Disney Designer Dolls

[Shibapa]

Just found this on the Disney Store Blog page:

On Tuesday morning, October 18, the remaining 5 Disney Princess Designer Dolls will all be available for purchase at DisneyStore.com. DisneyStore.com will close and be unavailable to Guests starting at 11:15 AM Eastern Time/8:15 AM Pacific Time while we load the product to our website. All Guests on our site at this time will receive a Site Outage message, and their shopping will be interrupted. At 12 noon Eastern Time/9:00 AM Pacific Time or shortly thereafter, the site will reopen, and all 5 of the remaining dolls will be available for purchase at that time. Guests may purchase all 5 dolls but will be limited to just one of each doll. All purchases must be made online as there will be no phone orders accepted.

Please note: Information above only applies to Guests in U.S. & Canada

I wonder what this will mean for everyone that has to work that day? If I can't get the 2 dolls I want in store Monday morning, may have to take an hour off to order these at home. Don't know if I want to tie up my work computer trying.

Good luck to everyone next Monday and Tuesday. Pixie Dust to all of us!

Oh boy... That'll be about 6am for me.. Shucks! I'm defenitly gonna shoot for them online, but that's my sleepy time since I have school that morning. I'll just have a nap in class and tell my professor that it's because I NEEDED to buy (or attempt to buy) Disney dolls. Lol. *fingers crossed*

 

[GraceMonica]

Here are my lovely dolls on the wall:

Here is the left side with Cindy and Snow White:

Here is the right side with Belle:

I'm throwing this picture in because I like this shot!

I really wanted them to be out of the box covers on display, but the boxes could not go on the shelf next to them, because they just took up too much darn room! So my sister suggest I'd put them on top of the dolls...and the only way we could do that was if we put the boxes upside down SO. I knew I wanted to turn them over at some point, and whilst cleaning today, I found this shiny cardboard thing that came in the packaging of some cheapo make up I got for Christmas. I put it with Belle, so if you look closely, the box is sitting on top of this cardboard, right side up! For Cindy and Snow white, I found some cardboard and turned the boxes over so I could appreciate the boxes right side up! It'll do for now, but I'll definitely need to find something else, to make it look super chic.

 

[BigGreen73]

@GraceMonica. I am liking your display. Very well done.

As for the announcement, took them long enough, that's fine. They go on sale at Noon ET which is okay as long as the website can keep up. I am on vacation that week and won't need to get up at 3am so that's a positive all by itself.

AND...I am re-thinking trying a DS on 10/17/2011. I know it's going to be a pain, it's going to be crazy, and there's no gaurantee that I will get any, but it's worth a shot I guess. I am just going to plan out my day with that as part of it and I am going to keep my hopes low. If I can get a couple great, if not, I'll just try online 10/18.

Only a few days to go!

 

[glenpreece]

I'm hoping to get the remaining 5 to complete my collection. I really regret not purchasing them all at the expo but I underestimated the insanity they would bring. Keeping my fingers crossed. Good luck to everyone

I agree with you 100% I too regret not buying them at the expo.

 

[glenpreece]

Just booked my hotel for Sunday/Monday, called the store found out their plan and time they open etc. Getting so anxious although after seeing those pics of the ones on ebay they seem kinda odd looking up close. Don't remember Pocahontas having such a large head.

Oh and as for "Mulan" she's apparently sitting at the postal facility in Mississauga and has been there since Saturday. I will be shocked if she ever shows up

 

[piraterunner]

Just booked my hotel for Sunday/Monday, called the store found out their plan and time they open etc. Getting so anxious although after seeing those pics of the ones on ebay they seem kinda odd looking up close. Don't remember Pocahontas having such a large head.

Oh and as for "Mulan" she's apparently sitting at the postal facility in Mississauga and has been there since Saturday. I will be shocked if she ever shows up

That is 5 minutes from my work... do you want me to Toy Story style go break her out? lol

 

[*sarah*]

Here are my lovely dolls on the wall:

Here is the left side with Cindy and Snow White:

Here is the right side with Belle:

I'm throwing this picture in because I like this shot!

