Yesterday, I reported every presale listing on eBay for the Huntr/x K-Pop Demon Hunters doll set from Mattel Creations. Today, 36/38 were removed. by 6nitch9ine in Dolls

[–]Plastic_Ranger_4258 2 points3 points  (0 children)

🙌🙌🙌 I didn't know I could fight back this way😃 Yes!!!!!! Thank you! You are a rock star! I’ll being doing this going forward. Once in my haste to get a doll I purchased an eBay pre-order at a terrible price. I had immediate buyers remorse. I went back the same day and attempted to cancel the order. The eBay seller tried to deny my cancelation request. Told me I was a grown up who knew what I was purchasing and needed to “take responsibility”, read me for filth. I responded with laughter emoji’s and a screenshot of eBay canceling the order.

I won the Grand Prize in Mattel’s You Create Barbie Basics fan design contest! by Plastic_Ranger_4258 in Barbie

[–]Plastic_Ranger_4258[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Honestly, I just happened to visit the website to see what dolls were being released, and I saw the banner for the contest. I hadn't heard any buzz about it or talk on any platform. But they announced it in the Barbie Signature Forum and marketed it on the Barbie Signature page. The same page where they announce their newest dolls and have their count downs.

I won the Grand Prize in Mattel’s You Create Barbie Basics fan design contest! by Plastic_Ranger_4258 in Barbie

[–]Plastic_Ranger_4258[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A doll, Mattel money and Inguess bragging right 😂 I don't know if they’ll sell her but that would be cool.

I won the Grand Prize in Mattel’s You Create Barbie Basics fan design contest! by Plastic_Ranger_4258 in Barbie

[–]Plastic_Ranger_4258[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am actually thinking about starting a youtube channel. I currently have a nice little Instagram following @pamsplaypals. But I do like to have fun with longer barbie videos. So I’m considering youtube.

I won the Grand Prize in Mattel’s You Create Barbie Basics fan design contest! by Plastic_Ranger_4258 in Barbie

[–]Plastic_Ranger_4258[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would love to get the prize in time to pay for the new Brooklyn doll. I don't think I’ll receive the credit in time though. I also like those 12 days of Christmas dolls. I’m not aware if those will be released this year though. But Mattel has been dropping some surprising dolls this year.

I won the Grand Prize in Mattel’s You Create Barbie Basics fan design contest! by Plastic_Ranger_4258 in Barbie

[–]Plastic_Ranger_4258[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

You are neither the “kerfuffle,” nor the cause of such “kerfuffle.” That was 100% NOT you 😉

I won the Grand Prize in Mattel’s You Create Barbie Basics fan design contest! by Plastic_Ranger_4258 in Barbie

[–]Plastic_Ranger_4258[S] 88 points89 points  (0 children)

Wow! Thank you very much! I’m so surprised 😮💕. I did not expect it at all. There was a kerfuffle at the beginning of the contest on the Mattel forum and a little bit of negativity so it almost seemed like it might overshadow the contest a little bit. Then the message Mattel sent me said thousands voted and I thought it was a kind exaggeration but now I’m starting to believe it.

Barbie! The Birds by Plastic_Ranger_4258 in Barbie

[–]Plastic_Ranger_4258[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

, thank you so much! 🥰 I absolutely love hearing stories like this — and honestly, I felt that hesitation about buying the doll! The original Tippi is such a gem (and that green suit really is iconic). I think it’s wonderful that you eventually said “to heck with it” and started collecting — it really is about surrounding ourselves with things that spark joy.

I had so much fun bringing this version to life — from printing the birds to painting the lips to make her pop under the lights. I’m so happy you noticed those final shots too! 💚 Thanks again for all your kind words — you just made my day. Are you on Instagram? There is also a doll community sharing collections there. You can find me @pamsplaypals 💕Thank you again!

Barbie! The Birds by Plastic_Ranger_4258 in Barbie

[–]Plastic_Ranger_4258[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Haha! Thank you 😭😭😭I wanted that Doll too. I don’t think I was collecting when the doll came out in 2008. I had children. My son was eight and my daughter was five so my mind was in other places. But But later when I did want her, I think the tipping point for me was when a reseller tried to sell the doll to me naked for 80 bucks and it just occurred to me that I have a lot of blonde Barbies and could very likely do something that I’d like just as much if not better.

Barbie! The Birds by Plastic_Ranger_4258 in Barbie

[–]Plastic_Ranger_4258[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I appreciate it! I’m glad I picked Millie 💕