The crazy thing is these dolls are pretty much the same price as a Pullip doll after taxes + shipping and pullip are known for they’re insane detailed outfits & eye mechanism. 😮
@@iamsoverybored878 I'm not sure if you're refereing to Pullip doll boxes or the new monster x off white boxes. However pullip doll boxes are pretty important when it comes collecting pullip dolls as the boxes are so unique and add value to the doll. :)
They are also abs plastic with huge heads for that eye mechanism to be practical. The Unoa Light and rocket toys itachi are similar to MH in size and have removeable inset eyes. Both of those dolls are 175-300$. And that 175$ Unoa Aki price point is unpainted with underwear. You dont even get a fully clothed doll.
The green is an off white signature color and the cheese cutout design is always a staples for off white but something they do with most of the packaging with the product and handbags
I think that they are really pretty aside from the green skin on all four dolls but what really gets me is the price tag! $50 or $75 would been better and I’d have considered them then.
I know nothing about fashion but I looked up prices on the Off-White and I can understand why the dolls are so much now since they apparently are using Off-White outfits scaled down to them. I did like the green and black one at first until I realized her widow’s peak isn’t actual hair 🫠 I really really love the wings on the gargoyle one and if she doesn’t come out for a while, I might try to save for her. Though the Mattel Creations Launch Calendar has an item coming out every Friday for October starting the 13th so maybe I won’t be able to save for her (and honestly that’s probably for the best, I bet she’d be almost $200 with shipping and tax!!!)
@@FaeryTaleDolls That would be nice but to be kinda fair to Mattel, another doll company I really like seemingly puts their special releases randomly and only gives one day in advance so at least with MH, we generally have a week’s notice!
Reused molds,reused hairstyles?No,especially for that price(not a doll collector but I wouldn't want to pay 150$ for them.. Barbie should've had these collaborations.She's all about aging with the fashion trends. To me Mattel with these dolls were: -Hmm we need to make a collaboration.Let's put fashion that we'd usually put in Barbies but make it *GOTH*
Tbh thats how i feel like mattel has been treating mh in general since it came back-they just throw barbie fashion on it but make it bat or spark or wolf theme
Excellent takes! I love that Monster High has the cachet to snag Off White. Their Nike collabs are very well regarded. The swiss cheese thing is something they’re known for, like their Nikes have holes in them. I really like these dolls!
Always appreciate your thoughts... I agree, they are very very pricey for a "non-necessity item". (Love you identifying dolls as such, for it is true, n'est pas?) 😄
Why wouldn't Mattel collaborate with a more "quirky/campy/fun/playful" designer, like Betsey Johnson? 🤔 Or a director like Tim Burton or John Waters to collaborate on a new doll or one of their existing characters?
Well if they weren't nearly expensive and had colors I was more drawn to, I might want a few of them. I think the one with the green/black hair is the best. The first one with the mohawk would look so much better with black/purple hair & purple glove & purple/black makeup. I don't think the red looks good. All of them could use tweeking on their outfits. As you said if they cost around even $50.00 it would be more conducive to purchasing.
I can say almost two years later that I got Raven and I didn’t regret her a second. Not that I‘m happy about the price but she felt worth it and it’s somehow funny that I can deal with that better as it just is what it is than when a doll gets madly expensive over time. I like that they have a different somehow more rough vibe than the usual Monster High dolls and even it‘s huge and take a lot of space I like the base from the packaging. I don’t now, I just like it but won’t get a second one.
Tbh I don’t know anything abt off white but I don’t think they were a good collab choice to begin with because of how minimalist they appear to be vs mh which is more maximalism imo I think someone like Betsy Johnson would have been a way better choice or maybe (and this is a reach) Alexander McQueen although I don’t know much about fashion brands to begin with soooo (or maybe idk an actual gothic fashion brand in general)
Also just my opinion but I only really like parts of each of these dolls but none of them stand out as something I love on their own and that’s not really great considering they are 150 each and it’s also disappointing that none of them will probably include a diary or brush which would have actually made these dolls a little more worth it it just feels very bland for a fashion brand collab with a $600+ total value
I guess these are releasing monthly I like the hair & shoes on the 1 releasing 10/13. My favorite of the 4 is the 1 with 2 different color eyes. I like her face the best and outfit. But $150 is a bit high for me especially without much notice to save up so I doubt I’ll get my fav.
