I was talking with a younger collector a few weeks ago and they were talking about how much they hated modern Mattel and wishes they were more like MGA because they're an "independent company" and I was like babe no... they're a massive corporation too
The difference between MGA's $30 doll and Mattel's $30 doll is I can wait for MGA's $30 doll, because MGA oversaturates the market, and get Rainbow/Shadow High dolls for literally dollars. I got Jett Dawson for $5, and Maria Garcia, everyone's grail Lily Cheng and Paris Hilton for $30 each. You would NEVER get a $100+ Mattel doll for $30, six months after it's release, from a primary retailer.
With all the doll people I've watched starting this hobby, you're one of those people I love watch any and every video when you post. As someone that's around your age, I just like your honesty and humor cause I can relate to it. Hope things go a bit better for you~
Make a Patreon! You bring the exact speed of doll content I'm looking for and can't get anywhere else. I can't be the only one who would pass you $5 a month to keep it coming!
sometimes life just hits you all at once. i love your content and i very much empathize with how stressful your situation has been. sending lots of love ❤
Sorry the last few weeks have been so rough. I remember how busy I was in grad school, literally in studio anytime I wasn't at work or desperately scarfing down winco deli food, I can't imagine how you manage to put up ANY videos!
Sorry you had a couple of rough weeks, so glad to see you on this video. Take your time with life and do what you can. Love your videos. Happy holidays
Love you! You will get thru this, graduate and be able to buy all the dolls you want! Oh, and the American Girl Barbie looks just like Larvie the Teenage Fashion Maggot doll
I'm one of those RH fans who's quite disappointed, but not surprised. Those fashion packs are very meh. The budget dolls would be less horrible if the slime Rainbow World thing wasn't happening. No wrist articulation for anyone!
I just bought the Madison two pack for $24. Probably a good thing they are on a decline because I'm running out of room for them, and I can save money. They are nice good dolls to go out on. I'm not going to miss the pain in the neck unboxings.
Just discovered your channel, and love it! (Sorry about the rough patch you're going through, though.) Just FYI, I bought the Barbie 12 Days of Christmas set in December and that doll is absolutely stunning IRL. Both outfits are gorge, and the box itself is fantastic. Even though she's not Silkstone, she's made of a heavier plastic than usual and just feels more substantial. If it ever goes on sale I might get another, lol...
Omg I didn't know there was a brunette version of the 65th anniversary doll. She looks absolutely badass, especially with those glasses! I'm not completely in love with the dress, so I'm not sure if I will be getting her. If I can find someone selling just her base doll for a reasonable price, then I might get her.
Yeah the dress is like a 50/50 for me but luckily these gown anniversary dolls eventually go on clearance or at least a sale cause they typically make enough.
Dude! Live life! This is a hobby (at least for now) we will be here and prayers to get through this thing called life 💜…’electric word - life - it means a forever, and that’s a mighty long time’…ok i’ll stop 🤣🤣🤣
@@JeffreySteinmanReviews and if it was t clear the ‘at least for now’ part was in regards to this as a hobby, NOT your subs being here lol…we will still be here with you regardless!
I just got into doll collecting a few months ago. I decided to go with Barbie (and the odd Lol doll). I seem to have joined at a time when everything is going downhill, lol. A lot of ppl tell me the new Barbies are awful and in some cases I agree, but I actually like the Barbie Extras and a few of the Fashionistas (not the ones coming out in 2024 though).
Yeah MGA is going for the kid's market now...I'll still get Sunny tho...maybe Jade. I haven't seen their quarter or yearly profits since they're private, but I'm guessing it's got something to do with that.
She looks like she smells something rotten. It's such a miss opportunity not to do a doll of a black supermodel. An Iman, Noami Campbell, or Grace Jones would slay.
I’m sorry life hit you so badly and really hope things turn around for you soon. I love your opinions videos, they always crack me up. It will be interesting to see which bigger doll influencers suddenly like the new RH dolls if they get PR 😹 I understand why they’re going in a new direction though I’m not sure I’ll get any but we’ll see.
