Rapunzel and Flynn Rider Doll Set - Disney Fairytale Designer Collection - Disney Store - First Look - Deboxing - Rapunzel Attached to Spacers - Skirt Raised - Tissue Stuffing Removed - Midrange Lower Front View
Rapunzel is next to be freed from the display stand. First the spacer attached to the lantern and her hand is removed. Then all the tabs attaching her gown to the base of the cardboard backing are cut off. Next, we have to remove her from the doll stand. Her skirt is raised, revealing a tulle petticoat. Below that is tissue paper wrapped around her legs. The tissue paper is removed, revealing two wires tying her legs to the post of the doll stand. We also see her flat dark purple shoes.
Flynn is then removed from the doll stand, by undoing the wire tying him to the doll stand, and moving him out of the the spacer between him and Rapunzel, and then off the doll stand, which has a clamp around his waist. There is still a wire around his waist, and Rapunzel's crown is sewn to his belt pouch. The wire is removed without having to undo his clothing. Rapunzel's crown is detached from his pouch (by cutting a thread), and placed inside the pouch. He is now fully deboxed.
The cardboard backing is now cut off from the base of the case. This makes the further deboxing and re-boxing easier, as well making the dolls viewable from all angles (except from below). The rear spacer is then removed from Flynn. He is still wired to the doll stand, and attached to a spacer between himself and Rapunzel.
The cardboard backing has been split open by cutting along the edges with a knife. There is clear tape holding the two layers of the backing together. Inside the backing are the ends of the plastic spacers, wires and rubber bands fastening the dolls to the packaging. Then the backing is separated from the dolls by undoing the wires and tape in the back and pushing the tabs and wires through the backing. The backing is then laid flat on the counter behind the dolls. The dolls are still attached to the backing and to the doll stands.
Deboxing my Rapunzel and Flynn Rider Doll Set. First the cardboard cover sleeve is slipped off the case, to reveal the dolls behind the acrylic cover of the case. Then the acrylic cover is taken off, so the dolls are now in clear view. They are anchored to the base by the built in doll stands, and attached to the cardboard backing and plastic spaces by wires, rubber bands, thread and plastic T-tabs. Rapunzel looks lovely in her dramatic pose, gazing at the lantern held aloft in her right hand. Unfortunately, she completely blocks Flynn, who is almost directly behind her. They don't look very romantic when they aren't looking at each other, and are not touching, with a large hunk of plastic between them.
Disney Fairytale Designer Collection
US Disney Store
Limited Edition of 6000 Sets Worldwide
#2411 of 6000
$129.95
Released and purchased in store September 3, 2013
To be released online September 4, 2013
First Look
I got my Rapunzel and Flynn Rider Doll Set from my local Disney Store today, its release day, Tuesday September 3, 2013. There were only ten (10) people in the raffle for 18 doll sets, so less than the crowd for Snow White and the Prince (when there were about a dozen takers). Once again I was the first name to be called (I know, something smells fishy about that kind of luck), so I was happy to be the first to purchase my Tangled doll set. I noticed that the Disney Fairytale Designer Collection section now had the four remaining doll sets all displayed. The Snow White doll set was now gone from the display, as they are sold out. They were now restocked with mugs, and had a good supply of all five different DFDC mugs. I didn't bring my camera, so I didn't take any photos of the display.
As soon as I paid for my doll set, I took it outside, to a table in a rest area just outside the store. I took the box out of the gift bag, and saw the base and sleeve were in perfect shape. Then I carefully lifted the cover sleeve off the case, and inspected the dolls. They both looked in perfect shape. Rapunzel was even in a decent pose, with her head tilted at a normal looking angle, to gaze at the lantern. She looked as beautiful as I expected from seeing her in the promo images, and in person at the D23 Expo and my local store. What I was most impressed with was her outfit, as I never looked really close at it before, being afraid to handle the display dolls in the Expo or my local stores. While I was inspecting the dolls, several people near me asked about the dolls, and I put on my best salesman face to sell them on the dolls. They looked as though they were impressed by the look of the dolls.
I will photograph the dolls boxed, during the deboxing, and then fully deboxed. I will also compare them with other dolls in my collection.
Text of the box notes on the back of the cover sleeve:
A romantic at heart, Rapunzel is artistic, creative and full of curiosity. Spending her days painting and singing, her energy is as limitless as her hair is long. However, when the handsome thief Flynn Rider picks her mysterious and secluded tower as his hideout, the two begin a journey together that will untangle many secrets along the way.
Signature long hair romantically styled with braiding and flowers. Printed satin corset bodice with puffed velvet sleeves and lace detail. Warm illuminating lantern.
Layered gown with ornate golden detailing. Rich velvet overlay with gemstones and gold printed inset.
Suede-like vest that's belted with a satchel to hold the Princess' crown. Boots to finish his rugged look.
