Deboxing Moana. Front and rear covers taken off. The doll and accessories are now in clear view, but are still attached to the free standing cardboard backing and various plastic supports.

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).

Deboxing Belle. After I removed the rubber band securing the purse chain to her shoulder, I had to use tape to keep it from slipping off of her shoulder (same as with Ariel's purse). Her dress is tight around her hips and legs, so I had to undo it in the back (as well as the outer skirt) in order to pull out the display stand. It was also hard to put the stand back on her. The bracelets are solid rings, so cannot be removed unless you pop off her hands, which I did not try to do. For some of the last photos, I decided to reverse the purse to show the rose rather than the lion. Also I placed the outer skirt a little to the left of where it was in the box pose, to show off her legs.

I was lucky enough to get Belle at the Disney Store today. There was about 70 people entered in the raffle, the most of any release in the series, so I was surprised and happy that I got picked. She is the sixth and final Premiere Series doll to be released. She is #1132 of 4500. I now have all six of the dolls, all gotten first hand, and am glad that the releases are finally over.

I love Belle's face and hair, her Beast purse and her jewelry, but her dress isn't one of my favorites from this series. My doll has some stains on her face, that look like stray hair product. I will clean them off when I debox her. Some strands of her earrings were stuck in her hair, that I freed when I took all the covers off the doll box.

Belle Disney Designer Collection Premiere Series Doll - Limited Edition

US Disney Store

Released online and in store 2018-11-10

Sold out online in less than 10 minutes

$109.95

SOLD OUT

Item No. 6003040900601P

The Disney Designer Collection proudly presents our Premiere Series Belle Limited Edition Doll inspired by the fashions of 1991. Her red carpet couture blooms with luxurious fabrics, dramatic draping, and an enchanting rose print.

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.

Beauty and the Beast was first released in 1991 during a time when red carpet couture bustled with luxe fabrics, dramatic draping, and bold prints.

• Limited Edition of 4,500

• Certificate of Authenticity

• 1991 fashion-inspired designer Belle doll

• Beautifully sculpted and highly detailed

• Delicate airbrushed cheeks

• Eyelashes

• Rooted hair, finely styled

• Satin gown with rose print, full-length lined tunic overskirt, midlength underskirt, and bow sash

• Golden embroidered rose accents

• Gemstone studs

• Organza collar and rosette applique at hip

• Bare shoulders

• Golden finish metal earrings and bracelets

• Golden finish metal Beast shoulder bag

• Shoes

• 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

• 1991 inspired decorative movie tickets, poster, and premiere invitations tucked inside

• Disney's Beauty and the Beast premiered as a Work-in-Progress at the New York Film Festival on September 29, 1991. The finished film premiered at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood on November 13, 1991, opening across the U.S.A. on November 22, 1991.

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

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

The bare necessities

• Plastic / polyester / metal

• 11 1/2'' H

• Box 16 1/2'' H x 12 1/2'' W x 6'' D

• Imported

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 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.

Belle and Beast Mug

Disney Fairytale Designer Collection

US Disney Store

Released 2013-08-12

Product Information:

Belle and Beast Mug

$12.95

Item No. 6551011372247P

Drinkware for Adults $9 each when you buy 2 or more

Magical mornings

Transform any beastly mood to sheer enchantment each and every morning while sipping from Belle's elegant hot beverage mug with golden trims, styled to complement our Disney Fairytale Designer Collection.

Magic in the details...

•''Tulip'' shaped mug with base

•Belle and Beast screen art with floral brocade pattern

•Golden filigree handle and trims

•Golden Disney Fairytale Designer Collection logo inside lip

•Part of the Disney Fairytale Designer Collection

The bare necessities

•Wash thoroughly before first use

•Microwave and dishwasher safe

•Ceramic

•Holds 12 oz.

