I gave up on Rainbow High after the reboot this year. None of the doll releases from the brand have interested me at all. I started collecting RH when they first released and had collected almost all of the dolls. It's sad, because I used to love this brand and there were so many good memories associated with them. They brought something fresh to the doll community. This new rebrand does not have the same feeling.😢
We have been collecting since the beginning. I remember the adrenaline rush when finding new dolls in stores. I hope that feeling will come back one day! -Sang
@Put_down_dem_perkies it's a re-brand, for a while there were rumors that mga was going to change RH and they were true, mga wanted to move away from adult collectors
@@ToyChat ... I like the Winter Wonderland series next better. MGA did a wonderful job in updated faces of the dolls. Except for Sunny Skylar Bradshaw, Bella and Violet Willow that I did immediately buy after seeing them up close in the toy stores. They really do come with 2 outfits worn all at once. $29.99 being $5 less than a deluxe package was sort of neat getting all the clothing and coat accessories savings of $5 not being designed as a deluxe doll kit. I am looking more at my "to buy at the toy store" Skylar Bradshaw and Violet Willow comparing them to all the other equivalents on whose face looks like they are in cold weather elements. Skylar Bradshaw's mermaid bottom is more a sleeping bag for inside a camper tent in the cold snowy weather. Choosing the best little mess to her hair and looking like getting up in the morning looks sold one particular face mold and hair looks to me at that toy store. Violet Willow has also a slight face blush like Bella's obvious reddish making her look a little frost bit standing in cold snowy weather outside of her jacket or coat wear.
I agree with Sang. I really feel like they should try and cater to both children and adults through different tiers. I think before they did two things wrong (1) they were releasing lines in quick succession and (2) they tried to merge the needs of two completely different demographics into one line. They should do slow roll outs of special releases or collector dolls. Keep the budget dolls (5 points of articulation) and these new gimmick dolls for kids. Barbie does it, Rainbow High can do it better. This brand has massive potential to become a legacy brand for MGA. I’d hate to see them die out. As for the show, I never thought I’d stop watching it but season 5 really put me off. There are pre-school shows that even I enjoy as an adult but that storyline was disjointed. It doesn’t make sense in the context of the previous seasons. They should’ve started a separate show entirely called “Rainbow World” or whatever catering specifically to little kids. And I don’t think they can keep up with a proper schedule for the show which is why I think it would be better to release movies as straight to streaming. Rainbow Vision for example, should’ve been a movie instead of a show where we had to wait for two to three weeks at a time to see what happens next. I’ve been hearing rumours that MGA has reached out to influencers to get a sense of what the public wants from the brand. I hope similar insights come out of that conversation. They need to relax and rethink their strategy. Limit the high end stuff to a few collector releases a year, have some mid tier dolls (original core series) throughout and of course these weird little play things. I sincerely hope this isn’t the end. I still have hope for this brand.
I love these dolls. I think we're being too hard on rainbow high right now. We are all afraid of change I'm no exception. But look at these dolls without comparing. They are beautiful.
They are cute, but I’m not a fan of the legs, and downscaled outfits. I haven’t purchased any dolls of this brand since the reboot. I’m hoping for a comeback of the beautiful quality dolls/outfits we used to get. However, I’m not holding much hope for this to happen. It’s really depressing because I loved the dolls we used to get 😢
I used to love Rainbow High, even loved watching the show as an adult and rewatched the first two seasons several times because it was so wholesome and not too ridiculously kid-sy. I haven't been able to watch the show since the reboot, and even looking at the dolls in store makes me way more sad than I'd like to say. I have pretty much no hope for them fixing this whole situation, sadly.
I hope RH continues to give us fun, quality dolls. But I've got about 80 dolls now & many came with 2nd outfits. I also have a few doubles, so extra outfits there too. Also got many of the blind shoe boxes. I see some people are just done with RH & selling their collection. I will not sell mine. As I just mentioned, I've spent alot of money & time. I love switching up their outfits & doing their hair. Customize some. I literally have fun with them. This doll line is like no other, & I fell in love ! It will be interesting to see where they go in the future.
I haven’t watched the show since Rainbow Vision. I really do love Clementine because she’s so unique but I do wish they’d come out with a line specifically for adult collectors.
