tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1726715699839627686.post4667539154065934934..comments2024-03-27T14:27:38.958-04:00Comments on The Toy Box Philosopher: Fairy Tale High "Teen Rapunzel" by S-K VictoryUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger84125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1726715699839627686.post-65792547975913404412016-02-03T01:44:43.908-05:002016-02-03T01:44:43.908-05:00Great review.
These dolls look terrible to me, a...Great review. <br /><br />These dolls look terrible to me, and their look, clothes and overall, does not look appealing at all. <br /><br />This version of Rapunzel (but can we really call this doll Rapunzel?) in particular looks like an over 20 prostitute. <br /><br />By the way, aren't the fairy tales girls supposed to be teen already? <br /><br />The only parts of this doll I like are the Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03448490698283201519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1726715699839627686.post-130200900726501922016-01-03T15:58:10.073-05:002016-01-03T15:58:10.073-05:00I would say what they look like, but it wouldn'...I would say what they look like, but it wouldn't be something nice, and as the polite girl I am, I can't say that kind of words. <br />That's not a teen, that's an adult with some interesting.....*sigh*.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09494255017697520509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1726715699839627686.post-71870476148153209092016-01-03T15:55:47.212-05:002016-01-03T15:55:47.212-05:00When I saw her in the first photo I thougth I was ...When I saw her in the first photo I thougth I was seeing Zombie Rapunzel's twin sister. I mean, my God, we all know Rapunzel wears an awful lot of purple thanks to Disney, but ALL OF HER??? She doesn't have any other color!!!<br />What were they thinking with the eyes?? <br /><br />"Oh, yeah, um, boss, we got an awful lot of purple on this doll, but we still have to paint her eyes, Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09494255017697520509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1726715699839627686.post-32398593215235909572014-09-16T14:44:13.208-04:002014-09-16T14:44:13.208-04:00Hi Lissy (if you're still reading): two useful...Hi Lissy (if you're still reading): two useful Sasha websites are http://www.sashadolluk.co.uk/ (British) and http://www.sashadoll.com/ (American). They both have a certain amount of information, as well as dolls for sale. Three new Sasha books have been published recently - Sasha Dolls: the History, Sasha Dolls: Clothing and Patterns and Sasha Dolls: Series Identification. I realise your treefrogdemonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08668655760960757921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1726715699839627686.post-16849502861877122512014-07-31T14:39:45.235-04:002014-07-31T14:39:45.235-04:00Oh goodness, can the toy manufacturer be anymore r...Oh goodness, can the toy manufacturer be anymore ready for copyright issues! These are clear copies of Disney princesses, and I am almost positive that they aren't licensed by Disney. Though that in itself isn't quite as easy to press blame, the Teen Belle is my problem. Belle isn't Beauty's real name! Most everybody believes that it is, but it's simply the fact that the storyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1726715699839627686.post-32154857830737808882014-02-13T20:02:55.473-05:002014-02-13T20:02:55.473-05:00What I dont't like is whenthey think "tee...What I dont't like is whenthey think "teen" they just put ridiculous makeup and skimpy clothes on them! I just imagine a tween seeing theese dolls and thinking thats what being a teenager is about! I thing the idea has potential to make younger versions of princesses bht instead the just make the look like older more irresponsible people. Graciehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14615826174799639157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1726715699839627686.post-17179564231398225502014-01-25T14:04:56.485-05:002014-01-25T14:04:56.485-05:00I agree with absolutely everything you said about ...I agree with absolutely everything you said about the Fairy Tale High Rapunzel doll. It's tacky, boring, and juts plain sloppy. But I guess the clothing swap possibilities are nice. Speaking of which, what was the outfit you had her in during one of the swaps, the blue coat-dress with the high collar and teal tulle underskirt?