Mattel's Monster High

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May 5, '10, 12:17 PM
Werewolf

Mattel's Monster High

I think this is really cool and clever. Daughters and sons of monsters going to a high School just for monsters. Sounds like Mattel is going to go all out on this property too. Toys, books and a movie with Universal.

The website went live a few days ago but not all of the sections are open.

Welcome to Monster High

Toys r us.com had the dolls for sale briefly about a week ago. I just missed them, grrrr!!!

Here's a link to someone's collection. They have some really nice pictures and comparison shots.

Monster High - a set on Flickr
May 5, '10, 12:22 PM
rche

I was wondering about the avatar.
May 5, '10, 12:25 PM
Werewolf

Quote:

Originally Posted by rche

I was wondering about the avatar.

Ghoulia, she is just too cool. She is smart and nerdy but can only speak Zombie which sounds like moaning. :smiley1:
May 5, '10, 1:31 PM
Earth 2 Chris

My wife was showing me these on a Barbie board. Cool concept. Kind of like a sanitized Living Dead Dolls.

Chris
May 5, '10, 1:51 PM
AAAAA

I think this was bratzs next venture
May 5, '10, 2:10 PM
Werewolf

Quote:

Originally Posted by AAAAA

I think this was bratzs next venture

This has nothing to do with Bratz. Different sculpt, style and scale. Mattel has been developing MH for years.
May 5, '10, 3:28 PM
PNGwynne

Kind of a neat twist by making the Medusa-inspired character a guy.
May 5, '10, 4:35 PM
Meule

Not much of a fan of the design, it does look a lot like Bratz
May 5, '10, 4:42 PM
Werewolf

Quote:

Originally Posted by Meule

Not much of a fan of the design, it does look a lot like Bratz

They really look nothing like Bratz.

Some comparison pics from the person that got them from TRU.

Bratz, Monster High, My Scene

crazy 4 on Flickr - Photo Sharing!

body comparison nude on Flickr - Photo Sharing!
May 5, '10, 5:11 PM
thunderbolt

Well, it has the huge noggin on the skinny body ala Bratz, so I think Bratz like would be fair.
May 5, '10, 5:14 PM
Meule

Quote:

Originally Posted by thunderbolt

Well, it has the huge noggin on the skinny body ala Bratz, so I think Bratz like would be fair.

Exactly. The body and size may be different, but the head sculpts are nearly identical
May 5, '10, 5:21 PM
rche

can't help but see Bratz plus goth/living dead dolls myself
May 5, '10, 6:11 PM
Werewolf

Quote:

Originally Posted by thunderbolt

Well, it has the huge noggin on the skinny body ala Bratz, so I think Bratz like would be fair.

Bratz are shorter and squat in build with extremely oversized heads. They are also criticised (and probably fairly) for being overly sexualized for the age group they are marketed to.

The Monster High dolls are in a different style. Taller than Bratz and shorter than My Scene with a different body style and articulation. The heads are cartoonish in style but not oversized to the extreme like Bratz. The also lack the very exaggerated lips of the Bratz dolls.

I'm beginning to think anytime a doll has a stylized look they will unfortunately be compared to Bratz. Winx , Disney Fairies and W.i.t.c.h. dolls also have large stylized heads and also look nothing like Bratz.
May 5, '10, 6:37 PM
rche

Quote:

Originally Posted by Werewolf

Bratz are shorter and squat in build with extremely oversized heads. They are also criticised (and probably fairly) for being overly sexualized for the age group they are marketed to.

The Monster High dolls are in a different style. Taller than Bratz and shorter than My Scene with a different body style and articulation. The heads are cartoonish in style but not oversized to the extreme like Bratz. The also lack the very exaggerated lips of the Bratz dolls.

I'm beginning to think anytime a doll has a stylized look they will unfortunately be compared to Bratz. Winx , Disney Fairies and W.i.t.c.h. dolls also have large stylized heads and also look nothing like Bratz.

