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Title: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: heftysmurf76 on May 20, 2013, 01:30:12 PM
I figured it would be a good idea to start this (and checked with Jupi to make sure). So post all your "Ever After High" updates, thoughts, questions and discussions here!

the information so far:

http://www.royalorrebel.com/

http://www.villageofbookend.com/

http://www.rewritedestiny.com/

"Ever After High" Trademark (http://www.trademarkia.com/ever-after-high-85621608.html) registered by Mattell May 2012

So, are you excited for EAH?

Will you be collecting EAH for sure or are you a "wait and see" type?

What are some of the characters you think Mattel will do first?
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: shivvy on May 20, 2013, 01:37:54 PM
If they are BJDs then I most certainly will. I'm hoping they use the same body mold as MH dolls, so I can swap clothes and shoes between dolls. I'm also hoping since Cupid is joining the line, they will draw inspirations from stories and myths from all different cultures, and not just generic Grimm's fairy tales.
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Sprinkles on May 20, 2013, 01:38:35 PM
I'm loving the idea of EAH but I will wait and see what the dolls look like before I decide whether or not I will be collecting them :)

And I really love the music the sites have ^.^
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Zombelina on May 20, 2013, 01:47:31 PM
Great idea hefty!

So excited I am just a big ball of squee over EAH :squee: I'll be collecting for sure, whatever the dolls look like :doh: I am just that pathetic a fairytale geek. Well, unless they're super cheapo fakie types, but I doubt Mattel will do that :lol:

I think we'll see the most well-known fairytale heroines first. From the clues we've gotten so far I'm expecting Snow White, Sleeping Beauty and Cinderella, plus probably Alice in Wonderland? (or their children, as seems quite possible)

*rolls around in new thread*  :party:
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Ravie on May 20, 2013, 01:52:02 PM
If they're normal colored monster high type dolls, I'll probably get them as custom fodder and perhaps a few of the favorites to collect if I like the look of them but wih cupid joining the line, i'm pretty sure they'll be monster shaped
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Sparrowberries on May 20, 2013, 01:53:09 PM
As if MH couldn't POSSIBLY interest me MORE, they go and release a FAIRYTALE series ;3; <3 !

I admit I'm super excited for them. I imagine they will be the same dolls - if they are reusing Cupid etc, its likely. I hope hope they do some wicked stuff with the designs. I'm excited for the Chesire Cat and the Wicked Queen inspired dolls in particular! <3

I won't collect them all, but I will definitely be adding some to my small group. For sure~ <3
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Sprinkles on May 20, 2013, 01:57:43 PM
I wonder if they will make a new Cupid doll and if so, will she look different? :wonder:
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Bow Tie on May 20, 2013, 02:06:24 PM
I am dying to see what they look like! I will definitely be collecting the Alice and Sleeping Beauty related ones as they are my two favorite stories! :heart: Unless they turn out to be really ugly. :cry:
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Angelkitty21 on May 20, 2013, 02:10:48 PM
I'm hoping they use the same body mold as MH dolls, so I can swap clothes and shoes between dolls.

It appears so:

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^silhouettes from website

but we won't really know until actual pictures come out.
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Bow Tie on May 20, 2013, 02:16:49 PM
I'm hoping they use the same body mold as MH dolls, so I can swap clothes and shoes between dolls.

It appears so:

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 (http://s1289.photobucket.com/user/mistakenolive/media/everafterhigh_zps1b51cb6a.png.html)
^silhouettes from website

but we won't really know until actual pictures come out.

Do you know which silhouette possibly belongs to which character?
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: cazz25 on May 20, 2013, 02:22:10 PM
I am really excited for this new line and I can say with almost certainty that I will be collecting them  :biggrin: also I'm excited because this is the first time I will be collecting something from the beginning as in their initial release.

Do we know when they will be released, I can't remember if this has been announced or not? And do you think we'll see the first prototypes at SDCC?
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: DoomBunnies on May 20, 2013, 02:28:49 PM
III am skeptical, and wouldn't mind if they reshaped the gal's bodies a bit, but keep the clothes more or less swappable. And am also with Shivvy- if they're poseable like MH I will probably be all over them. I know the stiff limbs is the main thing holding me back from Novi Stars, which are otherwise super cute.

Also! I found this site, which has details of all the updates to the three EAH sites, in case others have missed them: http://monsterhigh.wikia.com/wiki/Ever_After_High (http://monsterhigh.wikia.com/wiki/Ever_After_High)
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Nana-Rena on May 20, 2013, 02:35:15 PM
I am the wait and see- type. I don't really want to say yay or nay before I see the actual dolls. I am very curious about this line. If it's anything like MH designwise then I might get some of them. I'll only get the ones I like though, I am npot a completist.
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Sapphire-Light on May 20, 2013, 02:47:46 PM
This was posted at the MH facebook page  http://gorygazette.tumblr.com/post/50920085654/hay-ula-d-i-heard-cupid-will-be-leaving-i-almost   :frolic:


Quote
Q:

    Hay Ula D, I heard cupid will be leaving I almost cried when I heard the news will she come back and visit I will miss her she's really sweet and where is she going?
 
A:

    The rumors are true! Cupid is off on a fangtastic adventure at a new school. We’re totes sad we won’t see her in class, but everyone’s way excited about the journey she’s taking. She couldn’t give us too many deets, but she did say something about a ‘Village of Book End’ where a lot of change is happening and where her freaky-fab advice will be put to good use! Don’t fret, ghoul. Something tells me you’ll be seeing more of her soon!


Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: michelle53 on May 20, 2013, 02:51:38 PM
Hefty, you're awesome:).  Here are the updates I've been getting from Mattel via text message:

The first one:

Unlock the story
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What's your true heart's desire?  You hold the key to make it happen!
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Once upon a high school, your path was already laid out.  Not anymore!
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I am really excited about this new line! 
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Angelkitty21 on May 20, 2013, 03:02:24 PM
I'm hoping they use the same body mold as MH dolls, so I can swap clothes and shoes between dolls.

It appears so:

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 (http://s1289.photobucket.com/user/mistakenolive/media/everafterhigh_zps1b51cb6a.png.html)
^silhouettes from website

but we won't really know until actual pictures come out.

Do you know which silhouette possibly belongs to which character?

From left to right:
1. from Royal or Rebel? (Is your destiny a thorn in your side?) Briar Rose I'd wager.
2. from Village of Bookend (Live each day like you might fall asleep tomorrow for 100 years.) Sleeping beauty, obviously.
3. from Rewrite Destiny (Are you destined to be a Royal?) Queen of Hearts maybe?
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: keylimepony on May 20, 2013, 03:13:30 PM
I can't wait to see this line!
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: pukunui on May 20, 2013, 03:16:05 PM
I'm in the "wait and see" camp. My girls will probably want them.
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: DEStokes on May 20, 2013, 03:19:11 PM
I feel like I will definitely be collecting this line as well.  I'm so excited!
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Stormrave on May 20, 2013, 03:21:23 PM
I'm leaning towards no, given that my toy money is limited.  But it depends on what the toys look like - if there's something I desperately want, I'll get it, but on the understanding there will be other toys I'll have to pass on.
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: NovelNerd on May 20, 2013, 03:27:49 PM
Hehe, I will have to see what they look like. I know if they look net enough though they will more than likely replace my MH dolls. :lookround:
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Zapper on May 20, 2013, 03:39:52 PM
What drew me into MH was the themes, the clever design of the fashions and accessoires and the great posability.
If they will look anything like MH I will most likely be getting some.

But just like MH I won't be a completionist. I will just buy the dolls that look best to me (and I'm biased when it comes to fairy tales, I will probably not want the ones that follow in Disney's footsteps).

I'm just a bit worried that the EA dolls will look a bit more generic than the MH dolls. For example, what kind of fashion theme is Cinderella supposed to have (if they make one)? Glass shards like Catty Noir? I Love Shoes Cindy? XD

I'm hoping for more obscure fairy tale characters in the later line. Snow White, Sleeping Beauty... that's all too Disney-ish for me. Well, with the exception of Snow White's evil step-mother! If they make her (or the Queen of Hearts) I'll buy them in a heartbeat! :lol:
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: DEStokes on May 20, 2013, 03:47:23 PM
Mattel trademarked Prince Dexter Charming, Prince Daring Charming, Briar Beauty, Raven Queen, Hopper Croakington, Kitty Cheshire, Gus Crumb, Hilda Crumb, Ashlynn Ella, Cedar Wood, and Cerise Hood on May 14th. 

Now I don't know for sure if it has anything to with Monster High and Ever After High, but I do see the Fairy Tale similarities.  Prince Charming is obvious, Briar Beauty is Sleeping Beauty, Kitty Cheshire would be the Cheshire Cat, Gus and Hilda Crumb could be Hansel and Gretel, Ashlynn Ella would be Cinderella, maybe Cedar Wood is Pinocchio, and Cerise Hood would be Red Riding Hood.

As for Raven Queen and Hopper Croakington, I'm a little lost.
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Zapper on May 20, 2013, 03:56:00 PM
As for Raven Queen and Hopper Croakington, I'm a little lost.

I really hope Raven Queen isn't an antagonist. I've had it up to here with evil queens.
Hopper Croakington could be a pet or the Frog Prince/King.

The names are not as punny as the MHs, too bad. But I giggled at Ashleigh. Haha, gettit. Ash. Because Cinderella and cinder *drumroll*
Hilda and Gus Crumb. Eh, he better be named Gustav. Gotta have some German representation in here. After all the cast is mostly Grimm ;)
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Bow Tie on May 20, 2013, 04:34:55 PM
I was thinking Raven Queen is Maleficent, but many fairy tales have queens portrayed as evil so I wouldn't be surprised if Raven Queen is an antagonist.
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Pony_Mommy on May 20, 2013, 04:44:36 PM
If they are the same mold as MH I will most likely be buying them to collect and if they have flesh tones I will be getting some for customs.
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Zombelina on May 20, 2013, 04:52:55 PM
Mattel trademarked Prince Dexter Charming, Prince Daring Charming, Briar Beauty, Raven Queen, Hopper Croakington, Kitty Cheshire, Gus Crumb, Hilda Crumb, Ashlynn Ella, Cedar Wood, and Cerise Hood on May 14th. 

Cerise Hood, come to me, preciousss... :lovey: (Red Riding Hood's my favourite fairytale XD)
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: joey on May 20, 2013, 05:05:16 PM
I am all yes for this! 
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Aerora on May 20, 2013, 05:22:30 PM
Ashlynn Ella

oh no that is the cutest name ever ♥_♥
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: nyanpotato on May 20, 2013, 06:40:45 PM
I am curious about this line,I hope they look like MH dolls,That would be awesome.
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: PaintedMoogle on May 20, 2013, 07:17:43 PM
I'm psyched for these.  ^_^

The best case scenario would be dolls of similar proportions to MH so they could share wardrobes and look good in pictures together.

I'm betting I'll be picking some up!
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: sakuralu on May 21, 2013, 01:35:44 AM
Mattel trademarked Prince Dexter Charming, Prince Daring Charming, Briar Beauty, Raven Queen, Hopper Croakington, Kitty Cheshire, Gus Crumb, Hilda Crumb, Ashlynn Ella, Cedar Wood, and Cerise Hood on May 14th. 

Now I don't know for sure if it has anything to with Monster High and Ever After High, but I do see the Fairy Tale similarities.  Prince Charming is obvious, Briar Beauty is Sleeping Beauty, Kitty Cheshire would be the Cheshire Cat, Gus and Hilda Crumb could be Hansel and Gretel, Ashlynn Ella would be Cinderella, maybe Cedar Wood is Pinocchio, and Cerise Hood would be Red Riding Hood.

As for Raven Queen and Hopper Croakington, I'm a little lost.

I've seen this trademarks but they aren't in "dolls" but in "sport article, christmas decorations".. It's strange

I love this ideao of a fairy  tale spin off

In a first time, it means that they will make something around Cinderella, Alice in Wonderland, Sleeping Beauty and snow white
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: WildLace on May 21, 2013, 03:21:19 AM
From what I have heard Alice is the main character (or her daughter) There is also the daughter of the Mad Hatter. You can see her silhouette here: http://www.villageofbookend.com/

You can see she has a tea pot hand bag and a tea cup hat. she is also holding her pet mouse which I assume is called Earl Grey. Which is very cute

There is another silhouette behind her but I cant make out who it is. Seems to be a princess I just don't know which one.

If you look here another silhouette has appeared: http://www.rewritedestiny.com/

it seems like it is Snow White. She has a crown and her bag could be the apple bag seen on the table in front. Your guess is as good as mine.

And here: http://www.royalorrebel.com/

There is a guy now standing next to the girl. This could be Hansel and Gretel or he could be one of the princes and she could be Alice. I don't Know.

I would think they would have the same bodies as MH as cupid is transferring there.

I think if they do it right and give as much detail as they do for Mh into these dolls They could be awesome. If they design them and not give them the detail they deserve than it will just become a good idea that has been wasted.

I am going to wait and see how these dolls turn out, before i say I will collect them or not.

The website says that the story begins next week. So maybe they will reveal the dolls than.

 
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Bow Tie on May 21, 2013, 07:27:32 AM
I'm really excited to find out what happens next week! I'm hoping they will reveal pictures, names and/or new characters/silhouettes. I decided to sign up for the VIP info stuff through texting. lol
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: elonni on May 21, 2013, 07:54:14 AM
I'm really excited about the whole idea, but I'll wait until I see the dolls to decide if I will collect them or not. If they are anything like MH, the chances are quite high, though. :)

I'm also curious to find out what happens next week!

Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Rhini on May 21, 2013, 08:30:56 AM
Yes i'm super curious as well. These dolls look a lot more girly with pretty flashy outfits, and the fairy tale theme is right up my alley. It seems like they'll get a proper announcement next week!

Edit: took some screen grabs. You can see Alice's silhoueete, and you can actually see her mouse in the forest scene!

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Nice view of the castle
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Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Bow Tie on May 21, 2013, 08:48:43 AM
So is Alice the silhouette with the mouse or is that the Mad Hatter's daughter. Could the silhouette behind her be the Red Queen or Queen of Heart's daughter? Ugh! I am so anxious!!! I need to see what they look like now! Come on next Tuesday!!!
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: joey on May 21, 2013, 08:50:35 AM
So is Alice the silhouette with the mouse or is that the Mad Hatter's daughter. Could the silhouette behind her be the Red Queen or Queen of Heart's daughter? Ugh! I am so anxious!!! I need to see what they look like now! Come on next Tuesday!!!

Will they be fully revealed next Tuesday?  I wonder when we will get to actually see them in stores :)
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Rhini on May 21, 2013, 09:04:58 AM
So is Alice the silhouette with the mouse or is that the Mad Hatter's daughter. Could the silhouette behind her be the Red Queen or Queen of Heart's daughter? Ugh! I am so anxious!!! I need to see what they look like now! Come on next Tuesday!!!

Will they be fully revealed next Tuesday?  I wonder when we will get to actually see them in stores :)
That's what they're insinuating. I have a feeling we'll get a full website next week with artwork, but we won't see the actual dolls until SDCC.

I cleaned up the images as best I could so we can have a better look.

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Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Bow Tie on May 21, 2013, 09:10:51 AM
I think next week we will get a nice website with colored images rather than silhouettes. I hope they have the same body style as the MH dolls so we can swap clothes, but I hope the make up looks different!
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: JustHereForPictures on May 21, 2013, 09:15:37 AM
I'm happy that there seem to be more boys.

Definitely looking for the two princes when they come out.
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: cleverLC on May 21, 2013, 09:52:47 AM
If these are MH sized, I'll probably get a doll or two. :)
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Angelkitty21 on May 21, 2013, 12:22:21 PM
Writing down what the magic key code says:
village of bookend Turn the key and let the story begin. Write down this magic key code FirstDayofSchool to use when you register here this summer.

rewrite destiny Unlock your destiny with this magic key code: StartYourStory
Write it down to use when you register here this summer.


royal or rebel You hold the key to your destiny. Your magic key code is SchoolAllowance Write it down to use it when you register here this summer.
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Zombelina on May 21, 2013, 12:55:53 PM
So is Alice the silhouette with the mouse or is that the Mad Hatter's daughter. Could the silhouette behind her be the Red Queen or Queen of Heart's daughter? Ugh! I am so anxious!!! I need to see what they look like now! Come on next Tuesday!!!

Will they be fully revealed next Tuesday?  I wonder when we will get to actually see them in stores :)
That's what they're insinuating. I have a feeling we'll get a full website next week with artwork, but we won't see the actual dolls until SDCC.

*wriggles with excitement* This is what I'm thinking too. I'd love to see the actual dolls next week but I'll bet they'll save them for SDCC! Can't wait for next Tuesday, anyhow! :freak:

Writing down what the magic key code says:
village of bookend Turn the key and let the story begin. Write down this magic key code FirstDayofSchool to use when you register here this summer.

rewrite destiny Unlock your destiny with this magic key code: StartYourStory
Write it down to use when you register here this summer.


royal or rebel You hold the key to your destiny. Your magic key code is SchoolAllowance Write it down to use it when you register here this summer.

I hope registering with these codes (on the new site/sites?) will unlock even more hints...!
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: LiquidCyanide on May 21, 2013, 01:08:50 PM
Part of me hopes these dolls come with pretty glass eyes like the bratzillaz but then that might make them too different to look good with my monster high collection :huh:
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Rhini on May 21, 2013, 01:13:39 PM
Part of me hopes these dolls come with pretty glass eyes like the bratzillaz but then that might make them too different to look good with my monster high collection :huh:
I was hoping this too actually. They'd be so much nicer to customize
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Kobold on May 21, 2013, 01:36:35 PM
Seems like fairy-tales are everywhere this year!  This new line could be great, if they manage to do something original and not a festival of Disney references. 

I hope they get around to do slightly less popular fairy-tales once they're done with the obligatory Snow White/Cinderella/RRH/ Alice & cie.  :lookround:
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: DoomBunnies on May 21, 2013, 01:37:05 PM
Part of me hopes these dolls come with pretty glass eyes like the bratzillaz but then that might make them too different to look good with my monster high collection :huh:
I was hoping this too actually. They'd be so much nicer to customize
I actually don't like the bratzilla glass eyes. Not because they aren't cool? But they're fixed in position, which makes the glass eyes seem unnecessary.
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Rhini on May 21, 2013, 01:55:05 PM
WOOO LOOK WHAT I FOUND! MH sightings page  :biggrin:

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Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Bow Tie on May 21, 2013, 01:55:13 PM
Someone on tumblr edited this picture from Rewrite Destiny.

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Source: http://darth-alinart.tumblr.com/
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Rhini on May 21, 2013, 02:06:03 PM
I'm not sure where they got the photo, it's definitely not just zooming in on the page there is no visual information on that one it's strictly a silhouette. Hrm.
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Bow Tie on May 21, 2013, 02:10:18 PM
They edited it somehow according to their tumblr.
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Rhini on May 21, 2013, 02:13:06 PM
Well, I edited some more it so you can actually see her. Can I be the first to say that I ADORE her?!

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Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Bow Tie on May 21, 2013, 02:16:21 PM
I want her so bad! She's just darling! :cry: She reminds me of Lagoona. That's probably why I love her so much. :lol:

I hope someone edits the other pictures because I want to see what they look like too!
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Rhini on May 21, 2013, 02:19:46 PM
I want her so bad! She's just darling! :cry: She reminds me of Lagoona. That's probably why I love her so much. :lol:

I hope someone edits the other pictures because I want to see what they look like too!
She does! The artwork seems to be very similar if not the same stylistically.

I tried, I opened it full screen on my huuuge moniter and it was still just a gray silhouette, so i'm stumped  :huh:
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Yuitsu on May 21, 2013, 02:21:38 PM
Wonder if this means the standard MH cast is going to be sidelined/ended? It's been going a while now after all..
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Bow Tie on May 21, 2013, 02:23:04 PM
I want her so bad! She's just darling! :cry: She reminds me of Lagoona. That's probably why I love her so much. :lol:

I hope someone edits the other pictures because I want to see what they look like too!
She does! The artwork seems to be very similar if not the same stylistically.

I tried, I opened it full screen on my huuuge moniter and it was still just a gray silhouette, so i'm stumped  :huh:

Gah! This is not fair! I do not want to wait another week for a possible reveal! :cry:
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Rhini on May 21, 2013, 02:25:45 PM
AHA! I've got it >:D muhaha
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: tuneful87 on May 21, 2013, 02:31:58 PM
I'm a bit confused. So if someone just edited the silhouette, then that's clearly not what the doll will look like at all. But if that is the plan for the character, let me be the first to say "THANK GOD for making a blonde character with red-colored fashion instead of aqua and pink. THANK GOD!!"
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Rhini on May 21, 2013, 02:33:32 PM
I'm a bit confused. So if someone just edited the silhouette, that's not what the doll looks like, right? But if it is, let me be the first to say "THANK GOD for making a blonde character with red-colored fashion instead of aqua and pink. THANK GOD!!"
No, it is what the doll looks like.  ^.^ Basically what happened is someone in the art department made an oopsie and didn't gray something out as well as they thought they had and still left enough visual information to be edited so we could see her.

I tried it with all the other and unfortunately those were all appropriately obliterated into silhouettes, but eh we at least get to see one!
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: tuneful87 on May 21, 2013, 02:35:57 PM
Ah, I see. Hmm...I don't know what to say really. I was hoping for something equally as fun as interesting as MH, not a total knockoff. Like, gimme a green princess with blonde hair. THEN I'll be happy! Muahaha!
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Zapper on May 21, 2013, 03:05:16 PM
Well, I edited some more it so you can actually see her. Can I be the first to say that I ADORE her?!

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I hope not all characters will look charming like this one because then I'll be broke! Damn my growing love for dolls -.-
Could this be Briar Rose? What do you think who she is?
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Sprinkles on May 21, 2013, 03:19:44 PM
She is so pretty! These dolls are going to have to be amazing based on that artwork.
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Zombelina on May 21, 2013, 06:59:58 PM
Ermahgerd I LOVE HER TOO uhoh oh dear /broke :faint:
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Sapphire-Light on May 21, 2013, 07:58:37 PM
OMG! so neat!

She seems to be caring a basket so she must be the Red ridding hood one  ?? :what:
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Keelee_von_Cupcake on May 21, 2013, 09:13:51 PM
I am definitely excited to see fairy tale characters in the Monster High style/body. :biggrin: The girl Rhini posted looks great! I can't wait to see Red Riding Hood and any little Queens. :heart:

The only part of me not excited about this is my wallet...  :throw:
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: sakuralu on May 22, 2013, 02:06:03 AM
ooh she's so cute with her pretty dress!

Now I see her and think about all this ever after story, I think Mattel want use the success of fairy tales but also, maybe, the Pullip dolls success? This new girl make me a little think to Pullip, because of her pretty dress with laces, froufrou, etc.. no?
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: mistic_imp on May 22, 2013, 02:16:05 AM
I want her so bad! She's just darling! :cry: She reminds me of Lagoona. That's probably why I love her so much. :lol:

I hope someone edits the other pictures because I want to see what they look like too!
She does! The artwork seems to be very similar if not the same stylistically.

I tried, I opened it full screen on my huuuge moniter and it was still just a gray silhouette, so i'm stumped  :huh:

 if you take the image into photoshop and adjust levels on it you  will see her appear.. it only seems to work with that image though.. non of the  other sillouttes work, she  must not have been greyscaled properly .. They left some color info in her jpg.

Post Merge: May 22, 2013, 02:17:22 AM

btw i love fairy tales so i am excited to collect this line :)
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Okiedokieloki on May 22, 2013, 02:47:49 AM
Super curious about this line. I love fairy tales as well, so probably going have to find something I can do without so I can have more dolly funds. XD
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Bow Tie on May 22, 2013, 08:11:23 AM
Do you guys see any feline-like features in this picture? People on MHDolls.com see cat features on her and the purse and I just don't see it.
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Rhini on May 22, 2013, 08:25:44 AM
I saw that, they're waay reaching lol. My bet is daughter of the mad hatter/alice/red queen :)

OOHH! Just realized! Her purse is totally the apple purse sitting on the table on the rewrite destiny page! Daughter of snow white?? and maybe her hair piece is a golden apple? She has has a similar outfit, with the poofy sleeves
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Bow Tie on May 22, 2013, 08:41:57 AM
I saw that, they're waay reaching lol. My bet is daughter of the mad hatter/alice/red queen :)

I know right? It's so pixelated that we can't really see any small details.

I would love for her to be Alice-related be it the daughter of Alice or the Red Queen or the Queen of Hearts. I think the daughter of the Mad Hatter will be the one with the tea pot purse and the mouse, but I could of course be totally wrong. My money is on her being Alice-related.
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Rhini on May 22, 2013, 08:45:34 AM
See edited post above!! ^  :)
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Bow Tie on May 22, 2013, 08:50:17 AM
See edited post above!! ^  :)

That is very much a possibility! Though I wonder why they would go with blonde. She is supposed to have dark hair right? I definitely see that possibility! Gah! I am so excited!
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Rhini on May 22, 2013, 08:59:50 AM
Screen capped said purse, it appears to be bedazzled? And she's in the library holding a book, that has to have some significance too right? Ughhh lol

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Post by: Bow Tie on May 22, 2013, 09:01:11 AM
Screen capped said purse, it appears to be bedazzled? And she's in the library holding a book, that has to have some significance too right? Ughhh lol

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Ugh is right! This is so frustrating! We have 6 more days to go!
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Post by: michelle53 on May 22, 2013, 01:58:18 PM
Fan girl screaming right now.  I love her and can't wait for these new dollies:)
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Midnight_Echo on May 22, 2013, 06:29:28 PM
Oh drats! Here comes another line that looks (and I hope) amazing!

I definitely get a Pullip type vibe from the fairy tale theme going on. I hope they branch out to other characters, other than the same base 5 in different dresses. Not that I don't like new dresses, it's just there are a lot of princess stuff out there already.

Either way, I'll be keeping my eyes locking on how this develops!
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: xkelpiex on May 23, 2013, 06:34:04 AM
I am really excited, damn. I DON'T need another collection right now, but hell, it's happening.
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Melissa on May 23, 2013, 06:54:23 AM
If these end up being similar body types to MH, I hope I'll be able to convince my fiancé to let me incorporate them into my collection. If they're different, I don't stand a chance.
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Zapper on May 23, 2013, 07:01:55 AM
If these end up being similar body types to MH, I hope I'll be able to convince my fiancé to let me incorporate them into my collection. If they're different, I don't stand a chance.

The silhouettes make them look like they're the same bodies. They even have the trademark killer heels ;)
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Post by: operaghost on May 23, 2013, 08:13:30 AM
This line is intriguing. I can't wait to see more!
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Fräulein_Kim on May 23, 2013, 09:14:33 AM
Oh those look interesting! ^^
I cannot wait to see actual dolls.

I'm not sure I'm going to collect this line, tho.. what made me like MH was all the monster-y characters (even Ghoulia & Lala are a bit too plain for my taste), so if this line basically has just 'girls' it won't do it for me.
Still, I am happy for all the 'true' doll-fans out there PLUS if they share the same body-type I might be able to snatch a few outfits for my ghouls. ^^
(..and a unicorn and mermaid, should they make some. Heh-- xD)
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Tropical_Sunset on May 23, 2013, 09:34:46 AM
I am so excited for this line.  I really hope that they're in the same style as Monster High so they match my collection and they can share outfits! 

And oh man, I love the look of that character!
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: cleverLC on May 23, 2013, 09:45:18 AM
Oh those look interesting! ^^
I cannot wait to see actual dolls.

I'm not sure I'm going to collect this line, tho.. what made me like MH was all the monster-y characters (even Ghoulia & Lala are a bit too plain for my taste), so if this line basically has just 'girls' it won't do it for me.
Still, I am happy for all the 'true' doll-fans out there PLUS if they share the same body-type I might be able to snatch a few outfits for my ghouls. ^^
(..and a unicorn and mermaid, should they make some. Heh-- xD)

Seconding, but it WILL make it easier to make human-character customs with MH bodies...
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: DEStokes on May 23, 2013, 10:20:00 AM
If these end up being similar body types to MH, I hope I'll be able to convince my fiancé to let me incorporate them into my collection. If they're different, I don't stand a chance.

Yeah, I will be calling these Monster High dolls so I can justify buying them.  *nods*
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Rhini on May 23, 2013, 10:26:09 AM
Lolol I can see it now

"Honey these new dolls don't look very monster-like to me"

"Oh really? Look pretty monstrous to me!  :whistle:"


I don't share finances with anyone luckily so I need not justify!  :P I'm hoping though to actually replace some of my MH dolls with these and make it easier on myself to sell them.
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Melissa on May 23, 2013, 01:15:33 PM
I have my own income, but I also have OCD so my fiance likes to look out for me (I just don't want him to sound like a control freak, he isn't). I got way out of control with ponies because they're so cheap, and he wants to make sure it doesn't happen with MH, since at first I was like "I'll limit myself to 5..." and I have 20 lol.
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: animal_lover on May 23, 2013, 01:17:04 PM
I'm super intrigued by this line! My only concern is that they'll be too "butterflies and rainbows" and not really goth/dark like monster high is. That whole concept and how different they are compared to everything else out there is really what drew me in to monster high.

And I really hope they make a beauty and the beast inspired character!
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Rockwella on May 23, 2013, 01:42:21 PM
I have my own income, but I also have OCD so my fiance likes to look out for me (I just don't want him to sound like a control freak, he isn't). I got way out of control with ponies because they're so cheap, and he wants to make sure it doesn't happen with MH, since at first I was like "I'll limit myself to 5..." and I have 20 lol.

I know what you mean! I am always looking for something cheaper to divert my attention to or it's like I can't stop. I only spend what I have in my toy fund haha but if I don't love it I don't buy it. My new rule ;)
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Rhini on May 23, 2013, 01:43:12 PM
Oh yeah I never said I DIDN'T have a problem XD
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Saiko on May 23, 2013, 01:45:28 PM
As long as they're even vaguely Lolita I'll love them.
I've always wanted a Pullip or two, I hope these will be similar but more affordable. And with different face moulds too :)
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: keylimepony on May 24, 2013, 10:39:48 AM
I can't wait to see the designs! I wonder if there will be webisodes or TV specials too.

It's interesting that Cupid is moving to this new franchise. I wonder if she will get a rerelease. Although Cupid leaving means I can't build on my conspiracy theory about her trying to steal Clawd. Oh well!
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Fräulein_Kim on May 24, 2013, 10:54:56 AM
I can't wait to see the designs! I wonder if there will be webisodes or TV specials too.

I think/hope it will be pretty much an exact copy of MH. Tho probably a lot more 'tame', to cash in on those parents that have always refused to buy 'THEM UGLY MONSTER DOLLS' for their children. ;c
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Rhini on May 24, 2013, 10:59:55 AM
Probably. I hope they keep they same body, but make the faces a little bit softer; a lot of the MH girls have way too severe features for me. Like I love how Ghoulia looks when she's drawn, but her doll looks so angry and pointy to me. I'd prefer them with a softer, rounder face sculpt like frankies or lagoonas.
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: DEStokes on May 24, 2013, 12:08:12 PM
I can't wait to see the designs! I wonder if there will be webisodes or TV specials too.

I think/hope it will be pretty much an exact copy of MH. Tho probably a lot more 'tame', to cash in on those parents that have always refused to buy 'THEM UGLY MONSTER DOLLS' for their children. ;c

Them ugly monster dolls.  Hehe.
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: DoomBunnies on May 24, 2013, 12:16:44 PM
I can't wait to see the designs! I wonder if there will be webisodes or TV specials too.

I think/hope it will be pretty much an exact copy of MH. Tho probably a lot more 'tame', to cash in on those parents that have always refused to buy 'THEM UGLY MONSTER DOLLS' for their children. ;c

Them ugly monster dolls.  Hehe.
One of my friends was looking at MH dolls, and a woman with her daughter walked past, looking at MH and said. "Those are F*cking ugly dolls" right in front of her little girl and them proceeded to call the Bratz beautiful. Which confused us both, because to me MH are definitely more aesthetically pleasing.
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Midnight_Echo on May 24, 2013, 12:40:33 PM
One thing that I love about Pullips is how decedent their clothes and dresses are. So I have hope, based on these silhouettes that there will be some amazing outfits for these new girls.
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Gaspode on May 24, 2013, 02:25:28 PM
Oh thanks for this thread I'm so out of the loop right atm and knew nothing of these. I have a feeling I will need most if not all lol. Esp any Alice ones!!
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Zapper on May 24, 2013, 02:38:21 PM
I can't wait to see the designs! I wonder if there will be webisodes or TV specials too.

I think/hope it will be pretty much an exact copy of MH. Tho probably a lot more 'tame', to cash in on those parents that have always refused to buy 'THEM UGLY MONSTER DOLLS' for their children. ;c

Mhhh... I don't know, Kimmy.
At first I thought of the nagging parents as well but then I thought of all the customs people were making of the ghouls.
All the pretty human dollies with half-closed eyes, self-made fashions that resembled the Pullip style... Mattel have their spies everywhere. If not, they wouldn't release more and more "fan favorites" (Scarah, Heath, now they even trademarked Slow-Moe).
Ever After High also seems to have slightly more boy characters from the get-go (unlike MH who only had Deuce).

It looks to me as though they have done their homework and thought: "Hey, this is what our fanbase wants and if we can cash in on the princess craze, that's a plus".
Or maybe it's just everything mashed together X)
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: animal_lover on May 24, 2013, 03:25:29 PM
They're going to make a Slow-Moe???!!! I will seriously die of excitement if that's the case!!! I LOVE my ghoulia to pieces and she needs her man!!!
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: DazzleKitty on May 25, 2013, 11:32:23 PM
I'm super intrigued by this line! My only concern is that they'll be too "butterflies and rainbows" and not really goth/dark like monster high is. That whole concept and how different they are compared to everything else out there is really what drew me in to monster high.

And I really hope they make a beauty and the beast inspired character!

I was a little scared about them being too 'butterflies and rainbows' as well, but if they are from the same creators as Monster High, then I bet they will be very creative with these. I have high hopes for them.

Probably. I hope they keep they same body, but make the faces a little bit softer; a lot of the MH girls have way too severe features for me. Like I love how Ghoulia looks when she's drawn, but her doll looks so angry and pointy to me. I'd prefer them with a softer, rounder face sculpt like frankies or lagoonas.

I agree with this. I think Ghoulia is adorable in the show and she's one of my favorite characters. Her doll looks nothing like her. Actually, all her dolls look so evil. She needs a Lagoona-like face. Round and soft with the big innocent eyes.


I am very intrigued with this line too. I had no idea of its existance until today. The werecat lover in me hopes they make a doll of the Cheshire Cat. :D
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: nyanpotato on May 26, 2013, 06:48:20 PM
I can't wait to see the designs! I wonder if there will be webisodes or TV specials too.

