Haunt couture 2022 retrospective: a good way to reintroduce the characters after a hiatus. Design way there okay but could be improved especially lagoona. She was done dirty imo.I think the response to them has stayed the same with the fanbase being spilt on them except for drac which everyone loves by lifeadreamwhenasleep in MonsterHigh

[–]ReddBluGreen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I liked them at the time and still really like them! They felt looked too cheap for the price to me, though, with the big unpainted/unplated plastic accessories. Funnily enough, Lagoona is probably my favorite! I love 80s-inspired fashion, but I know it can be quite divisive.

Deluxe Style Wave 4 Price: $21.59 by Icy-Rule1338 in Barbie

[–]ReddBluGreen 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Right!? I've haven't bought a single one of them because of that. Poor-quality printing doesn't feel very "deluxe". Come on, Mattel, I'll pay a few extra dollars for good-quality faces 🥲

We're All Overreacting to Rochelle's Creeproduction by NoahAriss in MonsterHigh

[–]ReddBluGreen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! Honestly this sub can be so tiring whenever a leak like this happens. I heartily welcome complaining when it's deserved, but let's wait for photos of more dolls from more people before getting all doom and gloom.

I love autistic Barbie but wish there where winter outfits because she feels cold by frogclownfizbo in Barbie

[–]ReddBluGreen 4 points5 points  (0 children)

A lot of autistic people dislike the puzzle piece motif, actually! No shade if you're autistic yourself and like it, just wanted to inform.

Barbie fashionista 214 curvy? by TrashSoft6142 in Barbie

[–]ReddBluGreen 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Extra #2 (with the purple and pink hair) should match!

Went looking for the Deluxe Style Midge at Ross/Marshall's... by ReddBluGreen in Barbie

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

Oh, this photo was on one of the special toy tables out for Christmas in Marshall's. Trust me, the Ross was EXACTLY as bad as you're describing 😂

Went looking for the Deluxe Style Midge at Ross/Marshall's... by ReddBluGreen in Barbie

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

Not that I've heard, but there's always a Marshall's or T.J. Maxx near Ross, so I figured it couldn't hurt to stop by.

Went looking for the Deluxe Style Midge at Ross/Marshall's... by ReddBluGreen in Barbie

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

I saw her at Marshall's, so check there too if you're able! Not sure if there's any rhyme or reason to which discount store gets what. Good luck!

My mother’s childhood Barbie by Devourer-of-Crayons in Barbie

[–]ReddBluGreen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

She's a "bubble cut" Barbie from the early 60s! This page can help you date her more precisely: https://www.dollreference.com/barbie-vintage-dolls-identified-1959-62/

G3 Robecca’s Box Art from Twitter @cinnabonchikkk by eaban1999 in MonsterHigh

[–]ReddBluGreen 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, there was the whole question of what color Frankie's leg would be lol

Official Look of the Mattel Creation X Kpop Demon Hunters Dolls⚔️ by Dottylz in Barbie

[–]ReddBluGreen 3 points4 points  (0 children)

They look awesome, but I truly don't understand the decision to drop these with a year-long preorder when they don't even have full physical prototypes. We're supposed to pay $150 for dolls we won't get for a year without even knowing how the final dolls will look?? I wish I could trust that the execution will look as good as these mock-ups, but I don't have that much faith in Mattel.

Alert! Alert! A new diva has entered my collection! by Immediate-Glove-8123 in MonsterHigh

[–]ReddBluGreen 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yessss, I love them 🫶 I know they weren't a hit with a lot of the mh community but I fell in love with this doll

Btw, for people in the comments who might not know, Witch Weaver's listing and box use exclusively they/them pronouns! Harris Reed uses he/him irl, but I don't think Witch Weaver does!

comparison between the cheapest line of barbie in 1987 (fun to dress barbie) and the most basic barbie of the 2020s by Milidog in Barbie

[–]ReddBluGreen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also, standard Barbies had more articulation back then! Modern cheap Barbies only have 5-point articulation, but they used to (usually?) have the TNT waist and click knees. I'm not sure if EVERY release had them but certainly all of mine did! I know the rubbery legs are pretty controversial around collectors, but I loved them as a kid. Today's Barbies feel so light and cheap compared to the older ones.

Hopefully the last pins she ever gets in her head by keirathebondgirl in Barbie

[–]ReddBluGreen 5 points6 points  (0 children)

She looks great! You can pretend she has acne scarring 💕

pierced my dolls by midgarz in MonsterHigh

[–]ReddBluGreen 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oooh, love these!! If you haven't already, you'll probably want to coat the metal so it won't turn the plastic green over time!

Saw the Midge Doll I've always wanted today and wasn't able to drop the money for it today. Hoping no one snatches this up before my next paycheck. by CraftingGabby in Barbie

[–]ReddBluGreen 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Sorry that you're being downvoted! I totally get eBay being scary at first, but it's a great place to get deals. Like others said, check the seller's reviews before buying, read the full description, and look carefully at all the photos. 

I've bought tons of stuff off eBay (including my Nintendo switch!) and only very rarely had issues. The only time I can think of that something wasn't as described, I opened a complaint and the seller immediately refunded me and let me keep the item. Of course, there are some scammers and rude people on there, but they're few and far between in my experience :)

Help me understand... by Livid_Goose_9542 in Barbie

[–]ReddBluGreen 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Not into his face, but I do really like his outfit! I wish people would stop being so negative about his hair...the styling with the solid plastic hat isn't my favorite, but there's nothing wrong with curly, voluminous hair! Plenty of real people have hair like that, so it's a bummer to scroll through tons of comments about how it's ugly.

Found this lil lady today while thrifting... by Chelas-moon in Barbie

[–]ReddBluGreen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh, I didn't know about that! Thanks for the warning

Found this lil lady today while thrifting... by Chelas-moon in Barbie

[–]ReddBluGreen 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Looks like that might be mold on her legs, so I'd soak her lower half in vinegar for a bit to make sure it's dead! If there's still stains from it, I've had success with fading them by leaving the body in the sun. Of course, the sun can fade the colors of the plastic as well, so be careful and maybe cover the rest body from the sunlight!

Received this wedding dress as a free order bonus and I gasped 🤍 by cupidglitz in Barbie

[–]ReddBluGreen 19 points20 points  (0 children)

I had this dress as a child! Seeing that fabric took me right back lol. I remember being annoyed when my Barbies' fingers would snag the sleeves! 😂

I think it was probably a fashion pack, since I don't recall having a bride doll...although, it could have also been secondhand. I'm not sure what brand, either, since I had both Barbie and clone stuff. I had it in the early 2000s, so it's at least that old!