I dunno mate. Them monsters are wearing some pretty high and hiked up skirts. I think the lagoon girl has fishnets on. ;)

Just about any small headed fashion doll is compared to or called a barbie as Mattel hit a style button and grabbed a big bunch of market share first. Calling big noggin dolls Bratzlike is probably a bit of a compliment really. They did make a pretty big impact in dolly world.
May 6, '10, 1:28 AM
ramsey37

Those are actually kinda cool.
George :feiertag-smiley-003
May 6, '10, 7:16 AM
BlackKnight

Wolfie's new Avatar scares me , and confused me at 1st ....
May 6, '10, 7:30 AM
The Toyroom

I'm sorta glad my daughters are past the stage/age of wanting these...we don't need anymore Barbies :smiley1:
May 6, '10, 12:04 PM
palitoy

Um yeah, I predict I'll tripping over these in the near future. It's like they tailor made this for my kid.

I thought they were an extension of My Scene at first.
May 6, '10, 12:19 PM
Werewolf

Quote:

Originally Posted by palitoy

Um yeah, I predict I'll tripping over these in the near future. It's like they tailor made this for my kid.

I think these are going to have a lot of cross over appeal. I think not only are kids really going to dig them, but doll and monster collectors too.
May 30, '10, 12:05 AM
Werewolf

Monster High has a youtube channel.

http://www.youtube.com/user/MonsterHigh

You can watch all the MH cartoon shorts and in much higher quality than the MH website.
May 30, '10, 8:13 AM
ctc

Hmmmm....

It really is the kind of thing you've got to wonder why nobody's thought of it before.

Don C.
Jun 16, '10, 11:58 PM
ramsey37

There's a review of the Deuce Gorgon and Cleo De Nile set here:
http://www.mwctoys.com/REVIEW_061610b.htm
George :feiertag-smiley-003
Jun 17, '10, 7:38 PM
Werewolf

Quote:

Originally Posted by ramsey37

There's a review of the Deuce Gorgon and Cleo De Nile set here:
http://www.mwctoys.com/REVIEW_061610b.htm
George :feiertag-smiley-003

Overall, it's very good review with a lot of nice pics. I would like to add these aren't unused Bratz parts (not even the same scale) and use many unique sculpts for each doll. For example: Draculaura was pointed ears, Frankie has neck bolts, Clawdeen was wolf ears and Lagoon has fin ears, etc.

This has been in the planning stages for years from what I've read.
Jun 18, '10, 3:47 PM
Werewolf

Yay! Got my Monster High dolls today as an early birthday present.

http://megomuseum.com/mmgallery/files/5/2/mh1.JPG

http://megomuseum.com/mmgallery/files/5/2/mh2.JPG

http://megomuseum.com/mmgallery/files/5/2/mh3.JPG

http://megomuseum.com/mmgallery/files/5/2/mh4.JPG

http://megomuseum.com/mmgallery/files/5/2/mh5.JPG

They are awesome! I'm gonna post some more pics this weekend when I take them out of the boxes and get them all set up.
Jun 18, '10, 7:46 PM
PNGwynne

I'm kind of liking these--reminds me of a modern Groovie Ghoulies.

Deuce is only in a two-pack? (I think he's an inspired addition to the line.)
Jun 18, '10, 7:49 PM
Werewolf

Quote:

Originally Posted by PNGwynne

I'm kind of liking these--reminds me of a modern Groovie Ghoulies.

Yeah, I'm totally loving them. I think they're the coolest original toy line to come out in ages.

Quote:

Deuce is only in a two-pack? (I think he's an inspired addition to the line.)

Yep, Cleo and Deuce are only available in the two-pack.
Jun 18, '10, 7:51 PM
PNGwynne

I'll be watching Target for these...
Jun 18, '10, 7:55 PM
Werewolf

Quote:

Originally Posted by PNGwynne

I'll be watching Target for these...

So far they are only showing up at toys r us but they should be widely availble by July or August.

Cleo and Deuce are still in stock at toysrus.com but are sold out of everyone else.