Some of the elements are pretty cool but overall not super cohesive looking and not remotely worth the asking price. Paying for a brand name stapled onto a Monster High doll is eye-roll worthy, and aside from Raven's hat none of it even feels very Monster High (I'm really wishing this collab was with Vivienne Westwood or Alexander McQueen). It seems Mattel really is trying to take every bit of fun they can out of collecting nicer dolls between the expensiveness of a lot of them, having to pay for the ability to buy normal special releases, and low buy-ability.
I literally was saying what is Faery Tale Dolls going to say about these dolls! Swiss cheese, I was dying! I just think couldn't they had made a collaboration with a fashion brand that is more on the alternative/goth side? I have to admit I like the gargoyle doll but would not buy her.
I don't know anything about Monster High but I do somewhat follow fashion/streetwear and I'm a huge fan of collectibles so I came here to see what the Monster High community is saying and it seems like ya'll hate this lol. That swiss cheese design is what Off-White is really known for, the designer Virgil Abloh released a collection called "meteor shower" and designed bags, shoes, and clothes with holes, as if they were struck with meteors. And ever since then it's been a staple for the brand. So the packaging is actually the coolest thing of this doll, it totally screams Off-White. I didn't end up buying it but I do think it's pretty cool and maybe this will bring new fans to the hobby.
I loved mh as a kid & I was gonna collect them as an adult. But then the pricing and stocking issues since their reboot has kept me away from them. The clothes on these new dolls are fine but I would never consider getting an overpriced mh doll anyway. I'll stick with mga products lol
Not to mention fang vote Rochelle in terms of expensive alumni dolls…. These at least have good designs and we can see the good packaging? Like subjective but the outfits are at least good to me. Not my fav but y’know. Idk i think you’re right that it’s a good sign for longevity of current brand iteration. Barbie will always get collabs because she has that sort of pop culture longevity but brands like monster high or even bratz are more of a toss up to me
The checkered dress one is the only one I want. The black dress skeleton one is a cool design, but the painted on Dracula widows peak is HORRENDOUS. I don’t like the other two.
mattel is so delulu for this collab LMAO, I don't think any of the dolls are worth that insane price tag. i would expect a doll on the same level of detail as Vampire Heart Draculaura to have that price, but not these. i'm not a fan of the skin tones used and most of the designs were not scaled to flatter a doll body like their real-life counterparts. i can't remember if you mentioned it before but are you getting vampire heart drac?
I just hope there are some crazy off white fans who I never heard of in my life til this collab was leaked months ago just wants the dumb box and the outfit gif a Barbie or some doll they like better or feel looks like that cause I just want the doll and I don’t mean I want her and help them almost pay for their purchase I mean I’ll pay $40 tops for a nude doll I can redress myself. Usually I’d be I need it complete but in this circumstance hell no! And what a stupid time to drop these! In October after SO many drops VH Drac, Howliday Clawdeen and Skelita not to mention if you collect both gens and Rn I wish I didn’t there are SO many really good releases in G3 I can’t even catch up! Plus I keep putting midnight runway Cleo off cause I keep playing catch up then they release something I want more just when I’m like ok I’m getting her this month. We were expecting Spectra this month or a Skullector not THIS spectra would been better these should of waiting til next year and they ARE $200 doll or more. Tax on $150 depending where you live that’s like round least 9-10 alone in US states shipping is gonna be INSANE on these with these giant boxes I don’t remember exactly SDCC Draculaura shipping but her bigger box was definitely glad I had extra money there usually with smaller boxing it’s like $7-8 she was like idk I want to say $12 but I’m too lazy to go to my account Rn. So these monstrosity boxes are gonna be A LOT and outside the US you are DEFINITELY paying a small fortune to own just the one doll so I mean I’m sorry I hope it flops badly for them. Or 2024 expect more nothing special dolls at $120. It’s a scam completely they have Midnight runway at same price for HC with far less detail or items , tested the waters with Rochelle, scammed us basically with the membership for Ghoulia, thow in a good SDCC to throw us off and then when Vampire Heart who is wow but price is high they are just getting us used to paying more for less. I’d eat these dolls up for I’d say $65 I’ll be more generous then most these aren’t beloved characters most of us do not care bout some clothing brand we never heard of before, we don’t have room for skullimate secrets lockers wth we putting that huge thing? Give to Barbie and stick them in a coffin we are monster high collectors we like are coffins
I don't like these dolls. I got the vampire hearts draculaura, and I am waiting for a skullector doll that really means something to me till I spend big money on it. This? Hell no. Nope. Being a doll collector has taught me that I have a limited amount of space and I gotta be pickier about my purchases, and to only get a doll if it really strikes a chord with me. These dolls do nothing for me. I'd love an amazing display case without a swiss cheese layer- but not for 150 dollars. So its a big ol swing and a miss for this gal. Gotta save my money anyways- who knows what cool stuff will come out in december
I don't think they are horrible but even knowing it's Off White the price is baffling to me for what we're getting. I'm glad I don't NEED any of these because I would've been devastated.
