Disney Designer Dolls

[megsoro]

If any has an extra Aurora, please PM me, I'd like to get it for my sister's 25th birthday.

 

[marie1203]

Well the Ltd Ed dolls over the past few years were a preorder and they were over $100. There weren't 10 but still it would make more sense to have done it this way. i wish I had preordered them at the expo but I dind't want all 10 of them.

I am REALLY annoyed with people complaining on the facebook. One lady even stated she now had "five useless dolls" because she couldnt get the last five. DUDE, REALLY?

I don't understand why everyone is bashing Disney. One lady had the audacity to bash their PARKS because of this experience. UHM, Disney Store is NOT related to Disney Parks. Yes, the same company owns them, but you don't see Disney Store items in the parks, you see the Park items in the Disney Store (I think I'm correct on this, at least, from my experience I think that's right!)

Seriously, they're dolls. And I, for one, AM SO GLAD this is all over it.

I couldn't agree more with you. People are acting like they just missed the last cure for a deadly disease . I can not stand how people are trying to use their kids to make other people feel bad they did not get them. That is life you don't get what you want all the time. We don't live close to a Disney store but we made the drive and we were able to complete 3 sets so I really don't see why people complain so much. It was not easy but it was possible.
Also the dolls would have been more expensive otherwise then people would have complain about that. People are never going to be happy no matter what Disney did or change there is always going to be people upset. People complain they change the rules and then more complaining.

Okay, I am NEVER the kind of person who finds amusement in other people's pain, but I can't stop reading that FB thread! It's so crazy to read some of those posts.

I've been a toy / doll collector most my life, so I've been through these kinds of things before, to the tune of LE 50, so LE 8,000 hardly even seems LE to me.

The problem with these dolls is that thousands of the people who want them aren't doll "collectors" per se; they just really loved this collection, and so they've never experienced this kind of let down before.

In that sense, I really empathize with them. They don't really understand the whole allure of LE collecting, because they just want the product, which I totally understand and appreciate.

I also really empathize with Disney, though. How many of you own Disney Store items that were LE 2,000 or even fewer? There's no way Disney could've anticipated this hoopla over this line. Many of their LE items haven't been made with such a high production number. I sincerely believe they had no idea this would happen. I saw the entire display in store weeks before Cinderella was availabel for purchase, and I had NO CLUE they were going to cause such a comotion. LOL, I remember thinking, 8,000? How is that limited? Wow, how silly of me!

I'd guess a big problem was the low SRP. They were $60 in Canada. Compare that to the $125 on the other limited princess dolls (which come out with their respective bluray releases), and you can bet these dolls are a lot more desirable right away.

No doubt it's frustrating when you can't purchase that collectible you want (trust me, I have SO been there!), but some of the things people are saying on FB are just over the top. I can't believe people want IT guys fired over this. Someone's job and life is less important than your daughter's (ie, YOUR) Christmas present (to yourself, just admit they're really for you and your daughter's just the beard, lol)? That's so sad how people think when they're upset / don't get their way.

I was also sad to hear Disney Store workers were being harrassed and threatened over this.

Oh, well, there are still plenty of the DAC dolls, and they're way nicer anyway!

I know I feel the same way. Once solution would have been release like other dolls and have a higher price and people would had to pay over $1,000 for the collection then people would complain. I don't understand the expectations of people these are limited edition items since the start it was know they were only 4,000 of some dolls. That means only half of the people will finish their collection how people did not put this together instead of getting so upset .

 

[dmband]

i'm sure it is in here somewhere but could someone tell me the number of each doll made?
my mom is collecting some of them and i am just wondering the totals

i know a worker at my local store and she said they had between 6 and 12 of the last 5 for mondays release
she also said that people where lined up as soon as the doors opened to the mall at 6am
one person said they slept overnight outside the mall

since she was trying to collect some of them she got ones yesterday online
she was able to get all except pocahonis (sp) in 3 different orders
she order got shipped, the other 2 are "active"

she MIGHT have one for trade, i'll keep you posted if so

thanks in advance to anyone who can let me know the totals of each doll

 

[Shivatopia]

i'm sure it is in here somewhere but could someone tell me the number of each doll made?
my mom is collecting some of them and i am just wondering the totals

i know a worker at my local store and she said they had between 6 and 12 of the last 5 for mondays release
she also said that people where lined up as soon as the doors opened to the mall at 6am
one person said they slept overnight outside the mall

since she was trying to collect some of them she got ones yesterday online
she was able to get all except pocahonis (sp) in 3 different orders
she order got shipped, the other 2 are "active"

she MIGHT have one for trade, i'll keep you posted if so

thanks in advance to anyone who can let me know the totals of each doll

D23 Silver Cinderella 250
Cinderella 8000
Ariel 8000
Belle 8000
Snow White 6000
Rapunzel 6000
Mulan 6000
Jasmine 6000
Aurora 4000
Pocahontas 4000
Tiana 4000

 

[KateB]

AHHH!!!! I have to share my excitement!