•5'' H x 4'' Diameter (5 1/2'' W at handle)

•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

Including releases of Disney Wisdom Series 2: Mushu on February 16. And of the Disney Animators' Collection Special Edition Aurora Doll on February 23rd. Also the CM gave me a Friends and Family coupon good for 25% off an order in store or online from February 14 to 18.

Cinderella and Lady Tremaine doll set, with slipcover off. The dolls are inside a display case, with a clear hard plastic cover.

Cinderella and Lady Tremaine Doll Set - Disney Fairytale Designer Collection

$129.95

Item No. 6003040901409P

US Disney Store

Released In Store 2016-09-06

Released Online 2016-090-07

Purchased In Store 2016-09-06

#2287 of 6000

Detailed photos of the Cinderella and Lady Tremaine DFDC limited edition doll set that I bought on the release day (September 6, 2016) from my local Disney Store. There were only about 10 people who entered the raffle for the 18 doll sets available. My set is numbered #2287 of 6000. I didn't see any significant flaws when I inspected the set at the register. I didn't get a gift bag when I bought the set, but returned the next day and they gave me one. The set is still available online, and in some stores as of Friday September 9.

Cinderella does have teeth in her face mold. They are painted over to give the illusion of a closed mouth. But at the angle that her head is positioned, it is hard to see the painted over teeth, and the illusion is very convincing.

Cinderella is wearing dark pink high heels with articulated ankles. She has blemish on her cheek that looks like hair product that spilled onto her face. So I was able to wash it off when I took the cover off the display case. Her hair is stiff with hair product, so I decided to leave her hair alone after deboxing, even though it looks a bit messy, and some of her hair curls around her neck.

When I deboxed Lady Tremaine, I unpinned her skirt so it's much fuller. I also unpinned her scarf so it falls freely from her head. It is sewn to her hair. I left Cindy's skirt pinned together in the front (so it looks pleated), but I may free it later.

This is my favorite set in this year's Designer Collection, and has been since I first saw images of it. Cinderella looks even more beautiful in person than in photos. I love her hair color and her face. Lady Tremaine's outfit is outstanding, and is much better than the one on the 17 inch Limited Edition Lady Tremaine from 2012.

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

Detailed photos of the Olaf's Frozen Adventure Anna Limited Edition Doll. I got her from my local Disney Store on release day, Tuesday December 12, 2017, along with Elsa. I was the only one waiting for the dolls before the store opened. She is #1234 of 7000, which I think is a really cool number.

I like her a lot more than I thought I would from the stock and leaked photos. I don't think she looks goofy, even with her smirk. But I do think that her in box pose is very awkward. The nicest thing I've discovered about the doll is that she has lavender tights, which compares nicely with the green tights of FF Anna.

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 Anna doll, who I think is closest to her in design among the Anna LE dolls.

Anna Doll - Olaf's Frozen Adventure - Limited Edition

US Disney Store

Released online and in-store 2017-12-12

$119.95

Item No. 6003040900405P

I got the Singing Jasmine 11 inch doll from my local Disney Store today. She completes my collection of the 2018 singing Princess dolls by the Disney Store. Here are photos of her in an unopened box. She is available online and in stores in the US and UK.

Jasmine Singing Doll - Aladdin

$19.95

US Disney Store

Item No. 6002040900525P

Sing along with Jasmine as she croons her signature song, ''A Whole New World,'' with just the twirl of her hand. Featuring a colorful outfit and the ability to play music, this singing Jasmine doll will be a playtime sensation.

Safety

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

Magic in the details

• Jasmine singing doll

• Glitter details

• Twirl Jasmine's hand to hear her sing ''A Whole New World''

• Inspired by Aladdin

• Part of the Disney Princess Collection

The bare necessities

• Ages 3+

• Character voice in English

• Requires 3 x AG13 button cell batteries, included

• Plastic / polyester

• 11'' H

• Imported

The Pocahontas Limited Edition 17 inch Doll was released prematurely by the UK Disney Store site on March 1 (US Time), 5 days earlier than the previously announced March 6 release date.

