View allAll Photos Tagged ShoefieSnaps
Every store I went too did not have anything Bratz out on the floor, but luckily they had them in the back and I was able to get a few of my favorites, plus Selfie Snaps Cloe which I forgot to include in the photo! No fashion packs as of yet in any of the stores I went too though :|
BOX DATE: 2015
MANUFACTURER: M.G.A.
PERSONAL FUN FACT: While I always prefer dolls and their stuff once outside their packages, I like to post photos of fashion and shoe packs for reference when I have the chance. The package that these particular shoes came in is pretty interesting. Unlike the other #ShoefieSnaps in my collection, the back of this package was clear, so you could see the back side of the shoes. All my other #ShoefieSnaps to date have advertised the other sets on the back of their boxes. The date is hard to see in pictures as a result of the large plastic cocoon that encases the shoes. But just like the other #ShoefieSnaps, this set is also dated 2015, although it wasn't released until early 2016 as far as I know. What's neat about these shoes is that they are also a Target exclusive, and I've heard they are limited edition (although the package doesn't indicate limited quantities). I really love the Valentine's Day themed artwork that surrounds the cardboard exterior of this package. I will say that all of the 2015/2016 Bratz dolls, fashions, and shoes I've seen have had such cute, attention grabbing packaging! My sister was generous enough to surprise me with this pack one afternoon. She went out shopping with her students as part of their program, and looked for these while they were at Target. I wasn't actually planning on buying these, unless I was lucky enough to catch some sort of sale, so I'm beyond grateful that Colleen bought me this set. These two pairs of shoes are a really sweet edition to my Bratz shoe pack collection (pun totally intended)!
BOX DATE: 2015
MANUFACTURER: M.G.A.
IMPORTANT NOTES: These shoes were sold in 2 packs--there were six variations in all (see my photo of these shoes boxed for reference). While some of these shoes are similar to ones that were packaged with fashion packs, the only pair that is identical are the pink strappy shoes located in the second row (the third pair). They are also packaged with the 2015 Tulle+Denim=So Cute! fashion pack.
PERSONAL FUN FACT: Holy Bratz shoes Batman!!! Yep, I really did end up buying ALL the Bratz #ShoefieSnaps sets that were released in 2015. Originally, I wasn't planning on buying any, since there were also 2015 fashion packs which included shoes. But once I realized that the 2015 dolls have smaller leg pegs than previous Bratz molds, I began to consider purchasing these new shoe packs more seriously. Toys 'R' Us ran a 50% off sale on all their Bratz stuff sometime in November 2015. Immediately I prioritized fashions and shoe packs....but I also got some dolls too. I knew that later on, these things would probably sell for an astronomical price on eBay. Plus, I can always use Bratz shoes, and you can fit these onto older Bratz if you soak them in hot water. There are many pairs featured in this photo, so I won't talk about them all, just the highlights. Firstly, the green, drippy looking pair on the bottom left corner is the most unique. They kind of look like something a Garbage Pail Kid would wear...or maybe a Bratz daughter of Oscar the Grouch. My second favorite pair is located above this green pair. I adore the light blue, furry booties. These are reminiscent of Monster High Abbey, a Cave Club doll, and of course those stupid looking furry ensembles Bratz are notorious for wearing! The light pink studded pumps on the right, as well as the sneakers below them are also some of the notable shoes from these sets. However, despite the fact that I do have favorites, I tend to use the more versatile pairs on display!
BOX DATE: 2015
MANUFACTURER: M.G.A.
