As an asian, i can't help but feel a little bit down with the lack of representation in the industry. Even when we do get an asian character it's almost always japanese. I just feel that there's such an untapped potential for representation in the fashion doll world for south east asian and other asian culture.
@@grimreaper9350 thank you for exposing your lack of understanding, awareness, and empathy regarding this. I really wish you good luck in life, hunty! You may need it.
I’m always surprised how often I see these at the thrift store. Someone actually BOUGHT those? Man, I restore and makeover damaged, ugly thrift store dolls, and even I won’t pay 99¢ for one of those things!
Honestly I think I’d switch strawberry shortcake and my scene. I feel like strawberry shortcake is still on like childrens backpacks and has an active show and is vaguely in public consciousness, whereas my scene, no longer being made at all, is something the average person on the street probably doesn’t remember or recognize at all unless they bought them or played with them. Maybe that’s just my area and lots of people remember them in other places idk.
nono it's true! people do not know about myscene at all unless they actually bought into it. with strawberry shortcake, everyone at least in the west has heard the name and recognises what it is without being tied to a doll line. she, like hello kitty, is more of a symbol/recognisable mascot than a doll or specific product.
Have you thought about making a video comparing all the Monster High knock offs? It's amazing how many dolls with abnormal skin tones just suddenly appeared in 2013 😄
i just love the fact that when asked about skin colour, the girls asked for the Monster High dolls said they wanted “weird” colours like green and blue! i think thats great that they didnt want the regular skin colours.
They already made one: ruclips.net/video/RxthwP2G3QM/видео.html Tbh though, I would love to see a part 2 given just how many of these kinds of MH imitators are out there, even excluding dollar store knockoffs.
Seeing all these failed 2000s-era doll lines reawakened some deep childhood memories. I still get the Moxie Girls ad jingle stuck in my head sometimes.
I'm a male adult Ever After High fan. I fell into EAH years ago after I came across the webisodes on RUclips during a break at work. I really liked the series but initially was not interested in the dolls at all. That changed because I liked the Raven Queen character the most. So I bought her and was very impressed by how much doll looked like the animated character and also the great details she had. Later I spotted a Dexter Charming at Target and I quickly bought it because there was only one of him at that store. From there my collection began and over the it became bigger and bigger. For someone who had never bought or collected any dolls before I've spent a lot on EAH dolls over the years. I more than likely would still be spending on them had Mattel stuck to the great quality it had for the EAH line in the beginning and not eventually stop production of the entire line. Because of that I think Mattel really made a big mistake with how they handled EAH because I know very well that I wasn't the only adult collector willing to spend on those dolls if they had kept production and quality in place.
Facts! I literally have every single EAH doll release prior to the quality diminishing and the forest creature angle they went to next. I mourned when they killed the line😔
I have a Ever After High Cerise Hood doll too and was really sad when I learned it was discontinued. It had such amazing designs! It's my favourite doll that I have and I wish I could've gotten others... I really liked them more than monster high.. they were just such a cool doll set.
@@OTOOO.MASHI_YUNAAII38n2 the EAH dolls was a really great doll line before Mattel started making the budget versions. The original version had very creative details to their clothes and accessories. They also had good articulation that made them seem kinda like stop motion puppets.
Random fact: I had a theatre instructor who was actually the voice of Angel in the Kuu Kuu Harajuku series when it was airing and she'd act in-character at some points. So thanks for having me revisit that lmao
Every single time I come back to this video, it's to chuckle at the description of "Little Miss No Name". "The tear under her eye is removable but nothing could change the fact that she looks like an absolute demon". I still laugh about that.
I was honestly shocked, that the W.I.T.C.H dolls by Giochi Preziosi weren't included! I feel like they were huge here in Europe! They even had a comic book series and later on a TV series. They were a huge part of my childhood and from my knowledge, the dolls are highly sought after! I have all 5 characters and I'm so happy! But great video, I love to see a longer video from you, I could just listen to you talking about dolls for ever!
Wait there were dolls first??? I noticed the magazine first then a few years later the TV Series and thought the dolls were only made as a tie-in to the show.
@@elecrom_9757 Actually I think they first had the magazine/comic book series, then when that took off, they started making the dolls and then they had a tv series for awhile before seizing all production. I'm so sad they stopped the comic series, I still read them!
I LOVED the w.i.t.c.h comics and my grandparents brought be everything related to it they could find (grandma made good money as a chemist in the cosmetics industry and grandpa worked in something like a toy factory type place). Yet, I think they made the dolls after the comics and weren't really planning on making those to promote the dolls. Plus there wasn't a lot they could do with them. The girls kept their same outfit after transformation for years and only way later into the game got ONE update on their clothes. The schoolgirl outfits in the comics weren't really doll-type clothes. Unlike with Winx they didn't get new fairy glitter looks each season and weren't dressed very glamorous.
The only ones I can think of that were left off would be: WWE Dolls Sparkle Girlz Cabbage Patch Kids (not quite fashion dolls, but given their history deserve a mention) Disney Dancing Princesses (only because they were mini) Janay Kari Michell Rainbow Brite (only cuz Strawberry Shortcake got a mention) Maybe She Ra… Great job overall!!
And also DesignaFriend by Chad Valley, though I believe those were only released in the UK so might have been too obscure (they were sort of like a lower budget American Girl style line, similar to Our Generation)
I've never seen one of these. I appreciate that u actually gave credit and asked permission! Also you are quickly becoming my fav doll RUclips because you don't do an obscene amount of box openings and your voice is so soothing.
@@ihmasAnna Enjoying a voice is definitely a personal preference you can’t control, like a fav colour or flavour. Now, personally, I don’t watch videos if I don’t enjoy the voice, so I’m not sure why you’re here, but Happy Holidays :)
I wish they'd bring Pinkie Cooper back! The designs were absolutely gorgeous and it was really nice having an anthro doll on the market. Also the paw molds are just so cute with the toe beans 😭
I wish they did too, they're adorable! ;_; It's kinda hard to find used, non-fakie dolls for this brand. I like to imagine that they would expand to other characters that are different breeds of dogs (which would be amazing).
@@ribbodile6225 have you seen the cartoon? I would ADORE a doll of their pilot. I think she was a dalmatian? But she had such a cute design as well and I would ADORE if they put her in like a cute little fight attendant outfit or something. Such a shame PK is so underrated, I hear people call it creepy or weird and I don't get how.
I love the amount of research that went into this. Your knowledge of doll history and trends makes you like...the ultimate weapon for doll companies. If you could create your own doll, which aspects from the giant list you went through would you include?
I've always loved how Tonner dolls have these elaborate stories to them, when most adult collector dolls don't usually bother with stuff like that. I think it adds a whole other layer of thought behind the designs though, so I would definitely be taking a page out of their book in that sense.
@@DarlingDollz I would love that! I love artists that choose to make backstories for their pieces. One of my favorite fantasy artists puts a short written piece on the back of each of her prints. I think it shows visually in art she creates but the little story adds a satisfactory bow on the experience. I do like mystery and interpretations in some things but something just a satisfying story is nice! Adults like story time too 🥲
there is not much work in this if he has always been naturally interested in dolls...also there is a LOT he missed i could name dozens and im just interested in dolls since the LOL hype. His work is weak.
Something I wanna add about the little apple dolls, is that each one comes with a little foam apple and a bag of safety pins that you're supposed to poke them into. But they're light and small and getblost so I've literally got a drawer full of them.
i literally fell off the bed in shock that someone else remembers Zodiac Girlz. I had the Aries doll, and i used to spend hours on the website as a kid, but no one I've ever mentioned them to knows what the hell I'm talking about.
I remembered that there was going to be a TV show about the characters back in 2006. Apparently, John Kricfalusi was hired on as a character designer at the time.
Omg I never knew a fashion doll for it existed but miss scouby's hair is actually a craft thing called scoubidoo. It was massive in France and the UK especially in the mid 2000s when I was a kid, they're plastic threads you can make keychains and little animal sculptures etc with
We had that scoobidoo trend in Germany too! It's based on a Japanese type of craft called kumihimo. Pretty funny how everyone did it for like a year or two and everyone wore scoobidoo keychains and bracelets and then it just died down.
same and idk if anyone knows the less popular fashion dolls like Baby Alive even tho you can dress up your baby and the hair is made out of plastic and other materials lol
I personally collect primarily Japanese dolls, so I would have loved to see Azone and Bandai dolls included. Azone Pure Neemo dolls are some of my absolute favorites, I really recommend checking them out if you've not heard of them. Love the video! ♥
They need to come back. If they don't I will riot lol jk! But no really I had one of those dolls but I loved it! Also the fact that they came in bottles? That was so cool!
I have a memory of losing one I got for my birthday on the teacups ride at disneyworld and I’ll never forget it 😭 I loved that doll I’ll also never forget my dads way to comfort me was saying “Maybe another little girl found her and has her now :)” like gee thanks 💀
I’m 24 years old and STILL think about my vanilla-scented (maybe cream soda?) doll 😊 and would have NEVER remembered the name without this video!!!! So grateful
So happy the list included Susi! She was pretty huge in Brazil until like mid/late 2000, but now they only sell through the manufacturer's website and are more focused on adult collectors. As someone who was a kid during the mid/late 2000 I still saw her a lot on stores but Barbie was definitely more coveted, specially because we’re talking peak toy media era and Estrela (the local manufacturer) could not compete with the amount of games, shows and movies Mattel was releasing to promote their dolls. One thing worth noting is that she was at some point more popular than Barbie in Brazil, during the 80’s because her face mold and overall quality were considered better. Sorry for the long text, just some background on this specific doll if anyone is interested.
I'm only 7 minutes in so far, but I'm extremely happy you played a bit of the Strawberry Shortcake theme song. That show was extremely important to my childhood I'm loving the video so far though! I also really appreciate you giving credit to the person who made the original iceberg and linking their socials. A lot of people either don't give credit at all, or just mention the creator in passing and don't link to them
I grew up during the 2009 phase, but I remember really enjoying the movies from around 1980- early 2000’s- but dude the 2009 show was literally my childhood
1:15:25 I HAD THESE GIRLS!!! The appeal was basically that you could assemble your own little doll and spray them with water to make their look permanent, but could still swap around the heads. You could also make little bead crafts on their furniture that followed basically the same process of assembling something and using water to make it stick together but I never really got into that. My guess is that they were trying to capitalize off the popularity of orbeez and other weird water based toys at the time. Also my mom never let me use the glitter shower because it made a mess lol
Melanie's Mall was probably the coolest playset doll to come out of the 90's. It really had that 80's/90's mall aesthetic. There was a working escalator and fountain, hair salon, arcade, food court. So much fun.
