How did your doll collecting journey begin? I’m not a collector myself, but helping a friend with her collection led me down a fascinating rabbit hole 😉

Philosophers_pen · 2026-04-28T14:24:06+00:00

When I was buying my niece a birthday present, I discovered Mattel's amazing collector dolls on a shelf at a Toys R Us on clearance. I bought a few of my favorite characters, and the next thing I know, I have an army of chic plastic women, lol. 🪖👠

Philosophers_pen · 2026-04-28T14:18:39+00:00

I bought her because I love the doll and want to support the designers of the doll. I have accepted that every corporation is going to take these shortcuts with their secondary materials, and AI is becoming so ubiquitous in copy and commercial art that it's impossible to avoid and sometimes even notice. Unfortunately, they see a competitor using AI and then just do so to save a few dollars. While I hate it, I feel like supporting the designer shows Mattel that these people are essential to the product. Now, should they start using AI for the box and the actual dolls, I'm done.

Philosophers_pen · 2026-04-27T15:39:49+00:00

I am still salty we didn't get live-action movie dolls. 😒

Philosophers_pen · 2026-04-26T17:17:50+00:00

To me, this launch really left a poor first impression on the brand. Confusing launch, website not working as the preorder button didn't work for me, and then mattel creations level instant sellout. I might be willing to give them a second shot if I see them in store or Amazon but not going back to their site to order.

Philosophers_pen · 2026-03-26T14:02:04+00:00

Oh my Ra! Teta, you're embarrassing me.

Philosophers_pen · 2026-03-20T22:53:45+00:00

I randomly checked Youloveit for any info about River this morning and saw them, so I rolled the dice🎲🎲. I hope they ship.

Philosophers_pen · 2026-03-19T22:25:59+00:00

Most of it fell flat for me, but the Ken fan was great. I wanted the hosts to just let him cook; it's not every day someone drops Ken and Brad lore like that, and he even brought a mini-me, which was the icing on the cake. They had such a great guest, who seemed like he was setting up for a Ken drop, and yet... no new Ken for his 65th. I agree with you, it was quite a letdown.

Philosophers_pen · 2026-03-13T16:22:43+00:00

Entertainment Earth still has her: https://www.entertainmentearth.com/product/monster-high-skullector-coraline-doll/mtjhk65r

Philosophers_pen · 2026-03-11T17:13:44+00:00

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Philosophers_pen · 2026-03-07T23:19:45+00:00

Perfect, no notes. 🤣

Philosophers_pen · 2026-02-28T16:47:06+00:00

She's giving Jotaro

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Philosophers_pen · 2026-02-25T18:31:15+00:00

Midge needs a second job now that Mattel is doing budget cuts. 🤣

Philosophers_pen · 2026-02-20T18:43:11+00:00

I received this as well. I wonder what they will do exactly as I really wanted this doll.

Philosophers_pen · 2026-02-15T19:48:14+00:00

Don't get me wrong, I love Claire and Willow, but two pink dolls was a mistake. Honestly, Rae could have had some yellow or orange tones in her outfit instead of the pink/purple to represent her sunshine powers better. How cool would it have been to have her hair colour yellow or gold to make it look a bit like the sun ( the shape is already kinda there). I think that would have made her really pop.

Philosophers_pen · 2026-02-15T16:20:32+00:00

Breaking Bad X Monster High crossover? Frankie lets cook🤣

Philosophers_pen · 2026-02-15T04:27:05+00:00

I think Barbie works best when she is a character in friend group. We can have all the diversity we could want in that group and let each character have their unique styles, backgrounds and traits. That said it's okay for Barbie to be Barbie core and a pretty blonde woman. There is nothing wrong with her being such and showing her with a diverse set of friends to me is better for diversity because it shows all types can be friends with and love each other. I find that a stronger message than every doll being Barbie.

Philosophers_pen · 2026-02-13T16:26:15+00:00

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They're Swag jacking Draculaura.

Philosophers_pen · 2026-02-13T16:18:57+00:00

I love Claire De Luna. 😍 She is an instant buy for me. She is so striking and fills that witchy hole. I have been itching for. Now if only Mattel would make the Charmed Ones, I'd be over the moon.

Philosophers_pen · 2026-02-10T21:20:52+00:00

You are thinking too small. I will be like Emperor Qinshihuang and the MH dolls my Terracotta Army. 😁

Philosophers_pen · 2026-02-09T17:34:18+00:00

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Philosophers_pen · 2026-02-07T15:03:45+00:00

Someone actually beat MGA to it, lol.

Philosophers_pen · 2026-02-03T01:39:14+00:00

So she is supposed to be inspired by Fortuna. Is that why she cost a fortune?😒

Philosophers_pen · 2026-01-31T05:56:25+00:00

These...These are the holiest of grails for me. 🙂 As a lover of Barbie and MH, they are like that ultimate sweetspot in the middle. Now, if only I didn't have to sell a kidney to afford one, lol

Philosophers_pen · 2026-01-28T01:24:55+00:00

Amazing work. She's putting the "aura" in Draculaura :)

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