I don’t really like this collab. The clothes are alright. Base dolls are gorgeous. Price tag is egregious! Designer brands in general are a scam, most of the time it’s nothing higher quality just a brand name attached
Mattel is so funny bc after a string of overpriced mediocre dolls, they think they’re delusional enough to charge almost $200 for collector dolls with a designer name on it, I like the witchy looking one but I’m probably gonna pass on these, also I’m pretty sure the high price is mostly packaging
I bought three of the four. Did NOT get the gargoyle. Not a fan. The other three are exquisite. And I'm relieved Haunt Couture Midnight Runway didn't take off, because I'm late to the game, 😄 but they were still in stock on the website and I was able to get all three at a normal price.🥰🍀
I enjoy your channel . I did order her today. I only collect monster high. I heard Virgil Abloh owner of off white, before he passed away , He did this .with Monster High He has children .
I really dislike them, the brand has nothig to do with monster high, they should have picked an alternative o gothic fashion brand, like even hot topic would be better, not to mention how expensive it will be for us international fans, howliday draculaura was 45 but I paid 120 dollars to get her to my country, so I´m not going to pay probably close to 300 to get them if I don´t like them that much.
Yeah they're all made as "alumni" dolls to appeal to adult collectors who grew up with G1 I guess? I get what you mean though it would be nice to see more focus on G3 or even just more body diversity with G1 heads
The crazy thing is these dolls are pretty much the same price as a Pullip doll after taxes + shipping and pullip are known for they’re insane detailed outfits & eye mechanism. 😮
Also, Intergrity Toy dolls are the same price, and you don't have to deal with that huge box. I would rather spend that money on one at eBay.
@@iamsoverybored878 I'm not sure if you're refereing to Pullip doll boxes or the new monster x off white boxes. However pullip doll boxes are pretty important when it comes collecting pullip dolls as the boxes are so unique and add value to the doll. :)
They are also abs plastic with huge heads for that eye mechanism to be practical. The Unoa Light and rocket toys itachi are similar to MH in size and have removeable inset eyes. Both of those dolls are 175-300$.
And that 175$ Unoa Aki price point is unpainted with underwear. You dont even get a fully clothed doll.
The green is an off white signature color and the cheese cutout design is always a staples for off white but something they do with most of the packaging with the product and handbags
Good to know!
Oh wow! I love it but I rather not waste my cash, however I do love the hairstyle so I'll try making that for my custom dolls.
Hair was my favorite part haha
The cheese box would've been cool if it were for Mouscedes King.
For a mintue i thought you were referinh to mousedes dad n went “but his name is the rat king-“ till i remeber her last name is litrealy “king” 😂
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That would be so cute for her. Especially if the box was yellow
@@em84c YESSSSSS!!!! 🧀🧀🧀🧀
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I think that they are really pretty aside from the green skin on all four dolls but what really gets me is the price tag! $50 or $75 would been better and I’d have considered them then.
Yeah, definitely paying for the name sadly
I know nothing about fashion but I looked up prices on the Off-White and I can understand why the dolls are so much now since they apparently are using Off-White outfits scaled down to them. I did like the green and black one at first until I realized her widow’s peak isn’t actual hair 🫠 I really really love the wings on the gargoyle one and if she doesn’t come out for a while, I might try to save for her. Though the Mattel Creations Launch Calendar has an item coming out every Friday for October starting the 13th so maybe I won’t be able to save for her (and honestly that’s probably for the best, I bet she’d be almost $200 with shipping and tax!!!)