Also, I wasn't into Mattel in the good old days, so I didn't know what people meant about their quality going downhill. Then i picked up a 1997 Aqua Fantasy Ariel (from facebook, for 3 dollars!!!) and now i know what you all are going on about - she is stunning
Omg, talk about everything hitting you at once. I am so sorry. This happened to me also a few years ago and it is hard to recover from so you have my deepest sympathy. Now to the dolls. Mattel is definitely inconsistent with their pricing and it drives me crazy. Don't get me started on Rainbow High's rebranding. Ugh, I have been a faithful collector of these dolls since the beginning but I really do not like these. I will probably get some of these anyway because I can't help myself. The Barbie collector dolls took my breath away. Gorgeous. Really how does someone choose with limited funds, who to get? Damn I need to win the lottery. Take care.
I'm glad you didn't tell us a story about getting hit by a deer again. Sending prayers that we all have enough money next year for the dolls that are going to be thrown at us 💛🙏
The anniversary Barbie's gown just being a giant printed piece instead of separate skirt/overskirt bums me the everloving F out. We can't even get two pieces on a collectors doll anymore? Depressing as hell.
I'm so sorry your winter has been shit. If it makes you feel better, I lost my not-for-profit job that I was incredibly passionate about for 4 years because they hired a new manager and she wanted to start fresh. I was the senior employee. Then I scrambled for a job and ended up in a management position at a job that fundraises for not-for-profits (specifically my old job) and she will need to cooperate directly with me in order to manage her new position. Life is funny. Also I make more than her now. It will all work out hun.
Wait wait wait, how are you only making that much per weekend in hospitality? I've never understood the tip system in America we don't do that here in Australia. Don't you have a base wage? When I was working in bars and restaurants I'd get a minimum 21 bucks an hour on week days then on weekends you'd get sometimes 30 per hour. That's minimum wage. Tipping is more of a bonus but no one has to do it. This was like 10 years ago too. I'm sorry I'm just outraged that such a stressful and physically demanding job has such shit pay! Wtf. You deserve so much more
It’s just this particular restaurant my other one I was making way more money but they will open up again soon. I don’t have patron no haha. But when I’m an architect girlie I should be doing better
I was talking with a younger collector a few weeks ago and they were talking about how much they hated modern Mattel and wishes they were more like MGA because they're an "independent company" and I was like babe no... they're a massive corporation too
Yeah MGA is still a corporation I just don’t think they’re publicly traded like Mattel is.
Love your energy in this video, its very annoyed curator in an art Cafe
When you said you had enough protein because of the Daddies I SCREAMED. You nasty bish. 😂😂❤❤💀☠️
me too! 🤣😂🤣
Oops teehee
The difference between MGA's $30 doll and Mattel's $30 doll is I can wait for MGA's $30 doll, because MGA oversaturates the market, and get Rainbow/Shadow High dolls for literally dollars. I got Jett Dawson for $5, and Maria Garcia, everyone's grail Lily Cheng and Paris Hilton for $30 each. You would NEVER get a $100+ Mattel doll for $30, six months after it's release, from a primary retailer.
Yeah the Barbie reselling leaves no room to breathe and then they just sit on eBay
With all the doll people I've watched starting this hobby, you're one of those people I love watch any and every video when you post. As someone that's around your age, I just like your honesty and humor cause I can relate to it. Hope things go a bit better for you~
I’m glad it works for ya!
All the best bub! Thanks for the tea! 😂 🖤
Struggle is real😢 it ain't peaches and cream for everyone during the holidays but I hope it turns around real quick
Me too I keep burning that incense or whatever
Make a Patreon! You bring the exact speed of doll content I'm looking for and can't get anywhere else. I can't be the only one who would pass you $5 a month to keep it coming!
Christ, why does my name look like a bot? I fucking hate google and the new web.
Haha it’s all good and yeah I’ve thought about it before but idk I feel weird about you guys and money mixing idk why.
@@JeffreySteinmanReviews do it! Or a ko-fi or something!
@@ToyArchivist haha maybe
@@evermoreart you’re very sweet
I feel like this can all be blamed on that deer! 🥴
I agree it set my the whole tone for my time in Boise haha
sometimes life just hits you all at once. i love your content and i very much empathize with how stressful your situation has been. sending lots of love ❤
Sorry the last few weeks have been so rough. I remember how busy I was in grad school, literally in studio anytime I wasn't at work or desperately scarfing down winco deli food, I can't imagine how you manage to put up ANY videos!
