Singing Ariel in unopened box.

I got the new Disney Store 11 1/2 inch singing Ariel doll on Monday July 9, 2018. I also got the Cinderella singing doll at the same time, whom I will show separately. They are showing up in various Disney Stores both here in the US and also in the UK, but are not yet available online.

She is in much simpler packaging than previous singing dolls, and has no accessories. She is also less expensive than previous singing dolls, only $19.99, just $5 more than a regular Classic doll. Ariel has a lovely new face paint that is different than the current Classic Ariel doll.

Ariel sings 'Part of Your World'. Ariel is in mermaid form, with a purple bra that has a large blue gem in the middle, and an iridescent dark blue-green tail with light blue-green fins.

I have deboxed Singing Ariel and will post detailed photos of her soon.

She has a pink cloth flower in her hair, with a yellow jewel in the center. It is tacked to her head with a T-tab. There is glitter on her bra, and in the tulle fins and fringe around her waist, but sheds very little, if at all. Her satin tail is iridescent, and has outlines of scales printed in black. She has the new style rubber legs, with internal click stop knee joints, and fixed flat feet.

But I have bad news about her singing. She only sings one verse of 'Part of Your World', which lasts about 12 seconds, and that's it. I thought that was just the Try Me mode, but there is no pull tab, or alternate switch position to make the song segment longer. And when you twist her hand again, the same verse repeats itself. Boo! The previous Ariel singing dolls (both 12 inch and 16 inch) all sang three verses of the song, lasting about 30 seconds. Some of the other 12 inch singing dolls from past years would sing 2 verses, or about 20 seconds of their song, but this new Ariel only singing one verse is very disappointing, despite her low price compared to past singing dolls.

Comparing the Oz (Oscar Diggs) dolls made by the Disney Store versus those made by Tollytots, for the upcoming Disney movie Oz The Great and Powerful. The dolls are posed together, and compared in written reviews.

OZ (Oscar Diggs) Doll - Oz The Great and Powerful - 12''

US Disney Store

$34.50

Released online February 5, 2013

Released in stores February 15, 2013

Purchased in store February 15, 2013

Oz (Oscar Diggs) 12'' Fashion Doll With China Girl 4'' Mini Doll

By Tollytots, a division of Jakks Pacific

$19.99

Released by Target online February 5, 2013

Purchased from Target online on February 6, 2013

Received on February 14, 2013

In these photos, the Disney Store doll is on the left, and Tollytots doll on the right, except for the boxed photo, where they are reversed. The succeeding photos have them free standing side by side, wearing their top hats and carrying their traveling bags.

My review will breakdown the differences in the dolls in various physical categories.

Packaging:

The Disney Store doll comes in a plastic and cardboard box, where three sides and the top are clear plastic to view the doll. Once the front plastic lid is removed, the doll is in the clear, attached to the cardboard backing. There are numerous wires, plastic straps and ties to remove to get the doll and accessories out of the packaging, but less than is usual for a female doll with a dress. I decided to leave a couple of T-tabs that pinned his jacket closed.

The Tollytots doll comes in a plastic and cardboard box that has a clear viewing window to see the doll. It is in a box in a box that takes a bit of time to finally get the doll in the clear. Then there are numerous packaging restraints that have to removed to remove the doll from the backing and spacers.

Face:

The Disney Store doll's face is much more movie accurate, bearing a strong resemblance to the movie character. He also has side glancing eyes, darker facial hair, eyebrows that are closer to his eyes, and darker lip color. He has a more serious and determined expression than the Tollytots doll, who has a blank stare and bland expression. His skin color is also more accurate, being a paler color than the Tollytots doll medium tan color.

Hair:

The Disney Store doll has dark brown molded hair, that is in a short curly hairdo. It is close in look to the movie character. The Tollytots doll has rooted hair that is a mixture of dark brown and black strands. It is short and straight, and is fairly neat although it has little hair product, and is soft and resilient. There are a few stray hairs that I was able to tame with my fingers. It isn't very movie accurate, as it is straight rather than curly. However, I appreciate the effort to make his hair rooted, rather than molded, which makes the doll more realistic.

Outfits:

The Disney Store doll comes with a black coat with satin lining, full black satin vest with four buttons (nonfunctional, as it has a velcro closure), white dress shirt with one nonfunctional button (has velcro closure in the back), black satin bow tie (sewn to the shirt), black and gray pinstriped pants. It looks to be fairly movie accurate, but fits awkardly on the Disney Prince body, looking bulky.

The Tollytots doll has a black faux wool coat. Under that is a black satin half vest (a front panel sewn into the shirt) with fake embroidered buttons, then a white satin shirt with a sewn on black satin tie. Finally he has dark gray pinstriped dress pants. The outfit fits much better on the Tollytots doll than on the DS doll, due in large part to the slimmer body of the Tollytots doll.

Shoes:

The Disney Store doll has black patent leather boots, of the usual Disney Prince design. It isn't very movie accurate, as well as looking more like rainboots than dress shoes, and being way too large (to fit the DS doll's huge feet). The Tollytots doll has dark gray ankle high boots that are nicely detailed, and look more movie accurate. They are much smaller and slimmer than the DS shoes, and more fashionable looking.

Body:

The Disney Store doll has the usual Disney Store Prince body, with huge hands and feet, and bulked up torso. The Tollytots doll has a much slimmer body, with smaller hands and feet. His fingers are curled, making his hands much better at holding items, such as the handle of his traveling bag. The Tollytots doll has a more elegant look, which helps his outfit look better on him too.

Articulation:

The Disney Store doll has the usual Disney Prince articulation. His neck rotates about a single plane, and cannot tilt up or down. His arms are ball joints, but his elbows are hinge joints, and he has no wrist joints, so cannot twist his arms or hands around. He has ball jointed hips, but only internal click stop hinged knees, and no ankle joints.

The Tollytots doll has a ball jointed neck, so can tilt his head up and down to an extent, as well as rotate his head around. But his neck joint is rather loose and sloppy, so doesn't hold a tilted pose very well. His shoulder and elbows are ball jointed, so he has more freedom of movement in his arms than the DS doll, and can rotate his hands with his lower arms, for more realistic poses. He has ball jointed hips, but no knee or ankle joints. Overall I think the Tollytots has the better articulation.

Accessories:

The Disney Store doll has a top hat and traveling bag that are close in appearance to the movie props. The top hat has a smooth surface, and taller and wider than the Tollytots doll's hat. It looks and fits better and is more movie accurate. His traveling bag is larger, has wear and scruff marks making it more realistic looking than the plain looking Tollytots bag. However, with the Tollytots doll's curved fingers, he can actually wrap his fingers around the handle of the bag, which the DS doll cannot do. Therefore it looks better on him, and is much easier to secure using a single rubber band. The DS doll needed two rubber bands to secure the bag on his hand, and it still looks less realistic, as his hand is draped over the handle, rather than being wrapped around it.

Summary:

The Disney Store doll, while having the disadvantage of the awkward looking Disney Prince body, which also makes his outfit look ill fitting, is a much more accurate representation of the movie character. His serious expression also helps and better details in his outfit and accessories make him look like an actual movie character, rather than just a generic doll.

On the other hand, the Tollytots doll is only $20 versus $35 for the Disney doll. Plus it comes with the well made and movie accurate mini China Girl doll, which costs an additional $9.50 from the Disney Store.

Here are photos I took of the promo placard and display dolls at my local Disney Store today. They were only supposed to display the Cinderella doll (which is actually the second doll to be released). But the manager brought out the Snow White, Jasmine and Ariel dolls from the back so I can see them and take photos. They have not yet received the last two dolls to be released, Tiana and Belle. The placard lists the release dates and photos of the dolls, along with their edition sizes. They will be released one per week on Saturday, starting on October 6, rather than the usual Tuesday. They will start to hand out vouchers starting an hour before store opening and lasting about 30 minutes. They will then announce the winners of the raffle about 20 minutes before store opening, who may then purchase the doll being released that day. The online release will take place at 12:01 AM (Pacific time) on the morning of that same day. Each doll will cost $109.95.

The schedule of releases (for the US and Canada):

Snow White, 10/6/2018, LE 4100

Cinderella, 10/13/2018, LE 4400

Jasmine, 10/20/2018, LE 4000

Ariel, 10/27/2018, LE 4500

Tiana, 11/3/2018, LE 4000

Belle, 11/10/2018, LE 4500

The official announcement was made by the ShopDisney Facebook page this morning with a video of the dolls:

Disney Designer Collection: The Premiere Series

ShopDisney announcement

2018-09-10 9:32 am

Introducing, Disney Designer Collection: The Premiere Series. Inspired by the runways and red carpets during each beloved Disney heroine's theatrical debut, each doll's iconic fashion and accessories are carefully designed to capture a moment in fashion history.

Each doll releases every Saturday from October 6 to November 10 online at 12AM PT and through in-store lottery.

More photos and information at the ShopDisney website:

Disney Designer Collection: The Premiere Series

The UK Shop Disney Facebook page also announced the series this morning, with different release dates and procedures than the US/Canada stores.

Disney Designer Collection is proud to introduce The Premiere Series

The Disney Designer Collection is proud to introduce The Premiere Series, inspired by the runways and red carpets during each theatrical debut. Disney Designer Collection - Premiere Series – Snow White will be the first doll to be released from the series on 9th October and will be £95. There will be a global edition size of 4100, with 929 available to Europe. These will be available in selected stores* and online from 8am. Limited to 1 per Guest per household.