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1726715699839627686.post-60909460587564276082014-01-17T16:08:51.395-05:002014-01-17T16:08:51.395-05:00Snow White looks bad with that makeup, but I could...Snow White looks bad with that makeup, but I could see redoing her face and sewing her a new outfit that she would make a cool cosplay character.Emily Hallnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1726715699839627686.post-33067278606456027652013-12-21T12:20:48.079-05:002013-12-21T12:20:48.079-05:00Problems aside as you mentioned, I think a big pro...Problems aside as you mentioned, I think a big problem companies have is that the general public look at every fairy tale princess doll and compare it to their Disney version. Disney makes billions of dollars of "their" princesses, when in fact, these are public domain characters that have been around for literally centuries. When the quality if poor, it needs to be called out, and thatAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1726715699839627686.post-48312119591833380702013-11-23T16:30:13.442-05:002013-11-23T16:30:13.442-05:00I actually like her clothes and I felt veeeery str...I actually like her clothes and I felt veeeery strange reading all those comments about slutiness :)<br /> However, I would never dress like that dolls for kids. I wouldnt mind my barbies wearing fishnets or hot pants (are they hot pants? never sure...), but Im adult, my innocence is long lost and gone so no damage here. However, I have same issue with some of My scene's clothes, Bratz, even MajorMistakeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06294583445894375452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1726715699839627686.post-59310878993340107222013-11-12T12:19:55.082-05:002013-11-12T12:19:55.082-05:00My thoughts; We need a doll that has... well... Gr...My thoughts; We need a doll that has... well... Grr! If I could show you a pic of one of my doodles I would! A doll that depicts life as an adult, married and having kids, going to work, ect. not just a fashion doll like most dolls seem to be. Maybe one with an office job, one as a stay-at-home mom, and even a teacher! and not showing her as the sizes and shapes that barbie dolls are, but a few Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1726715699839627686.post-22430491532792256542013-10-16T11:09:06.858-04:002013-10-16T11:09:06.858-04:00It would be nice to see some creators make dolls t...It would be nice to see some creators make dolls that are dressed decent, beautiful and pretty, feminine yet decent not like a hooker like most dolls are dressed now days. <br />I'm not slut shaming but to me a doll should be beautiful and delicate, like a princess and the fact these dolls are SUPPOSED to be princesses just doesn't sit right with me, i understand that MH dolls dress like Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1726715699839627686.post-68904177735120242592013-10-08T07:49:06.337-04:002013-10-08T07:49:06.337-04:00I hate these dolls, but I love the Once Upon a Zom...I hate these dolls, but I love the Once Upon a Zombies...They look soooo cute!I cant wait for your next review :)<br />p.s.: even my pony fakies have better hair than this doll ;)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15270411807277187801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1726715699839627686.post-45243232729278295212013-10-07T21:37:59.254-04:002013-10-07T21:37:59.254-04:00The biggest problem I have with these dolls is tha...The biggest problem I have with these dolls is that their head mold and facial prints just seem weird. Even the ones like Snow White that don't have the strange colored make-up look weird just because of the shape of the faces and their features. Miss Kristenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10530097029506284780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1726715699839627686.post-46197739805639174822013-10-07T18:31:38.447-04:002013-10-07T18:31:38.447-04:00I had mixed feelings about these dolls, I sorta li...I had mixed feelings about these dolls, I sorta liked them but at the same time it was like I didn't like how they looked in the face like you said with the blue lip coloring. I also didn't think that they really represented the princess's in the way they were dressed, Like Rapunzel's short shorts. To me she should have been dressed with a peasant blouse and a long skirt kinda Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1726715699839627686.post-30795045855496328302013-10-07T15:52:54.148-04:002013-10-07T15:52:54.148-04:00Oh, okay, that's a bummer.. :c Oh, that is so ...Oh, okay, that's a bummer.. :c Oh, that is so sweet. (:<br /><br />OMG:o Are you seriously? :o That would be so sweet of you!! :ooo LagoonaLiciousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1726715699839627686.post-65972567833792419632013-10-07T15:42:56.299-04:002013-10-07T15:42:56.299-04:00Thank you for a wonderful review. Your attention t...Thank you for a wonderful review. Your attention to detail is amazing. Loved the "hoochie shorts" comment. The outfit does look better on the shorter dolls. Do you think the fabric softener hair spritz would help tame her mane?Xyra Silverleafhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12842466753806936933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1726715699839627686.post-35115866183885228512013-10-07T15:19:21.005-04:002013-10-07T15:19:21.005-04:00Now $5 is more like it for their quality! I might ...Now $5 is more like it for their quality! I might have to pick up Alice if they are this price at the Wal-Marts near me.Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04546885662448560797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1726715699839627686.post-88218278585353199732013-10-07T12:34:44.643-04:002013-10-07T12:34:44.643-04:00I think the major problem with most of it is the c...I think the major problem with most of it is the colour. They seemed to use the exact same shades of purple for the makeup and eyes and that odd orange-y yellow for the hair... We already know how well purple and blonde go together (cough/Disney/cough), but I think they misjudged how far that combination would go.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1726715699839627686.post-9332643667361518732013-10-07T07:16:12.580-04:002013-10-07T07:16:12.580-04:00I wouldn't want my teen to dress in these clot...I wouldn't want my teen to dress in these clothes, either! I also don't like them on the Rapunzel character. The outfit isn't fashion-forward, edgy, or evocative of Rapunzel's story...it's just skimpy for the sake of being skimpy!Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18178054470349012341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1726715699839627686.post-58963593573049627312013-10-07T07:05:16.021-04:002013-10-07T07:05:16.021-04:00That wasn't my style as a teenager either, Mim...That wasn't my style as a teenager either, Mimi. Although a doll line that was dressed the way I used to dress would be a total failure...for completely different reasons! :)Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18178054470349012341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1726715699839627686.post-46188883118019839932013-10-07T03:35:03.965-04:002013-10-07T03:35:03.965-04:00I feel a bit bad for FTH as technically they were ...I feel a bit bad for FTH as technically they were the first to debut this kind've modern interpretation of classic fairytale princesses - they were at the toyfair in february along with once upon a zombie - but to me they just are a bit flat on multiple levels. Aside from the problems of bended legs they have no brushes, no diversity in the way of hair color (excluding their little mermaid, Andrew S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04833529628427761217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1726715699839627686.post-47435054409644959512013-10-07T00:41:35.181-04:002013-10-07T00:41:35.181-04:00I saw these at my local TRU and wound up bypassing...I saw these at my local TRU and wound up bypassing them because they don't look well-articulated (it didn't look like anyone could bend at the knees), even though the "Alice" piqued some initial interest. But now that you've de-boxed two and shared the results, I think I'll continue ignoring them At $20 I want a doll that can move that doesn't require being totallyAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00725816344238686992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1726715699839627686.post-56872409288001611592013-10-06T23:51:44.948-04:002013-10-06T23:51:44.948-04:00I actually think the idea was a little too ambitio...I actually think the idea was a little too ambitious for such a small company since its clear they had a rather tight budget. I kinda feel a little bad for the company. Wowwee has been making toy robots for quite a while and have something to fall back on if Once Upon a Zombie fails. SK Victory has nothing to fall back on and I have a feeling Ken will soon be begging for his old job back.<br /><Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1726715699839627686.post-46879416361262722562013-10-06T23:44:03.875-04:002013-10-06T23:44:03.875-04:00Thank you, Alrunia! I really appreciate this, the ...Thank you, Alrunia! I really appreciate this, the slut-shaming was getting to be a little much in this post and I was disappointed! And thank you Emily for taking it well, I've seen too many people get really offended when problematic behavior is pointed out. Of course, shouldn't have expected any less from you, you're a class act, but still it was heartening to see! AJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15622558694977649448noreply@blogger.com