"I love her! But honestly don'ty get caught up in her being a "female", she's pretty gender nuetral I think. But she's well constructed - your guests can shake her hand and repose her all night without you worrying she'll break; her clothes are real fabric and done well too. And she's life size which is great. I also have the regular pirate (wearing the captains hat) and she is better in that he is only upper torso, she has legs and feet. Definately a great 'imapct peice' for a decor collection."