Release dates as follows:

Cinderella – 16/10

Ariel – 30/10

Belle – 13/11

Jasmine – 27/11

Tiana – 11/12

*Champs Elysees Paris, Lakeside West Thurrock, Oxford Street London, St Enoch Glasgow, Metro Centre Tyne & Wear, Bullring Birmingham, Grand Arcade Cardiff, Manchester Arndale, Westfield White City, Liverpool, Bluewater, Grafton Street Dublin, Puerta Del Angel Barcelona, La Vaguada Madrid, Juan De Austria, Parque Sur, Milan, Rome, Florence, Naples, Colombo, Munich, Stockholm.

For more info: Disney Designer Collection

There was more than a hundred people waiting outside the Disney Store this morning. Fortunately most of them were after the Mickey merchandise, and I got picked in the raffle for Jasmine. Several collectors that I knew were also there, but none of them got picked. I selected the first doll that was handed to me at the register, since she looked perfect. I didn't bring my camera, so no photos from the release. She is #425 of 4000. I show her boxed, and with the inner box taken out and the front viewing window taken off. She is very beautiful and my second most favorite doll from the series. She is first one that I managed to get from the store raffle, so I could take her home on release day. I will debox her tomorrow.

Jasmine Disney Designer Collection Premiere Series Doll - Limited Edition

US Disney Store

Released online and in stores 2018-10-20

Sold out online in less than 5 minutes

$109.95

Item No. 6003040900545P

2016 Classic Snow White has been completely deboxed. She is standing, supported by a Kaiser stand (not included with the doll). The bluebird figurine is perched on her index figure (he can also be placed on her thumb).

Added detailed photos of Snow White. The glitter covered cape is a bit stiff, but I do like the glitter skirt, since it keeps its shape better than a plain satin skirt. It is similar to the skirt of the 2014 Classic Snow White and the 2013 Singing Snow White 12'' dolls. However, the gold glitter from the skirt does shed, and found its way on her rubber legs, even though she had tissue paper wrapped around them. The best new feature of this Snow White doll is the blue bird figurine. It's claws can grasp the doll's index finger or thumb very securely. It is reminiscent of the blue bird that comes with the LE Snow White 17'' doll, but is much less accurate and realistic, as it is entirely blue except for his eyes and beak. My doll came with hair that was a bit messy and lopsided, but she still looks very pretty. I will post side by side comparisons with previous Classic Snow White dolls soon.

Snow White Classic Doll with Bluebird Figure - 12''

US Disney Store

Released online 2016-06-20

Purchased online 2016-06-20

Received 2016-06-22

$16.95

Item No. 6001040901377P

Evil Queen Disney Villains Designer Collection Doll

Personal Photos - Deboxing

The doll has now been entirely freed from all shipping restraints, and has been removed from the doll stand. The dress was VERY tight and unyielding around her legs, so lifting her out of the doll stand took quite a bit of effort. The next step is to undress her in order to remove the protective plastic around her upper legs. Also it allows her outfit and accessories to been shown separate from the doll.

Here the naked Evil Queen is laid down next to all her clothing and accessories. I left her crown and shoes on. The deep purple velvet dress is sewn to the cape and collar. The collar is white two layered satin. The cape is black velvet with a red satin lining. The gloves are deep purple satin. Her crown, which is sewn to her hair, is matte finish golden plastic, with small ruby rhinestones.

The Disney Store

Disney Villains Designer Collection

Limited Edition 12'' Doll

Released in stores 2012-09-17

To be released online 2012-09-18

Purchased on her release day, Monday September 17, 2012, at my local Disney Store. I was the 18th of 20 winners of the raffle to earn the right to buy her. I photograph her boxed, during her unboxing, and fully unboxed, both alone and with other comparable dolls.

Full release schedule:

September 10, 2012: Maleficent.

September 17, 2012: Evil Queen.

September 24, 2012: Queen of Hearts

October 01, 2012: Ursula.

October 08, 2012: Mother Gothel.

October 15, 2012: Cruella de Vil.

Description from the Disney Store US website:

Evil Queen Disney Villains Designer Collection Doll

Item No. 6070040908253P

Our Price: $79.50

The vain villainess from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs has been reimagined with regal style. This limited edition Evil Queen Disney Villains Designer Collection Doll is glamorously detailed with red velvet cape and purple velvet dress.

Product Details

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

This elegant Designer Collection Evil Queen doll was carefully crafted by Disney artists to re-imagine the fairest of them all's regal style. Inspired by Disney's 1937 Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, this Evil Queen doll was brought to life with thoughtful attention to detail to uniquely capture the essence of the Disney Villain, creating a one of a kind doll collection that will be a treasured keepsake of collectors and Disney fans alike!

•Dramatic eye make-up and rooted eyelashes

•Elegant velvet cape with red satin lining and high crisp white collar

•Purple velvet dress with deep V neckline

•Adorned with rhinestone-studded chain belt with red stone and chain tassels

•Five-pointed crown with beaded cluster earrings

•Purple satin gloves

•Doll is sold in a special keepsake display case with stand

•Includes special Disney Villains Designer Collection Gift Bag

•Plastic/polyester

•11 1/2'' H

•Imported

•Includes Certificate of Authenticity

•Worldwide Limited Edition of 13000

•Part of the Disney Villains Designer Collection

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

Ich habe es getan!!!

Nachdem mich der deutsche Store einfach nur ankotzt... hab ich mir die singing Rapunzel nun aus dem amerikanischen Store bestellt...

Ich möcht, ehrlich gesagt, nicht bis März 2016 warten... bzw. mich auf weitere Fehlauskünfte seitens Facebook (DS) verlassen...

Sie ist für dieses Jahr noch meine "Most Wanted" xD - die ich mir unter den Weihnachtsbaum lege =D

I got Ariel today. I ordered her online on release day, October 27, 2018. She is #2047 of 4500. She and the box arrived in perfect shape. However, the invitation card has slipped down in the plastic sleeve, and won't stay up. I love her face and hair, but her dress is a bit too gaudy for my taste, although it is appropriate for an 80's girl. Her hair is stiff at the ends to keep its curl, so it got a little messy when I broke it up to even out her hair in the back. I cut off the rubber band securing the purse string to her shoulder. I had to use a little tape to keep it from sliding off her shoulder afterwards. I show her boxed, during deboxing, and fully deboxed. I have her now on my desk, right next to me as I type this. It is convenient that I got her just before the next one, Tiana, is released tomorrow.

Ariel Disney Designer Collection Premiere Series Doll - Limited Edition

US Disney Store

Released online and in stores 2018-10-27

Sold out online in less than 5 minutes

Purchased online 2018-10-27

Received 2018-11-2

$109.95

Item No. 6003040900543P

The Disney Designer Collection proudly presents our Premiere Series Ariel Limited Edition Doll inspired by the fashions of 1989, when red carpet couture was as rebellious and bold as The Little Mermaid's leading lady.

Safety

WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - Small Parts. Not for children under 3 years.

Magic in the details

Please note: Purchase of this item is limited to 1 per Household.

The Disney Designer Collection is proud to present the Premiere Series, breathtaking collector's dolls inspired by the fashions on runways and red carpets during the year of each theatrical debut. The dolls, garments, and accessories have been carefully crafted to combine a moment in fashion history with the unmistakable signature icons of our beloved Disney heroines.

The Little Mermaid was first released in 1989 during a time when red carpet couture was as rebellious and bold as the leading lady of Disney animation's renaissance period.

• Limited Edition of 4500

• Certificate of Authenticity

• 1989 fashion-inspired designer Ariel doll

• Beautifully sculpted and highly detailed

• Delicate airbrushed cheeks

• Metallic eyeshadow

• Eyelashes

• Rooted hair, finely styled

• Shell-shaped pleated satin halter

• Sequined midriff

• Multi-layered geometric neon print skirt and train

• Iridescent ruffled mesh layers

• Bare shoulders

• Pearled spaghetti straps

• Neon shell-shaped shoulder bag with chain

• Neon jewelry

• Metal earrings

• Glittering fingerless gloves

• Fishnet stockings

• Matching shoes with ankle straps

• Doll stand

• Deluxe display packaging with full-length picture window and dramatic skylight window

• Flocked red carpet stage

• ''Doorway'' cover opens outward with magnetic closure

• Fashion illustration graphics and metallic inks

• 1989-inspired decorative movie tickets, poster, and premiere invitations tucked inside

• Disney's The Little Mermaid premiered November 13, 1989 in New York City, followed by USA general release on November 17, 1989

• Part of the Disney Designer Collection Premiere Series, each sold separately

The bare necessities

• Please note: Not a toy. Intended for adult collectors

• Plastic / polyester / metal

• Doll approx. 11 1/2'' H

• Box 16 1/2'' H x 12 1/2'' W x 6'' D

• Imported

Tiana has been fully deboxed. She is standing, supported by the included display stand.

Deboxing Tiana. I fixed the broken purse chain by using thread. It took me three tries and about 45 minutes to fix it so it didn't come loose again while posing her with the purse. I left the rubber band that secures the purse chain to her shoulder alone.

I received my Premiere Series Tiana doll on Friday, November 9. I had ordered her online from the Disney Store when she was released last Saturday, November 3, 2018. She is #253 of 4000. She is unusual in that her CoA number is only one greater than the Cart #252 that is on the original shipper label. All the other Premiere Series dolls so far have had an edition number 3 greater than the Cart #. The box and doll are close to perfect, except for a broken chain on her purse. I have read that this is a fairly common defect in the doll. Rather than trying to get a replacement from the Disney Store I think I will try to fix it on my own. She has a beautiful face, but the outfit is my least favorite of the series. The large yellow green cloth flower on her chest is really tacky and distracting, and covers her neck and part of her face. The neon yellow green of the skirt is also too gaudy for me, looks like a tutu, and the floral embroidery on her skirt looks childish. Her shoes are lovely, however. She is the fifth of the six doll series, with Belle being the last release in the US and Canada.

I show the box, and the doll with successive layers of the box removed, until the doll is in clear view. I will debox the doll soon.

