Gabby's Dollhouse Characters: Who's Who and What to Buy

Gabby and Pandy Paws

Gabby is the live-action host; Pandy Paws is her half-cat, half-panda sidekick and the character most children name first. Pandy plush is the single safest gift in the range.

If you are buying for a child who is new to the show, start here — the character is recognisable even before they have finished season one.

MerCat, Cakey Cat and CatRat

MerCat owns the bathroom and drives water and sea play. Cakey Cat is the emotional baker whose room is the kitchen. CatRat collects things and hides in the craft room, which makes him the favourite of children who like sorting and tidying.

These three carry the most episodes, so their playsets have the deepest tie-in to what your child has already watched.

DJ Catnip and Kitty Fairy

DJ Catnip runs the music room and appeals to children who dance through episodes. Kitty Fairy's garden room brings plants and growing into the story, which pairs nicely with a real windowsill seed kit.

Both make good second or third purchases once the dollhouse is established.

Match the character to the play style

Instead of buying the newest release, watch what your child already does. Water play means MerCat. Pretend cooking means Cakey. Collecting and sorting means CatRat. This single check prevents most unused-toy regret.

Our room-by-room guides break down what each character does in the show and what to do at home afterwards.

Questions parents ask

How many Gabby's Dollhouse characters are there?

Six Gabby Cats appear regularly — Pandy Paws, MerCat, Cakey Cat, CatRat, DJ Catnip and Kitty Fairy — alongside Gabby herself and recurring visitors.

Which character is most popular with young children?

Pandy Paws, by a wide margin. He appears in nearly every episode and his plush is the most commonly gifted item in the range.

Do character figures fit inside the dollhouse?

The small figures do. Plush versions are usually oversized and are meant for cuddling rather than dollhouse play.