I love that you use that MyScene song as your outro!!! That song has been stuck in my head for YEARS and its so amazing to hear it in every video! Also great iceburg, love how deep it goes, I had never heard of so many of these!
That's where that song comes from! It's been bothering me for so long. Like, it sounded familiar, but I couldn't put my finger on it. MyScene was a bit before my time, but when I was like three, my friends sister was always on the website, and she would sometimes let us play with her. I have this really weird thing about songs. Once I hear a song, for some reason, it's immediately downloaded into my brain and I never forget it. She must have played it at some point, which is why it felt so familiar.
Mine too. It was my first time hearing that song in many years. I actually used to treat my My Scene dolls especially well because they came with doll stands and I thought that meant they were display only.
Dose anyone else remember Pinypon dolls by Famosa? They are kinda similar to Capsule chix because they are a mini doll were you can take apart their bodies and hair in order to mix and mach their fashion. They also had a more obscure spin-off called Piny Institute of New York with an animated series and larger, more traditional fashion dolls which cute chibi proportions and anime faces. I have some PinyPon dolls and playsets from my childhood and I really want a P.I.N.Y. doll because of their cuteness but they were never released in America.
yeah!! pinypon are pretty popular especially in spain and a few latinamerican countries. the eldest daughter of a family friend gave her her amazing vintage set of a few dolls and a great amusement park, with pigeons, a water fountain, a retro car and a ferris wheel, from either the late 80s or early 90s. sometime after that the company went through a big change and the new dolls look more like polly pockets than their original selves. im assuming they werent mentioned since, at least those original ones, werent actually fashion dolls -though i dont know about that nowadays.
Woah I have some of those in my basement somewhere!! You just unlocked another memory for me. My cousins and I were super into those when we were in elementary school. I think they should be on the iceberg for sure, not sure what level though.
YES! Omg, I was obssesed with these when I was younger! I had so many! Just wish I knew where they are now. Here in Mexico you can still see them around on certain stores!
21:25 I always figured the Equestria Girls dolls were still pony colored because Mattel assumed kids wouldn't be able to identify the characters if they looked like normal humans.
its worse, they were afraid of the backlash from racist fans if they canonized some of the characters as not white but they also knew they couldnt make all 6 girls white, they went full coward and made them have the same skin tones as the ponies then
@@natashavalkovski9363 I don't think they ever wanted to appeal to 4chan bronies with Equestria girls so I doubt that was the case, they probably just wanted to avoid race altogether since it's unfortunately a touchy subject in our society, easier and safer to just ignore it I guess
I had no idea that Blythe and her dolls were originally completely unrelated to lps! I always thought that she was character made by hasbro to… i dunno sell more dolls? Anyways yeah that’s interesting and I remember seeing those on the shelves when I was younger!
im so glad susi was mentioned, she's been iconic for generations here in brazil! susi also had a short-lived reboot in 2007 to compete with popular fashion dolls at the time, and nowadays estrela markets new releases as collector dolls
7:43 When I was little I LOVED Strawberry Shortcake. I watched the 3D animated show and The Sweet Dreams Movie so many times and had at least one little figure of each character!! I also bought the remake of the og doll around 1 or 2 years ago because I loved it so much when I was younger.
First of all, I love the video. Im surprised I knew most doll lines post-2000s! If I'm not mistaken, I think the W.I.T.C.H dolls were not on the list, even though they've had their share of success, at least enough to make it into the iceberg imo! PS: the WITCH comics are very cool and the lore is very nice, i totally recommend it. I'm also very happy Susi made it to the list, since she was very popular in Brazil before Barbie's late arrival in the 80s. Aside from that, some other doll lines that weren't mentioned but also I'm not sure if they count: Enchantimals, She-ra dolls (both the old and new ones), Spirit riding free dolls, another doll line that's also called 'Off the hook' that resemble Capsule chix, LOL Tweens (I'm not sure if it counts separate to LOL OMG), Harry Potter fashion dolls that popped out of nowhere recently (most of them based off the 4th film), and lastly there were the Shopkins Lil Secrets that went with the old polly pocket compact model, but Im not sure you'd consider them fashion dolls since the clothes were not removable.
This video helped me identify a thrift store doll I picked up bundled with a monster high doll a while back-it's a mystixx zombies Azra doll! I'd always thought she was fun and bizarre but could never figure out what exactly she was, so thank you for this video!
I just got done watching the video and I enjoyed every moment of it! Lowkey, I forgot I put some of these doll lines on the iceberg since I myself was unfamiliar some with them. There are some doll lines that definitely deserved attention while others… well, let’s just keep it at that lol Again, thank you so much for reaching out and making a video on the iceberg! I know it was a lot of effort but it definitely worth the wait! The amount of research done in this video is really impressive! 💕
Hopscotch Hill! Also by Pleasant Company, released around 2000. I remember wanting one as a kid so bad, but they’re absolutely terrifying. I would put them about the same level as Magic Attic Club,
This was so much fun! Seeing Miss What’s Her Face unlocked powerful memories for me. Also A+ for including the absolute BANGER that is Spontaneous Combustion
THANK YOU!! I could never find the name of my Betty Spaghetty, I never realized it was a Happy Meal toy. Also, I’ve gone down the doll rabbit hole in the last year cuz I recognize too many of these names.
No joke I used to pull her hair out to use as string if I couldn't find any. Then I used her hair to tie up my barbies, sindys and MLPS(G2 yes I'm that old) HAIR
I have recently gotten into EAH doll collection as the series was the reason I became an artist when I was younger. The packaging and the dolls themselves is so great I can’t wait to get my hands on more of them.
this was such a lovely walk down memory lane for me. my aunt owned a toy store when I was a kid that specifically did not sell big name brands, so being reminded of my more obscure gifts from her like my Only Hearts Club dolls and my Zodiac Girl was really really fun. ❤️
Groovy Girls! Omg that takes me back! I spent so much time on their website playing games and decorating my room. I still love Betty Spaghetty and was so happy I was able to find my childhood playset through eBay.
I've been trying to remember what Chixos were called for years!!! I had the dollhouse when I was a kid but I think it was sold at some point, so I'd try Googling things like "aqua dots dolls" but I couldn't find them. I never really used the beads because I didn't want to "waste" them, except for a single red one I stuck to my bedroom wall lol
Same here! After about tier three or four I was pretty lost, but then I saw ChixO's and I was shocked to not only see a doll I knew but one I had as a kid so deep in the list. They were so fun and the little glitter capsule was not only a huge mess but pretty fun too. I think my favorite was swapping their outfits since they clicked together like legos.
I always thought that Generation Girl was the American Girl for literally every other country. I just assumed it’s because only a small fraction of little girls that want them are actually American girls themselves lol just thoughts from a Canadian lol
there's a revamped version of the disneybounding dolls at target right now called ily 4ever, theyre american girl scaled but with much more cartoony faces and they're quite cute!
I really glad to hear about susi on the video! this doll really made my childhood, even my first puppy was named susi! for more info about this doll line she was discontinue in 2015, they even made a bride theme doll for the end of susi, but came back last year rocking her early head and body mold (nicknamed by brazilians collectors "cone neck")
That Pixidoos video needed a jump scare warning 😂😂😂 This video is amazing!! I saw this iceberg a while ago on a doll subreddit so I got excited to see that you covered it in a feature length presentation!! Some of these doll lines unlocked memories I didn't know I had. Thank you so much for taking the time to make this!! I feel like I leveled up as a doll collector just by watching this.
30:35 omg I just had a blast from past I remember becoming obsess with them a couple of months before they discontinued, and I was able to get my own! shit was expensive but I still have it along with the catalogs that came, genuinely very 00s
OMG the nostalgia hit me like a freight train when you said BEGoths.... I wanted one SO bad, and I wasn't even a collector at the time! I'm thinking I'll have to look for inspo picks and make my goth BJD some outfits! (ResinSoul Mei in NS of anyone is curious! She was actually my first doll.)
Be Goths are now pretty expensive on the second hand market. I'm a huge goth culture enthusiast and I collect goth novelty items, which were prolific during the 2000's. I started looking around online for Be Goths and was surprised to see how much they're selling for right now. I was super lucky when I walked into an antique mall last year and found one still in her box for only $30. But if you're into BJD's you're no stranger to paying a lot for a doll.
Omg I had two begoth dolls that got destroyed in a flood. One was half red and half black haired w a short black outfit and the other was a blue themed schoolgirl. I really miss those dolls
Thanks for going over this iceberg! I've been fascinated by fashion toys for a whole and learned about a lot of interesting doll designs I would have otherwise been in the dark about. I'm glad someone else remembers Betty Spagetty, and I'm glad Capsule Chix made the iceberg. I wish Purrista Girls had made it too, but I think they may belong on one of the lower tiers for now... If you like cat dolls, check it out! It's a simpler, more chibi version one the cat dolls you mentioned. Now if you'll excuse me, I have a list of search terms to investigate...
Oh my god shorties. My whole life I remembered playing with them as a child but since no one ever talked about them I assumed I must have been misremembering a different doll brand but they're real! This is a revelation for me
This is an amazing video! There were so many dolls I haven’t heard of, especially those from different countries. I’m sad that so many of my favorite doll lines on this list have been discontinued or are hard to find, but I love the research you did on all these dolls, and I hope to see more! Tiny nitpick: I’m pretty sure Boxy Girls weren’t a Walmart exclusive, because I saw them a few times at a Target, but they were pretty tough to find in general.
I'm surprised Shopkins Shoppies didn't make the list. I think they're discontinued now but they seemed pretty popular a few years back, more so with younger kids.
This was just one big nostalgia run. I currently collect Rainbow High and some LOL dolls. I was obsessed with Kawaii Crush dolls as a kid. I never had any (because they werent sold where i live) and seeing them just sparked that memory in me. Proud to say i knew at least one doll brand in each level
I've never actually seen a Licca-chan doll before, yours is really cute! A few of the DS games were licensed over here, but we never got the doll, so it's neat to see her recognized! :D Also: Smart Dolls are so cool! I love the anime style, and it seems like a lot of care was put into them!
This was great. I'm pretty new to the concept of doll collecting, and I saw so many dolls I've never heard of! I was surprised to not see the Barbie Generation Girl line mentioned, since that was a personal favorite of mine growing up. Some characters even loosely inspiring some side characters in my book series. 😆
Thank you for this. As someone a bit older it was so fun to see childhood favorites on here. Jem was everything. I also have like the most 80s memory of sitting in my friends room with Michael Jackson's Thriller playing on her turn table and playing with her Rose Petal Place dolls. I didn't have any and was so jealous of hers.
