The MLP Arena
Pony Talk => Off Topic => The Dollhouse => Topic started by: BlackCurtains on December 01, 2022, 04:03:12 AM
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Recently my interest in these guys has come back around. I really love them but I only ever got the Cow. I want the Egyptian cat sooooo bad. I was just looking on eBay and the prices don't seem too bad (for none rare or sought after) I would probably collect them both loose and on card.
My question, because I know nothing about dolls, is where else to look for them? I checked out Etsy and there are some sellers on there, but is there like a doll marketplace? I feel I would have better luck if there was.
Also, if you have any Zelfs, please post them! ^.^
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There was a Zelf forum that Mothra Stewart of Monster High board was on, I'll see if I can find it. The Egyptian one was mail order I believe, or similar, I had to send away for it for her. I used to buy/hunt them for her!
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IIRC Cleocat was distributed differently depending on where you lived:
In UK she was a mailaway offer, you had to send in receipts/proof of purchases for... like £20 worth of Zelfs (I forget the exact amount) to get her. (this is how I got mine)
In the US, I believe the limited edition Zelfs were just really rare chase figures that you could find in the shops if you were lucky?
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Thanks for the info! The last time I saw Cleocat up for sale was by someone here and they wanted $65 for her. I passed at the time.
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I looked hard for Cleocat but she was a crazy chase and I doubt many actually made it to the shelf. My favorites were almost always the chase ones so I had to give up on them.
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love zelfs :-) bummed when TRU went bust and moose was only in australia so I think I acquired most of mine from ebay years ago... I haven't looked recently but will often start a search for an item and then choose shopping to see what the algorithms show... I think mercari has sometimes had good deals and there is always facebook groups to check out
all the best as I think these guys make great pony companions on the shelf :-)
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Oooh Zelfs - built my collection over my trips all through europe... they're incredibly designed and detailed little guys. If Monster High saw a revival, I hope Zelfs will too over a couple years... there's enough space in the world for both Dreamworks Trolls and Zelfs :)
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There's quite a number on sites like taobao and AliExpress (although keep in mind these are often factory seconds) ^.^
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Thank you! I've never bought anything from those sites, but I browse AliExpress sometimes. I'll check for Zelfs :)
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I may have one laying around I found at my local thrift if you are interested.
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I found that forum! Looks long dormant though :(
https://love-yourzelf.freeforums.net/
(Reason I know it's the right one; I found the user that's Mothra Stewart on MH forums and recognise the art for her avatar!)
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Thanks for finding it! It does look mostly dead, but there's a post from Dec 23. It's a good source of info though!
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eBay or Mercari are the best place I know of to find these.
I just saw the people that run MLPMerch started a multi-toy database that includes Zelfs!
https://thetoypool.com/zelfs/
There’s some really cute ones in the later series I never even knew about!
I used to collect medium Zelfs when they first came out but sold them when I moved. I’ve kinda been thinking of re-buying a couple. I particularly regret selling my Miss Clover.
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That's awesome! Thanks for the link.
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I found the one I have they are sliver with yellow and pink hair.
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I have a few too
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Oh man, somehow I completely missed this post? Are you still looking? I have a TON I'd love to get rid of, including one of the chase figures and some of the hard-to-finds.
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Ah, I'm broke right now! I'm actually having to sell my ponies. But when/if I have funds again, I'll contact you!
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Bumping to keep the topic going,
And to say: I got Miss Clover today!!
I’m really happy to have her again. :frog:
I missed having Zelfs. They are so cute and sweet.
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I have the GITD dino Zelf! I will have to take/share a pic on Insta asap! :)
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Aww yay for the thread still living! :D
I love Miss Clover. She was definitely a fan favorite.