Mattel's Monster High

[katiedoodle29]

the MH fairy must have dropped a box at our target - they had Ghouls Rule Drac (2), Cleo and Frankie, Scary Tales Threaderella (2), a Ghoulia Roller Derby (can't remember the name of that line), Skull Shores pack (and an old Gloom Beach), Ghoulia's Scooter, Drac's Powder Room and Clawdeen with Coffin Bean. Also, the usual Skull Shores individual packs (Drac and Ghoulia only) and tons and tons of Sweet 1600. But how exciting! I figured I'd never see any Ghouls Rule or Scary Tales dolls. Am thinking about collecting the Scary Tales, but am passing on everything else...don't have the room...

[katiedoodle29]

darn, just saw your post, Harbingerboy. she's sold out online. lucky you! what a great find!

Venus McFlytrap is IN STOCK for 19.97 at Wal-Mart.com... http://www.walmart.com/ip/19476590?w...440271&veh=aff

Got mine!...HURRY!!

[Harbingerboy]

Venus McFlytrap is IN STOCK for 19.97 at Wal-Mart.com... http://www.walmart.com/ip/19476590?w...440271&veh=aff

Got mine!...HURRY!!

[Nostalgiabuff]

stopped by TRU tonight and snagged Spectre frmo the dot dead line....they had the original one as well but someone had opened her and the hair was a mess. also snagged the wear cat twins and the Ghoulia scooter. doing some early christmas shopping for my daughter.
they had a lot of other news ones out too like the halloween ones i just did not have enough to get more

[Harbingerboy]

Is there a full guide to them anywhere? There seems to be a ton of them made.

I saw 3 packs in Wal-Mart tonight. Not sure if it's the same one I see selling for higher on eBay right now.

You can find a pretty comprehensive checklist here... http://tattoomyheart.com/mhcheck/

I'd agree with what's been said about collecting these as an investment, It's really too fickle to call, but it will most likely be the first wave from 2010 that is most desirable if there is a market for these in the future, probably some of the exclusives as well (ie: don't go buying up a bunch of gloom beach or sweet 1600 dolls because they're on clearance). I personally can't see this line maintaining staying power for many more years, but I think it will be fondly remembered like Jem and other stand outs of the past, especially by monster fans.

And yes, the Wal-Mart 3-pack you mentioned is the one that is on eBay for 2 and 3 x retail price.

[turnbolt]

Is there a full guide to them anywhere? There seems to be a ton of them made.

I saw 3 packs in Wal-Mart tonight. Not sure if it's the same one I see selling for higher on eBay right now.

Argh! Been looking for that 3pack everywhere.

The are a few good Monster High figure guides. This is agood place to start: http://tattoomyheart.com/mhcheck/

[Harbingerboy]

Thanks for the comparison shot Werewolf. It will be interesting to see if Bratzillaz pays off for MGA.

[Den82]

Is there a full guide to them anywhere? There seems to be a ton of them made.

I saw 3 packs in Wal-Mart tonight. Not sure if it's the same one I see selling for higher on eBay right now.

I think it will be hit or miss for which of these has investment potential. Matty is making a TON of them, they are just getting nabbed up and hoarded or picked apart an played with. It might be good to get a hold of the first releases of basic dolls since the packaging and/or styling of the dolls will keep changing. I know there are adult collectors who are just joining in who are trying to find the earlier basics and if more folks do that sort of thing, those will be much more scarce.

[rche]

I think it will be hit or miss for which of these has investment potential. Matty is making a TON of them, they are just getting nabbed up and hoarded or picked apart an played with. It might be good to get a hold of the first releases of basic dolls since the packaging and/or styling of the dolls will keep changing. I know there are adult collectors who are just joining in who are trying to find the earlier basics and if more folks do that sort of thing, those will be much more scarce.

[Den82]

I was in TRU and Wal-Mart tonight looking at them.

I'm thinking of buying them solely as future investments. Something tells me these will be one of the few modern toys that are going to be big bucks in the future.

[Werewolf]

Here's a comparison between Bratzillaz and MH. They are the same height. The zillaz stand is just a bit thicker and makes her look just a hair taller. The hat is from a Madame Alexander Witch. Meygana originally had this way too tiny witch hat sewn into her hair. Looked really stupid.

[Harbingerboy]

I don't normally do the early morning, waiting for the doors to open, hunt...but after not seeing Venus & Robecca since my lone Robecca score several weeks ago, I thought I'd give TRU a shot on stocking day. Now I know why this particular TRU never has anything. There were 10-15 ppl waiting outside the doors before they opened - parents with kids, collectors, scalpers I'm sure...It was kind of a turn off but I followed everyone in when the doors opened (not racing however as many of them were) and went straight to the MH section. Also with the same plan? A large Captain Lou Albano looking guy and a young mom and her 2 daughters who were first in line outside the doors. I turned the corner to see exactly what I was looking for (2 Venus & 1 Robecca for my MIB & loose basics collection) just put on shelves. The mom yelled, "There they are girls!" and the two raced forward and grabbed all three and another doll. It was hilarious. They were so excited and had clearly planned and worked hard for this haul. Captain Lou stood behind them huffing. I laughed out loud and walked away just as another older lady joined Captain Lou in harassing an employee to check the back for more dolls. I was glad to see the 2 young girls get them but was put off by the adults acting like buzzards, so I left. On the way home I stopped at the Target where I previously found Threadarella, and Snow Bite was waiting for me!

[katiedoodle29]

Got my torsos! I put together most of mine - just have to open my second package of torsos and put together my ghost girl. Am hoping for accessories packs - wigs and more shoes. If I put a wig on one doll, the other from the package got the shoes. LOL. They are cute - no where near as accessorized as the regular dolls, but fun nonetheless.

Am still looking for Clawdeen/Howleen two packs and, of course, Venus and Robecca and would love if we ever even get to see the Scary Tales packs. We get drips and drabs here in Jersey...

[turnbolt]

I'm obsessed with the Scary Tales packaging, the book design is awesome, the new art (Argh! I wanna read the little comic book!), the cute rhyming copy on the back, the typefaces, all the subtle design choices (making the front 'name tag' a bookmark, the full moon pop-out, the foil ink for "A Monster High Story"). It's really well done, much more interesting than Ghouls Rule imo. Am I the only packaging nut?

The packaging for the Scary Tales is amazing. It was very hard for us to open our set. But, as with the rest of the line...the dolls are way cooler out of the package. The story books are fun. I hope this subset continues.

Also, should be getting our torsos today. Will post pics when we get the girls together.

[TRDouble]

I did. Upon building a bunch of the dolls with the new, properly colored torsos, my daughter realized that two of the dolls are still lacking, since the starter sets only came with one wig. She was still thrilled to get the torsos though.