REVIEW: Bratz x The Craft NANCY Part 1

So on The Craft day, I placed two orders. I went in fast for only Nancy, not even wanting to try to add both things to my cart. Just a quick, paid in full on my card order. I did not want to risk losing her. And it worked. There were a couple oddities, like the item page not updating and then them saying she was sold out. Thankfully, I waited a few seconds and then she turned to available. I think I actually got to her before she even loaded on the site or something. After she was secured, I went back in and put the 3-pack and a second Nancy in my cart. Checked out with a payment plan. (Money's been tight this month especially, but I was not missing out on these peak nostalgic dolls.) Got them. Two orders placed. 

Later that day, Nancy shipped. She arrived today. The second order? Still not shipped. 

I wasn't exactly sure what I was going to do with the second Nancy, but now that she's in hand, I know I'm going to display one in each outfit. Nancy is special. The Craft came out when I was just about to graduate high school. I had already been the odd kid, because in a somewhat rural school full of country music lovers (our prom theme was a Garth Brooks song), I had been into 90s industrial since 1992, when I discovered KMFDM. My wardrobe was mostly black, but also mostly band tees, ordered from paper newsletters I'd gotten in the mail. I saw in Nancy's wardrobe outfit pieces I would kill for. I never saw myself in the character, but I wanted her style. So the movie was fun, but Nancy always meant more to me, because she was yet another character like Lydia Deetz and Dark Lily from Legend, who inspired my future style. 

So instead of my usual review, this one is going to be basic. I want both Nancys in hand before I decide who gets the black dress. The one that stays in the school uniform will keep her sunglasses on her head. And there is no way I want to put this outfit back on the doll. I hate long sleeves into long sleeves on dolls. The struggle. 

I don't have a better shot of the candle and snake than these pics here. I'll try to get all the animals together once the 3-pack comes. 

Cute idea for the certificate. 

Love these. 

There's nothing inherently wrong with the black dress here, but I wish they'd used a more flowy material. 

And the coat needed longer bell sleeves. It's decent, but I think they could have done a bit better. 

She is so good though! I can't believe how much she looks like Fairuza. I hope they contact her and send her one. 

She's so gorgeous. 

I am not normally into hair gel, but Nancy definitely needs it. 

Her arms don't bend very well under the layers of sleeves, but the look is so iconic that I don't really care. 

I wanted this jacket. I ended up with a long one, more like Trinity's. 

 

Nailed the boots. 

From the back. 

She holds the knife well, but not so much the book. It's okay though. 

She immediately went on the shelf with my other current favorite things. Once my second order gets here, I'll be back with photos of one of the Nancys wearing the black dress, as well as the rest of the coven. (They just shipped!)

If you told me I'd be getting dolls of Buffy and The Craft in the same year, I never would have believed you. Now if we can just get Xena and Ever After...

PHOTO CREDIT: Mine. 

REVIEW: Doll Haus of Dread Hellraiser

 

Finally! FedEx held her prisoner. She was supposed to be here Saturday. 

Definitely my most anticipated doll from the Doll Haus of Dread line. 

I love Hellraiser. 

We'll address the big question first: Yes, I think the hat is goofy. 

HOWEVER. 

There was no way in hell (ha) that Jakks was going to put out a bald doll with pins sticking out of her head to go on the shelves at damn Walmart. 

Like seriously. If you thought that, you were deluding yourself. 

They found a clever way to work in the pins and even some blood without it automatically putting Walmart parents up in arms. I do think this would have worked better in fabric with real pinheads and red stitching, but budgets exist. Stop expecting these companies to be Integrity or Defa Lucy. 

This is actually better than what I was expecting. The outfit blows me away. 

The skirt is HEAVY. The chains are real. I'm pretty sure anyway. They feel like metal rather than plastic. 

The corset. Oh, the corset. Brilliant way to work the peeled skin in without it giving away what exactly it's supposed to be to those that don't know. 

The Lament Configuration purse is well done. My only nitpick here is that I wish her right hand could hold it. 

This is what the dress looks like under the corset. 

Please do note that these clothes do not come off. I didn't pay attention with the Scream doll, but yeah, there are no fastenings anywhere. 

The shoes. 

And without the hat. 