I really wanted them to be out of the box covers on display, but the boxes could not go on the shelf next to them, because they just took up too much darn room! So my sister suggest I'd put them on top of the dolls...and the only way we could do that was if we put the boxes upside down SO. I knew I wanted to turn them over at some point, and whilst cleaning today, I found this shiny cardboard thing that came in the packaging of some cheapo make up I got for Christmas. I put it with Belle, so if you look closely, the box is sitting on top of this cardboard, right side up! For Cindy and Snow white, I found some cardboard and turned the boxes over so I could appreciate the boxes right side up! It'll do for now, but I'll definitely need to find something else, to make it look super chic.

Love your display!

 

[glenpreece]

That is 5 minutes from my work... do you want me to Toy Story style go break her out? lol

LOL thanks but.....SHE SHOWED UP TODAY!!!!! So relieved excited that she made it to me. Not impressed with the packing job but she arrived safely even though the box was in rough shape.

 

[KuraiKodoku]

Finally registered. Been lurking since the beginning of the Disney Designer Princess releases.

I have to thank the forum in helping me get the Designer Doll I wanted the most. I stayed up until 3am to get Snow White and the helpful tip that was posted on the forum helped me a lot. Was able to go to sleep earlier (after my anxiety settled) and I got my doll. I regret not getting Ariel. I waited too long, not thinking the dolls were that popular initially and it sold out... and now it's going for outrageous prices on ebay. I got the other dolls I wanted on Ebay... not happy about the prices, but I had to get them.

I'm kind of upset at how Disney is handling things, and how they don't care about their customers instead it's about their bottom line... And the upcoming mess next week is going to be painful. I only want Jasmine, so hopefully I can get it online (no stores around me). I just hope their online store can handle the volume. I was going to go for Pocahontas also, but I'm afraid of not getting a doll at all. I did buy the Animators Doll for her though.

Anyways, just wanted to introduce myself. Sorry for my long rambling. Just had to get everything off my chest.

 

[KuraiKodoku]

Oh, I have one more question. For those who order from DisneyStore.com all the time. When ordering with expedited shipping. Do the items come in better condition?

I was thinking about my Snow White. It came a little damaged (the display case) in the corner due to crappy boxing. It's not noticeable far away. And my Animators Doll arrived today and the shipping box wasn't in great condition. But at least the Doll and box is fine. I was wondering if it was due to the slow shipping?

So I'm thinking about when I order Jasmine (if I'm able to get it) should I pay for expedited? or just go with standard since there isn't much difference? In that it's the people in the warehouse at fault (or UPS).

Also, GraceMonica, great idea about having the sleeves on top of the box. I was wondering how I should display my dolls. But do you need the cardboard on top to hold the sleeves? Can you not angle the sleeves so the corners of the display box hold up the side of the sleeves (hope I'm explaining that clearly). You may not see the sleeves straight-on, but at an angle, it shouldn't disrupt the images.

 

[glenpreece]

Finally registered. Been lurking since the beginning of the Disney Designer Princess releases.

I have to thank the forum in helping me get the Designer Doll I wanted the most. I stayed up until 3am to get Snow White and the helpful tip that was posted on the forum helped me a lot. Was able to go to sleep earlier (after my anxiety settled) and I got my doll. I regret not getting Ariel. I waited too long, not thinking the dolls were that popular initially and it sold out... and now it's going for outrageous prices on ebay. I got the other dolls I wanted on Ebay... not happy about the prices, but I had to get them.

I'm kind of upset at how Disney is handling things, and how they don't care about their customers instead it's about their bottom line... And the upcoming mess next week is going to be painful. I only want Jasmine, so hopefully I can get it online (no stores around me). I just hope their online store can handle the volume. I was going to go for Pocahontas also, but I'm afraid of not getting a doll at all. I did buy the Animators Doll for her though.

Anyways, just wanted to introduce myself. Sorry for my long rambling. Just had to get everything off my chest.

