Saturday, August 15, 2026

Quick Look: The Mini Brands Copycat Spaces Collection by Zuru

I've posted a lot of big, multi-doll reviews lately.  Those take a long time to write...and a long time to read!  And I'm not even done: there are at least two more mega-reviews on the way as I try to explore some of the hot new summer releases.  However, right now I'm waiting for a few stragglers that are necessary to start those reviews, so I thought it'd be a good chance to pause and do a nice, simple Quick Look!

During one of my many trips to Target this month, I noticed a group of flashy-looking building sets in sleek black boxes sitting on a high shelf.  On closer inspection, I could have sworn they were re-packaged Rolife Super Creator sets, which is something I adore and have written about several times.  But no.  It's a new Zuru Mini Brands product called Spaces, and it has stunning, piece-for-piece similarity to Rolife.  Those of you who are here regularly might swear that you've already seen this cover picture (or at least the ice cream items) in one of my Rolife reviews.  But this is the Zuru product:

Mini Brands Spaces Sweet Scoops Ice Cream Store by Zuru, $39.99.

Sunday, August 9, 2026

KPop Demon Hunters Dolls by Mattel

I'm so excited to be finally writing this review!  I've been waiting for the KPop Demon Hunters dolls to come out ever since I saw the movie.  Actually, I take that back.  I've been waiting for these dolls to come out ever since the What it Sounds Like limited edition trio was announced on Mattel's site way back in November of 2025.  I didn't actually watch the movie until a few months ago (and then I watched it again last week and the week before).  The movie certainly enhanced my anticipation for the dolls immensely.  It's so good.  I love almost everything about it, and (spoilers) I love almost everything about these dolls:

KPop Demon Hunters dolls by Mattel ($26.97 each).