Im offended that they can say such mean negative reviews on her. She is beautiful and I- just don't get their mind. Poor Esmeralda. 😞
@mysticalmorpheus67843 жыл бұрын
It pisses me off that another reason they’re picking on Esmeralda is because of her face when I first saw her I was shocked they didn’t use her already perfect face from the masquerade but I knew she was going to look better in person than in stock photho s and sure enough she looked WAY better but I keep seeing people complain about her and it PISSES me off be grateful we even got a 16” Esmeralda doll. We might not ever get another one again. Also totally agree the people who complain about her embroidery are the ones who keep them in the box and it’s so dumb like why does it matter she’s not even gonna be opened lmao. I bought mine to keep in the box so it didn’t bother me. Besides it makes sense Esmeralda isn’t embroidered SHE LIVES ON THE STREETS WHERE SHE GONNA AFFORD EXPENSIVE DRESSES LOL. I’m honestly looking forward to meg next year in 2022 even if I’m scared she’ll look like the tragedy Alice is. HER is another story.
@xCanadensis3 жыл бұрын
It’s so weird to me because I don’t understand where the idea that embroidery=expensive comes from? It is a quality piece to add to the dolls and it is definitely seen in more expensive dolls but… it’s not the only thing to make something quality? A fantastic example to me is how gaudy the Merida 17 inch doll is (in the blue dress)…. Just because they could add a bunch of ugly pearls and gems doesn’t mean they needed to do it lol. Yes it made her cost more to produce but it also made her look really weird
@bobbysmith80953 жыл бұрын
Yea her face is awful cuz they already had a good face and could reuse it. I really wanted her but the face … at $120 I would have to really love the face. I love her outfit soooooo much. The detail, how the change it from the original but still look like it, everything so perfect on her outfit. If she was cheaper I would get her just cuz the face.
@mysticalmorpheus67843 жыл бұрын
@@bobbysmith8095 the face ain’t even ugly people are just over reacting. She looks better in person the pictures made her look wierd on the stock photho s. Besides how much you wanna bet if she did get the old face people would have been complaining why didn’t they give her a new one there’s ALWAYs a complaint
@bobbysmith80953 жыл бұрын
@@mysticalmorpheus6784 I wasn't saying she ugly. She very beautiful but I really didn't like the face (I even watch unboxing, multiple, and still didn't like the face). However, I don't agree with people saying she not worth the etc She worth $120, her clothes are very creative and beautiful. I know people always complain but this time I think I agree with them. Her face isn't really good. It not that her face is ugly or bad, it just didn't look like her face in the movie. She one of the most beautiful Disney girl in the movie and this face just didn't suite her. I couldn't see her looking like that in the movie, it look too happy, her smile too wide, but everyone have their own opinion on that. I think most fan just want her to look more like the movie and her masquerade capture the movie look better. I also think there more complaint cuz we all know this may be the few if not only Esmeralda doll we will get. If it an Ariel doll people can move on cuz we know there another in a few years/month. With Esmeralda fan know this may be the only doll for the next 10 year or so. That a lot of pressure on a doll compare to one that coming out every few months or year. Even normal doll. Esmeralda only got 1-3 at most and 1 limited collector right now. So yeah I think that why so much complaint/disappointment. Again, beautiful doll nothing against people who love the doll, different opinion.
@kelleypopelar31623 жыл бұрын
I really hope to hear that there is a Kida in 17”. This doll I’m trying to get ( 3rd party like eBay and Mercari) 🤞🏻; her , Meg and Kida are so underutilized. 😢😘 Alice has a lovely looking too that blends modern with the original art too. This would be my 1 of Esmeralda since I was little ( no I don’t still have the other) and for the the Disney 17” dolls so I hope everything goes well.
@xCanadensis3 жыл бұрын
That Alice doll is seriously cool. I hope to see more “designer”-like dolls in the 17 inch line!! :D it seems Disney is allowing the designers much more freedom in design and character choice (Yzma?? Esmeralda?? HADES??) so I’m excited to see who’s next’
@dorkinwithdolls14253 жыл бұрын
She is stunning!! I’ve learned so much about dolls from watching your channel 😆 Thanks for sharing!!