I agree with several collectors here, I pretty much understood RH is not for me anymore. I have zero interest for the new dolls, as we're far from what the brand was at the origin. It's not necessarily bad in itself, it's a strategic choice to focus more on children I guess, but it's not what I'm looking for anymore : no more character rainbow, no more articulations, detailed and various clothing : so I've decided to quit on this collection. I'm still planning to buy the fashion packs, but no more dolls for me (my wallet is happy 😂) Quick mention on the series too : it's pretty much the same vibe as the dolls : yes the design of the characters are the same, but the story is rather flat and a song in EACH episode is too much for me 😭 Yet, I'm still watching out of curiosity and that's about it
I really like this line. Or at least 3/4. I feel like seeing new characters is the reason. Any character that isnt the main 8 makes me feel like i had water after walking in a desert. The clothes are also better imo than what the main 8 (or 7 rip poppy) have been wearing in their releases The bodies bring it down. However I bought Rosetta since shes my favorite and will be rebodying her. I would maybe get Clementine on clearance and rebody her with my series 1 dolls that nobody wants to buy them from me. 😢😢😂 If I had to make any changes besides articulation, I think Viola would have looked more unique in another hairstyle like pigtails or a tanner skintone. And I wish Marina had a princess dress since she is a princess. And the line would have been a bit better.
I bought Rosetta and I think she will appeal to children. She is a pretty doll but I won’t buy any more of the soft reboot unfortunately. It’s not Rainbow High as I knew them.
"The Final Rainbow High Review" . . . . . End of an era. 😢😭😥 Thank you for all the high quality and detailed RH videos. This doll line made living through 2020 bearable.
Great review guys! Like you, I’m missing all of the wonderful details that made this line great & so much fun to collect & play with! I haven’t bought any RH since the reboot except for Clementine because I loved her overall coloring, style, and accessories. But I sadly feel that this doll line has “jumped the shark”. I have no plans to buy anymore RH in the future, & instead will remain content with all of the previous waves of RH & SH in my collection.
You guys should check Circana data on the brand, it makes the rebrand in perspective and Mga direction shift in general. Because doll collecting doesn't happen in a vacuum and outside circumstances play a factor just like the global shipping crisis affecting rainbow high prices in 2021/2022. Personally i feel like this is the best rebrand line and the closest to "old" rainbow high, if they had regular bodies they would have been on part with series 5 and new friends. Beautiful faces, intricate hairstyles, still detailed clothes and painted accessories. All is here but the more mature styling. I think rainbow high can have all their gimmicks on the side as long as they have a strong core line of purely fashion dolls front and center. This could also be great for mixing in new and returning characters instead of creating look alikes
Love 2 of these dolls, your 2 faves actually, I've bought them to keep inbox, however even though your review is the best by far no-one has said if the footwear comes off? Obviously I can see the split on the back of the footwear which leads me to believe they do come off but please confirm Thanks much appreciated Jenx
I think this is the best series since the reboot. I like the inclusion of accessories, though random. If Rosetta had a normal body she'd probably be a perfect doll for me. She's my only reboot doll so far. I want RH to succeed. I'm not one to buy the dolls just to be a completionist or to stop buying them all together because wrist joints are gone and another doll line is now the hot new thing. I'm willing to wait it out, see what develops and buy what speaks to me. It does feel like MGA has self-sabotaged with these cutbacks, but it's not like fans haven't been complaining about one thing or another since the beginning: too shiny, not enough neck articulation, knees don't bend enough, not enough face sculpts, too many logos, too much hair gel, too many doll releases, repetitive character releases, repetitive accessories, missing hangers, too expensive, not enough diversity, qc, and so on. I'm sure MGA is tuning it all out by now 😅
I can cope with no wrist articulations but not with glitter legs. It is a shame because the faces are beautiful. Not worth rebodying despite the pretty faces. I might pick one of my favourites reduced as a kind of "curiosity" lol. Well, that kind of gimmick works for Novi Stars but not too well for Rainbow High.
