I don't know why they don't make the lines aesthetically beautiful anymore. Making it in old school Swan Lake-tier pastels wouldn't cost anymore than these neons we've been dealing with for the last 10 years

It shows that Mattel really underestimates the intelligence of consumers (especially children)

In generall i think those Advent calendars should be Christmas Themed. No Princess or Jobs. Stuff like Christmas Sweater, Scarf, Boots, Christmascookies, Hot Chocolate should be in. There could be Clothes for Ken too. A Calendar without a Doll nd ohnly Fashions and Stuff. I remember a Steffi Love Advent Calendar that had the shape of a Christmastree. So you could stage that your Dolls opening Presents. That was really nice. The only Thing i like on this Calendar is the Mermaid Tail. Print all around and the Fabric looks like it can get wet without dissolving. edit: I just saw that in the 90s Barbie hat a similar Calendar in Christmastree shape. Had stuff for Barbie and the Kid in it. For Barbie a Dress, maybe a second one or a apron (cant tell the Pic i found on ebay is black and white and tiny), a Bikini, Evening Gloves, Shoes, maybe several purses, Jewelery and Dishes for a romantic Dinner for 2. For the Kid comes Toy Jewelery, Stickers, Pens, Ponytailholders and other rubbish Stuff.

If I got this as a kid I would have found another doll line to stan lmfao. Barbie sure is getting comfortable with lackluster items considering they're not technically the only big doll line around anymore. Barbie will always be a household name but if they're not careful, competition is going to start catching up.

Barbie brand lost so so so much quality over the years. Truly sad, i miss when barbies were a high quality doll/toy.

The problem with the Dreamtopia line can be summed up in two things: Gimmick dolls and molded on tops.

"I know I've been talking a lot lately about the horrible quality of Barbie..." Maybe it's because the quality IS horrible, and you're just being honest. I just feel bad you actually spent money on this crap.

"6th day of december and she's still basically naked from the waist down" lmao why does that sound like a catchphrase to me

Yeah, that was underwhelming. Most of that stuff looks like it could come in a quarter vending machine.

When I was a kid, I -hated- painted on clothes tbh

Truly breaks my heart to see Barbie downgrading more and more ! 😕😬😢

I wish she were a winter themed magical creature. An ice mermaid, a winter faerie... kids love frozen... it would have been imaginative.

OMG anyone spending money on that will be so disappointed. As a kid, I would have really hated it and I was big Barbie Fan. Such a shame seeing all go down like that 😣. That aside I really enjoy your videos, thank you so much for your time and effort :).

The quality of last year compared to this year is a slap in the face. HUGE quality drop. It's insane.

Can Dreamtopia line just.... yknow, stop? Idk it's a really reaally weird take of fairytale world

Its not even Christmas themed, like is that even an advent calendar or a generic surprise toy like what LOL Surprise does.

Joey is right about molded on top when I was a kid I love changing my dolls clothes it was satisfying to change the clothes of doll

What bothers me about the painted on "fashion" is they couldn't even be bothered to paint the pink around the back of the top. Honestly Mattel just need to give up already, even their collector dolls are becoming cheap whilst still keeping the higher end price tag. Also I don't get the cheap plastic wings with the clip around the waist, if you are gonna just have a plastic "top" why not just have the wings fit in with a peg at the back, least they you don't have the chunky of plastic around the waist.

I actually kinda like this. It reminds me of the stuff my mum did when I was a kid. I had a reusable advent calendar (sustainable before it was cool! Lol) which mum would fill with decent chocolate and Barbie accessories.

Didn't know they painted on the underclothes now, makes me wish I kept some of my 90s barbies for the kids in my family in the future.

I got the other (pink-themed) advent calendar they have this year, and it's definitely more decent than the Dreamtopia one. I totally agree that the Dreamtopia line is super tacky, it's nothing like the older barbie fairy lines such as Fairytopia that was absolutely beautiful and magical.

They made this years calendar Dreamtopia cause it's cheap.. Ugh

Could the mini wings be a ring for you to wear?

No Christmas decor at all. Just looking at the box, I can't even tell that it's an advent calendar, what is Mattel thinking?

I think the set is cute, but yes no painted swimsuit and less unnecessary crowns and more outfits. I also think they should’ve given a made to move doll and make different skin tones and hair colors so you don’t get the same Barbie every year and can choose. That would make it worth the 30-40 dollar price range. ALSO random note but Mattel should make more BTS doll clothes and accessories or even an advent calendar surprise.

I did a little digging online because the tiny wings were bothering me. Looks like they were for the last pet, the bunny.

definition of Dreamtopia is equal to extremely cheap dolls!!