I think/hope it will be pretty much an exact copy of MH. Tho probably a lot more 'tame', to cash in on those parents that have always refused to buy 'THEM UGLY MONSTER DOLLS' for their children. ;c

Them ugly monster dolls.  Hehe.
One of my friends was looking at MH dolls, and a woman with her daughter walked past, looking at MH and said. "Those are F*cking ugly dolls" right in front of her little girl and them proceeded to call the Bratz beautiful. Which confused us both, because to me MH are definitely more aesthetically pleasing.
What the heck?  :lol: Monster high dolls are def. more aesthetically pleasing,I admit I do have a few Bratz too but not nearly as many as I have MH dolls! I do kinda like the new Bratz that have been released for 2013 though,Heh.  :blush:
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: tuneful87 on May 26, 2013, 08:01:20 PM
My three-eyed-ghoul is more beautiful than most women I'd run into on any given day! Muahahaha!
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Zapper on May 26, 2013, 08:19:38 PM
I can't wait to see the designs! I wonder if there will be webisodes or TV specials too.

I think/hope it will be pretty much an exact copy of MH. Tho probably a lot more 'tame', to cash in on those parents that have always refused to buy 'THEM UGLY MONSTER DOLLS' for their children. ;c

Them ugly monster dolls.  Hehe.
One of my friends was looking at MH dolls, and a woman with her daughter walked past, looking at MH and said. "Those are F*cking ugly dolls" right in front of her little girl and them proceeded to call the Bratz beautiful. Which confused us both, because to me MH are definitely more aesthetically pleasing.
What the heck?  :lol: Monster high dolls are def. more aesthetically pleasing,I admit I do have a few Bratz too but not nearly as many as I have MH dolls! I do kinda like the new Bratz that have been released for 2013 though,Heh.  :blush:

I hope no Bratz fan will take this personally now, but I think Bratz look insultingly sexualized.
Sure, MHs are sexualized as well, but Bratz look like this uncanny mix of Donatella Versace and a blow-up doll. Their sultry facial expression don't help  u__u#
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: DEStokes on May 26, 2013, 08:26:10 PM
I can't wait to see the designs! I wonder if there will be webisodes or TV specials too.

I think/hope it will be pretty much an exact copy of MH. Tho probably a lot more 'tame', to cash in on those parents that have always refused to buy 'THEM UGLY MONSTER DOLLS' for their children. ;c

Them ugly monster dolls.  Hehe.
One of my friends was looking at MH dolls, and a woman with her daughter walked past, looking at MH and said. "Those are F*cking ugly dolls" right in front of her little girl and them proceeded to call the Bratz beautiful. Which confused us both, because to me MH are definitely more aesthetically pleasing.
What the heck?  :lol: Monster high dolls are def. more aesthetically pleasing,I admit I do have a few Bratz too but not nearly as many as I have MH dolls! I do kinda like the new Bratz that have been released for 2013 though,Heh.  :blush:

I hope no Bratz fan will take this personally now, but I think Bratz look insultingly sexualized.
Sure, MHs are sexualized as well, but Bratz look like this uncanny mix of Donatella Versace and a blow-up doll. Their sultry facial expression don't help  u__u#

I'm taking it personal because you compared them to blow-up dolls.  There are some very beautiful blow-up dolls available.

Just kidding. 

I agree whole heartedly.  My biggest complaint about Bratz dolls is their huge lips!  I think MH dolls look more like wholesome teenagers, as unlikely as that sounds.
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: DazzleKitty on May 26, 2013, 08:32:49 PM
The lips on Bratz are what scared me off. Some women/dolls can look great with huge lips, but it's like the Bratz slapped two large salmon on their face.

No offense to Bratz fans.

But it really is a shame because the Bratz line has some really great ideas and beautiful costumes and outfits for their dolls. And the dolls have nice hair. But the lips....oh the lips.....
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Zapper on May 26, 2013, 08:46:25 PM
I can't wait to see the designs! I wonder if there will be webisodes or TV specials too.

I think/hope it will be pretty much an exact copy of MH. Tho probably a lot more 'tame', to cash in on those parents that have always refused to buy 'THEM UGLY MONSTER DOLLS' for their children. ;c

Them ugly monster dolls.  Hehe.
One of my friends was looking at MH dolls, and a woman with her daughter walked past, looking at MH and said. "Those are F*cking ugly dolls" right in front of her little girl and them proceeded to call the Bratz beautiful. Which confused us both, because to me MH are definitely more aesthetically pleasing.
What the heck?  :lol: Monster high dolls are def. more aesthetically pleasing,I admit I do have a few Bratz too but not nearly as many as I have MH dolls! I do kinda like the new Bratz that have been released for 2013 though,Heh.  :blush:

I hope no Bratz fan will take this personally now, but I think Bratz look insultingly sexualized.
Sure, MHs are sexualized as well, but Bratz look like this uncanny mix of Donatella Versace and a blow-up doll. Their sultry facial expression don't help  u__u#

I'm taking it personal because you compared them to blow-up dolls.  There are some very beautiful blow-up dolls available.

Just kidding. 

I agree whole heartedly.  My biggest complaint about Bratz dolls is their huge lips!  I think MH dolls look more like wholesome teenagers, as unlikely as that sounds.

Duuuude, reading your first few lines my heart skipped a beat!! XD
I always try to make sure that by criticizing something I don't mean to attack its fans. Different strokes for diferent folks and all.

The lips on Bratz are what scared me off. Some women/dolls can look great with huge lips, but it's like the Bratz slapped two large salmon on their face.

No offense to Bratz fans.

But it really is a shame because the Bratz line has some really great ideas and beautiful costumes and outfits for their dolls. And the dolls have nice hair. But the lips....oh the lips.....

Yeaaahhh, the lips do not work on that face. To be honest, they also remind me a bit of those racial caricatures from the 20s/30/40s :/
And I am such a woman with "kissy" lips XD
I think it's obvious we don't have anything against big lips, but against the look of it on the Bratz faces. They just look so bloated and flat, haha! Like an allergic reaction.

Ok, enough with the Bratz hate.
I also think they had some cool ideas in the past (the cancer awareness dolls are one of those!). Too bad they're more focused on copying other toy companies right now... Jada Toys, Mattel's Monster High. Ehhh, they can do better!
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: nyanpotato on May 27, 2013, 11:42:38 AM
I can't wait to see the designs! I wonder if there will be webisodes or TV specials too.

I think/hope it will be pretty much an exact copy of MH. Tho probably a lot more 'tame', to cash in on those parents that have always refused to buy 'THEM UGLY MONSTER DOLLS' for their children. ;c

Them ugly monster dolls.  Hehe.
One of my friends was looking at MH dolls, and a woman with her daughter walked past, looking at MH and said. "Those are F*cking ugly dolls" right in front of her little girl and them proceeded to call the Bratz beautiful. Which confused us both, because to me MH are definitely more aesthetically pleasing.
What the heck?  :lol: Monster high dolls are def. more aesthetically pleasing,I admit I do have a few Bratz too but not nearly as many as I have MH dolls! I do kinda like the new Bratz that have been released for 2013 though,Heh.  :blush:

I hope no Bratz fan will take this personally now, but I think Bratz look insultingly sexualized.
Sure, MHs are sexualized as well, but Bratz look like this uncanny mix of Donatella Versace and a blow-up doll. Their sultry facial expression don't help  u__u#
I do agree completely on that xD No matter what I always have to take acetone to make the lips smaller too,Annd probably 99% of the time they get repainted too,I can't stand having them with their original paint ._.
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Rhini on May 27, 2013, 11:45:22 AM
I keep re-visiting the website in hopes something has changed, but nada so far!  >_<
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Gaspode on May 27, 2013, 01:20:02 PM
Anyone know when these are due?
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: michelle53 on May 27, 2013, 01:50:09 PM
Newest update:
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Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Zombelina on May 27, 2013, 01:56:37 PM
Sparkly! *@_@* TOO MUCH EXCITE
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: heftysmurf76 on May 27, 2013, 03:10:32 PM
oh look at all the sparkles! squeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!



Also,i was exploring the sites again, whats with all the ravens/black birds? they keep adding em, there was one now it seems like there's 3 or 4
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: animal_lover on May 27, 2013, 03:11:46 PM
I freaking love the art for this line! I bet the boxes are going to be ridiculously awesome!

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I'm so excited to finally possibly start collecting a line at the very beginning of it's release!!

I was about 20 years late for collecting LPS(not including the few sets I had as a kid), and 3 for collecting Monster High! Lol
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Rhini on May 27, 2013, 04:58:29 PM
Also,i was exploring the sites again, whats with all the ravens/black birds? they keep adding em, there was one now it seems like there's 3 or 4

Aha! So I wasn't seeing things! I noticed that too. Come onnn just let us seeee Dx
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: WhiteHeather on May 27, 2013, 05:13:18 PM
God, I cannot wait to see more of this line.  I'm really excited since I've always been really into fairy tales.  I had pretty much decided I wouldn't buy anymore MH stuff unless it was something absolutely incredible, and then they go and throw this at me.  I'm almost hoping they won't be as awesome as I think they will just so I don't have to figure out a place to put them!
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: heftysmurf76 on May 27, 2013, 05:50:24 PM
Aha! So I wasn't seeing things! I noticed that too. Come onnn just let us seeee Dx
Nope, not just you, can't wait to find out what it means...

here's another sparkly image...it was originally an animated gif with the key swinging back and forth, but didn't download animated for some reason
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Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: platypup on May 27, 2013, 06:39:09 PM
I'm so excited about this, even my boyfriend is making fun of me (he recognizes the site's song!).

Have you noticed the log in page in "everafterhigh.com"? Was it there before?
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Rhini on May 27, 2013, 06:43:28 PM
Ohhh!  :biggrin: It's only a page holder, but it exxiissttss!
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Bow Tie on May 27, 2013, 06:46:12 PM
Isn't tomorrow the day they do the updates!? It's usually on a Tuesday!
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Zombelina on May 27, 2013, 09:11:15 PM
I'm so excited about this, even my boyfriend is making fun of me (he recognizes the site's song!).

Have you noticed the log in page in "everafterhigh.com"? Was it there before?

Ohhh!  :biggrin: It's only a page holder, but it exxiissttss!

GLEE! *opens in tab, refreshes like whoa*

edit: nothing yet, but I did notice that on the corner of each of the three sites there's a new little graphic that says "from the makers of Monster High" :D
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Rhini on May 28, 2013, 07:58:13 AM
Oh oh it changed it changed!! The everafterhigh site now has a login page, though it seems to just be an administrator login.
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: operaghost on May 28, 2013, 08:10:14 AM
I want to see the dolls so bad! :shocked:
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Rhini on May 28, 2013, 08:17:19 AM
I know! This is torture!  :drunk:
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: WhiteHeather on May 28, 2013, 08:58:16 AM
The suspense is killing me!  Does anyone know what time of day new updates have gone up in the past?
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Rhini on May 28, 2013, 09:00:48 AM
The HTML source for the rewrite destiny etc sites say they went up at  'May 15, 2013 15:03:26', so 3pm which I would assume is california time since that's where they're located, but I'm not sure it works that way.
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Bow Tie on May 28, 2013, 09:05:08 AM
:freak: :freak: :freak: :freak: :freak: :freak: :freak: :freak: :freak: :freak: :freak: Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!! Just hurry up already! I'm dying! Dying ya hear!? :drunk:
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Rhini on May 28, 2013, 09:17:52 AM
Trust me I hear you! XD

I just keep refreshing the page  :cry:
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Bow Tie on May 28, 2013, 09:49:05 AM
I keep refreshing the page too. I don't want to wait forever. :cry:
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Rhini on May 28, 2013, 09:51:49 AM
*commiserates with Bow Tie*   :yikes: :sad:

My life is all waiting right now! Waiting for this site, waiting to see the dolls, waiting for the fair and the exclusive, waiting to see what happens to Minty. GAH! Give met at least one!!! Dx
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Bow Tie on May 28, 2013, 10:21:39 AM
*commiserates with Bow Tie*   :yikes: :sad:

My life is all waiting right now! Waiting for this site, waiting to see the dolls, waiting for the fair and the exclusive, waiting to see what happens to Minty. GAH! Give met at least one!!! Dx

I hate waiting! I just want to know what these guys and gals will look like and what the fair exclusive is going to be. The torture!!! D':
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: heftysmurf76 on May 28, 2013, 11:03:51 AM
was it stated somewhere that there wold indeed be a comic con exclusive, or are we just speculating there will be one?
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Rhini on May 28, 2013, 11:08:57 AM
I think right now we're just speculating at a comic con reveal, i don't know about an exclusive.
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Zombelina on May 28, 2013, 12:30:58 PM
*refreshes like a fiend* ... okay, I need to go and get some stuff done. Maybe if I go away something will happen, it usually works like that!  :lol:
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: vortex1310 on May 28, 2013, 01:00:35 PM
*whew*

Caught up with the thread finally.

This is very intriguing. It definitely seems to be a yin-yang thing to the MH dolls. I hope the same level of detail is there.

I remember opening my first MH doll and being all "Whoa...this is the future of dolls, they never had articulation like that when I was a kid." Granted, they did in my head lol, but when you're an adult and look back they are limited as heck.

Excited for any updates! You guys are so good about keeping up-to-date!!
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Bow Tie on May 28, 2013, 03:03:01 PM
May 30th is when everything begins! I got a text from Mattel with a picture of a couple of silhouettes and this message:

"Are you a Royal or a Rebel? Or a little of both? When the story begins on May 30th, it'll be up to you to decide."

Here's the picture I got on my phone!

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Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: heftysmurf76 on May 28, 2013, 03:05:00 PM
looks like its a bt more waiting...i just got a text fro mattel saying
"r you a royal or a rebel? or a little o both? when the story begins on May 30th , it'll be u to you to decide""

EDIT : Dangit Bow Tie! LOL you beat me by about 30 seconds!!!! oh well guess we'll know soon
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: TrixieStix on May 28, 2013, 03:09:53 PM
I'm so excited to see what happens~ been getting the same messages on my phone after Michelle first posted hers and it's makin me even more antsy  :biggrin:
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: animal_lover on May 28, 2013, 03:15:19 PM
What is the actual website for this line? I tried everafterhigh.com but it didn't work. Haha
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: LuvlyMelody on May 28, 2013, 03:19:34 PM
Dang I've been avoiding this thread for so long, but taking little glimpses got me more and more intrigued. >,<; No point trying to avoid the inevitable.
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Zombelina on May 28, 2013, 04:45:53 PM
AHH more waiting!  :lol: Granted, two days more is nothing, but still. I am dyyying :biggrin:

Right now www.everafterhigh.com just has an admin login thingy and everafterhigh.com has a Mattel placeholder logo. The three teaser sites are linked in hefty's first post of the thread.
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: LuvlyMelody on May 28, 2013, 04:48:55 PM
Juggling MH along with EAH to keep up to date with releases is going to be tricky, esp if they release this new line as often/constant as they do with MH. >,<;
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: michelle53 on May 28, 2013, 05:28:50 PM
Man Bow Tie...you took my job;).  Hehehe, I'm kidding sweetie.

So I'm ready for this waiting to be over.  *Does hate waiting*
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: justkitter on May 28, 2013, 06:06:26 PM
I had a mild panic attack when someone mentioned an EAH SDCC Exclusive!

The thought NEVER occured to me that that could happen in the future:(  I hate the stress of trying to get ONE SDCC doll a year.  I can't imagine having to get more than that :faint:
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Rhini on May 28, 2013, 06:34:03 PM
Edited the new picture for a better look. It occurred to me that maybe we'll see a good guy and bad guy from each story? That would explain the whole royal or rebel thing.

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Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: LuvlyMelody on May 28, 2013, 06:36:26 PM
If that's the case, then my hypothesis is practically dead on! XD Oh man I'm now on the boat and there's no sailing back with this line. :P
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: heftysmurf76 on May 28, 2013, 06:52:24 PM
awesome edit rhini! I like the idea of rivals, but I wonder if they'll ALL be like that...for example, I can see them doing Hanse and Gretl, and I don't think there'd be a rivalry there (tho I could be wrong), but I also wass thinking the other day that it'd be cool to see Rose Red, the often forgotten about sister of Snow White...
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Bow Tie on May 28, 2013, 06:52:48 PM
Faces! I need to see them! D': Thanks for the enhanced picture Rhini! I was hoping you would do that!
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: LuvlyMelody on May 28, 2013, 06:54:47 PM
Cinderella could be at the Royal School, while her evil step sisters are at the Rebel School. That would be a great twist to it.
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Zombelina on May 28, 2013, 07:11:54 PM
Can we have two Snow Whites? :biggrin: They are two different Grimm characters... the one from the Seven Dwarfs is Schneewittchen, the other from Snow White & Rose Red is Schneeweißchen (Schneeweißchen und Rosenrot) ^.^ /nerds all over the thread/ I want both. That'd be awesome XD

I so love the look of their outfits -- thanks for editing the new pic, Rhini! POOFY LOLITA SKIRTS YES



Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Rhini on May 28, 2013, 07:29:06 PM
My pleasure! *tips hat*  ^.^

I realllly hope they do something like that Zombielina, I'm a fairy tale nerd too and if they actually delved into some of the originals instead of the Disney youknowwhat I think I would die of happiness x3

Anndd EEEE! POOFY AND FRILLY AND LACEY!!  :frolic: :cheer: :green:
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Bow Tie on May 28, 2013, 07:55:48 PM
YES! Schneeweißchen und Rosenrot!!! I would be so excited if they did that!!! I just adore Fairy Tales and Grimm ones are my absolute favorite! :heart:
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Zombelina on May 28, 2013, 08:00:52 PM
I really hope they do! I do love me my Disney, but there's just SO MUCH amazing stuff to dig into if they look at the sources and reference them instead! They've done pretty good mining monster lore, so maaaaaaybe there is hope? *hopeshopeshopes* :dance:

(((hugs all fairytale fans))) You guys are soooo MAH PEOPLES!
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: joey on May 28, 2013, 08:01:28 PM
Don't forget that Snow White has a sister named Rose Red ;)
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Rhini on May 28, 2013, 08:14:14 PM
Rosenrot is German for rose red  ;)

*tackleglomps Zombielina* MY PEEEEPPPS!  :tackleglomp:
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Bow Tie on May 28, 2013, 08:45:53 PM
I really hope they do! I do love me my Disney, but there's just SO MUCH amazing stuff to dig into if they look at the sources and reference them instead! They've done pretty good mining monster lore, so maaaaaaybe there is hope? *hopeshopeshopes* :dance:

(((hugs all fairytale fans))) You guys are soooo MAH PEOPLES!

I do love Disney movies as well, but there's so much more to them when you read the original tales! I agree they've done a good job working on the monster aspect so I hope they do the same with Ever After High. I wonder if Garrett Sander is working on this as well.

:hug:
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Zombelina on May 28, 2013, 09:00:52 PM
Heeeeeee! :grouphug:

Ooh, I so hope Garrett Sander is designing EAH too! He's on tumblr, I wonder if he'll drop any clues there? :biggrin:
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: WhiteHeather on May 28, 2013, 09:05:15 PM
Juggling MH along with EAH to keep up to date with releases is going to be tricky, esp if they release this new line as often/constant as they do with MH. >,<;

If this line is anywhere near as awesome as I think it is I'll probably stop buying MH stuff and switch over.  I've been thinking about slowing or stopping my MH purchases anyway, I've just been getting overwhelmed.  I've always been more of a fairy tale lover than a monster lover anyway!  Though i do hope they don't put out new characters quite as often as MH does.  I have no idea where I'll put them all!
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: mistic_imp on May 28, 2013, 09:48:24 PM
eeee! Excited about this line!  Not sure how iwill keep up with both lines??  need to win the lotto LOL

 oh well. i guess i will just have to collect my favorites :) 
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Bow Tie on May 28, 2013, 10:04:30 PM
Since I have cut down a lot of my Monster High collection (Lagoona/Cleo and their mansters only [who happen to not have a lot of dolls]), I'll be able to afford to keep up with this! :)
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: LuvlyMelody on May 28, 2013, 10:15:26 PM
As long as I go for only Signature MH dolls, and do the same for EAH, I SHOULD Be able to maintain a good consistency with these girls too.

If they end up doing webisode/book/3D specials series, I wouldn't mind reading/watching them. :P

I know none of us wants to think about this, but if you think about it...
Spoiler
If EAH Is gonna be the next hottest thing (Being practically similar to MH), chances are Scalpers have found their next target on their hit list, and they'll probably be moving from MH to EAH.

Possibly good for MH only collectors, since they'll (probably/hopefully) leave them alone for now......

...bad for everybody else who wants to collect EAH in general...i.e All of us... >,<;
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: heftysmurf76 on May 28, 2013, 10:23:34 PM
i
As long as I go for only Signature MH dolls, and do the same for EAH, I SHOULD Be able to maintain a good consistency with these girls too.


this! That's my plan to do only signature mhs and only signature EAHs
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Zapper on May 29, 2013, 05:07:54 AM
Can we have two Snow Whites? :biggrin: They are two different Grimm characters... the one from the Seven Dwarfs is Schneewittchen, the other from Snow White & Rose Red is Schneeweißchen (Schneeweißchen und Rosenrot) ^.^ /nerds all over the thread/ I want both. That'd be awesome XD

I so love the look of their outfits -- thanks for editing the new pic, Rhini! POOFY LOLITA SKIRTS YES

Holy smokes! If those two would be Snow and Rose I'd be allll over them.
They barely get any recognition. I can still remember having a copy of a wonderful East German production from 1979. It has truly beautiful costumes, nice RL settings and captures the eery atmosphere of the tale perfectly. I can only recommend it for Fairy Tale fans! ^^

I was absolutely terrified of the evil dwarf/gnome when I was a kid. The music is scary as hell, too when he makes the mine crumble (oh god, it's all coming back to me now, haha!)
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Fräulein_Kim on May 29, 2013, 10:22:36 AM
I think I'm probably the only german who's a total dead loss at fairy tales.. like, I have NO idea who those two are.
And I would not even get Hänsel & Gretel right should I have to tell it. LOL. :P

TEACH ME, MATTEL!

Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Zapper on May 29, 2013, 10:42:15 AM
I think I'm probably the only german who's a total dead loss at fairy tales.. like, I have NO idea who those two are.

Go change your Staatsangehörigkeit right now, Missy! :lol:
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: QueenNatalie on May 29, 2013, 01:51:06 PM
Hey guys! You know how they have the whole "royal or rebel" thing and then the "rewrite destiny" thing? Well maybe the two dolls are not hero vs villain, but two different destinies of the same character? Just a theory I wanted to throw out there and see what you guys think!  ^.^
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: shivvy on May 29, 2013, 02:48:59 PM
That would work for a lot of characters, but for others like Hansel and Gretel the only alternate destiny I can come up with is "get eaten"  :P
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: LuvlyMelody on May 29, 2013, 03:42:25 PM
Oooo thinking about it now, if there are like...3 different campuses in this series, could Mattel possibly do like 3 different school playsets for each corresponding school and somehow have them connect to each other?! That would be cool if they did something like that. :P Cool, yet very pricey if it'll the about the same price as the MH High School Playset. XD

They'll probably come up with like...one playset that has 2 or 3 different sections for each campus, depending on how many schools are in this line.
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Sprinkles on May 29, 2013, 10:21:13 PM
I'm not sure if this has been mentioned already but the other day when I was watching Sleeping Beauty, I realized that Briar Rose is the fake name that the good fairies gave Aurora to keep her hidden. So Briar Rose would have to be Sleeping Beaty's daughter, right?
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Zombelina on May 29, 2013, 10:42:50 PM
I'm going to geek again if nobody minds XD

The original tale(s) of Sleeping Beauty are pretty messy, and lots can't exactly be gone into here on the Arena  :lookround: But the first version is Italian from the early 17th century and it's called Sun, Moon and Talia. The "sleeping beauty" is Talia, her children are Sun and Moon. The next version is French (by Perrault) and she has no name, but her daughter is named Aurore. Early 19th century, the Grimms retold it and named her Briar Rose.

Someone correct me if I've messed any of that up, it's confusing XD So yeah, Sleeping Beauty and her potential daughter have Many Many Possible Names.  :)
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Angelkitty21 on May 29, 2013, 11:19:24 PM
Hey guys! You know how they have the whole "royal or rebel" thing and then the "rewrite destiny" thing? Well maybe the two dolls are not hero vs villain, but two different destinies of the same character? Just a theory I wanted to throw out there and see what you guys think!  ^.^

I could see something like that, as in what if snow white was the villain, and the queen was good.  Or something like that..
 :
And I always thought that snow white/rose red and snow white/7 dwarves were different characters, especially since the stories were completely different. Now all we need is a bear/prince.  :lol:
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: tuneful87 on May 30, 2013, 05:16:28 AM
No official pics yet?
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Saiko on May 30, 2013, 05:38:46 AM
it's today it's today it's today it's today it's today it's today it's today it's today!

Are you excited because I'm excited! I've never been so excited!
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Kobold on May 30, 2013, 06:11:13 AM
I would sure like to see Snow-White & Rose-Red, if only because they are less common than Snow-White (&7D) / Cinderella / Sleeping Beauty etc. etc.

While it's not a very good role model, I think it would be  funny to have the princess from The princess and the pea, just to have an EAH equivalent to Cleo de Nile (a dainty damsel who complains all the time that things aren't comfortable and royal enough?).
Or hey, be surprising by having her posses the fine-tuned sense of a ninja master.   :lol:



:ninja:  ...I sense... 15 cents worth of loose change under this couch! 
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Rhini on May 30, 2013, 07:16:24 AM
it's today it's today it's today it's today it's today it's today it's today it's today!

Are you excited because I'm excited! I've never been so excited!
Eee I came here to say the same thing x3 TODAY TODAY!!  :green: :hearts:

Let's hope they make the changes in a timely manner, because if I have to wait til 5 pm again I think I'm gonna scream XD
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Bow Tie on May 30, 2013, 08:11:13 AM
it's today it's today it's today it's today it's today it's today it's today it's today!

Are you excited because I'm excited! I've never been so excited!
Eee I came here to say the same thing x3 TODAY TODAY!!  :green: :hearts:

Let's hope they make the changes in a timely manner, because if I have to wait til 5 pm again I think I'm gonna scream XD

Oh my gosh I know! I am so glad I don't have work today! I really REALLY want to see this once the website changes! Its probably going to be 5pm again. :cry:
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: cleverLC on May 30, 2013, 08:31:17 AM
Hey guys! You know how they have the whole "royal or rebel" thing and then the "rewrite destiny" thing? Well maybe the two dolls are not hero vs villain, but two different destinies of the same character? Just a theory I wanted to throw out there and see what you guys think!  ^.^

I could see something like that, as in what if snow white was the villain, and the queen was good.  Or something like that..
 :
And I always thought that snow white/rose red and snow white/7 dwarves were different characters, especially since the stories were completely different. Now all we need is a bear/prince.  :lol:

"Snow White, Rose Red, will you kill your lover dead?"

Man, now I'm itching for a Bearskin custom.  Or maybe I could re-tool other dolls into One-Eye, Two-Eyes and Three-Eyes.
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: WhiteHeather on May 30, 2013, 08:37:30 AM

Eee I came here to say the same thing x3 TODAY TODAY!!  :green: :hearts:

Let's hope they make the changes in a timely manner, because if I have to wait til 5 pm again I think I'm gonna scream XD

I'm really really hoping the changes get made before I head to work early this afternoon.  I'm just going to explode if I have to wait until I get home tonight!
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Fräulein_Kim on May 30, 2013, 08:40:08 AM
Mah, it will probably be late at night in my timezone before they reveal anything - But I want to see it todayyyyyyyyyyyyyy-y. :'D
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Keelee_von_Cupcake on May 30, 2013, 08:49:25 AM
*joins the impatiently waiting party*  :enthralled:
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Rhini on May 30, 2013, 09:01:34 AM
*waits*  :really: :coffee:
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Bow Tie on May 30, 2013, 09:11:02 AM
This is going to be the longest waiting game ever! :cry: :freak: :freak: :freak: :freak: :freak: :freak: :freak:
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: heideecat on May 30, 2013, 09:12:39 AM
I just got a text from mattel again

i cant wait!
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Rhini on May 30, 2013, 09:25:04 AM
:O whats it say?! I didn't get one!
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: DEStokes on May 30, 2013, 09:28:12 AM
"You've waited long enough.  Welcome to Ever After High!  Share with your friends and get ready to rewrite your destiny...  because your story starts now!  #EverAfterHigh"

Then there was a pic of a heart shaped lock that says Ever After High with a keyhole and a key.
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Rhini on May 30, 2013, 09:36:39 AM
Eeeeee  :newpony: 

THE SITE IS UP THE SITE IS UP!

http://www.everafterhigh.com/en-us/
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Bow Tie on May 30, 2013, 09:39:24 AM
GAH! This is amazing!!! It won't load yet. Hurry up Mattel! I'm dying! :cry:
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Rhini on May 30, 2013, 09:42:21 AM
*DIES*

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Post by: keylimepony on May 30, 2013, 09:43:00 AM
Yay! Videos to watch!
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Keelee_von_Cupcake on May 30, 2013, 09:50:10 AM
THAT PURPLE-HAIRED ONE. :faint:

Srsly, I think I need them all. But especially my purple-haired beauty!! Does anyone know what she has in her hands? Because to me, it reeeally looks like a cheese grater... :lookround:
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Rhini on May 30, 2013, 09:51:09 AM
Screen-capped the big group shot  ^.^

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Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: heftysmurf76 on May 30, 2013, 09:53:10 AM
yay ashlyn secretly datung hunter, , more boys!!!!!!!! LURVE Raven she's my fave so far, ad the Mad hatters daughter, oh this is beyond epic and definitely NOT an ugly step sister for monster high...where is cupid tho...haven't seen her yet and apples video won't work for me
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Bow Tie on May 30, 2013, 09:53:40 AM
I am flailing my arms right now! :freak: They are so cute!!! I want them all!

Edit: Cupid!!! She's looking gorgeous!
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Rhini on May 30, 2013, 09:56:28 AM
Hefty see above photo ^ Cupid got a less macabre makeover lol. I loooooooove freakin frackin love goldilocks' daughter, and red riding hoods daughter is so cool and punk, and DAT RED QUEEN DAUGHTER

*flails alongside bow tie*

Who are the others?
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Keelee_von_Cupcake on May 30, 2013, 09:56:39 AM
Oh my Ra the Red Queen!!! And Red Riding Hood and Cupid (it looks like her up there in Rhini's screenshot? Edit: she beat me to it :)) and Alice (Or Goldilocks?)!!! I AM DYING. So much love! :lovey: I always wanted another doll of Cupid! I hope they don't lose the bone theme entirely though, I really love that about her.

So my favorite's name is Raven Queen, I even love that! How beautiful. :heart:
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: heideecat on May 30, 2013, 09:57:19 AM
i love cupid! cant wait to see he rmore
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: elonni on May 30, 2013, 10:00:32 AM
I love the daughter of the Mad Hatter!!! Want, want, want!

And there is going to be a Kitty Cheshire too!!!
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Bow Tie on May 30, 2013, 10:02:35 AM
Bo Peep is adorbs!!! I am freaking out so hard!!! And all the boys boys boys!!!! Mattel, take my bank account. You're getting all my money! The characters are freaking gorgeous!!! -flails-
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Cynosure on May 30, 2013, 10:11:25 AM
Wow this looks even better than I anticipated.
I might as well sell my soul to Mattel now. I'm gonna need at least all of these dolls.
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: DEStokes on May 30, 2013, 10:15:04 AM
I am in love! 

Oh please oh please oh please give me more info on Little Bo Peep's daughter!

My favorite so far is Madeline Hatter, she's so funny!

Did you see Kitty Cheshire around the 40 second mark in "The World of Ever After High" video?

So we have confirmation of Apple White, Raven Queen, Briar Beauty, Madeline Hatter, Prince Dexter, Prince Daring, Hunter Huntsman, Ashlynn Ella, Cedar Wood, Cerise Hood, Blondie Locks...

*out of breath*  Did I miss anyone?
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: heftysmurf76 on May 30, 2013, 10:18:04 AM
oh i see cupid now, thanks rhini! I think Cedar Wood will be another fave!


Also, who wants to bet that the narrators are Hansel and Gretl?
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: StormyRavenNeko on May 30, 2013, 10:18:10 AM
I really liked Maddy & Raven. The boy's attitudes are a bit... EW, and the look too much like Bratz boys.  @_@ I'm really hoping the dolls are going to be worth all of the hype though, but I'll probably only get the characters I really like.
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Bow Tie on May 30, 2013, 10:22:59 AM
I am in love! 

Oh please oh please oh please give me more info on Little Bo Peep's daughter!

My favorite so far is Madeline Hatter, she's so funny!

Did you see Kitty Cheshire around the 40 second mark in "The World of Ever After High" video?

So we have confirmation of Apple White, Raven Queen, Briar Beauty, Madeline Hatter, Prince Dexter, Prince Daring, Hunter Huntsman, Ashlynn Ella, Cedar Wood, Cerise Hood, Blondie Locks...

*out of breath*  Did I miss anyone?

In the background you can see Bo Peep and the Queen of Hearts. There are so many gorgeous backgrounders that I am not sure who they could be children of, but my goodness the candy colors are just to die for! I love Briar and Maddy and Dexter is such a cutie pie! I like the Raven doesn't want to be evil. Gah! I am just so excited for this! I can't wait to see the dolls as well as more characters that they haven't introduced yet!
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: keylimepony on May 30, 2013, 10:24:02 AM
I really hope EAH gets a youtube channel because my computer does not like the videos. I only got to watch the first one entirely and the rest keep freezing halfway through. But so far I really like the rebels!
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Rhini on May 30, 2013, 10:25:00 AM
Yeah I was about to say XD My video/audio is all messed up and off. But ommggggg kitty cheshire is the most beautiful and perfect @_@
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: WhiteHeather on May 30, 2013, 10:28:28 AM
Oh my god I'm so excited!  I especially love Maddy.  Alice in Wonderland has been my favorite book for a long long time.  Honestly, I might end up selling off a lot of my old Monster High stuff to make room for these.  I love them both, but fairy tales are really my thing and space is limited.  If I can't bring myself to sell them off, I'll at least put the MH stuff into storage for a while. Maybe I'll need to start rotating my doll shelf!
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: LuvlyMelody on May 30, 2013, 10:29:48 AM
Arrrgh I'm on my phone. Where can I watch the videos!?
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Sprinkles on May 30, 2013, 12:00:45 PM
Anyone else see the resemblance between Dex Charming and Jackson?
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: SparklerGirl on May 30, 2013, 02:21:27 PM
Love these so far!  Can't wait to see the real dolls.  Raven Queen is a definite fave, and so many others too.  :)
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: keylimepony on May 30, 2013, 02:30:19 PM
It makes sense that there are a lot of cross overs with the voice actors. Raven Queen sounds a lot like Clair from the Ghouls Rule special (which makes sense since the actress who does Cupid's voice was also Clair among a bunch of other characters).

I think the daughter of Sleeping Beauty was the same voice actress as Frankie Stein. Cinderella's daughter may have been Lagoona? The prince was def. Deuce (the characters even seemed kind of similar).
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Zombelina on May 30, 2013, 02:42:35 PM
OH MY GOOOOOOOOOOOOODNESSSSS

I honestly can't even, I'ma explode now. So. Perfect. So. Much. Love. Want. Need. All. Dolls. Every. Last. One.

