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"Teen Pocahontas" legit made me recoil. Then when I spotted her again in the lineup of generic knockoff princesses, I had to pause for a moment to collect myself like omg.

I feel that Royal Academy, in premise, has a LOT more in common with Winx Club itself hah. Earth girl goes to magic school bc she finds out she's not actually just an earth girl?

I feel like the heavy emphasis on "deconstructing" fairy tales in mid-2010s fandom culture is something interesting to examine in that time period, and it was not only driven through doll lines, but also in the YA novel space and through the popularity of stuff like The Wolf Among Us/Fables and Once Upon a Time I partially blame Disney for its demise, because the live-action remakes + Descendants definitely fell into the pandering to nostalgia side of the coin, and I now feel like any weird or subversive take on fairy tales feels more over-played and commercialized than a straight-forward take on fairy tales would be

You ate and left no crumbs with your outfit tbh

“Teen Pocahontas” like the real Pocahontas wasnt 12 YEARS OLD, A PRETEEN EVEN 😭

Funny story about the Once Upon a Zombie dolls- I attended NY Toyfair the year they were being released, and saw the display for them, if you could call it that. Their booth was literally a black table with the dolls displayed on stands, with several very uncomfortable suited marketers behind the table. Literally nothing else, no signage, nothing. Set that with the backdrop of the rest of toyfair, and all of the colorful loud booths, and it was a very strange picture.

It's kinda funny how Disney kinda made the perfect honey pot, they did Pocahontas and now whenever any franchise targeting to do the whole "fairytale" lineup tries to add Pocahontas to their line they can immediately go "oh yeah they're copying us, no one in their right mind would add Pocahontas to a list of fairytale characters without being directly influenced by us"

"Zombie Winnie The Pooh trademark specifically for NFTs" has caused me tangible psychic damage

The fact that the School for Good and Evil also came out in 2013 makes me more likely to think that "fairytale, but next-generation" was just an idea a lot of people had at the time. Either way, great video 👍

I think the most obvious answer to the rip off issue with some of the lines being in production way before EAH launch is that they weren’t meant to compete with EAH but with monster high instead. With some parents’ panic about horror characters inspired dolls making headlines, the fairytale characters provided a safer and tamer concept to roll with while having similar aspects such as familiar character basis and fantasy designs

Regal Academy would be a lot cuter if some of those mouth animations weren't absolutely terrifying. I know Rainbow was getting used to a new medium but holy crap some of those of absolutely uncanny.

The "There goes cousin Cassandra again" picture had me absolutely floored

Prince Charming and Peter Pan look so awfully uncanny omg. Like, they look exactly like an Alpha CC Sim 😭

I can't believe the Fairy Tale High folks thought making a doll of Matoaka of all people was a good idea at some point, holy shit.

Honestly I don't care which came first but ever after high will always have a special part in my heart.... the mystery of the first episodes, the aesthetic, the characters, the atmosphere and the plot which.... yeah it's not the best revisiting it and even the books do have their plot holes but no piece of media is perfect!

I can’t be the only one who noticed that the Beast from Descendants looked like Dexter Charming. I thought it was a little too close and is probably copyright infringement. 🤣

Alrighty, as the resident old fart I explain this era as "The Post Shrek" era. So, while it's memed to death now I just want to assure everyone that Shrek was MASSIVE, especially Shrek 2 . It ushered in this era of fractured Fairy Tales. It was all over places like Deviant Art long before Mattel or Disney jumped on the band wagon. The first "twisted" version of a classic tale was American McGee's Alice series, which actually came out alongside the first Shrek. Like most pop culture things it started with teens/young adults and then trickled down to the kiddy market about a decade later. So, was there any ripping off between Mattel and Disney? Probably, but it'll never be provable. I personally believe they just happened to get onto the same zeitgeist band wagon a bit late, Rainbow too. Gotta admit I'm a bit thrilled with Brandy coming back as Cinderella though. Normally I'm not interested in nostalgia pandering, but I'll let it slide this time.

The thing that bothered me about Fairy Tale High was how lazy it looked, how Snow White had seven little brothers, and that they just start dancing in detention.

