Tiana Classic 12'' Dolls by the Disney Store - 2010-2013
Comparing the last four Tiana Classic 12'' Dolls by the Disney Store, released in the years 2010 through 2013. Collage of images from the US Disney Store website.
The new Tiana doll for 2013 is almost identical to the 2012 doll, except for a few small changes, and the change in her legs (which is not visible in these photos). Her hairdo reverts back to the afro style that the 2011 doll sported, with 3 side curls rather than the 4 of the 2012 doll. Her white gloves are missing, and the green gem in her flower is replaced with a yellow one. It is hard to tell from the stock photos, but her white satin dress seems to be less shiny. I think all the changes are steps backwards, and prefer the 2012 model.
The other major change is the replacement of the fully articulated legs with the old rubber legs, with fixed angled feet and internal knee joints. I would rather that they fixed the problems with the 2012 legs, but the rubber legs do look a lot better, with the disadvantage of being much less posable.
Not shown here is the redesigned box art, which has beautiful decorations unique to each Princess, and a cameo of the animated movie character.
Comparing the Disney Store's Classic Princess 12'' Dolls, released from the years 2010 through 2013.
Major feature changes in each year:
2010 - Elbow and wrist joints
2011 - Deluxe Sparkle Gowns
2012 - Knee and ankle joints on hard plastic legs
2013 - More movie accurate; return to rubber legs of 2011 and earlier models
Each year also brought changes in their prices, faces and heads, hair style and length, outfits, jewelry and other accessories.
Tiana Classic 12'' Dolls by the Disney Store - 2010-2013
Comparing the last four Tiana Classic 12'' Dolls by the Disney Store, released in the years 2010 through 2013. Collage of images from the US Disney Store website.
The new Tiana doll for 2013 is almost identical to the 2012 doll, except for a few small changes, and the change in her legs (which is not visible in these photos). Her hairdo reverts back to the afro style that the 2011 doll sported, with 3 side curls rather than the 4 of the 2012 doll. Her white gloves are missing, and the green gem in her flower is replaced with a yellow one. It is hard to tell from the stock photos, but her white satin dress seems to be less shiny. I think all the changes are steps backwards, and prefer the 2012 model.
The other major change is the replacement of the fully articulated legs with the old rubber legs, with fixed angled feet and internal knee joints. I would rather that they fixed the problems with the 2012 legs, but the rubber legs do look a lot better, with the disadvantage of being much less posable.
Not shown here is the redesigned box art, which has beautiful decorations unique to each Princess, and a cameo of the animated movie character.
Comparing the Disney Store's Classic Princess 12'' Dolls, released from the years 2010 through 2013.
Major feature changes in each year:
2010 - Elbow and wrist joints
2011 - Deluxe Sparkle Gowns
2012 - Knee and ankle joints on hard plastic legs
2013 - More movie accurate; return to rubber legs of 2011 and earlier models
Each year also brought changes in their prices, faces and heads, hair style and length, outfits, jewelry and other accessories.