I agree. I wonder if they could’ve done the glitter legs but kept the leg articulation? I worry about the legs cracking and all the liquid spilling out. -Sang
Their faces had no horrendous QC issues all of mine are literally perfect, nylon hair, detailed clothes (sorry but I don't like the paper-y printed on one side fabric Mattel) and unique accessories are really good. If no articulation is really what's downgrading these top tier dolls then MGA needs to reconsider the gimmicks. Rosetta was the first I bought. Then Clementine I fell in love and saw the vision. I got Marina last week and will get Viola eventually (I love her dress and eyes) This was a solid line and the only one that interested me after the reboot 💯
I have all of the dolls prior to the reboot but I selectively collect since the reboot. I have all the winter wonderland and plan to get the rest of the Sparkle and Shine ones to go with Rosetta. It would be unreasonable to expect RH/SH to last forever, but I feel that it could have lasted longer. Hoping for some drop dead gorgeous clothing packs - like $20 worth - but I don't think that I will be seeing them.
I think I have almost all of the G1 Rah/SH girls, with only the C&C dolls and some Jr missing. I still buy some G1 dolls from RH for my collection though. We'll never get another Lily Cheng :( I left them and returned to my MtM hybrid Barbies (and MH).
I haven't bought any of the reboot dolls, but I will probably get Rosetta and likely Clementine. They haven't shown up in Canada yet. The glory days sure didn't last long for Rainbow High, and I will be sad to see them go altogether, which looks like it may be happening. I finally got used to larger heads and have even bought some Pullip dolls, but those are several times the cost (as much as Integrity dolls), and that brand is failing too.
if their wrists could bend I really dont think Id have many complaints. It is a unique concept but it feels like the mermaze mermaids coughed on them and now their legs look this way.
My favorites are Rosetta. She looks like a mix of Kia, Brianna, and Sunny and I love her clothes accessories, shoes. Shes so perfect except for the body.... Clementine. I love her hair and eyes. Her face is so pretty. The shirt and jacket are a bit meh. But I love the halloween skirt. Marina is so pretty as a base doll but god the outfit kills it. Without the jacket its okay on its own. But for a princess she deserved a cute fancy dress. What princess wears street wear? The cartoon doesnt even mention she has any interest in it either... Viola. She has a nice face and hair but is my least favorite. (The makeup and hair are so plain compared to everyone else in the line) Looks too much like Violet. Like I thought the cartoon would have her be violets twin or something. Idk shes just there. The dress and game board are cool but shes so meh. I also don't like her shoes they soles would have looked cuter in white, purple, or black. Not sure why they chose tan of all colors. It looks bad imo.
I haven’t watched the RH episodes in a long time and I haven’t looked for any dolls either. Ever since they seemed to move towards a younger audience, hence the slime and now the see through glitter legs I just haven’t bothered. It’s so sad, because RH was doing to well. Maybe it was getting too expensive to make all the nice stuff? Rosetta would be a doll I’d like to get if it wasn’t for the legs. At least you guys got the dolls free so you didn’t waste your money. I can picture over time the legs leaking from the gel over time, maybe in hot summer. 😝
We both ended up buying Rosetta each! lol I think the glitter legs are less messy than the slime and magic snow. But not at the cost of more articulation. -Sang
@@ToyChat That’s great you got her. 💕 Yeah I’d rather have real legs and articulation. I can imagine the slime and fake snow being messy, I’ve never tried it myself, I’m not interested.
I gave up on Rainbow High after the reboot this year. None of the doll releases from the brand have interested me at all. I started collecting RH when they first released and had collected almost all of the dolls. It's sad, because I used to love this brand and there were so many good memories associated with them. They brought something fresh to the doll community. This new rebrand does not have the same feeling.😢
We have been collecting since the beginning. I remember the adrenaline rush when finding new dolls in stores. I hope that feeling will come back one day! -Sang
Has MGA THEMSELVES, said this is reboot??? Or is everyone just being negative for NOTHING??? Just curious
@Put_down_dem_perkies it's a re-brand, for a while there were rumors that mga was going to change RH and they were true, mga wanted to move away from adult collectors
@@ToyChat ... I like the Winter Wonderland series next better. MGA did a wonderful job in updated faces of the dolls. Except for Sunny Skylar Bradshaw, Bella and Violet Willow that I did immediately buy after seeing them up close in the toy stores. They really do come with 2 outfits worn all at once. $29.99 being $5 less than a deluxe package was sort of neat getting all the clothing and coat accessories savings of $5 not being designed as a deluxe doll kit.
