Disney Designer Dolls

[Disneyfan downunder]

This whole situation is so stressful. I woke up this morning with a major headache. Hopefully they will limit the dolls to 1 per person,, although bad for those that want one each for their kids.

 

[Cameragirlla]

me too. It was really dissapointing. I've waited up every week and had no problem ordering a doll until this week and I think its only going to get worse which is sad, because I've collected every disney doll that's been released until now.

 

[jejuneraccoon]

it's really sad how these dolls have made people act so terribly. I went to look at the announcement on the disney facebook page, and there are guys on there bragging about how many dolls they got, and how they'll sell them to an old grandma and they don't care if there's people crying about not getting them. Just a few hours ago they were the same ones saying they were buying them for girlfriends and daughters and desperately needed the link to the dolls. And people gave it to them! It's unbelievable.

Ugh. No class at all. I refuse to frequent the Facebook page. Seems like such a negative environment.

 

[BigGreen73]

They have some automation in their system, Snow White was displayed promptly at midnight via searching, you just had to wait for all the content servers to sync up before the browse-able pages were updated. Technically, there is no reason why they can't update the pages and have her unavailable for purchase until noon or something like that. However, with all this attention being paid you need to be careful what you wish for. There are a heck of a lot more people in front of a computer at noon than there are at midnight.

Can't agree more. I have no problem getting up at 3am ET to get a doll. The competetions will be slightly lower that later in the day. Got to make the effort to get want you want right? Wish I new that you could search for the dolls to find them. I waited until the browse windows updated so I lost out. Now I know better. My loss I guess.

 

[BigGreen73]

Not going to happen. They have the certificates that have the numbers on it. Can't make anymore

They can always make more. Change the dress a bit, the hair, do a new set of numbers etc. It could be done if they wanted to, the dolls just wouldn't be the same as the initial run.

 

[BigGreen73]

I was at the Disney Store tonight. I was talking with an employee I know. She think it will all be online from now on.

This would make the most sense. That way everyone has the same chance to get them at the same time. As long as all the servers have the dolls at the same time that is. So when they go up at Midnight on the west cost, they are showing at 3am on the east coast.

The opportunity shouldn't be there for someone to buy multiple dolls online and multiple dolls in store.

And I think what is really upsetting people with these dolls, is that many just want one for personal collections, or one or two for children etc. Yes, they are LE so they will be tough to come by, but when you had an order cancelled, or you couldn't get one and then see hundreds or thousands of the dolls on e-bay, amazon etc being sold at 5x-10x retail, that's a kick in the gut for sure.

 

[marie1203]

And from the looks of it, Disney customers include ebayers, amazon.com marketplace stores, independent toy stores, and comic book stores.

You, myself, and the grandmother would all get one doll if something was done to weed out the above customers.

Who do you seriously think is staying up til 4 in the morning to order these? A few hundred hardcore fans and hundreds more ebayers.

Nothing will guarantee you a doll. I think the reason people got an easier time ordering the first ones is there were more and there was many fans and collectors that did not know. We were at the Disney store a few weeks ago in the time we were there over 5 people asked cast members about the dolls they had no idea they were out (mom with kids). The dolls had gain popularity as the numbers are getting smaller they will become harder to get.

God, I swear, some of you people act like the mouse can do no wrong.

No one said that. In fact in my first post I said Disney made some mistakes with this dolls but no one of the real mistakes is what you are talking about.

All I'm saying is this, my one Disney store, I have been a customer since its opening. I have seen it go through 3 remodels. I cried when it was closed for a month and made sure the mall knew how important that store was to me by sending letters and emails.

I'm not the only one missing out. I just think that if by any chance disneystore.com support or disney store employees are reading this, we should try to get them to change the policy at least a little.

One employee I've chatted with more than once said it point blank, "this lady in the back counter has bought like 20, and the ones left for the customers, I know the resellers are buying them and unfortunately, we can't do anything about it unless corporate tells us"

If it were up to me, everyone would get dolls, and the majority of them wouldn't be sitting on eBay for $300. I thought we as a society had moved past this "Tickle Me Elmo" mentality.

Disney limit 2 dolls per person. The Disney Store already looking over the policies. What we have a problem in this board is your sense of entitlement and that because you are there often you should be guarantee a doll. That is not fair. I think Disney had made as fair as it can possibly be (except the online issues). Just because someone is not at the Disney store two times a week does not mean they are less of a fan that you are or that you deserve more then we do. And you seem to forget this are limited edition not just a mickey plush. Not everyone is going to get dolls period they are limited edition for this reason if Disney wanted everyone to get dolls they would have not been limited edition in the first place.

but..but..

THEY'RE SO PRETTY!!!!!!!!