I really do wish we had more of a heads up about their release calendar so it was easier to prioritize 🥲
@@FaeryTaleDolls That would be nice but to be kinda fair to Mattel, another doll company I really like seemingly puts their special releases randomly and only gives one day in advance so at least with MH, we generally have a week’s notice!
Gurlll, I like your blouse/sweater thingy. It's very cute
Thank you! 🥰
Reused molds,reused hairstyles?No,especially for that price(not a doll collector but I wouldn't want to pay 150$ for them..
Barbie should've had these collaborations.She's all about aging with the fashion trends.
To me Mattel with these dolls were:
-Hmm we need to make a collaboration.Let's put fashion that we'd usually put in Barbies but make it *GOTH*
That is fair, I was a little disappointed the designs were just straight up off-white designs instead of being adjusted to fit the monster theme a bit
Tbh thats how i feel like mattel has been treating mh in general since it came back-they just throw barbie fashion on it but make it bat or spark or wolf theme
Excellent takes! I love that Monster High has the cachet to snag Off White. Their Nike collabs are very well regarded. The swiss cheese thing is something they’re known for, like their Nikes have holes in them. I really like these dolls!
At least it makes sense now haha, still not a fan of the cheese look though 😅
Always appreciate your thoughts... I agree, they are very very pricey for a "non-necessity item". (Love you identifying dolls as such, for it is true, n'est pas?) 😄
They kinda look like Haunt Couture Build-A-Monster dolls, icl
Create a monster and yep they DO
Why wouldn't Mattel collaborate with a more "quirky/campy/fun/playful" designer, like Betsey Johnson? 🤔 Or a director like Tim Burton or John Waters to collaborate on a new doll or one of their existing characters?
Agree with you with everything! Not ugly but not for me.
Disappointed but not surprised. That price tag is wild!
Well if they weren't nearly expensive and had colors I was more drawn to, I might want a few of them. I think the one with the green/black hair is the best. The first one with the mohawk would look so much better with black/purple hair & purple glove & purple/black makeup. I don't think the red looks good. All of them could use tweeking on their outfits. As you said if they cost around even $50.00 it would be more conducive to purchasing.
as soon as i saw her hair i knew you were going to love it LOL
I can say almost two years later that I got Raven and I didn’t regret her a second. Not that I‘m happy about the price but she felt worth it and it’s somehow funny that I can deal with that better as it just is what it is than when a doll gets madly expensive over time. I like that they have a different somehow more rough vibe than the usual Monster High dolls and even it‘s huge and take a lot of space I like the base from the packaging. I don’t now, I just like it but won’t get a second one.
I Agree 💯% with your thoughts…. I like two of them and if it wasn’t for the price I would totally buy them. Love Harmonie and Symphonee 🖤🤩🖤
I just don't see what monster high doll collector would also be an off white customer?
It's definitely a niche market, I think more people will buy them because they are collectors and not because they are also off white fans
Tbh I don’t know anything abt off white but I don’t think they were a good collab choice to begin with because of how minimalist they appear to be vs mh which is more maximalism imo I think someone like Betsy Johnson would have been a way better choice or maybe (and this is a reach) Alexander McQueen although I don’t know much about fashion brands to begin with soooo (or maybe idk an actual gothic fashion brand in general)
Also just my opinion but I only really like parts of each of these dolls but none of them stand out as something I love on their own and that’s not really great considering they are 150 each and it’s also disappointing that none of them will probably include a diary or brush which would have actually made these dolls a little more worth it it just feels very bland for a fashion brand collab with a $600+ total value
Betsy Johnson would have been so much cooler omg
They all look like the Bratzillas swim dolls.
the second doll, harmonie, kinda lowkey looks like one of the bratz bratzilla dolls oop
I guess these are releasing monthly I like the hair & shoes on the 1 releasing 10/13. My favorite of the 4 is the 1 with 2 different color eyes. I like her face the best and outfit. But $150 is a bit high for me especially without much notice to save up so I doubt I’ll get my fav.