@xCanadensis3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! 🥺❤️
@harlowroselps78083 жыл бұрын
wait.. this doll is actually so gorgeous!! I'm not super familiar with Disney dolls, but this particular Esmeralda is stunning. I especially love the tassles near the top of the dress, and the embellishments on her skirt. I do prefer the more glam face mold/screening on the Esmeralda in the red dress.
@xCanadensis3 жыл бұрын
I think this is one of the most impressive LE’s we’ve seen in YEARS. She looks so much like the character in the movie but with that extra excitement that makes LE’s so cool!
@xlynkitten3 жыл бұрын
I love your limited edition dolls. They are so iconic.
@daniellebello78223 жыл бұрын
I love the 17 inch dolls that’s my main focus for the Disney limited edition dolls right now. I love Esmeralda I’m so glad I bought her she’s even more gorgeous in person. I’m excited for Alice but even more excited for the Belle release doll because she’s my favorite Disney princess and holds a special place in my heart, don’t get me wrong I love all my 17 inch dolls I started collecting so far.
@chyname2 жыл бұрын
I always wanted a doll of this character growing up
@caraunderthesea3 жыл бұрын
I appreciate the new face mold, she has a happier look than the masquerade version, BOTH are beautiful. My only complaint is about the Disney product photographer...we can't shop in person, so we need better pics.
@pants11413 жыл бұрын
I agree with you about bigger dolls. Proportionally, they're a very small part of my collection but the ones I do own are like top-tier. 16" definitely but I also have a CED doll that measures in at 19" tall and boy oh boy is she a stunner. Since you like the bigger dolls so much, have you ever looked into 90's/00's collector lines when 16" dolls were popping and probably laid the groundwork that led to the Disney LE lines. Like Gene Marshall and all of the Tonner lines? There's some insanely gorgeous dolls there, the clothing quality is out of this world, even if the bodies seem a bit rudimentary by modern standards. Very fun to look at online even if you never buy any.
@pants11413 жыл бұрын
For anyone who's curious, Dreamcastle dolls has a fantastic Tonner reference page with basically every doll released.
@xCanadensis3 жыл бұрын
Oh I adore them… I’m just scared hah. They’re very expensive and limited. I have had a few on my “ultimate grails list” for many years but they’re very daunting. The biggest thing that keeps me away is that I love dolls who go together so it would be difficult to collect a ton of those dolls, you know?
@marycallahan63943 жыл бұрын
She is a beauty, thank you for sharing her.
@mharastarling27303 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad you mentioned that foiling is better for the "flowy" feel of a dancer's skirt! As an ex-dancer...dancing in a thick skirt covered in embroidery would be...yikes. But also...we sell skirts like these in the bohemian/new age store I currently work in...and details like that of this skirt is not created with embroidery in the real life equivalent of these skirts either! Skirts like these are usually silk with printed patterns. Again, as you mentioned, for flow and a weightless quality that drapes, twirls and makes pretty shapes as they move in the air. I just ordered mine yesterday during the European release! I cannot wait for her to arrive!