:freak: :squee: :freak: :squee: :freak: :squee: :freak: :squee: :freak: :squee: :freak: :squee:

/such a huge freak I even made myself a sig already. Cerise Hood is mah boo and Maddie is fabulous and and and and and and and.... :faint:
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Gaspode on May 30, 2013, 02:45:28 PM
Squeeeeeeeeee!!! Adoring most of them and can't wait to see the dolls - I hope they look as good :D

Anyone got a screengrab of kitty cheshire plskthnx

<3
Gaspode
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Aeryala on May 30, 2013, 02:49:24 PM
I am officially on board with Ever After High.  Can't wait to see the dolls!  The character designs are really freaking cool, and OMG Cerise Hood is a werewolf!  I do wish that Kitty Cheshire was a catgirl, and I'm concerned that the characters all have same-face, but I guess we can't get everything we want.


Also, who wants to bet that the narrators are Hansel and Gretl?

Hmmm, that's a thought...  There are trademarks for Gus and Hilda Crumb, who may be the children of Hansel & Gretel.  I wonder if we'll see the parents at all in this line...

Anyone else see the resemblance between Dex Charming and Jackson?

I thought the same thing when I watched the videos!


Squeeeeeeeeee!!! Adoring most of them and can't wait to see the dolls - I hope they look as good :D

Anyone got a screengrab of kitty cheshire plskthnx

<3
Gaspode

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Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Rockwella on May 30, 2013, 02:49:42 PM
Anyone else see the resemblance between Dex Charming and Jackson?
Yes! I noticed that too I was expecting Jackson's voice actor when he went to talk haha
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Bow Tie on May 30, 2013, 02:59:51 PM
It makes sense that there are a lot of cross overs with the voice actors. Raven Queen sounds a lot like Clair from the Ghouls Rule special (which makes sense since the actress who does Cupid's voice was also Clair among a bunch of other characters).

I think the daughter of Sleeping Beauty was the same voice actress as Frankie Stein. Cinderella's daughter may have been Lagoona? The prince was def. Deuce (the characters even seemed kind of similar).

Erin Fitzgerald has confirmed on her twitter that she is Raven, which is why she sounds like Claire and pretty much confirmed that she was going for a Claire-like voice when I mentioned that Raven sounded like Claire. I asked her if other MH VA's are going to be doing voices in Ever After High and she said "many" so this is totes awesome!!! :heart:
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: mistic_imp on May 30, 2013, 03:11:06 PM
Its cute! If the dolls are as cute as MH i'll be collecting..  but i am concerned they won't be as cute  or wont have the uniqueness of MH.

I also hope this does not replace MH!  i don't mind a cute spin off ,and i defiantly like the rebels so far.
I could see the royals getting alittle annoying.. but overall i think it is really cute. I do however prefer the MH art style,
they really softened the look for these fairy tale characters but i still like it just not as much as MH!

 I wonder since cupid transferred over there will we see other god/ goddesses sons and daughters or people from other mythological lore?  I mean she isn't exactly a grimm fairytale character either.

 character/ art wise, i am loving raven , red queen , mad hatter,  red riding hood,  and the boys..
 i wonder will we see a white rabbit?   where's alice?   
what about other fairy tales?  will we see a snow queen? rose red? Rapunzel? or how bout other obscure folk tales from around the world?

 will we get a special  that involves MH and EAH???

it is nice to see another company  mainstreaming these tales other than disney ( don't get me wrong i love disney tales) but it is fresh to see new faces :)
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Sprinkles on May 30, 2013, 03:12:03 PM
I love the music and artwork they have for EAH  :) The webisodes are really cute and I'm really looking forward to finding out what happens with Raven.
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: michelle53 on May 30, 2013, 03:23:16 PM
 :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: *Huge Banana Party*. 

Eeeeeeee I am so excited!  This line is better than I had expected, and my daughters are literally dancing with joy. 

I am Michelle's unbridled joy.
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: DEStokes on May 30, 2013, 03:24:33 PM
Isn't Little Bo Peep a nursery rhyme instead of a fairy tale?  That could open the door for more characters.  I love the look of Little Bo Peep, I hope they tell us more about her.

Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Bow Tie on May 30, 2013, 03:27:41 PM
I think they're going to stretch it like they're doing with Monster High. Either way, I just want more pretty pastel, candy colored people!!!
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Zombelina on May 30, 2013, 03:29:49 PM
Ooh I agree, I hope we see more of Bo Peep's daughter, she's SO CUTE! And it does look like the definition of "fairytale" is going to be pretty broad (Goldilocks is really more of a nursery rhyme too)... which is awesome because there's soooo many possibilities.... SQUEE.

I think they're going to stretch it like they're doing with Monster High. Either way, I just want more pretty pastel, candy colored people!!!

:like:

:banana: *joins banana dance party* :banana:
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Sapphire-Light on May 30, 2013, 03:35:52 PM
OMG!! that is so awesome!!  :frolic: I hope they lauch at nearly the same time as Hasbro EG so Hasbro would lear is not as easy to copy MH as they thought  :lol: now they will have another stone in their shoe.

The mad hatter girl personality remind me of G4 Pinkie Pie lol
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Sprinkles on May 30, 2013, 03:38:45 PM
OMG!! that is so awesome!!  :frolic: I hope they lauch at nearly the same time as Hasbro EG so Hasbro would lear is not as easy to copy MH as they thought  :lol: now they will have another stone in their shoe.

The mad hatter girl personality remind me of G4 Pinkie Pie lol


I thought the same thing about Maddie! Her outfit even kinda looks like Pinkie's gala outfit :)
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: TrixieStix on May 30, 2013, 03:50:35 PM
This looks so completely adorable and I am geeking out over all y'all that already got sigs and avatars rockin!  I'll have to do some tomorrow, booooo class~   

I loved Maddie BECAUSE she was random and cute like a pinkie pie....and always bursting out the tea.

Been so excited since I saw the text + video this morning  :frolic: :frolic: :enthralled:
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Bow Tie on May 30, 2013, 03:53:49 PM
Dear sweet bald baby Jesus. I can't contain my need for these dolls. I need them like right now. :drunk: Just gimmie! I am going to buy them all. They're all too pretty! I just need to sell all my other MH dolls that aren't Cleo/Lagoona/Gil/Deuce so I can use that towards more Lagoonas/Cleos and these beauties!

:banana:

Also, someone posted this on tumblr:

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Those four mysterious shoes are the shoes that go with the main 4 gals!

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This confirms that they will be able to change outfits with the MH dolls! :freak:
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: bewilderness on May 30, 2013, 03:58:39 PM
OMG!! that is so awesome!!  :frolic: I hope they lauch at nearly the same time as Hasbro EG so Hasbro would lear is not as easy to copy MH as they thought  :lol: now they will have another stone in their shoe.

The mad hatter girl personality remind me of G4 Pinkie Pie lol


I thought the same thing about Maddie! Her outfit even kinda looks like Pinkie's gala outfit :)
She's totally channeling Pinkie Pie!

I want to find out more about Hunter and Cerise.
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Jenn77 on May 30, 2013, 03:59:30 PM
I have to say, I am liking this more than I wanted to..shakes fists at Mattel.. However I am going to have to stick with just MH only at the moment because I am getting bit by the Pullip,puki,pukisha bug as well as a couple others and those are a bit more costly lol. Although if they make a doll of the daughter of the mad hatter and little red riding wolf and if they look as good and MH or better I will have to get them. As far as being a spin off goes from what I watched on YouTube this looks like it will be really good. I wonder if they will make fashion packs if they do make dolls that would be cool especially if they can swap with the MH dolls.
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: pukunui on May 30, 2013, 04:01:56 PM
I see Cupid no longer has bone wings. Does she still have the heart-shaped lipstick? I can't really tell from that group shot.

Also, "Raven Queen" just makes me think of the D&D 4e deity of the same name (https://www.wizards.com/DnD/Article.aspx?x=dnd/duddg/20091014). She's the goddess of the dead. I wonder if whoever named her is a D&D fan.


As for EAH in general, I think I'm gonna pass. I'm sure my girls would love them, but I'm not really a doll person in general. I only got into Monster High because of the monster side of things. I may get some EAH outfits for my ghouls, though. Will have to wait and see.
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Vertefae on May 30, 2013, 04:02:56 PM
I am so IN LOVE WITH THESE!!
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: bewilderness on May 30, 2013, 04:03:28 PM
*DIES*

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Something about their faces/hair kind of reminds me of the Lady Lovelylocks characters.
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: SwordPony on May 30, 2013, 04:09:26 PM
I am so IN LOVE WITH THESE!!

Me too!!! I've been a closet fan waiting to see what they look like!!! I think I'll have to get most if not all of them when they start showing up!!!!
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: TwilightElphaba on May 30, 2013, 04:11:24 PM
*DIES*

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Something about their faces/hair kind of reminds me of the Lady Lovelylocks characters.
OMG THEY DO!
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Sprinkles on May 30, 2013, 04:15:26 PM
I really hope they come out with a Legacy Day line. I love those outfits!
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Bow Tie on May 30, 2013, 04:17:43 PM
I hope they don't rush these out and take their time with the lines, if they do lines because I'm going to want them all. I will at least get all the basics. They're just too gorgeous to not have!
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Zombelina on May 30, 2013, 04:17:51 PM
Also, someone posted this on tumblr:

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Those four mysterious shoes are the shoes that go with the main 4 gals!

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This confirms that they will be able to change outfits with the MH dolls! :freak:

AHHH AWESOME  :sqs:
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: sharayahlynn on May 30, 2013, 04:22:29 PM
Oh boy! I am totally loving the EAH website! I can't even decide on a favorite character. I'm probably going to be buying all of them. So that will bring my Mattel-doll collecting to three lines- American Girl, Monster High, and Ever After High. I'm going to have to direct deposit my paychecks to Mattel's bank account soon. :lol:
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: nyanpotato on May 30, 2013, 04:26:34 PM
 :shocked: I love them! Briar looks so awesome,And so does Raven <3 EAH Cupid looks really adorable too,These somehow remind me of MH/Myscene mashups,I love them so much from seeing the cartoon versions,I hope the real dolls will be as awesome! :)
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: bewilderness on May 30, 2013, 04:27:19 PM
*DIES*

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Something about their faces/hair kind of reminds me of the Lady Lovelylocks characters.
OMG THEY DO!

When I get the dolls, I'm *totally* putting some pixietails in their hair!

And YAY for being able to switch shoes with Monster High!  Also, I'm wondering in the shoe picture, where the clear boots came from.
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Saiko on May 30, 2013, 04:27:48 PM
Dex Charming has the exact same shoes as Jackson too :) So they'll  at least share the same feet / legs as Monster High.
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: nyanpotato on May 30, 2013, 04:33:56 PM
Also Cerise Hood seems pretty interesting,Looks like The big bad wolf didn't want to just eat Little red riding hood,He wanted to do naughty stuff with her first ifyouknowhatImean ;)
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Bow Tie on May 30, 2013, 04:38:25 PM
I think they're going with the OUAT route where she herself is the wolf. Like her ancestors were the wolves and the cloak keeps them from transforming.
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: JustHereForPictures on May 30, 2013, 04:44:35 PM
If it wasn't past midnight I would be making such high pitched noises.

I want them ALL. Especially the boys. And Apple.
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Bow Tie on May 30, 2013, 04:50:40 PM
If I was any good at photoshop, I would totes make an awesome EAH desktop featuring Briar Beauty! The person who runs the Monster High Checklist blog on tumblr made this and I want something like it! It's gorgeous! :cry:

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I am hoping we will see Alice at some point in time. I just adore Alice in Wonderland! :heart:
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Flutterwonder13 on May 30, 2013, 05:09:37 PM
I'm going to explode. I NEED THEM ALL! Especially that lovely Mad Hatter girl! I need every. Last. One. Yep, there's no way I won't be collecting these dolls.
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: DEStokes on May 30, 2013, 05:11:14 PM
I really hope they come out with a Legacy Day line. I love those outfits!

Oh you are thinking ahead!  I like that!
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Bow Tie on May 30, 2013, 05:11:32 PM
Found Alice! She's a cutie! :heart:

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Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Saiko on May 30, 2013, 05:16:47 PM
Isn't that Blondie (Goldilocks' daughter?)
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Bow Tie on May 30, 2013, 05:29:02 PM
Isn't that Blondie (Goldilocks' daughter?)

Huh. I guess so. I just assumed since the colors are similar to Disney's Alice and she's talking to the Queen of Hearts/Red Queen. Oh well. :cry:
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Sprinkles on May 30, 2013, 05:30:11 PM
Isn't that Blondie (Goldilocks' daughter?)

Huh. I guess so. I just assumed since the colors are similar to Disney's Alice and she's talking to the Queen of Hearts/Red Queen. Oh well. :cry:

I'm sure Alice's daughter will show up sooner or later :)
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Bow Tie on May 30, 2013, 05:32:19 PM
Isn't that Blondie (Goldilocks' daughter?)

Huh. I guess so. I just assumed since the colors are similar to Disney's Alice and she's talking to the Queen of Hearts/Red Queen. Oh well. :cry:

I'm sure Alice's daughter will show up sooner or later :)

I sure hope so! I'm a huge Alice nut and I just need her in my life. :cry:
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Zapper on May 30, 2013, 05:35:35 PM
Hory sheet!

I should already be in bed by now, it's late here, but I needed to check the Arena before I go to bed and - people already changed their avis to EAH and their sigs and this thread suddenly has seven pages more XD

I'll catch up on everything tomorrow. But I've seen the webisodes and read the character profiles and here's my verdict: BLEEDING WALLET ALERT.
I love that they're doing a series with an epic plot this time. And I love that Raven Queen isn't a baddie (and Cerise most likely a werewolf, yay!)

Their designs are stunning! Really gorgeous costumes! Even though I'm sad they seem to be all same-face this time and not as diverse as the MH characters.

My favorites so far? Maddie and Cerise!
Maddie reminds me of Pinkie Pie X3
And I'm sooo happy that Cupid is there! I was gambling a little when I decided to use my Cupid for a custom project, but now I'm glad I did because I can always get EAH Cupid (crossing my fingers that we'll get a new doll of her).

Can't wait to see the actual dolls and how the character designs translate to them :heart:
So far I feel the urge to get Raven, Apple, Maddie, Cerise, Lizzie and that Bo Peep cutie. That's a lot of money x__x

Ah, but the guys leave me cold. That Dexter character is like Jackson. Meh.
And Hunter is all shoulders and no neck.
The MH guys are better looking ;)

Also Cerise Hood seems pretty interesting,Looks like The big bad wolf didn't want to just eat Little red riding hood,He wanted to do naughty stuff with her first ifyouknowhatImean ;)

Weeeeeeell, she does have a French first name. So they probably went with Perrault instead of Grimm and her mum got to lie naked in bed with wolfy... ahem, ahem! I'm just repeating what the original Perrault version says and am off into my own bed now ^^#
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: DazzleKitty on May 30, 2013, 06:07:08 PM
Oh dear. Another collection WILL be started. It's gonna be so painful to my wallet. Ouch ouch ouch.
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: bewilderness on May 30, 2013, 06:13:17 PM
Their designs are stunning! Really gorgeous costumes! Even though I'm sad they seem to be all same-face this time and not as diverse as the MH characters.

Yeah, that's my one gripe with them.  I miss the diversity of MH.
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Applejax on May 30, 2013, 06:19:25 PM
Blondielocks and Bo Peep and Red Queen are my favorites so far.
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: LuvlyMelody on May 30, 2013, 06:34:48 PM
Ahhh what's happeneing?! Everyone's changing their Sig & Avis!! :freak: Could this be the line that overthrows Monster High from their throne?! XD (lol doubt it since they're made both from Mattel)

I haven't seen the said videos yet, but from the picture, it's nice to see that Cupid decided to replace her bone/spine/rib cage wigs for actual feathered ones. :P
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Icicle on May 30, 2013, 06:38:32 PM
I give up Mattel. Just. Take the damn wallet and do what you wish with it /sobs. I watched the two little specials and just, it's so cute. And I love the designs and aaaaaa.
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Sapphire-Light on May 30, 2013, 07:06:37 PM
 Huh? were it says that the Ridding hood girl is a werewolf??

About cupid, I wonder if when a person change from the world of MH to EAH world and vise versa  they change their clothes and some of their body parts? like when you go to differnt worlds in kingdom hearths games
 :what:

OMG!! that is so awesome!!  :frolic: I hope they lauch at nearly the same time as Hasbro EG so Hasbro would lear is not as easy to copy MH as they thought  :lol: now they will have another stone in their shoe.

The mad hatter girl personality remind me of G4 Pinkie Pie lol


I thought the same thing about Maddie! Her outfit even kinda looks like Pinkie's gala outfit :)
She's totally channeling Pinkie Pie!



 Lol yeah she totally resemble Pinkie
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: vortex1310 on May 30, 2013, 07:07:38 PM
OOoo very exciting. They're nicer looking than I thought. I hope to see lots of color even if it's muted pastels.
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Bow Tie on May 30, 2013, 07:10:32 PM
Huh? were it says that the Ridding hood girl is a werewolf??

It's not said, but it is heavily implied. Her growling when she bumps into Daring and passes it off as a cold and the narrators say that she has a secret. A BIG BAD secret.
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: tuneful87 on May 30, 2013, 07:10:43 PM
Screen-capped the big group shot  ^.^

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I'm totally confused who is who here. Could someone help me?! I'm especially interested in the second girl from the left.
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Bow Tie on May 30, 2013, 07:12:51 PM
Screen-capped the big group shot  ^.^

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I'm totally confused who is who here. Could someone help me?! I'm especially interested in the second girl from the left.

From left to right:

Briar Beauty (Sleeping Beauty), Ashlyn Ella (Cinderella), Queen of Hearts/Red Queen (No official name for her yet), Blondie Locks (Goldilocks), Cedar Wood (Pinocchio), C.A. Cupid, Madeline "Maddy"  Hatter (Mad Hatter) and Cerise Hood (Red Riding Hood).
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Sapphire-Light on May 30, 2013, 07:13:15 PM
Huh? were it says that the Ridding hood girl is a werewolf??

It's not said, but it is heavily implied. Her growling when she bumps into Daring and passes it off as a cold and the narrators say that she has a secret. A BIG BAD secret.

Thanks for the info, I will check out the videos again later.
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Bow Tie on May 30, 2013, 07:14:46 PM
Huh? were it says that the Ridding hood girl is a werewolf??

It's not said, but it is heavily implied. Her growling when she bumps into Daring and passes it off as a cold and the narrators say that she has a secret. A BIG BAD secret.

Thanks for the info, I will check out the videos again later.


No problem! :)
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: nyanpotato on May 30, 2013, 07:15:00 PM
Huh? were it says that the Ridding hood girl is a werewolf??

It's not said, but it is heavily implied. Her growling when she bumps into Daring and passes it off as a cold and the narrators say that she has a secret. A BIG BAD secret.
Yep,Only explanation is that she is part wolfie ;)
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: michelle53 on May 30, 2013, 07:28:34 PM
Curse you Mattel....for being so awesone;).  You already have a huge chunk of my money...now you want the rest???

You know, I really love the idea of Raven "bucking the system" and making her own destiny.  It's refreshing to see a female "princess" character wanting to become more than expected.  I think I might be rooting for the rebels here!!  I cannot wait to see these dolls and I know my daughters and myself are going to fall head over heels!  Hooray Mattel for hitting another home run with the pre-tween market!!  The longer I keep my daughters interested in dolls, the better:)
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Mintymints on May 30, 2013, 07:28:42 PM
Have ya'll seen? There's 2 episodes on their channel...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I1JcWRqBq9c
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: tuneful87 on May 30, 2013, 07:36:30 PM
Screen-capped the big group shot  ^.^

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I'm totally confused who is who here. Could someone help me?! I'm especially interested in the second girl from the left.

From left to right:

Briar Beauty (Sleeping Beauty), Ashlyn Ella (Cinderella), Queen of Hearts/Red Queen (No official name for her yet), Blondie Locks (Goldilocks), Cedar Wood (Pinocchio), C.A. Cupid, Madeline "Maddy"  Hatter (Mad Hatter) and Cerise Hood (Red Riding Hood).

Thank you!

I just finished watching the videos, and I have a few comments!

1. I'm warming up to this whole 'children of fairy tale' characters thing. (I especially liked the look of the daughter of Little Bo Peep.)

2. Ash - I knew I would like Ash from her photo! She seems so sweet and caring and genuine, and I was immediately drawn to her.

4. Briar - I really dislike her whole personality as well as the overuse of words such as 'like', 'totally', etc. It would be wonderful to see characters with a broader vocabulary. Too many people already overuse those sort of words in reality, and it's becoming quite disconcerting!

4. Regarding the overall theme of destiny...I'm not a fan. I do think that the concept of 'changing your destiny' is an improvement when it comes to fairy tales, but still, I think they could do with a much better theme here. Little girls are still being led to believe that it's their 'destiny' to end up with a prince-husband of their own and a perfect life which is just not real in any way, and so my hope is that this line helps girls to get past that. Personally, I think the concept of destiny itself is just silly. And I don't understand why the characters have to do EXACTLY what their parents did. Can you spell boring with a capital B?

So in gist, I'm not really a fan of the theme itself, and I find Briar and Apple a bit annoying, but I'm going to try to keep an open mind. If I love the dolls, I will surely get a few. But if the story line continues as it is, I probably won't be watching the videos.

P.S. Why couldn't Monster High have been given this level of animation? Grrrrrr

Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Mintymints on May 30, 2013, 07:40:37 PM
Has the Chesire cat one shown yet? I'm in love with Maddie Hatter :D
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Sprinkles on May 30, 2013, 07:41:49 PM
Has the Chesire cat one shown yet? I'm in love with Maddie Hatter :D

Aeryala posted a picture of her on page 15 :)
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: nyanpotato on May 30, 2013, 07:48:28 PM
Quote
4. Briar - I really dislike her whole personality as well as the overuse of words such as 'like', 'totally', etc. It would be wonderful to see characters with a broader vocabulary. Too many people already overuse those sort of words in reality, and it's becoming quite disconcerting!

So in gist, I'm not really a fan of the theme itself, and I find Briar and Apple a bit annoying, but I'm going to try to keep an open mind. If I love the dolls, I will surely get a few. But if the story line continues as it is, I probably won't be watching the videos.

I agree,Briar and Apple are a bit annoying and air-headed,But so pretty T_T As it is Mattel gets 100% of every penny I get on Monster High,Now I'm gonna have to somehow split my money for EAH and MH,Sweet baby Jesus this is gonna be tough.
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Mintymints on May 30, 2013, 07:50:31 PM
Has the Chesire cat one shown yet? I'm in love with Maddie Hatter :D

Aeryala posted a picture of her on page 15 :)
Awwww! So cute!! INeed to hurry up and get the rest of the Winx and Twyla... anndddd Gigi...
I need money NOW!
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: animal_lover on May 30, 2013, 07:53:55 PM
OMG! OMG! OMG!

I literally squealed with excitement like a little girl when I saw everything on the website! IT'S SO FREAKING AWESOME!

I will still have to wait and see what the actual dolls look like before I commit 100% but I am most definitely interested!

My favorites so far are Raven Queen, Maddie, and the Red Queen. Kitty Cheshire seems interesting too but I'm not sure how well she'll translate into a doll. I'm kind of confused by the coloring they gave her and the weird cat ear hat. Everyone from alice in wonderland seems to have vibrant, quirky coloring. And then you have kitty who's in all pastel blue and white. Idk, just seems a little random and a little disappointing to me. I LOVE her hair, although I doubt it will actually be like that in doll form.

It is a little disappointing all their faces are the same but I'm just SO glad that some of the characters still have enough "edge" to them that I'm still interested. And satisfies everyone's tastes by having both softer dolls and then also the more edgy ones.

I'll definitely be siding with rebel!! But who couldn't have seen that one coming?  :lol:
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: nyanpotato on May 30, 2013, 07:54:23 PM
Has the Chesire cat one shown yet? I'm in love with Maddie Hatter :D

Aeryala posted a picture of her on page 15 :)
Awwww! So cute!! INeed to hurry up and get the rest of the Winx and Twyla... anndddd Gigi...
I need money NOW!
I still need PD wave 1 and 2,DC Robecca&Oppie,DT wave 2,Ghouls rule,All the 13 wishes dolls,Most of the Scaris dolls,Sig Robecca,Venus&Rochelle....
Thats only some of the dolls that are here that I need...
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Bow Tie on May 30, 2013, 07:58:44 PM
I really hope we get a preview of the dolls before SDCC. I just have 8 more dolls (PD Lagoona, 2 13 Wishes Lagoonas, 2 GNO Lagoonas, I <3 Shoes Cleo and 13 Wishes Cleo) to get and then I'm all set for Monster High. It won't be too hard for me to balance between thankfully. I was really hoping I wouldn't fall in love with all the characters, but it happened anyways. :cry: I also hope they will be doing weekly webisodes or at least do something new every week instead of just giving us this and leaving us hanging for the next month or so! :cry:
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: animal_lover on May 30, 2013, 07:59:36 PM
Has the Chesire cat one shown yet? I'm in love with Maddie Hatter :D

Aeryala posted a picture of her on page 15 :)
Awwww! So cute!! INeed to hurry up and get the rest of the Winx and Twyla... anndddd Gigi...
I need money NOW!
I still need PD wave 1 and 2,DC Robecca&Oppie,DT wave 2,Ghouls rule,All the 13 wishes dolls,Most of the Scaris dolls,Sig Robecca,Venus&Rochelle....
Thats only some of the dolls that are here that I need...

Just throwing it out there that I have a few of those dolls for sale if you can't find them.
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Mintymints on May 30, 2013, 08:02:17 PM
According to the bio, Kitty Cheshire and Maddie are gonna be roomies!! She had to be important then!! AHHH My wallet's already cowering in terror! :bateyes:

Post Merge: May 30, 2013, 08:05:08 PM

Has the Chesire cat one shown yet? I'm in love with Maddie Hatter :D

Aeryala posted a picture of her on page 15 :)
Awwww! So cute!! INeed to hurry up and get the rest of the Winx and Twyla... anndddd Gigi...
I need money NOW!
I still need PD wave 1 and 2,DC Robecca&Oppie,DT wave 2,Ghouls rule,All the 13 wishes dolls,Most of the Scaris dolls,Sig Robecca,Venus&Rochelle....
Thats only some of the dolls that are here that I need...
Watch them release the EAH dolls as soon as all of the super pretty new dolls come out in Juiy! I hope they're out by June, I have a $40 voucher to spend!
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: animal_lover on May 30, 2013, 08:06:17 PM
Oh and I also forgot to mention that I still really really REALLY hope they do a beauty and the beast equivalent character.

I would DIE!

Come on mattel! What's a better lesson for little girls than to learn to love people for who they are and not what they look like!
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: angelfish on May 30, 2013, 08:09:12 PM
Is anyone else bummed that Cupid looks 'prettified' for this?  I loved her bone wings and her elegantly creepy design.  I do like the idea that she might 'change' when moving from world to world.  I am excited by new Cupid dolls but not if they're the usual Barbie/pink/girly.  I think the idea is cute but I miss the diverse looks of the MH faces.  The Big Bad Wolf girl is cool though...and might make a great friend for Howleen..:)  It will be interesting to see how these do against MH, little girls love fairy tales/princess stuff so this line has the chance to become even more popular than MH.  I think I'll always prefer MH though, I just love my horror and monsters too much... :) 
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Zombelina on May 30, 2013, 08:16:29 PM
I really do think that the dolls will have their own face/head molds  ^.^ Even Barbie & co. have a ton of different molds, so with all the time and effort that it seems Mattel is pouring into EAH I can't see them sticking all the characters with the same head.

At least I hope that's the case :D But as with Pullips, it's a wonder what a faceup can do to change the entire look of an exact same mold! I can love either way  :biggrin:
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Bow Tie on May 30, 2013, 08:18:35 PM
I honestly think it's just easier to make them have similar faces for the webisodes so I'm not worried about them having similar faces for their doll counterparts. As long as they look pretty I'm gonna buy 'em!
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: SwordPony on May 30, 2013, 08:21:04 PM
Oh and I also forgot to mention that I still really really REALLY hope they do a beauty and the beast equivalent character.

I would DIE!

Come on mattel! What's a better lesson for little girls than to learn to love people for who they are and not what they look like!


I'd love to see them do beauty and the beast. They could like a brother/sister set for them.

I kinda like Cupid's changes. She had bone wings for MH and now she has feathered wings for EAH. It's kinda neat that changed her look.

I'm also a fan of Apple and Briar. I've never cared much for Snow White but her daughter is someone I can like. And I've always loved Sleeping Beauty!!
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Bow Tie on May 30, 2013, 08:21:53 PM
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Post by: nyanpotato on May 30, 2013, 08:23:02 PM
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  :shocked: I LOVE THEM!!!!!!! So they DO have MH bodies!
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Bow Tie on May 30, 2013, 08:25:01 PM
:shocked: I just adore them so much! They're beautiful! I can't wait to have them! And their boxes are beautiful too! I would love to keep them in box, but they totes need to be free!
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: angelfish on May 30, 2013, 08:26:09 PM
Hmm.  Those look like the same face mold to me.  I usually don't mind and agree that a faceup can do wonders.  I love my Zillaz after all and they have the same mold.  But...this is Mattel and I expect more from them.  Having said that they are lovely and Raven is really, really pretty.  The packaging is super lovely as well.

I hope Cupid keeps the Ghoulia mold though and not this round, blander mold.
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: animal_lover on May 30, 2013, 08:27:31 PM
Hmm I think I still have to see them in person to decide. I'm kind of disappointed they don't really have much of a face up. I really liked raven queen's make up in the videos.

And they both look like the same head mold to me!
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: SwordPony on May 30, 2013, 08:28:22 PM
They are lovely!! I can't wait to get my hands on them!!
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Sprinkles on May 30, 2013, 08:29:58 PM
Not as pretty as I was expecting them to be (the beautiful artwork was giving me high hopes...) but I still love them!
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Mintymints on May 30, 2013, 08:30:48 PM
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Cute!!! I'm throwing money at the screen... why am I not getting Kitty Cheshire!?
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Icicle on May 30, 2013, 08:30:58 PM
Ah jointed bodies! I wanna see them in person, but Apple does look so sweet :3
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Bow Tie on May 30, 2013, 08:31:17 PM
Not as pretty as I was expecting them to be (the beautiful artwork was giving me high hopes...) but I still love them!

I feel the same way. The artwork is just stunning, but I still love them! :heart: The shelf that holds all my non-Cleo and Lagoona MH dolls will be cleared for them since I'm selling those dolls.
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Zombelina on May 30, 2013, 08:52:59 PM
Holy squee, Batman! :drunk:

Yeah, pretty sure I was wrong, they definitely do look like the same face molds! Buuut I'm totally okay with it as I LOVE that face, ohmygosh. Beeeautiful! And the boxes! And the key hairbrushes! And the MH bodies/articulation! And and and  :dribble:

/brb dying of glee
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Rockwella on May 30, 2013, 08:54:13 PM
They are just what I imagined! I am very excited about them. Well done,Mattel!!
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Bow Tie on May 30, 2013, 08:56:33 PM
All I'm going to be talking about for the next forever are these dolls. I just love them so much! :heart:
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: zannid on May 30, 2013, 09:04:17 PM
I'm wondering if those are prototypes? Raven's face mold looks very similar to Draculaura's, can't fully tell with Apple from that angle. I do hope that all the girls won't have the exact same mold. Though they may do like Monster High did and start off a lot more similar and get more diverse with molds if the line does well.
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: DazzleKitty on May 30, 2013, 09:15:47 PM
I am officially in love. From the looks of the two we've seen, I think I actually like these dolls BETTER than MH. I am very impressed. Apple is simply adorable, too.
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Aeryala on May 30, 2013, 09:18:45 PM

From left to right:

Briar Beauty (Sleeping Beauty), Ashlyn Ella (Cinderella), Queen of Hearts/Red Queen (No official name for her yet), Blondie Locks (Goldilocks), Cedar Wood (Pinocchio), C.A. Cupid, Madeline "Maddy"  Hatter (Mad Hatter) and Cerise Hood (Red Riding Hood).

There is a copyright for the name "Lizzie Hearts," so that is probably the red queen girl.

Is anyone else bummed that Cupid looks 'prettified' for this?  I loved her bone wings and her elegantly creepy design.  I do like the idea that she might 'change' when moving from world to world.  I am excited by new Cupid dolls but not if they're the usual Barbie/pink/girly.  I think the idea is cute but I miss the diverse looks of the MH faces.  The Big Bad Wolf girl is cool though...and might make a great friend for Howleen..:)  It will be interesting to see how these do against MH, little girls love fairy tales/princess stuff so this line has the chance to become even more popular than MH.  I think I'll always prefer MH though, I just love my horror and monsters too much... :)

I'm sad that they prettified Cupid, but not surprised.  This doll line seems aimed at the kind of girly girls that think Monster High is too creepy, or the parents who don't like the idea of monsters and bones for their little girls.

Not as pretty as I was expecting them to be (the beautiful artwork was giving me high hopes...) but I still love them!

Yeah, the artwork gave me really high hopes too, and from this first look I'm really disappointed in the dolls...  The outfits aren't even compelling to get for my Monster High dolls.
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Bow Tie on May 30, 2013, 09:22:54 PM
Ah yes! There is a trademark for Lizzie Hearts!
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Zombelina on May 30, 2013, 09:42:30 PM
I'm wondering if those are prototypes? Raven's face mold looks very similar to Draculaura's, can't fully tell with Apple from that angle. I do hope that all the girls won't have the exact same mold. Though they may do like Monster High did and start off a lot more similar and get more diverse with molds if the line does well.

Ahh, this is a very good point!

I really didn't think we'd get to see the dolls themselves so early! Eee, I'm just so in love with them, I keep going back to look at the pics again! I think I love them on par with MH, just in a different way... they appeal to my sweet 'n fluffy side while MH satisfies my weird 'n creepy side  :lol:

I seriously hope we get to see more of the main characters' dolls soon! Apple and Raven are gorgeous, but I NEED to see Maddie and Cerise :heart:
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: SparklerGirl on May 30, 2013, 09:52:32 PM
Love Love Love Love!!  EEEEEEEEEE!!!  :D
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Bow Tie on May 30, 2013, 09:53:03 PM
I wonder if we're going to see these this fall for the holidays. Crossing my fingers that will happen!
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: SparklerGirl on May 30, 2013, 09:59:28 PM
Oh I hope so.  I can't wait!
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Sprinkles on May 30, 2013, 10:22:30 PM
I hope they are going to be released in the Fall because I have a lot of catching up to do with MH... Cannot wait to see what the other dolls look like ^.^
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: MilkyTaroMochi on May 30, 2013, 10:29:34 PM
The dolls look cute, and I'm a sucker for those dresses! I know I'll certainly get a doll of Apple (not really a fan of her personality, although I did find it funny how she was all " But you have to POISON me so I can be with my prince charming!! :D " ). Can't wait to see what dolls of the other characters look like, especially Blondie Locks and Cupid.