There’s a winco across the street who keeps coming in clunch.
@@JeffreySteinmanReviews Open 24 hours is basically heaven when you're trying to finish your model at 3am!
Sorry you had a couple of rough weeks, so glad to see you on this video. Take your time with life and do what you can. Love your videos. Happy holidays
Thank you very much
Love you! You will get thru this, graduate and be able to buy all the dolls you want! Oh, and the American Girl Barbie looks just like Larvie the Teenage Fashion Maggot doll
I love Larvie
I enjoy your content. ❤. And while I miss you and want more videos your school is important. You're almost done with school! Hang in there. Love you!
Haha thank you very much
Daddy’s back and we need to send ❤and 🙏. The new year will be better!!!
Haha thank you I just need some good energy my way haha
Sorry about the life challenges. That sucks! I love your content. Your point of view is unique and brutally honest. We need you.
Haha thank you
I'm one of those RH fans who's quite disappointed, but not surprised. Those fashion packs are very meh. The budget dolls would be less horrible if the slime Rainbow World thing wasn't happening. No wrist articulation for anyone!
Idk I like the ballerina and the outfit Amaya is wearing, which could be used for like a punk rock look
I’m very tired of the slime and surprise gimmick for sure
I just bought the Madison two pack for $24. Probably a good thing they are on a decline because I'm running out of room for them, and I can save money. They are nice good dolls to go out on. I'm not going to miss the pain in the neck unboxings.
@iamsoverybored878 lol fr I'm running outta space for RH dolls too, so I'm not even mad at then making lines for younger kids
@@iamsoverybored878 they do take up a lot room
Just discovered your channel, and love it! (Sorry about the rough patch you're going through, though.) Just FYI, I bought the Barbie 12 Days of Christmas set in December and that doll is absolutely stunning IRL. Both outfits are gorge, and the box itself is fantastic. Even though she's not Silkstone, she's made of a heavier plastic than usual and just feels more substantial. If it ever goes on sale I might get another, lol...
hair flip for dayyyyyzzzz 😊❤
All day every day
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Omg I didn't know there was a brunette version of the 65th anniversary doll. She looks absolutely badass, especially with those glasses! I'm not completely in love with the dress, so I'm not sure if I will be getting her. If I can find someone selling just her base doll for a reasonable price, then I might get her.
Yeah the dress is like a 50/50 for me but luckily these gown anniversary dolls eventually go on clearance or at least a sale cause they typically make enough.
Dude! Live life! This is a hobby (at least for now) we will be here and prayers to get through this thing called life 💜…’electric word - life - it means a forever, and that’s a mighty long time’…ok i’ll stop 🤣🤣🤣
Haha thank you so much
@@JeffreySteinmanReviews and if it was t clear the ‘at least for now’ part was in regards to this as a hobby, NOT your subs being here lol…we will still be here with you regardless!
@@IndigobluBeauty haha for sure!
I really dont mind the look of the RH slime dolls, i would buy one i just dont want all the plastic slime rubbish they come with 😂!
Yeah I’m over slime and surprise elements.
I just got into doll collecting a few months ago. I decided to go with Barbie (and the odd Lol doll). I seem to have joined at a time when everything is going downhill, lol. A lot of ppl tell me the new Barbies are awful and in some cases I agree, but I actually like the Barbie Extras and a few of the Fashionistas (not the ones coming out in 2024 though).
Yeah MGA is going for the kid's market now...I'll still get Sunny tho...maybe Jade. I haven't seen their quarter or yearly profits since they're private, but I'm guessing it's got something to do with that.
I wouldn’t be surprised ye ah
That Claudia Schiffer doll looks like Chanel West Coast.
I can see that
She looks like she smells something rotten. It's such a miss opportunity not to do a doll of a black supermodel. An Iman, Noami Campbell, or Grace Jones would slay.