I think the tiny wings might supposed to be a ring for a child. Idk ,this quality though!😂 it's so terrible

Just saw the last year's advent calendar unboxing and this year is a massive downgrade. Last year had way more clothes and nicer stuff. This year feels like a dollarstore item. Also funny how that line is called "Dreamtopia". Mattel totally missed the mark when it comes to dreams, since dreams are normally weird and fun.

Mattel should put out more small accessory packs at an affordable price point and a customizable Advent calendar. Say $11.99 for the doll and a cardboard "calendar" with pockets for the doll and 24 surprises. Parents could pick a basic doll that they know the child would like and choose accessory packs to fill up the days. That would allow for some special additions if someone in the family sews or is extra crafty, too. You don't have to fill all the pockets with plastic stuff.

General Advent Calendars: 24th should be a celebration, get a giant piece of chocolate, or baby Jesus, or Santa as the final gift Mattel: Nah nah nah nah, how about...a very tiny teapot? We win Christmas, we are Mattel, best company ever, give the kids a teapot they’ll lose easily as the final gift! Whoop!

Thank you for the suggestion of purchasing last year's Barbie Advent! She's a beautiful honey blonde! I'm excited for the rest, I didn't peak at the back or watch your video review from last season! Thanks again and Happy Birthday!

Ya. Think im going to save that money and just buy a bunch of fashion packs.

Overall I find I'm pretty critical about most modern new Barbie dolls. They are cheaply made and as a 70s and 80s Barbie line collector I find these dolls a major disappointment. I love Barbie so much but wish the designers would step up their game even on the pink boxed barbs. Yes and bring back the pink box!!! Thank you for another fun Barbie video. 😀💐

The intro is sooooo funny 😂😂😂😂😂

Thank you for this review. I'd already decided against this Advent item. However, due to your positive words, I've ordered last year's Advent calendar for Barbie and I'm eagerly awaiting it to arrive!

I liked this set and I loved the fuschia streak in barbie's hair

I love that your up front and honest on your channel and that your a doll loving channel so wonderful thank you 😘, waiting for your next video and trying to be patient about it 😉👍

My heart sank when I saw it was dreamtopia lmao

The cake, teapot and teacups may be yet more plastic, but I have to admit I was excited to see them (the cake in particular) and I would’ve been delighted with them as a child-I had a strange fascination with any tiny food things for the play kitchens...And I still do to a certain extent. That cake really does take me back though; I had a take-apart layered cake that came with a Disney Princess doll (Aurora, I think) and that was one of my most prized doll-related possessions. I’m sure it’s still around here somewhere!

When I don't have an Advent Calendar it's not Christmas... 🔔🎅🧤☕🔥☺🤶🎄🎶🐈📻

You are right, last year's calendar was better.🎈🤩Love your channel!

I wish they would make this Barbie advent calendar actually christmas themed.. you know with a little barbie christmas tree in number 24, christmas themed clothes and accessories.. pets with little christmas hats..maybe even something like a santa outfit for barbie herself. i think that would be actually pretty awesome..

Hi Joey I watched the 2019 barbie advent calendar beautiful hope you had fun at Disney Paris and I hope you and your brother Luca had a great birthday 🎈🎂

You remind me of my favorite baby cousin -- 25 years ago. XD I know I'm old now, because he just turned 50.

Barbie is pretty Bad at quality control...but hopefully they fix it and provide removable fashions

In the Philippines our Christmas season start September and ends in first week of February. Is true

Such a funny feeling. I loved the video with commentary but absolutely hated the calendar and how they structured and chose the surprises. Thanks!

I just started but that intro is such a mood. Onto serious stuff. I wonder if the sharp drop in quality this year is because of covid. Also I was expectting there to be a chelsea doll at the end when i saw the tiny wings.

I love both calendars

As usual mattel showed an amazing understanding of how to trick small children into buying their cheaply made toys

Would Covid maybe have something to do with this years calendar prices being crap? Like people are buying less toys since a lot of people have struggled with employment. Or the amount of factory workers etc?

I did originally want this advent calendar but I’m glad I passed it up now, I hope next years advent calendar is a lot better. I want a calendar with lots of good fashions and some exclusive items

dang, last year's advent calendar was acttually quite cool, such a shame the quality dropped like that, for me the best of this line were the 2017 and 2018, they look so cool, and come with so much clothes and nice acessories

"...i will try to be as positive as i could : downgrade, tacky fashion, terrible quality !!..." OMFG u made me so laugh because it's true even if i like dreamtopia. anyway the first thing i thought was weird, the way the surprises are put in the box aren,'t very clever. they should had start with the doll and then whit a skirt at least. Any way great vid as alway !

and i thought last year was disappointing

When I was little I never appreciated the molded on shirts and stuff I always hated it and I really didn't want to play with those Barbies.

They literally re packaged a already existing set and just sold it as an advent calendar they are so lazy

The tea cups and mermaid tail is by far the best

I think maybe the small wings are a bracelet for Barbie? That's the only thing that makes sense for the size of the clip on it.