@thebubblechannel7333 жыл бұрын
She’s so beautiful
@noahhutchins51643 жыл бұрын
I only just recently realized how much I love collectors dolls and have been following so many pages on Instagram to follow various collections and just see the beauty of these. However, lately, I've been just getting so frustrated at them for the same reasons you discuss here. Personally, from what I've seen, I agree with you that these are artistic chocies made and not just lazy cost cutting. Embroidery, while very beautiful, can easily clutter a doll and look extremely bulky. Most the original limiited edition dolls had heavier embroidery because the gowns were made using heavy material. It works for the doll because that flower nature wasn't a part of their designs. For their more recent releases, the dolls have a little bit similar and light weight designs. So, copious amounts of embroidery just don't work as well. Personally, I feel like printing on fabric can look just as stunning, but would maybe like some of the details to be highlighted in embroidery. On top of this, a lot of people, I've seen, complained that the gems don't cover the full dress because the sash covers that section up. Again, it makes no sense why they'd complain when I know these choices have been made for the other limited edition dolls they love so much. Typically, not much thought goes into the back or covered areas because the designers of these dolls know they are meant to full adults who will display them. So, why do through the trouble of adding a detail that will never be seen? It just frustrates me because they then want to attack those who actually have no issues with the designs and love them. I thought the Esmeralda design was gorgeous from the beginning. I only had doubts once I saw the vast amounts of negativity
@wqtchme3 жыл бұрын
As a Limited edition doll collector in my opinion, she is gorgeuous and unfortunettly all of mine are still in boxes just because of dust reasons lmao But once I am able to keep them a better space I think I'll have an amazing time taking them all of the box and I kinda love how a bunch of people are wanting her now and those were the same people hating on her like a week ago
@xCanadensis3 жыл бұрын
That day will be so freeing omg. The day I finally said “screw it” and opened my first LE (which was the Voyager Moana) was sooo satisfying and special. I never went back after that haha
@swanamaidenpsyche3 жыл бұрын
Mine is coming tomorrow! I am so excited!
@xCanadensis3 жыл бұрын
She took her sweet time getting to you!! I hope you love her!
@swanamaidenpsyche3 жыл бұрын
@@xCanadensis I'm in Canada so it takes a little longer!
@snowburkitt9743 жыл бұрын
So lucky!! She’s amazing 💜
@kuromi28803 жыл бұрын
imo it is prettier this way, I love how shiny it looks when the light hits it
@creariaofficial3 жыл бұрын
I hope they make Giselle, she's my fave character!
@SonicFan25253 жыл бұрын
You make some really good points! I do think the overall quality of the line has gone downhill in recent years. But some people are a little TOO upset about it. I made a post about how I came to appreciate the new Alice doll coming out because of its tribute to Mary Blair's color themes and style (I think you're in that same group). Some of the responses were rough. One guy basically said I was dead wrong for thinking that way and backpedaled with, "why can't anyone accept that we don't like the dolls" when I responded to him. Criticism is fine, disagreements are fine, but lets not act like we have some moral high ground because people like products that you don't lol. Anyways, I was a bit put off by her face in the initial photos and I thought some things could be improved (still do). But she looks AMAZING here, which is to be expected by this point. I really wish I could have gotten her, but I am saving money for a potential doll of Kida from Atlantis and MAYBE Alice. So glad you could get her and she'll be an amazing addition to your collection!
@xCanadensis3 жыл бұрын
The Disney collector groups have the STRANGEST energy and vibe it really does make me uncomfortable. If they hate them so much then why are they the most prolific collectors and buyers??? Dolls aren’t for everyone, buy purses or shoes or something if you hate dolls so much 😭 I am SO excited about that Alice!! Such a cool idea. Also “your opinion is wrong” ?? 🤦♀️ come on. Why are people so threatened by positivity? I don’t trust the Disney store product pics anymore because they’re always taken at weird angles and in weird lighting. I assume they just send the doll to the normal product photographer and they don’t know anything about posing dolls in flattering ways? Pleeeease give us Kida 🥺🥺🥺 pleeeease. I’m still alone in the corner crying for Jane but Disney seems to hate her for some reason. I think Kida has a better chance… somehow
@SonicFan25253 жыл бұрын
@@xCanadensis It is really uncomfortable. I just don't get it. Again, I have my qualms with the line (Disney as a company in general really). But why be SO mad about it? They didn't spit on your first born David, its just embroidery LOL. Esmeralda looks beautiful and people still got her despite all the complaining. No one can seem to figure out that the stock photos are terrible despite going through this same cycle for YEARS now. But yeah, I do hope you get your dream Jane doll one day! Whether that is a designer or 17". I like your theory on that btw, I think designer dolls are cheaper to make due to their size. I'll take a Kida doll of any kind so long as we get something for the anniversary this year.