Some of the elements are pretty cool but overall not super cohesive looking and not remotely worth the asking price. Paying for a brand name stapled onto a Monster High doll is eye-roll worthy, and aside from Raven's hat none of it even feels very Monster High (I'm really wishing this collab was with Vivienne Westwood or Alexander McQueen). It seems Mattel really is trying to take every bit of fun they can out of collecting nicer dolls between the expensiveness of a lot of them, having to pay for the ability to buy normal special releases, and low buy-ability.
I literally was saying what is Faery Tale Dolls going to say about these dolls! Swiss cheese, I was dying! I just think couldn't they had made a collaboration with a fashion brand that is more on the alternative/goth side? I have to admit I like the gargoyle doll but would not buy her.
I keep seeing her and thinking "oh I like that one!" and then I remember the price 😬
I don't know anything about Monster High but I do somewhat follow fashion/streetwear and I'm a huge fan of collectibles so I came here to see what the Monster High community is saying and it seems like ya'll hate this lol. That swiss cheese design is what Off-White is really known for, the designer Virgil Abloh released a collection called "meteor shower" and designed bags, shoes, and clothes with holes, as if they were struck with meteors. And ever since then it's been a staple for the brand. So the packaging is actually the coolest thing of this doll, it totally screams Off-White. I didn't end up buying it but I do think it's pretty cool and maybe this will bring new fans to the hobby.
I loved mh as a kid & I was gonna collect them as an adult. But then the pricing and stocking issues since their reboot has kept me away from them. The clothes on these new dolls are fine but I would never consider getting an overpriced mh doll anyway. I'll stick with mga products lol
Not to mention fang vote Rochelle in terms of expensive alumni dolls…. These at least have good designs and we can see the good packaging? Like subjective but the outfits are at least good to me. Not my fav but y’know. Idk i think you’re right that it’s a good sign for longevity of current brand iteration. Barbie will always get collabs because she has that sort of pop culture longevity but brands like monster high or even bratz are more of a toss up to me
Period!!! Great video!!!
The checkered dress one is the only one I want. The black dress skeleton one is a cool design, but the painted on Dracula widows peak is HORRENDOUS. I don’t like the other two.
Yeah that's so real, like for $150 a widow's peak should have been rooted in
@@FaeryTaleDollsyeah dude, she looks like she wanted to dress up as Dracula for Halloween, so her mom did her makeup for her before school.
I like the fact that has a floating skull with makeup over it. But the widow peak kills me. And the Gargoyle the only other one I would want.
mattel is so delulu for this collab LMAO, I don't think any of the dolls are worth that insane price tag. i would expect a doll on the same level of detail as Vampire Heart Draculaura to have that price, but not these. i'm not a fan of the skin tones used and most of the designs were not scaled to flatter a doll body like their real-life counterparts.
i can't remember if you mentioned it before but are you getting vampire heart drac?
That's true, like I get its "designer" but VH Drac is so much more interesting...and yes I did order her! ♥
$150 is a bit much for me! Maybe if they one day end up being on clearance in the far future, I will consider buying one.
They wouldn't be trying to compete with Integrity Toys would they? What a buzz kill THAT would be. "By invitation only" la de freakin' da!