Pocahontas Limited Edition Doll

£80.00

Item no. 460038233434

UK Disney Store

Released Online 2018-03-01

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Painted with the colours of the wind, our Pocahontas doll looks truly exquisite! With a rich colour palette of earth tones accented with turquoise, the limited edition figure wears an intricately detailed dress.

Magic in the details...

• Limited to 4,500 worldwide

• Includes a certificate of authenticity and a display stand

• Long rooted hair with braided detail and headband

• Painted face with rooted eyelashes

• Wears iconic outfit with beaded fringing, embroidered details and asymmetrical hemline

• Floor-length ombre cape

• Feather charm necklace

• Character artwork on window box

• Pocahontas: H46 x W14 x D7cm approx.

• Window box: H48 x W14 x D14.5cm approx.

• Made from plastic

• Warning: not suitable under 36 months due to small parts

• Created for Disney Store

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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

Disneystore (Coco)

Deboxing my 2015 Limited Edition Aladdin 18 Inch Doll. Removed from display stand, and all factory restraints. Laying down with his sword and Abu figure next to him

I got LE Aladdin in person from the Disney Store on the release day (October 13, 2015) for the Aladdin Diamond Edition DVD and Limited Edition Jasmine, Aladdin and Jafar dolls. He is 18 inches tall, and is numbered 2094 of 3500. He has the same construction as the male LE dolls starting from the 2013 Prince Eric doll, with ball jointed elbows, wrists and ankles. He is in his street rat outfit, with a sword and Abu as accessories. He is barefoot and stands flat footed in the box.

Photos only now being uploaded to my Flickr account a year and a half later. I am missing most of the boxed and deboxing photos. I have added a recently taken photo of the Certificate of Authenticity.

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

Flounder Plush - 23'' L - The Little Mermaid

US Disney Store

Released online and in stores July 29, 2013

Purchased July 29, 2013

First Look

Flounder Plush - 23'' L - The Little Mermaid

$39.95

Item No. 1261000440035P

Fish upon a star!

Our supersize Flounder plush is cuddly, funny, and bubbling over with soft-stuffed charm. He's sure to be the best listener to all of your little mermaid's dreams and schemes, happy to help himself to a hug or two!

Magic in the details...

•Detailed plush sculpturing

•Embroidered features

•''Genuine Original Authentic Disney Store'' patch

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

•Part of The Little Mermaid Plush Collection, each sold separately

The bare necessities

•Polyester

•23'' L from nose to tail

•Imported

Deboxing Moana. The doll and accessories have been removed from the backing. Moana still has various factory restraints on her, and is supported by the included display stand. Then the large plastic support piece behind her is removed.

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).

Deboxing Belle. After I removed the rubber band securing the purse chain to her shoulder, I had to use tape to keep it from slipping off of her shoulder (same as with Ariel's purse). Her dress is tight around her hips and legs, so I had to undo it in the back (as well as the outer skirt) in order to pull out the display stand. It was also hard to put the stand back on her. The bracelets are solid rings, so cannot be removed unless you pop off her hands, which I did not try to do. For some of the last photos, I decided to reverse the purse to show the rose rather than the lion. Also I placed the outer skirt a little to the left of where it was in the box pose, to show off her legs.

I was lucky enough to get Belle at the Disney Store today. There was about 70 people entered in the raffle, the most of any release in the series, so I was surprised and happy that I got picked. She is the sixth and final Premiere Series doll to be released. She is #1132 of 4500. I now have all six of the dolls, all gotten first hand, and am glad that the releases are finally over.

I love Belle's face and hair, her Beast purse and her jewelry, but her dress isn't one of my favorites from this series. My doll has some stains on her face, that look like stray hair product. I will clean them off when I debox her. Some strands of her earrings were stuck in her hair, that I freed when I took all the covers off the doll box.

