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Belle and the Beast Doll Set - Disney Fairytale Designer Collection - US Disney Store Purchase - First Look - Deboxed - Belle and Beast on Display Stand - Beast Facing Forward - Full Front View

Her dress is closed up and she is now fully deboxed. The Beast is placed next to her. They are both now fully deboxed. Belle is placed back on the display stand, then the Beast, in the same positions that they were in. Then the Beast's doll stand is turned 90 degrees, so he is facing the same direction as Belle. I also place his hand on Belle's waist.

 

Now it's Belle's turn to be deboxed. There are tiny plastic tabs pinning her dress to the bottom

backing. Once her dress is freed, there are wires holding her legs to the doll stand, tissue paper wrapped around her legs and . One of her gloves is pinned to her dress, and her hair is wrapped with rubber bands, keeping it close to her neck. The wires are removed, and she is freed from the doll stand, and laid down on a counter to continue the deboxing. Her skirt is raised and the tissue paper removed from around her legs. Her dress is opened in the back to make removing the wire around her waist easier. She has no stamped numbers on her back, where they usually are for LE dolls.

 

The plastic spacer is then removed from the backs of the two dolls. The next step is to free the dolls from the built in doll stands. The Beast is the first to be removed. Once the wires tying him to the doll stand, and the rubber band tying him to Belle's arm are removed, the Beast is freed from the stand, which is clamped to his waist. He is placed on the counter to inspect him. There are no further fasteners to remove, except that I chose to leave the jacket sewn to the front of the shirt. He is now fully deboxed.

 

The cardboard backing has been cut open to reveal the ends of the various fasteners used to secure the dolls and plastic spacers to the backing. Then the large spacer is freed from the backing, and the backing is laid down flat, revealing the backs of the dolls, who are still attached to the spacer, the doll stands, and the bottom of the backing. Next the backing is cut off from the base of the display stand. The bottom of the backing is still stuck to the base with double stick tape. The backing, with the Certificate of Authenticity attached, is put away inside of the acrylic top of the case.

 

Deboxing my Belle and the Beast Doll Set. First the illustrated slip cover is slid off the display case, revealing the dolls inside a clear acrylic enclosure. They are secured to the built in doll stands and the cardboard backing and plastic spacers by wires, rubber bands and plastic tabs. Then the clear acrylic cover is lifted off the base. In this case I had considerable difficulty freeing the cover from the base. The tabs under the base wouldn't let go of the cover, no matter what I did, until I turned the box upside down and fiddled with the tabs while I jiggled the cover. In the process Belle's hair got a bit messy, but her hair wasn't that neat to begin with, so i smoothed it a bit before taking photos of the set uncovered.

 

First look at my Belle and the Beast Doll Set, part of the Disney Fairytale Designer Collection. Purchased from my local Disney Store through the raffle process on release day, October 1, 2013. There were 28 doll sets available, and easily three times that many people who entered. I was very lucky in that I was the next to last person to be chosen.

 

Belle and the Beast Doll Set

Disney Fairytale Designer Collection

US Disney Store Product Page

Released in stores October 1, 2013

Released online October 2, 2013

Purchased in store October 1, 2013

#4754 of 6000

 

Product information:

 

Belle and the Beast Doll Set - Disney Fairytale Designer Collection

$129.95

Item No. 6070040900889P

 

True Beauty

The tale may be as old as time, but those involved have been given a glamorous new makeover. Belle has never been more deserving of the name Beauty as she's joined by Beast in this elegant pair of Disney Fairytale Designer Collection dolls.

 

Magic in the details...

 

Please Note: Each Guest will be limited to ordering a maximum of one of this item per order.

 

As part of the Disney Fairytale Designer Collection this pair of Belle and the Beast collectible dolls were carefully crafted by artists inspired by Disney's beloved movie Beauty and the Beast. The Disney Princess and the cursed Prince have been reimagined in exquisite detail with these limited-edition dolls. Brought to life with thoughtful attention, they uniquely capture the essence of the fairytale couple, creating a one of a kind set that will be a treasured keepsake of collectors, Disney fans, and every princess at heart!

 

• Global Limited Editon of 6000

• Includes Certificate of Authenticity

• Belle's romantic curls cover gemstone earrings

• Rooted eyelashes

• Off the shoulder bodice features embroidered detailing and rhinestone accents

• Opera-length gloves

• Satin gown with subtle ornate print, embroidered detailing and rhinestone accents, with luxe-shirring and gathering

• Lace underskirt

• The Beast's velvet coat features gold embroidery, piped trim and golden buttons

• Matching printed satin waistcoat

• Dolls sold in a special keepsake display case with intricate details on the base, including a golden plate with the name of Belle and the Beast

• Includes special Disney Fairytale Designer Collection Gift Bag

• Part of the Disney Fairytale Designer Collection

 

* Intended for adult collectors -- Not a child's toy.

 

The bare necessities

 

• Plastic / polyester

• Belle: 12'' H

• Beast: 13'' H

• Imported

 

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