I wonder if there's going to be a SDCC exclusive of an Ever After High doll at this year's con. Frankie got one before Monster High was officially in stores, so I wouldn't surprise me if the same thing happens for EAH.
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: WhiteHeather on May 30, 2013, 10:32:56 PM
I am hoping that the dolls don't actually have the same face and it just looks that way because the faces are similar and the picture quality is low or because they are prototypes and they will have different faces for the final dolls.  The face is cute, I just want variety.  I do think Apple looks adorable here though.  Raven looks cute too, but it's really hard to judge her from this picture. Their outfits and packaging look amazing.  I almost wish I was the type of person to keep dolls boxed because those boxes are too cute!  I hope we see more of this line at SDCC this Summer and get a Fall/Winter release.  I can't wait to see more, especially Maddie!
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Bow Tie on May 30, 2013, 10:33:14 PM
If they have an exclusive for Ever After High I am going to cry. :cry:
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Sprinkles on May 30, 2013, 10:38:13 PM
Well, as long it is some variation of another doll, I have perfectly fine with there being a SDCC EAH exclusive this year :)
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: DEStokes on May 30, 2013, 10:39:57 PM
I don't see a pet in the box.   :|  They aren't too important to me, but I like the added detail.
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: LuvlyMelody on May 30, 2013, 10:48:09 PM
Eeep, I think I might be the first to say this, but my reaction before seeing the dolls was all super excited and everyting, after seeing the pictures of the dolls...kinda dropped. >,<;

Maybe it's the angles or maybe how Raven Queen looks in her shot, but the way their heads look, something seems kinda strange or off. Who knows maybe it's just these pictures and I'll end up eating my words after seeing clearer/stock/the dolls in person.
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: mistic_imp on May 30, 2013, 10:48:44 PM
I wonder if we're going to see these this fall for the holidays. Crossing my fingers that will happen!
they are cute! i wonder if they will cost the same as MH?   honestly i don't want to see these before the holidays.. it is too much with all the MH i still need to get LOL
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: brightberry on May 30, 2013, 10:49:47 PM
Oh no!  I love fairy tale themed dolls.  I'm going to be so tempted.
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Keelee_von_Cupcake on May 30, 2013, 10:59:18 PM
Raven looks just as stunning in the real life picture! *SWOON!!* A dark queen character, with pale skin and black and purple hair and a gorgeous goth princess outfit? It's like they designed her for meeee! :lovey:

I also think the boxes (storybook style? :heart:) and the key brushes are amazing. Love them sooo much. I knew they'd be on the Monster High body, at least, as soon as we saw the artwork. And really, it's an awesome doll body, Mattel would be crazy not to re-use it here. The clothes swapping potential alone!

I already see I'm going to need ALL of the signature dolls, at least! So far, I have no reason to think that in this house they will live in anything but harmony with my beloved Monsters, as it really feels like a sister line to me.

Monster High will always be first in my heart, because the horror genre is so important to me and they're so unique and special (there are lots of pretty princess dolls, but very few fashionable monsters!), but I love faerie tales as well and these are so elaborate and lolita and beautiful and they're already putting awesome new spins on the classic stories and aaaah! I can't stop gushing about them! :drunk: :heart:
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Bow Tie on May 30, 2013, 11:01:28 PM
I assumed they would use the same body to save on money. They already have the molds ready, why not reuse them?
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: ShortyBoo on May 30, 2013, 11:01:45 PM
I was so hoping I wouldn't like these. I don't have much room for them and between my MLP, Hello Kitty & MH collections, I really don't need to be spending the extra money on another collection, but these are going to be way too hard to pass over. So far, I really like Ashlynn Ella the best. So I know I'm going to need her doll at least. The others I'm considering are Goldilocks' daughter, Raven Queen and possibly Briar Beauty.
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: bewilderness on May 30, 2013, 11:05:10 PM
The packaging is epically cute.  And the dolls are cute but something about them isn't doing it for me.  Maybe I'll feel differently once I see them in person.  Kind of a relief, I don't think I could afford to collect both these and MH.  The thing I love about MH is that they were sooo different from other dolls--the main character of the line was green, after all!  These just make me think of Barbies with MH bodies.  I'll still probably buy a few though.  I'll have to have Maddie for Pinkie Pie, they'd probably get along great.
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: WhiteHeather on May 30, 2013, 11:09:12 PM
I don't see a pet in the box.   :|  They aren't too important to me, but I like the added detail.

As long as Maddie gets Earl Grey I'm not too fussed about them not all having pets.  It would be fun to see though.  maybe they will be included with the final dolls or with a different version of them, though it would make the most sense with the signature ones.  I know there were a lot of pet names trademarked along with Earl Grey so hopefully we'll see more of them!
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: saply on May 30, 2013, 11:15:11 PM
They look interesting :D Very cute, and the line has potential.

Still, that's a lot of pale blondes... I really hate to be That Guy, but I hope they plan on introducing some POC characters that aren't like, just made out of wood. Briar Beauty is ok, but if I recall correctly MH started with Cleo AND Clawdeen right off the bat as major characters :(

It just seems like a step backwards, though unfortunately I think that's what sells.
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: LuvlyMelody on May 30, 2013, 11:25:15 PM
Hopefully they don't do what MGA Did with Bratzilla & Novi Stars and sell their pets separately.

They look interesting :D Very cute, and the line has potential.

Still, that's a lot of pale blondes... I really hate to be That Guy, but I hope they plan on introducing some POC characters that aren't like, just made out of wood. Briar Beauty is ok, but if I recall correctly MH started with Cleo AND Clawdeen right off the bat as major characters :(

It just seems like a step backwards, though unfortunately I think that's what sells.
You're not the only one. I would've been way more excited if they introduced an Asian character from an eastern folklore/fairytale as one of the main characters, who knows, maybe they will down the line.
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: WhiteHeather on May 30, 2013, 11:27:35 PM
They look interesting :D Very cute, and the line has potential.

Still, that's a lot of pale blondes... I really hate to be That Guy, but I hope they plan on introducing some POC characters that aren't like, just made out of wood. Briar Beauty is ok, but if I recall correctly MH started with Cleo AND Clawdeen right off the bat as major characters :(

It just seems like a step backwards, though unfortunately I think that's what sells.

I think part of it is the fairy tales and stories they are based on are very European centric.  I bet that as the line expands and gets more popular that they'll explore fairy tales from more diverse cultures and we'll see more races represented, at least I hope so!  I wouldn't really call it a step back though, they are just starting with stories that are going to be familiar to the widest audience and those stories happen to be mostly western European.  I am with you on hoping we see more diversity in the future though!
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: bewilderness on May 30, 2013, 11:30:51 PM
Still, that's a lot of pale blondes... I really hate to be That Guy, but I hope they plan on introducing some POC characters that aren't like, just made out of wood.

Definitely agreed.  That's the big thing about the line that bugs me, is the lack of diversity.
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: egyptiondragon on May 30, 2013, 11:31:40 PM
I have to say I love ravenand maddie
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: TrixieStix on May 30, 2013, 11:31:45 PM
The dolls are pretty cute..but look like they all have the same faces~

Can't wait to see them in person and decide if I'll pick up a few. I'm with ya'll on the Maddie train, gettin her for sure! :heart:

It'll be fun to see where this goes and what gets made and hopefully some new characters as well. I'm hoping for more boys and all the SHOES.  :P



Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: mistic_imp on May 30, 2013, 11:35:54 PM
Hopefully they don't do what MGA Did with Bratzilla & Novi Stars and sell their pets separately.

They look interesting :D Very cute, and the line has potential.

Still, that's a lot of pale blondes... I really hate to be That Guy, but I hope they plan on introducing some POC characters that aren't like, just made out of wood. Briar Beauty is ok, but if I recall correctly MH started with Cleo AND Clawdeen right off the bat as major characters :(

It just seems like a step backwards, though unfortunately I think that's what sells.
You're not the only one. I would've been way more excited if they introduced an Asian character from an eastern folklore/fairytale as one of the main characters, who knows, maybe they will down the line.
i  third this!  I would love to see them incorporate some folk tales from around the world in this line.

Post Merge: May 30, 2013, 11:39:49 PM

They look interesting :D Very cute, and the line has potential.

Still, that's a lot of pale blondes... I really hate to be That Guy, but I hope they plan on introducing some POC characters that aren't like, just made out of wood. Briar Beauty is ok, but if I recall correctly MH started with Cleo AND Clawdeen right off the bat as major characters :(

It just seems like a step backwards, though unfortunately I think that's what sells.

I think part of it is the fairy tales and stories they are based on are very European centric.  I bet that as the line expands and gets more popular that they'll explore fairy tales from more diverse cultures and we'll see more races represented, at least I hope so!  I wouldn't really call it a step back though, they are just starting with stories that are going to be familiar to the widest audience and those stories happen to be mostly western European.  I am with you on hoping we see more diversity in the future though!

  i hope so!
  they do have alit of sterotypical blondes...
i felt that while apple is cute, it is sort of to bad they didn't give her black hair like here mum.  or even red hair like a red apple.. ( i guess she is like a golden apple LOL)
But at least they gave sleeping beauty brown hair.  she could have been blonde too like ashelynn
 
 
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Sprinkles on May 30, 2013, 11:45:45 PM
I wonder what other fairy tales we will be seeing :wonder: There are so many possibilities! Little ermaid, princess and the pea, prince and the pauper, how about a fairy godmother? Or son of the gingerbread man?
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: bewilderness on May 30, 2013, 11:45:52 PM
  they do have alit of sterotypical blondes...

Yep, plenty of blond diversity, I think I saw about 4 different shades of blond...no wait, five blonds, counting the female narrator iirc.
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Bow Tie on May 30, 2013, 11:54:51 PM
They look interesting :D Very cute, and the line has potential.

Still, that's a lot of pale blondes... I really hate to be That Guy, but I hope they plan on introducing some POC characters that aren't like, just made out of wood. Briar Beauty is ok, but if I recall correctly MH started with Cleo AND Clawdeen right off the bat as major characters :(

It just seems like a step backwards, though unfortunately I think that's what sells.

You aren't the only one. That's the big argument on tumblr right now.

Post Merge: May 30, 2013, 11:56:31 PM

They look interesting :D Very cute, and the line has potential.

Still, that's a lot of pale blondes... I really hate to be That Guy, but I hope they plan on introducing some POC characters that aren't like, just made out of wood. Briar Beauty is ok, but if I recall correctly MH started with Cleo AND Clawdeen right off the bat as major characters :(

It just seems like a step backwards, though unfortunately I think that's what sells.

I think part of it is the fairy tales and stories they are based on are very European centric.  I bet that as the line expands and gets more popular that they'll explore fairy tales from more diverse cultures and we'll see more races represented, at least I hope so!  I wouldn't really call it a step back though, they are just starting with stories that are going to be familiar to the widest audience and those stories happen to be mostly western European.  I am with you on hoping we see more diversity in the future though!

That is my guess too as to why there isn't much diversity right now.
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: elonni on May 30, 2013, 11:59:11 PM
Yeah, I was kinda hoping I wouldn't like them either. I will buy some of them (I want Maddy, Raven, Cerise and Kitty), but I don't plan to really collect them. At least not yet. I have quite enough with MH, Pullips and BJDs.

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Post by: WhiteHeather on May 31, 2013, 12:00:58 AM

  i hope so!
  they do have alit of sterotypical blondes...
i felt that while apple is cute, it is sort of to bad they didn't give her black hair like here mum.  or even red hair like a red apple.. ( i guess she is like a golden apple LOL)
But at least they gave sleeping beauty brown hair.  she could have been blonde too like ashelynn

Yeah, it is a little strange to see a Snow White themed doll with blonde hair.  I guess they didn't want to make her too Disney-esque, but given that the story specifically talks about Snow White's black hair I think they should have gone with it anyway, or at least a darker color and not blonde!  Still she does look adorable so I can't complain too much about that.  I'm glad they at least made Ashelynn a strawberry blonde and not straight golden blonde like Blondie and Apple though and it's nice to see a Sleeping Beauty character with brown hair. 

As far as more conventional fairy tales go, I hope we see Beauty and the Beast and the Little Mermaid sometime in the future.  I'd love to see a Little Mermaid one that has removable legs like the CAM dolls with a mermaid tail that can be swapped in like from the Siren set.  That would be amazing. I'm definitely hoping they branch out though.  There are some really beautiful Chinese and Japanese fairy tales that would be great to include!  There is just far too much I'd love to see from this line.  I don't want to think about it too much because then I'll also think about all the money I'm going to spend...
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: LuvlyMelody on May 31, 2013, 12:06:59 AM
I just saw the webisodes finally, and I did enjoy them, but some things I noticed. (plus one thing I'll nitpick)

Loved the style of how they drew the characters and everything, but after watching Raven & Apple's story, it seems practically the opposite of MH with the being yourself to suddenly being what you're expected to be. Where instead of embracing difference or being yourself and what with the flaws and all, their headmaster would rather have them be all cookie cutter daughters and have them live the same life their parents lived. I guess for their premise of going *poof* if they didn't follow their parent's legacy, that makes sense, but it's just something cool I noticed. :lol:

My only nitpick, Daughter of the Mad Hatter. She's pretty, she's an awesome design and all that good stuff. She may even be one of my favorite girls, but *Hides from fakies being thrown at her* Blargh she reminds me too much of Pinkie pie. >,>; I mean, I know she's the daughter of the Mad Hatter so it's kinda expected, but her randomness for some reason just reminds me way too much of her. :(  and I'll leave it at that without going too much into off-topic details. :P

I wonder when Cupid is gonna make her debut! XD
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Midnight_Echo on May 31, 2013, 12:07:35 AM
Love the animation, story and intro song so far.

The dolls? Well, I hope their faces look different in person. I like their outfits, but I'm slowly backing away from being 100% insta-sold. Cute boxes, but I guess I'm so used to the MH head sculpts these are different from what I was expecting. And depending on the price point, I may still pick a few up for the outfits.
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Post by: DoomBunnies on May 31, 2013, 12:28:22 AM
Hate it when I randomly stop getting updates on topic. Last reps I saw were page 7...

I have to say though, just from the artwork and the doll pics I am not loving this line so far, which is sad. The whole reason I learned to read was to read East of the Sun and West of the Moon (mm russian fairy tales) and the other fairy tale books my mom would read to me and my brother when we were camping.

Turning them all into puffy, round faced princesses in pretty pretty dresses just takes all the depth, darkness, and child terrifying that fairy tales have and their core and white washes them into the "learn to read" fairy tales walmart sells, and kills the bits of the stories I love best. It is late here, and I'll look at character bios/webisodes tomorrow and judge more then, but for the superficial parts of this line, the bits that pulled me into MH before, I am less than interested. Especially if they all have the same round, little child faces.
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: sakuralu on May 31, 2013, 12:34:57 AM
I'm just in love ♥

I've discovered them yesterday evening and I was crazy! They are so cute! I especially love Briar Beauty (make me think Flora in Winx Club, well, at least a little) and Maddy hatter!

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Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: MilkyTaroMochi on May 31, 2013, 12:37:46 AM
They look interesting :D Very cute, and the line has potential.

Still, that's a lot of pale blondes... I really hate to be That Guy, but I hope they plan on introducing some POC characters that aren't like, just made out of wood. Briar Beauty is ok, but if I recall correctly MH started with Cleo AND Clawdeen right off the bat as major characters :(

It just seems like a step backwards, though unfortunately I think that's what sells.

I think part of it is the fairy tales and stories they are based on are very European centric.  I bet that as the line expands and gets more popular that they'll explore fairy tales from more diverse cultures and we'll see more races represented, at least I hope so!  I wouldn't really call it a step back though, they are just starting with stories that are going to be familiar to the widest audience and those stories happen to be mostly western European.  I am with you on hoping we see more diversity in the future though!

I'd love (and look forward) to see more diversity in the line as well! I too noticed how there were a lot of blondes and save for Briar Beauty, the only other diverse/darker skin-tone one (that I saw) was Pinoccho's daughter, and it kinda bummed me out a little. But the line is just starting out, so I'd imagine eventually there would be more diverse characters. :D
Growing up there was a TV series I watched (and still love, to this day) on HBO called "Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child", and it pretty much did a bunch of classic fairy tales with a multicultural twist/re-telling. So there would be for example an Asian version of The Little Mermaid, African version of Beauty and the Beast, Spanish version of Hansel and Gretel, and the list goes on. They also had a Native American version of Snow White, IIRC.  Pretty sure that show is still airing on HBO Family.
I think it would be neat if EAH did the same thing with some future characters. And there are a bunch of stories from other cultures that would be fun/neat to see as students of EAH. :D
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: SunnieBunny on May 31, 2013, 12:37:57 AM
Saw pictures of the art on facebook and thought that the characters looked neat. Then saw the promo webisode and thought i was going to up chuck since its so ummm girly, stereotypical that you have to be who your parents were kinda thing compaired to monster high is be who you are but I am assuming that they are going to get to that point somewhere in the story line since Raven Queen dosent seem to want to take after her mother. Apple White drives me nuts! She's to much of a Goody Goody lol Yuck!

Whats with the Brothers Charming? One is dating Apple white and the other i don't know but didn't their father or fathers marry Snow White and Cinderella kinda deal. So not making sence in Ever After High hope it gets explained. Lol

After seeing the doll pictures there I am totally sitting on the fence lol.
I like the dolls but not some of the characters.
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: LuvlyMelody on May 31, 2013, 12:45:08 AM
Turning them all into puffy, round faced princesses in pretty pretty dresses just takes all the depth, darkness, and child terrifying that fairy tales have and their core and white washes them into the "learn to read" fairy tales walmart sells, and kills the bits of the stories I love best.
That feeling. :( What you grew up with for what it originally was, gets all watered down and covered in sugar and rainbows so kids won't be scared.

"No, the three little piggies didn't live happily ever after, two got eaten by the wolf, who also got eaten by the smart piggy who didn't get eaten, so only he lived happily ever after."
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: WildLace on May 31, 2013, 12:59:56 AM
I am really excited for these dolls!!! But where the ***beep*** is Alice!!! I want an Alice!!!
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Zombelina on May 31, 2013, 01:02:47 AM
I really don't think they're trying to give the opposite message to MH's "be yourself" -- they're setting up the storyline to be a lot more plot/conflict based than the MH webisodes, and part of that is to set up the school/headmaster as actually misguided, and the main characters will have to grow to realize that and learn that they certainly don't have to conform to expectations, they can indeed write their own stories. At least that is what I read from it -- the same message as MH. :)

I totally agree that it's frustrating to have a lot of white girls, though. Yeah, they're using northern/western European fairytales, but that doesn't mean they can't adapt them however. And/or it would've been AWESOME (and important, from a big brand) if there'd been an Asian or African tale's character included from the start. :/ I'm sure it does come down to marketing to the perception of "what western culture is familiar with." Which sucks :(

On the subject of the fairytales being prettified up, that honestly doesn't bother me. Much as I love the early messy, gory, brutal tales (I do hesitate to call them "original" when they grew out of oral storytelling) I also love the gentle ones. The whole foundation of fairytales rests on their being retold over and over again in a thousand different ways, and we've got both heavy versions and pretty versions running through our culture today. If EAH hooks a kid into fairytales and they want darker, it's out there. (Robin McKinley anyone? Or more adult yet, Anne Rice? XD) I truly think "light" and fluffy versions are as legit as "dark" ones :)

However, both defenses and critiques aside, I adore the fundamental concept of EAH and the style and will devour it all while hoping for more growth too! :lovey:

Edit: typos!

Edit the second: a beautifully put post on tumblr that says things I only managed to say clumsily: http://persinetteinthetower.tumblr.com/post/51766494600/theres-some-interesting-meta-to-be-found-in-the ^.^

Edit the third: added in a few more thoughts because I can't sleeeep and my brain is full of EAH :D
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: ShortyBoo on May 31, 2013, 01:40:19 AM
Did Dexter Charming remind anyone else of Jackson? I'm curious about which Prince Charming the brothers are the sons of. Because there was a Prince Charming in Snow White, Sleeping Beauty and Cinderella. I'm guessing they're not related to the Snow White Prince Charming, since that would make Daring and Apple brother & sister. I wonder, though, if the boys are the brothers of either Ashlynn or Briar?
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Tropical_Sunset on May 31, 2013, 02:05:37 AM
Love the characters and the webisodes so far and I can't wait to see more...but am I the only one who's disappointed by the fact that most of the characters just seem to be boring ol' humans?  I was REALLY hoping to see fairies and unicorns and mermaids, etc... Even Kitty is a human with a cat ear hat instead of a cat girl like I was hoping to see.  And, yeah, that's a lot of whiteness going on.  I was hoping there's be more variety in skin tones, not only in natural skin tones but fun fantasy skin colors like they do in Monster High.  I don't know.  I was just expecting a little more creativity from the line.  There are a few too many mostly-white-human-girl doll lines already, IMO.  I guess that's why I'm so drawn to Monster High. 

I like everything about those dolls except their big ol' heads...  Their faces just look so wide and plain, especially Raven's.  I guess I'll just have to see them in person to know if I'll like them or not.  Their outfits are beautiful, at least.
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Martini on May 31, 2013, 02:11:20 AM
Did Dexter Charming remind anyone else of Jackson?

Yes, that was my immediate reaction. Maybe it's just the same voice actor?

Yeah, I was kinda hoping I wouldn't like them either. I will buy some of them (I want Maddy, Raven, Cerise and Kitty), but I don't plan to really collect them. At least not yet. I have quite enough with MH, Pullips and BJDs.



That's how I started with Monster High  :biggrin: I'll only buy one, I said, but now I have 50. :blush:

I was hoping their faces would be closer to the cartoon, so I guess I could have dodged a bullet here.
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Post by: WildLace on May 31, 2013, 02:12:37 AM
Does anyone know when these dolls will be released???
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Post by: bewilderness on May 31, 2013, 02:18:47 AM
Love the characters and the webisodes so far and I can't wait to see more...but am I the only one who's disappointed by the fact that most of the characters just seem to be boring ol' humans?  I was REALLY hoping to see fairies and unicorns and mermaids, etc...

This!
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Post by: michelle53 on May 31, 2013, 04:03:20 AM
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Oh man, so much awesomeness!  These girls are seriously bringing the pale.  I'm with Saply though...give us more diversity please!
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Post by: Vertefae on May 31, 2013, 04:05:49 AM
Wow. This may be the unpopular opinion but there is nothing wrong with basing a line on European fairy tales. I'm sure they'll add more characters later but there is no "shame" in using European models for the stories and characters. Not everything has to be politically correct all the time.
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: mistic_imp on May 31, 2013, 04:32:26 AM
Love the characters and the webisodes so far and I can't wait to see more...but am I the only one who's disappointed by the fact that most of the characters just seem to be boring ol' humans?  I was REALLY hoping to see fairies and unicorns and mermaids, etc...

This!
  me too  but  they are still cute.. and i did see alot of BG creatures  so fare ( troll under the bridge)  so hereis to hoping there might be some mermaids and fairies along the way. I mean cupid isn't human..
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: DGRequiem on May 31, 2013, 04:38:12 AM
I'm just sad Apple White is blonde.  Like, the only fairytale princess to have black hair in the history of the world.  And they made her blonde. 
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Post by: nyanpotato on May 31, 2013, 05:24:54 AM
I'm just sad Apple White is blonde.  Like, the only fairytale princess to have black hair in the history of the world.  And they made her blonde.
IKR,They could have atleast made her a red-head to go with the apple theme but really,Blonde???
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Fräulein_Kim on May 31, 2013, 05:30:55 AM
Upon seeing the actual dolls my excitement after watching the little animations sure died down.. :C
Maybe I'll have to see them in person but right now.. I don't like them. I cannot put my finger on it yet, but somehow those do nothing for me.
I guess I'll follow the story for a while and may get a Maddie, Cherise & The Sheep-Girl, but not going to collect these.. too 'normal'.
Like some I was hoping for Fairies, Unicorns, etc... well, maybe later on.

Otherwise: Totally a Rebel! LOL. Sorry to say, but all the Royal Characters just scream 'dumb bimbo-chick' to me - But hopefully they'll add a little more depth to them as the story continues.
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Okiedokieloki on May 31, 2013, 06:01:11 AM
Really, really love the artwork... the dolls... not so much yet. My guess is that they're prototypes, but if they all turn out to have the exact same really round baby face I'm gonna be 'meh' about them until I get the chance to see them in person.
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Zapper on May 31, 2013, 06:01:57 AM
My only nitpick, Daughter of the Mad Hatter. She's pretty, she's an awesome design and all that good stuff. She may even be one of my favorite girls, but *Hides from fakies being thrown at her* Blargh she reminds me too much of Pinkie pie. >,>; I mean, I know she's the daughter of the Mad Hatter so it's kinda expected, but her randomness for some reason just reminds me way too much of her. :(  and I'll leave it at that without going too much into off-topic details. :P

I compared her to Pinkie myself, but I have to defend her here.
G4 Pinkie Pie herself is inspired by the Mad Hatter. That tea party she was throwing in that episode she went nuts? That was totally a throw-back to Alice in Wonderland.
We're just so used to this trope nowadays that we often forget that Alice in Wonderland basically invented the scenario.
And G4 really pushed Pinkie's odd behaviour way to far when they gave her typical cartoon powers (hiding behind a way too thin tree, popping out of super small places) and make her break the 4th wall to amuse the viewers. After all she is a cartoon horse and she's the element of laughter, so she better make us laugh even though it doesn't make sense in-universe ;)

Pinkie's wild hair doesn't help. The Mad Hatter has always been portrayed with wild hair throughout many, many incarnations because this was always the go-to stereotype used for wild, random or "insane" people. Not being concerned about your looks, shaking your head a lot, etc.

That means Maddie only reminds us so much of Pinkie Pie because they have the same character inspiration.
If anything, Pinkie is a copy of Maddie (despite being there first) because Maddie is supposed to be the direct relative of the Mad Hatter and follow in his footsteps by acting just like him while Pinkie is just a Wonderland unrelated character inspired by the trope.

Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Aerora on May 31, 2013, 06:24:53 AM
Wow. This may be the unpopular opinion but there is nothing wrong with basing a line on European fairy tales. I'm sure they'll add more characters later but there is no "shame" in using European models for the stories and characters. Not everything has to be politically correct all the time.

... even historically, it's not like Europe has ever just been homogeneous  :huh: Also, considering the hair colors, I don't think they're worried about accuracy to the original tales with regards to physical appearance.  :P

I'm not too worried about it - MH's first wave of characters just had Cleo and Clawdeen, after all. (Although I really would like to see more 'inhuman' colors, too...)
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Alatariel on May 31, 2013, 07:00:57 AM
Upon seeing the actual dolls my excitement after watching the little animations sure died down.. :C
Maybe I'll have to see them in person but right now.. I don't like them. I cannot put my finger on it yet, but somehow those do nothing for me.
I guess I'll follow the story for a while and may get a Maddie, Cherise & The Sheep-Girl, but not going to collect these.. too 'normal'.
Like some I was hoping for Fairies, Unicorns, etc... well, maybe later on.

Otherwise: Totally a Rebel! LOL. Sorry to say, but all the Royal Characters just scream 'dumb bimbo-chick' to me - But hopefully they'll add a little more depth to them as the story continues.


I agree. I had high hopes, but after seeing the dolls all I can muster is a "meh." I do love the outfits, and how detailed they are. (Briar's dress looks exactly like a rosebud. So cute!) I also really like Maddie, and I think she's one doll I will definitely get. Other than that, they look like the same old dolls that have always been around. I was a bit put off by the shallowness as well. ("Shoes! Parties! My prince!") At least the MH girls had a variety of interests. Or maybe I'm just biased since it's the only doll line I've gotten into. :P

I am looking forward to seeing more, and the webisodes are very well done.
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Post by: PrincessNikki on May 31, 2013, 07:14:57 AM
Ohhhhhhh man.

Just when I thought I was almost done with dolls.

As someone who is obsessed with princessy stuff and loves Disney and fairy tales and big poofy hair and dresses I can honestly say....

this line is going to destroy me!!!!


First of all, I loved the animation in the shorts. Everything was really pleasant-looking and the pacing was way better than the monster high webisodes where the characters practically talk over each other. Loved all the girls. Apple is a little ridiculous but I can tell that they are setting the story up for her

I think it was really funny and unique how there were two narrators arguing with each other.

And I love the prince that looks like Skrillex with the side-hair.

Im already in love with this line. Love the site. Love the packaging. Mattel knows what people like. This is a total cash cow for them.

However I would also like to add to the list of people that would like to see more POC in the line.

And we're still a long way away from having different body types in a doll line, but a girl can dream....
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Rhini on May 31, 2013, 07:28:22 AM
Gonna echo what other people have said thus far,

webisodes=love

dolls=ehhh....

I think Raven looks alright, but I really hope these are prototypes. Cause right now she's just not doing it for me at all. I feel like they used really cheap fabric too, they just don't look like MH quality.
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: cleverLC on May 31, 2013, 07:41:45 AM
Wow. This may be the unpopular opinion but there is nothing wrong with basing a line on European fairy tales. I'm sure they'll add more characters later but there is no "shame" in using European models for the stories and characters. Not everything has to be politically correct all the time.

... even historically, it's not like Europe has ever just been homogeneous  :huh: Also, considering the hair colors, I don't think they're worried about accuracy to the original tales with regards to physical appearance.  :P

I'm not too worried about it - MH's first wave of characters just had Cleo and Clawdeen, after all. (Although I really would like to see more 'inhuman' colors, too...)

OMG, can you imagine the Blue Fairy from Pinocchio?  I would buy that on the spot!
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Fred11706 on May 31, 2013, 07:53:22 AM
Gonna echo what other people have said thus far,

webisodes=love

dolls=ehhh....

I think Raven looks alright, but I really hope these are prototypes. Cause right now she's just not doing it for me at all. I feel like they used really cheap fabric too, they just don't look like MH quality.

I couldn't agree more! The webisodes were cool but the dolls are meh. I too hope they are just prototypes. They remind me of dollar store knock off princess dolls. I am happy however, that they are the same size of MH dolls so we can use their outfits. Will I buy them? Yes.

I'm glad I'm not the only one who sees a touch I pinkie pie in Madeline hatter(I know pinkie has been referred to as a mad hatter in mlpfim)
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Kobold on May 31, 2013, 08:09:44 AM
I'm a little disapointed. :| The animation and general style looks very pretty but the designs range from ok to a bit uninspired... nothing is terribly bad, but considering how well MH used each monster's theme in the colours, prints and shapes of the outfits, I expected a little better than a hime-loli extravaganza.

Also, so many blondes and so many curls. (At least Cerise Hood is a bit of fresh air (fresh hair?) in that department.)


Still, the setting has potential and they will surely release outfits that I like better at some point, and hopefully some ethic characters for diversity.


I'm going to save my judgment of the dolls for latter - they don't look pretty at all to me, but those 2 pics were taken at a bad angle and lighting.  (Great job on the packaging though, making them look like books from the side is a great idea.)
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Bow Tie on May 31, 2013, 08:21:14 AM
Did Dexter Charming remind anyone else of Jackson?

Yes, that was my immediate reaction. Maybe it's just the same voice actor?

Dexter has a bit more of a manlier voice than Jackson's. Cindy Robinson does Jackson, but Evan Smith does Daring and Dexter. He's the voice of Gil and Deuce.
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Aerora on May 31, 2013, 08:38:32 AM
OMG, can you imagine the Blue Fairy from Pinocchio?  I would buy that on the spot!

:lovey: !!!! Now I really hope they make her...
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: ShortyBoo on May 31, 2013, 08:41:03 AM
Did Dexter Charming remind anyone else of Jackson?

Yes, that was my immediate reaction. Maybe it's just the same voice actor?

Dexter has a bit more of a manlier voice than Jackson's. Cindy Robinson does Jackson, but Evan Smith does Daring and Dexter. He's the voice of Gil and Deuce.

I didn't really mean his voice. It was more the way he acted that reminded me of Jackson.
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Bow Tie on May 31, 2013, 08:43:14 AM
Did Dexter Charming remind anyone else of Jackson?

Yes, that was my immediate reaction. Maybe it's just the same voice actor?

Dexter has a bit more of a manlier voice than Jackson's. Cindy Robinson does Jackson, but Evan Smith does Daring and Dexter. He's the voice of Gil and Deuce.

I didn't really mean his voice. It was more the way he acted that reminded me of Jackson.

Ah I see.
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Majesty on May 31, 2013, 08:43:58 AM
This sounds interesting.  I love fantasy and fairy tale type stuff.  So, is this connected with Monster High or similar to it in that it's a different school with different students, etc.  Sorry I just happened to click on the link, not sure how long this has been posted.
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: SwordPony on May 31, 2013, 08:45:58 AM
The story is that Cupid is transferring from MH to Ever After High. Its where the children of fairytales go to school. There is also a website. I think its linked in the first post.
 
Here it is. http://www.everafterhigh.com/en-us/
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Post by: CrazyCatPony on May 31, 2013, 08:46:53 AM
I am going to be the lady that lives in a shoe with my dolls..... lol
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Rhini on May 31, 2013, 08:52:37 AM
Gonna echo what other people have said thus far,

webisodes=love

dolls=ehhh....

I think Raven looks alright, but I really hope these are prototypes. Cause right now she's just not doing it for me at all. I feel like they used really cheap fabric too, they just don't look like MH quality.

I couldn't agree more! The webisodes were cool but the dolls are meh. I too hope they are just prototypes. They remind me of dollar store knock off princess dolls. I am happy however, that they are the same size of MH dolls so we can use their outfits. Will I buy them? Yes.

I'm glad I'm not the only one who sees a touch I pinkie pie in Madeline hatter(I know pinkie has been referred to as a mad hatter in mlpfim)
Ughh yes! Just like those knock off princesses!! I really hope that changes, the outfit designs are so beautiful and this just isnt doing them justice.
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Zapper on May 31, 2013, 09:01:34 AM
I'm a bit weirded out by all the people here saying that they expected more from the dolls.
To me they look just like the webisode models. Is there something wrong with my eyes? XD

I expected them to be all same-face because that's how they are shown in the cartoon.
What I didn't expect, though, were painted on eyes. I legit hoped they would have inset eyes or at least eye lashes ^^#
Well, maybe they will be cheaper than MH. Like, MH budget doll price. I'd be very okay with that!

Also we should probably keep in mind that those photos are really blurry and shot from an inconvinient angle.
Maybe the dolls will look better once we can see better pics of them :)

PS: Oh boy, no matter where I look, people are comparing this product to Disney.
Newsflash, Disney didn't invent the tales those characters are based on! The characters don't even look like the Disney counterparts (except for Ashlynn having dark blonde hair) :lol:

PPS: Is it just me or are we supposed to root for the rebels? I don't see anyone identifying with Apple so far. Hehe!