Tiana Disney Designer Collection Premiere Series Doll - Limited Edition

US Disney Store

Released online and in store 2018-11-03

Sold out online in less than 10 minutes

Purchased online 2018-11-03

Received 2018-11-09

#253 of 4000

$109.95

Item No. 6003040900600P

The Disney Designer Collection proudly presents our Premiere Series Tiana Limited Edition Doll inspired by the fashions of 2009 when red carpet fashion presented bold contemporary looks kissed by personal style.

Safety

WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - Small Parts. Not for children under 3 years.

Magic in the details

Please note: Purchase of this item is limited to 1 per Household.

The Disney Designer Collection is proud to present the Premiere Series, breathtaking collector's dolls inspired by the fashions on runways and red carpets during the year of each theatrical debut. The dolls, garments and accessories have been carefully crafted to combine a moment in fashion history with the unmistakable signature icons of our beloved Disney heroines.

The Princess and the Frog premiered in 2009 during a time when red carpet fashion merged with personal style to create bold, statement-making looks.

• Limited Edition of 4,000

• Certificate of Authenticity

• 2009 fashion-inspired designer Tiana doll

• Beautifully sculpted and highly detailed

• Delicate airbrushed cheeks

• Eyelashes

• Rooted hair, finely styled

• Tailored jacket with embroidered trims and rosette applique on shoulder

• Silken wrapped bodice

• Embroidered top skirt with floral filigree and rosette appliques

• Triple-layer tiered tulle underskirts

• Silvertone finish metal jewelry with faceted gems

• Silvertone finish metal shoulder bag

• Matching pumps with ankle straps

• Doll stand

• Deluxe display packaging with full-length picture window and dramatic skylight window

• Flocked red carpet stage

• ''Doorway'' cover opens outward with magnetic closure

• Fashion illustration graphics and metallic inks

• 2009 inspired decorative movie tickets, poster, and premiere invitations tucked inside

• Disney's The Princess and the Frog premiered in Los Angeles on November 25, 2009, followed by U.S.A. general release on December 11, 2009

• Part of the Disney Designer Collection Premiere Series

Please note: Not a toy. Intended for adult collectors.

The bare necessities

• Plastic / polyester / metal

• 11 1/2'' H

• Box 16 1/2'' H x 12 1/2'' W x 6'' D

• Imported

I just received Premiere Series Cinderella from the Disney Store today. I ordered her on release day, Saturday October 13, 2018. She is #1607 of 4400. She arrived in perfect shape. However there was three fingerprints on the inside of the viewing window above her head, that you can see in some of the photos.

Her face and makeup are absolutely gorgeous. I wish her hair was closer to the design sketch. Also there is too much black in the skirt, and the outer tulle reminds me of LE Ursula's skirt. But overall she is very striking, and represents Cinderella very well. I rank her third in this doll series, after Snow White and Jasmine.

I show her boxed, and with the outer and inner front covers removed. I will debox her tomorrow.

Cinderella Disney Designer Collection Premiere Series Doll - Limited Edition

US Disney Store

Released online and in stores 2018-10-13

Sold out online in less than 10 minutes

$109.95

Qty Limit 1

Item No. 6003040900546P

The Disney Designer Collection proudly presents our Premiere Series Cinderella Limited Edition Doll, inspired by the fashions of 1950, when elegant gowns graced both red carpets and silver screens as part of the Hollywood dream factory.

Deboxing Moana. Front cardboard cover taken off. The doll is still behind a clear plastic cover with white graphics around the edges.

Here are detailed photos of my Disney Store Limited Edition Moana 17 inch doll, boxed and deboxed. She is #1531 of 6500. I also got a spare Moana that I will leave mint in box, but I haven't looked to see what edition number that doll has.

She has mock sand on her feet, and there is also sand on the base for Pua. Somewhat like glitter, the sand does shed, and found its way on the sides of the box, and on the doll itself. Some of the sand on the tips of her toes also got rubbed off.

Moana has a unique body, but is fully articulated. She has ball jointed neck, shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips, knees and ankles. Instead of the chest joint that are on most of the female Disney Store 17 inch LE dolls, Moana has a waist pivot joint that allows her upper torso to spin around 360 degrees. This is similar to the Designer Princess waist joint, but is lower down her back, just above her butt. That is doubtless due to her bare midriff. With large her flat feet, Moana can free stand very stably. But I think that some of her joints are a little too loose, especially her waist joint.

Her body proportions are also unique for a Disney LE doll, but that is due to those of the animated character herself. In particular, her arms and legs are thicker than the other LE Princess dolls. Rather than the flat hands of the other LE Princess dolls, Moana has curved hands, which I think look more natural. Her face is very pretty and a very good likeness of the animated character. She has thick eyebrows, big brown eyes glancing to her upper right. She has short painted eyelashes, but no rooted eyelashes (like the LE Merida dolls). She has a large flat nose, and full dark brown lips in a closed mouth smile.

She has dark brown wavy hair that has a lot of hair product, so it feels a bit crunchy. Some of her hair was actually stuck to the plastic support, her body and her clothes, due to the hair product not being fully dry when she was assembled. There was also some bits of tissue paper stuck to her hair.

She has a garland of cloth leaves and plastic flowers on her head, It is permanently attached to her head. There are plastic leafy bands around her left arm and both ankles. The arm band was rather loose, and I had to keep on moving it back up her arm. I think it could use a rubber band to keep it tight, which I don't think I accidently cut when deboxing her. Her ankle bands did have rubber bands around them. She has a beaded plastic necklace with a shell pendant that opens. I removed the large rubber band around her upper chest and the plastic support that kept the pendent attached to her top. But I left the rubber bands that kept the upper part of the necklace in place. She has an short satin orange top with white beaded decoration. There is a matching belt or sash around her hips, over her skirt. Her skirt has two woven layers, with a straw underskirt.

Pua is very stable on the sand dune base (and there are indentations in the base to show where to place him). Hei Hei can free stand on Pua's head, but you have to place him very carefully, using the indentations on Pua's head as a guide. He can also be made secure by a rubberband around Pua's head and over Hei Hei's feet.

Moana's oar is placed on her left side in the box, but the way the handle is formed on the oar, it fits most easily on her right hand (to our left when she faces us).

The Little Mermaid Deluxe Figure Play Set

US Disney Store

Released July 29, 2013

The Little Mermaid Deluxe Figure Play Set

$19.95

Item No. 6372041441229P

Ready to stand

From mysterious fathoms below comes the cast of Disney's animated classic, The Little Mermaid, in this deluxe 10 figure set that will provide hours of imaginative play ''under the sea'' and beyond.

Magic in the details...

•Includes Ariel as mermaid, Ariel as human, Ursula, King Triton, Prince Eric, Sebastian, Flounder, Scuttle, Flotsam with Jetsam, and Max toy figures

•Scenic display packaging

•Celebrating the return of Disney's The Little Mermaid on DVD and Blu-ray

The bare necessities

•Ages 3+

•Plastic/PVC

•Figures up to 3 1/2'' H

•Imported

Deboxing LE Elena. All covers are removed, leaving her on the cardboard backing, which is free standing.

I got the Elena of Avalor LE 17 inch Doll from my local Disney Store on the release day, Tuesday November 21, 2017. I went to my store at 11:30 am, instead of my usual line up before the store opens for LE doll releases. There were three of the doll behind the counter, but placed sideways and with no promo placard. So it wasn't obvious that there was a Limited Edition doll release today. The CM I bought the doll from didn't seem to know anything about the release, so I don't know how many dolls the store got in, how many they sold, or how many were remaining. I took the first doll that was handed to me, since the doll looked perfect to me. She is #1375 of 6000.

Elena of Avalor Designer Doll - Limited Edition

US Disney Store

Released online and in-store 2017-11-21

Purchased in-store 2017-11-21

#1375 of 6000

$119.95

Item No. 6003040900403P

Collectors and fans of Elena of Avalor alike will adore this highly detailed designer doll featuring the teenager in charge. Looking regal in her embroidered, rhinestone-studded dress, this limited edition doll will become a treasured favorite.

Safety

WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - Small Parts. Not for children under 3 years.

Magic in the details

Please note: Purchase of this item is limited to 1 per Guest.

• Limited Edition of 6000

• Certificate of Authenticity

• Fully poseable

• Multi-layered dress features embroidered and rhinestone details

• Removable tiara, bracelet, and shoes (earrings are attached)

• Scepter features rhinestone accents

• Includes display stand

• Scenic display presentation box

• Inspired by Elena of Avalor on Disney Channel

The bare necessities

• Plastic

• 16'' H

• Imported

I got the Olaf's Frozen Adventure Anna and Elsa 17 inch LE dolls at my local Disney Store today. I got to the store at 8 am, and was the second one there. But the earlier person, also a regular at these releases, decided to order them online instead of waiting for the store to open. So I was the only one in line for the dolls. A few people showed up right before the store opened, but they weren't there for the dolls. This time after the opening ceremony, they didn't give out the souvenir key to the guest taking part in the ceremony.

They had four Elsa and three Anna dolls behind the registers, but no promo placard. I picked the first Anna that they showed me, as she looked perfect. But had to look at all four Elsas before I chose one, as none of them had perfect hair. Here as photos I took at the store. I will post detailed photos of the dolls later today.

I got the Olaf's Frozen Adventure Anna and Elsa 17 inch LE dolls at my local Disney Store today. I got to the store at 8 am, and was the second one there. But the earlier person, also a regular at these releases, decided to order them online instead of waiting for the store to open. So I was the only one in line for the dolls. A few people showed up right before the store opened, but they weren't there for the dolls. This time after the opening ceremony, they didn't give out the souvenir key to the guest taking part in the ceremony.