PERSONAL FUN FACT: These shoes are very special to me. My sister bought them for me one day at work, when she was at Target. I had casually mentioned at some point earlier that week that there was another Bratz shoe pack, which apparently was a Target exclusive. Colleen knows how much I am obsessed with hoarding doll clothes and shoes, for my Bratz in particular, so she knew I'd love to have this pack. These shoes are absolutely scrumptious looking! It's really a shame that there aren't more sets themed like this, because I'm sure they'd be very tasty...um, I mean stylish, for the dolls to wear. I really like the pair on the right. They remind me of the sort of shoes that would have come on an i Candy doll circa 2005. In fact, my oldest i Candy Yasmin doll is wearing them right now! I even retook my picture of my two i Candy Yas dolls, because I loved how awesome these shoes looked with her outfit! I like how it looks like the doll is wearing green socks under the shoes. The heel is really unique--just like the boots that came from this pack, they have a cone like texture....yummy! Speaking of those awesome boots, my Ice Champions Dana is lucky enough to be rocking them right now. These boots are a bit more detailed than the other pair of shoes that came with this pack. I like that they have sprinkles on the sides of them. The pink pom poms on the toes match the laces. I can only imagine how hard it is to paint such tiny, intricate details on doll shoes. The sorts of details that went into the creation of this shoe pack are the reason I am so obsessed with Bratz shoes. Plus, the fact that Bratz shoes are so crazy huge, makes them have even more depth and detail than the average doll shoe!
BOX DATE: 2015
MANUFACTURER: M.G.A.
PERSONAL FUN FACT: When MGA relaunched Bratz in 2015, they put out an exclusive pair of boots. I thought this was a super cute way to commemorate the Bratz comeback. After all, they are notorious for their enormous, snap on feet. The 2015 dollies in particular have the BIGGEST shoes of all the Bratz generations. These boots were originally only available if you preordered some of the dolls from the Toys 'R' Us website. However, later on TRU sold off their leftovers regularly on the website. I'll admit, I mostly got them when they were 50% off because I am a Bratz shoe/clothes hoarder. Plus, I had thought about pre-ordering a 2015 Bratz doll just to get these back in July 2015. I knew I was going to end up with a 2015 Bratz doll, so why not take the opportunity to get a special pair of shoes too? I ended up deciding to go in store the day the Bratz were relaunched, which is why I never placed a preorder. I honestly didn't think much about these boots, until I opened them up in November 2015. First of all, they were wrapped up like a present, which was so adorable. This reminds me fondly of how L.O.L. Surprise and O.M.G.s are currently packaged. Second of all, when I first held these boots, they blew my mind. They are seriously the most gorgeous, yet subtle pair of Bratz shoes I have ever seen. They are this beautiful golden color with bronze details, and GLITTER!!! This photograph doesn't do them any justice whatsoever, but trust me they are the most precious pair of Bratz shoes. Plus, I like that they are neutral toned because they will match most any outfit! Currently they are modeled on one of my Head Gamez Jade dolls who dons a gold fringe shirt!
BOX DATE: 2015
MANUFACTURER: M.G.A.
PERSONAL FUN FACT: If these #ShoefieSnaps had specific names, I would have bothered to photograph them separately. But as they don't, and they also weren't assigned stock numbers, there was no point. Plus, I got these all collectively, so their backstories do not differ. My main priority in 2015 had been to acquire the fashion packs. But when the opportunity presented itself to snag the #ShoefieSnaps packs for 50% off, I could not resist. I got these off Toys 'R' Us's website sometime in November 2015. A few months later, they ran an even better sale, for 75% off on all their Bratz stuff. Between the sale and the free shipping, I admit I went overboard. I am very appreciative that MGA brought back shoe packs for the 2015 relaunch. First of all, it was a great way to pay homage to the original 2001 dolls. In the early 2000s, Bratz had the Struttin' Style sets. The cooler thing about these #ShoefieSnaps is that for the most part, they are unique shoes, not repackaged ones. The Struttin' Style sets on the other hand often contained recycled molds and designs. However, sometimes they would have a different skin tone than was originally available. I also appreciated these #ShoefieSnaps since the 2015 dolls have slightly smaller leg pegs. And their proportions furthermore would look bizarre with the smaller, older Bratz shoes anyways (even if they could fit them).
BOX DATE: None
APPROXIMATE RELEASE DATE: 2005
MANUFACTURER: M.G.A.
DOLLS IN LINE: Cloe; Yasmin; Phoebe
RELEASES: 2005 i Candy; 2005 Candyz; 2006 Sweetz
BODY TYPE: 2001; black painted bend & snap legs
HEAD MOLD: 2001; parted lips; pierced ears
***The doll in the middle is wearing 2012 At the Mall
The doll on the far right is wearing 2015 Music Festival Vibes Jade's outfit with a pair of 2015 #ShoefieSnaps shoes.