Edit:
I really, really hope they will do a line based on those costumes here because holy *beep* they are clothing porn! And do I spy a little goth lolita amongst the crowd? The girl next to Cedar) Squee!

http://i.imagebanana.com/img/fkxl8ao3/Untitled2.jpg
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Majesty on May 31, 2013, 09:05:16 AM
The story is that Cupid is transferring from MH to Ever After High. Its where the children of fairytales go to school. There is also a website. I think its linked in the first post.
 
Here it is. http://www.everafterhigh.com/en-us/


Thanks.  I actually found it, had to hit back several times. (lol)  Now, I see people talking about the dolls.  Where can i see those?  I sort of like Maddie Hatter.
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: SparklerGirl on May 31, 2013, 09:16:35 AM
I bet Mattel came up with the idea for Ever After High while making the Scary Tales MH dolls. 
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Rhini on May 31, 2013, 09:24:39 AM
I'm a bit weirded out by all the people here saying that they expected more from the dolls.
To me they look just like the webisode models. Is there something wrong with my eyes? XD

I expected them to be all same-face because that's how they are shown in the cartoon.
What I didn't expect, though, were painted on eyes. I legit hoped they would have inset eyes or at least eye lashes ^^#
Well, maybe they will be cheaper than MH. Like, MH budget doll price. I'd be very okay with that!

Also we should probably keep in mind that those photos are really blurry and shot from an inconvinient angle.
Maybe the dolls will look better once we can see better pics of them :)

PS: Oh boy, no matter where I look, people are comparing this product to Disney.
Newsflash, Disney didn't invent the tales those characters are based on! The characters don't even look like the Disney counterparts (except for Ashlynn having dark blonde hair) :lol:

PPS: Is it just me or are we supposed to root for the rebels? I don't see anyone identifying with Apple so far. Hehe!

I made a side by side comparison to show what my complaints are, since i'm able to express it much more succinctly visually then I would ever be able to do in words :) (plus why not when I have photoshop so readily at my disposal x3)

I straightened out the picture, then modified the head shape only slightly to be more like a frankie style head mold, and made the eyes bigger and wider with a less sultry expression.

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Right now her head shape just reminds me way too much of merida from brave, which is this wide, round, persian-like face, like she smacked herself into a wall real hard and her whole face flattened out like a pancake XD And yes, it is like the show, but it seems too literal, too wide and round for me. Her animated face is a nice oval, not a pancake. Another big irk of mine is the evil/sultry expressions they give to all their dolls, so I modified her eyes to be less cleo like, and more Rochelle like :) 

All really very tiny adjustments, and hopefully this head mold isnt final and the odd angle is making it look more stretched than it actually will be. Like you said, we have no idea where these crummy pictures are from at this point nor the stage of the prototypes, so let's just hope they make them nicer before their release.

And i don't know but rebel all the way baby!
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Sprinkles on May 31, 2013, 09:27:40 AM
Rhini, I love your modified version of Raven! She is so pretty :heart: That's much more like what I pictured these dolls to looks like :)
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Zapper on May 31, 2013, 09:30:45 AM
Thanks, Rhini!

Maybe I just have lower standards but I would be okay with the faces as we can see them right now. Again, I also hope that the angle distorts them a bit because yes, they have something of 2.0 Lala. Very poofy faces.

A quick question to everyone who knows more about dolls than me: is it common that prototypes would already be shown in boxes? To give customers an overall impression of the product maybe?
Because I can't really buy the prototype theory right now. They look so.. finished to me because they're already packed up ^^#

Edit: Just my two cents on the ethnic diversity in EAH. I totally agree that even though most of the characters are based on Central-European and North-American tales/rhymes that doesn't mean they all have to be white. My expectations are always low in that regard so I can't get too upset about a lack of diversity, but that doesn't mean I don't wish for improvement.

Some folks in this thread have already pointed out that MH introduced more characters that weren't coded white as the series/brand progressed, so that's something I can hope for.
As much as I dislike most Disney adaptions, Princess and the Frog had a black protagonist even though the tale as we know it is most likely set in a Central-European environment. But they changed the story and the setting to make it work and that's something I really liked about that movie (I thought the movie itself was incredibly boring, but I'm not amongst the Disney Princess fanbase at all, so what do I know? Haha! I will always have a soft spot for Jasmine, though. Lady is perfect!)

Oh, and I don't want to be rude but can we please drop the term "political correctness"? This is a brand for all girls, I assume. Not just for the Caucasian ones :/
This is about representation, not about being as close to the "originals" as possible. "European" fairy tales, when closely examined, have their counterparts in almost all cultures.
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Rhini on May 31, 2013, 09:37:10 AM
Thanks, Rhini!

Maybe I just have lower standards but I would be okay with the faces as we can see them right now. Again, I also hope that the angle distorts them a bit because yes, they have something of 2.0 Lala. Very poofy faces.

A quick question to everyone who knows more about dolls than me: is it common that prototypes would already be shown in boxes? To give customers an overall impression of the product maybe?
Because I can't really buy the prototype theory right now. They look so.. finished to me because they're already packed up ^^#
Yeah, very puffy. But with that angle it's so hard to tell.

And yep! With a new line especially so. I actually am responsible for making prototype boxes like this all the time at work XD (accursed mockup boxes!!)  You want to be able to show the retailer as close to a finished product as possible, because ultimately they decide the fate of line, if they'll carry it or not :)
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Zapper on May 31, 2013, 09:42:38 AM
Thanks, Rhini!

Maybe I just have lower standards but I would be okay with the faces as we can see them right now. Again, I also hope that the angle distorts them a bit because yes, they have something of 2.0 Lala. Very poofy faces.

A quick question to everyone who knows more about dolls than me: is it common that prototypes would already be shown in boxes? To give customers an overall impression of the product maybe?
Because I can't really buy the prototype theory right now. They look so.. finished to me because they're already packed up ^^#
Yeah, very puffy. But with that angle it's so hard to tell.

And yep! With a new line especially so. I actually am responsible for making prototype boxes like this all the time at work XD (accursed mockup boxes!!)  You want to be able to show the retailer as close to a finished product as possible, because ultimately they decide the fate of line, if they'll carry it or not :)

Thanks for clearing that up! I have much to learn *g*
But do you think I can still dream of inset eyes?
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Bow Tie on May 31, 2013, 09:43:05 AM
I'm a royal rebel. I like both sides. I just love love LOVE Briar! *O*
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Rhini on May 31, 2013, 09:47:36 AM
Thanks, Rhini!

Maybe I just have lower standards but I would be okay with the faces as we can see them right now. Again, I also hope that the angle distorts them a bit because yes, they have something of 2.0 Lala. Very poofy faces.

A quick question to everyone who knows more about dolls than me: is it common that prototypes would already be shown in boxes? To give customers an overall impression of the product maybe?
Because I can't really buy the prototype theory right now. They look so.. finished to me because they're already packed up ^^#
Yeah, very puffy. But with that angle it's so hard to tell.

And yep! With a new line especially so. I actually am responsible for making prototype boxes like this all the time at work XD (accursed mockup boxes!!)  You want to be able to show the retailer as close to a finished product as possible, because ultimately they decide the fate of line, if they'll carry it or not :)

Thanks for clearing that up! I have much to learn *g*
But do you think I can still dream of inset eyes?
Only if I can too! x3
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Zapper on May 31, 2013, 09:48:18 AM
I'm a royal rebel. I like both sides. I just love love LOVE Briar! *O*

I really like that Briar's character motivation is to party until she literally drops XD
I really don't think that the royals are all bland or "air-headed" (someone said it in this thread, I just forgot who). It's just that the rebels are going against the system and that clicks more with me (Cerise, come into my arms! I love the Perrault version of LRRH and werewolves in general, so I'm obviously biased, lol)!
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Bow Tie on May 31, 2013, 09:54:26 AM
I'm a royal rebel. I like both sides. I just love love LOVE Briar! *O*

I really like that Briar's character motivation is to party until she literally drops XD
I really don't think that the royals are all bland or "air-headed" (someone said it in this thread, I just forgot who). It's just that the rebels are going against the system and that clicks more with me (Cerise, come into my arms! I love the Perrault version of LRRH and werewolves in general, so I'm obviously biased, lol)!

I think that's what Mattel is going for. I think they want you to side with the "bad guys" because stereotypically, you aren't "supposed to" like the bad guys. I think Ashlynn is adorbs as well. She seems so sweet and down to earth, but LOVES shoes rather than completely air-headed like Apple.

Thanks to tumblr, my OTP is now Cerise x Hunter. It might change, but this pairing is just GAH! Love it! :heart:
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Fräulein_Kim on May 31, 2013, 09:54:33 AM
Rhini, you improved them so much! ^-^
I agree with all you have said!

Plus I also get a 'cheap' vibe from those dresses - which would be a shame, since most designs are very lovely. Also I kind of don't expect it from Mattel, since aside from the plastic accs. not properly painted, they're doing pretty awesome (and extra paint is an easy fix).

So I hope this is to blame on them being prototypes as well. *keeps fingers crossed*

I'll wait with my final judgement until I see them in stores or at least better pics of them. ^^

( Despite this I think I am almost set on my way of collecting these: Sig Cherise + All the Alice in Wonderland-Characters since it's my favourite tale. PLUS unicorns/mermaids should they ever make some. C: )
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: keylimepony on May 31, 2013, 09:59:14 AM
Whats with the Brothers Charming? One is dating Apple white and the other i don't know but didn't their father or fathers marry Snow White and Cinderella kinda deal. So not making sence in Ever After High hope it gets explained. Lol

I've been confused about this too. It really needs to be better explained because it makes no sense right now. If a lot of the daughters are the product of fairy tale moms and prince charming dads that means the princes at school can't also be sons of prince charming because then they're all related.
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Fräulein_Kim on May 31, 2013, 10:03:04 AM
Whats with the Brothers Charming? One is dating Apple white and the other i don't know but didn't their father or fathers marry Snow White and Cinderella kinda deal. So not making sence in Ever After High hope it gets explained. Lol

I've been confused about this too. It really needs to be better explained because it makes no sense right now. If a lot of the daughters are the product of fairy tale moms and prince charming dads that means the princes at school can't also be sons of prince charming because then they're all related.

THIS! Gosh.. I'm so glad I am not the only one.. xD

When I heard about all this 'do exactly as your parents did' and thinking about how all their Moms married a charming I was getting this thought of Apple&Daring being siblings as well.

But.. uhm, maybe Daring is the brother of Ashlyn and the future price of Briar is the brother of Apple and so on so on. That way it, while still a very limited gene-pool, wouldn't be much worse than what most european royal families have been doing for centuries 'til they were allowed to marry 'normal' people. xD;
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Bow Tie on May 31, 2013, 10:05:01 AM
Don't many fairy tale princes not have actual names? I've been out of the loop for fairy tales so my memory is extremely fuzzy. I thought Snow White's prince is just "The Prince."
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Zapper on May 31, 2013, 10:06:45 AM
I guess we're just overthinking it.
The school is supposed to be "full of Prince Charmings" which means that the Charming Brothers could be any Charmings and not the specific Charmings from the girls' tales.

But hey, aren't royal families to be full of incest marriages? Giggity! *gets kicked out of thread*
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Rhini on May 31, 2013, 10:12:10 AM
While we're on this vein of thinking, if red hood is part wolf that means her mom and the wolf.....*giggity*
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Aeryala on May 31, 2013, 10:18:17 AM
Thanks, Rhini!

Maybe I just have lower standards but I would be okay with the faces as we can see them right now. Again, I also hope that the angle distorts them a bit because yes, they have something of 2.0 Lala. Very poofy faces.

Edit: Just my two cents on the ethnic diversity in EAH. I totally agree that even though most of the characters are based on Central-European and North-American tales/rhymes that doesn't mean they all have to be white. My expectations are always low in that regard so I can't get too upset about a lack of diversity, but that doesn't mean I don't wish for improvement.

Some folks in this thread have already pointed out that MH introduced more characters that weren't coded white as the series/brand progressed, so that's something I can hope for.
As much as I dislike most Disney adaptions, Princess and the Frog had a black protagonist even though the tale as we know it is most likely set in a Central-European environment. But they changed the story and the setting to make it work and that's something I really liked about that movie 8I thought the movie itself was incredibly boring, but I'm not amongst the Disney Princess fanbase at all, so what do I know? Haha! I will alwas have a soft spot for Jasmine, though. Lady is perfect!)

Oh, and I don't want to be rude but can we please drop the term "political correctness"? This is a brand for all girls, I assume. Not just for the Caucasian ones :/
This is about representation, not about being as close to the "originals" as possible. "European" fairy tales, when closely examined, have their counterparts in almost all cultures.

All of this.  There is no reason other than racism that Mattel put soooo many pale blondes in this series.  We can all see that they're not trying to make these characters look like the Disney versions, so there's no reason at all that they couldn't give some of the characters darker skin and/or hair colors; and they absolutely should have done so.  The line being based on European stories is irrelevant to the lack of diversity, imo; see Milky's reference to the HBO "Happily Ever After" show.

Love the characters and the webisodes so far and I can't wait to see more...but am I the only one who's disappointed by the fact that most of the characters just seem to be boring ol' humans?  I was REALLY hoping to see fairies and unicorns and mermaids, etc... Even Kitty is a human with a cat ear hat instead of a cat girl like I was hoping to see.  And, yeah, that's a lot of whiteness going on.  I was hoping there's be more variety in skin tones, not only in natural skin tones but fun fantasy skin colors like they do in Monster High.  I don't know.  I was just expecting a little more creativity from the line.  There are a few too many mostly-white-human-girl doll lines already, IMO.  I guess that's why I'm so drawn to Monster High. 

I also thought there would be more fantasy species and am very disappointed that there isn't; it seems especially wrong that Kitty Cheshire is just a human with an ugly cat-ear hat.  Hopefully they will branch out later and get more creative once the doll line is successful. 

Is anyone else hoping that they'll make dolls/toys of the three little pig characters?
Especially if one of them is wearing that ridiculous "pimp" outfit.  XD
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Zapper on May 31, 2013, 10:19:00 AM
While we're on this vein of thinking, if red hood is part wolf that means her mom and the wolf.....*giggity*

From Perraults version:

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The wolf, seeing her come in, said to her, hiding himself under the bedclothes, "Put the cake and the little pot of butter upon the stool, and come get into bed with me."

Little Red Riding Hood took off her clothes and got into bed. She was greatly amazed to see how her grandmother looked in her nightclothes, and said to her, "Grandmother, what big arms you have!"

"All the better to hug you with, my dear."

Awoo! :lol:
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: DoomBunnies on May 31, 2013, 10:20:27 AM
Whats with the Brothers Charming? One is dating Apple white and the other i don't know but didn't their father or fathers marry Snow White and Cinderella kinda deal. So not making sence in Ever After High hope it gets explained. Lol

I've been confused about this too. It really needs to be better explained because it makes no sense right now. If a lot of the daughters are the product of fairy tale moms and prince charming dads that means the princes at school can't also be sons of prince charming because then they're all related.

THIS! Gosh.. I'm so glad I am not the only one.. xD

When I heard about all this 'do exactly as your parents did' and thinking about how all their Moms married a charming I was getting this thought of Apple&Daring being siblings as well.

But.. uhm, maybe Daring is the brother of Ashlyn and the future price of Briar is the brother of Apple and so on so on. That way it, while still a very limited gene-pool, wouldn't be much worse than what most european royal families have been doing for centuries 'til they were allowed to marry 'normal' people. xD;

I think one of my favorite explanations of the Prince Charming conundrum comes from Into the Woods, where there are two princely brothers who, after rescuing their princesses, realize that they're booored without the chase, so they dump their first "true loves" and find themselves two other ones instead. Ah, quirky musicals, you amuse me.

But no, in most fairy tales the Princes are not actually named. The name Prince Charming comes from them being described as charming princes. It's one of the many reasons that Sleeping Beauty is my favorite disney movie; Prince Phillip is a detailed, developed character with a name and personality. Plus Maleficent is the beest villain ever, and I love her plan of revenge. Not no happy ending, just... waiting a century or so.
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Bow Tie on May 31, 2013, 10:24:15 AM
Whats with the Brothers Charming? One is dating Apple white and the other i don't know but didn't their father or fathers marry Snow White and Cinderella kinda deal. So not making sence in Ever After High hope it gets explained. Lol

I've been confused about this too. It really needs to be better explained because it makes no sense right now. If a lot of the daughters are the product of fairy tale moms and prince charming dads that means the princes at school can't also be sons of prince charming because then they're all related.

THIS! Gosh.. I'm so glad I am not the only one.. xD

When I heard about all this 'do exactly as your parents did' and thinking about how all their Moms married a charming I was getting this thought of Apple&Daring being siblings as well.

But.. uhm, maybe Daring is the brother of Ashlyn and the future price of Briar is the brother of Apple and so on so on. That way it, while still a very limited gene-pool, wouldn't be much worse than what most european royal families have been doing for centuries 'til they were allowed to marry 'normal' people. xD;

I think one of my favorite explanations of the Prince Charming conundrum comes from Into the Woods, where there are two princely brothers who, after rescuing their princesses, realize that they're booored without the chase, so they dump their first "true loves" and find themselves two other ones instead. Ah, quirky musicals, you amuse me.

But no, in most fairy tales the Princes are not actually named. The name Prince Charming comes from them being described as charming princes. It's one of the many reasons that Sleeping Beauty is my favorite disney movie; Prince Phillip is a detailed, developed character with a name and personality. Plus Maleficent is the beest villain ever, and I love her plan of revenge. Not no happy ending, just... waiting a century or so.

That's what I thought. Many people are basing these off the Disney princesses (which are more fluffier versions of the original stories) so that's my guess as to why many are confused and think there is incest going on.
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Rhini on May 31, 2013, 10:28:37 AM
While we're on this vein of thinking, if red hood is part wolf that means her mom and the wolf.....*giggity*

From Perraults version:

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The wolf, seeing her come in, said to her, hiding himself under the bedclothes, "Put the cake and the little pot of butter upon the stool, and come get into bed with me."

Little Red Riding Hood took off her clothes and got into bed. She was greatly amazed to see how her grandmother looked in her nightclothes, and said to her, "Grandmother, what big arms you have!"

"All the better to hug you with, my dear."

Awoo! :lol:

Hahaha we read that for a fairy tales course i took in college and everyones general reaction to that was -->  :blink:
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Flutterwonder13 on May 31, 2013, 10:35:27 AM
I AM IN LOVE. So the website says enrollment starts July- does this mean this babies are going to be popping up around then? Great- that's when all the MH stuff is coming out too! Oy vey.
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: saply on May 31, 2013, 10:56:51 AM
I'm a royal rebel. I like both sides. I just love love LOVE Briar! *O*
I laughed when she jumped out of the window xD

I'm happy to see Cupid again! Here's the big question though: if Cupid has left Monster High for good, do you think Abbey will take over her radio show? :P
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Flutterswirl on May 31, 2013, 11:21:23 AM
They look interesting :D Very cute, and the line has potential.

Still, that's a lot of pale blondes... I really hate to be That Guy, but I hope they plan on introducing some POC characters that aren't like, just made out of wood. Briar Beauty is ok, but if I recall correctly MH started with Cleo AND Clawdeen right off the bat as major characters :(

It just seems like a step backwards, though unfortunately I think that's what sells.

I think part of it is the fairy tales and stories they are based on are very European centric.  I bet that as the line expands and gets more popular that they'll explore fairy tales from more diverse cultures and we'll see more races represented, at least I hope so!  I wouldn't really call it a step back though, they are just starting with stories that are going to be familiar to the widest audience and those stories happen to be mostly western European.  I am with you on hoping we see more diversity in the future though!

I'd love (and look forward) to see more diversity in the line as well! I too noticed how there were a lot of blondes and save for Briar Beauty, the only other diverse/darker skin-tone one (that I saw) was Pinoccho's daughter, and it kinda bummed me out a little. But the line is just starting out, so I'd imagine eventually there would be more diverse characters. :D
Growing up there was a TV series I watched (and still love, to this day) on HBO called "Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child", and it pretty much did a bunch of classic fairy tales with a multicultural twist/re-telling. So there would be for example an Asian version of The Little Mermaid, African version of Beauty and the Beast, Spanish version of Hansel and Gretel, and the list goes on. They also had a Native American version of Snow White, IIRC.  Pretty sure that show is still airing on HBO Family.
I think it would be neat if EAH did the same thing with some future characters. And there are a bunch of stories from other cultures that would be fun/neat to see as students of EAH. :D

Just testing the waters, I suppose- but you'd think that if Mattel has learned anything from MH, it's that kids and parents are OK with stretching the boundaries. They started out full bore with the first monster kids- heck, the only blonde was a sea creature. :)
They're definitely starting with the characters that have Disney predecessors, and don't want to vary too far from those convenient preconceptions.
(JMHO, they're trying to catch the kids and parents who love Disney Princesses and might have thought that MH was a little over the top.)
So: deliberately racist, no. I really can't see that.  Too timid in design and concept, yes. Very much yes. (Different design team than MH, you think?)
And I'm definitely waiting for fairytale and folklore kids from other countries to start appearing. Just think, maybe this is where we'll finally see kitsune and some of the beings we've wanted to see in MH that don't *quite* fit as monsters....
(As far as the clothes: don't be surprised if they're not as nice as we're hoping. Considering some of the glittery, cheaply made junk they've been slapping on Barbie and friends the last few years, I won't be shocked to see markedly lower quality than that which MH had in its inaugural period.)

My .02 credits, spend 'em as you wish....
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Fräulein_Kim on May 31, 2013, 11:21:35 AM
I'm a royal rebel. I like both sides. I just love love LOVE Briar! *O*
I laughed when she jumped out of the window xD

I'm happy to see Cupid again! Here's the big question though: if Cupid has left Monster High for good, do you think Abbey will take over her radio show? :P

I HOPE SO!! She'd get the job done, you know. Has advice that actually works. LOL.
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Flutterwonder13 on May 31, 2013, 11:33:21 AM
I have one major complaint with the animation based on the dolls. Do we really need anymore "O-m-g! Like, shoes!" characters forced on little girls?  -_-
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Keelee_von_Cupcake on May 31, 2013, 11:39:28 AM
I'm a royal rebel. I like both sides. I just love love LOVE Briar! *O*
I laughed when she jumped out of the window xD

I'm happy to see Cupid again! Here's the big question though: if Cupid has left Monster High for good, do you think Abbey will take over her radio show? :P

I HOPE SO!! She'd get the job done, you know. Has advice that actually works. LOL.

That would be the best radio show EVER! I would want to listen to it every day! :biggrin:
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: JustHereForPictures on May 31, 2013, 11:41:59 AM
I'm in love with those dolls. So hard.

And I'm excited because I'll finally be able to do Jareth and Sarah dolls. I've been dying to do them since somebody posted the idea. But since my preferred Jareth (Jackson) is expensive and so far none of the girls has been Caucasian enough for Sarah it's been impossible. Between Dexter Charming and the girls I can hopefully do it for less than hugely expensive.

I may have to break my doubles rule for this line.

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I have one major complaint with the animation based on the dolls. Do we really need anymore "O-m-g! Like, shoes!" characters forced on little girls? 


I completely agree. I don't understand the idea that women love shoes and it gets frustrating when characters on shows have conversations about shoes like that's Typical Girly Thing.

The only thing which would make this line or MH better, in my opinion, is girl dolls with flat feet. Not everybody can or likes wearing heels, as pretty as they are.
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Majesty on May 31, 2013, 11:50:33 AM
Could someone post links or pics to the dolls?  I googled and can't find them.

Thanks in advance. :)
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Sprinkles on May 31, 2013, 11:59:42 AM
Could someone post links or pics to the dolls?  I googled and can't find them.

Thanks in advance. :)

Bow Tie posted them on page 19 :)

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Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: saply on May 31, 2013, 12:08:01 PM
Raven kind of looks like a Mystixx Vampire from that angle, but Apple is surprisingly cute.
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Zombelina on May 31, 2013, 12:09:16 PM
I really like what you did to alter Raven's face with your photoshoppery, Rhini! But now I'm torn--I really, really love these faces (I like the roundness and softness XD) but I also love what you did! Ack! I guess I'm okay either way, if these turn out to be prototypes or not.

And about Apple being blonde... I love that they went so different from what we expect from Snow White. Like the link I posted earlier in the thread notes (http://persinetteinthetower.tumblr.com/post/51766494600/theres-some-interesting-meta-to-be-found-in-the), one version of Snow White in 1806 had her as a blonde :) I love changes to what we think of as fairytale "canon"! (And changing more tales to include characters with all kinds of skin tones would've been great as well, and not hard either :( When it's a personal interpretation of fairytales, up to the individual whether to change the setting/characters or stick close to German/French roots (I've done art of white European fairytale girls) but this is a huge brand marketing to all kinds of girls...... I think it's important.)

... I just read Ashlynn's shoe addiction as a funny joke that she is WAY TOO into that part of her story, and a wry comment on the whole shoe-lovin' trope itself :lookround: I really don't think it's shown as in any way typical XD

Zapper, the Legacy Day outfits??? OMG. If there isn't a doll line featuring those, I will DIE. Costume porn indeed :lovey:
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: MilkyTaroMochi on May 31, 2013, 12:18:39 PM
I'm happy to see Cupid again! Here's the big question though: if Cupid has left Monster High for good, do you think Abbey will take over her radio show? :P

I HOPE SO!! She'd get the job done, you know. Has advice that actually works. LOL.
Haha, totally loved her advice to the person that sent an anonymous letter to someone they liked: Abbey said that where she's from, if a package didn't have a name of it, it would be sent straight back to the post office. xD

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I have one major complaint with the animation based on the dolls. Do we really need anymore "O-m-g! Like, shoes!" characters forced on little girls? 


I completely agree. I don't understand the idea that women love shoes and it gets frustrating when characters on shows have conversations about shoes like that's Typical Girly Thing.

The only thing which would make this line or MH better, in my opinion, is girl dolls with flat feet. Not everybody can or likes wearing heels, as pretty as they are.
I didn't mind that one character obsessing with shoes, since I believe she was Cinderella's daughter (which makes sense, because that story involved a glass shoe). But I am not really fond of the " SHOES!! :heart:" thing with a lot of female characters, either.  hehe, I too never quite understood where the shoe obsession/stereotype/idea came from. xD
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: ShortyBoo on May 31, 2013, 12:35:08 PM
Raven kind of looks like a Mystixx Vampire from that angle, but Apple is surprisingly cute.

Wow, she does! I was trying to think of what doll Raven was reminding me of, and that's it.
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: DGRequiem on May 31, 2013, 12:38:27 PM
Neither did I, until the bug bit.  It all started with one pair of super awesome shoes I saw in the window... and then I started seeing other super awesome shoes... and then I started going out of my way to look at super awesome shoes... and my closet, which never had more than 1 pair brown, 1 pair black, 1 pair boots, 1 pair sandals turned into a shimmery, rainbow wonderland of shoes. 
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Rhini on May 31, 2013, 12:39:58 PM
I have probably about 20 pairs of shoes, and I wear about 4 of them with any regularity. I should sell really sell them to make room for ponies.

/priorities
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Tropical_Sunset on May 31, 2013, 12:42:15 PM
Oh my gosh, I want Rhini's version of Raven to exist.  I would buy her so fast.  I really don't like the wide-faced look on these dolls.  I'll have to withhold final judgment until I see them in person, but I won't get my hopes up. :/

I too am confused about nearly EVERYONE having waist-length wavy hair (Cerise seems to be the only one who doesn't?)  I thought to myself, "Well, at least Cupid has short hair" and then I looked again.  Nope.  They gave HER waist-length, wavy hair too.  What the heck. XD
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: MilkyTaroMochi on May 31, 2013, 12:45:50 PM
I too am confused about nearly EVERYONE having waist-length wavy hair (Cerise seems to be the only one who doesn't?)  I thought to myself, "Well, at least Cupid has short hair" and then I looked again.  Nope.  They gave HER waist-length, wavy hair too.  What the heck. XD
The more hair for people/kids to brush and style with, I'm guessing. xD
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Flutterswirl on May 31, 2013, 12:46:10 PM
Could someone post links or pics to the dolls?  I googled and can't find them.

Thanks in advance. :)

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The headsculpts might take a little getting used to, but...I love Raven already. That gorgeous purple hair!!
I hope the doll of Maddie is as cute as her animated self, too.
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: DancingPhoenix on May 31, 2013, 01:05:07 PM
Crap, Disney is my obsession next to ponies and so the dolls that have Disney counterparts will have to be mine XD

Dexter is really obviously the Beast from Beauty and the Beast, he exhibits the same personality as the MH counter part Jekyl, and his Hyde will be his Beast form. Also he wears the same outfit as Prince Adam in Beauty and the Beast. Now I need Belle, because favorite Princess ever.
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Majesty on May 31, 2013, 02:19:11 PM
Could someone post links or pics to the dolls?  I googled and can't find them.

Thanks in advance. :)

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The headsculpts might take a little getting used to, but...I love Raven already. That gorgeous purple hair!!
I hope the doll of Maddie is as cute as her animated self, too.


Thanks for posting.  Sorry it's almost 30 pages on this thread.
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: egyptiondragon on May 31, 2013, 02:21:43 PM
heres my reaction to ever after high
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UIRw-jVgnEU
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Yuitsu on May 31, 2013, 02:38:52 PM
Hmm. I dunno. In two minds about it, and I love fairy tales. Good idea, but one that has been used often in doll lines. The Royal/Rebel thing does mix it up a bit, not sure about the kids of the villains/oddities only being on the rebel team though. Unless someones got a list of whose on which side.

Not sure I like the moonface thing they have going on. I'd have to apply copious amounts of blusher to them.

Post Merge: May 31, 2013, 02:43:42 PM

May 10, 2012 - Ever After High was filed for trademark in the category "DOLLS, DOLL CLOTHING AND DOLL ACCESSORIES". Similar trademarks were also later made for Cosmic High, High Seas High, Luna High, and Robo High.

So..let's see. Space girls, Pirates, Moon girls (as well as Space girls?) and Robot girls? Maybe Robecca goes off there. o.O
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Keelee_von_Cupcake on May 31, 2013, 02:46:02 PM
I love the in-box face we've seen, but I love Rhini's edit, too. :) I think I'll be happy either way. Individual face sculpts is wonderful for diversity, but a lot can be done with paint, as shown by dolls like Pullip and LDDs.
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: angelfish on May 31, 2013, 02:56:24 PM
Love of shoes doesn't necessarily have to mean girly.  *looks sideways at the growing collection of cowboy boots for me....*   If I had money I think I would be much more of a clothes horse than I am.  I have a pretty large collection of jeans too. 

As for Snow White's daughter being blonde...Snow White has black hair.  This is her daughter, not Snow White herself.  Her daughter could have any hair color depending on the Prince.  He's obviously blonde as blonde is a recessive trait like blue eyes I believe.  I think they made her blonde simply because everyone expected her to be dark.  Just as Sleeping Beauty is portrayed as blonde alot of the time and here her daughter is not.  Wether we like it not, girly dolls sell.  Cloe is always the best seller of the Bratz gang.  As a general rule blondes will sell.  Even in MH who is the biggest seller it seems?  Not edgy Skelita or any of the characters we as collectors like.  No, it's Draculaura who even though she isn't blonde is very girly and pink.  I always see little girls in the MH department looking for her.  MH doesn't make Draculaura for us, she's for their target market, little girls. 

I don't mean to say all blondes are girly either, obviously IRL that's not the case...as a blonde who preferred her Star Wars toys to baby dolls as a kid..:)

About the long hair, yep, little girls love long hair on their dolls.  I remember reading in "Forever Barbie" about how the author talked to marketing people over at Mattel and they tried doing a line of AA dolls with 'natural' AA hair like afros and such and tested them with little girls.  All of the little girls, including the AA girls wanted the dolls with long waist-length hair.  Little girls really like hair play. Even the first wave MH dolls all had long waist-length hair.  That's why I cringe when I see those mums on their blogs complaining about hair length being part of the reason that MH, Barbie, Bratz etc. give little girls a poor self-image along with the skinniness.  While it's true that little girls are sexualized at an early age (an interesting and scary topic for another time) the hair thing is just not part of that.  Marketing experts do their research and know that long-hair sells on a doll.  Bottom line, parents might want dolls with different bodytypes and more natural features but little girls want dolls that are pretty.  If they're not pretty they won't play with them. 

I think the last thing to remember here is that at the end of the day Mattel wants to sell product and sell as much as they can for as much profit as they can get for as long as they can.  They're a business and they're very good at knowing what little girls like.  They are their target market not us.  The fact that MH listens to it's fans for the most part and gives us characters like Skelita and fan favorites like Heath and even Wydona is actually pretty darn cool.  So...if EAH is as popular as MH speak your minds, maybe we'll get those more ethnically/culturally diverse characters later on down the line.
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Galactica on May 31, 2013, 03:49:52 PM
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Pretty! But they look a lot like the Disney Fairies, don't they?
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I love fairy tails, I'm sure I'll have a hard time resisting the dolls  :biggrin:  Raven seems very much like Ravenwaves from LLL...
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Zapper on May 31, 2013, 04:12:33 PM
May 10, 2012 - Ever After High was filed for trademark in the category "DOLLS, DOLL CLOTHING AND DOLL ACCESSORIES". Similar trademarks were also later made for Cosmic High, High Seas High, Luna High, and Robo High.

So..let's see. Space girls, Pirates, Moon girls (as well as Space girls?) and Robot girls? Maybe Robecca goes off there. o.O

Wow, I had almost forgotten about those trademarks.
I don't quite get why there's Cosmic High and Luna High. Maybe just protecting the names in case some other company wanted to create such a line?
High Seas High could also be about mermaids *g*
But Robo High? No, Mattel! Don't! Stop! NEIN.
I'm such a sucker for robots and I already have my Transformers. Please don't throw more robot characters à la Robecca at me! I will be broke :/
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: angelfish on May 31, 2013, 04:22:40 PM
Cosmic High sounds awesome.  I could do with some MH-esque aliens.  That's a line I can get behind!
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Zapper on May 31, 2013, 04:38:40 PM
Cosmic High sounds awesome.  I could do with some MH-esque aliens.  That's a line I can get behind!

I'd love me some aliens, but only if they'd go completely crazy with it! Not just pretty girls with huge, black almond eyes, but real creatures. That would be cool! :)
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: sisterskipper on May 31, 2013, 05:20:10 PM
I love Apple. She is so cute. I wish Rapunzel's daughter was part of this line.
I don 't put too much into their supposed character. I just love dolls
That are different. I am super excited.
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Sapphire-Light on May 31, 2013, 05:43:24 PM


 Apple White reminds me a lot of this Barbie  :shocked:




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Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Gothic_Redemption on May 31, 2013, 06:07:04 PM
Three things to say:

1. I like the background people far more than most of the main girls.
2. I reserve the right to be grumpy about Apple's hair colour, and them not making it better with dark eyes (in older versions, it was her eyes that were black, and this would have been a clever nod)
3. Cerise/Clawdeen is my new OTP.
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: DEStokes on May 31, 2013, 06:51:44 PM
I think there seems to be a big divide between real characters and background characters detail wise.  They are so nondescript I can't even begin to guess who they'd be.

I think for now we'll be seeing a lot of Apple White, Raven Queen, Briar Beauty, Madeline Hatter, Prince Daring, and Prince Dexter as the main characters. 