I just want to add on some dolls that I personally think should of been added. Firstly Enchantimals. They’d probably be around the 2nd or 3rd tier. Nowadays they are kinda obscure from stores but I do see ads for new ones every so often which I find interesting. I guess this could of gone under Disney dolls but Disney VIP dolls. If they were separate they’d be lower down and I don’t know if many people know them. Idk if these are really fashion dolls but they were kinda like capsule chix (they released before them actually) but off the hook dolls. I feel like I’m the only one who had any of those. That’s my two cents on what I think should of been added but overall I loved this video. As someone who really wants to get into the doll industry as a job I love learning about dolls and their history and meaning
Okay, but it was so nice to hear someone talk about the less popular dolls of my childhood. my What's Her Face doll was one of my favorites growing up, along with Diva Starz. Really fun video, brought back so much cozy nostalgia.
My guess is Susie Sad Eye's was a cash grab in trying to recreate the famously popular big eyes paintings of the 1960's by Margaret Keane, but this is just a theory.
I am amazed that everGirl was a flop because that website was SO much fun. I specifically remember a game that was choice-based to get a character to become class president. It taught morals (lying only makes things worse, stick to your friends, etc) along with some actual campaign/promo strategy??? They also sold clothes for girls -- not dolls, actual kid's clothes -- based around which personality category you fit, many of which matched doll outfits. It was a WHOLE thing and I can't believe it isn't more documented. Looking it up, I can't find anything from the old website! It was the same concept as Hogwarts houses, so I'm amazed we don't have millennials and late Gen-Z identifying themselves by their everScopes. The only other thing I remember is that the lightning bolt was the sporty girl (she had a snowboarding game, I think?) and the star was the sensitive and artsy girl. I'm not in the doll community at all, but I'm amazed by how many of these I know purely by virtue of being a young girl in the 00s.
What a video! This must've been hell to make but you did an amazing job, definitely one of my favorite videos of yours. It will serve as a great resource for anyone interested in doll collecting for years to come. Here are some other lines I could think of: - Pop Pixie (though could be seen as a spin-off of the Winx dolls you did mention) - Stardoll dolls (based on the popular dress-up website, though could also be seen as a Barbie line) - Regal Academy (based on an animated show) - Various iterations of W.I.T.C.H. dolls (though you briefly mentioned the Giochi ones) - I'm a Girly (recently reviewed by Emily over at The Toy Box Philosopher) - The Biggers (recently reviewed by Emily over at The Toy Box Philosopher) Emily has also reviewed other brands in the past that are still missing. It would be cool if icebergs existed for other types of dolls like celebrity dolls, baby dolls or even an iceberg dedicated especially to dolls based on movies and TV shows (e.g. Harry Potter has a ton), but that could be a life's work!
I LOVE Toy Box Philosopher! Man, I've been reading her reviews since I was like, 15 or 16? I almost cried when she started posting again recently, I missed her so much 😭 & Great suggestions! I'd forgotten all about Stardoll dolls, which shames me considering how much time I spent on that website as a kid.
@@DarlingDollz Same!! I was super happy to find out Emily is posting again. It's so fun that the online doll community is this tight-knit group in which everyone knows each other ^^ To be fair, I don't think they did very well. But I really loved the idea of seeing the virtual doll clothes I owned on actual fashion dolls!
I was SO HAPPY when I saw that T Neez are on this list!! I literally spent years trying to find the name of the magnetic dolls I had with a mall playset I adored as a kid. I found them a few months ago but I had no idea if anyone else remembered them. Still trying to get my hands on those dolls because they are too nostalgic not to hold again!!! Seeing them here made my day. I also love the Soda Pop Girls (Yummiland), Groovy Girls, Lisa Frank Fab Friends & Peppermint Rose. Loved this vid
wow this is a pretty in-depth and interesting list of fashion dolls, and it really highlights how barbie kickstarted doll brands for the 1960s to go ham with......... 39:32 wait what
You should really do a Little Apple Dolls deep dive. They're fascinating, both the in-universe worldbuilding and the real-life history behind their production. Also, I'm an unironic Mystixx fan. I love my eldritch Janusian queens, they would have been great if Playhut actually gave a damn about their product.
what a great, well-researched video! it was fun background audio while editing work stuff lmao some comments: i'm surprised you didn't mention that the prettie girls had the same designer as so in style! there's definitely some family resemblance there madame alexander stopped making my life as dolls at some point in 2013-2014 i think celebrity dolls could've been included! granted, many of them are barbie but there are some pretty interesting ones like the britney spearss and supermodel (like naomi campbell) dolls from the 90s. gwen stefani also released a doll line to promote her tour back in the 2000s way before kuu kuu harajuku most of the mini mattel fashion dolls never really went anywhere cuz they were pretty poorly-made. speaking of, i would've put the family corners dolls here-they were a pretty unique matchmaking surprise toy. i think the different barbie scales could've been mentioned too, like the mini kingdom line in the 00s or the endless hair girls from dreamtopia. other 18 inch dolls i would've added are a girl for all time, which is a historical line based on the u.k. but the characters are apparently all from one blood line, and vanange-a pretty aggressively christian doll line 😮💨 overall, loved the video and it was a really nice trip down memory lane ❤️🔥
I had an Orange Soda Pop Girl and for a long time didn't know there were other themes in the brand. For some reason I always kept her with my Polly Pocket movie playset. I don't remember how I got her but I just loved that she smelled like orange. I think I decided to donate her at some point but can't remember.
sweet Secrets was a line of dolls that were sort of transformers for girls, way simpler than tansformers which were made to look like jewelry and unassuming accessories and every day objects (well, they were made to look like cartoony colorful flamboyant versions of every day objects), later on having secret make up compartments. They are from the early 80s.
Ive been looking for a comment mentioning these, though I didn’t know there was some from the 80s? The sweet secrets I remember were from like 2008 or 2009 I’d say
rip to the madeline dolls not being on here i especially loved the smaller versions and the playsets they came with and i dont feel like theyre super obscure? anyway i love this longer form video and i'd be so excited if you made more like it in the future too!
American Girl "historical collection" is incredibly special because the historical fiction book series written for each doll. The novels were very well researched, and had consistent themes for each girl--school, Christmas, summer pastimes, birthdays, etc.--to compare the day-in-the-life across different time periods. When the Pleasant Company sold to Mattel, and they started to retire parts of the Historical collection, it was a clear sign they lost sight of the educational significance of their product.
If you thought you knew everything about dolls, prepare to be wrong. Thank you for taking the time to make this video 😁 Seeing some of the discontinued lines was so nostalgic!
When you mentioned MyScene it like unlocked a wonderful memory of playing the hair solan and room makeover games and watching the episodes of the show on the website. I also have 2 living dead dolls they are my absolute favorite dolls
something notable about the mattel Starr Dolls is her posability, she had wires that let her arms bend, shoulder joints that could move up and down, wrist joints, bend and snap knees, a faux-ball jointed waist, and (im not kidding) feet that could change between flats and heels through a wire. compared to barbie who at the time could only move her legs back and forth, her shoulders were just getting able to move outward. honestly she’s cute and i wont complain if she remains unknown
betty spaghetti, diva starz, sugar planet, and trollz were my absolute favs when I was little! aside from the more obvious contenders ofc. plus omg the mini polly-sized bratz with fabric clothes you could use for both dolls those were so cool 💗 also *can I just say* - the girlie with the stamped on face unlocked some kind of core memory for me💀 that was crazy There was also this one britney spears barbie i got when i was like 5 of her in the shiny metallic green top from you drive me crazy that the G.I.R.L. dolls you showed reminded me of but i can’t find who made the britney doll :-/ these days my little sister loves the enchantimal dolls, do those count as fashion dolls or not really?
you’re my favorite doll channel at this point! this video was so cool and i saw so many dolls i either forgot about or have never seen!! so cool thanks so much for another great vid!! keep these up!
One doll line I thought of that was sort of not mentioned was the Living Dead Doll spin off Fashion Victims which were meant to be more fashion doll versions of early LDDs although definitely adult. Series 1 is kind of terrible, series 2 fixes those problems is pretty darn cute and have inset eyes; I want Sybil
Fun fact: I have some knock off Disney Princess dolls from the early 2000s and I recently found out that they seem to be based off of Sindy (specifically the rebooted version of Sindy from the 90s). Like, it looks like they made molds of of a Sindy doll to create these knock-offs. Their faces and everything look like her.
you are quickly becoming one of my fav youtubers. your personality is so wonderful and you bring me so much joy! I really hope Magic Attic Club is on this iceberg
This video was so good! It made me go down rabbit holes with several dolls. Thank you for making it. I’m really surprised that Shoppie Dolls or Secret Crush Dolls were not included on this list with how recent they were on the market in doll line history.
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I think naming the male character in your doll line "DUDE" should be considered a power move
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It's all they are in most doll lines tbh lol
Makes me think of whoever decided to name “tough dude and pink chick” for the lol OMGs two pack. 😂
As an asian, i can't help but feel a little bit down with the lack of representation in the industry. Even when we do get an asian character it's almost always japanese. I just feel that there's such an untapped potential for representation in the fashion doll world for south east asian and other asian culture.
Do it yourself, lazy.
@@grimreaper9350 Do you know how expensive it is to make dolls dawg.
@@grimreaper9350 thank you for exposing your lack of understanding, awareness, and empathy regarding this. I really wish you good luck in life, hunty! You may need it.
@@grimreaper9350 bro wtf....
I feel the absolute same way about the middle east, 0 rep :(
Fun fact: boxy girls were not just a Walmart-exclusive - they were also available at Cracker Barrel, everyone’s favorite place to buy dolls from💀
I've definitely seen them in some shops in the UK
I saw them at Target and TJMaxx.
I keep seeing them at 5 Below now, or at least a smaller version
Ah yes, can’t wait to get a rocking chair and ᴀ ʙᴏxʏ ᴅᴏʟʟ
I’m always surprised how often I see these at the thrift store. Someone actually BOUGHT those? Man, I restore and makeover damaged, ugly thrift store dolls, and even I won’t pay 99¢ for one of those things!
"Highschool Dude" has got to be one of the funniest possible things mattel could have named that doll
Honestly I think I’d switch strawberry shortcake and my scene. I feel like strawberry shortcake is still on like childrens backpacks and has an active show and is vaguely in public consciousness, whereas my scene, no longer being made at all, is something the average person on the street probably doesn’t remember or recognize at all unless they bought them or played with them.
Maybe that’s just my area and lots of people remember them in other places idk.