Belle Disney Designer Collection Premiere Series Doll - Limited Edition

US Disney Store

Released online and in store 2018-11-10

Sold out online in less than 10 minutes

$109.95

SOLD OUT

Item No. 6003040900601P

The Disney Designer Collection proudly presents our Premiere Series Belle Limited Edition Doll inspired by the fashions of 1991. Her red carpet couture blooms with luxurious fabrics, dramatic draping, and an enchanting rose print.

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.

Beauty and the Beast was first released in 1991 during a time when red carpet couture bustled with luxe fabrics, dramatic draping, and bold prints.

• Limited Edition of 4,500

• Certificate of Authenticity

• 1991 fashion-inspired designer Belle doll

• Beautifully sculpted and highly detailed

• Delicate airbrushed cheeks

• Eyelashes

• Rooted hair, finely styled

• Satin gown with rose print, full-length lined tunic overskirt, midlength underskirt, and bow sash

• Golden embroidered rose accents

• Gemstone studs

• Organza collar and rosette applique at hip

• Bare shoulders

• Golden finish metal earrings and bracelets

• Golden finish metal Beast shoulder bag

• Shoes

• 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

• 1991 inspired decorative movie tickets, poster, and premiere invitations tucked inside

• Disney's Beauty and the Beast premiered as a Work-in-Progress at the New York Film Festival on September 29, 1991. The finished film premiered at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood on November 13, 1991, opening across the U.S.A. on November 22, 1991.

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

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

The bare necessities

• Plastic / polyester / metal

• 11 1/2'' H

• Box 16 1/2'' H x 12 1/2'' W x 6'' D

• Imported

Which one is better?

Today the Gaston and Belle Doll set arrived.

Gaston looks so cool and realistic.

Belle is a bit disapointing.

She looks a bit dead (she need a bit blush ore something).

And than the whole Hair thing is so weird.

I hope this is the las Time Disney will try that.

The Head is still made of Vinyl and a bit squishy.

It makes absolut no sence to me.

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

Detailed photos of the Olaf's Frozen Adventure Anna Limited Edition Doll. I got her from my local Disney Store on release day, Tuesday December 12, 2017, along with Elsa. I was the only one waiting for the dolls before the store opened. She is #1234 of 7000, which I think is a really cool number.

I like her a lot more than I thought I would from the stock and leaked photos. I don't think she looks goofy, even with her smirk. But I do think that her in box pose is very awkward. The nicest thing I've discovered about the doll is that she has lavender tights, which compares nicely with the green tights of FF Anna.

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 Anna doll, who I think is closest to her in design among the Anna LE dolls.

Anna Doll - Olaf's Frozen Adventure - Limited Edition

US Disney Store

Released online and in-store 2017-12-12

$119.95

Item No. 6003040900405P

I don't know much about her, aside from the fact that she was a European Disney Store Exclusive. Disney is notorious for not putting dates on things

Elsa has been fully deboxed. She is standing, supported by a Kaiser stand.

I got the Anna and Elsa Doll Set for Olaf's Frozen Adventure, from my local Disney Store on Wednesday September 27, 2017. They are in the new Holiday outfits, made of faux suede. Elsa has a cape attached to the back of her dress, and has a fur collar with embedded red jewels. Anna has a jacket that is sewn to her bodice. They both have the new style rubber legs with flat feet. Elsa has flat heeled ice shoes, which are a loose fit. Anna has boots with low heels. Anna is about 1/4 inch taller than Elsa (11 1/2 vs 11 1/4 inches), which looks awkward when they are side by side. They both have new face sculpts, for the first time since their original Classic dolls were introduced in 2013. I like how they look, but I like Elsa more than Anna. The old faces looked younger and cuter, but the new faces are more movie accurate.

Anna and Elsa Classic Doll Set - Olaf's Frozen Adventure - 11 1/2''

$34.95

Item No. 6002040900398P

US Disney Store

Released 2017-09-26

Purchased 2017-09-27

Elsa has been fully deboxed. She is standing, supported by a Kaiser stand.

