Disney Designer Dolls

[KuraiKodoku]

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?!

I see, thanks for the Feedback. That's a little discouraging that a big company like Disney would do that.

I mainly collect plushies, so I don't need to worry much except for the tag condition. I also collect figurines on the side, but I get them from collectible selling websites, so they make sure they pack them well.

When I saw the Princess Designer Dolls I had to add to my collection. Nostalgia age and all. But to know that they don't even take pride in distributing their merchandise so they get to the customer in good enough condition is sad.

And as for the eBay discussion, I'm upset about how they have caused the prices to inflate so much. They step on true collectors toes to get the dolls (sneaky ways to cut in line, buy bulk, etc). Anyways, does anyone know why Ariel is so expensive compared to the others? Is she more popular?

 

[LovinmyDisneylife]

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!

I also saw this last night. I also noticed someone that had a pre-sale Rapunzel that said that they had a friend that worked at the Disney Store that would be holding it for them. Not cool.

 

[piraterunner]

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.

Glad to hear you got her! Are you ready for Monday? What store are you going to?

 

[piraterunner]

Picked up Belle and Snow White Monday they are safe and sound now. Just have to find Ariel for a reasonable price oh and get the 5 other ladies

 

[Alice28]

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!

I also want to know why Cinderella in the parks is a blonde, yet in the movie Cinderella sort of has pumpkin colored hair....

 

[glenpreece]

Glad to hear you got her! Are you ready for Monday? What store are you going to?

Yup all set got my hotel booked going to the Eaton Centre

 

[Feisty Fairy]

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.

Congrats!

 

[piraterunner]

Yup all set got my hotel booked going to the Eaton Centre

Awesome! You will be hanging out with my husband and his friend Mark.

 

[glenpreece]

Awesome! You will be hanging out with my husband and his friend Mark.

good times lol hope i won't need any bathroom breaks

 

[*sarah*]

Good Luck to everyone trying to get the last 5 dolls! I am very interested to hear how releasing them all at once will work out!!

Also, I've noticed that one the DisneyStore.com they are coming out with more and more villians merchandise....jewelry, shirts and it seems like some other stuff too.

 

[Shibapa]

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?!

I ordered 2 of the SW mirrors on 9/25 and FINALLY got them! That only took them about a month. The tracking number wasn't even registered in the system so I had no idea where my package was or if they even shipped it. They also put just the 2 little mirrors in a huge box with a few air packets. The mirror boxes are busted open and they look banged up. I'm not even going to bother contacting them because it's not like they have new ones to send me as replacements. I'm just glad I finally received them. **sigh**

 

[Shivatopia]

I ordered 2 of the SW mirrors on 9/25 and FINALLY got them! That only took them about a month. The tracking number wasn't even registered in the system so I had no idea where my package was or if they even shipped it. They also put just the 2 little mirrors in a huge box with a few air packets. The mirror boxes are busted open and they look banged up. I'm not even going to bother contacting them because it's not like they have new ones to send me as replacements. I'm just glad I finally received them. **sigh**

That is exactly how my Designer Snow White mirror came! Ridiculous, isn't it, to use such a big box and they did not even secure the items well inside of it to prevent packaging damage inside? When I ordered the 110th Legacy Queen Grimhilde pin with my Designer Belle doll, they also packaged and shipped the pin separately... What's even worse for the compact mirror was that they sent it out via UPS initially who then sent it to your local post office for final delivery, but you couldn't track it. I luckily got my mirror within a week of ordering it (I ordered it on 09/21), but your mirrors really took forever to arrive. Well, at least they did arrive, yes? My heart goes out to theothersteve, who I hope can get the mis-delivered 10 doll order. There are no excuses for that situation!

 

[GraceMonica]

I'm getting very anxious. I don't know if my mall will be super busy or not. But I spoke with one of the CM about it and she told me that the manager opening that day is very boisterous and will not let any shenanigans happen. I also voiced my concerns over people line hopping and she said if I alert the CM, I most likely will get a ticket over the line jumper. To ensure a fair fight, I will be bringing my camera to take pictures. I have a large fear that a person will get their super early to get a spot and their friends/family will come at a later time to jump in line. I'm NOT going to let that happen to me, especially if I'm closer to the front. Just thinking about it makes me shiver! HAH!

 

[Cameragirlla]

I'm getting so nervous! I found out were shooting downtown on the release day so I'm hoping I'm near a starbucks or somewhere with internet so I can have a backup plan for my 3g. If not i guess its ebay for me

 

[piraterunner]

good times lol hope i won't need any bathroom breaks

My husbands name is Glen big bald guy, can't miss him he will hold your spot if you are close and need to go

 

[JessRabbit]

Whoa! 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 have seen the Silver D23 Cinderella and I think she is prettier than the blue one. I don't think the dress is a dark grey. It's more of a shimmery silver. It really sparkles in the light more than the blue one. It's a very beautiful doll!

 

[berrybread]

Tomorrow's the day! We're going to have to strap in for this wild ride. Not sure what exactly to expect...

 

[BethDarleen]

Tomorrow's the day! We're going to have to strap in for this wild ride. Not sure what exactly to expect...

I will be glad when this chaos is over. I'm stressed. It keep telling myself they are just dolls & I will have another chance online. Not helping me much
I don't post much but I have really enjoyed reading them because I know you all understand how I feel. You are all making this a bit easier for me....

 

[glenpreece]

My husbands name is Glen big bald guy, can't miss him he will hold your spot if you are close and need to go

cool my name's Glendon it's funny that we have a similar name Did you get my PM???

 

[marie1203]

I'm getting very anxious. I don't know if my mall will be super busy or not. But I spoke with one of the CM about it and she told me that the manager opening that day is very boisterous and will not let any shenanigans happen. I also voiced my concerns over people line hopping and she said if I alert the CM, I most likely will get a ticket over the line jumper. To ensure a fair fight, I will be bringing my camera to take pictures. I have a large fear that a person will get their super early to get a spot and their friends/family will come at a later time to jump in line. I'm NOT going to let that happen to me, especially if I'm closer to the front. Just thinking about it makes me shiver! HAH!

I guess now is a little too late. But I call the Disney store early this week and they have not even talk to security or the mall about so I call the mall and voice my concern about them not being inform and security not being provided. The mall CS was very nice and took notes and pass me to the person that will be in charge of something like that. I talk to him and he said he will request a meeting with the DS manager and figure things out. It worked!!! Yesterday I called and they said there will be a security officer standing by the line to make sure everything goes smoothly.