I may think it's clever, but I'm not going to display her in it. 

I love her silver and blood red hair. Love the little face-framing pieces and the pigtails. 

I love the blue detailing and the gloves. 

She's so amazing. I put her right out in the living room on my shelf of favorites. 

After washing the gel out, of course. I left it in the face-framing bits but not the tips of her pigtails. 

I don't care what anyone says, this is one of my favorite dolls of the year. I'll have to do a top 10 for the year in January or something. Maybe top 13 or 20. 

She's got an adorable face with fun makeup, lovely hair, and a stunning outfit. 

Can't wait to see more from this line. I already submitted my suggestions on the website. 

PHOTO CREDIT: Mine. 

REVIEW: Bratz Hello Kitty KUMI

 

Well, that's a terrible picture. 

I grabbed Kumi at Target as part of my birthday treats on Tuesday. 

She's gorgeous.

I love to see darker Bratz, as always. The blue streaks in black hair always reminds me of my very favorite, PnP Jade. 

I would wear those pants. I would wear those shoes if I wore heels. 

I love that she's got glasses, but I will always hate how companies package dolls with glasses. 

You've either got them fully wrapped to protect the doll's face, which tends to warp the glasses. I always have to bend pairs that are fully wrapped. Or you've got them unwrapped and then they mark up the face. That's what happened here. She's got a nice black mark to the left of her nose. I got most of it off, but not all of it. 

My solution is to have them off to the side, so they and the doll don't get damaged. It'd suck for in box collectors, but eh. I still think it'd be better than getting a $35 marked up doll. 

I think she would have been better with a burgundy, wine or dark purple lip, but she's still a lovely doll. I'm always happy to see Kumi.

PHOTO CREDIT: Mine.  

REVIEW: Mirror Mi Mini Luna

 

I only like two of this line and one of them is one of the more controversial ones. 

I'm perfectly fine with the fact that Luna has been turned into a fairy and gained a glowing fantasy skintone. She has wings. She has pointed ears. She's not human anymore. 

The best thing is that now we don't have vitiligo being made pretty and decorative, so I can actually spend money on this character. That kept me from buying her. I hate that they did that after doing such a nice job on RH Jewel and other dolls. 

I love her closed eyes and pretty makeup. 

The stand is not the most sturdy but it does its job. 

From the back. 

Side.

And one more of her cute face. 

I do think she's lovely, but let's not pretend there is $20 worth here. Not when Minnee cost $15. The bag clip idea is terrible for a doll with removable hair and tiny shoes. Something's going to get lost. I don't regret getting her, of course, but they're definitely overpriced. That's one reason I only want her and Suki. 

PHOTO CREDIT: Mine. 

REVIEW: Monster High Fearbook Draculaura

 

I walked into Target last night hoping to find the new Chococat Kumi for my birthday, and ended up leaving with her, Laura and mini Mirror Mi Luna. Was definitely not expecting the latter two!

There was only this one Laura and one Lagoona, so Fearbook seems to be doing well. 

Lagoona has the best accessories of the three, but I like this photography stuff, too. 

The little album with slots photos can actually fit into is really cute. 

Why are three of the four photos only Laura? Sigh. 

Adorable!

I bought her because I love the hair and makeup. The stockings, shoes and suspender skirt are also cute, but I had to ditch that shirt and the yellow hair thingy. 

I discovered I don't have any spare tops for Laura, so she ended up in...

A completely new outfit. Except for the stockings. 

I want the ultimate Skulltimate Secrets or whatever she's called, so she'll end up getting some of those clothes once I get her. But for now, I like this. 

She has some of my favorite makeup they've done yet. 

Glad I found her in store for once!

PHOTO CREDIT: Mine. 

REVIEW: Monster High Fearbook Ghoulia

 

I've had Ghoulia a few days, but it was my work week, so I'm finally getting around to this. 

All her stuff that will just sit in a bag. 

I love that Robecca is part of her club. 

Best G3 Ghoulia. Hands down. 

She's so gorgeous!

Shoes, since her pants hide them. 

Not a fan of these, so they'll stay off. 

I bought this doll for her hair, makeup and outfit. The rest I don't care about. 

Perfection! Fearbook continues to provide some of the best looks. 

PHOTO CREDIT: Mine.