I just got the email confirming the shipment of my last 3 dolls!!!!!

My mom has been getting me the dolls from her local Disney Store. Well Monday was a mess. She was 8th in line outside the mall, got inside and was 25th! She ended up with Rapunzel and Jasmine. (Not to mention that the first 10 people in line recieved all 5 dolls and proceeded to get into 2 cars- very suspicious!)

We then tried our luck yesterday. I was trying and finally got so flustered (and had to get back to work) that I gave up. My very WONDERFUL mother kept trying. She snagged the last 3 and we anxiously awaited the dreaded "We're sorry" email.

We have called Disney countless times since her order went through at 1:19 ET yesterday. And EVERY CM politely assured me that we were going to recieve all 3. My order was active and I kept checking it today and finally around 1 it sent the order tracking number and all 3 dolls were sent!!!!!

I am soexcited that I don't know whether to sream or cry or BOTH!

Thank you all of this board. I have enjoyed talking to you all and wish you the best of luck if you did not get the doll(s) of your choice. My best advice is don't get on eBay and buy right away. My mom was talking to an eBay seller one day in line and she said that her friends push up the price and that she isn't really get over $120 for a doll. So watch carefully and give it some time.

GOOD LUCK!!!

 

[Shivatopia]

Congratulations, KateB! Getting that shipping confirmation is such a relief, isn't it? So you are one of the lucky less-than-4000 people to have a complete set? That is just wonderful!

 

[dobiemom]

I tried for over two hours yesterday to just get ONE! All I wanted was a Pocahontas and managed to get her in my cart but when I went to check out I got the site error and could never get back in again.

I am happy for all those who got the entire collection or even just the ones they wanted.

People have every right to be frustrated over the process, no matter what their reasoning is, no matter what the edition size was, etc. The Disney Store website was not prepared to handle the release of one doll (ie the crash with Snow White) let alone 5. I don't think it's fair for anyone else to begrudge them their disappointment or downplay their frustration.

 

[KuraiKodoku]

The problem with these dolls is that thousands of the people who want them aren't doll "collectors" per se; they just really loved this collection, and so they've never experienced this kind of let down before.

I think this is the main issue with people complaining. If they truly realized what limited edition collectible dolls mean, then they should know that if they truly want the dolls they need to put the effort into it. Even online, there are ways of streamlining the checkout (hearing someone talking about how they finally logged in should not have occurred, they should be logged in already). I've gone after limited things before, I know how fast things can sell out.

The blame can be passed around, they could have improved their website, but if they have the issue with limited edition vinylmation releases and don't fix it, I don't think care either way about the dolls crashing the site either.

Disney didn't think how popular they were. Less than $60 for a limited edition is asking for trouble with a doll on hand where eBayers have easy access to sell them for a nice profit.

I didn't want a set and went after the dolls I wanted. I knew I wouldn't be able to get all the dolls from Disney and as a collector was ready to pay for the other dolls I missed. I got two of the dolls from the Disney store and the other two I got on eBay.

 

[DizneyDogs]

For all of you complaining about the online fiasco that happened yesterday....welcome to the Vinylmation Collector's World. These site problems have been ongoing since the release of LE Vinylmations online. Every LE Vinylmation release, the same thing has happened. Release after release, no matter how many times they say it will be fixed, it crashes.They were only asking for trouble when they announced they were releasing all 5 in one day especially with no option to bundle. I was lucky enough to purchase all 11 dolls but I had to work very hard to get them all. Some people in line with me drove 8 hours because they didn't trust the online store and wanted to make sure they were able to buy the last five dolls. You had to really work hard to complete the whole set. Luckily I have a Disney Store that is about 30 minutes away but I would have driven like the lady ahead of me to get these dolls.
These dolls were available for preorder for D23 members. I don't know how many people would preorder a $795 doll set outside of D23. Disney did the best marketing for this series that they could so that guests could choose the doll(s) they wanted.
There were 10 sets of the final 5 at my Disney Store. All of the people ahead of me were collectors and not eBayers. They drove anywhere between 2-8 hours to purchase the dolls. Like I said, you had to work to get these dolls.

I think they will go down in price eventually. Everything does. Look at the Holiday Barbies. Look at Vinylmations. Pin Sets. Beanie Babies (There was a Cast Member Mickey beanie only given to Disney Store CM's that was selling for $1000. Now, it's hardly worth anything.) Eventually, it will go down. Right now, it is what everyone wants so it will be the highest prices now.

And even longer standing than vinylmations and dealing with Disney's crappy website is the Pin World! I agree the dolls will go down eventually happens with almost all collectibles you just have to have patience and not buy when the demand is high.

 

[KuraiKodoku]

And even longer standing than vinylmations and dealing with Disney's crappy website is the Pin World! I agree the dolls will go down eventually happens with almost all collectibles you just have to have patience and not buy when the demand is high.