They had four Elsa and three Anna dolls behind the registers, but no promo placard. I picked the first Anna that they showed me, as she looked perfect. But had to look at all four Elsas before I chose one, as none of them had perfect hair. Here as photos I took at the store. I will post detailed photos of the dolls later today.

Classic Disney Princess Merida Doll - 12''

US Disney Store

$14.95

Released online June 10, 2013.

As was to be expected, the Classic Merida doll is now without any accessories. Gone are her bow and arrow, quiver, arm guard, cuffs and cape. Added is a full length right sleeve, and lots of glitter on her dress. It's funny that the original Classic Merida was just recently on clearance at only $8. The doll herself is identical to the old Merida doll, but she looks quite bare without all her accessories. The only improvement over the old version is the box, which is very pretty with an image of her from the movie and very pretty decorations unique to her, as with the other 2013 Classic Princess dolls' boxes.

A major change, common to all the 2013 Classic Princess dolls, 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.

The 2013 Disney Princess Classic Doll Collection, released on June 10, 2013. They consist of 11-12'' articulated dolls of the 11 official Disney Princesses, from Snow White to Merida, as well as Princes, Villains and Sidekicks. Images from the US Disney Store website. When I get the dolls in person, I will also photograph them boxed, during deboxing and fully deboxed. I will also post reviews and comparative photos.

Product information from the US Disney Store website:

Classic Disney Princess Merida Doll - 12''

$14.95

Item No. 6070040900684P

Classic Dolls $10 each when you buy 2 or more

Aim for fun

Revisit the epic story of Brave with the newest Disney Princess. This Classic Merida Doll, looking regal in her signature green gown, with her bow and arrow in hand, is ready for wherever imagination and adventure take her.

Magic in the details...

•Deluxe satin costume of Merida's Adventure Dress with detachable cloak

•Includes archery glove, shoes, bow, bow compartment, and arrow accessories

•Fully poseable

•Packaging includes QR code that can be scanned with your smart phone for a special movie moment of your favorite Disney Princess

•Pair with the 12'' Queen Elinor Classic Doll, and King Fergus Classic Doll, sold separately

•Part of the Disney Princess Classic Doll Collection

The bare necessities

•Ages 3+

•Plastic / polyester

•12'' H

•Imported

Safety

WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - Small Parts. Not for children under 3 years.

Deboxing LE Elena. All covers are removed, leaving her on the cardboard backing, which is free standing.

I got the Elena of Avalor LE 17 inch Doll from my local Disney Store on the release day, Tuesday November 21, 2017. I went to my store at 11:30 am, instead of my usual line up before the store opens for LE doll releases. There were three of the doll behind the counter, but placed sideways and with no promo placard. So it wasn't obvious that there was a Limited Edition doll release today. The CM I bought the doll from didn't seem to know anything about the release, so I don't know how many dolls the store got in, how many they sold, or how many were remaining. I took the first doll that was handed to me, since the doll looked perfect to me. She is #1375 of 6000.

Elena of Avalor Designer Doll - Limited Edition

US Disney Store

Released online and in-store 2017-11-21

Purchased in-store 2017-11-21

#1375 of 6000

$119.95

Item No. 6003040900403P

Collectors and fans of Elena of Avalor alike will adore this highly detailed designer doll featuring the teenager in charge. Looking regal in her embroidered, rhinestone-studded dress, this limited edition doll will become a treasured favorite.

Safety

WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - Small Parts. Not for children under 3 years.

Magic in the details

Please note: Purchase of this item is limited to 1 per Guest.

• Limited Edition of 6000

• Certificate of Authenticity

• Fully poseable

• Multi-layered dress features embroidered and rhinestone details

• Removable tiara, bracelet, and shoes (earrings are attached)

• Scepter features rhinestone accents

• Includes display stand

• Scenic display presentation box

• Inspired by Elena of Avalor on Disney Channel

The bare necessities

• Plastic

• 16'' H

• Imported

Ariel and Eric are deboxed, and are sitting in the rowboat.

I got the Ariel and Eric 'Kiss the Girl' playset yesterday (Tuesday October 23) from my local Disney Store. It came out in the UK about three weeks ago, and I have been anxiously waiting for it to arrive in the US since then. It is in some stores in the US, but not online in the US ShopDisney site yet. It costs $59.95 (twice as much as the previous Classic Disney Doll playsets that came out this year), and is in a huge box. It has Ariel and Eric in a rowboat, with fishes and Flounder spouting water around them. There is also a Sebastian figure, and two more outfits for Ariel (mermaid and pink). I show the set boxed, during deboxing, and fully deboxed in various configurations. I put the set in front of the background formed by the inner box, and finally rebox the set.

Ariel is sporting her blue kingdom tour dress, and finally has her hair parted in the correct side of her head (on her left). She also has some heavily gelled bangs on her right side reminiscent of Snow Queen Elsa's crown of bangs.

Eric is in white shirt and blue pants, with black boots. He is remarkable in that he is the first Classic Prince doll to be fully articulated. He has the same body as Li Shang and Flynn Rider of the 2017 Disney Designer Collection limited edition doll sets. So he has a swivel jointed neck, and ball jointed elbows, wrists, hips, knees and ankles. He can also sit without splaying his legs. As with most Prince dolls, he has a smaller head than his Princess, Ariel, which looks strange when they are side by side.

The boat can be separated from the base, consisting of the plastic water and fish. The oars can be separated from the boat. Sebastian can free stand, or can be inserted into peg at the bow of the boat.

This is a great set, and I think is worth the cost. The only problem is to find a place to put it, especially if it is out of the box.

2016 Classic Ariel has been completely deboxed. She is standing on her fins, supported by a Kaiser stand (not included with the doll). I have left Flounder out of these photos, to see Ariel better.

Detailed photos of the new Classic Ariel doll. I love her face. But most of her hair is very stiff with hair product, so I found it hard to make it neater and fix the stray hairs. Her satin fins are okay, but there is a stained patch (glue?). I like the 2012 Classic Ariel fins better, but these new ones are definitely better than the tulle fins that most recent Classic Ariel dolls have had. Under her glittering tail, she has rubber legs, with fixed angled feet and internal click stop knees. I was going to compare her side by side with last year's Classic Ariel, but I can't find the old Ariel at the moment.

Ariel Classic Doll with Flounder Figure - 12''

US Disney Store

Released online 2016-06-20

Purchased online 2016-06-20

Received 2016-06-22

$16.95

Item No. 6001040901381P

I just received the 2011 D23 Expo Exclusive Disney Princess Designer Collection Silver Cinderella Doll. She is #116 of 250. The doll, case and slipcover are in near mint condition. I bought her from another doll collector, through a Disney doll group. I thought I would never own this doll, but now I do.

She is 11 1/2 inches tall, and is fully posable. Her gown and headband are silver rather than the blue of the LE 8000 Designer Cinderella. She has many more rhinestones in her bodice than Blue Cinderella, which is the only other difference between the two dolls. She also celebrates the 25th anniversary of the Disney Store. Both the D23 logo and the Disney Store 25th Anniversary logo are part of the graphics of the slipcover. She is really cool, being the first D23 exclusive doll, and also the rarest.

I show Silver Cinderella boxed, with the slipcover on and off. I also show her next to my blue Designer Cinderella (#1999 of 8000), who has been deboxed and reposed in her display case, without the covers and backing.

Anna's coronation gown is fairly accurate, except for the heavily glittered skirt. I would have preferred the version that was in the Disney Parks Anna Doll Dress Set (2016). The glitter sheds readily, including on her legs, which is hard to get off since the rubbery legs have a sticky surface. However, the glitter does make the skirt stiff so it can keep a full shape with the need for a petticoat. Her pendant necklace is by far the most accurate that has been produced for a 12 inch doll. Her face mold is the same as the one they produced for the OFA 12 inch Anna dolls. Her face paint is very similar, except that they made her freckles more prominent and her rouge is darker. Her hair is also essentially the same as on the OFA doll, except for a prominent white streak. Whereas the pendant looks very good, her crown looks mighty cheap. She has black flats. Her outfit is a definite improvement over the 2014 Deluxe Singing Anna Doll, but I wish she had her old cute face.

I just bought the newly released 12 inch singing dolls from my local Disney Store. They are not yet available online. They had Aurora (as Briar Rose), Belle (in her Winter outfit) and Anna (in her Coronation outfit). They are $19.95 each, and have the same packaging as the Ariel, Cinderella, Elsa, Jasmine and Moana singing dolls released in 2018. They sing for about 15 seconds when you twist their left hand (to your right as you face them). Aurora sings 'Once Upon a Dream' acapella, Belle sings 'Something There' acapella and Anna sings 'Love Is an Open Door' with musical accompaniment.

Classic Disney Princess Rapunzel Wedding Doll -- 12''

Disney Store US

Released online 2012-09-17

Was available in some Disney Stores a couple of weeks ago

Product description from the US Disney Store website:

Classic Disney Princess Rapunzel Wedding Doll -- 12''

Item No. 6070040900210P

Our Price: $14.50

With her short brown hair, Rapunzel is set for happily ever romance with this ''Special Wedding Edition!'' Rapunzel Doll. Her signature long blonde locks have gone and the new look Disney Princess is set for her big day wearing a glamorous wedding gown.

Product Details

•Deluxe wedding gown features satin with filigree design, coordinating underskirt, puff sleeves, gold brocade trim, tiara and veil

•Poseable arms and legs

•Combines with our Tangled Classic Flynn Rider Doll and Tangled Classic Mother Gothel Doll, each sold separately

•Coordinates with Rapunzel Classic Doll Collection Accessory Set

•Part of the Disney Princess Classic Doll Collection

•Plastic/polyester

•12'' H

•Ages 3+

•Imported

WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.

disneypinforum.com/showthread.php?10903-New-Disney-Store-...