I think Ashlynn Ella, Cedar Wood, Blondie Locks, Cerise Hood, and Hunter Huntsman will be more supporting characters. 

Eventually I'm sure we'll see Kitty Cheshire, the Queen of Heart's daughter (Lizzie Hearts?), Bo Peep's daughter, and the Frog Prince's son (Hopper Croakington II?).  They seem to me to be the only other characters with any real detail.

Of course, this is all speculation, and I can easily see being wrong.

BTW, has anyone seen any Mattel trademarks that could be Bo Peep's daughter's name?
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Applejax on May 31, 2013, 06:56:37 PM
I think Maddy's dormouse is so cute! I hope they make pets, especially for Blondielocks and Bo Jr. Peep. Oh, and of course they have to make Raven's raven!
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: MercuryStar on May 31, 2013, 07:13:18 PM
When the artwork first showed what the girls look liked, I thought they reminded me of Lady Lovely Locks.   Seeing those crappy pictures of the dolls, with their round faces, only further cemented that.  :P

Even if those are their actual heads, and they end up all being the same, I like them.  :)
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: sisterskipper on May 31, 2013, 07:15:27 PM
I am not sure how to do quotes... but if your look at the abandements names in the trademarks all te other highs have been dropped for now anyway .
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: DEStokes on May 31, 2013, 07:27:38 PM
I am not sure how to do quotes... but if your look at the abandements names in the trademarks all te other highs have been dropped for now anyway .

Maybe they just picked several themes and Ever After High won so they dropped the others?
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: nassib on May 31, 2013, 07:50:56 PM
I still haven't made up my mind about the dolls.
I see myself watching the webisodes of course. The quality is pretty good. Heck, why are MH Webisodes not that amaizingly good?
But about the dolls, well, the reason I fell in love with monster high were the monsters and the details. There are details here, but no monsters.
Might be interested in getting Raven Queen, MAdeline Hatter, Cerise Hood and maybe Kittye Cheshire for my kids. Though maybe after seeing the dolls live, I will feel different and would want them all.


Aside from that, what I really wanted to point out is that, how can Daring Charming be Prince Charming son and he and Apple are a couple. If he's prince Charming son and she is Snow White Daughter, doesn't that makes them.. brother and sister?
Unless Apple's charming is son of Cinderella & Charming, and Show & Charming's son, could be Dexter, or so on. It's weird anyway..


I like Dexter though he's just a Jackson in disguise.. or maybe one more of his personalities, and he changes into Dexter whenever he hears the words "happily ever after".
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Bow Tie on May 31, 2013, 08:35:39 PM
I still haven't made up my mind about the dolls.
I see myself watching the webisodes of course. The quality is pretty good. Heck, why are MH Webisodes not that amaizingly good?
But about the dolls, well, the reason I fell in love with monster high were the monsters and the details. There are details here, but no monsters.
Might be interested in getting Raven Queen, MAdeline Hatter, Cerise Hood and maybe Kittye Cheshire for my kids. Though maybe after seeing the dolls live, I will feel different and would want them all.


Aside from that, what I really wanted to point out is that, how can Daring Charming be Prince Charming son and he and Apple are a couple. If he's prince Charming son and she is Snow White Daughter, doesn't that makes them.. brother and sister?
Unless Apple's charming is son of Cinderella & Charming, and Show & Charming's son, could be Dexter, or so on. It's weird anyway..


I like Dexter though he's just a Jackson in disguise.. or maybe one more of his personalities, and he changes into Dexter whenever he hears the words "happily ever after".

I am prepared to answer this question a thousand times. Many fairy tale princes aren't named. Snow White's prince is just "The Prince" while Cinderella's is more known as "Prince Charming," but really, Daring and Dexter can be any prince's son.
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: animal_lover on May 31, 2013, 08:57:01 PM
Crap, Disney is my obsession next to ponies and so the dolls that have Disney counterparts will have to be mine XD

Dexter is really obviously the Beast from Beauty and the Beast, he exhibits the same personality as the MH counter part Jekyl, and his Hyde will be his Beast form. Also he wears the same outfit as Prince Adam in Beauty and the Beast. Now I need Belle, because favorite Princess ever.

This about dexter! I SO hope you are right! I knew there was a reason I kind of liked him. Lol But then again I like Jackson to so maybe that's why.
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: saply on May 31, 2013, 09:02:55 PM
Crap, Disney is my obsession next to ponies and so the dolls that have Disney counterparts will have to be mine XD

Dexter is really obviously the Beast from Beauty and the Beast, he exhibits the same personality as the MH counter part Jekyl, and his Hyde will be his Beast form.
Beast form, or a serial killer. hyuk hyuk hyuk
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: animal_lover on May 31, 2013, 09:06:26 PM
I'm a bit weirded out by all the people here saying that they expected more from the dolls.
To me they look just like the webisode models. Is there something wrong with my eyes? XD

I expected them to be all same-face because that's how they are shown in the cartoon.
What I didn't expect, though, were painted on eyes. I legit hoped they would have inset eyes or at least eye lashes ^^#
Well, maybe they will be cheaper than MH. Like, MH budget doll price. I'd be very okay with that!

Also we should probably keep in mind that those photos are really blurry and shot from an inconvinient angle.
Maybe the dolls will look better once we can see better pics of them :)

PS: Oh boy, no matter where I look, people are comparing this product to Disney.
Newsflash, Disney didn't invent the tales those characters are based on! The characters don't even look like the Disney counterparts (except for Ashlynn having dark blonde hair) :lol:

PPS: Is it just me or are we supposed to root for the rebels? I don't see anyone identifying with Apple so far. Hehe!

Edit:
I really, really hope they will do a line based on those costumes here because holy *beep* they are clothing porn! And do I spy a little goth lolita amongst the crowd? The girl next to Cedar) Squee!

http://i.imagebanana.com/img/fkxl8ao3/Untitled2.jpg


Are these all the same characters we already know about just in different outfits? Or are they different characters?

I can't tell because they all have the same freaking faces/hair!
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Zombelina on May 31, 2013, 09:35:33 PM
Those are screenshots from the "Legacy Day" part of the webisodes, so yes, they're the main/supporting characters. Blondie, Ashlynn, Frog Prince (Hopper?), Briar, Daring, Maddie, Cerise. :)
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: animal_lover on May 31, 2013, 09:45:16 PM
So, is it just me or does anyone else DESPERATELY want to be head over heels for these dolls but just can't quite get there yet?

For me, I LOVE the artwork and the music. I love some of the characters designs. And I really like the whole storyline behind everything with the whole "choose your destiny thing." I think its interesting.

I'm definitely pro rebels as I've always been a very strong believer in being yourself and doing what makes you happy. And plus I've just never been a girly girl. I think the royals are very much the "pretty popular girl" type. And I've just never been into that. I'm not saying there's anything wrong with that, it's just not for me. I can definitely see most of the royals getting on my nerves, but as long as I have characters like raven and all the wonderland characters I think I'll be ok.

I also agree about wanting to have more diversity as far as fantasy characters go. I'll be honest I was really hoping for a unicorn or maybe a fairy or two. Or at least having kitty be an actual cat. At the very VERY least couldn't they at least given her a cat ear headband instead of that ridiculous Mickey Mouse ears-like hat? And given her more vibrant colors? Can you tell that really bothers me?  :lol:

As far as the fairy tale correctness or whatever goes, I don't know anything about the originals and to be honest I don't really care. At least not when it comes to a doll line. I'm not trying to be rude, in normal regular life I think I'd find it interesting. But when it comes to a doll line does it really matter? It's a freaking toy for children. They're not going to care where the dolls came from. And again, I'm really not trying to ruffle any feathers, but why oh why does everything have to be about race? We are ALL minorities in some way. Not one race has it better than the other. Get over it. But hey that's just my opinion.  :lol:

And this is just a thought I had, but what if the Grimm brother locked in the basement escapes, and lets everyone know they can choose their own destiny without "ceasing to exist" and everyone has their "happily ever after"  like what if headmaster Grimm wants everyone to follow in their parents footsteps and he knows his brother might convince them otherwise so he locked him up beneath the school?

I guess my point is there has to be a reason he's down there. Maybe like the classic sibling rivalry thing? Like the locked up brother is supposed to be the real headmaster and the other one wants all the power or something?
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: egyptiondragon on May 31, 2013, 09:52:55 PM
I just remember where I have heard apple white from marshall applewhite I hope kids don't look up Apple White and find him and what he did
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: WhiteHeather on May 31, 2013, 10:03:52 PM
I just remember where I have heard apple white from marshall applewhite I hope kids don't look up Apple White and find him and what he did

Oh, that is something I would have never thought of, but he's totally the first result on google even when you search for Apple White with the space.
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: mistic_imp on May 31, 2013, 10:32:36 PM
Cosmic High sounds awesome.  I could do with some MH-esque aliens.  That's a line I can get behind!

I'd love me some aliens, but only if they'd go completely crazy with it! Not just pretty girls with huge, black almond eyes, but real creatures. That would be cool! :)
oh i'd LOVE some crazy alien dressup dolls for girls.. like all kinds of weirdo alien creatures would be awesome LOL
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Bow Tie on May 31, 2013, 10:47:27 PM
Found the Gingerbread Man!

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Also, I'm really glad it's confirmed that Cindy Robinson is voicing Maddie. I could hear a little Operetta in her voice. :lol: Cindy was the first person I thought of when I hear Maddie same with Erin with Raven.
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Marigold on June 01, 2013, 01:52:43 AM
Have they done a Rapunzel one?  I'm hoping they do and that she has brown hair for a change since since she never really had to have blonde hair (the Grimms just seemed to like to make them all "golden".  And golden can be interprited to be golden brown or even red).  Plus some of the oldest Rapunzel stories had her with raven black hair (she was Persian).  I've seen Rapunzel dolls, art, and books where they made her with dark hair so it's not a stretch.  All you need is the super long hair and everyone recognizes her as Rapunzel.
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Zombelina on June 01, 2013, 02:05:35 AM
I haven't spotted a Rapunzel type yet :( Sad, I'm a big Rapunzel fan too! If they do make her into a character, I think it would be super fun to have her hair be fantasy-coloured/streaked, maybe not as crazy as Maddie's, haha, but similar idea :D
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Fräulein_Kim on June 01, 2013, 02:26:39 AM
All those other trademarks.. now dropped? Noooooo-- ;-;
EAH is, for me, probably the most boring out of all of them so.. Bummer. -_-
But that's just me and I can easily see why they won.
They'll probably be an instant hit with a lot of people/little girls PLUS they have a lot of existing stories/tales to exploit and just have to give them a little twist like with MH.

All the other potential lines might have required more fantasy I guess.. but I want my robot, alien, mermaids or pirates.. mermaid-pirates, pirate-mermaids... whatever! Any would have been awesome!!!1 xD
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Zapper on June 01, 2013, 04:02:41 AM
Cerise/Clawdeen is my new OTP.

Clawdeen can teach her to embrace her wolfy personality and wear the Little Red Riding Wolf outfit for a partner look :lol:

Also, Kitty Cheshire gets some big ears for her Legacy Day outfit!

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Wait, so that goth cutie I was pointing out earlier is Kitty? Nice!
And I didn't even spot Lizzie there in the background. I'm still all over those Legacy Day costumes! So much I might not get the royals after all. Just the rebels and later on get them all in their Legacy Day couture. Mattel, don't let me down! Legacy Day Line or else! *g*

mermaid-pirates, pirate-mermaids... whatever!

Mermaids who attract ships like sirens, then suddenly they enter, flop around on deck, throw the entire crew into the water with some whips of their tails and sail away XD
It's way too cruel for a doll line from Mattel, but I'd be into that, haha!
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: michelle53 on June 01, 2013, 05:33:03 AM
Crap, Disney is my obsession next to ponies and so the dolls that have Disney counterparts will have to be mine XD

Dexter is really obviously the Beast from Beauty and the Beast, he exhibits the same personality as the MH counter part Jekyl, and his Hyde will be his Beast form.
Beast form, or a serial killer. hyuk hyuk hyuk
*Crosses fingers* please serial killer!!!  Just kidding, beast is good too.
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: nassib on June 01, 2013, 06:09:48 AM
But no, in most fairy tales the Princes are not actually named. The name Prince Charming comes from them being described as charming princes. It's one of the many reasons that Sleeping Beauty is my favorite disney movie; Prince Phillip is a detailed, developed character with a name and personality. Plus Maleficent is the beest villain ever, and I love her plan of revenge. Not no happy ending, just... waiting a century or so.

I wish they get to doing a Maleficent daughter character :)

I have probably about 20 pairs of shoes, and I wear about 4 of them with any regularity. I should sell really sell them to make room for ponies.

/priorities

I had a little more, though i also used just 3 or 4, an additional pair for formal occasions, but after a sprain ankle and it subsecuently cast, I've been using tennis shoes for the last 5 months, so, what? shoes? what are they?  :huh: :cry:
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Zapper on June 01, 2013, 06:22:44 AM
But no, in most fairy tales the Princes are not actually named. The name Prince Charming comes from them being described as charming princes. It's one of the many reasons that Sleeping Beauty is my favorite disney movie; Prince Phillip is a detailed, developed character with a name and personality. Plus Maleficent is the beest villain ever, and I love her plan of revenge. Not no happy ending, just... waiting a century or so.

I wish they get to doing a Maleficent daughter character :)

She already exists: Raven Queen.
The sorceress from Sleeping Beauty and the Evil Queen from Snow White are the exact same character trope. With Raven having magical, dark powers an additional "daughter of dark-powered female antagonist" character would be too similar.

Also, please guys, I know I'm repeating myself, but EAH isn't linked to the Disney Princess universe -.-
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Majesty on June 01, 2013, 06:22:50 AM
I guess I'm late to the party but there's a Kitty Chessire?  How cool.  :biggrin:
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: nassib on June 01, 2013, 06:27:12 AM
I am prepared to answer this question a thousand times. Many fairy tale princes aren't named. Snow White's prince is just "The Prince" while Cinderella's is more known as "Prince Charming," but really, Daring and Dexter can be any prince's son.
could be, but the motto is following your parent steps  :|

Post Merge: June 01, 2013, 06:33:36 AM

I wish they get to doing a Maleficent daughter character :)

She already exists: Raven Queen.
The sorceress from Sleeping Beauty and the Evil Queen from Snow White are the exact same character trope. With Raven having magical, dark powers an additional "daughter of dark-powered female antagonist" character would be too similar.

Also, please guys, I know I'm repeating myself, but EAH isn't linked to the Disney Princess universe -.-

noooooooo!!! they shouldn't be the same!
i know it's not disney, but they have two different ends that I'm not sure how one could be part of the other past (unless magic of course). but i would really rather have them as 2 different characters. Also because then, it means there is so little evil in the world of fairy tales :(
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Tropical_Sunset on June 01, 2013, 07:02:00 AM
I thought the evil queen in the Snow White tale was just a witch/sorceress who Snow White's father married (making her an evil step-mother) and the woman who cursed Sleeping Beauty was a fairy that Sleeping Beauty's parents accidentally slighted.  At least, that's how it is in the storybooks I have.  I'm sure there are a million different versions of the stories, though.  But a dark fairy girl would be amazing! 

So if Apple White's destiny is to get poisoned and saved by her one true love, is Raven's destiny to die horribly?  In the version of Snow White that I read, the evil queen is invited to Snow White and the prince's wedding, not knowing it's Snow White's wedding she's attending.  After the queen arrives, she recognizes Snow White but before she can escape, heated iron slippers are forced on her feet and she has to dance  around in them until she falls down dead.

Yeah, I'd probably rebel against that destiny, too. <_<
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Zapper on June 01, 2013, 07:07:42 AM

Post Merge: June 01, 2013, 06:33:36 AM

I wish they get to doing a Maleficent daughter character :)

She already exists: Raven Queen.
The sorceress from Sleeping Beauty and the Evil Queen from Snow White are the exact same character trope. With Raven having magical, dark powers an additional "daughter of dark-powered female antagonist" character would be too similar.

Also, please guys, I know I'm repeating myself, but EAH isn't linked to the Disney Princess universe -.-

noooooooo!!! they shouldn't be the same!
i know it's not disney, but they have two different ends that I'm not sure how one could be part of the other past (unless magic of course). but i would really rather have them as 2 different characters. Also because then, it means there is so little evil in the world of fairy tales :(

I know they shouldn't be so similar, but jst from a "let's sell those dolls" point of view it would take a lot to distinguish her look and "feel" from Raven :/
I really like the sorceress from Sleeping Beauty. Her story is that of revenge. Being the only one not invited to a royal ceremony was a big deal back when the story surfaced in its shape and form we know today.
The sorceress had every right to be pissed.
It was just not very nice of her to take it all out on the baby girl. She should have just zapped her parents instead ;)

I'm curious if Lizzie Hearts, the daughter of the Queen of Hearts, will be a royal or a rebel.
We could see her sitting with Blondie Lockes at one point, but she was also spotted chatting with Kitty Cheshire who is most likely a rebel.

In general I'm looking forward to learn more about this entire rebel/royal concept.
Apparently a royal and a rebel dating must be kept a secret (Ash and Hunter), but there doesn't seem to be some kind of hatred between the two "teams".
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Gothic_Redemption on June 01, 2013, 07:32:56 AM
So if Apple White's destiny is to get poisoned and saved by her one true love, is Raven's destiny to die horribly?  In the version of Snow White that I read, the evil queen is invited to Snow White and the prince's wedding, not knowing it's Snow White's wedding she's attending.  After the queen arrives, she recognizes Snow White but before she can escape, heated iron slippers are forced on her feet and she has to dance  around in them until she falls down dead.

Yeah, I'd probably rebel against that destiny, too. <_<

I've been really focused on this too, While this seems to be a 'verse where more happy fates are normal, it still makes it so damn creepy that Apple is dead set on having Raven fulfil her destiny. Even without having to be danced to death in white-hot iron, even the cheeriest tales require the queen's death.

And FYI, before the Grimms got a hold of them, The evil stepmothers were usually just their mothers.

Also isn't Raven technically Apple's aunt, with Snow White being either Raven's sister or step-sister? Am I the only one who noticed this?
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Cynosure on June 01, 2013, 08:02:19 AM
In general I'm looking forward to learn more about this entire rebel/royal concept.
Apparently a royal and a rebel dating must be kept a secret (Ash and Hunter), but there doesn't seem to be some kind of hatred between the two "teams".

I sort of figured they had to keep it secret because they're not part of each other's stories. I'm not too up on my fairy tales, but I don't think Cinderella needed a huntsman.
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Fräulein_Kim on June 01, 2013, 08:10:27 AM
In general I'm looking forward to learn more about this entire rebel/royal concept.
Apparently a royal and a rebel dating must be kept a secret (Ash and Hunter), but there doesn't seem to be some kind of hatred between the two "teams".

I sort of figured they had to keep it secret because they're not part of each other's stories. I'm not too up on my fairy tales, but I don't think Cinderella needed a huntsman.

Yeah, I was under that impression as well.

Seriously, I don't get why Ashlyn & Briar aren't rebels then.. Ash b/c of her man and Briar because.. hm, well.. suddenly falling asleep for a 100 years and then awaking to your friends, pets, family and basically everyone you knew long since passed away and having to marry the total stranger that kissed you awake isn't really THAT awesome of a fate either, no?!!? :P
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Zapper on June 01, 2013, 08:48:18 AM
In general I'm looking forward to learn more about this entire rebel/royal concept.
Apparently a royal and a rebel dating must be kept a secret (Ash and Hunter), but there doesn't seem to be some kind of hatred between the two "teams".

I sort of figured they had to keep it secret because they're not part of each other's stories. I'm not too up on my fairy tales, but I don't think Cinderella needed a huntsman.

Yeah, I was under that impression as well.

Seriously, I don't get why Ashlyn & Briar aren't rebels then.. Ash b/c of her man and Briar because.. hm, well.. suddenly falling asleep for a 100 years and then awaking to your friends, pets, family and basically everyone you knew long since passed away and having to marry the total stranger that kissed you awake isn't really THAT awesome of a fate either, no?!!? :P

You two are right. I didn't even think about that, haha!
Well, technically Raven should be a royal as well, considering she's a real princess and Cedar shouldn't be a rebel because err, doesn't she want to be a real girl? ;)

The concept really does still confuse me. I'll just have to wait until more webisodes come out ^^

But I'm all set on not buying the royal dolls until they release them with their Legacy Day attire.
I might make an exception for Apple, since I really like her colors, but the other royal girls look a bit too normal for me. Cerise, Cedar and Maddie are all a bit more "edgy" looking. And Raven's outfit goes a bit more into the "dark/goth" direction.

I can't wait to see Venus in Briar's and Ash's clothes, though ^^
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: dragonlady on June 01, 2013, 08:58:07 AM
Well, technically Raven should be a royal as well, considering she's a real princess and Cedar shouldn't be a rebel because err, doesn't she want to be a real girl? ;)

The concept really does still confuse me. I'll just have to wait until more webisodes come out ^^

That's why I don't like the whole Royal/Rebel thing; the way they did it makes no sense. It's more like Blondes/ all other hair colors :silly: (I AM joking but it is weird when you think about it).
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: saply on June 01, 2013, 08:58:56 AM
So if Apple White's destiny is to get poisoned and saved by her one true love, is Raven's destiny to die horribly?  In the version of Snow White that I read, the evil queen is invited to Snow White and the prince's wedding, not knowing it's Snow White's wedding she's attending.  After the queen arrives, she recognizes Snow White but before she can escape, heated iron slippers are forced on her feet and she has to dance  around in them until she falls down dead.

Yeah, I'd probably rebel against that destiny, too. <_<

I've been really focused on this too, While this seems to be a 'verse where more happy fates are normal, it still makes it so damn creepy that Apple is dead set on having Raven fulfil her destiny. Even without having to be danced to death in white-hot iron, even the cheeriest tales require the queen's death.
Snow White is usually asleep while all the death is happening though. Maybe Apple's just a little ditzy and hasn't put two and two together. It could make for some interesting conflict later when she has to decide what's more important, her happily-ever-after or the life of her (probably soon to be) new best friend?
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: animal_lover on June 01, 2013, 09:59:44 AM
Idk I'd my post got over looked or what but I'd really like to hear other people's theories on the other Grimm brother locked in the basement.

My theory is the classic sibling rivalry and has to do with the whole choose your destiny thing.
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Zapper on June 01, 2013, 11:02:40 AM
Idk I'd my post got over looked or what but I'd really like to hear other people's theories on the other Grimm brother locked in the basement.

My theory is the classic sibling rivalry and has to do with the whole choose your destiny thing.

Well, one brother is the headmaster and obviously the guy in charge and he likes the things to stay as they were. The other brother is locked up because he encourages change.
That's what I got out of it ^^

I like that they chose to name them "Grimm" and make them brothers because as we all know the Grimm versions are what we associate with fairy tales nowadays. They sort of cemented what versions we read most (brother #1 who is responsible for the entire school and wants things to stay in order), but many people forget that the Grimms also made changes for most of the tales they collected/printed (brother #2, who wants to support Raven in choosing her own destiny).
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: animal_lover on June 01, 2013, 11:09:33 AM
Yea that's what I was saying in my original post. I think he'll escape and take over!

Post Merge: June 01, 2013, 11:13:42 AM



And this is just a thought I had, but what if the Grimm brother locked in the basement escapes, and lets everyone know they can choose their own destiny without "ceasing to exist" and everyone has their "happily ever after"  like what if headmaster Grimm wants everyone to follow in their parents footsteps and he knows his brother might convince them otherwise so he locked him up beneath the school?

I guess my point is there has to be a reason he's down there. Maybe like the classic sibling rivalry thing? Like the locked up brother is supposed to be the real headmaster and the other one wants all the power or something?
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Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Aeryala on June 01, 2013, 11:15:34 AM
Seriously, I don't get why Ashlyn & Briar aren't rebels then.. Ash b/c of her man and Briar because.. hm, well.. suddenly falling asleep for a 100 years and then awaking to your friends, pets, family and basically everyone you knew long since passed away and having to marry the total stranger that kissed you awake isn't really THAT awesome of a fate either, no?!!? :P

They're not rebels because they're not rebelling against their fate.  Even though Briar doesn't seem to really want to follow her "destiny", she's still planning on doing it.  And maybe Ashlynn will turn out to be a rebel later on, because of the relationship.  Or maybe they consider it to be a high school thing that will end when they formally accept their roles at that ceremony.

All those other trademarks.. now dropped? Noooooo-- ;-;
EAH is, for me, probably the most boring out of all of them so.. Bummer. -_-
But that's just me and I can easily see why they won.
They'll probably be an instant hit with a lot of people/little girls PLUS they have a lot of existing stories/tales to exploit and just have to give them a little twist like with MH.

All the other potential lines might have required more fantasy I guess.. but I want my robot, alien, mermaids or pirates.. mermaid-pirates, pirate-mermaids... whatever! Any would have been awesome!!!1 xD

Yeah, those other lines would have been so much more interesting and unique.  It's understandable why they chose fairy tales, but still kinda disappointing.  I hope EAH ends up being a little darker than it initially seems; hopefully they'll explore things like Cerise being a werewolf, and stuff like that.

I think there seems to be a big divide between real characters and background characters detail wise.  They are so nondescript I can't even begin to guess who they'd be.

Yeah, I noticed that too..  It's really obvious which characters are going to have a role in the show and be made into dolls.
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: SweetScoops on June 01, 2013, 11:16:23 AM
*blown away!*
I really hope the translation to dolls will be as awesome as the episodes and the art. Can anyone tell if they have the same articulation as MH? :S
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Zapper on June 01, 2013, 11:25:12 AM
I think there seems to be a big divide between real characters and background characters detail wise.  They are so nondescript I can't even begin to guess who they'd be.

Yeah, I noticed that too..  It's really obvious which characters are going to have a role in the show and be made into dolls.

Bo Peep's daughter has the potential to become a doll. I really hope they will consider making her into one, because she is really cute. She just screams cotton-candy :)

Maybe they'll introduce more characters as the series progresses.
But tell you what, I'm happy with the character line-up as it is right now, because they all are possibly going to be dolls and have you counted them?
MH started with six girls and a guy.
Looking at the trademarked names, this thing starts with, what, ten girls (or more) and four guys?! Someone please donate some money to me ;)

*blown away!*
I really hope the translation to dolls will be as awesome as the episodes and the art. Can anyone tell if they have the same articulation as MH? :S

From what I can tell, looking at the photos they have the same arm and leg articulation :)
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Rhini on June 01, 2013, 11:27:30 AM
If I dont get a Kitty Chesire doll there will be consequences  :enraged:
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Zapper on June 01, 2013, 11:29:59 AM
If I dont get a Kitty Chesire doll there will be consequences  :enraged:

It just occurred to me that Kitty and Catrine De Mew share a color scheme. Swapsies! :lol:
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: mistic_imp on June 01, 2013, 11:30:29 AM
I am prepared to answer this question a thousand times. Many fairy tale princes aren't named. Snow White's prince is just "The Prince" while Cinderella's is more known as "Prince Charming," but really, Daring and Dexter can be any prince's son.
could be, but the motto is following your parent steps  :|

Post Merge: June 01, 2013, 06:33:36 AM

I wish they get to doing a Maleficent daughter character :)

She already exists: Raven Queen.
The sorceress from Sleeping Beauty and the Evil Queen from Snow White are the exact same character trope. With Raven having magical, dark powers an additional "daughter of dark-powered female antagonist" character would be too similar.

Also, please guys, I know I'm repeating myself, but EAH isn't linked to the Disney Princess universe -.-

noooooooo!!! they shouldn't be the same!
i know it's not disney, but they have two different ends that I'm not sure how one could be part of the other past (unless magic of course). but i would really rather have them as 2 different characters. Also because then, it means there is so little evil in the world of fairy tales :(
agreed!! i totally want a malefacent character!!! they  shouldn't be the same... the two are different.
Malefacent is a witch/sorceress (and a dragon  in the disney version which is cool) first and foremost LOL not just a queen.

 i think they could make her and have  her WANT to follow in her parents footsteps:)

 i do thik whe was a fairy or something in the story books.. i'll have to go re read.
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Yuitsu on June 01, 2013, 11:38:29 AM
Malificent/the left out invitee to the party was indeed a fairy. A very peeved one.
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Fräulein_Kim on June 01, 2013, 11:39:20 AM
Seriously, I don't get why Ashlyn & Briar aren't rebels then.. Ash b/c of her man and Briar because.. hm, well.. suddenly falling asleep for a 100 years and then awaking to your friends, pets, family and basically everyone you knew long since passed away and having to marry the total stranger that kissed you awake isn't really THAT awesome of a fate either, no?!!? :P

They're not rebels because they're not rebelling against their fate.  Even though Briar doesn't seem to really want to follow her "destiny", she's still planning on doing it.  And maybe Ashlynn will turn out to be a rebel later on, because of the relationship.  Or maybe they consider it to be a high school thing that will end when they formally accept their roles at that ceremony.

Yeah, I was more thinking along the lines of why they don't want to BECOME rebels, since it's not all a cakewalk for them either, unlike Apple - Sorry for being a bit confusing about this. xD

But I guess it is mostly because they are scared and just convinced that you 'have to do what ya gotta do' - Maybe you are right and they might become revels once the story develops. It would be an interesting twist. C:
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: mistic_imp on June 01, 2013, 11:39:56 AM
So if Apple White's destiny is to get poisoned and saved by her one true love, is Raven's destiny to die horribly?  In the version of Snow White that I read, the evil queen is invited to Snow White and the prince's wedding, not knowing it's Snow White's wedding she's attending.  After the queen arrives, she recognizes Snow White but before she can escape, heated iron slippers are forced on her feet and she has to dance  around in them until she falls down dead.

Yeah, I'd probably rebel against that destiny, too. <_<

I've been really focused on this too, While this seems to be a 'verse where more happy fates are normal, it still makes it so damn creepy that Apple is dead set on having Raven fulfil her destiny. Even without having to be danced to death in white-hot iron, even the cheeriest tales require the queen's death.

And FYI, before the Grimms got a hold of them, The evil stepmothers were usually just their mothers.

Also isn't Raven technically Apple's aunt, with Snow White being either Raven's sister or step-sister? Am I the only one who noticed this?

yes, If snow whites mom  was the evil queen that would make snow white and raven sisters  which yes then apple would be ravens niece.

 If  the evil queen was a step mom then that would make  raven like a step aunt or something. Unless she was daughter of the king in which she would still just be aunt. i think.


Post Merge: June 01, 2013, 11:40:32 AM

Malificent/the left out invitee to the party was indeed a fairy. A very peeved one.
thats it i want a pissed off fairy witch doll then LOL

Post Merge: June 01, 2013, 11:42:45 AM

Malificent/the left out invitee to the party was indeed a fairy. A very peeved one.
thats it i want a pissed off fairy witch doll then LOL
Seriously, I don't get why Ashlyn & Briar aren't rebels then.. Ash b/c of her man and Briar because.. hm, well.. suddenly falling asleep for a 100 years and then awaking to your friends, pets, family and basically everyone you knew long since passed away and having to marry the total stranger that kissed you awake isn't really THAT awesome of a fate either, no?!!? :P

They're not rebels because they're not rebelling against their fate.  Even though Briar doesn't seem to really want to follow her "destiny", she's still planning on doing it.  And maybe Ashlynn will turn out to be a rebel later on, because of the relationship.  Or maybe they consider it to be a high school thing that will end when they formally accept their roles at that ceremony.

Yeah, I was more thinking along the lines of why they don't want to BECOME rebels, since it's not all a cakewalk for them either, unlike Apple - Sorry for being a bit confusing about this. xD

But I guess it is mostly because they are scared and just convinced that you 'have to do what ya gotta do' - Maybe you are right and they might become revels once the story develops. It would be an interesting twist. C:

i think there is a BIG possiblity thats some of the royals will cross over into rebel territory.  At least it would make for a good story.
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: DoomBunnies on June 01, 2013, 11:53:59 AM
Yes, in the original Sleeping Beauty, Maleficent was the 13th fairy associated with the kingdom, but because she was seen as crueler/darker/13 is a bad number, she was not invited along with the other 12. So she showed up anyway, smiled, and cursed the child with death. The other fairies (or at least one of them) changed the curse slightly so that she would not be killed killed, just asleep because her powers were too strong.

As for the Royal/Rebel thing, and my plotline views:
The Royals are the characters who are happy to live with their stories the same as their parents,  and are also for the most part Princes and Princesses. And they all are so happy to just keep to the story because it's their 100% guarantee for a happy ending- it's in the story after all that's how the stories work. They've spent their whole lives being told hey, just do this and you get to be happy foreeever, so of course they're cool for it.
The Rebels on the other hand, don't necessarily want to go through with their story. Like Raven, she doesn't actually waaant to be evil and hated forever, whether she dies or not. Hatter I think is just crazy? But her friend so support. And Red, if she is a werewolf, doesn't necessarily want that getting out. Hunter I'm not sure if he's really a "rebel", and in fact Dexter seems more likely to not want to be a perfect prince, since as a nerd boy he isn't a perfect charming (to most anyway. Some of us like sweet nerds).

Anyways, I'm pretty sure the "Poofing" isn't them vanishing, but their story disappearing because it will not longer be the old story. They'll have a new, unexplored story, which is prolly what locked up Grimm wants, but his brother would rather preserve the status quo.
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: mrsmagoo22 on June 01, 2013, 11:55:32 AM
OH FOR GOD SAKE  :mad:

Like I can afford to buy this new line as well as the monster high dolls, they are fab and my DD REALLY wants them too.
Have to agree with her though I do quite like the look of them as well  :lol:

Should just prepare for the inevitable fact im going to be majorly broke for along time!!!!!  :)
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Sparrowberries on June 01, 2013, 01:53:16 PM
Actually I think the Royal/Rebel thing is less about whether or not they want to follow their destiny, and more about just their roles in stories?  (For example, Maddie is just fine with following her dads footsteps? She doesn't want to 'rebel.')

I think its more simple -  like the Royals are the typical 'princesses' who get a 'happily ever after,' and the Rebels are - well, everyone else, including bad guys like evil queens. I don't recognise any non-princesses in Royal so far, unless Bo Peep is in there...

But basically I'm just excited about the Maddie doll! She is precious and considering I grew up wanting to be the Mad Hatter rather than Alice... I can identify with her 100% haha c:

Also as an animation student - these webisodes are -so- much more polished than MH! Absolutely gorgeous art direction. Love them.

Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: DEStokes on June 01, 2013, 01:58:36 PM
They refer to Blondie as a royal, sort of.
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: joey on June 01, 2013, 02:04:39 PM
Actually I think the Royal/Rebel thing is less about whether or not they want to follow their destiny, and more about just their roles in stories?  (For example, Maddie is just fine with following her dads footsteps? She doesn't want to 'rebel.')

I think its more simple -  like the Royals are the typical 'princesses' who get a 'happily ever after,' and the Rebels are - well, everyone else, including bad guys like evil queens. I don't recognise any non-princesses in Royal so far, unless Bo Peep is in there...