I think its more "well known to the doll community" than "well known to the general public"
I had a myscene movie and like one doll (or was that my sister's?) XD
nono it's true! people do not know about myscene at all unless they actually bought into it. with strawberry shortcake, everyone at least in the west has heard the name and recognises what it is without being tied to a doll line. she, like hello kitty, is more of a symbol/recognisable mascot than a doll or specific product.
I like how Mattel was so scared of Dawn that they had like five lines of mini dolls still in production when dawn had already gone bankrupt
Have you thought about making a video comparing all the Monster High knock offs? It's amazing how many dolls with abnormal skin tones just suddenly appeared in 2013 😄
Adding on, I see you have a video on this topic already, but it would be neat to try to catalog every single doll line that took inspiration from MH.
It’s honestly very odd how many knockoffs there are xD
@@KingOfGaymes lol MH was such a revolutionary doll line that everyone wanted to cash in on it.
i just love the fact that when asked about skin colour, the girls asked for the Monster High dolls said they wanted “weird” colours like green and blue! i think thats great that they didnt want the regular skin colours.
They already made one: ruclips.net/video/RxthwP2G3QM/видео.html
Tbh though, I would love to see a part 2 given just how many of these kinds of MH imitators are out there, even excluding dollar store knockoffs.
As someone who wears lolita, fairy kei and spank style,, I have to say that NONE of the harajuku inspired dolls feel harajuku at all to me lmao
Other than the usual suspects, like the dolfie dreams, blythe and pullip dolls ofc
Its like...Diet Harajuku for 5 year old Westerners. All kawaii, and no Harajuku.
Love little miss no name, Mattel really thought they hit the "poor little meow meow" brief and shipped out those scary wee dolls
Nah because they really tried to convince people she had brown eyes as if she didn’t have eyes that looked the depths of hell itself
I didn’t know Mattel made them, still getting the courage to look at one without flinching lmao
Hasbro*
What were they thinking?! 😭
she's horrifying, i love her
Seeing all these failed 2000s-era doll lines reawakened some deep childhood memories. I still get the Moxie Girls ad jingle stuck in my head sometimes.
I had Moxie girls and they were so pretty. Lol, I remember I had one that I loved because she had long black hair like me.
I'm a male adult Ever After High fan. I fell into EAH years ago after I came across the webisodes on RUclips during a break at work. I really liked the series but initially was not interested in the dolls at all. That changed because I liked the Raven Queen character the most. So I bought her and was very impressed by how much doll looked like the animated character and also the great details she had. Later I spotted a Dexter Charming at Target and I quickly bought it because there was only one of him at that store. From there my collection began and over the it became bigger and bigger. For someone who had never bought or collected any dolls before I've spent a lot on EAH dolls over the years. I more than likely would still be spending on them had Mattel stuck to the great quality it had for the EAH line in the beginning and not eventually stop production of the entire line. Because of that I think Mattel really made a big mistake with how they handled EAH because I know very well that I wasn't the only adult collector willing to spend on those dolls if they had kept production and quality in place.
Facts! I literally have every single EAH doll release prior to the quality diminishing and the forest creature angle they went to next. I mourned when they killed the line😔
@@JamieDoll I was really disappointed that they killed it because there was still so much potential for that line.
I have a Ever After High Cerise Hood doll too and was really sad when I learned it was discontinued. It had such amazing designs! It's my favourite doll that I have and I wish I could've gotten others... I really liked them more than monster high.. they were just such a cool doll set.
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@@OTOOO.MASHI_YUNAAII38n2 the EAH dolls was a really great doll line before Mattel started making the budget versions. The original version had very creative details to their clothes and accessories. They also had good articulation that made them seem kinda like stop motion puppets.
2:26 Level 1 Barbie [2:34] Bratz [2:58] Monster High [3:22] Disney Dolls [3:54] LOL OMG [4:15] Ever After High [4:44] My Scene [5:17] Polly Pocket [5:43] American Girl [6:12] Rainbow High [6:34]
7:00 Level 2 Integrity Toys [7:07] Strawberry Shortcake [7:42] Pullip [8:09] Licca-Chan [8:42] Blythe [9:06] Living Dead Dolls [9:48] Moxie Girlz & Moxie Teenz [10:15] Jem & The Holograms [10:55] Winx Club [11:27] Sindy [11:51] Hairdorables & Hairmazing [12:26] Steffi Love [13:01] Bild Lilli [13:26] Chatty Cathy [13:59] Lalaloopsy [14:21]
14:47 Level 3 Na! Na! Na! Surprise [14:54] Fulla [15:12] Jenny [15:31] Creatable World [16:05] Crissy [16:34] Dawn [16:52] Pippa [17:17] DC Superhero Girls [17:38] Liv [18:11] Groovy Girls [18:30] So In Style [18:52] Betty Spaghetty [19:14] #FailFix [19:48] Project MC2 [20:06] Our Generation [20:32] Mermaid High [20:50] Equestria Girls [21:03] Cave Club [21:33] Smart Doll [21:52] Dollfie [22:15] Descendants [22:42] Mermaze Mermaidz [23:04]
23:16 Level 4 Lammily [23:22] What's Her Face [23:47] Flavas [24:12] Cissy [24:35] Tammy [24:59] Tressy [25:19] Bleeding Edge Goths [25:40] Diva Starz [26:00] Maxie [26:35] Jazzie [27:12] Shani [27:26] Hot Looks [27:55] 4 Ever Best Friends [28:09] Wee 3 Friends [28:32] Novi Stars [28:42] #Snapstar [29:12] Pinkie Cooper [29:35] Tanya [29:51] Bratzillaz [30:11] My Twinn [30:34] Gene Marshall [30:52] Kuu Kuu Harajuku [31:19]
31:46 Level 5 My Life As [32:01] Kurhn [32:16] Momoko [32:32] Ty Girlz [32:50] Prettie Girls [33:19] Teen Trends [33:36] Gay Bob [33:53] Billy [34:40] Leggy [35:03] Hi:Glamm [35:23] The Beatrix Girls [35:39] Capsule Chix [36:03] Cutie Pops [36:22] Lollipop Girls [36:49] Once Upon A Zombie [37:08] Boxy Girls [37:32] The Fresh Dolls [37:54] Susi [38:08] Yummi-Land [38:22] La Dee Da [38:43] Kawaii Crush [39:01] Little Kiddles [39:15] Moondreamers [39:38] Dream Ella [40:01] Glo-Up Girls [40:15] Ellowyne Wilde [40:30] Malaville Dolls [41:05] LuluPop [41:20]
41:33 Level 6 Beauty Cuties [41:40] Zeenie Dollz [41:55] Sugar Planet [42:14] This Is Me [42:25] Lottie [42:36] Shibajuku Girls [43:05] Kenya [43:25] Star Darlings [43:42] Mystixx [44:07] BFC Ink [44:30] Hearts 4 Hearts Girls [44:45] Wellie Wishers [44:56] The Heart Family [45:11] Melanie's Mall [45:26] Tuesday Taylor/Tiffany Taylor [45:42] B-Kind Dolls [46:01] Wild Hearts Crew [46:16] Trollz [46:35] Juku Couture [46:56] Rose Petal Place [47:22] Peteena [47:40] Lori [47:48] The World of Love [48:03] Maudlynne Macabre [48:19] Little Miss Matched [48:43] The Melanie Dolls [48:54]
49:06 Level 7 Nancy [49:24] Asha [49:42] Mimi [49:59] Darci [50:12] Fairy Tale High [50:34] Get Real Girls [50:51] G.I.R.L. Force [51:28] Locksies [51:46] Lisa Frank Fab Friends [52:05] SpacePOP [52:15] Vi and Va [52:40] Rock Flowers [52:51] Girls of Many Lands [53:13] Hello Kitty and Friends [53:30] Journey Girls [53:42] Starr Model Agency [53:49] Flatsy [54:09] City Girls [54:29] Spectra [54:43] Radio Disney Pop Dreamers [55:06] Springfield Collection [55:28] Peppermint Rose [55:44] Cherry Merry Muffin [56:07] Starr [56:21] Little Apple Dolls [56:38] Wanda [56:58] Candi [57:21] SmartGurlz [57:54]
58:21 Level 8 Dusty [58:28] Secret Central [58:56] Attractionaistas [59:20] Imani [59:35] Fashion Teeners [59:58] Dazzle [1:00:18] Adventures of Vicky [1:00:40] Vibe Girls [1:00:57] America's Next Top Model [1:01:10] Twilight Teens [1:01:34] Karito Kids [1:01:53] Daisy [1:02:18] Super Model [1:02:40] everGirl [1:02:49] Mystikats [1:03:15] Midnight Magic [1:03:26] Gorgeous Creatures [1:03:42] Only Hearts Club [1:03:51] Magic Attic Club [1:04:23] Cherry & Jury [1:04:44] Maplelea Girls [1:05:09] Glamour Gals [1:05:29] Miss Seventeen [1:05:48] Les Parisiennes de Kiraz [1:06:10] Rune [1:06:36] Queens of Africa [1:06:47] Apne [1:07:06] Agathita [1:07:29]
1:07:47 Level 9 Zodiac Girlz [1:07:54] Arabian Friends [1:08:20] Chatsters [1:08:41] Playboy Fashion Dolls [1:09:08] Trailer Trash [1:09:23] Zombie Girls [1:09:50] Key Charm Cuties [1:10:06] Little Miss No Name [1:10:22] F.A.D. Dolls [1:10:43] T*Neez [1:10:54] Shorties [1:11:04] Earth 2 Jane [1:11:13] Makies [1:11:30] Yue Sai Wa Wa [1:11:54] Lady Maria [1:12:16] Miss Scouby [1:12:38] Vladonna [1:12:52] Catwalk Kitties [1:13:10] D*KEDolls [1:13:30] Carpatina Dolls [1:13:58] Bibi-Bo Doll [1:14:24] Young Sweethearts [1:14:45] Susie Sad Eyes [1:14:57] Chixos [1:15:24] Elle [1:15:41] Kiyaa [1:15:55]
1:16:09 Level 10 Off The Hook [1:16:24] Funky Tweenz [1:16:43] 'N Style Girls [1:17:19] Gotta Dance Girls [1:17:42] God's Girlz [1:18:02] Pixie Stars [1:18:18] Tatto Divas [1:18:46] Hottiez [1:19:05] Passport Friends [1:19:39] Gali Girls [1:20:00] Big Beautiful Dolls [1:20:25] Catalina [1:20:46] Pixidoos [1:20:59]
may you have a joyful life
I love ever after high and strawberry shortcake
I know I am super late to this, but omg, thank you for making this!
@@starpasta hi
You are BAE for doing this and must be protected at ALL COSTS.