As discovered by Shivatopia on July 27, 2012, images for a not yet released wedding Rapunzel 12'' doll with short brown hair. She is of the new design, so she has the redesigned face, and full articulation in the legs. The wedding dress is simplified compared to the older wedding Rapunzel, with long braided blonde hair. It lacks the gold trim in the skirt, and the bodice's design is simplified. But unlike the brown haired wedding Rapunzel in the UK Tangled wedding doll set, the dress has the same printed pattern in the white satin portion of the dress as does the blonde wedding Rapunzel. It is unclear whether the gold and pink center panel of the skirt is actually a full skirt, as in the blonde version.

Detailed photos of the Olaf's Frozen Adventure Elsa Limited Edition Doll. I got her from my local Disney Store on release day, Tuesday December 12, 2017, along with Anna. I was the only one waiting for the dolls before the store opened. She is #3818 of 7000.

I like her very much, both her new face and outfit. But she does have a couple of defects. One is that her hair is a bit messy on top, where part of her crown of bangs going the wrong way. The other is that there is a shallow cut on her forehead, that is especially visible when looking straight on in bright lighting. I think of it as a scar from the fight in the ice castle. The nicest thing I've discovered about the doll is that she has dark blue ice heels.

I show her in box, and with all the covers removed. I will debox her later. I show her next to my deboxed Frozen Fever Elsa doll and Harrods Snow Queen Elsa doll. Unlike those two dolls, OFA Elsa's cape doesn't have any embroidery. The snowflake and icicle patterns are depicted using glued on silver glitter appliques and clear crystals. Her dress does have considerable use of embroidery.

Elsa Doll - Olaf's Frozen Adventure - Limited Edition

US Disney Store

Released online and in-store 2017-12-12

$119.95

Item No. 6003040900404P

Evil Queen Couture de Force Figurine by Enesco

US Disney Store

Released online August 19, 2013

This and the other Couture de Force figurines have been frustratingly hard to order, as the Disney Store website let you add them to your bag, but on check out it kept on saying that were out of stock. I finally was able to order Snow White and Evil Queen yesterday (9/9/2013) after three weeks of trying.

Product information:

Evil Queen Couture de Force Figurine by Enesco

$64.95

Item No. 6811101040326P

Vanity faire

Disney Couture de Force is a fully-sculptured designer figure collection re-imagining our reigning princesses and vampy villains in haute couture. Exacting detail, faux jewels and opalescent paints bring each sculpture to life.

Magic in the details...

•Fully sculptured figurine

•Embellished with faceted gems, opalescent paint, glitter, air-brush paint techniques and stylized floral and lace patterning

•Artist David Pacheco

•Part of the Disney Couture de Force Collection by Enesco

The bare necessities

•Stone resin / polyester

•8 1/4'' H x 5 1/4'' W x 5 3/4'' D

•Imported

Delivery

Express shipping not available for this item. This item cannot be shipped internationally or outside the contiguous United States. It can only be shipped to a physical address, not to a P.O. Box, APO or FPO address. Please allow 2-3 weeks for delivery.

Lineup of all five doll sets in the Disney Fairytale Designer Collection. They are shown in order of their release:

Snow White and the Prince (August 20-21, #4508 of 6000)

Rapunzel and Flynn (September 3-4, #12 of 6000)

Jasmine and Aladdin (September 17-18, #12 of 6000)

Belle and the Beast (October 1-2, #12 of 6000)

Ariel and Eric (October 15-16, #12 of 6000)

I pre-ordered the full complete collection at the D23 Expo on August 9, 2013, and received it today, October 15, 2013.

All the dolls but Snow White have are numbered 12 of 6000! This is by far the lowest LE number that I have ever gotten. Plus 12 is a very cool number on its own, and is also exactly 1/500 of the edition size. Snow White is numbered 4508 of 6000.

Disney Fairytale Designer Collection Doll Set - Pre-Order

US Disney Store

Went live at 2013-08-12 12:13 AM PDT

Product information:

Disney Fairytale Designer Collection Doll Set - Pre-Order

$649.75

Item No. 6070040900920P

Reserve by clicking Pre-Order now! We expect this item to be available by 10/15/2013. You will be notified via email when it is ready to ship.

Once upon a time . . .

Inspired by Disney's heritage of fairytales comes this spectacular set of limited edition collectible dolls. Featuring exquisite costumes, the set of five Disney Princesses and their beaus will be cherished happily ever after.

Magic in the details...

Available to own October 15, 2013

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

The Disney Fairytale Designer Collection was carefully crafted by artists inspired by Disney's true heritage of the fairytale beginning with their 1937 classic, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. Celebrating the magical moment in the fairytale when the couples fall in love, five Disney Princesses and their beaus 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 Certificates of Authenticity

•Includes five sets of couples, with each couple coming in its own display case

•Sets include, Snow White and the Prince, Rapunzel and Flynn Rider, Jasmine and Aladdin, Belle and the Beast, Ariel and Eric

•Each set presented in a special keepsake display case with intricate details on the base, including a golden plate with the name of the specific Disney Princess and their partner

•Part of the Disney Fairytale Designer Collection

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

The bare necessities

•Plastic / polyester

•Disney Princesses: 11 1/2''

•Princes: up to 13'' H

•Imported

Anna's coronation gown is fairly accurate, except for the heavily glittered skirt. I would have preferred the version that was in the Disney Parks Anna Doll Dress Set (2016). The glitter sheds readily, including on her legs, which is hard to get off since the rubbery legs have a sticky surface. However, the glitter does make the skirt stiff so it can keep a full shape with the need for a petticoat. Her pendant necklace is by far the most accurate that has been produced for a 12 inch doll. Her face mold is the same as the one they produced for the OFA 12 inch Anna dolls. Her face paint is very similar, except that they made her freckles more prominent and her rouge is darker. Her hair is also essentially the same as on the OFA doll, except for a prominent white streak. Whereas the pendant looks very good, her crown looks mighty cheap. She has black flats. Her outfit is a definite improvement over the 2014 Deluxe Singing Anna Doll, but I wish she had her old cute face.

I just bought the newly released 12 inch singing dolls from my local Disney Store. They are not yet available online. They had Aurora (as Briar Rose), Belle (in her Winter outfit) and Anna (in her Coronation outfit). They are $19.95 each, and have the same packaging as the Ariel, Cinderella, Elsa, Jasmine and Moana singing dolls released in 2018. They sing for about 15 seconds when you twist their left hand (to your right as you face them). Aurora sings 'Once Upon a Dream' acapella, Belle sings 'Something There' acapella and Anna sings 'Love Is an Open Door' with musical accompaniment.

Belle is in her pink and red winter outfit. She has a dark red velvet cape with white fur trim, which is secured with a red ribbon tied in the front. Her pink satin dress skirt has a center light pink panel in the skirt with dark pink glitter roses which don't shed. Her dark brown hair is stiffened in the ends to keep its curl, which looks messy in the box pose. I tried to make it as even and neat as I could after deboxing her, but it still has a Medusa look. She is wearing dark pink flats, which match the color of her skirt.

I just bought the newly released 12 inch singing dolls from my local Disney Store. They are not yet available online. They had Aurora (as Briar Rose), Belle (in her Winter outfit) and Anna (in her Coronation outfit). They are $19.95 each, and have the same packaging as the Ariel, Cinderella, Elsa, Jasmine and Moana singing dolls released in 2018. They sing for about 15 seconds when you twist their left hand (to your right as you face them). Aurora sings 'Once Upon a Dream' acapella, Belle sings 'Something There' acapella and Anna sings 'Love Is an Open Door' with musical accompaniment.

The Little Mermaid Mini Doll Set

UK Disney Store

Released Feb. 7, 2013

Product Images and Information from the UK Disney Store website

Thanks to FloundersFolly for informing me of this new release.

The Little Mermaid Mini Doll Set

Item No. 411045601105P

£8.00

Description

Now they can dress the Little Mermaid to impress with this fabulous mini doll set that includes three outfits for the Disney princess. The set also includes a hairbrush for brushing those gorgeous red locks.

Product Details

•Mini doll set

•The Little Mermaid

•Two spare outfits

•Includes a hairbrush to brush her beautiful hair

•H33 x W10 x D5cm approx

•Suitable for children aged 3 years+

Disney Fairytales Designer Collection Gift Bag

US Disney Store Product Image

2013-08-07

Premature showing of page for the gift bag for the Disney Fairytales Designer Collection dolls. This should be online only starting on Monday, August 12, 2013.

Disney Fairytales Designer Collection Gift Bag

$0.01

Item No. 6070046110921P

Gift of enchantment

Keep your fondest dreams under wraps with our Disney Fairytales Designer Collection Gift Bag. This golden gift bag was specially created for our limited edition doll collection and features dramatic art of five fairytale couples.

Magic in the details...

Please Note: This item is not for individual sale

•Full color art

•Characters include Snow White, The Prince, Ariel, Prince Eric, Belle, Beast, Aladdin, Jasmine, Rapunzel, and Flynn Rider

•Golden accents and filigree pattern

•Golden satin ribbon handles

•Metal grommets

The bare necessities

•Paper

•16'' H x 8 1/4'' W x 8 1/4'' D

•Imported

The Designer Snow White is fully deboxed, and put back on her display stand, holding her purse but without her fur stole. She is standing on the red carpet stage.

Her fur stole is removable, and has snap closures to secure it to her arms. But her train is only removable on one side, the other side being sewn to her gown. She has the standard Designer Princess doll body, with swivel waist and rubber legs with internal knee joints and angled feet. Her elbow joints seem to be slightly different than those of my other Designer Princesses. Her included display stand is of different design than the similar saddle stands of the 17 inch LE dolls, in that there is a cross member that prevents the doll from swaying from side to side, which is useful when she is carrying the heavy metal purse accessory. The fur stole also helps to accommodate the purse's weight.

