Review on Timeless Beauty: Semenov Wooden Russian Nesting Dolls - A Perfect Keepsake by James Hess

These dolls are very beautiful. Very good work, that's why I give 2 stars. However, the second doll seems to have been sealed with shellac. Unable to open. Even my husband tried to pry them off. It is impossible. I find it funny that the purpose of this toy is to be opened (by a child) and even a grown man cannot open it. I bought these even though I saw them in someone's review and wish I hadn't because they can't be returned. So now I'm stuck on a set of nesting dolls and can only open the first one. Complete disappointment. **Update: Revain helped me get it right and I really appreciate it. Thank you Reven