I am looking more at my "to buy at the toy store" Skylar Bradshaw and Violet Willow comparing them to all the other equivalents on whose face looks like they are in cold weather elements. Skylar Bradshaw's mermaid bottom is more a sleeping bag for inside a camper tent in the cold snowy weather. Choosing the best little mess to her hair and looking like getting up in the morning looks sold one particular face mold and hair looks to me at that toy store. Violet Willow has also a slight face blush like Bella's obvious reddish making her look a little frost bit standing in cold snowy weather outside of her jacket or coat wear.
@@Put_down_dem_perkies yes they made a reboot, even shadow high was cancelled bc of that. Now its rainbow world.
I agree with Sang. I really feel like they should try and cater to both children and adults through different tiers. I think before they did two things wrong (1) they were releasing lines in quick succession and (2) they tried to merge the needs of two completely different demographics into one line.
They should do slow roll outs of special releases or collector dolls. Keep the budget dolls (5 points of articulation) and these new gimmick dolls for kids. Barbie does it, Rainbow High can do it better. This brand has massive potential to become a legacy brand for MGA. I’d hate to see them die out.
As for the show, I never thought I’d stop watching it but season 5 really put me off. There are pre-school shows that even I enjoy as an adult but that storyline was disjointed. It doesn’t make sense in the context of the previous seasons. They should’ve started a separate show entirely called “Rainbow World” or whatever catering specifically to little kids. And I don’t think they can keep up with a proper schedule for the show which is why I think it would be better to release movies as straight to streaming. Rainbow Vision for example, should’ve been a movie instead of a show where we had to wait for two to three weeks at a time to see what happens next.
I’ve been hearing rumours that MGA has reached out to influencers to get a sense of what the public wants from the brand. I hope similar insights come out of that conversation. They need to relax and rethink their strategy. Limit the high end stuff to a few collector releases a year, have some mid tier dolls (original core series) throughout and of course these weird little play things. I sincerely hope this isn’t the end. I still have hope for this brand.
I love these dolls. I think we're being too hard on rainbow high right now. We are all afraid of change I'm no exception. But look at these dolls without comparing. They are beautiful.
I totally agree.
Out of all the lines in the reboot, this one has got to be my most favourite. I am so into the glittery legs.
They are cute, but I’m not a fan of the legs, and downscaled outfits. I haven’t purchased any dolls of this brand since the reboot. I’m hoping for a comeback of the beautiful quality dolls/outfits we used to get. However, I’m not holding much hope for this to happen. It’s really depressing because I loved the dolls we used to get 😢
Hopefully there’s new stuff on the horizon. I think we all love the brand and want them to succeed! -Sang
I used to love Rainbow High, even loved watching the show as an adult and rewatched the first two seasons several times because it was so wholesome and not too ridiculously kid-sy. I haven't been able to watch the show since the reboot, and even looking at the dolls in store makes me way more sad than I'd like to say. I have pretty much no hope for them fixing this whole situation, sadly.
I’m scared to watch the show now! The Rainbow High section is pretty sad right now. Hopefully new stuff will come out soon! -Sang
I hope RH continues to give us fun, quality dolls. But I've got about 80 dolls now & many came with 2nd outfits. I also have a few doubles, so extra outfits there too. Also got many of the blind shoe boxes. I see some people are just done with RH & selling their collection. I will not sell mine. As I just mentioned, I've spent alot of money & time. I love switching up their outfits & doing their hair. Customize some. I literally have fun with them. This doll line is like no other, & I fell in love ! It will be interesting to see where they go in the future.
I will never stop collecting Rainbow High dolls!❤❤❤❤❤
Yay!! Glad to see another RH video from you guys ❤️
Another great video..thanks so much....wish they would do miniatures..just like mini brats...
Excellent review! 💗🧡🩵💜
I haven’t watched the show since Rainbow Vision. I really do love Clementine because she’s so unique but I do wish they’d come out with a line specifically for adult collectors.