PERSONAL FUN FACT: I have been enchanted by the i Candy line since I first saw it in stores in 2005. I never imagined that as an adult, I'd have not only all the dolls, but also several duplicates. Having three i Candy Phoebe dolls feel right, and not at all like dolly clutter. Actually, when I got my first i Candy Phoebe, the doll on the far left, she also joined the family with a duplicate. Both Phoebe and her dupe were part of "Craigslist #1" which Dad purchased for me sometime in the fall of 2011. This lot of Bratz featured over 70 dolls and countless clothes and accessories for them. It was the lot that truly kick started my Bratz collection, and not only that, but got me into collecting Babyz, Kidz, and some of the more recent generations of Bratz. Both of my Phoebe dolls from this lot were in great shape, and still had their outfits. So I randomly selected the slightly prettier/nicer one to model the i Candy fashion on display. My second gal wore a Tokyo a Go-Go outfit instead. Her name was Ivy, and I very much loved and appreciated her. She was one of the first duplicates in my collection too. Sadly, in 2012, I went through an experimental phase. Feeling pressure from my fellow doll collectors and myself, I began to feel as though duplicates were "clutter" and that the only way to justify having two of something was to customize it. I was never cut out for customization. Not only was I terrible at it, but I also am far too much of a perfectionist and rather obsessive. I couldn't even draw Sharpie designs on a doll car, without later hating my work and then trying to get rid of it and redo it. So as you can imagine, it was torturous for me to look at a doll's whose face I painted every day. Ivy fell victim to this short lived phase, and during her last few months of life, sported a hideous face up, courtesy of me. In the end, I realized that these "customs" made me unhappy, and that their vinyl had been destroyed from the constant application of chemicals I used to remove and then redo the paint. So Ivy became a body donor, and her hair got salvaged to be later used on a Kid Kore Katie doll in need.
I never forgot Ivy, and I always regretted what had happened to her. It was also sad to imagine that if fate had played out differently, my surviving Phoebe doll could have been the one that was ruined instead. Not many months after the customization incident, I got my third i Candy Phoebe. She is the middle gal in this photo. She was nude, and cost fifty cents. I got her alongside my fourth Formal Funk Sasha (aka Kylie) and my second Sweetheart Yasmin. With this Phoebe, I learned not to care about having duplicates. Why did I feel so pressured to change the i Candy face that I had known and loved since I was a little girl? If you enjoy having two or even twenty of something, there is absolutely nothing wrong with that...sadly it took destroying my other doll to see this. Anyways, this gal became a prized possession of mine. I tried to give her all the love, kindness, and respect that my other Phoebe had been robbed off. I'm very fond of her indeed, and while she could never take Ivy's place, I'm so glad she's part of my collection.
My third Phoebe doll is very special to me. She was a random purchase actually. I found her at an overpriced charity store, during the spring of 2017. Colleen and I had been curious about this store for a while now, and were expecting good deals, since the other store in the same chain is always great for dolly finds. But instead, I found a bunch of hideously overpriced dolls in terrible condition. Phoebe was a strange find--she was still wearing her whole outfit, was in near perfect shape, and only cost $2. I felt bad leaving her there to rot, and my natural proclivity and protectiveness towards i Candy Phoebe dolls (based on what had happened with Ivy) drew me to her. So she came home that day with a Muppet's DVD and a Batman mug. She most embodies the spirit of Ivy--based on what I remember, the way her face is subtly painted brings back memories to my dear old friend. Even the way her bangs sit is reminiscent of sweet little Ivy. I treasure this doll deeply for that reason, and I have no regrets about rescuing her even though I didn't "need" another i Candy Phoebe!
BOX DATE: None
APPROXIMATE RELEASE DATE: 2011
MANUFACTURER: M.G.A.
