REVIEW: Monster High Skulltimate Secrets Series 8 Cabin Slaycation CLAWDEEN WOLF

Finally home from work to do these reviews!

I bought these from We R Toys. I stacked the 10% welcome code with the buy 4 get 20% off deal to save 30%, so please no one think I paid that $55 for these. They came down to what retail with tax would have cost me. I'm impatient, but I try to not be that impatient! Not that I'm judging anyone that paid full price though. 

Anyway, this is Skulltimate Secrets Series 8. I think Laura was originally going to be in this line and now I kinda wish she had been because it's so good, but at the same time, she has too many dolls as it is. 

Clawdeen fresh from the box. 

I've been asked about her hair and I have to say, I'm horrible with figuring out hair types. It used to be so much easier. I'll try my best based on the comparison info I was given by a helpful person. I think this is Saran. It feels heavier than my Buried Secrets Cleo's hair. 

Her makeup is stunning! 

I tend to prefer her with curly hair, but she looks amazing here, so zero complaints. 

I LOVE these boots! 

The cutout heels are moons and stars. So cute!

The glove hands are in the Skullette.

Cute design on the suitcase. 

Inside the suitcase are the scarf, 2 hangers, sweater, and skirt. 

The print on this is gorgeous!

Inside one packet: belt, purse, hat, necklace, and a key with a hotel-style "keyring" to put it on. 

I am so picky about hats, but this...I love this. 

I also think this top and shorts are super cute. The fabrics they picked for these shorts and Cupid's main skirt are one of the factors that drew me to the line. 

Someone commented that this outfit is very My Scene and I totally see that. 

I wasn't impressed with the tan skirt at first, but with the belt and the deco on the front, it comes together really nicely. I'm never going to be much of a brown clothes person, especially when my second option is a black piece, but this works. 

The giant wolf buckle. Gotta love this. 

The other pouch had another key, a bracelet (make sure you don't miss this when opening!), her second boots, and two shelves. I think they're shelves. I never use the boxes as anything but storage so I tossed these. 

These are okay. They cute, but nowhere near the awesomeness of the cowboy boots. 

Her bracelet has a tony paw charm on it. I posed her hand like that so it shows. It manages to poke out from the fur cuff a little. 

Love love love the glove hands!

Why did I lean her like this? I don't know. 

The scarf had to go on. It's too pretty not to. Yes, it's bulky, but it's a scarf! 

 

Final look! I debated on the hat but ultimately felt she needed it. 

I never expected to love her this much! Good job, designers. 

PHOTO CREDIT: Mine. 

REVIEW: Winx Club Bag Charms

So excited to open this case of Winx bag clips!

They're all in a jumble, so no way to cheat. I guess you'd have the best luck groping the bag. 

I'm not sure if every case will have the same assortment, but I'll let you know what I got. 

Bloom: Only one! I was shocked to realize I had only opened one of the show's main character. 

Dark Bloom: As one of the hidden characters, I wasn't surprised there was only one. She's amazing. Love her!

I started with the Blooms because there was only one of each, not because they're the best. Heh. These three are clearly the best!

I got 3 Icys, 3 Darcys, but only 2 Stormys. 

Tecna was the only Winx I got three of. 

I also got three Kikos, which was surprising, considering he's the other hidden character. 

Two each of these ladies. 

I'm very disappointed they lightened Aisha to this extent. Flora is a little too light herself, but for Aisha to be as light as her, only a different shade, that's way worse. Musa is even a little too pale. 

Everyone is very cute though. 

I do have extras of Icy, Tecna, Aisha, and Kiko for $6 each plus shipping. All the others are spoken for. 

PHOTO CREDIT: Mine. 

VINTAGE BARBIE ARRIVALS

 

Showing off some new additions!

I finally got California Dream Christie. 

She had sticky legs but I cleaned them up a bit. Still sticky, but not nearly as bad. She also has the common discoloring on her legs, but it's not that bad. 

I like this outfit, so she's staying in it. 

She's adorable. 

Today, I took two bags of unsold items to the local toy store to swap for store credit.

I got 1993 Italian Barbie boxed for $20. 

I used to have her, but she must have been left behind in Buffalo or Florida. 

 

I also got 1995 Polynesian Barbie boxed for $20. 

Lovely use of the Kira mold. 

My favorite of the boxed dolls is 1993 Moonlight Magic. I saw her there a couple trips ago but didn't get her. Glad she was still there! She was $25. 

Stunning! The Black version is on my eBay watchlist and will probably be the next doll I buy after I'm home from my trip. 

This was my big score though. She was loose in a plastic bag and I grabbed for her as soon as I saw that gorgeous dress. 

I had no idea who she was, only that she was clearly an Irish doll, collector, and on the Model Muse body. 

Turns out she's Áine from the Legends of Ireland line. She was released in 2008. She's nearly perfect, aside from missing her box and stand. The one thing I can't figure out is if she had shoes. No photo I've seen of a loose one has shoes. 

But she was marked $8. Considering I traded my items, she cost me nothing and she goes for around $75 or more in this condition! I'm not planning on selling her, since I so rarely find expensive items for cheap. She's gonna get celebrated for a while!

PHOTO CREDIT: Mine. 

REVIEW: American Girl Modern Day JOSEFINA, MOLLY & FELICITY

First off: I'm not here for any comments about how these are ruining the historical line. These are a completely separate line that in no way negates the existence of the historicals, who are all very much available. These are different and fun and I love them. And maybe, just maybe, they'll be the gateway for new fans to get into the historicals. 

Let's start with Molly. She was actually a late add to my order. I didn't go into this planning on getting her, but she won me over. 

The hat is cute but she looks better without it. 

Yes, much better.

As a girl with Molly as my childhood fave, this is more like a hybrid of Emily and Molly. Molly's hair is nowhere near this shade. It's pretty, but it takes her out of being Molly. 

I love her purse and bracelet! 

And the outfit is super cute. I saw some complaints about the "mini skirt," but seriously, this isn't that short. I definitely had skirts that length when I was a kid. 

And the shoes! Soooooo cute!

Without her glasses. 

I love her more than I expected to. While the hair color doesn't scream Molly, she's still a really cute doll in a great outfit. My only other complaint is that the glasses are loose. I had to bend the arms a couple times to get them to stay on her head. 

Josefina! At first glance, I thought she was the best one. I still think she is the best in this line, though I'll know more when I see them all in person next month. (I'm paying a visit to AGPNY.)

She is so adorable!

I assumed she had a skirt, but no! SHORTS! YES! 

These are lovely. 

As is the purse. 

Super cute face. Love the necklace and earrings, too. Maybe the necklace chain could have been a little longer to fall below the collar, but that's a nitpick. 

She is perfection. 

Lissie!

She has A LOT of hair. 

Definitely looks like Lissie. Good job, Mattel. 

Mine's lips are a little bit misprinted, but it's okay. I'm not dealing with their return process. Nope. She's fine. 

The boots from the side. 

And front. 

I used a plastic band to keep her purse in place. This is why Molly's wristlet style is superior for dolls with no wrist or elbow articulation. 

Love the shirt and necklace. 

Like Josefina, no real notes. 

I'm planning on taking a good look at these in AGPNY. I won't be able to bring anyone else home on the plane, but we'll see if anyone gets ordered once I'm home. Samantha, you're a good possibility. 

PHOTO CREDIT: Mine.