I received my Disney Designer Collection Premiere Series Snow White Limited Edition Doll today. I had ordered her online at the release day, shortly after 12 AM in the morning of Saturday October 6, 2018. She is #1301 of 4100. She came in a shipper box that is approximately the same size as the LE 17 inch doll shippers. It original shipping label said GIRLS TOYS LE PR DSGN SNOW DOLL F18, and CART #: 01298. There was a small piece of masking tape stuck to the side of the box with the actual edition number (matching the CoA): 1301. Inside there was another corrugated cardboard box snugly fitting in the outer shipping box. Inside that was the actual doll box, which was covered with tissue paper, and fit snugly in the inner shipping box, with cardboard caps on the top and bottom of the doll box. The shipper box was undamaged in transit, as was the inner box and the doll box itself.

The doll box has folding panels in the front with magnetic closure, with a large design sketch of Snow White and the year 1937 in large numerals. In the background are photographers in silhouette snapping photos, and a red carpet. The back of the box has angled corners, making for a hexagonal shaped box. The sides and back of the box also has images of Snow White. The top of the box has a clear window with the title of the collection in gold lettering. Inside the front covers are replicas of the movie poster, invitation and tickets to the premiere of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs at the Carthay Circle Theatre in Los Angeles, on December 21, 1937. The doll is behind a rectangular viewing window extending almost the full width and height of the box.

The inner box containing the doll and front viewing window can be slid out from the outer box. It is entirely enclosed, so can be displayed as is, without having to deal with the front covers either covering up the doll, or taking up space in front or to the sides of the inner box. The doll is on top a red carpet that has steps in front, and is flocked cardboard.

The doll herself is by far my favorite of the current Designer Premiere Series. I'm slightly biased because Snow White is my favorite Disney Princess, and am so happy that she turned out so well. I think her gown and accessories are very beautifully designed and produced. It also is very fitting for Snow White, and would be something she would wear to the premiere of her own movie.

Disney Villains Designer Collection

Disney Store Display

Release Day, September 10, 2012

Designer Ursula Doll In Display Case

At my Disney Store, the right to buy Maleficent today was ''raffled'' off to twenty lucky people. There were maybe 30-40 people entered, and I was not one of the winners. So I will have to get her online tonight. There were a total of 13,000 of each doll produced, so there should be no problem getting a doll online.

Individual dolls may be purchased online and in stores beginning on September 10, 2012, and ending on October 15. One doll will be made available on in stores Monday of each week. Then on Tuesday (at 12 am Pacific Time) that doll will be available online. Here is the list of the dolls and their release dates:

September 10, 2012: Maleficent, from Sleeping Beauty (1959).

September 17, 2012: Evil Queen, from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937).

September 24, 2012: Queen of Hearts, from Alice in Wonderland (1951).

October 01, 2012: Ursula, from The Little Mermaid (1989).

October 08, 2012: Mother Gothel, from Tangled (2010).

October 15, 2012: Cruella de Vil, from One Hundred and One Dalmations (1961).

In-Store release of Disney Designer Collection Premiere Series merchandise, on Friday September 28, 2018. My local Disney Store had all six of the Designer Princesses on display. Snow White was deboxed, and in a clear plastic display case. The others were in their boxes, and Guests were free to handle the boxes and inspect the dolls up close. They also had several of the ColourPop Designer makeup items for sale. Next to the Designer dolls were items related to them, including jewelry and accessories. The Designer items that were released last week were available for sale here. That included the two LE pin sets, the LE ornament set, the notecard set and wine glass set. I took detailed photos of the Belle and Tiana, the two dolls that I hadn't seen in person yet.

The Designer Dolls release schedule:

US and Canada ($109.95 US):

Snow White, 10/6/2018, LE 4100

Cinderella, 10/13/2018, LE 4400

Jasmine, 10/20/2018, LE 4000

Ariel, 10/27/2018, LE 4500

Tiana, 11/3/2018, LE 4000

Belle, 11/10/2018, LE 4500

UK and Europe (£95, 110 Euros):

Snow White - 9/10, 929 available for UK and Europe

Cinderella – 16/10

Ariel – 30/10

Belle – 13/11

Jasmine – 27/11

Tiana – 11/12

The inner doll box, taken out of the outer box. The Certificate of Authenticity is under it, between the front and back covers.

I received my Disney Designer Collection Premiere Series Snow White Limited Edition Doll today. I had ordered her online at the release day, shortly after 12 AM in the morning of Saturday October 6, 2018. She is #1301 of 4100. She came in a shipper box that is approximately the same size as the LE 17 inch doll shippers. It original shipping label said GIRLS TOYS LE PR DSGN SNOW DOLL F18, and CART #: 01298. There was a small piece of masking tape stuck to the side of the box with the actual edition number (matching the CoA): 1301. Inside there was another corrugated cardboard box snugly fitting in the outer shipping box. Inside that was the actual doll box, which was covered with tissue paper, and fit snugly in the inner shipping box, with cardboard caps on the top and bottom of the doll box. The shipper box was undamaged in transit, as was the inner box and the doll box itself.

The doll box has folding panels in the front with magnetic closure, with a large design sketch of Snow White and the year 1937 in large numerals. In the background are photographers in silhouette snapping photos, and a red carpet. The back of the box has angled corners, making for a hexagonal shaped box. The sides and back of the box also has images of Snow White. The top of the box has a clear window with the title of the collection in gold lettering. Inside the front covers are replicas of the movie poster, invitation and tickets to the premiere of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs at the Carthay Circle Theatre in Los Angeles, on December 21, 1937. The doll is behind a rectangular viewing window extending almost the full width and height of the box.

The inner box containing the doll and front viewing window can be slid out from the outer box. It is entirely enclosed, so can be displayed as is, without having to deal with the front covers either covering up the doll, or taking up space in front or to the sides of the inner box. The doll is on top a red carpet that has steps in front, and is flocked cardboard.

The doll herself is by far my favorite of the current Designer Premiere Series. I'm slightly biased because Snow White is my favorite Disney Princess, and am so happy that she turned out so well. I think her gown and accessories are very beautifully designed and produced. It also is very fitting for Snow White, and would be something she would wear to the premiere of her own movie.

I show her boxed, with the inner box removed from the outer box, and finally with the front viewing window removed from the inner box.

I will fully debox her tomorrow and post photos here when I do.

I got my Couture de Force Elsa figure from the Disney Store on January 6, 2015. She is also available from other sites for a considerable discount from the list price. The details are amazing, and her transparent cape looks like it is actually made of ice. There are a total of five crystals - one in her crown, one in her necklace, one in the snowflake she is holding in her left hand, one in her hair (all of which are round clear gemstones), and a larger rectangular blue stone in her bodice. There is iridescent glitter on the snowflakes in her skirt and cape. There is just one significant paint flaw, with some paint rubbed off or missing from one of her fingers. I didn't even notice it until I examined a closeup photo that I took of her right hand. Otherwise, she is in perfect condition, with an excellent paint job.

Her face is very pretty, but is not as movie accurate as that of the Grand Jester Elsa. Her face and eyes are too round, and her nose is too narrow and straight. She is 8'' high to the top of her head, slightly taller than the 7 1/2'' H Elsa Grand Jester bust. She is very stable free standing.

Detailed photos of the Olaf's Frozen Adventure Elsa Limited Edition Doll. I got her from my local Disney Store on release day, Tuesday December 12, 2017, along with Anna. I was the only one waiting for the dolls before the store opened. She is #3818 of 7000.

I like her very much, both her new face and outfit. But she does have a couple of defects. One is that her hair is a bit messy on top, where part of her crown of bangs going the wrong way. The other is that there is a shallow cut on her forehead, that is especially visible when looking straight on in bright lighting. I think of it as a scar from the fight in the ice castle. The nicest thing I've discovered about the doll is that she has dark blue ice heels.

I show her in box, and with all the covers removed. I will debox her later. I show her next to my deboxed Frozen Fever Elsa doll and Harrods Snow Queen Elsa doll. Unlike those two dolls, OFA Elsa's cape doesn't have any embroidery. The snowflake and icicle patterns are depicted using glued on silver glitter appliques and clear crystals. Her dress does have considerable use of embroidery.

Elsa Doll - Olaf's Frozen Adventure - Limited Edition

US Disney Store

Released online and in-store 2017-12-12

$119.95

Item No. 6003040900404P

Disney Designer Collection Lithograph Set - Limited Edition

$39.95

Item No. 6505041262586P

US Disney Store

Released Online 2017-09-04

Relive seven magical moments from Disney films with this beautifully rendered lithograph set. Offered in a limited edition of 1,000 sets, these art pieces are sure to become sought-after treasures.

Magic in the details...

• Limited Edition of 1000

• Set of seven artwork pieces

• Films include: The Little Mermaid, Tangled, 101 Dalmatians, Robin Hood, Moana, Mulan, and Pinocchio

• Textured paper

• Golden edging

• Comes in decorative presentation folder

• Part of the Disney Designer Collection

The bare necessities

• Paper

• 8'' H x 12'' W

• All images have landscape (horizontal) orientation

• Imported

Disney Fairytale Designer Collection Limited Edition Pin Set

US Disney Store

Released 2013-08-12

Sold out almost immediately

Disney Fairytale Designer Collection Limited Edition Pin Set

$199.95

Item No. 6763036280121P

Timeless tales

Pin your fondest hopes and dreams on our limited edition boxed set of five glittering cloisonné couples inspired by favorite Disney fairytale films, each with an elegant designer touch.

Magic in the details...

In response to our loyal Guests' requests, each Guest will be limited to ordering a maximum of one of this item per order.