Yes Disney does care about their bottom line no doubt about that but in this case I think they are just making the best out of a bad situation. If they solely cared about their bottom line they never would've made these dolls ltd ed. I honestly think that they didn't realize how popular they'd be. Even at the expo I remeber how they seemed so shocked over the frenzy over the whole line.

So happy with my Mulan took some photos of her for my facebook

 

[DizneyDogs]

Oh, I have one more question. For those who order from DisneyStore.com all the time. When ordering with expedited shipping. Do the items come in better condition?

I was thinking about my Snow White. It came a little damaged (the display case) in the corner due to crappy boxing. It's not noticeable far away. And my Animators Doll arrived today and the shipping box wasn't in great condition. But at least the Doll and box is fine. I was wondering if it was due to the slow shipping?

So I'm thinking about when I order Jasmine (if I'm able to get it) should I pay for expedited? or just go with standard since there isn't much difference? In that it's the people in the warehouse at fault (or UPS).

Also, GraceMonica, great idea about having the sleeves on top of the box. I was wondering how I should display my dolls. But do you need the cardboard on top to hold the sleeves? Can you not angle the sleeves so the corners of the display box hold up the side of the sleeves (hope I'm explaining that clearly). You may not see the sleeves straight-on, but at an angle, it shouldn't disrupt the images.

They will be shipped in the same boxes either way - personally I wouldn't pay the extra. Disney recently moved their warehouse to TN and since then it's been crappy packaging.

 

[PatMcDuck]

Contacted my closest store in Memphis, TN today (which is still 4 hours away) and asked the CM their game plan for Monday. He said that they would allow people to line up in front of the store at 7 am and begin distributing the cards at 9 am. I asked if there was going to be mall security maintaining the line that may start at the mall entrance and he said that he didn't know that no one had asked that. Well I'll probably call again and ask another CM just to make sure I get the same story.

I just want to say that in my store, Mall Security HAS been alerted to the situation, and will be involved in trying to keep the doll sale as fair and civil as possible. They will not allow "camping out" overnight, or anyone to line up inside the mall super early. They are working on the plan to keep the line in only one location outside the mall, etc.

I really can't say anymore. My only personal concern is how people will behave on the line outside the mall, will they line up nicely? Will the earliest arrivals try to allow friends arriving after them to cut the line? Hopefully people will behave appropriately..... fingers crossed.

 

[BigGreen73]

I just want to say that in my store, Mall Security HAS been alerted to the situation, and will be involved in trying to keep the doll sale as fair and civil as possible. They will not allow "camping out" overnight, or anyone to line up inside the mall super early. They are working on the plan to keep the line in only one location outside the mall, etc.

I really can't say anymore. My only personal concern is how people will behave on the line outside the mall, will they line up nicely? Will the earliest arrivals try to allow friends arriving after them to cut the line? Hopefully people will behave appropriately..... fingers crossed.

We can hope right? Anyway, I am still on the fence about trying a DS on Monday. Not sure if it will be worth the headaches or not.

Got our Snow White in the mail yesterday. Had to by through e-bay but whatever. We now have the 1st 5, hoping to get the last 5 now.

I have noticed that the hype and discussions surrounding the dolls has quited down so I am wondering how things will play out on 10/17 & 10/18. Maybe it won't be too bad.

One thing that burns me a little bit is the pre-sales on e-bay for the last dolls. Really, how can the sellers truly guarantee they will get 1 or more of the dolls? What's even worse...all the people bidding on the dolls when they haven't even been officially released yet.

 

[Shivatopia]

Yes Disney does care about their bottom line no doubt about that but in this case I think they are just making the best out of a bad situation. If they solely cared about their bottom line they never would've made these dolls ltd ed. I honestly think that they didn't realize how popular they'd be. Even at the expo I remeber how they seemed so shocked over the frenzy over the whole line.So happy with my Mulan took some photos of her for my facebook

I definitely agree that Disney missed the mark on this, which to me is pretty telling that their marketing and product development departments are really disconnected with what Disney's consumers do want and are willing to buy. They did seem to make the dolls LE because they did not think that they would sell out so quickly, hence the princesses they thought were "less popular" ended up with an LE size of 4000 (though I am still confused about Aurora being put into this category instead of Mulan). Overall, I have been very disappointed with Disney's product lines at the parks and the Disney Store in recent years. Where's the villans stuff? Why are there no adult ladies' T-shirts for Cinderella at WDW (the park that features her castle!)? Why is there so little Rapunzel merchandise? Clearly people want more stuff, but Disney is conservatively holding back for some reason.