I looked it up and I found out what the wing were for the bunny!

Thank you so much!! I was wondering if it's worth it, but we have those barbies already, so...no. Indeed quality wise where are the 90's!! Btw you are so funny!!! Make me laugh every time with your comments!! So much talent that you have!!!

I can't say it enough: so glad i grew up in the 80/90s!!

I love how as soon i watched this a barbie add came on XD

Love your channel so much bro 😎🖤💖🥰✌

Love your videos, you always have me laughing out loud! ❤️

Pretty sure the tiny wings are a ring for you to wear.

I think the mini wings fit the bunny 🐰

In my opinion the best part of this calendar is the tea service and maybe a little dragon. But other things are.. Mehhh..

I think painted on tops can be good because there are parents that don't like their kids to have naked Barbies. My aunt and friend's mom for example only bought their kids painted on tops when there was a fair mix of painted and fabric tops because they hated the ability for the doll to be nude. I think that Barbies should have a painted tube top and underwear to avoid the nude Barbies but also that Mattel should not use painted on tops as a go-to. They should give us clothes completely made of fabric with better quality. ( Also they need to give us back the articulation, at least the snappy knees.)

Even though this is a flop, I've heard Mattel and the Barbie line is doing a lot better this year (probably because of quarantine and kids being stuck inside), so let's hope that maybe that with push Mattel to boost their quality next year. I totally agree with the molded/painted on tops. The ONLY time I've looked at a doll with painted on clothes and said, "Yeah, that's okay," are the super budget dolls with the painted on swimsuits, and with those ones the suit is just painted with no texture, so kids can put clothes over it, and since the swimsuit is painted on, you can't lose it. I used to be so upset when I would lose the only doll swimsuit I had. Wait, did you ever figure out what the smaller wings go to? The only thing I can guess is maybe the rabbit?

Good things of the doll: 4% Bad things of the doll: 96%

I think my favorite gift was the teapot lol 😂

If I was a kid I would be soo disappointed with this. As an adult collector im mortified. For that amount of money you could go buy a cheap barbie at the stores, and make your own version. 70% of the items in this calendar sell on ali exp for a few dollars (shoes and necklaces).. which only means one thing..big profits for mattel. Time to engage our own creativity i think. Good review Joey..love love love your sarcasm 🤣

When are you going to do the Barbie movie dolls video?

I think I know what the weird tiny wings are for! I think they are actually a butterfly that you can put on Barbie’s wrist like it landed on her

Try the wing as barbies bracelet on her arm

Oh my god, it reminds me of these awful fake lol surprise balls (you should open one of these btw), where they put random trash from different doll lines

the set is kinda pretty, but i think they should've added more detail to the accessories and clothes. the shoes are just one color, and the clothes are only of some pattern without any other details.

Puppy and cat cute

Wings could be for the bunny

I was laughing all over the video. Mattel is always Mattel😹

Came to this after watching the 2022 one. It looks the exact same

I want both

Jesus that's such a dip in quality.

The mini wings are for the bunny

Nice unboxing !🤣 your reactions are so sincere as I would have 🤣🎀💟 I agree.... I was think to buy it for my girl maybe she is going to choose Trolls 2 then lol

Can the Barbie xtras can Out now we need better quality

try the wings on the bunny or barbie

My daughter has this advent calendar and she’s just waiting for the rabbit now. You are right kids love the pets 😂 I’m pretty disappointed with the rest to be honest 😴

Really appreciate the honest feedback, was going out to purchase this tomorrow for miss 9. I'll be looking for something more fun and value packed. Merry Christmas from Australia 😷🐨

It's sad that this quality is so horrible and I'm glad your honest about this and mattel needs to up the quality. They even lost the quality in the holiday barbies but I still collect them bc imma collector of the holiday barbies. I'll stick with mga tyvm

I’ll definitely get last years Barbie advent calendar. Luckily it’s still available here in norway.

I agree. They could have done better with fashions.

I don’t know if you like the lol surprise tots but they do have 3 different advent calendars full of tot sized clothes and accessories for 30 dollars on amazon. If you’re looking for a nicer advent calendar I’d pick one of them.

For those coming across this video and comment I found out what the ring is for! It is for the bunny 🐰. It was on barbies website.

And.. We have another little piece of plastic, yay!!! Hahaha, said no kid ever, opening this

barbie lately is giving me hardcore lisa frank vibes

I'm sorry but I laughed through the whole video but only because of your very funny reactions 😂! That said I very much enjoyed this video and I am super disappointed that you were so disappointed at Mattel's on going decline in Barbie's quality and I see that you are a loyal consumer and certainly deserve better! I hope you read this comment, so I was thinking what if you did a DIY and create something for each of those days that you would have wanted to open and see and share?! Anyway Ty for the video and for sharing 😉👍⭐

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