•Limited Edition of 250

•Set of five Disney pins include Rapunzel with Flynn; Belle with Beast; Jasmine with Aladdin; Ariel with Eric; and Snow White with her Prince

•Enameled cloisonné

•Golden finish

•Glitter and translucent enamel accents

•Mickey icon pinbacks

•Comes in box with embossed golden foil logo and filigree cover

•Part of the Disney Fairytale Designer Collection

The bare necessities

•Metal / enamel / paper

•Pins 2 1/2'' H

•Box 7'' H x 9'' W x 1 3/4'' D

•Imported

Deboxing the set.

I got the Ariel and Eric 'Kiss the Girl' playset yesterday (Tuesday October 23) from my local Disney Store. It came out in the UK about three weeks ago, and I have been anxiously waiting for it to arrive in the US since then. It is in some stores in the US, but not online in the US ShopDisney site yet. It costs $59.95 (twice as much as the previous Classic Disney Doll playsets that came out this year), and is in a huge box. It has Ariel and Eric in a rowboat, with fishes and Flounder spouting water around them. There is also a Sebastian figure, and two more outfits for Ariel (mermaid and pink). I show the set boxed, during deboxing, and fully deboxed in various configurations. I put the set in front of the background formed by the inner box, and finally rebox the set.

Ariel is sporting her blue kingdom tour dress, and finally has her hair parted in the correct side of her head (on her left). She also has some heavily gelled bangs on her right side reminiscent of Snow Queen Elsa's crown of bangs.

Eric is in white shirt and blue pants, with black boots. He is remarkable in that he is the first Classic Prince doll to be fully articulated. He has the same body as Li Shang and Flynn Rider of the 2017 Disney Designer Collection limited edition doll sets. So he has a swivel jointed neck, and ball jointed elbows, wrists, hips, knees and ankles. He can also sit without splaying his legs. As with most Prince dolls, he has a smaller head than his Princess, Ariel, which looks strange when they are side by side.

The boat can be separated from the base, consisting of the plastic water and fish. The oars can be separated from the boat. Sebastian can free stand, or can be inserted into peg at the bow of the boat.

This is a great set, and I think is worth the cost. The only problem is to find a place to put it, especially if it is out of the box.

Deboxing Tiana. I fixed the broken purse chain by using thread. It took me three tries and about 45 minutes to fix it so it didn't come loose again while posing her with the purse. I left the rubber band that secures the purse chain to her shoulder alone.

I received my Premiere Series Tiana doll on Friday, November 9. I had ordered her online from the Disney Store when she was released last Saturday, November 3, 2018. She is #253 of 4000. She is unusual in that her CoA number is only one greater than the Cart #252 that is on the original shipper label. All the other Premiere Series dolls so far have had an edition number 3 greater than the Cart #. The box and doll are close to perfect, except for a broken chain on her purse. I have read that this is a fairly common defect in the doll. Rather than trying to get a replacement from the Disney Store I think I will try to fix it on my own. She has a beautiful face, but the outfit is my least favorite of the series. The large yellow green cloth flower on her chest is really tacky and distracting, and covers her neck and part of her face. The neon yellow green of the skirt is also too gaudy for me, looks like a tutu, and the floral embroidery on her skirt looks childish. Her shoes are lovely, however. She is the fifth of the six doll series, with Belle being the last release in the US and Canada.

I show the box, and the doll with successive layers of the box removed, until the doll is in clear view. I will debox the doll soon.

Tiana Disney Designer Collection Premiere Series Doll - Limited Edition

US Disney Store

Released online and in store 2018-11-03

Sold out online in less than 10 minutes

Purchased online 2018-11-03

Received 2018-11-09

#253 of 4000

$109.95

Item No. 6003040900600P

The Disney Designer Collection proudly presents our Premiere Series Tiana Limited Edition Doll inspired by the fashions of 2009 when red carpet fashion presented bold contemporary looks kissed by personal style.

Safety

WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - Small Parts. Not for children under 3 years.

Magic in the details

Please note: Purchase of this item is limited to 1 per Household.

The Disney Designer Collection is proud to present the Premiere Series, breathtaking collector's dolls inspired by the fashions on runways and red carpets during the year of each theatrical debut. The dolls, garments and accessories have been carefully crafted to combine a moment in fashion history with the unmistakable signature icons of our beloved Disney heroines.

The Princess and the Frog premiered in 2009 during a time when red carpet fashion merged with personal style to create bold, statement-making looks.

• Limited Edition of 4,000

• Certificate of Authenticity

• 2009 fashion-inspired designer Tiana doll

• Beautifully sculpted and highly detailed

• Delicate airbrushed cheeks

• Eyelashes

• Rooted hair, finely styled

• Tailored jacket with embroidered trims and rosette applique on shoulder

• Silken wrapped bodice

• Embroidered top skirt with floral filigree and rosette appliques

• Triple-layer tiered tulle underskirts

• Silvertone finish metal jewelry with faceted gems

• Silvertone finish metal shoulder bag

• Matching pumps with ankle straps

• Doll stand

• Deluxe display packaging with full-length picture window and dramatic skylight window

• Flocked red carpet stage

• ''Doorway'' cover opens outward with magnetic closure

• Fashion illustration graphics and metallic inks

• 2009 inspired decorative movie tickets, poster, and premiere invitations tucked inside

• Disney's The Princess and the Frog premiered in Los Angeles on November 25, 2009, followed by U.S.A. general release on December 11, 2009

• Part of the Disney Designer Collection Premiere Series

Please note: Not a toy. Intended for adult collectors.

The bare necessities

• Plastic / polyester / metal

• 11 1/2'' H

• Box 16 1/2'' H x 12 1/2'' W x 6'' D

• Imported

I just received the Snow White Dance Party Playset from the Disney Store. I had ordered two of them when they were released last Monday (Sept 24), and they came in the original shipper box packed together. That reminds me of how the two Disney Princess Designer Collection Snow White dolls came two to a box when I ordered them together. The two playsets were placed facing each other, with a tissue paper between them and on top, with no wriggle room. The shipper box was intact except for a small dent in one corner, which translated into a dent in one of the playsets. The other playset box was in almost perfect condition, so I chose the dented one to debox.

It is available online in the US ShopDisney site for $29.95, but I haven't seen it in the local Disney Stores yet.

This is a wonderful set depicting one of the best scenes in Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. Snow White dances with Dopey (who is standing on Sneezy), while Grumpy plays the organ. There is also a chair, a bluebird and a small deer in the set. Snow White is a 11.5 inch tall Classic Princess doll with an accurate depiction of her Princess gown. There is glitter on her dark blue bodice, but none on her pale yellow skirt. She has flat feet and yellow flats. Her hair is heavily gelled to keep its style, so it is quite stiff throughout.

The rest of the contents of the set are figures. Grumpy is made to sit in the organ seat, with his hands on the keyboard. The organ pipes move up and down when Grumpy's accordion-like seat is pressed. The deer free stands very stably. Dopey is in a long coat, with Sneezy underneath him. Sneezy is mostly hidden under the coat, but his lower legs and feet stick out the bottom. Dopey/Sneezy can free stand very stably, even with the odd dancing stance of Sneezy's feet.

The cardboard backing has artwork depicting the inside of the Dwarfs' cottage. So after deboxing the contents, the backing can be opened up to provide a backdrop for the dancing scene.

The set can be placed back in the original box after deboxing, which I show in my last photo.

Snow White Dance Party Playset

US Shop Disney Site

Released online 2018-09-24

Ordered online 2018-09-24

Received 2018-10-02

$29.95

Item No. 6005040900551P

The Little Mermaid 2-Disc Combo Pack with FREE Lithograph Set Offer - Pre-Order

The Diamond Edition 2-Disc Blu-ray/DVD release of The Little Mermaid was pre-ordered in store on July 29, 2013. The set of four lithographs was given immediately. The movie itself will be available on October 1, 2013. A voucher was given, stapled to a voucher holder, with a $10/$20 off coupon included for future purchases at the store.

Toddler Brave Merida Doll -- 16'' H

Disney/Pixar Animators' Collection Merida Doll - 16''

Side by side comparison of the original 2012 Merida Toddler Doll versus the newly released 2013 Merida Animator Doll. They are both 16'' H dolls depicting Merida as a toddler. The head and body of the dolls are identical, and their faces and hair are very similar. The only major change is in their outfits. Following is a detailed comparative review of the two dolls.

Face and head: Their head sculpts are identical. Their faces are almost identical, with some very minor changes, some of which might be factory variances. The outer boundary line of the iris is darker in the new doll. The printing of the eyes is a little coarser on the new doll. The rouge on the cheeks is a little fainter on the new doll. Her lips are a lighter shade of pink. Her freckles are slightly darker. None of these differences are very noticeable unless you look at the two dolls closely side by side.

Hair: The hair on the two dolls are very similar, with the same rusty red orange color and same style, except that the older doll had tighter curls. But the new doll's hair is significantly improved over last year. Her curls are very soft to the touch, and looks great right out of the box. The only hair product used is on the hair over her forehead, to keep her hair out of her face. This is in contrast with the original doll, which had so much hair product that her hair was very stiff and hard to the touch, especially in the front and sides.

Outfits: The two dolls have very different outfits, as they represent two different outfits from the movie.

Merida's new outfit, a version of the dark blue green Adventure dress, with gold trim, puffy short sleeves, and a tartan sash wrapped around her waist, looks really nice. It is covered by blue glitter that is sprayed on. The glitter does shed a little, but far less than on most of the Classic Disney Princess Dolls. Her white stockings are the same knit cloth as the of the original Merida toddler doll, but are an inch higher, covering up her belly button. Her shoes are a dark blue green color, matching her dress. She has dark blue green painted on panties, matching her dress.

Merida's old outfit, a version of the Formal dress, is a made of light blue green satin, with gold collar, long sleeves, and a gold satin sash. It is glitter free. She has white stretch stockings that go up to her waist, just below her belly button, but don't quite cover up her painted on panties. She has light blue green shoes that match the color of her dress. Her painted on panties are golden yellow, matching the color of her sash.