 

[vickxo]

Where's the villans stuff?

I agree! I would go crazy if they finally did something substancial with the villains ! I was so excited to see the queen of hearts plush, and scar, and lotso as stuffed animals but that's about it. There is no reason there can't be an ursala plush - I already bought the ursula ornament - I LOVE IT! haha I don't know when I woke up and became sucha villains nut

They have the jim shore villain ornaments but i'm sorry that is a little over my budget.

 

[vickxo]

They will be shipped in the same boxes either way - personally I wouldn't pay the extra. Disney recently moved their warehouse to TN and since then it's been crappy packaging.

I agree 100% their packaging is a joke! I ordered a glass ornament and it came in a giant box wrapped in ONE layer of bubble wrap - the ornament was filthy and gross to begin with but after rolling around in the box it wasn't pretty. I called right away and they sent me a new one - wrapped better - in a smaller box and i don't have any complaints about that! The amount of money these items cost and with the dolls being limited and irreplaceable its ridiculous to just not take the time to wrap things better! I just ordered 2 sets of the limited edition princess ornaments and i'm hoping they don't come in like the lasts ones did - oh and that UPS actually leaves it at the right house would be nice too - did i forget to mention the driver dropped the first ornament box off at the wrong house a block away and the people who lived there were away and the box was left out in the rain overnight and when he finally got the box back and to the right house it was gross and falling apart. don't people take pride in their work anymore?!

 

[Shivatopia]

One thing that burns me a little bit is the pre-sales on e-bay for the last dolls. Really, how can the sellers truly guarantee they will get 1 or more of the dolls? What's even worse...all the people bidding on the dolls when they haven't even been officially released yet.

Yes, this is maddening, and has been present ever since the dolls gained in popularity. These people are the truly despised eBayers, because they are already preying on consumers by blowing the LE nature of the line into the stratosphere, causing mania, desperation, panic, and higher resale prices initially. These are also the same people who seem to have been using the sneaky methods at the retail stores to buy out the dolls so that they can resell them (line-cutting, bringing big groups, etc.). In short, they suck.

 

[Shibapa]

Yes, this is maddening, and has been present ever since the dolls gained in popularity. These people are the truly despised eBayers, because they are already preying on consumers by blowing the LE nature of the line into the stratosphere, causing mania, desperation, panic, and higher resale prices initially. These are also the same people who seem to have been using the sneaky methods at the retail stores to buy out the dolls so that they can resell them (line-cutting, bringing big groups, etc.). In short, they suck.

I was on ebay today looking at the dolls and someone has all 10, plus D23 Cindy up for sale. Apparently, this person bought the whole collection at the Expo but they're asking $10,000!!! That's just pure insanity!

 

[Shivatopia]

I was on ebay today looking at the dolls and someone has all 10, plus D23 Cindy up for sale. Apparently, this person bought the whole collection at the Expo but they're asking $10,000!!! That's just pure insanity!

Whoa! I missed that one! I saw a BIN listing for $4000 and another for $2500, but those were for the set of 10 (they did not include the Silver Cinderella). Talk about inflated prices! On that note, I really don't know what's so good about the Silver Cinderella, other than her 250 LE edition size. I like her dress in blue dress much better. The silver gown comes across more dark steel gray, which makes the Cinderella doll look terrible. In general, Disney really needs to dress Cinderella in shimmering white with light gray/silver, like in the movie. I wonder when her ballgown turned blue, as has become customary...

It will be interesting to see how the eBay prices fluctuate over the next few months!