I love your thoughts on this! I think you could rock the checkered dress. I agree 600.00 for 4 dolls??? Are the gold?❤❤❤
Ayy thank you! Yeah when you add them all up it sounds even worse
I just hope there are some crazy off white fans who I never heard of in my life til this collab was leaked months ago just wants the dumb box and the outfit gif a Barbie or some doll they like better or feel looks like that cause I just want the doll and I don’t mean I want her and help them almost pay for their purchase I mean I’ll pay $40 tops for a nude doll I can redress myself. Usually I’d be I need it complete but in this circumstance hell no! And what a stupid time to drop these! In October after SO many drops VH Drac, Howliday Clawdeen and Skelita not to mention if you collect both gens and Rn I wish I didn’t there are SO many really good releases in G3 I can’t even catch up! Plus I keep putting midnight runway Cleo off cause I keep playing catch up then they release something I want more just when I’m like ok I’m getting her this month. We were expecting Spectra this month or a Skullector not THIS spectra would been better these should of waiting til next year and they ARE $200 doll or more. Tax on $150 depending where you live that’s like round least 9-10 alone in US states shipping is gonna be INSANE on these with these giant boxes I don’t remember exactly SDCC Draculaura shipping but her bigger box was definitely glad I had extra money there usually with smaller boxing it’s like $7-8 she was like idk I want to say $12 but I’m too lazy to go to my account Rn. So these monstrosity boxes are gonna be A LOT and outside the US you are DEFINITELY paying a small fortune to own just the one doll so I mean I’m sorry I hope it flops badly for them. Or 2024 expect more nothing special dolls at $120. It’s a scam completely they have Midnight runway at same price for HC with far less detail or items , tested the waters with Rochelle, scammed us basically with the membership for Ghoulia, thow in a good SDCC to throw us off and then when Vampire Heart who is wow but price is high they are just getting us used to paying more for less. I’d eat these dolls up for I’d say $65 I’ll be more generous then most these aren’t beloved characters most of us do not care bout some clothing brand we never heard of before, we don’t have room for skullimate secrets lockers wth we putting that huge thing? Give to Barbie and stick them in a coffin we are monster high collectors we like are coffins
I don't like these dolls. I got the vampire hearts draculaura, and I am waiting for a skullector doll that really means something to me till I spend big money on it. This? Hell no. Nope. Being a doll collector has taught me that I have a limited amount of space and I gotta be pickier about my purchases, and to only get a doll if it really strikes a chord with me. These dolls do nothing for me.
I'd love an amazing display case without a swiss cheese layer- but not for 150 dollars. So its a big ol swing and a miss for this gal. Gotta save my money anyways- who knows what cool stuff will come out in december
I don't think they are horrible but even knowing it's Off White the price is baffling to me for what we're getting. I'm glad I don't NEED any of these because I would've been devastated.
I think the 2nd, 3rd & 4th looks amazing but definitely not worth 150 each
I don’t really like this collab. The clothes are alright. Base dolls are gorgeous. Price tag is egregious! Designer brands in general are a scam, most of the time it’s nothing higher quality just a brand name attached
One thought trash money grab, but I guess I’m not surprised Mattel has kind of always been that way so yeah lol
Mattel is so funny bc after a string of overpriced mediocre dolls, they think they’re delusional enough to charge almost $200 for collector dolls with a designer name on it, I like the witchy looking one but I’m probably gonna pass on these, also I’m pretty sure the high price is mostly packaging
I bought three of the four. Did NOT get the gargoyle. Not a fan. The other three are exquisite. And I'm relieved Haunt Couture Midnight Runway didn't take off, because I'm late to the game, 😄 but they were still in stock on the website and I was able to get all three at a normal price.🥰🍀
I enjoy your channel . I did order her today. I only collect monster high. I heard Virgil Abloh owner of off white, before he passed away , He did this .with Monster High He has children .
Thank you!! I hope she's amazing when she arrives to you ♥
She's got webbed hands 🙂
I really dislike them, the brand has nothig to do with monster high, they should have picked an alternative o gothic fashion brand, like even hot topic would be better, not to mention how expensive it will be for us international fans, howliday draculaura was 45 but I paid 120 dollars to get her to my country, so I´m not going to pay probably close to 300 to get them if I don´t like them that much.
Honestly kind of surprised Hot Topic wasn't the go to since they sell merch so there's already a relationship
I think new characters is actually pretty cool, but I am disappointed in the fact that they’re all a sickly green colour.
these dolls aren't for me
I honestly dont understand why almost all the "high priced" more "collector" dolls are extremely skinny like the older style
Yeah they're all made as "alumni" dolls to appeal to adult collectors who grew up with G1 I guess? I get what you mean though it would be nice to see more focus on G3 or even just more body diversity with G1 heads
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Dang yeah you were on it!
I do not get these dolls. I think they are quite ugly and the price is nuts. The green skin? Weird. Glad I don't like these; saves my wallet 😂
The green is what s throwing me off the most, like it just?? Doesn't match?? At least to me
It's all ridiculous I don't like any doll that comes out that only a select thew people can buy then they are on eBay for stupid prices like 200-300$