Both outfits look good on the doll, and are good representations of her movie outfits, modified and simiplied for the toddler doll. I prefer the light blue dress because it is glitter free, and hence is softer and smoother, and doesn't shed.

Summary: I prefer the new 2013 Merida doll over the original 2012 doll. The softness of her hair makes a big positive difference on her appearance and her feel when handling her. The glitter on her outfit doesn't shed so much, so it isn't such a big negative. I wish Animator Merida came with a bow and arrow, but you could borrow those from the Talking Merida doll, or the first LE Merida doll.

Comparing the Oz (Oscar Diggs) dolls made by the Disney Store versus those made by Tollytots, for the upcoming Disney movie Oz The Great and Powerful. The dolls are posed together, and compared in written reviews.

OZ (Oscar Diggs) Doll - Oz The Great and Powerful - 12''

US Disney Store

$34.50

Released online February 5, 2013

Released in stores February 15, 2013

Purchased in store February 15, 2013

Oz (Oscar Diggs) 12'' Fashion Doll With China Girl 4'' Mini Doll

By Tollytots, a division of Jakks Pacific

$19.99

Released by Target online February 5, 2013

Purchased from Target online on February 6, 2013

Received on February 14, 2013

In these photos, the Disney Store doll is on the left, and Tollytots doll on the right, except for the boxed photo, where they are reversed. The succeeding photos have them free standing side by side, wearing their top hats and carrying their traveling bags.

My review will breakdown the differences in the dolls in various physical categories.

Packaging:

The Disney Store doll comes in a plastic and cardboard box, where three sides and the top are clear plastic to view the doll. Once the front plastic lid is removed, the doll is in the clear, attached to the cardboard backing. There are numerous wires, plastic straps and ties to remove to get the doll and accessories out of the packaging, but less than is usual for a female doll with a dress. I decided to leave a couple of T-tabs that pinned his jacket closed.

The Tollytots doll comes in a plastic and cardboard box that has a clear viewing window to see the doll. It is in a box in a box that takes a bit of time to finally get the doll in the clear. Then there are numerous packaging restraints that have to removed to remove the doll from the backing and spacers.

Face:

The Disney Store doll's face is much more movie accurate, bearing a strong resemblance to the movie character. He also has side glancing eyes, darker facial hair, eyebrows that are closer to his eyes, and darker lip color. He has a more serious and determined expression than the Tollytots doll, who has a blank stare and bland expression. His skin color is also more accurate, being a paler color than the Tollytots doll medium tan color.

Hair:

The Disney Store doll has dark brown molded hair, that is in a short curly hairdo. It is close in look to the movie character. The Tollytots doll has rooted hair that is a mixture of dark brown and black strands. It is short and straight, and is fairly neat although it has little hair product, and is soft and resilient. There are a few stray hairs that I was able to tame with my fingers. It isn't very movie accurate, as it is straight rather than curly. However, I appreciate the effort to make his hair rooted, rather than molded, which makes the doll more realistic.

Outfits:

The Disney Store doll comes with a black coat with satin lining, full black satin vest with four buttons (nonfunctional, as it has a velcro closure), white dress shirt with one nonfunctional button (has velcro closure in the back), black satin bow tie (sewn to the shirt), black and gray pinstriped pants. It looks to be fairly movie accurate, but fits awkardly on the Disney Prince body, looking bulky.

The Tollytots doll has a black faux wool coat. Under that is a black satin half vest (a front panel sewn into the shirt) with fake embroidered buttons, then a white satin shirt with a sewn on black satin tie. Finally he has dark gray pinstriped dress pants. The outfit fits much better on the Tollytots doll than on the DS doll, due in large part to the slimmer body of the Tollytots doll.

Shoes:

The Disney Store doll has black patent leather boots, of the usual Disney Prince design. It isn't very movie accurate, as well as looking more like rainboots than dress shoes, and being way too large (to fit the DS doll's huge feet). The Tollytots doll has dark gray ankle high boots that are nicely detailed, and look more movie accurate. They are much smaller and slimmer than the DS shoes, and more fashionable looking.

Body:

The Disney Store doll has the usual Disney Store Prince body, with huge hands and feet, and bulked up torso. The Tollytots doll has a much slimmer body, with smaller hands and feet. His fingers are curled, making his hands much better at holding items, such as the handle of his traveling bag. The Tollytots doll has a more elegant look, which helps his outfit look better on him too.

Articulation:

The Disney Store doll has the usual Disney Prince articulation. His neck rotates about a single plane, and cannot tilt up or down. His arms are ball joints, but his elbows are hinge joints, and he has no wrist joints, so cannot twist his arms or hands around. He has ball jointed hips, but only internal click stop hinged knees, and no ankle joints.

The Tollytots doll has a ball jointed neck, so can tilt his head up and down to an extent, as well as rotate his head around. But his neck joint is rather loose and sloppy, so doesn't hold a tilted pose very well. His shoulder and elbows are ball jointed, so he has more freedom of movement in his arms than the DS doll, and can rotate his hands with his lower arms, for more realistic poses. He has ball jointed hips, but no knee or ankle joints. Overall I think the Tollytots has the better articulation.

Accessories:

The Disney Store doll has a top hat and traveling bag that are close in appearance to the movie props. The top hat has a smooth surface, and taller and wider than the Tollytots doll's hat. It looks and fits better and is more movie accurate. His traveling bag is larger, has wear and scruff marks making it more realistic looking than the plain looking Tollytots bag. However, with the Tollytots doll's curved fingers, he can actually wrap his fingers around the handle of the bag, which the DS doll cannot do. Therefore it looks better on him, and is much easier to secure using a single rubber band. The DS doll needed two rubber bands to secure the bag on his hand, and it still looks less realistic, as his hand is draped over the handle, rather than being wrapped around it.

Summary:

The Disney Store doll, while having the disadvantage of the awkward looking Disney Prince body, which also makes his outfit look ill fitting, is a much more accurate representation of the movie character. His serious expression also helps and better details in his outfit and accessories make him look like an actual movie character, rather than just a generic doll.

On the other hand, the Tollytots doll is only $20 versus $35 for the Disney doll. Plus it comes with the well made and movie accurate mini China Girl doll, which costs an additional $9.50 from the Disney Store.

The Art of Ariel Charm Bracelet Watch

Art of Ariel Collection

Disney Store

Debuted at the 2013 D23 Expo, August 10, 2013

Released online August 19, 2013

First Look

This is a very beautiful and well made heavy duty charm bracelet with a watch. The watch has a portrait of Ariel made by Enrique Pita. It is adjustable in length from about 7'' to 8 1/2'' long. In contrast with the Ariel Charm Bracelet released earlier this year (currently sold out), it has no charms of sidekick characters from The Little Mermaid. It is clearly meant to be for adults, to wear or to collect.

Note: Despite the name of the item and what the description states below, there was no D23 sticker on the lid of my watch case.

Product Information:

The Art of Ariel Charm Bracelet Watch - D23

$99.95

Item No. 2092048070883P

Tide and time

Voyage to a timeless tale while wearing Ariel's treasured chain link bracelet with petite watch pendant and a bounty of sea harvest charms, including shimmering gem starfish, seashells and pearled bangles.

Magic in the details...

• Chunky chain link bracelet with toggle clasp

• Charms include pocket watch with Ariel face, two faceted starfish gems, two faceted gem seashells, sculptured metal seashell, enameled starfish with gem center and a host of faux pearls

• Silvertone finish hardware

• Sweeping second hand

• Stainless steel caseback

• Japan movement

• 2-year limited warranty

• Comes in attractive snapcase with padded lid and special D23 foil sticker

• Celebrating the return of Disney's classic The Little Mermaid on DVD and Blu-ray disc

• Part of The Art of Ariel Collection

The bare necessities

• Metal / glass / plastic

• Watch: 1'' Diameter

• Charms up to 1 1/4'' L

• Watch and bracelet: 8 1/2'' L

• Imported

The Art of Ariel Charm Bracelet Watch

Art of Ariel Collection

Disney Store

Debuted at the 2013 D23 Expo, August 10, 2013

Released online August 19, 2013

First Look

This is a very beautiful and well made heavy duty charm bracelet with a watch. The watch has a portrait of Ariel made by Enrique Pita. It is adjustable in length from about 7'' to 8 1/2'' long. In contrast with the Ariel Charm Bracelet released earlier this year (currently sold out), it has no charms of sidekick characters from The Little Mermaid. It is clearly meant to be for adults, to wear or to collect.

Note: Despite the name of the item and what the description states below, there was no D23 sticker on the lid of my watch case.

Product Information:

The Art of Ariel Charm Bracelet Watch - D23

$99.95

Item No. 2092048070883P

Tide and time

Voyage to a timeless tale while wearing Ariel's treasured chain link bracelet with petite watch pendant and a bounty of sea harvest charms, including shimmering gem starfish, seashells and pearled bangles.

Magic in the details...

• Chunky chain link bracelet with toggle clasp

• Charms include pocket watch with Ariel face, two faceted starfish gems, two faceted gem seashells, sculptured metal seashell, enameled starfish with gem center and a host of faux pearls

• Silvertone finish hardware

• Sweeping second hand

• Stainless steel caseback

• Japan movement

• 2-year limited warranty

• Comes in attractive snapcase with padded lid and special D23 foil sticker

• Celebrating the return of Disney's classic The Little Mermaid on DVD and Blu-ray disc

• Part of The Art of Ariel Collection

The bare necessities

• Metal / glass / plastic

• Watch: 1'' Diameter

• Charms up to 1 1/4'' L

• Watch and bracelet: 8 1/2'' L

• Imported