I just want to get my girlfriend Ariel and Belle. and get Mulan for myself [she's so awesome they need to put her Designer version in a game or something..I wish they would make a bad *** Shang figure to go with her..]

And you said you gotten those three then why are you making a big fuss about SW.

Why is this the exception? I've had Disney store employees go the extra mile to find a rare or sold out product for me. Like when I was looking for Giant MINNIE and no one could find her, the second they got one in more than a month later it was held for me and I got a phone call telling me it was in.

This is the first time this has ever happened to me...so try to understand why I'm outraged

Limited Edition. Here the biggest example you are complaining about not getting preferential treatment as if you deserve it more than everyone else. We all are Disney fans and we all deserve the same and as I said before the only thing Disney needs to provide with this dolls is equality of opportunity to get them and so far they have except for the online issues. We all have had disappointments but it is how you handle it. The problem is how you come about this on this board, like somehow you are better then everyone else (or a bigger fan) therefore Disney owes you one of this dolls. I find it a little overtop asking CM to hold one for you and being upset when they refuse it?. That is unfair to everyone else. Then you gave examples how Disney should it offer to fans before and they did so most of your complains don't even make sense.

 

[marie1203]

This would make the most sense. That way everyone has the same chance to get them at the same time. As long as all the servers have the dolls at the same time that is. So when they go up at Midnight on the west cost, they are showing at 3am on the east coast.

The opportunity shouldn't be there for someone to buy multiple dolls online and multiple dolls in store.

And I think what is really upsetting people with these dolls, is that many just want one for personal collections, or one or two for children etc. Yes, they are LE so they will be tough to come by, but when you had an order cancelled, or you couldn't get one and then see hundreds or thousands of the dolls on e-bay, amazon etc being sold at 5x-10x retail, that's a kick in the gut for sure.

I agree with you the online issues have made this process unfair and I am glad they are fixing it.

 

[DrJUSC]

This would make the most sense. That way everyone has the same chance to get them at the same time. As long as all the servers have the dolls at the same time that is. So when they go up at Midnight on the west cost, they are showing at 3am on the east coast.

The opportunity shouldn't be there for someone to buy multiple dolls online and multiple dolls in store.

And I think what is really upsetting people with these dolls, is that many just want one for personal collections, or one or two for children etc. Yes, they are LE so they will be tough to come by, but when you had an order cancelled, or you couldn't get one and then see hundreds or thousands of the dolls on e-bay, amazon etc being sold at 5x-10x retail, that's a kick in the gut for sure.

I think for peoples saftey they should do it online!!! I think the 2 per person is fine, but they need to make it more fair in the stores or do 100% online.

 

[jessrose18]

if they do it all online it is still going to crash the site............ it's not going to fix the problem. If people want to go to the store at 6 am and wait for the doll they should have the chance. Buying online is not going to stop people from reselling the dolls either. We just have to accept they are limited edition, they are collectors items, and you might not be able to have all 10 just because you want all 10.

 

[ILUVPOOH1]

People are dying in wars across the world and people are whining that they didn't get a Snow White doll? Seriously? Hey I wanted the doll too, but let's please put all this in perspective for a moment. You're whole world could change in the blink of an eye. It's a doll. Life will go on. Be thankful you have life, and loved ones surrounding you.

 

[jessrose18]

I think it is really funny that people are so upset that the prices are being driven up...do you think these "ebay sharks" are paying 300 for the dolls...no! the collectors are. Just with any Disney merchandise. They release 300 of certain pins, they sell imediately for more on ebay, because people want them. Disney Cruise Line works on tiered pricing the more people who book a sailing, the price goes up. Disney charges a premium for dining during holiday seasons. Disney does not need to "fix" the problem of they made a product that you all want. Yes, I understand people who put in a internet order and had it cancelled is unfair. But how is it unfair that people were in line before you at a store and purchased two dolls, when they were allowed to. I have also seen many "collectors" purchase two dolls in order to trade one or sell the other as well. It is not just "bad, mean" people doing this. thats all, after reading 3,000 posts on the disney store facebook page of the unfairness of it all i had to get this off my chest stepping down now.....

 

[jessrose18]

People are dying in wars across the world and people are whining that they didn't get a Snow White doll? Seriously? Hey I wanted the doll too, but let's please put all this in perspective for a moment. You're whole world could change in the blink of an eye. It's a doll. Life will go on. Be thankful you have life, and loved ones surrounding you.

thank you! also, i love the my kid will be so disapointed on christmas morning when i am missing one, hello? they will be disapointed they didnt the full set of $700 dolls retail price? really

 

[hallzy]

Its funny... Limited Edition, is just that... limited.

Did I get my daughter all the dolls? Nope... I sure wanted to, but I missed out on 1. No biggie.