I agree with several collectors here, I pretty much understood RH is not for me anymore. I have zero interest for the new dolls, as we're far from what the brand was at the origin. It's not necessarily bad in itself, it's a strategic choice to focus more on children I guess, but it's not what I'm looking for anymore : no more character rainbow, no more articulations, detailed and various clothing : so I've decided to quit on this collection. I'm still planning to buy the fashion packs, but no more dolls for me (my wallet is happy 😂)
Quick mention on the series too : it's pretty much the same vibe as the dolls : yes the design of the characters are the same, but the story is rather flat and a song in EACH episode is too much for me 😭 Yet, I'm still watching out of curiosity and that's about it
I really like this line. Or at least 3/4. I feel like seeing new characters is the reason. Any character that isnt the main 8 makes me feel like i had water after walking in a desert. The clothes are also better imo than what the main 8 (or 7 rip poppy) have been wearing in their releases
The bodies bring it down. However I bought Rosetta since shes my favorite and will be rebodying her. I would maybe get Clementine on clearance and rebody her with my series 1 dolls that nobody wants to buy them from me. 😢😢😂
If I had to make any changes besides articulation, I think Viola would have looked more unique in another hairstyle like pigtails or a tanner skintone. And I wish Marina had a princess dress since she is a princess. And the line would have been a bit better.
I bought Rosetta and I think she will appeal to children. She is a pretty doll but I won’t buy any more of the soft reboot unfortunately. It’s not Rainbow High as I knew them.
I ended up buying Rosetta too. She’s cute but I’m thinking of rebodying her. -Sang
"The Final Rainbow High Review" . . . . . End of an era. 😢😭😥 Thank you for all the high quality and detailed RH videos. This doll line made living through 2020 bearable.
Great review guys! Like you, I’m missing all of the wonderful details that made this line great & so much fun to collect & play with! I haven’t bought any RH since the reboot except for Clementine because I loved her overall coloring, style, and accessories. But I sadly feel that this doll line has “jumped the shark”. I have no plans to buy anymore RH in the future, & instead will remain content with all of the previous waves of RH & SH in my collection.
We need OG rainbow high back and Shadow high needs to come back too!!!
I think the Rainbow High team has reached their end of their rainbow IYKWIM.
You guys should check Circana data on the brand, it makes the rebrand in perspective and Mga direction shift in general. Because doll collecting doesn't happen in a vacuum and outside circumstances play a factor just like the global shipping crisis affecting rainbow high prices in 2021/2022.
Personally i feel like this is the best rebrand line and the closest to "old" rainbow high, if they had regular bodies they would have been on part with series 5 and new friends. Beautiful faces, intricate hairstyles, still detailed clothes and painted accessories. All is here but the more mature styling.
I think rainbow high can have all their gimmicks on the side as long as they have a strong core line of purely fashion dolls front and center.
This could also be great for mixing in new and returning characters instead of creating look alikes
Love 2 of these dolls, your 2 faves actually, I've bought them to keep inbox, however even though your review is the best by far no-one has said if the footwear comes off? Obviously I can see the split on the back of the footwear which leads me to believe they do come off but please confirm Thanks much appreciated Jenx
I think this is the best series since the reboot. I like the inclusion of accessories, though random. If Rosetta had a normal body she'd probably be a perfect doll for me. She's my only reboot doll so far. I want RH to succeed. I'm not one to buy the dolls just to be a completionist or to stop buying them all together because wrist joints are gone and another doll line is now the hot new thing. I'm willing to wait it out, see what develops and buy what speaks to me. It does feel like MGA has self-sabotaged with these cutbacks, but it's not like fans haven't been complaining about one thing or another since the beginning: too shiny, not enough neck articulation, knees don't bend enough, not enough face sculpts, too many logos, too much hair gel, too many doll releases, repetitive character releases, repetitive accessories, missing hangers, too expensive, not enough diversity, qc, and so on. I'm sure MGA is tuning it all out by now 😅
I wonder why you don't look at the inside of the packaging? I think some if the graphics for these girls is pretty interesting!
If I buy do buy one of these I plan on buying Mairina (unsure of spelling)
I can cope with no wrist articulations but not with glitter legs. It is a shame because the faces are beautiful. Not worth rebodying despite the pretty faces. I might pick one of my favourites reduced as a kind of "curiosity" lol. Well, that kind of gimmick works for Novi Stars but not too well for Rainbow High.
I agree. I wonder if they could’ve done the glitter legs but kept the leg articulation? I worry about the legs cracking and all the liquid spilling out. -Sang
Their faces had no horrendous QC issues all of mine are literally perfect, nylon hair, detailed clothes (sorry but I don't like the paper-y printed on one side fabric Mattel) and unique accessories are really good. If no articulation is really what's downgrading these top tier dolls then MGA needs to reconsider the gimmicks.
