A lot of people have already posted her, but if you don't know, TLS Toy has brought Jem back to the shelves. She's currently only at Walmart for $24.97 but will eventually be in other places. Walmart has not been handling this well, as the only way to get her has been to have her in stock nearby. I've not once seen her in stock for general shipping. I managed to get one from my farthest Walmart and then two more for international friends. I'm really thrilled that demand for her is this high, because that should mean we get more characters, but at the same time, they need to make her easier to get.
While I like the box, I do think they could have replicated the original. That would have been cooler.
I'll get this out of the way first. TLS is not my favorite company. I have a firm love/hate relationship with them. I think they make quality products for fair prices, but I don't like their release schedule at all. They still haven't finished the Rainbow Brite and Strawberry Shortcake lines we first saw ages ago, yet they keep producing the hard to find mini figures that are mostly sold at Five Below. They make important characters rare chase figures. And I think they've dipped their hands into too many things at once.
Honestly, I'm just cranky I don't have Indigo and Lala Orange yet, and I'm mad I'll never get a Canary Yellow figure.
Anyway, Jem box is cool but could have been cooler.
I'm not going to open everything. It's been done by others, so I'll keep things neatly boxed.
I love the stickers on the side and I'm pleased they include the Misfits.
My biggest complaint about this doll is that they wasted money on junk like the lanyard and paper goods instead of giving us a Jerrica head. What is the point of giving her the outfit if she can't be Jerrica? The whole point of Jem is that she's a SECRET. Not much of a secret with all that pink hair as the only option.
The stand is damn cool though. It plays part of the theme song and can be either a normal stand or a microphone.
Her hair is silky and lovely, but it's also way too thin.
The body articulation is pretty great, though she's not the best at sitting. Mine almost lost her right leg when I tried, so I popped it back into place and gave up.
I honestly can't tell if her proportions are slightly off or if I only think that because I'm not used to dolls with regular-sized heads and actual boobs. This is more what Elvira needed, Mattel. Come on.
From the back.
I didn't do a size comparison, because others have, but she is tall and she is HEAVY.
There is some staining from the dress. Don't be surprised if you see this.
The clothing materials are excellent. These are some of the softest doll stockings I've ever had and they're easy to put on. Ah, the old childhood days of struggling to get stockings on the vinyl click-knee Barbie legs. Do not miss that.
Likewise, the dress is the softest metallic fabric I have ever felt.
I wish it cinched in a bit more at the waist but that's a nitpick.
A lot of people complained because the dress is too dark. It is definitely darker than it should be, but my bigger complaint is that they could have made the shoes metallic pink and didn't. They look pretty flat with the flash of the rest of the outfit.
Overall...
PROS:
-It's amazing to see Jem back again and I'm glad she's selling well.
-Excellent price.
-Body is mostly well-constructed and very articulated. Mostly feels sturdy. I like the proportions.
-Clothing materials are excellent.
-Stand is excellent.
-Hair is soft.
-Love the sculpted earrings.
CONS:
-NO JERRICA OPTION!
-Dress staining.
-Thin hair.
-Can't sit very well.
-Shoes should have been metallic like the original.
-Dress could be lighter pink, but eh. Not a huge deal.
I'm eagerly looking forward to the next releases. I'm hoping they do them in pairs so we get a Hologram and a Misfit at the same time.
PHOTO CREDIT: Mine.
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