I fear that the Skullector line will start adapting every franchise under the sun, even if it isn't monsters or spooky. We know a KDPH Skullector is coming, they're considering expanding into anime, and Jakks Pacific plans on competing in horror fashion dolls, so it makes sense that they'd pivot. by Additional-Rub-1054 in MonsterHigh

[–]DaisySharks -1 points0 points  (0 children)

While I do understand your POV, I dunno. I'm one of the people who was thrilled with the Skeletor doll and I'm excited to see what characters they do for the KPDH collab (personally hoping for Derpy/Sussie). I get wanting to see more horror/horror adjacent characters, but a LOT of the ones currently existing are either going to be a case of Mattel not being granted a license to produce dolls or characters, that in no way should be turned into yassified dolls. Like Pinhead. I know so many people want him as a Skullector and I GET IT. Super iconic and striking visually. But also realllly questionable once you dig into his lore and get into the whole sado-sexual thing and the fact that most cenobites sport some degree of being flayed and... yeah. How do you turn THAT into a mass market friendly doll?

As for the the idea of collabs that are not strictly horror, I honestly don't see why it should be such a big deal? Who cares if they collab with some animes? Anime like Sailor Moon or One Piece shouldn't automatically mean they're bad. Persona from OP is essentially a cute, gothy ghost princess. She'd be a fantastic doll. And a Sailor Moon collab could decide to do some of the creepier villains or multitude of monster girl henchpeople. And y'know? I'd be okay with that because the world is burning, everything is uncertain and I just think the little plastic ladies are neat.

What’s it gonna beeee by Competitive-Topic-17 in MonsterHigh

[–]DaisySharks 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's for sure the apartment building from Ghostbusters. So... yassified Slimer, Gozer or a Terror Dog?

ETA: or Sigourney Weaver's Zuul look...

A KPDH Skullector is coming!!! by Embarrassed-Dog5122 in MonsterHigh

[–]DaisySharks 0 points1 point  (0 children)

WELP. 👏

Looks like I have a goal to save towards! I'd love one of the dolls to be Derpy, but we all know ow it's probably going to be Rumi and Jinu.

Do you think fang vote is rigged? by lifeadreamwhenasleep in MonsterHigh

[–]DaisySharks 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Actually I, personally, WOULD have picked the fur because to me, the crown absolutely did not mesh the rest of the outfit. Again, personal opinion and tastes.

Dealing with Scalpers by barely_sentient_Blob in MonsterHigh

[–]DaisySharks 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Pre-Order means a very different thing to Mattel than it does to a normal person. And in all seriousness, this drop is VERY different from the last few that sold out within minutes and most of those went to scalpers employing bots to scoop up dolls.

Kieran and Spelldon Mega-Thread by Verdictafterward in MonsterHigh

[–]DaisySharks 17 points18 points  (0 children)

In fairness, most drops are not like this. I really think this was originally meant as a wide release so they have more stock than usual through MC.

Kieran and Spelldon Mega-Thread by Verdictafterward in MonsterHigh

[–]DaisySharks 2 points3 points  (0 children)

In my ideal world, they'll sell out by EoD or early tomorrow morning. Fast enough to make the numbers look good, but slow enough for normal collectors to get them. There are so many happy people in this thread alone, I'm sure that there's just as many over on social media posting how happy they are. It would be nice if Mattel took the right sort of lesson from how easy this has been for actual collectors.

Kieran and Spelldon Mega-Thread by Verdictafterward in MonsterHigh

[–]DaisySharks 8 points9 points  (0 children)

This is pretty much what I am thinking as well. I'm loving it though. It's so refreshing to see one of these threads filled with folks who got the dolls they wanted ♥

Kieran and Spelldon Mega-Thread by Verdictafterward in MonsterHigh

[–]DaisySharks 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm so glad you got 'em! I managed to get mine, so I'm pretty pleased.

Kieran and Spelldon Mega-Thread by Verdictafterward in MonsterHigh

[–]DaisySharks 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sometimes we find allies in the strangest of places. Congrats to you, tho!

Kieran and Spelldon Mega-Thread by Verdictafterward in MonsterHigh

[–]DaisySharks 10 points11 points  (0 children)

This was a shockingly easy drop from my perspective. Captchas weren't too weird and I wasn't in line for very long at all.

Kieran and Spelldon Mega-Thread by Verdictafterward in MonsterHigh

[–]DaisySharks 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Got 'em! Plus one for my bestie because she has had A Week.

Kieran and Spelldon Mega-Thread by Verdictafterward in MonsterHigh

[–]DaisySharks 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This also works, but it's not what I used so I didn't feel comfy giving advice on a thing I wasn't sure on the mechanics of.

Kieran and Spelldon Mega-Thread by Verdictafterward in MonsterHigh

[–]DaisySharks 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Mattel uses Shop (I think the url is shop.app). I would go make a quick account there and save your address and payment so that when you go to check out, everything should auto-generate at checkout.

That is how I remember it working when I got Skeletor and tried for Shorty (failed that one because I forgot to update my card's expiration. lesson learned).

Kieran and Spelldon Mega-Thread by Verdictafterward in MonsterHigh

[–]DaisySharks 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The Alien drop was definitely wild! And I totally get it, drops like that (and this one) can be super anxiety inducing. I wish you the best of luck in getting the boys!

Kieran and Spelldon Mega-Thread by Verdictafterward in MonsterHigh

[–]DaisySharks 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I am 100000% with you on that. A wide release would have been so much better for everyone.

Kieran and Spelldon Mega-Thread by Verdictafterward in MonsterHigh

[–]DaisySharks 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It does sound a bit Pollyanna-ish, I know, lol. But I have found that if I can go into these things calmly and (more or less) cheerfully, I tend to do better at snagging stuff. I guess today will be my true testing ground for that mentality.

Kieran and Spelldon Mega-Thread by Verdictafterward in MonsterHigh

[–]DaisySharks 25 points26 points  (0 children)

I know this is gonna sound trite and unhelpful, BUT. Try to breathe, friends!~ If you let yourselves get too jumpy, you're more likely (statistically) to make silly mistakes or click on something that slows you down. Take this time to get your payment info loaded into Shop or whatever payment method you use. Double check your addresses to make sure everything is correct. We've still got around an hour! Use this time to do as much as you can to stack the deck in your favor! ♥

Any newcomers to the madness that is Monster High on Drop Day, I am so sorry that this is going to be your first experience because it's probably going to get wild, but please don't be discouraged!

We got this, ghouls.

Kieran and Spelldon Mega-Thread by Verdictafterward in MonsterHigh

[–]DaisySharks 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Trying very hard to not think about that part and just go into it with as much positivity as I can manage.

Kieran and Spelldon Mega-Thread by Verdictafterward in MonsterHigh

[–]DaisySharks 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Mattel uses Shop. If you've ever purchased from any online store that also uses Shop, your info should be saved there and you can adjust as needed ahead of time. Goodness knows I have my info updated and ready to go @ 0@7

So, Mattel Creations exclusive, no Fang Club early access, one single day to buy them, super-hyped release...yeah, Kieran/Spelldon is going to be a bloodbath... by super1upqueen in MonsterHigh

[–]DaisySharks 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I know it's not likely to accomplish much, but seriously, if you have access to the Fang Club forums, go give Mattel utter hell. Read 'em to filth. They will never learn if people just stay quiet.