DOLLS IN LINE: Cloe; Yasmin; Jade
BODY TYPE: 2010; pink painted panties; bend & snap legs
HEAD MOLD: 2001; parted lips; pierced ears
***My doll is wearing 2010 10th Anniversary Twiins Phoebe/Roxxi leggings and a pair of 2015 #ShoefieSnaps.
PERSONAL FUN FACT: Poor little Cloe never stood a chance against her Jade and Yasmin counterparts. Jade's quirky face and naughty elf outfit, and Yasmin's beauty are not easy to compete with. Comparatively, Miss Cloe is a little bland, but I am ever so grateful she is part of my collection. I unearthed all three of my 2011 Holiday Bratz in the "Bratz Blitz lot" of 2017. Cloe was actually the luckiest doll from her line, being that she had most of her original ensemble still. Even though the three gals were all substantially newer than the other Bratz in the lot, it was evident to me that they had been played with too (just for a shorter period of time). Cloe may be understated compared to Jade and Yasmin, but she is a knockout too. She reminds me so much of my 2011 Masquerade by Bratz Cloe, but perhaps is even more attractive, despite the fact that she lacks and intricate glitter design on her cheek. I think her baby blue dress compliments her icy blue eyes and eye shadow flawlessly. And I was really glad that I could keep her original braids intact (not that I couldn't have redone them), since she looks so cute with them! Even though Cloe didn't get any polymer clay earrings like Yasmin and Jade, since I felt they would look too clunky with her delicate dress, she was fortunate enough to wear these awesome #ShoefieSnaps boots (which remind me of Monster High Abbey's wardrobe)!
BOX DATE: None
APPROXIMATE RELEASE DATE: 2007
MANUFACTURER: M.G.A.
DOLLS IN LINE: "Clown Waitress" Cloe & Yasmin pack; "Talent Show" Cloe & Yasmin pack
BODY TYPE: No date; silver painted panties; articulated elbows, wrists, and bust; bend & snap legs
HEAD MOLD: 2001; parted lips; pierced ears
***My doll is wearing 2015 Bratz Deluxe Fashion Pack Cute & Comfy! with 2015 #ShoefieSnaps shoes.
PERSONAL FUN FACT: What a cutie! This Yasmin doll definitely isn't my idea of a goddess, but I will say that she is super duper adorable. What makes this gal really special is that she has insanely wide, twinkly eyes. Plus, she is on a pretty awkward body mold (that's why she has a weird gait in this photo). Her eyes look very similar to my Dance Tess's...and yet somehow Tess looks very sultry and gorgeous, whereas Yasmin looks silly. That being said, I do think that Yasmin's eyes are her best, most definable feature. They are what catch my own eyes whenever I see her on display. I can't help but feel warm and fuzzy each time I gaze at this lady on display or take her down to admire. I also love how long and flicked out her eyelashes are! This doll is additionally rather sentimental to me. I acquired her on Father's Day 2012, in a small lot of Bratz dolls at a massive outdoor flea market. What made this treasure hunting occasion so significant and memorable is that it was my dad's best friend, Jimmy, who took Colleen and me out that day. He wanted to cheer us up that morning/afternoon, since we had just lost Dad a few weeks before. I remember that day clearly--walking around the huge flea market, finding all sorts of goodies, eating at a delicious pizza place with Jimmy, and then going to my uncle's house for his Father's Day cookout, while our hoards of new dollies waited in my beloved Jeep. Looking at Yasmin and the other dolls I got that day, always transports me to that wonderful moment in time, and for that, I will always be grateful!
BOX DATE: 2015
MANUFACTURER: M.G.A.