Ever after high was different in the sense that there was an actual storyline plot within the movies/series. It was great but unfortunately never actually got to reach its fullest potential which is very sad to think about

Ever After High will always be the best one, but Descendants is quite fun and I freaking love Regal Academy and miss it a lot

Fairytale content was big around then tbh, like it wasn’t just dolls. fairytale reimagination was definitely most popular a bit before the dolls and stayed till a bit after.

22:52 K, now I wanna know how Teen Peter Pan works

I'm sorry the "there goes cousin Cassandra again" is the funniest thing I've seen in the last two weeks.

"...the daughter of Genie." I'm sorry _what???_ How does that work???

I am sooo intrigued now by whatever was going on with Fairy Tale High, Toon Studio, and the parent companies. I love that all the lines they were associated with had at least one doll that was *completely* shameless in how it was ripping off Disney. They remind me of mockbusters and rip-off animated movies that seem to only be made to confuse clueless grandparents who don’t realise they’re buying the wrong movie for their grandkids from the DVD rack. And that brand presentation - brilliant stuff. I’d kill to hear the story from people who were involved. If it wasn’t actually an attempt to cash in on confused Disney fans (or rather, their grandparents) then I have to wonder what they were thinking. It almost looks like some kind of elaborate and expensive shitpost just to provoke Disney, but I know it’s more likely they just saw some way they could turn a profit on pushing the copyright boundaries lol

Not you unlocking a buried memory😭god, I remember my obsession with Fairy Tale High and Once Upon A Zombie. There was no way they’d ever make it to my country but they intrigued me so much😭😭hearing all you said no is absolutely wild

Fairy tale high is such a funny concept to me because like, aside from Alice who I think was like 12 at the oldest, most of the characters were teens in their original stories? Tinkerbell I'm unsure, she might be an adult, but the rest of them I'm pretty are like 14-16 originally, in the disney versions and in the original fairy tales

I remember being younger and shocked that eah „ended because“ of descendants because EAH was my favourite show ever and descendants was my favourite movie franchise at the same time •_•

11:50 The Descendants books are a mess of trying to fit the movies and webshow together, I've read them all. I respect the author for trying her best though.

I oughta incorporate "There goes cousin Cassandra again!" into my daily vernacular

I was in my "dolls are for children phase" still but I remember looking at ever after high so hard and ultimately passing. I was broke. I'm still very fond of the line. Their moon faces are good for customs

the absolute charisma, uniqueness, nerve and talent of cousin cassandra

Odd that they made Apple White a blond considering her mom is known for her black hair.

There’s so much inconsistency across Descendants lore throughout the movies, books, and animated series. One could argue that they are all different canons, but the books actually tried to connect them all together(Captain Hook having three kids, who are Harriet, CJ, and Harry. Dr.Facilier having two daughters, who are Freddie and Celia). Hades actually had a son named Hadie who had a minor role in the second book. When it was revealed in the third movie that Hades was actually Mal’s father, the author of the books was asked about Hadie and revealed she had to cut/drop/retcon his character as if he never existed…

I love the once upon a zombie line! It’s not necessarily because it’s the best quality. And unfortunately they are very expensive in the resale market. But I love the mixed themes of horror and fantasy. A romanticized vision of an apocalyptic fairy tale

Regal Academy isn't Rainbow's first CGI series. There was Mia and me in 2014, and also the Winx movies (the first came out in 2007) and seasons 5 and 6 which were half-CGI. They knew how to do CGI.

Once Upon a Zombie was also a book that I’m unsure was published or not. I bought every doll and they reached out to me to read the draft and give any notes.

Fellow Texan here lol!!!!!! Wanted to say I love your videos, you completely reignited a love for dolls in me I feel like I haven’t known since I was a kid lol. You seem like such a sweet thoughtful person and you kinda remind me of my younger sibling lol. Everything your doing is amazing hun and it’s epic watching you talk about follow and share something you’re passionate about lol. Ur the grooviest 🤘

there goes cousin cassandra again

Royal Academy was definite one of those shows that made me go “Huh, girls and guys are cute.” as a kid, which evolved into “Oh, I’m bi”. But I feel like I can say that with half the properties in this video.