I’m sorry life hit you so badly and really hope things turn around for you soon. I love your opinions videos, they always crack me up. It will be interesting to see which bigger doll influencers suddenly like the new RH dolls if they get PR 😹 I understand why they’re going in a new direction though I’m not sure I’ll get any but we’ll see.
Yeah I feel like sometimes reboots do too much instead of a mix.
Wow, that sucks - I'm so sorry you are going through it. Do you need to put protein powder on your wishlist? Great video. I love your delivery
Haha thanks I’m doing better this week thank goodness.
Also, I wasn't into Mattel in the good old days, so I didn't know what people meant about their quality going downhill. Then i picked up a 1997 Aqua Fantasy Ariel (from facebook, for 3 dollars!!!) and now i know what you all are going on about - she is stunning
@@delbelcoure yeah it weird even simple play line dolls were more thought out.
I’m totally bummed about the loss of articulation for RH. The circular one in their thighs and the wrist, totally sucks
I’m so glad you’re back, and I’m so sorry that you had to go through all of that.
Thank you very much
I’m sorry about what’s been going on but I am so happy to see another video from you! 🫶🏼
Haha it was nice to film and edit again
Nothing like a Doll Daddy video to perk you up!
Happy holidays! Enjoy the break.
Thank you!
Omg, talk about everything hitting you at once. I am so sorry. This happened to me also a few years ago and it is hard to recover from so you have my deepest sympathy. Now to the dolls. Mattel is definitely inconsistent with their pricing and it drives me crazy. Don't get me started on Rainbow High's rebranding. Ugh, I have been a faithful collector of these dolls since the beginning but I really do not like these. I will probably get some of these anyway because I can't help myself. The Barbie collector dolls took my breath away. Gorgeous. Really how does someone choose with limited funds, who to get? Damn I need to win the lottery. Take care.
Yeah it’s a mixed bag cause I’m kind of enjoying the break from spending.
I'm glad you didn't tell us a story about getting hit by a deer again. Sending prayers that we all have enough money next year for the dolls that are going to be thrown at us 💛🙏
Haha thanks!
Urg bad things come in 3's! Hope that's it for you now and you have a good Christmas and fantastic New Year.
Love ya !!!
Is there anything we can do to help? You are my absolute favourite doll lover so I don't mind how long between videos as long as we get videos!
Haha no you guys are doing a great job by just letting me do my thing. I feel so lucky.
Did Doll Daddy pay Mattel a compliment quick someone get him a protein shake 🥩🥤
I might have to delete this video haha
The anniversary Barbie's gown just being a giant printed piece instead of separate skirt/overskirt bums me the everloving F out. We can't even get two pieces on a collectors doll anymore? Depressing as hell.
It’s very Mattel now
MERRY CHRISTMAS 🎅🌲 may 2024 be a great year 🤑
You a so cute. Talk about Shadow High.
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I'm so sorry your winter has been shit. If it makes you feel better, I lost my not-for-profit job that I was incredibly passionate about for 4 years because they hired a new manager and she wanted to start fresh. I was the senior employee. Then I scrambled for a job and ended up in a management position at a job that fundraises for not-for-profits (specifically my old job) and she will need to cooperate directly with me in order to manage her new position. Life is funny. Also I make more than her now. It will all work out hun.
Yeah hopefully this all leading to something awesome
Sunny always looks good? Girl... Not with the bangs. Sunny has two a okay dolls. 1. From 2-pack with Luna.
2. From the slime rebranding line.
Sunny is my fav haha
Wait wait wait, how are you only making that much per weekend in hospitality? I've never understood the tip system in America we don't do that here in Australia. Don't you have a base wage? When I was working in bars and restaurants I'd get a minimum 21 bucks an hour on week days then on weekends you'd get sometimes 30 per hour. That's minimum wage. Tipping is more of a bonus but no one has to do it. This was like 10 years ago too. I'm sorry I'm just outraged that such a stressful and physically demanding job has such shit pay! Wtf. You deserve so much more
Do you have patreon?
It’s just this particular restaurant my other one I was making way more money but they will open up again soon. I don’t have patron no haha. But when I’m an architect girlie I should be doing better
@@JeffreySteinmanReviews I hope you still make doll videos when you're a hot shot architect!
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Doll.