DOLLS IN LINE: Cloe; Yasmin; Jade
PERSONAL FUN FACT: Miss Cloe definitely has my favorite ensemble from the #FierceFitness line. I was completely surprised when I went to undress her for her bath, and I discovered that her shirt was actually two separate pieces. Both the shirts, and the pants, are awesome quality. Growing up, I would have played with this outfit nonstop. I love its simplicity and its versatility. I wouldn't have thought anything of it if Cloe's two shirts had been attached to one another, but the fact that they were separate made really appreciate the quality that went into the 2015 Bratz dolls. I like that her tank top is somewhat distressed looking--this feature makes it really unique. Cloe also came with some cute accessories. I love her sneakers--all the #FierceFitness dolls come with the same mold, but in different colors. Prior to owning the #FierceFitness dolls, the only shoes I had that were this same mold were from one of my #ShoefieSnaps packs. I'm really glad that I got three more pairs--these sneakers are way too cute! Cloe's backpack is really different. I like that Cloe's sport is hiking. Her accessories remind me a lot of the ones I got with my High Sierra Adventure Barbie playset years ago at the flea market. I always loved playing with the similar Barbie accessories, but sadly they were all made from a very fragile plastic (so naturally some of them broke with play). Cloe's stuff on the other hand is made from the same durable plastic that most Bratz accessories are made with. This means they would stand up to years of rough play. Considering that this doll was from a budget line, her clothing and accessories are compatible with the more expensive collections. Cloe's canteen is adorable--I'm really nostalgic for this particular mold, since my childhood Wild Life Safari! Nevra came with the same canteen in different colors. I like that Cloe's little camera has a strap on it, so she can hold it when she "hikes." All of the #FierceFitness dolls came with watches, but in different colors. The way the watches were packaged though makes them easy targets for getting lost or getting thrown out accidentally. My sister and I had to take special precautions when removing the #FierceFitness dolls' watches from their boxes, but the effort was well worth it!
I bought these Bratz shoes, fashion packs and doll online from MightyApe. I was so excited to find them, the accessories packs are in no stores in Australia! At least not that I can find. They just came this morning and I had to take a quick pic, so it's a bit of a crappy quality photo, oops!
I'm super excited to get these out of the packs - new clothes and shoes, yay!! And it's just exciting to get packages, woohoo!
BOX DATE: 2015
MANUFACTURER: M.G.A.
PERSONAL FUN FACT: Since all the #ShoefieSnaps packs were sold in the same box, I simply photographed one rather than all my sets. The design of this package is so playful and vibrant. I love how creatively the photos of the shoes were placed. The backgrounds are different, and even the position of the dolls' feet. This almost looks like an Instagram feed (probably what MGA was going for). This advertises all six of the 2015 #ShoefieSnaps sets. I was fortunate enough to be able to snag the entire line on sale at Toys 'R' Us in the fall of 2015. There isn't really a rhyme or reason to which shoes were packaged together. Some sets have sneakers and fancier shoes, others have two pairs of boots, etc. That's probably why each pack wasn't marketed with a specific name.
BOX DATE: None
APPROXIMATE RELEASE DATE: 2011
MANUFACTURER: M.G.A.
DOLLS IN LINE: Cloe; Yasmin; Jade
MISSING ITEMS: Leggings, earrings, 1 shoe
PERSONAL FUN FACT: Cloe definitely made out like a bandit compared to my 2011 Holiday Jade and Yasmin dolls. I got Cloe's entire dress and one of her shoes from the same lot--the "Bratz Blitz" of 2017. Sadly though, I didn't get both of Cloe's shoes, and I didn't have a mate for this guy in storage. But Cloe seems okay with it, since I let her wear the most amazing furry #ShoefieSnaps instead. Cloe's dress is not the best quality as you can tell. It has many raw edges and the fabric is rather stiff, and prone to fraying. But despite this, I think it does wonders with Cloe's platinum blonde hair and her stunning blue eyes. This outfit may have the least personality from this wave of Holiday Bratz, but I think it is the most elegant, which suits Cloe. My favorite detail has to be the fur trim on the collar and the sleeves of this dress!
The back of the box for #ShoefieSnaps. I will be taking more pictures of my Bratz haul if I dont let laziness get to me.
BOX DATE: None
APPROXIMATE RELEASE DATE: 2006
MANUFACTURER: M.G.A.
DOLLS IN LINE: 0Yasmin; Dana; Vinessa; Meygan; Maribel
RELEASES: 2006 Ice Champions; 2006 Bratz on Ice
BODY TYPE: No date; blue painted lace panties; curved arms; straight non-bending legs
HEAD MOLD: 2001; closed lips; pierced ears
***My doll is wearing 2006 Ice Champions Yasmin's shirt and coat, 2003 Wintertime Wonderland Dana's skirt, 2003 Wintertime Wonderland Yasmin's tights, and 2015 Sweetest Pair! #ShoefieSnaps boots.