@MiaArianaMia2 жыл бұрын
I feel kinda bad for missing out on her. But I’ll try to order her from Disneyland sometime, maybe after Kida.
@thatsmyopinion86073 жыл бұрын
Well done for getting her. Never in the UK she was next to impossible to get, the bots all got her 😢.
@Destined2Darkness3 жыл бұрын
So glad to see you got her ^_^ she’s a gorgeous doll design
@shannondeee64023 жыл бұрын
Totally agree with all what your saying 👌😉
@emily80993 жыл бұрын
Esmerelda is the first 17 inch LE doll I've added to my collection and she is absolutely gorgeous! I really love the embroidery on the top half of her dress and the foiling on the bottom I honestly prefer it instead of embroidery because I don't think they may have been able to be as intricate with the details. I still have mine inbox but honestly, I was blown away as to how big she was compared to my midnight masquerade Tiana and yzma. Can't wait to add the 17-inch Alice doll coming out later this month. She is so pretty and I've already started planning on recreating her dress for when I go to Disney World this coming Christmas!
@xCanadensis3 жыл бұрын
I think embroidery is SO cool and beautiful and I love to see it… but I can also clearly see why the designers went with foiling for this doll instead. I think the skirt would have been incredibly bulky and heavy which goes against her free and bouncy character. I think it takes a great doll designer to be conscious of things like the weight and fit of different fabrics/techniques when they’re applied to the dolls… I’ve definitely seen expensive dolls look like total disasters because they tried to use the most “expensive” and “luxurious” fabrics, silhouettes and techniques instead of considering what would flatter the doll. Congratulations on starting your collection :D this is a PHENOMENAL one to start you off!
@andreamcmurray Жыл бұрын
im not sure if you remember or not back in the 90's they had a Esmeralda doll & Quasemoldo doll in the burger king kids meal. sorry i just had a flash back after seeing this Esmeralda doll
@PandoraBoxPanda3 жыл бұрын
Chookers she is lovely but I do love the 12” dolls because there easily to display they don’t take as much room. I really wish they bring out. Keda doll sorry if the spelling is incorrect, I missed out on her. I do have a head mould that I want to customise one day . Thanks for the review 🥰
@Vercanya3 жыл бұрын
I think she looks beautiful :). I had the original Esmeralda doll when I was a kid and it was one of my favourite dolls. Unfortunately, my mom donated all our dolls to charity shops years ago, so I'm hoping to find one in relatively good condition at some point.
@personalemail91873 жыл бұрын
i grew up with this movie and I am biased but i think that she is really spectacular she is impressing
@ariesgonzalezag3 жыл бұрын
I’m so glad I got her, she’s so gorgeous. I’m gonna redo my room so I haven’t been able to display her yet or the LE cruella
@chayennep19843 жыл бұрын
I wish I could find the 10th anniversary Tiana one in the blue dress. She’s so pretty. Great vid!
@dennyd29283 жыл бұрын
Your living your dream doll life
@xCanadensis3 жыл бұрын
Yes :)
@dennyd29283 жыл бұрын
@@xCanadensis :D
@addisonratcatcher32873 жыл бұрын
I think the gold thing on her necklace actually IS metal. It sounds like plastic when it hits her chest but when you hold it and tap it with another piece of metal, it sounds like metal to me. Its not important honestly, i was just playing around lol
@DisneyDollsandDreams3 жыл бұрын
First question, are you interested in the upcoming Alice doll? I also received Esmeralda this week, I just really appreciated her and was hyped on her all along. I haven’t decided on Alice yet, she’s not a character I’d gravitate towards anyway & I appreciate a unique design but I don’t know if it hits enough for me. I don’t know how you persevere through most of the Disney community posts 😅
@xCanadensis3 жыл бұрын
Peep the shirt hehe :3 I love her! I absolutely adore that they went with the concept art approach, it’s such a cool and special idea! I am a bit bummed that they used what I think is Snow White’s face when they already had an Alice one o.o
@martacichocka91872 жыл бұрын
I love your passion for dolls❤ i do have a question do you still have the box of your blue tiana 10th anniversary doll ?