Random fact: I had a theatre instructor who was actually the voice of Angel in the Kuu Kuu Harajuku series when it was airing and she'd act in-character at some points. So thanks for having me revisit that lmao
Every single time I come back to this video, it's to chuckle at the description of "Little Miss No Name". "The tear under her eye is removable but nothing could change the fact that she looks like an absolute demon". I still laugh about that.
I was honestly shocked, that the W.I.T.C.H dolls by Giochi Preziosi weren't included! I feel like they were huge here in Europe! They even had a comic book series and later on a TV series. They were a huge part of my childhood and from my knowledge, the dolls are highly sought after! I have all 5 characters and I'm so happy! But great video, I love to see a longer video from you, I could just listen to you talking about dolls for ever!
Wait there were dolls first??? I noticed the magazine first then a few years later the TV Series and thought the dolls were only made as a tie-in to the show.
@@elecrom_9757 Actually I think they first had the magazine/comic book series, then when that took off, they started making the dolls and then they had a tv series for awhile before seizing all production. I'm so sad they stopped the comic series, I still read them!
I LOVED the w.i.t.c.h comics and my grandparents brought be everything related to it they could find (grandma made good money as a chemist in the cosmetics industry and grandpa worked in something like a toy factory type place).
Yet, I think they made the dolls after the comics and weren't really planning on making those to promote the dolls. Plus there wasn't a lot they could do with them. The girls kept their same outfit after transformation for years and only way later into the game got ONE update on their clothes.
The schoolgirl outfits in the comics weren't really doll-type clothes.
Unlike with Winx they didn't get new fairy glitter looks each season and weren't dressed very glamorous.
Not really in the whole Europe.Here in Romania it wasn't a big deal at all
i remember witch!!! i had 2/3 of the books and found out about the series a few years later. didn't know there were dolls but im not suprised
The only ones I can think of that were left off would be:
WWE Dolls
Sparkle Girlz
Cabbage Patch Kids (not quite fashion dolls, but given their history deserve a mention)
Disney Dancing Princesses (only because they were mini)
Janay
Kari Michell
Rainbow Brite (only cuz Strawberry Shortcake got a mention)
Maybe She Ra…
Great job overall!!
There's also Ideal's Miss Revlon & Moose Toy's Dream Seekers
And also DesignaFriend by Chad Valley, though I believe those were only released in the UK so might have been too obscure (they were sort of like a lower budget American Girl style line, similar to Our Generation)
WWE dolls were a huge missed one. They’ve got a long history too
W.I.T.C.H too
I would say enchantimals? Weird not to see them here, but honestly all I remember about them is hoe much I hated them as a kid
I've never seen one of these. I appreciate that u actually gave credit and asked permission! Also you are quickly becoming my fav doll RUclips because you don't do an obscene amount of box openings and your voice is so soothing.
And very intelligent!
Same. He seems chill and is funny. Great combo tbh
his voice is nothing special wtf
@@ihmasAnna please get a life. Why even comment?
@@ihmasAnna Enjoying a voice is definitely a personal preference you can’t control, like a fav colour or flavour. Now, personally, I don’t watch videos if I don’t enjoy the voice, so I’m not sure why you’re here, but Happy Holidays :)
“..Such as dancing and .. praising God”.
That made me laugh way more than it should have. 😂💖😂
I wish they'd bring Pinkie Cooper back! The designs were absolutely gorgeous and it was really nice having an anthro doll on the market. Also the paw molds are just so cute with the toe beans 😭
She looks like a KC spainal
I wish they did too, they're adorable! ;_; It's kinda hard to find used, non-fakie dolls for this brand. I like to imagine that they would expand to other characters that are different breeds of dogs (which would be amazing).
@@ribbodile6225 have you seen the cartoon? I would ADORE a doll of their pilot. I think she was a dalmatian? But she had such a cute design as well and I would ADORE if they put her in like a cute little fight attendant outfit or something. Such a shame PK is so underrated, I hear people call it creepy or weird and I don't get how.
i have a pinkie cooper doll! my mom got it for me when i was a kid and she’s got this cute raincoat
True!!
I thought that the Moxie Girls were literally just something I imagined as a kid, I never saw anything about them up until now.
omf me too
🎶hey moxie girls🎶color my world 🎶
I love the amount of research that went into this. Your knowledge of doll history and trends makes you like...the ultimate weapon for doll companies. If you could create your own doll, which aspects from the giant list you went through would you include?
I've always loved how Tonner dolls have these elaborate stories to them, when most adult collector dolls don't usually bother with stuff like that. I think it adds a whole other layer of thought behind the designs though, so I would definitely be taking a page out of their book in that sense.
@@DarlingDollz I would love that! I love artists that choose to make backstories for their pieces. One of my favorite fantasy artists puts a short written piece on the back of each of her prints. I think it shows visually in art she creates but the little story adds a satisfactory bow on the experience. I do like mystery and interpretations in some things but something just a satisfying story is nice! Adults like story time too 🥲
@@DarlingDollz girls can be adult doll collectors too! i'm becoming one!! and also i love love love fashion Dolls!!!!
there is not much work in this if he has always been naturally interested in dolls...also there is a LOT he missed i could name dozens and im just interested in dolls since the LOL hype. His work is weak.
@@ihmasAnna God, you're annoying
Something I wanna add about the little apple dolls, is that each one comes with a little foam apple and a bag of safety pins that you're supposed to poke them into. But they're light and small and getblost so I've literally got a drawer full of them.
my best friend in elementary school had FOUR Girls Of Many Lands dolls and i was SO jealous. they were absolutely GORGEOUS.
GOML is the goat tbh
My aunt wrote the Leyla book so I got the book and doll as a gift from her and I love her sm
@@calthegreatestWait oh my God that's so cool! She has my favorite design actually she's tied with Minuk but that's such a cool thing!
i literally fell off the bed in shock that someone else remembers Zodiac Girlz. I had the Aries doll, and i used to spend hours on the website as a kid, but no one I've ever mentioned them to knows what the hell I'm talking about.
I never had one of the dolls but I used to STAY on that website back in the day. I think I got to it through the Mattel website haha
The website was everything to me 😆
I remembered that there was going to be a TV show about the characters back in 2006. Apparently, John Kricfalusi was hired on as a character designer at the time.
Omg I never knew a fashion doll for it existed but miss scouby's hair is actually a craft thing called scoubidoo. It was massive in France and the UK especially in the mid 2000s when I was a kid, they're plastic threads you can make keychains and little animal sculptures etc with
Massive in the Netherlands as well! What a throwback
Oooh, I wasn't aware but that makes so much sense! Especially her name now 😂 Thanks for the info!
I saw those in the US too, but i cant imagine anyone here would know what it was called besides "plastic colored threads woven into things"
We had that scoobidoo trend in Germany too! It's based on a Japanese type of craft called kumihimo. Pretty funny how everyone did it for like a year or two and everyone wore scoobidoo keychains and bracelets and then it just died down.
@@Gemmagems577 in Australia too and it was apparently because they were toxic
It’s amazing how many kids got dolls that focused exclusively on adjustable hair length, I just used scissors 😂
I LOVE hearing about obscure and less popular dolls and would really enjoy seeing more videos discussing less talked about dolls.
same and idk if anyone knows the less popular fashion dolls like Baby Alive even tho you can dress up your baby and the hair is made out of plastic and other materials lol
timestamps for my personal reference and anyone else who wants it!
✮⋆˙ LEVEL ONE ; 2:27
⋆ barbie ; 2:35
⋆ bratz ; 2:58
⋆ monster high ; 3:22
⋆ disney dolls ; 3:54
⋆ lol omg/surprise ; 4:15
⋆ ever after high ; 4:45
⋆ my scene ; 5:18
⋆ polly pocket ; 5:43
⋆ american girl ; 6:13
⋆ rainbow high ; 6:36
✮⋆˙ LEVEL TWO ; 7:04
⋆ integrity toys ; 7:07
⋆ strawberry shortcake ; 7:42
⋆ pullip ; 8:08
⋆ licca chan ; 8:41
⋆ blythe ; 9:06
⋆ living dead dolls ; 9:48
⋆ moxxie girlz/teenz ; 10:16
⋆ jem and the holograms ; 10:56
⋆ winx club ; 11:28
⋆ sindy ; 11:52
⋆ hairdorables/hairmazing ; 12:27
⋆ steffi love ; 13:01
⋆ bild lilli ; 13:26
⋆ chatty cathy ; 14:00
⋆ lalaloopsy ; 14:22
✮⋆˙ LEVEL THREE ; 14:49
⋆ na! na! na! surprise ; 14:55
⋆ fulla ; 15:10
⋆ jenny ; 15:30
⋆ creatable world ; 16:05
⋆ crissy ; 16:35