There goes cousin Cassandra again 😀💦💦🐠

Another great video! I have the Italian dolls of Regal Academy and love them, could only get through a few episodes, but may try again. I have the Once Upon a Zombie line too, good articulation, inset eyes, and rooted eyelashes. Big EAH fan, never got into Descendants but never saw them as a ripoff, just different. For fairytale fans these were good days!

Just want her (EAH) back 😭😭😭

I LOVE the Regal Academy boys, they look like protagonists from a card game anime!

Omfg you explained the differences and similarities to descendants and eah SUPER SUPER WELL!! Its the best I’ve heard anyone explain it 😭

regal academy was EVERYTHING to me as a kid!! i learned about it through those flash dress up games online and binged the whole series and ATE IT ALL UP. i had ocs i made with the dress up games that i obsessed over [but that was also what i did with eah and lolirock] and couldnt focus because id be thinking about stories i made for them.. i still know the theme song lyrics by heart!! it might have been a bit odd but to me it was the best thing since sliced bread u_u

I mistook regal academy as supernatural academy and watched it on peacock and was surprised it’s pg-14 haha I had to come back and double check if they had dolls

I genuinely want some of these dolls now, especially Regal Academy, especially the boll gown ones! best thing about obscure ish doll lines is that I can actually afford them- and I neeeeeed the teen Rapunzel doll

Descendants brings massive nostalgia to me, I remember just singing my little heart out to all the songs and I honestly kinda preferred it more than ever after high

Regal Academy!!! The nostalgia I just got is insane, I loved that series so much

Wait, LoliRock season 3 was confirmed? Hell yeah!

I wish they would bring back eah. I'd love to see them with the diversity and quality of mh 2023

yay another video to play when i need videos to draw to ( when i finally get motivation :[ ) ( also love ur outfit )

IM SO HAPPY THAT U GOT SPONSORED AAA i love ur videos so so much & im so happy 2 see u get successful enough 2 get a sponsor also love ur outfit so much 💕💕

“And monsters-there was a lot of monsters” Wrong. There were a lot of monsters AND goths

omg your outfit in this vid is ADORABLE, i love it

Just know I love you and am so excited whenever you post a new vid!❤️❤️❤️

once upon a zombie sounds like such an amazing premise, when the dolls came up I was so dissapointed...

I am in LOVE with this outfit!?! It looks so good on you 😍 🥰 Also lol I'm excited af for this video 😂

I’m so happy you made this! I was hoping you would after you did the MH vid. Let’s not forget the cancelled Bratz Twisted. Great vid as always ❤❤❤

Omg! Your cutest outfit yet! Love it! 💗💖✨️

Ngl, while not a doll line, I would love to hear how you feel about the designs for Disney’s Twisted Wonderland, a JRPG/visual novel that has characters based on Disney villains (a couple are directly related but the rest are just based on them).

i definitely remember being super into ever after high and then descendants as a kid but WOW i completely forgot about regal academy, i remember loving that show and watching ever episode for it to just drop off the face of the earth one day

i’m not much of a commenter generally but i watch every single one of your videos and have for a long time, i always really adore your frankness, knowledge and wit when speaking about your passions. i’m currently on the psychiatric ward so it’s very nice to have some new videos to watch while i twiddle my thumbs here. beautiful outfit, lovely new little set up i’ve been loving with all your pretty dolls, and as always a very well-spoken and well-done video. appreciate you and your brain :)

toon studios of Beverly hills is known for copying stuff from disney, they have there own disney princesses and they even created a snow queen that looked just like elsa

Omg your outfit is SO CUTE in this one. I'd definitely rock that 😍🥰

omg I'm early! Hi there! I never thought I'd be so interested in dolls as someone who has never really had any? But I absolutely adore your content!!! You're super fun to watch! Have a nice day :3

thank you thank you thank you, ive been searching for FairyTale High for years!, i had a sticker of the teen cinderella when i was a kid that i was obsessed with because i thought she was so pretty

Your channel is so good I just can't❤❤❤❤

as someone who grew up with descendants rather than ever after high, I do have a lot of nostalgia for it (although I can recognize that eah is better overall)

I enjoyed this. I remember Royal High, I was a Winx Club fan and kept an eye on the studio.