@aussiedoll94353 жыл бұрын
So great to see you review and open her! Thank you, always so great to get your candid thoughts :) I managed to get one from the UK site yesterday, so I can't wait!
@xCanadensis3 жыл бұрын
I’m so glad you got one, I heard the release was a disaster for a lot of people!!
@aussiedoll94353 жыл бұрын
@@xCanadensis It was! So many unlucky people lost out to bots. There was rumours of a waiting room, but no luck - now she's all over eBay for crazy prices :(
@gigiisaweirdo81753 жыл бұрын
She’s so pretty
@Logianagrande3 жыл бұрын
i love your channel so much!! keep up the amazing videos !
@Greta_Gremlin_Official3 жыл бұрын
Do you think I should get her bc I want to collect all the live action Disney villains, I just got cruella.
@xCanadensis3 жыл бұрын
Well she’s not a villain or live action so I’d say probably not if that’s your collecting goal! But she’s a fantastic doll and if you like her and want her, I’d say she’s a good purchase
@Greta_Gremlin_Official3 жыл бұрын
Ok bc like I want her but I know if I get her I am going to want all that dolls
@demelmelton29693 жыл бұрын
Hey xcanadensis what's your favorite bratz doll from the 2010-14 cause I think there are some bratz dolls from that era that were pretty cute I think that era gets to much hate on to much but also I think that esmeralda doll doesn't deserve the hate/backlash it got because a designer worked hard on the design and took their time on it also what do you think of that barbie extra mix and match doll, I think that doll was a huge step back wards because it literally looks like a barbie from 2011 tell me you don't get that vibe
@xCanadensis3 жыл бұрын
Oh it’s definitely Twisty Style Cloe!! :D I looove her. I don’t think she gives off a 2011 vibe… though the 2011 dolls were amaaazing so I would be excited if she made me feel that way haha
@26djegho3 жыл бұрын
So cool watching your video, thanks for sharing!! I am glad you got her, she is gorgeous! Really miss camping out of the Disney Store for the dolls with you =( Have a great one and enjoy your Esmeralda! n_n
@xCanadensis3 жыл бұрын
I miss that so much as well :( I’m glad we could meet a few times regardless!! Have you been able to get any of the LE’s you have been after since? I assume you can’t fly in anymore since the pandemic! It’s wonderful to hear from you again
@Greta_Gremlin_Official3 жыл бұрын
Also do you think they will make a live action of esmerelda?
@xCanadensis3 жыл бұрын
Highly doubt it
@jortslesbian3 жыл бұрын
not gonna lie I’ve been regretting getting her for a while now since I’m scared I’m not gonna be able to complete my rainbow high doll collection + mine came with a black mark embedded into her skin, but after taking her paper skirt out and the tie holding her hair its made me super happy and greatful to own her because the way her skirt falls is so beautiful
@xCanadensis3 жыл бұрын
Aw I’m so glad you ended up loving her after all! Is the stain absolutely permanent? :( boo
@londonheartsu3 жыл бұрын
YES KIDA PLEASE🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
@jessicam62763 жыл бұрын
I would think maybe the reason they test limited editions before standard is because they know they'll sell because of the Limited Edition status. I love Kida, having a doll of her would be so cool
@xCanadensis3 жыл бұрын
I’m honestly surprised we got a 17 inch since the midnight masquerade initially had poor sales at a much lower edition size!
@_torin_93213 жыл бұрын
I got the doll today! Obsessed but she’s missing one of chains on the rocks on her belt
@animatoryt43913 жыл бұрын
Hi first
@lovehetre92273 жыл бұрын
Je veux que Disney fasse partie des Winx aujourd’hui
@arianelimoges86223 жыл бұрын
I think its the face that did not translate well to the doll… for me at least I think that it could have ressemble her better. Excuse my english I speak French but she is still a beautiful doll !
