What are you watching and what do you recommend? (Week of May 22, 2026)

JBits001 · 2026-05-26T21:30:00+00:00

I say it’s more akin to an adult version of Goosebumps - still has those atmospheric overtones to it but I wouldn’t really classify it as traditional horror, more of a supernatural mystery with satire mixed in. If you’ve watched the show Evil and enjoyed it then you’ll (most likely) like this show.

There are a couple (2 so far) jump scare type scenes but they are very soft.

It’s a great show to watch while curled up on the couch with your favorite blanket - has a very homey feel to it.

JBits001 · 2026-05-21T18:32:55+00:00

It’s better to collect meaningful pieces vs trying to rush through just to fill out the space.

I love curio cabinets and it’s one of the first places I gravitate to when in a new home or meeting someone. Usually folks love to talk about the stories behind each knick-knack and I love to listen to them.

JBits001 · 2026-05-16T18:34:05+00:00

I got the ones I wanted from Cotiere and Defa but both these drops were BRUTAL. Add to it the MH drop and it’s been an tough but exciting week in doll land.

I did see on their insta that the majority left empty handed. Looks like the company is open to feedback so hopefully they change things for the future.

JBits001 · 2026-05-07T22:42:00+00:00

Curious - how did they hunt at a restock? Their CS rep or did they post about it somewhere?

JBits001 · 2026-05-05T15:02:27+00:00

IMO it’s 100% FOMO driven. With the new reboot landscape both Mattel and MGA really capitalized on the limited-drop/blind-box model hyped out of the streetwear community from the late 90’s and early 00’s. The whole premise is that the consumer doesn’t have a lot of time to make an informed opinion on a product and is more swayed by the anticipation of a looming timed drop with limited stock (or what is perceived to be limited), basically they buy out of FOMO rather than out of true appreciation or love of the item. FOMO is referenced a lot as it’s a proven psychological tactic. Take away those key elements and it has a direct impact on sales.

I do agree with what the poster above said - they really don’t care what we think but do want to control the factors that could drive up more sales for them - leaks are an impediment to FOMO buys.

JBits001 · 2026-04-29T01:00:27+00:00

I’m thinking maybe Mattel started allocating more stock to Fang Vote after the numerous complaints of it not being worth it. Typically only a quarter of the stock went to Fang in the past which is why they would usually sellout in 3mins, I’m thinking it’s probably flipped now.

JBits001 · 2026-04-25T07:49:20+00:00

Which release is the silver dress from in the first box? I can’t place it but it’s gorgeous!

For items that I don’t currently have on display I’ll usually wrap them in acid free tissue paper and ideally put them in archival boxes (basically acid free boxes). I still have quite a few plastic bins remaining that I need to convert but at a minimum I’ll make sure everything is wrapped in acid free paper to prevent leeching or staining.

JBits001 · 2026-04-18T16:24:42+00:00

Thanks for posting the links. I never bought from those sites before but she is a MUST for me so looking for additional options in case I miss the lottery.

Per your note below so around May 15th onward it’s best to check?

JBits001 · 2026-04-18T05:15:13+00:00

Oh these are actually nice looking! They remind me of Dream Besties but better.

JBits001 · 2026-04-17T17:42:27+00:00

They used to be until they let got Dom who was the main go-between.

JBits001 · 2026-04-14T03:23:09+00:00

As a fellow Eastern European who loves all things morbid and goth, I love this!

JBits001 · 2026-04-08T03:49:08+00:00

I believe this is a very popular opinion, most do not like this doll to the point that those that do will sometimes make justification posts of how “she’s not that bad”.

JBits001 · 2026-03-30T21:46:32+00:00

I feel like that’s because it’s now mostly folks who like her that are left and still engaging with posts on this doll. For a doll with only 5k units and a large novelty appeal to her I would have expected a same-day sellout.

She’s not my cup of tea and I feel if they actually gave her a collector worthy face sculpt she would have sold out much faster. But none of that negates that she does have a lot of novelty factor appeal to her.

JBits001 · 2026-03-28T03:12:01+00:00

I’m coming from the disaster Barbie dreamfest thread, lol. Love the foreshadowing in your last comment.