Oh gosh, if mattel will be producing new Descendants dolls... than how close to EAH doll design may they be?!??!??!?

YOUR OUTFIT IS SO CUTE!!

Off topic but your outfit is sooo adorable~!!! 💖💖💖💖

Honestly, if any of these doll companies could make anything half as cool as Ever After High good in ‘em. The Ever After High characters had such cool, well-thought out designs so it’d be cool to see if anyone could make designs half as cool

Your outfit is SO cute in this vid!!! I adore your sunglasses!!!!! :D

love this vid!! but also LOVE UR OUTFIT SM ITS SO CUTE!!!!!!

i had a few dolls from each of those lines...and all the zombie dolls for some reason. They were cheap at Tuesday Morning. I hate how most of these dolls were so skinny i felt like i was going to break them while posing them.

You have been going hard with the fits, icon

Sir that outfit needs to be in my closet right now you slayed it

Your outfit is snatching and I can't stop staring at it omg, iconic

Straffi just bought back Viacom's shares of Rainbow in January, so many of the current shows are stuck in production limbo at the moment. I think Regal Academy might be one of them, and the fully CGI season 9 reboot of Winx Club definitely is.

This unlocked a hidden memory about regal academy omg I had forgotten about it 😭 I used to watch it when I was little

off topic but I LOVE UR SHIRT SMM

I have yet to watch all the video yet but I just wanted you to know that your outfit is AMAZING

as someone who watched all of regal academy... never in my life have i harbored so much hatred and annoyance towards a main character in my entire life.

Descendants was a book series before it was ever a movie. The characters in the animated series and the movie are all in the books. Freddy and Celia in the animated series are sisters. Cj and Harry Hook are siblings and they have another sibling, Harriet that only exists in the books. They picked and chose who to put in the movie and who to put in the animated series. Fun fact, Chyna voiced Freddy in the animated series and played Uma in the movie. It may have been timing but Disney choose to turn the books into a movie, it wasn't something they themselves came up with. The first book, Descendants Isle of the lost was written by Melissa de la Cruz and published April 2015, 3 months before the first movie.

i remember almost all of these because i was obsessed with eah and quickly found the other lower quality lines that no one had ever heard of

im hear for leaving in the burp edit , so real for that

thank you for this video bc i bought a bunch of second hand monster high dolls a while back and they were dressed in clothes from all over. i had one in a torn up pink ballgown that i knew wasnt MH and this video showed me it was actually once upon a zombie. that's a load off my mind

I am in love with your outfit!

It's nearing the end of 2023, where the hell are my Zombie Winnie the Pooh dolls with collectable and tradeable NFTs?!

I’m gonna say Travis was my favorite from Regal Academy, expected to be the beast but he just loved art but was discouraged cause he’s “a beast” But then he was the only one to recognize Ling Ling and saw past the appearance to see someone for who they were like (I assume) his grandmother did.

I remember Regal Academy! In my country, it was on at 6:30 A.M. on Saturdays, in basically a graveyard slot, alongside nothing but Alvin! and Spongebob reruns. I forced myself to wake up early because I didn't want to admit that Saturday Morning Cartoons were basically dead at that point and had been a fan of Winx Club. The first few episodes were very rough, but it had some genuinely funny moments and got better as it went on.

Regal Academy suffers this issue where the characters look good in 2D artwork but thet look really uncanny in 3D

Oh my god, the Fairy Tale High bit was fascinating!

You always look so pretty 😊 loving the style

I knew, on first glimpse at Regal Academy, that they HAD to share creators with Winx. (which reminds me, I have a Mattel Flora around here SOMEWHERE, but do you think I could FIND her? Nope.) The whole "who copied whom" debate is always so cyclical. It's like there's a "click" that goes off...and then BOOM. Everyone has the same idea at nearly the same time. Orphaned wizard boy with glasses? Here you go. Kids/grandkids of monsters/fairytale creatures? Here they are! Ever After High has the best outifts and accessories of all the ones you covered.

I keep smiling over your little sweater you look so cute!!!