking Dora & Smartphone
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Customer Favorite
Bottom Line

This well-deigned doll’s ability to talk and sing is great on its own, but the kid-friendly “smartphone” that interacts with Dora is a real treat for fans of the show.

Pros

Dora’s shirt and phone lights up. Make calls and listen to Dora’s friends. Phone and Dora doll interact. Durable. Includes brush, doll-sized phone, and batteries.

Cons

Phone and doll must re-sync every time they are turned on.

Best Bang for the Buck
Fisher-Price Train and Play Dora and Perrito
Fisher-Price
Train and Play Dora and Perrito
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Feature-packed
Bottom Line

This durable, innovative, and cute 2-pack of toys is even better when you learn how to help Dora train Perrito to sit, lie down, talk, and dance on his hind legs.

Pros

Dora’s cute dog Perrito does tricks as she moves her arm. Brushable hair. Perrito holds his dog toy. Dora talks in English and Spanish. Dora is 11.5 inches tall. Batteries included.

Cons

Dora may need help to stand on her own.

Mega Bloks Dora's Garden Gazebo
Mega Bloks
Dora's Garden Gazebo
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Trusted Brand
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This is an excellent introductory building toy set for little kids, and it’s bundled with a wide range of décor, accessories, and cute stickers to fully customize the set.

Pros

Customizable. Features chunky pieces for small hands. Many accessories and adorable gardening tools, plus two outfits for Dora. Easy to build. Includes Dora and Baby Blue Bird.

Cons

This construction set is somewhat pricy.

Nickelodeon Dora & The Lost City of Gold: Boots
Nickelodeon
Dora & The Lost City of Gold: Boots
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Simple Yet Solid
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Based on the live-action film, this plush Boots is the cutest, softest, and sturdiest toy of Dora’s simian best friend available.

Pros

Affordable. Ultra-soft and fluffy fur. Premium construction and design. Shiny red faux leather boots. Features a sweet smile that will cheer up your kiddo.

Cons

No talking, motion, or singing bonus features.

Nickelodeon Backpack & Map
Nickelodeon
Backpack & Map
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Easiest to Use
Bottom Line

Dora’s friends Map and Backpack are essential accessories for pretend playtime, and the plush purple pack is a charming and soft toy that little fans will enjoy.

Pros

Includes toy Map and Backpack characters. Map rolls out to display illustration. Backpack is wearable. Both have embroidered facial features. Cute designs.

Cons

Backpack is best for light use. Not a school backpack.

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How we decided

We purchase every product we review with our own funds — we never accept anything from product manufacturers.

33 Models Considered
7 Hours Researched
1 Experts Interviewed
419 Consumers Consulted
Zero products received from manufacturers.

We purchase every product we review with our own funds — we never accept anything from product manufacturers.

Dora the Explorer went on her very first adventure in 2000, and her lighthearted show has been a hit with young kids ever since. The long-running cartoon is known for its colorful cast, including her best pal Boots the monkey and Swiper the thieving orange fox. It's a hit for the child-friendly stories and handy bilingual lessons — Dora’s fans are thrilled to continue exploring, playing, and learning alongside her wildly varied toy line. There are plenty of Dora the Explorer toys out there, ranging from electronic dolls to cuddly plushies and beyond, so it’s a good idea to take a page from Dora’s playbook by looking at our picks of the best Dora the Explorer toys out there.

Other Products We Considered
The BestReviews editorial team researches hundreds of products based on consumer reviews, brand quality, and value. We then choose a shorter list for in-depth research and testing before finalizing our top picks. These are the products we considered that ultimately didn't make our top 5.
Nickelodeon
Dora the Explorer 15" Plush Doll
Nickelodeon
Dora the Explorer Deluxe Figure Set Toy Playset
Random House
Good Night, Dora! Bedtime Lift the Flap Storybook
Bendon Publishing
Dora the Explorer Giant Coloring Book w/Stickers
Nickelodeon
Dora the Explorer Time Teacher Watch
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Fisher-Price

Dora & Friends: Talking Dora & Smartphone

Fisher-Price

Dora & Friends: Talking Dora & Smartphone

This well-deigned doll’s ability to talk and sing is great on its own, but the kid-friendly “smartphone” that interacts with Dora is a real treat for fans of the show.
$49
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Mega Bloks

Dora's Garden Gazebo

Mega Bloks

Dora's Garden Gazebo

This is an excellent introductory building toy set for little kids, and it’s bundled with a wide range of décor, accessories, and cute stickers to fully customize the set.
$29
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Nickelodeon

Dora & The Lost City of Gold: Boots

Nickelodeon

Dora & The Lost City of Gold: Boots

Based on the live-action film, this plush Boots is the cutest, softest, and sturdiest toy of Dora’s simian best friend available.
$9
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Nickelodeon

Backpack & Map

Nickelodeon

Backpack & Map

Dora’s friends Map and Backpack are essential accessories for pretend playtime, and the plush purple pack is a charming and soft toy that little fans will enjoy.
$31
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Fisher-Price

Train and Play Dora and Perrito

Fisher-Price

Train and Play Dora and Perrito

This durable, innovative, and cute 2-pack of toys is even better when you learn how to help Dora train Perrito to sit, lie down, talk, and dance on his hind legs.
$45

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