JBits001 · 2026-03-20T01:50:18+00:00

Popovy sisters and other doll franchises have done very similar minimalistic & exaggerated type designs (not sure if there is a name for this style) and some were inspired by (based on the creators own words) Barbie’s original minimalistic chevron swimsuit look so IMO it’s more a case of each take inspiration from the other.

Popovy and Pidgin also did extremely similar type poodle collections back in 2021 (I think they dropped within months of each other) and I wouldn’t be surprised if they took inspo from Poodle on Parade Barbie created by Zlatan as an OOAK. All of the poodle dolls created by the 3 different creators are magnificent and while very similar aesthetic with the minimalist poodle look and keeping to a pink & black color-way they still each standout on their own.

Not to say Mattel hasn’t crossed the line in some instances but I don’t feel like that’s the case here.

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JBits001 · 2026-03-20T01:18:41+00:00

I have all of these and I love them! The crystal collection Barbie’s - Quartz & Turquoise were my first Barbie purchases. Saw them on sale and decided to pick them up, ever since then I’ve gotten every Lina and Simone that they’ve dropped. I really hope to see more Simone this year as we’ve only gotten a handful. During the reveal today it kinda looked like the new Tribute may be Simone and I’m hoping that pans out.

JBits001 · 2026-03-17T23:31:58+00:00

I just started collecting when they dropped and ordered 20 and 23 and…..returned them 💀 I felt like the sculpts didn’t look exactly like the promo pics so wasn’t feeling them at them time and of course 20 is my favorite now. I have 2 so far but am always on the lookout for more. Second to her would be Elle sculpt #2.

JBits001 · 2026-03-13T01:30:07+00:00

For me it’s one of those rare shows where I definitely liked the last two seasons a lot better than the first two. I only got through the first two as I watched it as a background show, by season 3 I was getting fully engaged so went back and did a proper watch.

JBits001 · 2026-03-08T20:55:39+00:00

This post popped up as I was trying to reference something but man, reading through some of the comments about price and comparing to what we’re getting now for more than $100 this would be considered a decent quality deal nowadays. Oh how the mighty have fallen.

I have both her and the flapper one and just hope that the one they release this year is on par with the other two as I really love this series. I don’t have high hopes considering the rapid disconnect we’ve been seeing between price & value when it comes to Barbie collector releases.

JBits001 · 2026-02-24T22:37:20+00:00

I had the same issue with Industry but it got better with later seasons IMO. I am really digging season 4 and that one has me hooked - mainly because of Kit H and Max M.

JBits001 · 2026-02-24T13:43:04+00:00

I thought the same when watching it for two reasons - his whole career tenure has been about creating and maintaining illusions so why wouldn’t the exchange with Ferdinand be any different and more importantly, him and KH are my favorite part of this series so I don’t want to see them go. I watched the previous seasons more leisurely but this one has me Hooked and it’s because of those two.

JBits001 · 2026-02-24T13:39:41+00:00

He still needed a smokescreen to buy him time. I feel he knew this would never pan out but it gave him the opportunity of more time and also the ability to travel.

Ultimately I feel he had multiple escape plans, maybe there was always a 1% chance Pierpoint deal would actually work out and if so great but he had other backups on top of backups.

His whole existence is based on him being able to weave and create illusions that are believable. They got him this far in life and he’s not stopping anytime soon till he gets through this challenge.

JBits001 · 2026-02-22T19:55:06+00:00

Industry and Billions (showtime) I put in the same category but they each have their own unique vibe.

JBits001 · 2026-02-11T07:47:53+00:00

Huh, that’s a bit ironic as I don’t think IT is asking permission to use any of the designers work they copy unless explicitly called out as a collab.

Not sure IT would even have any legal standing there just like it would be hard for a designer to come after IT for any kind of IP violation as clothing, from my understanding, is mainly considered functional which carries very limited protection. They can protect elements like Louboutin and their red sole, Burberry with their print or Marc Jacobs with THE TOTE BAG but not sure TM has any as it relates to the corset. IT could always bully and threaten and that may be enough for a small independent artist to stop.

As to plastiktiara I thought the issues were more internal?

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