Monster High Doll Gift Set - Cleo De Nile and Deuce Gorgon - Mattel - Toys Us
Jun 18, '10, 8:52 PM
BlackKnight

The Vampire and Frankenstein are very cool.
Where are these sold at ? And How much ?
Jun 18, '10, 10:18 PM
Werewolf

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlackKnight

The Vampire and Frankenstein are very cool.
Where are these sold at ? And How much ?

They look even better in person. My camera flash kinda washed them out. I'll have some better loose pics up this weekend.

Right now Toys r us is they only place getting them. But they should be everywhere (Target, Walmart, etc.) by July/August. The single pack dolls are $19.99 and the two-pack is $34.99. The quality on these is really high. Much better than you'd expect at the mass market price point. They are also very well articulated.
Jun 21, '10, 9:41 PM
Werewolf

Finally got my Monster High shelf set up.

http://megomuseum.com/mmgallery/files/5/2/mhigh1.JPG

http://megomuseum.com/mmgallery/files/5/2/mhigh2.JPG

http://megomuseum.com/mmgallery/files/5/2/mhigh3.JPG

I think it's neat the Werewolf has a cat for a pet.

http://megomuseum.com/mmgallery/files/5/2/mhigh4.JPG

They really are great toys. Very creative and very cool. Nice to see an all original line too instead of all the usual licensed stuff.

Edit:

They all come with cool looking color matching stands with little skulls molded into them. But I don't use them because I'm afraid the small clasps that hold their waists are a bit too tight and might eventually damage the clothes. Besides they all stand pretty well unassisted. They also all come with little diaries that flesh out their stories and personalities. The stories are actually well written and fun to read and mention several characters not made into dolls yet. I personally can't wait until they make Ghoulia.
Jun 21, '10, 9:43 PM
TCM Hitchhiker

Really dig the colors and look of the Frankenstein chick.
Jun 21, '10, 10:18 PM
Blue Meanie

what is the scale on these figures??? Are they Mego scale? just curious if they might be custom fodder.
Jun 21, '10, 10:32 PM
BlackKnight

I hope to pick up the Vamp and Frankie for my Daughter..., even though she will not appreciate them for a few yrs, I'll stash them for her. ... I might even get a couple for my Nieces. These look fun.
Jun 21, '10, 10:49 PM
Werewolf

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blue Meanie

what is the scale on these figures??? Are they Mego scale? just curious if they might be custom fodder.

Here's a comparison pic.

http://megomuseum.com/mmgallery/files/5/2/mhcompare.JPG

I think they are about ten and a half inches tall. Shorter than Barbie with much thinner stylized bodies. Taller than Mego but some of the clothes might fit because the bodies are so thin.
Jun 22, '10, 12:41 PM
generic

Although I'm not much of a fan of the large head / tiny body fashion dolls of today, these are by far the best of the ones I've seen...of course the monster theme is probably the main reason, but it looks like they did a very great job of putting these figures together. I particularly like the mummy-wrap screen print on the mummy figure and the entire Frankenstein-type figure. Looking at the 'Creature from the Black Lagoon' figure, it really looks like they put in a lot of extra effort with the fins, webbed hands, etc. I doubt I'll pick up any of these, but I think it's great that they're out there!
Jun 28, '10, 12:57 PM
michael crawford

I actually picked up the first four of these at TRU the other day. I suspect I had a stroke, which is my excuse right now.
Jun 28, '10, 1:38 PM
TCM Hitchhiker

Hahaha Michael. Girls dolls are far from my thing, but I am so tempted to pick up the Franky chick. She would fun to photograph, because she looks so photogenic. Would be far from the first time I bought a toy I don't normally collect just to shoot.
Jun 28, '10, 7:51 PM
ramsey37

These showed up at my local Wal-Mart for $17.98.
George :feiertag-smiley-003
Jun 28, '10, 8:07 PM
BlackKnight

BBTS Has pre-Orders for Wave 2.

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