I got the Anna and Elsa Doll Set for Olaf's Frozen Adventure, from my local Disney Store on Wednesday September 27, 2017. They are in the new Holiday outfits, made of faux suede. Elsa has a cape attached to the back of her dress, and has a fur collar with embedded red jewels. Anna has a jacket that is sewn to her bodice. They both have the new style rubber legs with flat feet. Elsa has flat heeled ice shoes, which are a loose fit. Anna has boots with low heels. Anna is about 1/4 inch taller than Elsa (11 1/2 vs 11 1/4 inches), which looks awkward when they are side by side. They both have new face sculpts, for the first time since their original Classic dolls were introduced in 2013. I like how they look, but I like Elsa more than Anna. The old faces looked younger and cuter, but the new faces are more movie accurate.

Anna and Elsa Classic Doll Set - Olaf's Frozen Adventure - 11 1/2''

$34.95

Item No. 6002040900398P

US Disney Store

Released 2017-09-26

Purchased 2017-09-27

I got the Anna and Elsa Doll Set for Olaf's Frozen Adventure, from my local Disney Store on Wednesday September 27, 2017. They are in the new Holiday outfits, made of faux suede. Elsa has a cape attached to the back of her dress, and has a fur collar with embedded red jewels. Anna has a jacket that is sewn to her bodice. They both have the new style rubber legs with flat feet. Elsa has flat heeled ice shoes, which are a loose fit. Anna has boots with low heels. Anna is about 1/4 inch taller than Elsa (11 1/2 vs 11 1/4 inches), which looks awkward when they are side by side. They both have new face sculpts, for the first time since their original Classic dolls were introduced in 2013. I like how they look, but I like Elsa more than Anna. The old faces looked younger and cuter, but the new faces are more movie accurate.

Anna and Elsa Classic Doll Set - Olaf's Frozen Adventure - 11 1/2''

$34.95

Item No. 6002040900398P

US Disney Store

Released 2017-09-26

Purchased 2017-09-27

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

My Elsa 38 inch My Size Doll by Jakks Pacific (2014) is wearing the newly released Disney Store Deluxe Elsa Costume for Kids from Olaf's Frozen Adventure (2017, size 3). I have her barefoot, as she can't free stand in the current shoes that I had her wearing (which have low heels). The costume is currently available both online and in stores in the US.

Cinderella and Lady Tremaine doll set, with slipcover off. The dolls are inside a display case, with a clear hard plastic cover.

Cinderella and Lady Tremaine Doll Set - Disney Fairytale Designer Collection

$129.95

Item No. 6003040901409P

US Disney Store

Released In Store 2016-09-06

Released Online 2016-090-07

Purchased In Store 2016-09-06

#2287 of 6000

Detailed photos of the Cinderella and Lady Tremaine DFDC limited edition doll set that I bought on the release day (September 6, 2016) from my local Disney Store. There were only about 10 people who entered the raffle for the 18 doll sets available. My set is numbered #2287 of 6000. I didn't see any significant flaws when I inspected the set at the register. I didn't get a gift bag when I bought the set, but returned the next day and they gave me one. The set is still available online, and in some stores as of Friday September 9.

Cinderella does have teeth in her face mold. They are painted over to give the illusion of a closed mouth. But at the angle that her head is positioned, it is hard to see the painted over teeth, and the illusion is very convincing.

Cinderella is wearing dark pink high heels with articulated ankles. She has blemish on her cheek that looks like hair product that spilled onto her face. So I was able to wash it off when I took the cover off the display case. Her hair is stiff with hair product, so I decided to leave her hair alone after deboxing, even though it looks a bit messy, and some of her hair curls around her neck.

When I deboxed Lady Tremaine, I unpinned her skirt so it's much fuller. I also unpinned her scarf so it falls freely from her head. It is sewn to her hair. I left Cindy's skirt pinned together in the front (so it looks pleated), but I may free it later.

