I never got into the Polly Pocket craze as a kid, due in no small part to a fairly strict adherence to gender stereotypes.  That being said, I don’t recall them ever entering our household, even in the hands of my older sister.  There were several Barbies and similar toys, but Polly Pockets seem to have passed us by.  However, even now I find the concept to be pretty fun: a portable capsule toy that contains a customizable world within, featuring furniture, toys, and of course, little dolls.  It provides all the necessary features of a dollhouse, without the large space and financial commitment inherent in one, easing the burden on parents wanting to provide a way for their child to play house or other activities.