PERSONAL FUN FACT: Wow, I seriously can't believe I've had this doll since the spring of 2012. It feels like a lifetime ago, but at the same time, it's hard to wrap my head around the fact that this cute Dana doll has been part of my Bratz collection for that long. It still feels like yesterday that I found her in the "Bratz Shoe Bin." I'm pretty sure I got that lot in April or May of that year, since I recall that Dad was still alive, and that I was in the process of dressing the dolls from the haul the first few days after he passed away, as a way of distracting myself. Dana was actually one of the cooler finds from the bin. I had quite a few of the other dolls already by that point, so she was one of the only new additions to my collection that wasn't duplicated. This Dana doll is very pretty, yet at the same time, I've always found her to be a bit goofy looking. Her awkward ice skating body doesn't help her out in the silly department. Plus, it makes her a pain in the rear to display. She tends to fall over when I stand her, and since her knees can't bend and snap, she has trouble sitting. At least she has Ice Champions Maribel, who is equally as troublesome, to sit with on display. I really love Dana's hairstyle. These sorts of long ponytails with twists are always classy on a Bratz doll (obviously I had to recreate my Dana's hairstyle, since she was a disaster zone when I adopted her). What I find really unique about Dana is the fact that her eyes look like snowflakes. The little stars in her irises, which sort of look like snowflakes, paired with her glittery ice blue eye shadow really remind me of the winter season. A mark of just how long I've had this Dana doll is the pair of earrings she is wearing. The pair of snowflake earrings she has on are from one of the first packs of cheap holiday earrings that Dad bought me right after Christmas 2011, for my Bratz dolls. I know that she wasn't the first doll to wear these, but she's worn them since around the time she became part of the family. I never added anything to them, since they are already huge, I just modified the posts so they fit in her ears better. I really can't remember a time when this Dana doll didn't grace the winter themed section of my display, and if she wasn't there one day, I know it would feel empty without her.
BOX DATE: None
APPROXIMATE RELEASE DATE: 2005
MANUFACTURER: M.G.A.
DOLLS IN LINE: Cloe; Yasmin; Phoebe
RELEASES: 2005 i Candy; 2005 Candyz; 2006 Sweetz
BODY TYPE: 2001; pink painted bend & snap legs
HEAD MOLD: 2001; parted lips; pierced ears
***The doll on the right is a pair of shoes from the 2015 Sweetest Pair! #ShoefieSnaps
PERSONAL FUN FACT: My lady on the right, who is donning the ever so sweet #ShoefieSnaps shoes, came from "Craigslist 1." Yas and me go way back all the way to 2011, around the time I started collecting Bratz again. She's always been particularly special to me, since I had wanted i Candy dolls ever since the day I first laid eyes on them at Target. I was lucky enough to get all three of the i Candy dolls from "Craigslist 1." The trio had their complete outfits and even their purses. Miss Yasmin was really the only unlucky one of the bunch. I only found one of her cool factory shoes in the massive haul. I'm still searching for her other factory shoe to this day, but I really enjoy pairing her outfit with different footwear. She's definitely changed her shoes over the years on display. I don't remember what she originally wore, but I know at some point, she had my Princess Jade shoes on, until I stole them for Birthday Bash Yasmin. More recently, she had a spare pair of Wintertime Wonderland Dana boots. But the awesome shoes she has on in this photo are by far my favorite pair I've seen with this outfit. Plus, the set of #ShoefieSnaps this pair came from is really special to me, since it was a gift from my sister. Yasmin is definitely a very dear friend of mine, and I'm glad that she is the lady who got to put these on first.