But basically I'm just excited about the Maddie doll! She is precious and considering I grew up wanting to be the Mad Hatter rather than Alice... I can identify with her 100% haha c:

Also as an animation student - these webisodes are -so- much more polished than MH! Absolutely gorgeous art direction. Love them.

The quality of animation is amazing.  I'm not a animation student but it looks like MH is done with Flash Animation and this is actually animated with 3D models, which makes it quite beautiful!

I am very excited for this new line like everyone else :D
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Sparrowberries on June 01, 2013, 02:19:56 PM
They refer to Blondie as a royal, sort of.

Hmm you're right I'd forgotten about that. Maybe she wants to be a royal? But since Goldilocks is actually the 'bad guy' in her story (breaking into houses and stealing food, for starters) maybe she's another who wants to rewrite, and become a royal? Idk!
Blondie wasn't too much of a standout character for me, designwise, maybe thats why I forgot her >.<
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Ravie on June 01, 2013, 02:37:21 PM
I finally got a chance to catch up with everything EAH

I think the 'Rebels' are just Raven's friends and the 'Royals' are Apple's friends, because even some of the 'Royals' don't appear to really want to embrace their destiny while most of those termed 'Rebel' don't seem to mind. Even Apple's bff Briar seems to really dread her destiny.

I'm looking forward to the dolls and I will have several of Raven, I can already tell, just for herself and she's a perfect base for a character I have and would love to have in doll form. And omg the boys! *swoon*

Also I don't think Raven is the equivalent of Malificent in EAH because Briar doesn't react to her at all so here's hoping there'll be a daughter of a bad fairy
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: WhiteHeather on June 01, 2013, 02:42:54 PM

It just occurred to me that Kitty and Catrine De Mew share a color scheme. Swapsies! :lol:

That occurred to me as well.  If Kitty Cheshire is really the girl talking to the Queen of Hearts character and not an actual cat I'll be super tempted to get Catrine and put Kitty's outfit on her.  I want my Cheshire cat to actually be a cat!
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: SunnieBunny on June 01, 2013, 02:50:49 PM
I am thinking that Royal and Rebel are more like "clicks"
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: heftysmurf76 on June 01, 2013, 04:04:29 PM
Been away for a few days (Moving-UGH!!!!) and boy did I have a lot of catching up to do (I did peak in on launch day and watch the webisodes of course)...

Anywho, I don't think anyone has mentioned this yet, but did anyone else think of "Wicked" when Apple was roomated with Raven? I can totally see people doing parodies of "Popular" with the dolls when the come out? LOL :lol:
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Zapper on June 01, 2013, 04:17:13 PM
Anywho, I don't think anyone has mentioned this yet, but did anyone else think of "Wicked" when Apple was roomated with Raven? I can totally see people doing parodies of "Popular" with the dolls when the come out? LOL :lol:

OMG, Hefty!
Now that you said it, I want that to happen in the series. Apple singing an upbeat little song about how she wants to help Raven embrace her destiny :lol:

Whenever I see someone less fortunate than I,
And let's face it, who isn't less fortunate than I?
My tender heart tends to start to bleed.
And when someone needs a makeover,
I simply have to take over!
I know, I know exactly what they need!


Bwahaha!


It just occurred to me that Kitty and Catrine De Mew share a color scheme. Swapsies! :lol:

That occurred to me as well.  If Kitty Cheshire is really the girl talking to the Queen of Hearts character and not an actual cat I'll be super tempted to get Catrine and put Kitty's outfit on her.  I want my Cheshire cat to actually be a cat!

Somehow I think Kitty can switch forms. So she can become a cat at will or something like that. Her mum/dad(?) can become invisible after all :)
But yes, i'd love to see Catrine in her outfit and vice versa.
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Gothic_Redemption on June 01, 2013, 04:30:25 PM
Anywho, I don't think anyone has mentioned this yet, but did anyone else think of "Wicked" when Apple was roomated with Raven? I can totally see people doing parodies of "Popular" with the dolls when the come out? LOL :lol:

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Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Zapper on June 01, 2013, 04:34:38 PM
Someone definitely needs to make Glinda and Elphie customs once the EAH dolls are available ;)
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: heftysmurf76 on June 01, 2013, 04:48:08 PM
Anywho, I don't think anyone has mentioned this yet, but did anyone else think of "Wicked" when Apple was roomated with Raven? I can totally see people doing parodies of "Popular" with the dolls when the come out? LOL :lol:

I present for your consideration:
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OMG! You are my hero! Thats fangtastic!!!!
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Rhini on June 01, 2013, 04:51:49 PM
Anywho, I don't think anyone has mentioned this yet, but did anyone else think of "Wicked" when Apple was roomated with Raven? I can totally see people doing parodies of "Popular" with the dolls when the come out? LOL :lol:

I present for your consideration:
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OMG! You are my hero! Thats fangtastic!!!!
SO MUCH YES!!!
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Gothic_Redemption on June 01, 2013, 04:56:58 PM
I got it off of Tumblr, you guys talking about the comparisons made me remember having seen it.
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Sparrowberries on June 01, 2013, 06:16:17 PM
Actually I'm making an Elphaba custom out of the MH Witch CAM, for my sister who's going to do musical theatre... xD

I would love to see some Oz references in EAH!
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: bewilderness on June 01, 2013, 08:02:45 PM
They refer to Blondie as a royal, sort of.

Of course all the blondes are royals. ;)
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Sapphire-Light on June 01, 2013, 08:45:52 PM
Huh, why there's the rumor that the Huntsman guy is a rebel?  :| isn't he in the story good right? unless they are taking some antique part of the story were he is a cannibal or something like that  :blink:
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Bow Tie on June 01, 2013, 08:56:09 PM
In the webisodes, when they're doing the rehearsal for Legacy Day, they split the 7 characters that are there. They first show the Royals, who are Briar, Apple and Daring. Then they show the rebels who are Cedar, Hunter, Maddie and Raven.

Most likely, from what we've already seen, they're not going to stay completely true to the tales. Especially since some of them have different versions.
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Midnight_Dream on June 01, 2013, 09:47:47 PM
My question is this:

Where the 'h' is Maleficent?!
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: picklepud on June 02, 2013, 01:37:36 AM
So thrilled about this franchise
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Angelkitty21 on June 02, 2013, 01:44:01 AM
I just remember where I have heard apple white from marshall applewhite I hope kids don't look up Apple White and find him and what he did

*googles applewhite because name isn't familar*

*..picture is definitely familar*

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My KINGDOM for photoshop right now.. Maybe later.

(for those who don't recall Applewhite, 3 words: heaven's gate and kool-aid)
PS I'm not lolling at what happened, I'm lolling at Mattel for not checking their names..
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Fräulein_Kim on June 02, 2013, 03:21:11 AM
I just remember where I have heard apple white from marshall applewhite I hope kids don't look up Apple White and find him and what he did

*googles applewhite because name isn't familar*

*..picture is definitely familar*

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My KINGDOM for photoshop right now.. Maybe later.

(for those who don't recall Applewhite, 3 words: heaven's gate and kool-aid)
PS I'm not lolling at what happened, I'm lolling at Mattel for not checking their names..

OMG I googled it too now and OMG IT'S THAT GUY!!!!! :O

LOL.

OMG.

LOLing for the same reasons as you do of course. I am used to FAIL like this from the Japanese, but.. You'd think that with an US company SOMEONE would notice. ^^;
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Zapper on June 02, 2013, 07:38:24 AM
My question is this:

Where the 'h' is Maleficent?!

My answer is:

There are already several pages of talk about the so called "Maleficent" when you go back in this thread ;)
I still think they won't do a character like her because her design and motivation would have to differ a lot from Raven to make them both unique characters.
The entire cool characterization for the baddie from Sleeping Beauty came from Disney and EAH is not linked to Disney. So they would have to come up with an entirely new outfit/theme/etc. for her.

But hey, the dolls aren't even out yet. Maybe as time goes by they will add more rebels or even a character who wants to be evil. That would be interesting.
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: animal_lover on June 02, 2013, 08:08:13 AM
I hope these folks don't come out for around the holidays like everyone was saying. Won't they be next to impossible to find then?
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Zapper on June 02, 2013, 08:26:26 AM
Oh, btw.
Since the trademark for EAH was filed over a year ago... Bratzillaz Witchy Glam Princess, which is also said to be released this summer/fall, suddenly makes a lot of sense *snort*
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: animal_lover on June 02, 2013, 08:49:43 AM
Personally, I really don't care for Bratzillaz. Aren't they all witches? There's no diversity. And I know this is the unpopular opinion but their glass eyes creep me out.

But just out of curiosity, who makes them?
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Flutterwonder13 on June 02, 2013, 09:27:29 AM
Oh, btw.
Since the trademark for EAH was filed over a year ago... Bratzillaz Witchy Glam Princess, which is also said to be released this summer/fall, suddenly makes a lot of sense *snort*

Yep, there's no doubt in my mind know that the bratz line is just a shameless rip-off of everything mattel makes popular.
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: tuneful87 on June 02, 2013, 09:43:36 AM
Based on the photos that have been leaked thus far, I don't think I'll be buying into this line. I really only started collecting MH because of the monster aspect, and while I like the art for EAH, I'm just not feeling the dolls.
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Galactica on June 02, 2013, 10:24:12 AM
Anywho, I don't think anyone has mentioned this yet, but did anyone else think of "Wicked" when Apple was roomated with Raven? I can totally see people doing parodies of "Popular" with the dolls when the come out? LOL :lol:

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Oh awesome! I LOVED Wicked!  Now I like this series even more-  they totally have (or are ripping off) that story/dynamic- and it's one I really like!

I do agree with some others that some more diversity would be nice- but I actually think the two dolls I've seen already are really pretty- I don't mind that they look like Lady Lovelylocks, because I love Lady Lovelylocks!
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Zapper on June 02, 2013, 11:19:05 AM
Oh, btw.
Since the trademark for EAH was filed over a year ago... Bratzillaz Witchy Glam Princess, which is also said to be released this summer/fall, suddenly makes a lot of sense *snort*

Yep, there's no doubt in my mind know that the bratz line is just a shameless rip-off of everything mattel makes popular.

At this point the rivalry between MGA and Mattel just amuses me and doesn't anger me anymore. I love to bring it up once in a while since I just like to compare them.
They're constantly "copying" each other, even though MGA made it very obvious when they started to make their own versions of Skelita, Jinafire and now even Wydowna.

I actually thought EAH was supposed to take back the customers the Bratzillaz line "stole" so they made all their dollies same-face and with slightly thicker limbs and smaller torsos (like the Bratzillaz).
Maybe that's why I was expecting them to have inset eyes, hehe.
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: SweetScoops on June 02, 2013, 11:30:36 AM
Cant.stop.watching.webisodes.

So, "Royals" seems to be the ones that are promised "happily ever afters" and "Rebels" the other ones like villains and side-characters that don't really have "happily ever afters". I like this concept :)

And I like the doll pic too, I'll have to get them! Dropping my Novi Stars collecton for this one! :)
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: joey on June 02, 2013, 12:10:25 PM
Cant.stop.watching.webisodes.

So, "Royals" seems to be the ones that are promised "happily ever afters" and "Rebels" the other ones like villains and side-characters that don't really have "happily ever afters". I like this concept :)

And I like the doll pic too, I'll have to get them! Dropping my Novi Stars collecton for this one! :)

Yeah I take it as characters that are "pure of heart" versus characters with parents who have obvious "flaws"  like: Cedar being the daughter of Pinocchio who lied, Maddie being the daughter of the Mad Hatter who is crazy, and of course the Huntsman who was going to kill Apple's mother. 

Characters with flaws seem to always be more popular since people can relate to them easily.  I find the Royals unlikable at this point, and am rooting for the Rebels lol.  I'm excited to see where they take this series.
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: animal_lover on June 02, 2013, 12:12:18 PM
So I just re-watched Raven's webisode. Was that part at the end with the locked up brother always there? I don't remember seeing it there the first time.
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: joey on June 02, 2013, 12:14:23 PM
So I just re-watched Raven's webisode. Was that part at the end with the locked up brother always there? I don't remember seeing it there the first time.

Yup, they even mention him in the intro episode.  It looks like they already have two lines of dolls they can made.  I like their fancy 'gala' outfits shown at the beginning.
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: animal_lover on June 02, 2013, 12:17:45 PM
Yea, I knew about the intro one but I didn't notice this one. I thought they just showed the beginning thing and that was it. Leaving us hanging wondering what it's all about.

Now I feel kind of stupid about talking about my theory on it.  :blush: Obviously it has something to do with raven and her rebelling against her destiny.  :lol:
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Yuitsu on June 02, 2013, 12:18:04 PM
(MGA copies of Wydowna type? Linkplz.)
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: egyptiondragon on June 02, 2013, 12:25:13 PM
I think the huntsman is sapossed to be from red riding hood the huntsman that killed the wolf
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: cleverLC on June 02, 2013, 12:38:00 PM
As for the Royal/Rebel thing, and my plotline views:
The Royals are the characters who are happy to live with their stories the same as their parents,  and are also for the most part Princes and Princesses. And they all are so happy to just keep to the story because it's their 100% guarantee for a happy ending- it's in the story after all that's how the stories work. They've spent their whole lives being told hey, just do this and you get to be happy foreeever, so of course they're cool for it.
The Rebels on the other hand, don't necessarily want to go through with their story. Like Raven, she doesn't actually waaant to be evil and hated forever, whether she dies or not. Hatter I think is just crazy? But her friend so support. And Red, if she is a werewolf, doesn't necessarily want that getting out. Hunter I'm not sure if he's really a "rebel", and in fact Dexter seems more likely to not want to be a perfect prince, since as a nerd boy he isn't a perfect charming (to most anyway. Some of us like sweet nerds).

Anyways, I'm pretty sure the "Poofing" isn't them vanishing, but their story disappearing because it will not longer be the old story. They'll have a new, unexplored story, which is prolly what locked up Grimm wants, but his brother would rather preserve the status quo.

Seconding this.  But then, I also read the 500 Kingdoms books, and feel like this is another version of the Tradition.
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: animal_lover on June 02, 2013, 12:48:37 PM
I'm a bit weirded out by all the people here saying that they expected more from the dolls.
To me they look just like the webisode models. Is there something wrong with my eyes? XD

I expected them to be all same-face because that's how they are shown in the cartoon.
What I didn't expect, though, were painted on eyes. I legit hoped they would have inset eyes or at least eye lashes ^^#
Well, maybe they will be cheaper than MH. Like, MH budget doll price. I'd be very okay with that!

Also we should probably keep in mind that those photos are really blurry and shot from an inconvinient angle.
Maybe the dolls will look better once we can see better pics of them :)

PS: Oh boy, no matter where I look, people are comparing this product to Disney.
Newsflash, Disney didn't invent the tales those characters are based on! The characters don't even look like the Disney counterparts (except for Ashlynn having dark blonde hair) :lol:

PPS: Is it just me or are we supposed to root for the rebels? I don't see anyone identifying with Apple so far. Hehe!

I made a side by side comparison to show what my complaints are, since i'm able to express it much more succinctly visually then I would ever be able to do in words :) (plus why not when I have photoshop so readily at my disposal x3)

I straightened out the picture, then modified the head shape only slightly to be more like a frankie style head mold, and made the eyes bigger and wider with a less sultry expression.

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Right now her head shape just reminds me way too much of merida from brave, which is this wide, round, persian-like face, like she smacked herself into a wall real hard and her whole face flattened out like a pancake XD And yes, it is like the show, but it seems too literal, too wide and round for me. Her animated face is a nice oval, not a pancake. Another big irk of mine is the evil/sultry expressions they give to all their dolls, so I modified her eyes to be less cleo like, and more Rochelle like :) 

All really very tiny adjustments, and hopefully this head mold isnt final and the odd angle is making it look more stretched than it actually will be. Like you said, we have no idea where these crummy pictures are from at this point nor the stage of the prototypes, so let's just hope they make them nicer before their release.

And i don't know but rebel all the way baby!


I like your modified version MUCH better! I think I'd like them more with the little bit bigger lips like MH and more of a face up than they actually do. ESPECIALLY if they're all going to be the same mold.  Would you be able to do that with photoshop? I'd be super interested to see what it looks like!
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: PrincessNikki on June 02, 2013, 01:12:23 PM
Raven's doll's face reminds me of Amy Lee from Evanescence.
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Rhini on June 02, 2013, 01:12:55 PM
Raven's doll's face reminds me of Amy Lee from Evanescence.
Oh god it totally does XD
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Zombelina on June 02, 2013, 01:15:03 PM
Raven's doll's face reminds me of Amy Lee from Evanescence.
Oh god it totally does XD

... my need has totally redoubled XD
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Zapper on June 02, 2013, 01:19:22 PM
(MGA copies of Wydowna type? Linkplz.)

http://bratzboulevard.files.wordpress.com/2013/04/bratzillaz-fall-2013-prototypes.jpg
Lower right-hand corner, ladybug and/or spider chick (she has four arms)

Raven's doll's face reminds me of Amy Lee from Evanescence.
Oh god it totally does XD

... my need has totally redoubled XD

Yes! oO
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: animal_lover on June 02, 2013, 02:16:37 PM
She SO looks like Amy Lee! I knew the doll reminded me of someone/something. I just couldn't quite put my finger on it.
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Midnight_Dream on June 02, 2013, 02:24:45 PM
My question is this:

Where the 'h' is Maleficent?!

My answer is:

There are already several pages of talk about the so called "Maleficent" when you go back in this thread ;)
I still think they won't do a character like her because her design and motivation would have to differ a lot from Raven to make them both unique characters.
The entire cool characterization for the baddie from Sleeping Beauty came from Disney and EAH is not linked to Disney. So they would have to come up with an entirely new outfit/theme/etc. for her.

But Maleficent IS a lot different in character than Raven. First of all, she is a fairy so there is a pretty big difference and unlike the Evil Queen in Snow White's tale she goes after the princess because Sleeping Beauty's parents scorned her and she wanted to get back at them, not jealousy like the Evil Queen/Raven. Besides, it is not like Disney owns the rights to the name Maleficent or anything so there wouldn't be a lawsuit...at least there shouldn't be.

All I am saying is, that it does not make sense to have Sleeping Beauty represented and not the villain that goes with her. *shrug*
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Galactica on June 02, 2013, 02:29:37 PM
I would love to have Maleficent represented- she is one of my most favorite characters ever!  But  as "Raven" seems to be the main character here- and the story seems to be somewhat like the 500 Kingdoms and/or Wicked - I think having two "dark" characters that have to much in common would mess with the dynamic of the story too much.


I'm really enjoying these webisodes btw-  I can't wait for another one!
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Sapphire-Light on June 02, 2013, 02:32:43 PM

http://bratzboulevard.files.wordpress.com/2013/04/bratzillaz-fall-2013-prototypes.jpg
Lower right-hand corner, ladybug and/or spider chick (she has four arms)



 Wow I didn't knew that O-o the green one wit the fluffy stuff is the Jinafire ripoff? is hard to see in that pic wit a lot of pixels  :blink:

The ladybug one's hairdo and eyebrows remind me of Foxy from one piece   :lol: http://onepiece.wikia.com/wiki/Foxy



Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Zapper on June 02, 2013, 02:52:44 PM

http://bratzboulevard.files.wordpress.com/2013/04/bratzillaz-fall-2013-prototypes.jpg
Lower right-hand corner, ladybug and/or spider chick (she has four arms)



 Wow I didn't knew that O-o the green one wit the fluffy stuff is the Jinafire ripoff? is hard to see in that pic wit a lot of pixels  :blink:


The others are in the background and hard to make out. One is a "skeleton witch from India" and one is a "Chinese Dragon witch" named 'Victoria Antique'.
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Galactica on June 02, 2013, 03:03:00 PM
Oooh- that ladybug spider chick is interesting! Wish I could see her better-

I was just noticing that the dress that Daughter of Goldilocks is wearing- looks a LOT like one of those Lolita prints by Angelic Pretty or one of those designers-  compare
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Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Fräulein_Kim on June 02, 2013, 03:09:24 PM
Totally!

Most of the outfits are so super Loli-Inspired.. I actually like that. I so-- hope to be able to snatch some pretty dresses for Rochelle and Catrine. *v*
This is why I'm keeping my fingers crossed that the dresses will be MH-like quality. :heart:
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: SweetScoops on June 02, 2013, 03:13:54 PM
I really like Blondie! I love that her dress is so similar to the Angelic Pretty one! :) Thanks for posting the picture! :D
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Galactica on June 02, 2013, 03:24:06 PM
I have pretty high hopes based on the Monster High outfits too-  I love some of the costumes they've come up with- and of course the shoes and accessories are amazing too.
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Keelee_von_Cupcake on June 02, 2013, 03:24:38 PM
Raven's doll's face reminds me of Amy Lee from Evanescence.
Oh god it totally does XD

... my need has totally redoubled XD

*GASP* MINE TOO! Swoooon!
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Majesty on June 02, 2013, 03:59:11 PM
It looks like Kitty Chessire has a hat that has ears on it instead of actual cat ears.  I think it would have made more sense if she was a humaid cat like part cat part human.  Instead, she's basically a person in a cat costume.
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Vertefae on June 02, 2013, 04:15:34 PM
Didn't a bunch of people complain that there were to many werecats in MH? You can't make everyone happy
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Gothic_Redemption on June 02, 2013, 04:16:18 PM
I wish people would stop bringing up a Maleficent doll. Maleficent is a Disney character, their interpretation of the faerie that cursed Sleeping Beauty, and all nicely trademarked. If the line does a doll based on the same faerie, it will not be Maleficent or Maleficent based. Mattel would get into serious legal trouble, and why would they risk that? They already produce the Disney dolls as it is, they aren't about to risk one of their biggest contracts! They would do their own interpretation, as they properly should.
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: animal_lover on June 02, 2013, 04:24:02 PM
I think they should have at least went with a cat ear headband for kitty, instead of the mickey mouse ears hat turned cat ears.

Or like someone else said on here, have the ability to turn into a cat. Since the cheshire cat could disappear and what not.

I just thought of something last night while I was laying in bed trying to fall asleep. How awesome would it be if they did a caterpillar character doll?!
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Zombelina on June 02, 2013, 04:31:11 PM
Totally!

Most of the outfits are so super Loli-Inspired.. I actually like that. I so-- hope to be able to snatch some pretty dresses for Rochelle and Catrine. *v*
This is why I'm keeping my fingers crossed that the dresses will be MH-like quality. :heart:

Yes! I LOVE all the sorta- to full-on lolita dresses. Blondie's is super gorgeous and pretty much just like that AP dress, with teddy bears instead! :biggrin: I've always wanted playline dolls dressed in loli-inspired fashions... all the AP and Innocent World etc collabs that Groove does with Pullip/Dal/Byul are absolutely wonderful, but not impulse buys (for me). EAH will more inexpensively fill the void in my heart :D

I wish people would stop bringing up a Maleficent doll. Maleficent is a Disney character, their interpretation of the faerie that cursed Sleeping Beauty, and all nicely trademarked. If the line does a doll based on the same faerie, it will not be Maleficent or Maleficent based. Mattel would get into serious legal trouble, and why would they risk that? They already produce the Disney dolls as it is, they aren't about to risk one of their biggest contracts! They would do their own interpretation, as they properly should.

This. :like: And Maleficent is in OUAT because it's an ABC (Disney affiliated) production, so... yeah. Nobody can just make their own Maleficent willy-nilly because she belongs to Disney. Evil fairy fulfilling the same role in the Sleeping Beauty story, sure! But anything based specifically on the green-skinned woman with a two-peaked headdress, who can turn into a dragon? Nopers.
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Fräulein_Kim on June 02, 2013, 04:32:12 PM
I just thought of something last night while I was laying in bed trying to fall asleep. How awesome would it be if they did a caterpillar character doll?!

:heart:

Honestly, that is my biggest disappointment with the line right now (I think I've said it before tho..) - When I first heard fairy tales I was thinking Unicorns, Dragons, Fairies, CATERPILLARS!
Like MH but with a Fairy Tale theme. Now they're all humans.. pretty humans but humans. It's a bit boring.
But I'll give them the benefit of the doubt that they'll burst out more amazing and creative characters later on. ^^
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: MilkyTaroMochi on June 02, 2013, 04:34:16 PM
Totally!

Most of the outfits are so super Loli-Inspired.. I actually like that. I so-- hope to be able to snatch some pretty dresses for Rochelle and Catrine. *v*
This is why I'm keeping my fingers crossed that the dresses will be MH-like quality. :heart:

I really hope the EAH outfits fit well on the MH ones and good quality as well. I have a baaaad feeling I'll end up buying a good amount of the EAH girls for their lolita-inspired dresses. [Gothic/Sweet] Lolita dresses are a weakness of mine. xD:
Hehe, I think Blondie Locks will be my favorite, appearance-wise. Her and Cerise(? - Little Red Riding Hood's daughter).
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Galactica on June 02, 2013, 04:51:54 PM
Totally!

Most of the outfits are so super Loli-Inspired.. I actually like that. I so-- hope to be able to snatch some pretty dresses for Rochelle and Catrine. *v*
This is why I'm keeping my fingers crossed that the dresses will be MH-like quality. :heart:


I wish people would stop bringing up a Maleficent doll. Maleficent is a Disney character, their interpretation of the faerie that cursed Sleeping Beauty, and all nicely trademarked. If the line does a doll based on the same faerie, it will not be Maleficent or Maleficent based. Mattel would get into serious legal trouble, and why would they risk that? They already produce the Disney dolls as it is, they aren't about to risk one of their biggest contracts! They would do their own interpretation, as they properly should.

This. :like: And Maleficent is in OUAT because it's an ABC (Disney affiliated) production, so... yeah. Nobody can just make their own Maleficent willy-nilly because she belongs to Disney. Evil fairy fulfilling the same role in the Sleeping Beauty story, sure! But anything based specifically on the green-skinned woman with a two-peaked headdress, who can turn into a dragon? Nopers.

Well I think all she meant was the Fairy in Sleeping Beauty- not the specific Maleficent character-  but again- I don't think that it would work because Raven seems to be the focus of the story- it wouldn't really work with two similar type characters.
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Zombelina on June 02, 2013, 05:07:13 PM
Totally!

Most of the outfits are so super Loli-Inspired.. I actually like that. I so-- hope to be able to snatch some pretty dresses for Rochelle and Catrine. *v*
This is why I'm keeping my fingers crossed that the dresses will be MH-like quality. :heart:


I wish people would stop bringing up a Maleficent doll. Maleficent is a Disney character, their interpretation of the faerie that cursed Sleeping Beauty, and all nicely trademarked. If the line does a doll based on the same faerie, it will not be Maleficent or Maleficent based. Mattel would get into serious legal trouble, and why would they risk that? They already produce the Disney dolls as it is, they aren't about to risk one of their biggest contracts! They would do their own interpretation, as they properly should.

This. :like: And Maleficent is in OUAT because it's an ABC (Disney affiliated) production, so... yeah. Nobody can just make their own Maleficent willy-nilly because she belongs to Disney. Evil fairy fulfilling the same role in the Sleeping Beauty story, sure! But anything based specifically on the green-skinned woman with a two-peaked headdress, who can turn into a dragon? Nopers.

Well I think all she meant was the Fairy in Sleeping Beauty- not the specific Maleficent character-  but again- I don't think that it would work because Raven seems to be the focus of the story- it wouldn't really work with two similar type characters.

Oh yeah, I agree with you. I think there's only room for one Evil Queen in EAH-town for now ;) But there have been several people in the thread mention wanting a daughter of Maleficent specifically, and I think it's probably a good thing if we all remember that the Disney incarnations of fairytale characters (Maleficent and others) are just not available for Mattel to work with. :)
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Angelkitty21 on June 02, 2013, 05:54:35 PM
My head canon for the narrators is that they are Robert and Rosalind Lutece from Bioshock Infinite. http://bioshock.wikia.com/wiki/Rosalind_Lutece

For anyone else familiar with the game, COME ON, there is quite a resemblance personality wise.
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Sapphire-Light on June 02, 2013, 06:13:35 PM

http://bratzboulevard.files.wordpress.com/2013/04/bratzillaz-fall-2013-prototypes.jpg
Lower right-hand corner, ladybug and/or spider chick (she has four arms)



 Wow I didn't knew that O-o the green one wit the fluffy stuff is the Jinafire ripoff? is hard to see in that pic wit a lot of pixels  :blink:


The others are in the background and hard to make out. One is a "skeleton witch from India" and one is a "Chinese Dragon witch" named 'Victoria Antique'.

Thank you for the info sounds interesting  ;)

I don't like bratz too mush but hopefully the ladybug one could be easy to find, since at this time it seems Wydowna will be SDCC only and no regular release that means many people are not going to be able to get one :cry: unless they do the same wit Scarah
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: honilee on June 02, 2013, 07:05:59 PM
It looks like Kitty Chessire has a hat that has ears on it instead of actual cat ears.  I think it would have made more sense if she was a humaid cat like part cat part human.  Instead, she's basically a person in a cat costume.

I'm okay with it since it's consistent with other characters (though I really would've liked her to have more cat-like features). The Frog Prince (can't recall his name off-hand) changes back and forth completely, so I hope we at least see Kitty do the same in the webisodes.

I just thought of something last night while I was laying in bed trying to fall asleep. How awesome would it be if they did a caterpillar character doll?!

You know what I really want to see? I'd love to see a male white rabbit. I don't even care if he only has an ears-hat; I'd love a male rabbit character.
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: SunnieBunny on June 02, 2013, 09:10:55 PM
It looks like Kitty Chessire has a hat that has ears on it instead of actual cat ears.  I think it would have made more sense if she was a humaid cat like part cat part human.  Instead, she's basically a person in a cat costume.

I'm okay with it since it's consistent with other characters (though I really would've liked her to have more cat-like features). The Frog Prince (can't recall his name off-hand) changes back and forth completely, so I hope we at least see Kitty do the same in the webisodes.

I just thought of something last night while I was laying in bed trying to fall asleep. How awesome would it be if they did a caterpillar character doll?!

You know what I really want to see? I'd love to see a male white rabbit. I don't even care if he only has an ears-hat; I'd love a male rabbit character.

OMG I love that Idea of a Male White Rabbit Character!
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Zapper on June 02, 2013, 10:54:23 PM
I just thought of something last night while I was laying in bed trying to fall asleep. How awesome would it be if they did a caterpillar character doll?!

:heart:

Honestly, that is my biggest disappointment with the line right now (I think I've said it before tho..) - When I first heard fairy tales I was thinking Unicorns, Dragons, Fairies, CATERPILLARS!
Like MH but with a Fairy Tale theme. Now they're all humans.. pretty humans but humans. It's a bit boring.
But I'll give them the benefit of the doubt that they'll burst out more amazing and creative characters later on. ^^

I really hope they will consider making different face molds like for MH.
Using the same base over and over again wouldn't allow for characters who aren't humans :/
I want a unicorn, dammit!

I still think we will sooner or later find out why Kitty is humanoid (my personal headcanon is that she can switch into cat form). Personally, I don't mind that she isn't a werecat. MH made me hate werecats. And I say that as the owner of a Catrine :lol:
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Midnight_Dream on June 02, 2013, 10:59:01 PM
Totally!

Most of the outfits are so super Loli-Inspired.. I actually like that. I so-- hope to be able to snatch some pretty dresses for Rochelle and Catrine. *v*
This is why I'm keeping my fingers crossed that the dresses will be MH-like quality. :heart:


I wish people would stop bringing up a Maleficent doll. Maleficent is a Disney character, their interpretation of the faerie that cursed Sleeping Beauty, and all nicely trademarked. If the line does a doll based on the same faerie, it will not be Maleficent or Maleficent based. Mattel would get into serious legal trouble, and why would they risk that? They already produce the Disney dolls as it is, they aren't about to risk one of their biggest contracts! They would do their own interpretation, as they properly should.

This. :like: And Maleficent is in OUAT because it's an ABC (Disney affiliated) production, so... yeah. Nobody can just make their own Maleficent willy-nilly because she belongs to Disney. Evil fairy fulfilling the same role in the Sleeping Beauty story, sure! But anything based specifically on the green-skinned woman with a two-peaked headdress, who can turn into a dragon? Nopers.

Well I think all she meant was the Fairy in Sleeping Beauty- not the specific Maleficent character-  but again- I don't think that it would work because Raven seems to be the focus of the story- it wouldn't really work with two similar type characters.

She(being me) did mean the evil fairy in the Grimm's tale of Sleeping Beauty, but it gets kind of long winded just referring to her as "The Evil Fairy from Sleeping Beauty" so I just refer to her as 'Maleficent'.

Anywho, now that that is settled, I fail to see how there can not be more than one "Evil" character. Raven isn't evil in the slightest, so you can hardly argue that she is the evil character of the series. Every series needs one, heck, even Hamtaru has a bad character and that is a freaking cartoon about talking Hamsters. Besides, the Queen of Hearts is represented in EAH, so why not the Evil...oh, heck...Maleficent?

I mean, for crying out loud, The Huntsman from Snow White gets represented and who the heck ever cared about that guy? He was in the story for all of, what, five seconds? In fact, he was so minor that I do not even remember him from the Grimm/original version of the tale. And don't get me started on how small a role the Queen of Hearts played in the book...

My point is, why can't you have more than one villain represented? Where is the rule that states this? Because I have seen plenty of movies/shows/books that have more than one villain and it does not get cluttered or have an overwhelming feeling to it. If you can give me a good reason beyond the whole, "But we already have Raven!" line then I would happily reconsider my opinion, but as it is the argument against other villains represented is extremely weak especially when other villains (some from the same damn story) are represented.

*gets off soapbox*
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Zombelina on June 02, 2013, 11:23:41 PM
I don't believe Galactica or I said there couldn't be a(nother) villain. Of course there is no rule against multiple villains. The headmaster Grimm is the actual villain right now, I'd say.

But the evil queen/mother/stepmother/fairy/enchantress/woman trope is very common in a lot of fairytales, and they're often not fleshed out or differentiated at all beyond "that evil lady". My view is that while EAH is fledgling, there isn't really room for two characters representing that same trope. Sure, once things go on a bit that would be neat; but right now, I think the series needs its main characters to be quite distinct (aside from the crew of Prince Charmings which is meant to be played for giggles). Introduce another Girl Destined to be Evil right off the bat and you pretty well have to get into a storyline that competes with Raven's, whether or not Other Evil Girl wants to be evil or not.

I absolutely agree that it could be an awesome development for later on to introduce another Destined to be the Villain girl (maybe Lizzie Hearts will indeed have this kind of role), but not just yet, thus why I said I think there's only room for one Evil Queen in EAH-town for now. TL;DR we're only three episodes in, I don't think there's currently plot-room in the Apple/Raven thing for one.