This is my favorite set in this year's Designer Collection, and has been since I first saw images of it. Cinderella looks even more beautiful in person than in photos. I love her hair color and her face. Lady Tremaine's outfit is outstanding, and is much better than the one on the 17 inch Limited Edition Lady Tremaine from 2012.

Holiday Anna is fully deboxed. She is standing, supported by the included display stand.

Detailed photos of the Olaf's Frozen Adventure Anna Limited Edition Doll. I got her from my local Disney Store on release day, Tuesday December 12, 2017, along with Elsa. I was the only one waiting for the dolls before the store opened. She is #1234 of 7000, which I think is a really cool number.

I like her a lot more than I thought I would from the stock and leaked photos. I don't think she looks goofy, even with her smirk. But I do think that her in box pose is very awkward. The nicest thing I've discovered about the doll is that she has lavender tights, which compares nicely with the green tights of FF Anna.

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 Anna doll, who I think is closest to her in design among the Anna LE dolls.

Anna Doll - Olaf's Frozen Adventure - Limited Edition

US Disney Store

Released online and in-store 2017-12-12

$119.95

Item No. 6003040900405P

Including releases of Disney Wisdom Series 2: Mushu on February 16. And of the Disney Animators' Collection Special Edition Aurora Doll on February 23rd. Also the CM gave me a Friends and Family coupon good for 25% off an order in store or online from February 14 to 18.

Elsa has been fully deboxed. She is laying down to inspect her outfit.

I got the Anna and Elsa Doll Set for Olaf's Frozen Adventure, from my local Disney Store on Wednesday September 27, 2017. They are in the new Holiday outfits, made of faux suede. Elsa has a cape attached to the back of her dress, and has a fur collar with embedded red jewels. Anna has a jacket that is sewn to her bodice. They both have the new style rubber legs with flat feet. Elsa has flat heeled ice shoes, which are a loose fit. Anna has boots with low heels. Anna is about 1/4 inch taller than Elsa (11 1/2 vs 11 1/4 inches), which looks awkward when they are side by side. They both have new face sculpts, for the first time since their original Classic dolls were introduced in 2013. I like how they look, but I like Elsa more than Anna. The old faces looked younger and cuter, but the new faces are more movie accurate.

Anna and Elsa Classic Doll Set - Olaf's Frozen Adventure - 11 1/2''

$34.95

Item No. 6002040900398P

US Disney Store

Released 2017-09-26

Purchased 2017-09-27

disneystore shibuya....tokyo japan visit,mid summer 2016.

Limited Edition Ariel 17'' Doll - Pre-Order

Disney Store Display

July 29, 2013

Store displays of new releases of The Little Mermaid merchandise by the Disney Store, on July 29, 2013. Includes the pre-order of the Limited Edition 17'' Ariel doll, plush dolls, and play sets.

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

I was surprised that her dress was about a half inch short of floor length. That is probably so that her ice heels can be seen under her dress, when it is pulled tight against her body. Her dress also has a long train, which is hidden when her cape is behind her. Her velvet dress has a deep red satin lining. Her cape has a sheer blue lining. Her cape flows better than those of Snow Queen or Frozen Fever Elsa because it is made from lighter material, and doesn't have any embroidery.

I will compare OFA Elsa with the other 17 inch Elsa dolls soon.

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.

Unlike the comparable dolls Frozen Fever Elsa and Harrods Snow Queen Elsa, 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. I will call her Holiday Elsa since she is in her Christmas outfit.

Elsa Doll - Olaf's Frozen Adventure - Limited Edition

US Disney Store

Released online and in-store 2017-12-12

$119.95

Item No. 6003040900404P

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.

Today the Gaston and Belle Doll set arrived.

Gaston looks so cool and realistic.

Belle is a bit disapointing.

She looks a bit dead (she need a bit blush ore something).

And than the whole Hair thing is so weird.

I hope this is the las Time Disney will try that.

The Head is still made of Vinyl and a bit squishy.

It makes absolut no sence to me.