⋆ dawn ; 16:53
⋆ pippa ; 17:18
⋆ dc superhero girls ; 17:38
⋆ liv ; 18:11
⋆ groovy girls ; 18:31
⋆ so in style ; 18:52
⋆ betty spaghetty ; 19:15
⋆ #failfix ; 19:49
⋆ project mc2 ; 20:07
⋆ our generation ; 20:32
⋆ mermaid high ; 20:50
⋆ equestria girls ; 21:05
⋆ cave club ; 21:33
⋆ smart doll ; 21:53
⋆ dollfie ; 22:15
⋆ descendants ; 22:42
⋆ mermaze mermaidz ; 23:05
✮⋆˙ LEVEL FOUR ; 23:18
⋆ lammily ; 23:23
⋆ whats her face ; 23:48
⋆ flavas ; 24:12
⋆ cissy ; 24:34
⋆ tammy ; 25:00
⋆ tressy ; 25:19
⋆ bleeding edge goths ; 25:41
⋆ diva starz ; 26:01
⋆ maxie ; 26:35
⋆ jazzie ; 27:13
⋆ shani ; 27:27
⋆ hot looks ; 27:55
⋆ 4 ever best friends ; 28:10
⋆ wee 3 friends ; 28:33
⋆ novi stars ; 28:42
⋆ #snapstar ; 29:13
⋆ pinkie cooper ; 29:36
⋆ tanya ; 29:51
⋆ bratzillaz ; 30:11
⋆ my twinn ; 30:34
⋆ gene marshall ; 30:52
⋆ kuu kuu harajuku ; 31:19
✮⋆˙ LEVEL FIVE ; 31:49
⋆ my life as ; 32:02
⋆ kurhn ; 32:16
⋆ momoko ; 32:32
⋆ ty girlz ; 32:51
⋆ prettie girls ; 33:20
⋆ teen trends ; 33:36
⋆ gay bob ; 33:54
⋆ billy ; 34:41
⋆ leggy ; 35:03
⋆ hi glamm ; 35:23
⋆ the beatrix girls ; 35:39
⋆ capsule chix ; 36:04
⋆ cutie pops ; 36:22
⋆ lollipop girls ; 36:50
⋆ once upon a zombie ; 37:09
⋆ boxy girls ; 37:33
⋆ the fresh dolls ; 37:55
⋆ susi; 38:08
⋆ yummi land ; 38:22
⋆ la dee da ; 38:44
⋆ kawaii crush ; 39:02
⋆ little kiddles ; 39:16
⋆ moondreamers ; 39:39
⋆ dream ella ; 40:00
⋆ glo-up girls ; 40:15
⋆ ellowyne wilde ; 40:31
⋆ malaville dolls ; 41:05
⋆ lulu pop ; 41:20
✮⋆˙ LEVEL SIX ; 41:38
⋆ beauty cuties ; 41:40
⋆ zeenie dolls ; 41:55
⋆ sugar planet ; 42:14
⋆ this is me ; 42:25
⋆ lottie ; 42:37
⋆ shibajuku girls ; 43:06
⋆ kenya ; 43:26
⋆ star darlings ; 43:42
⋆ mystixx ; 44:08
⋆ bfc ink ; 44:30
⋆ hearts 4 hearts girls ; 44:45
⋆ wellie wishers ; 44:56
⋆ the heart family ; 45:11
⋆ melanie’s mall ; 45:27
⋆ tuesday taylor ; 45:43
⋆ tiffany taylor ; 45:57
⋆ b-kind dolls ; 46:01
⋆ wild hearts crew ; 46:16
⋆ trollz ; 46:35
⋆ juku couture ; 46:57
⋆ rose petal place ; 47:23
⋆ peteena ; 47:40
⋆ lori ; 47:49
⋆ the world of love ; 48:04
⋆ maudlynne macabre ; 48:20
⋆ little miss matched ; 48:44
⋆ the melanie dolls ; 48:54
✮⋆˙ LEVEL SEVEN ; 49:08
⋆ nancy ; 49:25
⋆ asha ; 49:42
⋆ mimi ; 49:59
⋆ darci ; 50:13
⋆ fairy tale high ; 50:35
⋆ get real girls ; 50:52
⋆ g.i.r.l. force ; 51:27
⋆ locksies ; 51:48
⋆ lisa frank fab friends ; 52:06
⋆ spacepop ; 52:16
⋆ vi and va ; 52:41
⋆ rock flowers ; 52:51
⋆ girls of many lands ; 53:14
⋆ hello kitty and friends ; 53:30
⋆ journey girls ; 53:42
⋆ starr model agency ; 53:49
⋆ flatsy ; 54:10
⋆ city girls ; 54:29
⋆ spectra ; 54:44
⋆ radio disney pop dreamers ; 55:06
⋆ springfield collection ; 55:29
⋆ peppermint rose ; 55:44
⋆ cherry merry muffin ; 56:08
⋆. starr ; 56:22
⋆ little apple dolls ; 56:40
⋆ wanda ; 56:58
⋆ candi ; 57:21
⋆ smart gurlz ; 57:53
✮⋆˙ LEVEL EIGHT ; 58:23
⋆ dusty ; 58:29
⋆ secret central ; 58:57
⋆ attractionistas ; 59:21
⋆ imani ; 59:35
⋆ fashion teeners ; 59:59
⋆ dazzle ; 1:00:18
⋆ adventures of vicky ; 1:00:41
⋆ vibe girls ; 1:00:57
⋆ americas next top model ; 1:01:10
⋆ twilight teens ; 1:01:37
⋆ karito kids ; 1:01:53
⋆ daisy ; 1:02:18
⋆ super model ; 1:02:40
⋆ ever girl ; 1:02:50
⋆ mystikats ; 1:03:15
⋆ midnight magic ; 1:03:27
⋆ gorgeous creatures ; 1:03:42
⋆ only hearts club ; 1:03:51
⋆ magic attic club ; 1:04:23
⋆ cherry and jury ; 1:04:45
⋆ maplelea girls ; 1:05:09
⋆ glamour gals ;1:05:30
⋆ miss seventeen ; 1:05:48
⋆ les parisiennes des kiraz ; 1:06:10
⋆ rune ; 1:06:37
⋆ queens of africa ; 1:06:48
⋆ apne ; 1:07:06
⋆ agathita ; 1:07:30
✮⋆˙ LEVEL NINE ; 1:07:48
⋆ zodiac girlz ; 1:07:54
⋆ arabian friends ; 1:08:20
⋆ chatsters ; 1:08:41
⋆ playboy fashion dolls ; 1:09:09
⋆ trailer trash ; 1:09:24
⋆ zombie girls ; 1:09:50
⋆ key charm cuties ; 1:10:07
⋆ little miss no name ; 1:10:23
⋆ f.a.d. dolls ; 1:10:43
⋆ t*neez ; 1:10:54
⋆ shorties ; 1:11:04
⋆ earth 2 jane ; 1:11:14
⋆ makies ; 1:11:29
⋆ yue sai wa wa ; 1:11:54
⋆ lady maria ; 1:12:16
⋆ miss scouby ; 1:12:38
⋆ vladonna ; 1:12:52
⋆ catwalk kitties ; 1:13:10
⋆ d*kedolls ; 1:13:31
⋆ carpetina dolls ; 1:13:59
⋆ bibi-bo doll ; 1:14:24
⋆ young sweethearts ; 1:14:46
⋆ susie sad eyes ; 1:14:58
⋆ chixos ; 1:15:23
⋆ elle ; 1:15:41
⋆ kiyaa ; 1:15:58
✮⋆˙ LEVEL TEN ; 1:16:14
⋆ off the hook ; 1:16:24
⋆ funky tweenz ; 1:16:43
⋆ ’n style girls ; 1:17:20
⋆ gotta dance girls ; 1:17:42
⋆ god’s girlz ; 1:18:02
⋆ pixie girls ; 1:18:18
⋆ tattoo divas ; 1:18:47
⋆ hottiez ; 1:19:05
⋆ passport friends ; 1:19:39
⋆ gali girls ; 1:20:00
⋆ big beautiful dolls ; 1:20:25
⋆ catalina ; 1:20:46
⋆ pixidoos ; 1:21:00
I personally collect primarily Japanese dolls, so I would have loved to see Azone and Bandai dolls included. Azone Pure Neemo dolls are some of my absolute favorites, I really recommend checking them out if you've not heard of them. Love the video! ♥
Pure Neemos are adorable! Their Love Live dolls are some of my faves 💖
@@DarlingDollz Ahhh goodness, can't believe you actually replied! I love your videos lol. So fun to watch another adult collector.
I love Bandai dolls, especially sailor moon 🌙
I watched the whole video while working on a project. You brought back so many memories of y2k dolls I loved and forgot about!
i was obsessed with those yummi-land dolls as a child and i swear noone ever mentions them 😭
I had a few, and I still vividly remember how good they smelled 😔
They need to come back. If they don't I will riot lol jk! But no really I had one of those dolls but I loved it! Also the fact that they came in bottles? That was so cool!
I have a memory of losing one I got for my birthday on the teacups ride at disneyworld and I’ll never forget it 😭 I loved that doll
I’ll also never forget my dads way to comfort me was saying “Maybe another little girl found her and has her now :)” like gee thanks 💀
@@DarlingDollz I still have a banana scented one and she still smells good 😩🍌
I’m 24 years old and STILL think about my vanilla-scented (maybe cream soda?) doll 😊 and would have NEVER remembered the name without this video!!!! So grateful
So happy the list included Susi! She was pretty huge in Brazil until like mid/late 2000, but now they only sell through the manufacturer's website and are more focused on adult collectors. As someone who was a kid during the mid/late 2000 I still saw her a lot on stores but Barbie was definitely more coveted, specially because we’re talking peak toy media era and Estrela (the local manufacturer) could not compete with the amount of games, shows and movies Mattel was releasing to promote their dolls.
One thing worth noting is that she was at some point more popular than Barbie in Brazil, during the 80’s because her face mold and overall quality were considered better. Sorry for the long text, just some background on this specific doll if anyone is interested.
I'm only 7 minutes in so far, but I'm extremely happy you played a bit of the Strawberry Shortcake theme song. That show was extremely important to my childhood
I'm loving the video so far though! I also really appreciate you giving credit to the person who made the original iceberg and linking their socials. A lot of people either don't give credit at all, or just mention the creator in passing and don't link to them
Yeah I used to love strawberry shortcake. Most familiar with 2003 shortcake and a bit of 2006
I grew up during the 2009 phase, but I remember really enjoying the movies from around 1980- early 2000’s- but dude the 2009 show was literally my childhood
1:15:25 I HAD THESE GIRLS!!! The appeal was basically that you could assemble your own little doll and spray them with water to make their look permanent, but could still swap around the heads. You could also make little bead crafts on their furniture that followed basically the same process of assembling something and using water to make it stick together but I never really got into that. My guess is that they were trying to capitalize off the popularity of orbeez and other weird water based toys at the time. Also my mom never let me use the glitter shower because it made a mess lol
Saw this iceberg months ago and I'm glad it's getting covered! I can't imagine all the research this took; your work is super appreciated 💕
Thank you!!
Melanie's Mall was probably the coolest playset doll to come out of the 90's. It really had that 80's/90's mall aesthetic. There was a working escalator and fountain, hair salon, arcade, food court. So much fun.
I love that you use that MyScene song as your outro!!! That song has been stuck in my head for YEARS and its so amazing to hear it in every video! Also great iceburg, love how deep it goes, I had never heard of so many of these!
That's where that song comes from! It's been bothering me for so long. Like, it sounded familiar, but I couldn't put my finger on it. MyScene was a bit before my time, but when I was like three, my friends sister was always on the website, and she would sometimes let us play with her. I have this really weird thing about songs. Once I hear a song, for some reason, it's immediately downloaded into my brain and I never forget it. She must have played it at some point, which is why it felt so familiar.
Mine too. It was my first time hearing that song in many years. I actually used to treat my My Scene dolls especially well because they came with doll stands and I thought that meant they were display only.
Oh my god, Yummi-Land!! I'd totally forgotten about them. I'd still be interested in those if they were made today.