Up until I got my girl on the left, I didn't particularly find i Candy Yasmin dolls all that attractive. Comparatively, my Craigslist lady wasn't as gorgeous as Cloe (my favorite from the line) or Phoebe. But then I found my duplicate i Candy Yas at my local flea market during the 2013 season. She was still sealed in her package! I'm not going to lie, I have a weakness for boxed Bratz dolls. I don't come across them all too often, so if they are remotely affordable, I usually buy them (even if I don't "need" them). Okay, so I didn't really "need" this Yasmin doll, since my old girl technically did have one of her shoes. But the missing footwear was my excuse to spend the $7 on my second i Candy Yasmin. I have absolutely no regrets (like I ever do when it comes to buying dolls)! She is painfully beautiful...she blows my other Yas out of the water. It's hard to really tell in this picture, but both of my i Candy Yasmin dolls carry on quite different personalities. My doll on the left is a beauty queen, and she always looks so classy. She's made me see just how unique i Candy Yasmin dolls are in general--those green eyes paired with her light brown hair streaked with pink, are to die for! My lady on the right tends to look a little goofier. Maybe part of the reason I see them so differently is because of bias....the formerly boxed lady has the softest butter hair in the world. I love taking her off display just so I can pet her hair. In the end, it all worked out--not only did I finally have a complete pair of i Candy Yasmin shoes, but I ended up with two lovely dolls, whom I'm very happy to call my own!
BOX DATE: None
APPROXIMATE RELEASE DATE: 2007
MANUFACTURER: M.G.A.
DOLLS IN LINE: Cloe; Yasmin
RELEASES: 2007 Holiday; 2009 generic
BODY TYPE: 2001; grey painted lace panties; bend & snap legs
HEAD MOLD: 2001; closed lips; pierced ears
***The doll on the right is wearing 2015 Deluxe Fashion Pack 3 Cheers for Bling! & I Heart Paisley! Her shoes are from a 2015 #ShoefieSnaps pack.
PERSONAL FUN FACT: I found both of these Cloe dolls at the local flea market only a few months apart in 2012. My first of the pair was the gal on the right, the one without her original ensemble. The year prior, in 2011, I had purchased a handful of nude or semi-clothed Bratz for just 50 cents each. This was within the first few months that I began collecting dolls again after a five year hiatus. So as a result, I wasn't as sure of myself and what I wanted to spend my money on. Despite the fact that these dolls were a great deal, and I didn't have any of them, I chose not to purchase all the Bratz this seller had. I always regretted this decision though, and hoped I might cross paths with them one day. The story is rather interesting though, because when the remaining 50 cent nude dolls turned up, it was at a different flea market. The first time we had seen them, they were at a very large outdoor flea market that was rather far away. They popped up a year later at the local flea market. This does happen from time to time--sellers swap their goods, and they often set up at different venues to cater to a new group of customers. Anyways, I'm pretty sure I bought just about all the leftover Bratz the man had. I may have only left one or two behind (I think they were just duplicates). I got this Holiday Cloe, Flashback Fever! Jade, and one of my Twiins Tess dolls the same day if I'm not mistaken. This Cloe was very unique compared to the others I currently had in my collection. She has a sultry, narrow eyed face screening. I was surprised to learn that she was a holiday themed doll, but the whole "naughty Santa" vibe did seem to suit her!
Even though I'm not usually one to go for holiday themed dolls boxed, I simply couldn't resist Cloe #2. She is the doll featured on the left side of this photo, wearing the proper attire. The reason I was so keen to buy her was because I already had a loose version. Being a familiar face, but in superior condition, made her that much more appealing. She was a lone doll in the building at our local flea market, one Sunday morning. I can't remember exactly how much she cost anymore, but she was pretty cheap for being a boxed Bratz doll. I don't find many packaged Bratz comparatively, unlike Barbies who seem to come in boxed troves. Colleen and I of course could not resist this opportunity and nabbed Cloe lickety split. Once at home, I came across the horrifying realization that Cloe was not alone in her box. You are probably wondering what I mean by that...was there another doll? Nope, I found evidence of little fly like creatures stuck inside the tape that was holding her box together. At one point poor Cloe had been exposed to live bugs!!! This is why I remain adamant that keeping dolls boxed does NOT ensure their safety or keep them in mint condition. You have to be extra careful and responsible if you choose to keep your dolly friends sealed in their factory boxes--they don't take care of themselves you know! Anyways, I was so grateful in retrospect to have rescued Cloe. She was too beautiful to be subjected to the bug infested packaging. Luckily their was no damage to the doll or her clothes....but she did get a thorough bath. I can tell her apart from my other doll rather easily, even if they are both undressed, since she has a little stray paint mark on one of her lips!