Rosetta was the first I bought. Then Clementine I fell in love and saw the vision. I got Marina last week and will get Viola eventually (I love her dress and eyes)
This was a solid line and the only one that interested me after the reboot 💯
I have all of the dolls prior to the reboot but I selectively collect since the reboot. I have all the winter wonderland and plan to get the rest of the Sparkle and Shine ones to go with Rosetta. It would be unreasonable to expect RH/SH to last forever, but I feel that it could have lasted longer. Hoping for some drop dead gorgeous clothing packs - like $20 worth - but I don't think that I will be seeing them.
Honestly, these Sparkle and Shine dolls are the only interesting ones since the reboot and might be worth buying.
Max and I ended up buying Rosetta each. There’s certain aspects of these dolls that reminds of the heydays of Rainbow High. -Sang
I think I have almost all of the G1 Rah/SH girls, with only the C&C dolls and some Jr missing. I still buy some G1 dolls from RH for my collection though. We'll never get another Lily Cheng :(
I left them and returned to my MtM hybrid Barbies (and MH).
I haven't bought any of the reboot dolls, but I will probably get Rosetta and likely Clementine. They haven't shown up in Canada yet. The glory days sure didn't last long for Rainbow High, and I will be sad to see them go altogether, which looks like it may be happening. I finally got used to larger heads and have even bought some Pullip dolls, but those are several times the cost (as much as Integrity dolls), and that brand is failing too.
I'd love to have a rebody of Clementine.
if their wrists could bend I really dont think Id have many complaints. It is a unique concept but it feels like the mermaze mermaids coughed on them and now their legs look this way.
Omg Mermaze 🥹! I think the lack of wrist articulations is holding a lot of people back. -Sang
Final? I love rainbow high and I want it to revive itself
I love your channel not my favorite rainbow high dolls but some of them are good
10:25 they're gonna be twin sisters watch
The legs give me deja vu My Little Pony Rainbow Shimmer glitter globes where they're bodies are glitter globes not sure how I feel for these toys.
My favorites are
Rosetta. She looks like a mix of Kia, Brianna, and Sunny and I love her clothes accessories, shoes. Shes so perfect except for the body....
Clementine. I love her hair and eyes. Her face is so pretty. The shirt and jacket are a bit meh. But I love the halloween skirt.
Marina is so pretty as a base doll but god the outfit kills it. Without the jacket its okay on its own. But for a princess she deserved a cute fancy dress. What princess wears street wear? The cartoon doesnt even mention she has any interest in it either...
Viola. She has a nice face and hair but is my least favorite. (The makeup and hair are so plain compared to everyone else in the line) Looks too much like Violet. Like I thought the cartoon would have her be violets twin or something. Idk shes just there. The dress and game board are cool but shes so meh. I also don't like her shoes they soles would have looked cuter in white, purple, or black. Not sure why they chose tan of all colors. It looks bad imo.
I would not buy this doll not even if it cost 15 bucks, but the clothes are very nice.
They really should have RW instead of RH on their clothing/accessories 🙄 😂 But anyway 🤷♀️ they are pretty.
Your stuck with them.
I haven’t watched the RH episodes in a long time and I haven’t looked for any dolls either. Ever since they seemed to move towards a younger audience, hence the slime and now the see through glitter legs I just haven’t bothered. It’s so sad, because RH was doing to well. Maybe it was getting too expensive to make all the nice stuff? Rosetta would be a doll I’d like to get if it wasn’t for the legs. At least you guys got the dolls free so you didn’t waste your money. I can picture over time the legs leaking from the gel over time, maybe in hot summer. 😝
We both ended up buying Rosetta each! lol I think the glitter legs are less messy than the slime and magic snow. But not at the cost of more articulation. -Sang
@@ToyChat That’s great you got her. 💕 Yeah I’d rather have real legs and articulation. I can imagine the slime and fake snow being messy, I’ve never tried it myself, I’m not interested.
They took the male dolls away too.
Terrible aren't they
Clementine & viola dolls is the winner from this series ❤
If I buy do buy one of these I plan on buying Mairina (unsure of spelling)