I understand that there are more than 8000 people out there that want them.

Stomping my feet and believing I should get them because "I am a number one fan" is foolish.

I would hope they re-release the dolls in a non-limited format. If its the doll we want we can have it. But if its the limited aspect you crave - dont be surprised that this is what happens.

Just my two cents.

 

[marie1203]

People are dying in wars across the world and people are whining that they didn't get a Snow White doll? Seriously? Hey I wanted the doll too, but let's please put all this in perspective for a moment. You're whole world could change in the blink of an eye. It's a doll. Life will go on. Be thankful you have life, and loved ones surrounding you.

I think it is really funny that people are so upset that the prices are being driven up...do you think these "ebay sharks" are paying 300 for the dolls...no! the collectors are. Just with any Disney merchandise. They release 300 of certain pins, they sell imediately for more on ebay, because people want them. Disney Cruise Line works on tiered pricing the more people who book a sailing, the price goes up. Disney charges a premium for dining during holiday seasons. Disney does not need to "fix" the problem of they made a product that you all want. Yes, I understand people who put in a internet order and had it cancelled is unfair. But how is it unfair that people were in line before you at a store and purchased two dolls, when they were allowed to. I have also seen many "collectors" purchase two dolls in order to trade one or sell the other as well. It is not just "bad, mean" people doing this. thats all, after reading 3,000 posts on the disney store facebook page of the unfairness of it all i had to get this off my chest stepping down now.....

Its funny... Limited Edition, is just that... limited.

Did I get my daughter all the dolls? Nope... I sure wanted to, but I missed out on 1. No biggie.

I understand that there are more than 8000 people out there that want them.

Stomping my feet and believing I should get them because "I am a number one fan" is foolish.

I would hope they re-release the dolls in a non-limited format. If its the doll we want we can have it. But if its the limited aspect you crave - dont be surprised that this is what happens.

Just my two cents.

 

[jejuneraccoon]

People are dying in wars across the world and people are whining that they didn't get a Snow White doll? Seriously? Hey I wanted the doll too, but let's please put all this in perspective for a moment. You're whole world could change in the blink of an eye. It's a doll. Life will go on. Be thankful you have life, and loved ones surrounding you.

I get what you are trying to say here, but just because there are big things going on in the world does not mean people cannot direct their attention elsewhere for a moment or that they have lost sight of the big picture.

You and I do share a, "Hey, it could be worse" outlook. We have that in common. While some people may really be overreacting, for the most part people here are just a little frustrated and want to let it out of their system. I think it's OK for people to vent. It's healthy.

 

[DizneyDogs]

The dolls usually come out midnite pacific time every Mondays til October...
many are suspecting Tiana is coming out next week. But Disney decided to push it back to the 23rd because of what happened Sunday morning.

Actually Tiana was supposed to come out on the 26th Disney announced they are delaying the release and will let us know on this Friday the 23rd the new release schedule

 

[DizneyDogs]

I would like to have something like the stand for the Cinderella doll that you can see in this picture with Pres Jim Feilding to put my doll on- anybody have any ideas where to find something like that?

 

[jejuneraccoon]

I would like to have something like the stand for the Cinderella doll that you can see in this picture with Pres Jim Feilding to put my doll on- anybody have any ideas where to find something like that?

I have seen some small cake stands like that. Check out places with home goods and the like.

 

[BigGreen73]

I think it is really funny that people are so upset that the prices are being driven up...do you think these "ebay sharks" are paying 300 for the dolls...no! the collectors are. Just with any Disney merchandise. They release 300 of certain pins, they sell imediately for more on ebay, because people want them. Disney Cruise Line works on tiered pricing the more people who book a sailing, the price goes up. Disney charges a premium for dining during holiday seasons. Disney does not need to "fix" the problem of they made a product that you all want. Yes, I understand people who put in a internet order and had it cancelled is unfair. But how is it unfair that people were in line before you at a store and purchased two dolls, when they were allowed to. I have also seen many "collectors" purchase two dolls in order to trade one or sell the other as well. It is not just "bad, mean" people doing this. thats all, after reading 3,000 posts on the disney store facebook page of the unfairness of it all i had to get this off my chest stepping down now.....

The biggest problem that folks are having is that they placed an order. The order went through so folks are happpy, I got Snow White. Hippie!! Only to get the too bad for you, the order didn't really go through. so sorry communication. THEN you head to e-bay etc and see hundreds of Snow Whites for sale for $300, some sellers selling 5-6 of them. That stings.. I went through this...but...

Bottom lines it's a piece of plastic and cloth, life goes on whether you got it or note.

I am looking forward to the announcement as to how the releases will be handled going forward, can't be any worse than the SW mess.