@magixanimations3 жыл бұрын
Congrats on getting her! I think she’s pretty but the embroidery at the bottom is my only gripe. Besides that, she is amazing
@mscynshe4373 жыл бұрын
This doll is great!! But she should have come with her goat! (Jolly, I think)
@xCanadensis3 жыл бұрын
That would have been amaaazing!’
@thebubblechannel7333 жыл бұрын
Hi
@samiwinxtitanix57073 жыл бұрын
Now you need Mulan, Jasmine and pocahontas to complete or to have all Disney ladies in 17 inch scales :D
@xCanadensis3 жыл бұрын
I don’t have Snow White or an animated Belle! I am getting close though and I’m so excited to complete the collection!
@samiwinxtitanix57073 жыл бұрын
@@xCanadensis Best of luck 💜💗
@WolffRice3 жыл бұрын
I can see it both ways. The past had a ‘style’ to them (embroidery). It made them seem luxury . The current style has more and smaller details . But if you wanna glance at it from afar. You aren’t going to notice little gems. Plus the man hour argument does not make sense to me . When they’re made by modern day slaves.
@xCanadensis3 жыл бұрын
Something taking 20 man hours versus 10 is clearly going to impact final cost. Unfortunately the employees aren’t paid fairly but that is still a concern for the bottom line as the amount of employees and time on the floor is reflective in the final unit cost.
@sozanail35773 жыл бұрын
Ilove you 😙😍
@monkeysandbananas8673 жыл бұрын
She’s a lovely doll and I’m so glad I went ahead and bought her! My only complaint would be the quality control (?) as mine came with a broken chain, the stand was loose (the tie wasn’t put in correctly) and the skirt not being properly attached to the backing; other then that, she is marvellous! I hope the DS pays a bit more attention to that as these aren’t cheap dolls and majority of the stores are closed down (aka online only) and we can’t choose the best one 😅😅
@xCanadensis3 жыл бұрын
Nooo!! I’ve had issues in the past as well and Disney doesn’t care at all:( I wish they kept extras of the accessories for situations like that. I had my MM Giselle come without her flower crown and my Ariel 17 inch had a broken chain :( and then my MM Cindy had a huge tie hole that snagged like three inches of the back of her skirt. I contacted them for Giselle as she was the first I had an issue with and they told me I could return her (as she was actively selling for $200 over retail??) or just live with it. It’s so.. weird.
@deusdeditehungria96943 жыл бұрын
Olá querida são lindas de mais nossa eu amei 👋👋🇧🇷🇧🇷😘
@Starxo1903 жыл бұрын
What do you think about sparkle girlz
@xCanadensis3 жыл бұрын
Neutral. They don’t blow me away but they don’t offend me
@Starxo1903 жыл бұрын
@@xCanadensis I have some and they aren’t that bad for their price tbh some of them are cute
@lovehetre92273 жыл бұрын
Ça veut dire quoi Today
@lovehetre92273 жыл бұрын
Pauvre Esméralda aujourd’hui elle mérite de être princesse Disney
@monsterhighandmore74513 жыл бұрын
Hiiiiiiiii
@monsterhighandmore74513 жыл бұрын
I love your videos
@lovehetre92273 жыл бұрын
Tu es heureuse
@lovehetre92273 жыл бұрын
Tu vas l’ouvrir
@lovehetre92273 жыл бұрын
Si nous vouslons
@thebubblechannel7333 жыл бұрын
Gi
@contessa_princessa3 жыл бұрын
I honestly think embroidery on the skirt would've looked stupid because it's a thin, one layered skirt. It wouldn't make sense or be historically accurate to give her a double layered skirt because that's something only the wealthy would wear as a symbol of status (to show they could afford two layers). Embroidery on a skirt like this would look bulky and it doesn't feel true to Esmeralda. I feel like they made the right choice embroidering her top instead of the skirt. The foil on the skirt is absolutely beautiful in my opinion, and I love those gems. She doesn't look like a low quality doll at all to me. She looks like she stepped out of the movie and into the real world.