The Astolat Dollhouse Castle

If you’re looking to buy a doll house for your child, you can’t go wrong with a castle. There are several options available, including Disney princess, Melissa & Doug, KidKraft, and KAINSY. Our top choice received honest reviews from 386 consumers, and has a rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars. Our top pick comes from a Chicago-based toy designer and blogger, Jimmy Roof. His expertise lies in toys and baby products, and he has written several articles on this topic.

The Astolat Dollhouse Castle is an exquisite example of miniature art. It is nearly nine feet high, weighs over 800 pounds, and houses more than 10,000 miniature pieces. It recently finished a rare public exhibition in New York City. The castle, which was designed by Colorado-based miniaturist Elaine Diehl, was built between 1974 and 1987 and contains 29 rooms containing over 10,000 pieces, including a wine cellar, kitchen, library, bar, and armory.