Dose anyone else remember Pinypon dolls by Famosa? They are kinda similar to Capsule chix because they are a mini doll were you can take apart their bodies and hair in order to mix and mach their fashion. They also had a more obscure spin-off called Piny Institute of New York with an animated series and larger, more traditional fashion dolls which cute chibi proportions and anime faces. I have some PinyPon dolls and playsets from my childhood and I really want a P.I.N.Y. doll because of their cuteness but they were never released in America.
yeah!! pinypon are pretty popular especially in spain and a few latinamerican countries. the eldest daughter of a family friend gave her her amazing vintage set of a few dolls and a great amusement park, with pigeons, a water fountain, a retro car and a ferris wheel, from either the late 80s or early 90s. sometime after that the company went through a big change and the new dolls look more like polly pockets than their original selves. im assuming they werent mentioned since, at least those original ones, werent actually fashion dolls -though i dont know about that nowadays.
it was also very popular here in Belgium and i think in europe in general, my sister had a lot of pinypons and playsets
Woah I have some of those in my basement somewhere!! You just unlocked another memory for me. My cousins and I were super into those when we were in elementary school. I think they should be on the iceberg for sure, not sure what level though.
I recall seeing a ad on TV in the uk a few times
YES!
Omg, I was obssesed with these when I was younger!
I had so many! Just wish I knew where they are now.
Here in Mexico you can still see them around on certain stores!
Wonderful video! I wish more companies would do animal doll lines like Pinky Cooper & Catwalk Kitties. They're always absolutely adorable.
21:25 I always figured the Equestria Girls dolls were still pony colored because Mattel assumed kids wouldn't be able to identify the characters if they looked like normal humans.
from what i know - they planned to have them human skin tones but the fandom at the time had a lot of racism. i could be wrong though
its worse, they were afraid of the backlash from racist fans if they canonized some of the characters as not white but they also knew they couldnt make all 6 girls white, they went full coward and made them have the same skin tones as the ponies then
@@natashavalkovski9363 I don't think they ever wanted to appeal to 4chan bronies with Equestria girls so I doubt that was the case, they probably just wanted to avoid race altogether since it's unfortunately a touchy subject in our society, easier and safer to just ignore it I guess
No it's because they didn't want to give them canonical races because all the weird 4chan bronies would riot
I had no idea that Blythe and her dolls were originally completely unrelated to lps! I always thought that she was character made by hasbro to… i dunno sell more dolls? Anyways yeah that’s interesting and I remember seeing those on the shelves when I was younger!
Oh my god they NEED to bring back Maudlynne Macabre. My goth heart needs it!! And her Victorian ghost (girl)friend PLEASE! I will kill for it
im so glad susi was mentioned, she's been iconic for generations here in brazil! susi also had a short-lived reboot in 2007 to compete with popular fashion dolls at the time, and nowadays estrela markets new releases as collector dolls
I wish the star darlings dolls got more of a chance to thrive- they're literally so pretty
and i love the books and shorts their designs were realoy nicew
@jackle YOO THATS FIRE AND THE PAPER WAS LIKE COLOURED W THE RESPECTIVE MAIN CHARACTER COLOUR W their main colour and had sparkles
7:43 When I was little I LOVED Strawberry Shortcake. I watched the 3D animated show and The Sweet Dreams Movie so many times and had at least one little figure of each character!! I also bought the remake of the og doll around 1 or 2 years ago because I loved it so much when I was younger.
First of all, I love the video. Im surprised I knew most doll lines post-2000s!
If I'm not mistaken, I think the W.I.T.C.H dolls were not on the list, even though they've had their share of success, at least enough to make it into the iceberg imo! PS: the WITCH comics are very cool and the lore is very nice, i totally recommend it. I'm also very happy Susi made it to the list, since she was very popular in Brazil before Barbie's late arrival in the 80s.
Aside from that, some other doll lines that weren't mentioned but also I'm not sure if they count: Enchantimals, She-ra dolls (both the old and new ones), Spirit riding free dolls, another doll line that's also called 'Off the hook' that resemble Capsule chix, LOL Tweens (I'm not sure if it counts separate to LOL OMG), Harry Potter fashion dolls that popped out of nowhere recently (most of them based off the 4th film), and lastly there were the Shopkins Lil Secrets that went with the old polly pocket compact model, but Im not sure you'd consider them fashion dolls since the clothes were not removable.
Shopkins little secrets are so cute! Way better than new polly pocket imo
This video helped me identify a thrift store doll I picked up bundled with a monster high doll a while back-it's a mystixx zombies Azra doll! I'd always thought she was fun and bizarre but could never figure out what exactly she was, so thank you for this video!
I just got done watching the video and I enjoyed every moment of it! Lowkey, I forgot I put some of these doll lines on the iceberg since I myself was unfamiliar some with them. There are some doll lines that definitely deserved attention while others… well, let’s just keep it at that lol
Again, thank you so much for reaching out and making a video on the iceberg! I know it was a lot of effort but it definitely worth the wait! The amount of research done in this video is really impressive! 💕
I'm so happy that you mentioned Trollz. Me and my sister had them growing up, and I never see anyone else mention them.
Hopscotch Hill! Also by Pleasant Company, released around 2000. I remember wanting one as a kid so bad, but they’re absolutely terrifying. I would put them about the same level as Magic Attic Club,
I wasn't familiar with these, so I googled the name and I have to say. I was not ready.
They are really...something.
I'm just not quite sure what.
lol i have 3 of these dolls and i never hear anyone talk about them
The way I just spit out my milk just now! I remember Hopscotch Hill on the AG website back when it was at its peak!!
This was so much fun! Seeing Miss What’s Her Face unlocked powerful memories for me. Also A+ for including the absolute BANGER that is Spontaneous Combustion
THANK YOU!! I could never find the name of my Betty Spaghetty, I never realized it was a Happy Meal toy. Also, I’ve gone down the doll rabbit hole in the last year cuz I recognize too many of these names.
No joke I used to pull her hair out to use as string if I couldn't find any. Then I used her hair to tie up my barbies, sindys and MLPS(G2 yes I'm that old) HAIR
I have recently gotten into EAH doll collection as the series was the reason I became an artist when I was younger. The packaging and the dolls themselves is so great I can’t wait to get my hands on more of them.
this was such a lovely walk down memory lane for me. my aunt owned a toy store when I was a kid that specifically did not sell big name brands, so being reminded of my more obscure gifts from her like my Only Hearts Club dolls and my Zodiac Girl was really really fun. ❤️
Groovy Girls! Omg that takes me back! I spent so much time on their website playing games and decorating my room. I still love Betty Spaghetty and was so happy I was able to find my childhood playset through eBay.
I've been trying to remember what Chixos were called for years!!! I had the dollhouse when I was a kid but I think it was sold at some point, so I'd try Googling things like "aqua dots dolls" but I couldn't find them. I never really used the beads because I didn't want to "waste" them, except for a single red one I stuck to my bedroom wall lol
Same here! After about tier three or four I was pretty lost, but then I saw ChixO's and I was shocked to not only see a doll I knew but one I had as a kid so deep in the list. They were so fun and the little glitter capsule was not only a huge mess but pretty fun too. I think my favorite was swapping their outfits since they clicked together like legos.
Im glad im not the only one that had those as a kid 🤣🤣 I remember making them little accessories with the beads
I watched this video so many times haha we need a part 2 ! With many other suggestions !
I always thought that Generation Girl was the American Girl for literally every other country. I just assumed it’s because only a small fraction of little girls that want them are actually American girls themselves lol just thoughts from a Canadian lol
as a canadian, american girl dolls were super popular. i had a truly me doll and mfs on the playground were JEALOUS
Definitely outside of my doll knowledge, Even as a little kid I gravitated away from child/baby dolls.
I thought they were a British version of American doll
there's a revamped version of the disneybounding dolls at target right now called ily 4ever, theyre american girl scaled but with much more cartoony faces and they're quite cute!
Ah, can’t wait to finish this. I love these types of videos and someone knew to Doll collecting. These are really big help
I really glad to hear about susi on the video! this doll really made my childhood, even my first puppy was named susi! for more info about this doll line she was discontinue in 2015, they even made a bride theme doll for the end of susi, but came back last year rocking her early head and body mold (nicknamed by brazilians collectors "cone neck")
That Pixidoos video needed a jump scare warning 😂😂😂 This video is amazing!! I saw this iceberg a while ago on a doll subreddit so I got excited to see that you covered it in a feature length presentation!! Some of these doll lines unlocked memories I didn't know I had. Thank you so much for taking the time to make this!! I feel like I leveled up as a doll collector just by watching this.
30:35 omg I just had a blast from past I remember becoming obsess with them a couple of months before they discontinued, and I was able to get my own! shit was expensive but I still have it along with the catalogs that came, genuinely very 00s
OMG the nostalgia hit me like a freight train when you said BEGoths.... I wanted one SO bad, and I wasn't even a collector at the time! I'm thinking I'll have to look for inspo picks and make my goth BJD some outfits! (ResinSoul Mei in NS of anyone is curious! She was actually my first doll.)
Be Goths are now pretty expensive on the second hand market. I'm a huge goth culture enthusiast and I collect goth novelty items, which were prolific during the 2000's. I started looking around online for Be Goths and was surprised to see how much they're selling for right now. I was super lucky when I walked into an antique mall last year and found one still in her box for only $30. But if you're into BJD's you're no stranger to paying a lot for a doll.
@@Problempossum11 yeah they're pricy! I bet they'd do well with a reboot. I get a new $100-200 doll every year or so so I might keep an eye out.
Omg I had two begoth dolls that got destroyed in a flood. One was half red and half black haired w a short black outfit and the other was a blue themed schoolgirl. I really miss those dolls
@@aftondarnell9762 If you ever wanna get those ones specifically again you're probably talking about Back to School Storm & Casual Storm. 😊
Thanks for going over this iceberg! I've been fascinated by fashion toys for a whole and learned about a lot of interesting doll designs I would have otherwise been in the dark about. I'm glad someone else remembers Betty Spagetty, and I'm glad Capsule Chix made the iceberg. I wish Purrista Girls had made it too, but I think they may belong on one of the lower tiers for now... If you like cat dolls, check it out! It's a simpler, more chibi version one the cat dolls you mentioned.
Now if you'll excuse me, I have a list of search terms to investigate...
Oh my god shorties. My whole life I remembered playing with them as a child but since no one ever talked about them I assumed I must have been misremembering a different doll brand but they're real! This is a revelation for me
me and my parents just sat through this entire thing and we loved every second
This is an amazing video! There were so many dolls I haven’t heard of, especially those from different countries. I’m sad that so many of my favorite doll lines on this list have been discontinued or are hard to find, but I love the research you did on all these dolls, and I hope to see more!
Tiny nitpick: I’m pretty sure Boxy Girls weren’t a Walmart exclusive, because I saw them a few times at a Target, but they were pretty tough to find in general.
54:29 “…with faces that have seen gods true form.” I lost it 😂😂😂
I'm surprised Shopkins Shoppies didn't make the list. I think they're discontinued now but they seemed pretty popular a few years back, more so with younger kids.