Inner box has been taken out of the outer box.

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.

Elsa has been fully deboxed. She is standing, supported by a Kaiser stand.

I got the Anna and Elsa Doll Set for Olaf's Frozen Adventure, from my local Disney Store on Wednesday September 27, 2017. They are in the new Holiday outfits, made of faux suede. Elsa has a cape attached to the back of her dress, and has a fur collar with embedded red jewels. Anna has a jacket that is sewn to her bodice. They both have the new style rubber legs with flat feet. Elsa has flat heeled ice shoes, which are a loose fit. Anna has boots with low heels. Anna is about 1/4 inch taller than Elsa (11 1/2 vs 11 1/4 inches), which looks awkward when they are side by side. They both have new face sculpts, for the first time since their original Classic dolls were introduced in 2013. I like how they look, but I like Elsa more than Anna. The old faces looked younger and cuter, but the new faces are more movie accurate.

Anna and Elsa Classic Doll Set - Olaf's Frozen Adventure - 11 1/2''

$34.95

Item No. 6002040900398P

US Disney Store

Released 2017-09-26

Purchased 2017-09-27

awww jane darling was a bit disappointed she couldn't tag along....scarlett is bragging a bit here hehe...her face says it all..

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.

Maleficent Mug - Sleeping Beauty

US Disney Store

Released 2014-07-28

Sold Out online

Purchased 2014-07-28

Received 2014-08-05

$14.95

Item No. 6551011372793P

Spell breaker

Lift the spell over sleepy mornings with a potent potion in this Maleficent mug featuring eye-opening original animation production art from Walt Disney's Sleeping Beauty.

Magic in the details...

• Hot beverage mug

• Maleficent and Diablo screen art

• Sculptured Raven on handle

• Original Walt Disney Studios animation art

• ''The Art of Aurora'' logo on inner lip

• Golden trims

• Celebrating the return of Walt Disney's Sleeping Beauty to DVD and Blu-ray Disc

• Pair with our Aurora Mug - Sleeping Beauty, sold separately

• Part of The Art of Aurora Collection

The bare necessities

• Wash thoroughly before first use

• Dishwasher or microwave safe

• Ceramic

• Holds 12 oz.

• 5'' H x 3 3/4'' Diameter (5 1/4'' W at handle)

• Imported

Rapunzel and Flynn Rider Doll Set

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.

Suede-like vest that's belted with a satchel to hold the Princess' crown. Boots to finish his rugged look.

Deboxing Classic Ariel. The front clear plastic cover has been removed. Ariel and Flounder are still attached to the cardboard backing, and are now in clear view.

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. I was going to compare her side by side with last year's Classic Ariel, but I can't find her 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

Deboxing Classic Ariel. The front clear plastic cover has been removed. Ariel and Flounder are still attached to the cardboard backing, and are now in clear view.

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. I was going to compare her side by side with last year's Classic Ariel, but I can't find her 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

Maleficent Mug - Sleeping Beauty

US Disney Store

Released 2014-07-28

Sold Out online

Purchased 2014-07-28

Received 2014-08-05

$14.95

Item No. 6551011372793P

Spell breaker

Lift the spell over sleepy mornings with a potent potion in this Maleficent mug featuring eye-opening original animation production art from Walt Disney's Sleeping Beauty.

Magic in the details...

• Hot beverage mug

• Maleficent and Diablo screen art

• Sculptured Raven on handle

• Original Walt Disney Studios animation art

• ''The Art of Aurora'' logo on inner lip

• Golden trims

• Celebrating the return of Walt Disney's Sleeping Beauty to DVD and Blu-ray Disc

• Pair with our Aurora Mug - Sleeping Beauty, sold separately

• Part of The Art of Aurora Collection

The bare necessities

• Wash thoroughly before first use

• Dishwasher or microwave safe

• Ceramic

• Holds 12 oz.

• 5'' H x 3 3/4'' Diameter (5 1/4'' W at handle)

• Imported