Correct, prices go down. Just watch the doll and the trend. Best to wait until later if you really don't want to pay too much right now. The items are still hot, so the demand is higher, so the price is higher.

 

[luckyleo81]

what's considered the confirmation email? is it the receipt saying "thank you for your order" or is there a second email? paranoia starting to kick in

 

[KuraiKodoku]

what's considered the confirmation email? is it the receipt saying "thank you for your order" or is there a second email? paranoia starting to kick in

Go to the disneystore website and click on the Order Tracking link and check your order. If it says active, you have the doll, it just hasn't shipped yet. If it says closed and below under the shipped section it says yes. Then it means that they shipped it out already. When they ship they send a confirmation email with the tracking number.

I don't know what it would say if the order was canceled. Probably Canceled.

 

[SnowWhite79]

Magi1104,

I was able to order Rapunzel yesterday. As of now I haven't gotten a shipping confirmation, but I hope to soon. I ordered her specifically to try and make a trade with someone for Snow White. Snow White was really the one I wanted out of the collection and when she sold out so fast, I missed out. Anyway, I can't make any promises until I actually have Rapunzel in hand, but when I do, and know she arrived safely, I would definitely be interested in making a trade for Snow White. If you have already promised her to someone, I understand. Just wanted to let you know I'm willing to make the trade. Let me know, and I can let you know for sure when I get Rapunzel. Have a good evening!

SnowWhite79

 

[BigGreen73]

I bought the 1st 4 dolls from DisneyStore with ease, went thru the "fun" with SW and the last 5. What a....

Anyway, I decided to pick up the rest on e-bay. These dolls are great collector's items that have not been seen in awhile and appeal to adults as well as kids. Don't forget that we are heading into the X-mas holiday as well. These dolls have a great potential to hold there secondary value. The original dolls are still being bought at $150 - $300 w/ shipping on e-bay. And when you search somewhere like e-bay for say Mulan designer doll you get 140 items but that includes mugs, journals etc. So really there aren't even that many on the secondary market. There are a lot of true Disney fans that are going to hold onto to these for a very long time.

Of course there are a lot of over-flated prices of $300-$500, $10,000 for a full set? Ouch. I hope no ones paying those buy it now prices. But $150-$200 seems to be the par for the long run especially going into the Holiday season. Who knows what will happen after Jan 1st. I thought they would drop, but based on the demand for even the 1st four, who knows.... They could drop o $100 or they could average $300-$500 each by next year at this time...

 

[movingthestars]

Can anyone here tell me how much the journals and mugs sold for ORIGINALLY at the Disney Store? I would kind of like to look for ones to go with my Aurora doll but I can't justify to myself paying those people 3 or more times the original price....

 

[jandii]

Can anyone here tell me how much the journals and mugs sold for ORIGINALLY at the Disney Store? I would kind of like to look for ones to go with my Aurora doll but I can't justify to myself paying those people 3 or more times the original price....

Journels were $20 each, mugs I think were originally $14 but there was a sale on all mugs that made them $7 each (2 for $14).

 

[LLW]

Magi1104,

I was able to order Rapunzel yesterday. As of now I haven't gotten a shipping confirmation, but I hope to soon. I ordered her specifically to try and make a trade with someone for Snow White. Snow White was really the one I wanted out of the collection and when she sold out so fast, I missed out. Anyway, I can't make any promises until I actually have Rapunzel in hand, but when I do, and know she arrived safely, I would definitely be interested in making a trade for Snow White. If you have already promised her to someone, I understand. Just wanted to let you know I'm willing to make the trade. Let me know, and I can let you know for sure when I get Rapunzel. Have a good evening!

SnowWhite79

If you get Rapunzel and are still interested in trading her for Snow White, let me know. I have a Snow White and would certainly try and work out a trade with you. Not sure where you're located but I live in TN. Thanks!

 

[SnowWhite79]

If you get Rapunzel and are still interested in trading her for Snow White, let me know. I have a Snow White and would certainly try and work out a trade with you. Not sure where you're located but I live in TN. Thanks!

I'll definitely let you know if I actually get her! I've been watching the E-bay prices, but don't really want to pay those prices. I'd much rather do a trade and help someone else out, if I can! I'm in FL. If I get Rapunzel we can definitely work something out! I'll let you know as soon as I can. As of right now, my order hasn't shipped yet, but it still says active, so that's a good sign! We'll keep in touch!

SnowWhite79

 

[aurorabelleyoho]

I am desperate for Aurora she is my favorite. I have Mulan to trade. Willing to ship. ANyone??

Nicolle

 

[PatMcDuck]

The journals are still in the stores, mine has a pretty good selection. So I would not buy them on Ebay, it would be less to order from TDS and pay the shipping? (even though when shipping from a store it is a little high)

I will not go into details, but I worked the doll shift on Monday.

One REALLY sad thing was to watch some Ebay buyers selling the dolls on a bench outside our store, right inside the mall! I think security made them leave.

Glad it is over. What a wild ride.