This was just one big nostalgia run. I currently collect Rainbow High and some LOL dolls. I was obsessed with Kawaii Crush dolls as a kid. I never had any (because they werent sold where i live) and seeing them just sparked that memory in me. Proud to say i knew at least one doll brand in each level
I've never actually seen a Licca-chan doll before, yours is really cute! A few of the DS games were licensed over here, but we never got the doll, so it's neat to see her recognized! :D
Also: Smart Dolls are so cool! I love the anime style, and it seems like a lot of care was put into them!
i still have my lovely lisa ds game :)
This was great. I'm pretty new to the concept of doll collecting, and I saw so many dolls I've never heard of! I was surprised to not see the Barbie Generation Girl line mentioned, since that was a personal favorite of mine growing up. Some characters even loosely inspiring some side characters in my book series. 😆
Thank you for this. As someone a bit older it was so fun to see childhood favorites on here. Jem was everything.
I also have like the most 80s memory of sitting in my friends room with Michael Jackson's Thriller playing on her turn table and playing with her Rose Petal Place dolls. I didn't have any and was so jealous of hers.
You totally unlocked a memory with the Shorties doll! I had that whole set and I've never seen anyone talk about it!
I just want to add on some dolls that I personally think should of been added. Firstly Enchantimals. They’d probably be around the 2nd or 3rd tier. Nowadays they are kinda obscure from stores but I do see ads for new ones every so often which I find interesting. I guess this could of gone under Disney dolls but Disney VIP dolls. If they were separate they’d be lower down and I don’t know if many people know them. Idk if these are really fashion dolls but they were kinda like capsule chix (they released before them actually) but off the hook dolls. I feel like I’m the only one who had any of those. That’s my two cents on what I think should of been added but overall I loved this video. As someone who really wants to get into the doll industry as a job I love learning about dolls and their history and meaning
Okay, but it was so nice to hear someone talk about the less popular dolls of my childhood. my What's Her Face doll was one of my favorites growing up, along with Diva Starz. Really fun video, brought back so much cozy nostalgia.
My guess is Susie Sad Eye's was a cash grab in trying to recreate the famously popular big eyes paintings of the 1960's by Margaret Keane, but this is just a theory.
I am amazed that everGirl was a flop because that website was SO much fun. I specifically remember a game that was choice-based to get a character to become class president. It taught morals (lying only makes things worse, stick to your friends, etc) along with some actual campaign/promo strategy??? They also sold clothes for girls -- not dolls, actual kid's clothes -- based around which personality category you fit, many of which matched doll outfits. It was a WHOLE thing and I can't believe it isn't more documented. Looking it up, I can't find anything from the old website! It was the same concept as Hogwarts houses, so I'm amazed we don't have millennials and late Gen-Z identifying themselves by their everScopes.
The only other thing I remember is that the lightning bolt was the sporty girl (she had a snowboarding game, I think?) and the star was the sensitive and artsy girl.
I'm not in the doll community at all, but I'm amazed by how many of these I know purely by virtue of being a young girl in the 00s.
I think the RUclipsr PeanutButterGamer reviewed the Evergirl computer game in a video once
What a video! This must've been hell to make but you did an amazing job, definitely one of my favorite videos of yours. It will serve as a great resource for anyone interested in doll collecting for years to come.
Here are some other lines I could think of:
- Pop Pixie (though could be seen as a spin-off of the Winx dolls you did mention)
- Stardoll dolls (based on the popular dress-up website, though could also be seen as a Barbie line)
- Regal Academy (based on an animated show)
- Various iterations of W.I.T.C.H. dolls (though you briefly mentioned the Giochi ones)
- I'm a Girly (recently reviewed by Emily over at The Toy Box Philosopher)
- The Biggers (recently reviewed by Emily over at The Toy Box Philosopher)
Emily has also reviewed other brands in the past that are still missing.
It would be cool if icebergs existed for other types of dolls like celebrity dolls, baby dolls or even an iceberg dedicated especially to dolls based on movies and TV shows (e.g. Harry Potter has a ton), but that could be a life's work!
I LOVE Toy Box Philosopher! Man, I've been reading her reviews since I was like, 15 or 16? I almost cried when she started posting again recently, I missed her so much 😭
& Great suggestions! I'd forgotten all about Stardoll dolls, which shames me considering how much time I spent on that website as a kid.
@@DarlingDollz Same!! I was super happy to find out Emily is posting again. It's so fun that the online doll community is this tight-knit group in which everyone knows each other ^^
To be fair, I don't think they did very well. But I really loved the idea of seeing the virtual doll clothes I owned on actual fashion dolls!
I was SO HAPPY when I saw that T Neez are on this list!! I literally spent years trying to find the name of the magnetic dolls I had with a mall playset I adored as a kid. I found them a few months ago but I had no idea if anyone else remembered them. Still trying to get my hands on those dolls because they are too nostalgic not to hold again!!! Seeing them here made my day. I also love the Soda Pop Girls (Yummiland), Groovy Girls, Lisa Frank Fab Friends & Peppermint Rose. Loved this vid
wow this is a pretty in-depth and interesting list of fashion dolls, and it really highlights how barbie kickstarted doll brands for the 1960s to go ham with......... 39:32 wait what
You should really do a Little Apple Dolls deep dive. They're fascinating, both the in-universe worldbuilding and the real-life history behind their production.
Also, I'm an unironic Mystixx fan. I love my eldritch Janusian queens, they would have been great if Playhut actually gave a damn about their product.
Betty Spaghetti was me and my sister's whole childhood! so glad she's remembered. Betty made a great Sailor Moon stand-in
I fucking LOVED Betty Spaghetti! Had so much fun with that shit
chewing on her hair was the best
what a great, well-researched video! it was fun background audio while editing work stuff lmao
some comments:
i'm surprised you didn't mention that the prettie girls had the same designer as so in style! there's definitely some family resemblance there
madame alexander stopped making my life as dolls at some point in 2013-2014
i think celebrity dolls could've been included! granted, many of them are barbie but there are some pretty interesting ones like the britney spearss and supermodel (like naomi campbell) dolls from the 90s. gwen stefani also released a doll line to promote her tour back in the 2000s way before kuu kuu harajuku
most of the mini mattel fashion dolls never really went anywhere cuz they were pretty poorly-made. speaking of, i would've put the family corners dolls here-they were a pretty unique matchmaking surprise toy. i think the different barbie scales could've been mentioned too, like the mini kingdom line in the 00s or the endless hair girls from dreamtopia.
other 18 inch dolls i would've added are a girl for all time, which is a historical line based on the u.k. but the characters are apparently all from one blood line, and vanange-a pretty aggressively christian doll line 😮💨
overall, loved the video and it was a really nice trip down memory lane ❤️🔥
The Yummi-Land dolls took me back, mainly the pets only because I wanted to get the various pets to add into my LPS collection.
I had an Orange Soda Pop Girl and for a long time didn't know there were other themes in the brand. For some reason I always kept her with my Polly Pocket movie playset. I don't remember how I got her but I just loved that she smelled like orange. I think I decided to donate her at some point but can't remember.
@@princessravendiamond4288 I think I might actually have a few of them (pets) still but I remember selling off the majority as well to clear out room.
sweet Secrets was a line of dolls that were sort of transformers for girls, way simpler than tansformers which were made to look like jewelry and unassuming accessories and every day objects (well, they were made to look like cartoony colorful flamboyant versions of every day objects), later on having secret make up compartments. They are from the early 80s.
Ive been looking for a comment mentioning these, though I didn’t know there was some from the 80s? The sweet secrets I remember were from like 2008 or 2009 I’d say
@@Rainbowleopard315 Those were a remake, and the dolls looked more like real people than the originals. Both lines were very cute.
rip to the madeline dolls not being on here i especially loved the smaller versions and the playsets they came with and i dont feel like theyre super obscure? anyway i love this longer form video and i'd be so excited if you made more like it in the future too!
American Girl "historical collection" is incredibly special because the historical fiction book series written for each doll.
The novels were very well researched, and had consistent themes for each girl--school, Christmas, summer pastimes, birthdays, etc.--to compare the day-in-the-life across different time periods.
When the Pleasant Company sold to Mattel, and they started to retire parts of the Historical collection, it was a clear sign they lost sight of the educational significance of their product.
If you thought you knew everything about dolls, prepare to be wrong. Thank you for taking the time to make this video 😁
Seeing some of the discontinued lines was so nostalgic!
When you mentioned MyScene it like unlocked a wonderful memory of playing the hair solan and room makeover games and watching the episodes of the show on the website. I also have 2 living dead dolls they are my absolute favorite dolls
something notable about the mattel Starr Dolls is her posability, she had wires that let her arms bend, shoulder joints that could move up and down, wrist joints, bend and snap knees, a faux-ball jointed waist, and (im not kidding) feet that could change between flats and heels through a wire. compared to barbie who at the time could only move her legs back and forth, her shoulders were just getting able to move outward. honestly she’s cute and i wont complain if she remains unknown
betty spaghetti, diva starz, sugar planet, and trollz were my absolute favs when I was little! aside from the more obvious contenders ofc. plus omg the mini polly-sized bratz with fabric clothes you could use for both dolls those were so cool 💗 also *can I just say* - the girlie with the stamped on face unlocked some kind of core memory for me💀 that was crazy
There was also this one britney spears barbie i got when i was like 5 of her in the shiny metallic green top from you drive me crazy that the G.I.R.L. dolls you showed reminded me of but i can’t find who made the britney doll :-/
these days my little sister loves the enchantimal dolls, do those count as fashion dolls or not really?
you’re my favorite doll channel at this point! this video was so cool and i saw so many dolls i either forgot about or have never seen!! so cool thanks so much for another great vid!! keep these up!
One doll line I thought of that was sort of not mentioned was the Living Dead Doll spin off Fashion Victims which were meant to be more fashion doll versions of early LDDs although definitely adult. Series 1 is kind of terrible, series 2 fixes those problems is pretty darn cute and have inset eyes; I want Sybil
Fun fact: I have some knock off Disney Princess dolls from the early 2000s and I recently found out that they seem to be based off of Sindy (specifically the rebooted version of Sindy from the 90s). Like, it looks like they made molds of of a Sindy doll to create these knock-offs. Their faces and everything look like her.
you are quickly becoming one of my fav youtubers. your personality is so wonderful and you bring me so much joy! I really hope Magic Attic Club is on this iceberg
This video was so good! It made me go down rabbit holes with several dolls. Thank you for making it. I’m really surprised that Shoppie Dolls or Secret Crush Dolls were not included on this list with how recent they were on the market in doll line history.
I love these clean well put together doll information videos of yours. So glad YT recommend your channel so I didn't miss its existence.