Your latest buys!

[kenaiqueen]

Could not resist this one. (Sorry, can't give up my Disney habit no matter how problematic they are.)
AliceLE by Kenai Queen, on Flickr

Also finally got my latest Alice's Collection order. 2 months to get it this time, and all stuff I ordered for my Smarties. 2 white tank tops that are a tad too big and need some work, a belt that is perfect and some Lolita type white boots that are ho-hum and I may end up selling.

[Tam I am]

I can see why she was hard to resist. That's a cute doll in a nice outfit.

[kenaiqueen]

JakksPacific is doing a new line of 18" AmGirl-sized dolls based on Disney Bounders...the adults who 'cosplay' at the parks in everyday outfits inspired by Disney characters. I got this little gal who is based on Minnie Mouse. Her hair is very soft and shiny and her clothes are nice quality. Soft body like AmGirl, and limited joints but I still think she's a cutie. I got her a couple outfits too.
Minnie by Kenai Queen, on Flickr

[davidd]

Cute face and outfit! She looks like fun!

I just learned the term "Disney Bounders" last week, from a mention on a doll forum. Not sure if it was here or somewhere else.

Is Jakks Pacific (whom I remember for their Winx Club line) doing an "officially licensed" Disney-affiliated release, or are they going true "Disney Bounder" style and making figures that are recognizably "inspired by" but not so close as to infringe on copyrights and trademarks?

Okay, I looked it up. The line is called Disney ily 4EVER and it is a Disney licensed project. Jakks Pacific already has a Disney Princess license, so this is apparently kind of an extension of that.

I'm trying to figure out what Disney ily 4EVER means. I'm guessing maybe Disney-ily, as in, happily? So kind of like happily ever after? If that's the case, a hyphen would have made it more clear.

Some sites write it "Disney ily" and some write it "Disney ILY." One even has it as "Disney Ily" (that's capital "I" and lower-case "L").

The official logo uses lower case for "ily" with a heart for the dot over the i. Ohhh... I get it: Disney: I Love You Forever!

So by purchasing this doll you are pledging your love (and, presumably, brand loyalty) to Disney... 4EVER? Do you have to, like, sign the sales receipt in blood or something?


Where's her mask? Mask compliance is now a permanent part of the "Disney Experience," is it not?

[Kirahfaye]

Considering adults are not allowed to truly cosplay at Disney parks (and I totally get the reasoning and actually agree with it) the bounders are an interesting way to show one's love for a particular Disney character: like wearing a yellow outfit that has ruffles for Belle (and carrying a book) or a sky blue outfit and transparent flats for Cinderella.

[kenaiqueen]

davidd, I take it as little girls loving their dolls 4ever! As for the mask...she's not at the park right now but dang they should have included one!
And Kirahfaye, I agree with you on the reasons for no adults in Disney costume. It makes sense. I love the bounders...I watch them on Instagram and I have the book that came out. The creativity is wonderful! Love Dapper Day too.
I had a tough time choosing just one and may give in and get the Tinkerbelle inspired girl too eventually.

[Stormlight]

So I’ve been collecting Monster High and Ever After High again. There’s a MH line called Getting Haunted and I’ve slowly been collecting the dolls. Some of them are pretty difficult to find and they’re all a bit pricey since the entire series has been discontinued. Just got Clawdeen and I have Spectra on the way. She’s expected to arrive tomorrow.

And I managed to snag a Haunted Rochelle Goyle with all of her accessories and in good condition out of box. She was the most difficult to find because she was an international release only and she’s the most expensive of all, even for a doll in poor condition with no accessories and such. Got her on eBay from Australia for a really good price, considering.

Only one left to collect in that particular line now is River Styxx. Just waiting to find one for a decent price.

[davidd]

So I’ve been collecting Monster High and Ever After High again. There’s a MH line called Getting Haunted and I’ve slowly been collecting the dolls.

It makes me happy to see somebody resurrecting their interest in Monster High! Congratulations on almost completing your Haunted collection! River Styxx is an extremely nice MH release! I hope you find her soon!

[Kirahfaye]

Suddenly feels bad about leaving all my MH dolls on the top of the bookcase, neglected....

[Stormlight]

You should get them down and dust them off. Some of them could be worth some serious money these days!