Rapunzel and Flynn Rider Doll Set - Disney Fairytale Designer Collection - Disney Store - First Look - Deboxing - Rapunzel Attached to Spacers - Skirt Raised - Tissue Stuffing Removed - Midrange Lower Front View
Rapunzel is next to be freed from the display stand. First the spacer attached to the lantern and her hand is removed. Then all the tabs attaching her gown to the base of the cardboard backing are cut off. Next, we have to remove her from the doll stand. Her skirt is raised, revealing a tulle petticoat. Below that is tissue paper wrapped around her legs. The tissue paper is removed, revealing two wires tying her legs to the post of the doll stand. We also see her flat dark purple shoes.
Flynn is then removed from the doll stand, by undoing the wire tying him to the doll stand, and moving him out of the the spacer between him and Rapunzel, and then off the doll stand, which has a clamp around his waist. There is still a wire around his waist, and Rapunzel's crown is sewn to his belt pouch. The wire is removed without having to undo his clothing. Rapunzel's crown is detached from his pouch (by cutting a thread), and placed inside the pouch. He is now fully deboxed.
The cardboard backing is now cut off from the base of the case. This makes the further deboxing and re-boxing easier, as well making the dolls viewable from all angles (except from below). The rear spacer is then removed from Flynn. He is still wired to the doll stand, and attached to a spacer between himself and Rapunzel.
The cardboard backing has been split open by cutting along the edges with a knife. There is clear tape holding the two layers of the backing together. Inside the backing are the ends of the plastic spacers, wires and rubber bands fastening the dolls to the packaging. Then the backing is separated from the dolls by undoing the wires and tape in the back and pushing the tabs and wires through the backing. The backing is then laid flat on the counter behind the dolls. The dolls are still attached to the backing and to the doll stands.
Deboxing my Rapunzel and Flynn Rider Doll Set. First the cardboard cover sleeve is slipped off the case, to reveal the dolls behind the acrylic cover of the case. Then the acrylic cover is taken off, so the dolls are now in clear view. They are anchored to the base by the built in doll stands, and attached to the cardboard backing and plastic spaces by wires, rubber bands, thread and plastic T-tabs. Rapunzel looks lovely in her dramatic pose, gazing at the lantern held aloft in her right hand. Unfortunately, she completely blocks Flynn, who is almost directly behind her. They don't look very romantic when they aren't looking at each other, and are not touching, with a large hunk of plastic between them.
Disney Fairytale Designer Collection
US Disney Store
Limited Edition of 6000 Sets Worldwide
#2411 of 6000
$129.95
Released and purchased in store September 3, 2013
To be released online September 4, 2013
First Look
I got my Rapunzel and Flynn Rider Doll Set from my local Disney Store today, its release day, Tuesday September 3, 2013. There were only ten (10) people in the raffle for 18 doll sets, so less than the crowd for Snow White and the Prince (when there were about a dozen takers). Once again I was the first name to be called (I know, something smells fishy about that kind of luck), so I was happy to be the first to purchase my Tangled doll set. I noticed that the Disney Fairytale Designer Collection section now had the four remaining doll sets all displayed. The Snow White doll set was now gone from the display, as they are sold out. They were now restocked with mugs, and had a good supply of all five different DFDC mugs. I didn't bring my camera, so I didn't take any photos of the display.
As soon as I paid for my doll set, I took it outside, to a table in a rest area just outside the store. I took the box out of the gift bag, and saw the base and sleeve were in perfect shape. Then I carefully lifted the cover sleeve off the case, and inspected the dolls. They both looked in perfect shape. Rapunzel was even in a decent pose, with her head tilted at a normal looking angle, to gaze at the lantern. She looked as beautiful as I expected from seeing her in the promo images, and in person at the D23 Expo and my local store. What I was most impressed with was her outfit, as I never looked really close at it before, being afraid to handle the display dolls in the Expo or my local stores. While I was inspecting the dolls, several people near me asked about the dolls, and I put on my best salesman face to sell them on the dolls. They looked as though they were impressed by the look of the dolls.
I will photograph the dolls boxed, during the deboxing, and then fully deboxed. I will also compare them with other dolls in my collection.
Text of the box notes on the back of the cover sleeve:
A romantic at heart, Rapunzel is artistic, creative and full of curiosity. Spending her days painting and singing, her energy is as limitless as her hair is long. However, when the handsome thief Flynn Rider picks her mysterious and secluded tower as his hideout, the two begin a journey together that will untangle many secrets along the way.
Signature long hair romantically styled with braiding and flowers. Printed satin corset bodice with puffed velvet sleeves and lace detail. Warm illuminating lantern.
Layered gown with ornate golden detailing. Rich velvet overlay with gemstones and gold printed inset.
Suede-like vest that's belted with a satchel to hold the Princess' crown. Boots to finish his rugged look.