Just my opinion on it, doesn't at all mean others can't disagree, or that it won't happen in the show :)

And I wasn't trying to single you out, Midnight_Dream, there have been at least three people mention wanting a Maleficent's daughter character. All those of us who've mentioned the Disney-specificness of Maleficent are trying to say (if I can speak for the others) is that cool as it could be, it's not something to get our hopes up for because there just can't be one specifically referencing her, copyright-wise. :)

edit: fixed my incoherence!
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: elonni on June 03, 2013, 02:57:00 AM
It would indeed be really cool if later, when more characters notice that Raven doesn't really want to be evil, that another character would appear and attempt to take over the role. Or that there could even be a competition between more characters for the role of "the evil one" once they realize the spot is vacant. That would give room for more villains to be introduced.
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: cleverLC on June 03, 2013, 04:52:14 AM
Or like someone else said on here, have the ability to turn into a cat. Since the cheshire cat could disappear and what not.

That's already my thought--that she's just in human form because she likes to be.
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Zapper on June 03, 2013, 05:36:15 AM
I mean, for crying out loud, The Huntsman from Snow White gets represented and who the heck ever cared about that guy? He was in the story for all of, what, five seconds?

That I wonder as well. Maybe - and please don't take this the wrong way, my dear American friends - because this franchise's first target audience is always the US and the US doesn't know many classic fairy tales that have a male lead who isn't a prince. And they wanted a "manry mayon" presence in the franchise so they picked the Huntsman because "harr he's a tough ranger type with a heart of gold!" ;)

I was already rolling my eyes at "Snow White and the Huntsman", that movie with Kristen Stewart. I was wondering why the heck the Huntsman would need such a big role - oh, wait. He needed this big role because otherwise the movie would have been about two women only and who the heck wants to see a movie about two women, amirite? There's got to be a het romance and a tough male hero who saves the day and shows the ladies how it's done! ;)

Slightly off-topic: I also liked big chunks of that movie. Mostly the fantastic art direction, set/costume design and the soundtrack. If people want to see a well done "dark" version of Snow White, though: watch "Snow White, a tale of terror". It has Sigourney Weaver as the "evil" queen and damn, she plays the role so well.
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: DGRequiem on June 03, 2013, 07:38:41 AM
The huntsman is a recurring character in fairytales, just like the "evil stepmother" "wicked witch" and "the tailor," who is a nameless male hero, while "Jack" is a common male hero (common as in not a prince).

The huntsman is in snow white, but he also pops up in LRRH.  Can't remember off the top of my head if he shows up in any of the other announced characters' respective stories.  Most of the other ones he shows up in that I can think of are less known.
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: dragonlady on June 03, 2013, 08:00:53 AM
I think a big reason we will not see a Maleficent character is that she is owned by Disney. While Mattel does produce Disney dolls EAH is exclusively Mattel and I don't think they would want to pay Disney for use of the character if they didn't have to:P
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Bow Tie on June 03, 2013, 08:25:53 AM
Just picked up the bookmark from Justice! The manager said he doesn't know whrn they will be getting, but that they are coming. Can't wait!
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Galactica on June 03, 2013, 08:53:27 AM
Oh- I forgot about Jack!  I hope he makes an appearance :D

I agree with the comment above, a male bunny character would be awesome!   I think Mattel might be afraid to go there though.
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Aeryala on June 03, 2013, 08:57:23 AM
I really hope they will consider making different face molds like for MH.
Using the same base over and over again wouldn't allow for characters who aren't humans :/
I want a unicorn, dammit!

I really can't see them using different face molds when the character designs have them all with the exact same round face.  Even the boys all have the same face as each other.

Plus, in those blurry doll pics, it looks like they both have the identical head/face shape, and if they're making the two main characters have the same mold, I can't really see them branching out with lesser characters, unless that comes later once the line is successful.  Monster High did branch out with different hand molds and body types once the brand was established so it's not impossible. 

Has there been any indication of what kind of price point the EAH dolls are going to be at?

Also, I too am hoping that Kitty Cheshire ends up being a shapeshifter who can change into a cat.  She can't just be human, that would make no sense and be terribly disappointing.
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Rhini on June 03, 2013, 09:01:11 AM
I can't help feel everyone is reading into this a bit much. It is, after all, a toy line. Nothing more.
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: sakuralu on June 03, 2013, 09:06:19 AM
yeah Maleficient was created by Disney

I guess in a version of Sleeping Beauty, the bad fairy has no name and in an other version, she is hum.. in french it's la Fée Carabosse, in english I don't know for sure, the Fairy Carabosse?
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: DreamLight on June 03, 2013, 09:23:25 AM
I for one am excited for the doll line (even though i've only known about them for a day)
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: StoryDreamer on June 03, 2013, 09:27:22 AM
I love fairy tales and therefore hope that these aren't so cute I have to have them. :p
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: DreamLight on June 03, 2013, 09:55:28 AM
Has anybody posted the pictures of the dolls in box? IDK where they came from but the packaging looks pretty offical
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Not dugging the dolls as much as i like the cartoon but i might get maddie for my alice in wonderland collection (and Hood if she has little wolf ears)
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Zombelina on June 03, 2013, 11:26:47 AM
Just picked up the bookmark from Justice! The manager said he doesn't know whrn they will be getting, but that they are coming. Can't wait!

I saw scans of that bookmark on tumblr, so cute! And the Justice site has a bunch of promo stuff up. Surely we'll see more stuff (stock doll pics?!) soon! I hope I hope!
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Rhini on June 03, 2013, 11:36:46 AM
Picture? D: I can't find one anywhere
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Bow Tie on June 03, 2013, 11:40:35 AM
I will post a pic on my tumblr since I'm at work if you would like. It's easier to do that rather than attempt to post it here. Lol
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Rhini on June 03, 2013, 11:44:26 AM
Well i cant get on tumblr at work which is rather the problem  ^^; Don't worry about it bow Tie Im sure someone else will post it.
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Galactica on June 03, 2013, 11:58:11 AM
I didn't see any actual merchandise at shopjustice- just promo pics and links:
 http://www.hotcoolstuff.shopjustice.com/
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Zombelina on June 03, 2013, 12:45:03 PM
These are the scans I saw-- ^.^

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Is that the one you got, Bow Tie? :)
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Rhini on June 03, 2013, 12:49:41 PM
Oooh nice!  ^.^
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Post by: Lyra on June 03, 2013, 12:59:30 PM
eeee I think they are very nice!
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Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Zombelina on June 03, 2013, 01:05:14 PM
Just saw on tumblr that there's a rumor that there will indeed be a Legacy Day outfit line...

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Found out on Facebook that every character in ever after high will have an alternate costume (their legacy day outfits)
Just like Monster high did with the basic dolls and the dawn of the dance line.

Yay!
source (http://mizz-mo-check-ma-flo.tumblr.com/post/52068968753/found-out-on-facebook-that-every-character-in-ever)

She doesn't source who or what on Facebook this came from, so I don't think we should take this as more than a rumor still, but it gives me hope! I want those outfits! :D
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Galactica on June 03, 2013, 01:16:40 PM
Just saw on tumblr that there's a rumor that there will indeed be a Legacy Day outfit line...

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Found out on Facebook that every character in ever after high will have an alternate costume (their legacy day outfits)
Just like Monster high did with the basic dolls and the dawn of the dance line.

Yay!
source (http://mizz-mo-check-ma-flo.tumblr.com/post/52068968753/found-out-on-facebook-that-every-character-in-ever)

She doesn't source who or what on Facebook this came from, so I don't think we should take this as more than a rumor still, but it gives me hope! I want those outfits! :D

That seems reasonable- as the packaging and doll design suggests they are going to follow the MH model VERY closely- except with princess/fairy tail stuff instead of monsters. 

The MH line has done so ridiculously well- I'm sure this Ever After line is designed to get those hold-out moms that think Monster High dolls are "creepy" (yes, I've heard many a mom say it).   One has to wonder though how much the "edginess factor" plays in with the demand for the dolls.  How many kids hear their moms say "NO WAY" and want the doll just that much more?  Just speculation.


Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Rhini on June 03, 2013, 01:17:34 PM
I assumed as much  ^.^ They certainly wouldn't go to the trouble of designing those outfits for nothing. i'm more curious as to who all will be a doll on the first run.
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Rockwella on June 03, 2013, 01:30:55 PM
I really hope we get a nice amount of boy dolls the first round or so. These will be fun to hunt for! There are lots of stores in my area so I'm excited  :biggrin:
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Zombelina on June 03, 2013, 01:35:52 PM
That seems reasonable- as the packaging and doll design suggests they are going to follow the MH model VERY closely- except with princess/fairy tail stuff instead of monsters. 

The MH line has done so ridiculously well- I'm sure this Ever After line is designed to get those hold-out moms that think Monster High dolls are "creepy" (yes, I've heard many a mom say it).   One has to wonder though how much the "edginess factor" plays in with the demand for the dolls.  How many kids hear their moms say "NO WAY" and want the doll just that much more?  Just speculation.

I've heard sooo many moms/dads say they're "creepy" or "ugly" too, while the little kid stands there holding a Lala/Frankie/whoever, doing ineffective puppy eyes... and breaking my heart!  :cry:

I assumed as much  ^.^ They certainly wouldn't go to the trouble of designing those outfits for nothing. i'm more curious as to who all will be a doll on the first run.

I bet we can count on Raven, Apple, Maddie and Briar for sure. Then... maybe the other girls that are shown in this part of the opening sequence?

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Boys, maybe Daring, Dexter and/or Hunter first? I feel like it'll likely be heavier on girls for the first run.

Gosh, I love speculating/anticipating XD
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Bow Tie on June 03, 2013, 02:00:55 PM
Yup! That's the one! It's double-sided! :) Royals on one side and rebels on the other!
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Midnight_Dream on June 03, 2013, 02:47:07 PM
I think a big reason we will not see a Maleficent character is that she is owned by Disney. While Mattel does produce Disney dolls EAH is exclusively Mattel and I don't think they would want to pay Disney for use of the character if they didn't have to:P

They don't own the rights to the Grimm's Evil Fairy, so....that argument is crushed.
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: cleverLC on June 03, 2013, 05:04:19 PM
I mean, for crying out loud, The Huntsman from Snow White gets represented and who the heck ever cared about that guy? He was in the story for all of, what, five seconds?

That I wonder as well. Maybe - and please don't take this the wrong way, my dear American friends - because this franchise's first target audience is always the US and the US doesn't know many classic fairy tales that have a male lead who isn't a prince. And they wanted a "manry mayon" presence in the franchise so they picked the Huntsman because "harr he's a tough ranger type with a heart of gold!" ;)

I was already rolling my eyes at "Snow White and the Huntsman", that movie with Kristen Stewart. I was wondering why the heck the Huntsman would need such a big role - oh, wait. He needed this big role because otherwise the movie would have been about two women only and who the heck wants to see a movie about two women, amirite? There's got to be a het romance and a tough male hero who saves the day and shows the ladies how it's done! ;)

Slightly off-topic: I also liked big chunks of that movie. Mostly the fantastic art direction, set/costume design and the soundtrack. If people want to see a well done "dark" version of Snow White, though: watch "Snow White, a tale of terror". It has Sigourney Weaver as the "evil" queen and damn, she plays the role so well.

OMG the costumes. <3  I have a pattern for Snow White's dresses from that movie, and I'm planning on sewing that together for Camelot Days.  I simply could not say no to that gorgeous costume!


I can't help feel everyone is reading into this a bit much. It is, after all, a toy line. Nothing more.

So's Monster High, but, well, we're here, aren't we? :P

I've heard sooo many moms/dads say they're "creepy" or "ugly" too, while the little kid stands there holding a Lala/Frankie/whoever, doing ineffective puppy eyes... and breaking my heart!  :cry:

I showed my mother a picture of some MH dolls, and she said, "They're too weird for my tastes."  But I think if I showed her an EAH doll, she might think it was cute.  A lot of people just don't like monster stuff.
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Bow Tie on June 03, 2013, 05:21:54 PM
I think a big reason we will not see a Maleficent character is that she is owned by Disney. While Mattel does produce Disney dolls EAH is exclusively Mattel and I don't think they would want to pay Disney for use of the character if they didn't have to:P

They don't own the rights to the Grimm's Evil Fairy, so....that argument is crushed.

Many fairy tales are public domain so people are allowed to use them without it being copyright infringement. If Dornröschen and La Belle au bois dormant are in fact public domain, they are allowed to use her.
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: keylimepony on June 03, 2013, 05:23:59 PM
I totally missed that Cupid has long hair! I can't wait to see her doll especially if it is different from the MH version.
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Bow Tie on June 03, 2013, 05:27:45 PM
I totally missed that Cupid has long hair! I can't wait to see her doll especially if it is different from the MH version.

I am so very excited for that! She looks just gorgeous! I'm probably in the minority, but I prefer this look over her MH look! :)
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Rhini on June 03, 2013, 05:32:41 PM
I totally missed that Cupid has long hair! I can't wait to see her doll especially if it is different from the MH version.

I am so very excited for that! She looks just gorgeous! I'm probably in the minority, but I prefer this look over her MH look! :)
No I fully agree :) I think it will be interesting to have them side by side
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Bow Tie on June 03, 2013, 05:36:37 PM
I totally missed that Cupid has long hair! I can't wait to see her doll especially if it is different from the MH version.

I am so very excited for that! She looks just gorgeous! I'm probably in the minority, but I prefer this look over her MH look! :)
No I fully agree :) I think it will be interesting to have them side by side

It needs to be July so we can see what these gals will really look like!
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: dxgirly on June 03, 2013, 05:53:41 PM
Oh snap. I know I'm going to get addicted to this line!
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: dragonlady on June 03, 2013, 07:03:15 PM
I totally missed that Cupid has long hair! I can't wait to see her doll especially if it is different from the MH version.

I am so very excited for that! She looks just gorgeous! I'm probably in the minority, but I prefer this look over her MH look! :)
No I fully agree :) I think it will be interesting to have them side by side

This is exactly why I decided to keep my Cupid (I had been thinking of selling her). They'll look fantastic together:)
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Zombelina on June 03, 2013, 08:24:47 PM
I totally missed that Cupid has long hair! I can't wait to see her doll especially if it is different from the MH version.

I am so very excited for that! She looks just gorgeous! I'm probably in the minority, but I prefer this look over her MH look! :)
No I fully agree :) I think it will be interesting to have them side by side

This is exactly why I decided to keep my Cupid (I had been thinking of selling her). They'll look fantastic together:)

I like EAH Cupid better too  ^.^ I'm fond of my MH Cupid, but for some reason she doesn't totally click with me. Excited to get the "new her" :lol:
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: joey on June 03, 2013, 09:12:05 PM
I totally missed that Cupid has long hair! I can't wait to see her doll especially if it is different from the MH version.

I am so very excited for that! She looks just gorgeous! I'm probably in the minority, but I prefer this look over her MH look! :)
No I fully agree :) I think it will be interesting to have them side by side

This is exactly why I decided to keep my Cupid (I had been thinking of selling her). They'll look fantastic together:)

I like EAH Cupid better too  ^.^ I'm fond of my MH Cupid, but for some reason she doesn't totally click with me. Excited to get the "new her" :lol:

I hope there will be an episode about her transferring and getting made over :)
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: angelfish on June 03, 2013, 10:06:52 PM
Am I the only one who doesn't love Cupid's new look?  Her MH doll is one of my favorite designs, she's so elegant and creepy at the same time...and bone wings!  Those bone wings are my fav MH accessory ever!  I've bought several pairs of them just to have them for other dolls.  And...she's a rare bone elemental.  I really dislike the 'normal' feathered wings.  I'll have to wait and see what she looks like.
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Bow Tie on June 03, 2013, 10:10:03 PM
You are in the majority. Many don't like her new look, but I think her MH look suits MH, but doesn't suit the fluffyness of EAH. She would stick out like a sore thumb in a bad way. I think she fits in nicely with her new look. She truly looks like an angel of love. /swoon
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Galactica on June 03, 2013, 10:55:15 PM
I like the different Cupid.  There seem to be plenty of MH Cupid dolls around still- so people could always stock up if they don't want the feathered one?
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: bewilderness on June 03, 2013, 11:07:30 PM
I actually prefer her feathered wings and longer hair, although I like the black and white lace pattern on her arms and legs better than them being plain.
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: egyptiondragon on June 03, 2013, 11:14:18 PM
I need the MH C.A. Cupid :( she has now become my top priority for mh now
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: ShortyBoo on June 04, 2013, 02:25:52 AM
I actually like Cupid's new look better. I was never a fan of her MH version. I hated her lipstick and hair and I wasn't a big fan of the black on her arms & legs. The new one looks really cute. Of course, I love pink, frilly, girly things, so she kind of fits that.
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: dragonlady on June 04, 2013, 04:11:17 AM
I think a big reason we will not see a Maleficent character is that she is owned by Disney. While Mattel does produce Disney dolls EAH is exclusively Mattel and I don't think they would want to pay Disney for use of the character if they didn't have to:P

They don't own the rights to the Grimm's Evil Fairy, so....that argument is crushed.

Sorry, I wasn't clear :blush: I assumed people were talking about wanting an EAH version of Disney's Maleficent not just an Evil Fairy character. If they meant the latter than yes, argument is invalid ;)
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Gothic_Redemption on June 04, 2013, 07:15:09 AM
I bet EAH Cupid will be cute, but I think I'll end up preferring MH Cupid. I just love her face and the lacy patterns on her, and the shorter hair. Without the lacy bits and the sharp face, I'm afraid she'll lose her charm.
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Icicle on June 04, 2013, 07:24:03 AM
I loved MH's Cupid design, but I hated her doll because of the reuse of the Ghoulia face mold. But I love EAH's Cupid just as much because I think it still kinda fits her.
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Aeryala on June 04, 2013, 09:07:35 AM
I loved MH's Cupid design, but I hated her doll because of the reuse of the Ghoulia face mold. But I love EAH's Cupid just as much because I think it still kinda fits her.

I feel the same way about Cupid.  It was never upsetting that I didn't see her in stores because of the Ghoulia face.  However, her design is really freaking cool, and strikes a perfect balance of creepy and cute that most of the other MH stuff doesn't quite achieve.  That is totally lost in the EAH reboot, but it's understandable why they changed her design to match the rest of the characters there.

I like the different Cupid.  There seem to be plenty of MH Cupid dolls around still- so people could always stock up if they don't want the feathered one?

That must just be your area, because I've never even seen a Cupid doll in person.  Are there still Cupids sitting on the shelves in some areas?
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Galactica on June 04, 2013, 09:12:30 AM
I just saw one (MH Cupid) at TRU about a week ago- I think they are still be sold.  I recall that there were a million on amazon at some point but they seem to have hiked in price since that time.

I really hope the Ever After doll has actual feathered wings- but I am preparing myself for plastic.

I actually always thought that the daughter of Cupid would be a monster with bone wings-  I mean, why bones exactly?  Cupid certainly doesn't have bone wings. Who exactly was her mother ?
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: crimsondeity on June 04, 2013, 10:13:01 AM
I just saw one (MH Cupid) at TRU about a week ago- I think they are still be sold.  I recall that there were a million on amazon at some point but they seem to have hiked in price since that time.

I really hope the Ever After doll has actual feathered wings- but I am preparing myself for plastic.

I actually always thought that the daughter of Cupid would be a monster with bone wings-  I mean, why bones exactly?  Cupid certainly doesn't have bone wings. Who exactly was her mother ?


They gave her some more backstory. Apparently, she was left on Cupid's doorstep as a baby and he adopted her. One of the characters (Ghoulia, I believe) thinks she might be a Bone Elemental.  I am curious to see how she fits into EAH; will she actually come from the MH "dimension" and just be given a new look because of the world she inhabits? Or will her backstory change and be presented as a new character in the EAH storyline?
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: DreamLight on June 04, 2013, 11:11:32 AM
Oooh- that ladybug spider chick is interesting! Wish I could see her better-

I was just noticing that the dress that Daughter of Goldilocks is wearing- looks a LOT like one of those Lolita prints by Angelic Pretty or one of those designers-  compare
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Totally looks like something that Baby the stars shines bright would design. A lot of the fashion seems to draw some inspiration from lolita  :happy: :lovey:
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Zapper on June 04, 2013, 11:14:09 AM
I totally missed that Cupid has long hair! I can't wait to see her doll especially if it is different from the MH version.

I am so very excited for that! She looks just gorgeous! I'm probably in the minority, but I prefer this look over her MH look! :)

The only thing I don't like about the new Cupid is that her hands and arms are totally white and definitely missing the cool designs the MH version has.
But I do love that she was given a toga-like sash that goes over her dress. After all she's from Mount Olympus ;)
Can't wait to see better pics of her!
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Rockwella on June 04, 2013, 11:19:55 AM
I love variations of almost any doll so I am looking forward to Cupid's new look reveal  ^.^
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: keylimepony on June 04, 2013, 12:00:20 PM
I like long hair on the dolls because there's more to style and play with. I never got a MH Cupid so if I like the EAH Cupid she will be first on my list to get.
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Zapper on June 04, 2013, 12:12:38 PM
I like long hair on the dolls because there's more to style and play with. I never got a MH Cupid so if I like the EAH Cupid she will be first on my list to get.

I don't mind the long hair, either.
When not glued into place MH Cupid's isn't what I would call "short" anyways.

Also, it occurred to me that the girls aren't just all same-face, they also follow a certain dress code (or should we call it "design code")?
They all have long hair, a ring and a bracelet with matching earrings and all of them have something on their head; be it a hat, crown or barrette.
EAH Cupid seems to have one with a heart and arrow ^^
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: DoomBunnies on June 04, 2013, 12:17:31 PM
I've actually been looking at the artwork, and they don't all have exaaactly the same face in it. Apple's got a round ball face, but the rest have more shape, with Briar's being the thinnest/heart shaped with a definitely defined chin. So, I'm a bit more hopeful they'll all have their own faces. And maybe skin tone, since they're different shades of white girl too.
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Rhini on June 04, 2013, 12:30:37 PM
since they're different shades of white girl too.

 :lmao:

I really hope we see a different face mold from the protos, which is thnakfully pretty likely. Mattel has a history of using stand in body parts for display models. Ie. Scarah with frankie's head at SDCC
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Zapper on June 04, 2013, 01:00:54 PM
since they're different shades of white girl too.

 :lmao:

I really hope we see a different face mold from the protos, which is thnakfully pretty likely. Mattel has a history of using stand in body parts for display models. Ie. Scarah with frankie's head at SDCC

I don't want to sound rude, Doom, but they have all shades of white covered in that line o,o
Pale, tanned, mediterranean type, redhead, etc.
Needs more diversity beyond "different white girls" ;)

I sooo hope they'll have different face molds.
Someone pointed out that the prototypes looked a lot like Lala!
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: crimsondeity on June 04, 2013, 01:15:01 PM
since they're different shades of white girl too.

 :lmao:

I really hope we see a different face mold from the protos, which is thnakfully pretty likely. Mattel has a history of using stand in body parts for display models. Ie. Scarah with frankie's head at SDCC

I don't want to sound rude, Doom, but they have all shades of white covered in that line o,o
Pale, tanned, mediterranean type, redhead, etc.
Needs more diversity beyond "different white girls" ;)

I sooo hope they'll have different face molds.
Someone pointed out that the prototypes looked a lot like Lala!

I think she meant that in the art, the characters have different shades of white skin; so she hopes that this will be reflected in the dolls as well, instead of just eye/hair color making them unique from each other.
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Gothic_Redemption on June 04, 2013, 01:31:59 PM
While I figure Briar is a POC, I hear you about representation. Briar is Ambiguously Brown, and Cedar is dark-skinned but is literally made of wood. If Briar isn't intended to be POC, the only POC that isn't a background character isn't even human.

/sj rant
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Zapper on June 04, 2013, 01:38:35 PM
While I figure Briar is a POC, I hear you about representation. Briar is Ambiguously Brown, and Cedar is dark-skinned but is literally made of wood. If Briar isn't intended to be POC, the only POC that isn't a background character isn't even human.

/sj rant

I think "ambiguosly brown" nails it.
I simply assumed Cedar was supposed to look stereotypically Italian with the wood aspect only being a minor feature on her limbs.

Oh, and that just occurred to me: what if they'd introduce original "Aladdin" and the princess from hist story later on? Have them be Chinese. That would be so cool!
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: DoomBunnies on June 04, 2013, 01:43:32 PM
Oh I know, and in part added that shades of white girl to reflect that. Briar is tanned? But still very clearly Caucasian. And I agree with all the frustrations about that too- I'm a good, pale and freckled Irish girl, and my mom always hunted down redheaded barbies for me when I was a child because I wanted dolls that looked like me. It irks me a lot that Mattel isn't making characters that reflect the myriad colors people and girls come in- we all get blonde girls are pretty, but so is everyone else.

What I am hoping they do is something similar to the werewolf siblings, where each of them is a different color even though they're all brown wolves, as opposed to Barbie and all her friends being the same shade of white.
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Rhini on June 04, 2013, 01:48:59 PM
i feel like Cerise is supposed to be of asiatic descent but it doesn't come across very well
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Cynosure on June 04, 2013, 01:50:29 PM
I actually always thought that the daughter of Cupid would be a monster with bone wings-  I mean, why bones exactly?  Cupid certainly doesn't have bone wings. Who exactly was her mother ?

Her wings are ribcage bones, and she deals with matters of the heart. The heart is located within the ribcage.

At least, that's how I always thought of it. I thought it was clever, in any case.
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Zapper on June 04, 2013, 01:56:00 PM
I'm a good, pale and freckled Irish girl, and my mom always hunted down redheaded barbies for me when I was a child because I wanted dolls that looked like me.

It's nice to see that redheaded characters are much more prevalent these days. I grew up with the best one: Pippi Långstrump ;)

But there weren't redheads to play with (not that I was much interested in dolls when I was young).
The only one I remember was Disney's Little Mermaid and she didn't have freckles at all.
They're still holding back with freckles, I think. Somehow they're only tolerated when spread out over the nose and nowhere else.

Something is certain with EAH: they don't have the excuse anymore that "Draculaura isn't white, she's pink!" if you know what I mean. This time the characters are clearly human and will need skin tones according to that. I'm optimistic when thinking of the white girls' skin tones.
Making them all pale like Apple would go too much against the character design.

i feel like Cerise is supposed to be of asiatic descent but it doesn't come across very well

"But she's French not Asian!" (<-- legit saw this complaint somewhere around tumblr)
Because, you know, there are no Asian people living in Europe :nuts:
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: DoomBunnies on June 04, 2013, 02:18:35 PM
I'm a good, pale and freckled Irish girl, and my mom always hunted down redheaded barbies for me when I was a child because I wanted dolls that looked like me.

It's nice to see that redheaded characters are much more prevalent these days. I grew up with the best one: Pippi Långstrump ;)

But there weren't redheads to play with (not that I was much interested in dolls when I was young).
The only one I remember was Disney's Little Mermaid and she didn't have freckles at all.
They're still holding back with freckles, I think. Somehow they're only tolerated when spread out over the nose and nowhere else.

I loooved Pippi Longstocking (assuming she's the same gal with gravity defying pigtails) when I was young! And of course they ignore freckles still; they're the devil's kisses, or so Puritans insisted during witch hunts.
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Vertefae on June 04, 2013, 04:01:10 PM
Can we let the race thing go long enough to see what the dolls are even going to look like. I don't come here to read page after page of complaints! I'd like to actually see news about the line!
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Bow Tie on June 04, 2013, 04:13:42 PM
Can we let the race thing go long enough to see what the dolls are even going to look like. I don't come here to read page after page of complaints! I'd like to actually see news about the line!

That's how I felt the day it was announced. That's all I read on tumblr that day as well as the incest/bestiality thing. It's definitely an issue, but it's not something I want to keep reading over and over and over again.
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Rhini on June 04, 2013, 04:18:52 PM
Annnd thirded.  If it really is all that offensive start a WYP thread
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Zombelina on June 04, 2013, 04:29:15 PM
(The Cerise Hood "child of bestiality omgwtf!!!!!!" thing has been driving me NUTS on tumblr. GUYS, y'all are MH fans too, where the WEREWOLVES ARE HUMANOID. Why can you not just carry that over into your EAH headcanon too please :facepalm:) /donenowjusthadtoletthatsteamoff
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Gothic_Redemption on June 04, 2013, 04:57:18 PM
People have been going on about beastiality? Everyone I saw was simply amused by the prospect, not offended. But I think everyone I followed assumed a werewolf. And after all the earliest version I know of , it's a werewolf as the wolf.
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: cleverLC on June 04, 2013, 05:35:37 PM
(The Cerise Hood "child of bestiality omgwtf!!!!!!" thing has been driving me NUTS on tumblr. GUYS, y'all are MH fans too, where the WEREWOLVES ARE HUMANOID. Why can you not just carry that over into your EAH headcanon too please :facepalm:) /donenowjusthadtoletthatsteamoff

There are webcomics...yeah, not going into any more detail.  If you have a dirty mind, you can probably imagine what the webcomics are like.  If you don't have a dirty mind, you probably DON'T WANT TO KNOW.
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: DEStokes on June 04, 2013, 05:45:59 PM
Does anyone know who is running the "Ever After High Dolls" Facebook page?  They are stating a lot of things as fact and I am skeptical where they are getting their information.  They are saying that it's fact that there will be a Legacy Day version of each doll as well as it being fact that Kitty, Lizzie, and Hopper are characters for Ever After High.  I know the former is what a lot of us are hoping for and the latter is something a lot of us believe, but I just can't stand people stating theories as facts.  This is the same page that originally said the split shot of Ashlynn/Hunter was Gretel/Hansel and that Blondie was Alice.

Again, I am only referring to the "Ever After High Dolls" Facebook page, not the actual "Ever After High" Facebook page.
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Rhini on June 04, 2013, 06:02:45 PM
It's just a fan page, so I wouldn't take anything they without a boulder sized grain of salt. Unless there's solid proof it's all just speculation. However, I would think the chances of there being a legacy line are really good, mattel wouldn't go to the trouble in the webisodes and then waste outfits like that.
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: michelle53 on June 04, 2013, 06:03:35 PM
I can't wait for these new dollies to hit the shelves!  Truth be told, I'm itching for any new toys to hit my area shelves!!!  I went on the doll hunt today and found nothing new:(. 

Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Rhini on June 04, 2013, 06:04:13 PM
I know Michelle, I miss the store hunting!
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Firecracker on June 04, 2013, 06:19:15 PM
Everyone seems divided about new cupid, I actually think she's quite lovely.  Even if I'll probably replace those wings with the old bone wings and possibly an old cupid body if I miss that lace.  We don't even know how her doll looks yet and I'm already planning on frankensteining a perfect cupid for me :P
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: nassib on June 04, 2013, 06:25:27 PM
I just saw one (MH Cupid) at TRU about a week ago- I think they are still be sold.  I recall that there were a million on amazon at some point but they seem to have hiked in price since that time.

I really hope the Ever After doll has actual feathered wings- but I am preparing myself for plastic.

I actually always thought that the daughter of Cupid would be a monster with bone wings-  I mean, why bones exactly?  Cupid certainly doesn't have bone wings. Who exactly was her mother ?


They gave her some more backstory. Apparently, she was left on Cupid's doorstep as a baby and he adopted her. One of the characters (Ghoulia, I believe) thinks she might be a Bone Elemental.  I am curious to see how she fits into EAH; will she actually come from the MH "dimension" and just be given a new look because of the world she inhabits? Or will her backstory change and be presented as a new character in the EAH storyline?

they never said who her mother was, but when at a museum on scaris, there is a statue of Venus (the goddess) and Cupid looks a lot like her, so we fans could speculate that she could well be the daughter or grandaughter of Venus.. or just, you know, related to her and Eros in some weird way.

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Am I the only one who doesn't love Cupid's new look?  Her MH doll is one of my favorite designs, she's so elegant and creepy at the same time...and bone wings!  Those bone wings are my fav MH accessory ever!  I've bought several pairs of them just to have them for other dolls.  And...she's a rare bone elemental.  I really dislike the 'normal' feathered wings.  I'll have to wait and see what she looks like.

nope, i'm right there with you. So far i liked MH Cupid better. I think EAH Cupid is nice, but that's it.
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Galactica on June 04, 2013, 06:56:47 PM
I just saw one (MH Cupid) at TRU about a week ago- I think they are still be sold.  I recall that there were a million on amazon at some point but they seem to have hiked in price since that time.

I really hope the Ever After doll has actual feathered wings- but I am preparing myself for plastic.

I actually always thought that the daughter of Cupid would be a monster with bone wings-  I mean, why bones exactly?  Cupid certainly doesn't have bone wings. Who exactly was her mother ?


They gave her some more backstory. Apparently, she was left on Cupid's doorstep as a baby and he adopted her. One of the characters (Ghoulia, I believe) thinks she might be a Bone Elemental.  I am curious to see how she fits into EAH; will she actually come from the MH "dimension" and just be given a new look because of the world she inhabits? Or will her backstory change and be presented as a new character in the EAH storyline?

they never said who her mother was, but when at a museum on scaris, there is a statue of Venus (the goddess) and Cupid looks a lot like her, so we fans could speculate that she could well be the daughter or grandaughter of Venus.. or just, you know, related to her and Eros in some weird way.

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Ooooh-  thanks so much!
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: creedence on June 04, 2013, 08:59:56 PM
I will have to wait to see the dolls in stores because right now they're totally not doing it for me.  I guess I envisioned them differently.  But maybe with the release of these dolls ill be able to find MH dolls easier lol.
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Kobold on June 04, 2013, 09:12:30 PM
While I figure Briar is a POC, I hear you about representation. Briar is Ambiguously Brown, and Cedar is dark-skinned but is literally made of wood. If Briar isn't intended to be POC, the only POC that isn't a background character isn't even human.

/sj rant

I think "ambiguously brown" nails it.
I simply assumed Cedar was supposed to look stereotypically Italian with the wood aspect only being a minor feature on her limbs.

Oh, and that just occurred to me: what if they'd introduce original "Aladdin" and the princess from hist story later on? Have them be Chinese. That would be so cool!

Haha, I would love that! But chances are slim - considering the average bear doesn't even know there is a genie of the ring, I doubt they would pull a nerdy move like that and use the original story.

...If they did though, there would still be a few well-known character from 1001 Nights to use. Sindbad would be a great choice (handsome guy, sailor/ocean theme for clothing!) and while it's a bit meta, Scheherazade would be fantastic as charismatic booky type.  Scratch that, she could be the perfect for a teacher!  :biggrin: 
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Zombelina on June 04, 2013, 09:14:00 PM
People have been going on about beastiality? Everyone I saw was simply amused by the prospect, not offended. But I think everyone I followed assumed a werewolf. And after all the earliest version I know of , it's a werewolf as the wolf.

Oh, yeah, I didn't mean I'd seen offence, just far too many amused/squicked/OMG DID ANYONE ELSE THINK OF... (no, no one else in the history of ever :rolleyes:) posts about it and I'm just tired of it being all up in the tag XD I haven't seen the MH tag babble on like that about Lala x Clawd = bestiality, so why Red x werewolf should be any different is beyond me :lol:

I really really hope we start seeing EAH in stores in July rather than having to waaaait until fall.....
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Rockwella on June 04, 2013, 10:05:38 PM
They always seem to be out months before they say the release is. Lalaloopsy is famous for that!
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Zapper on June 05, 2013, 09:28:16 AM
While I figure Briar is a POC, I hear you about representation. Briar is Ambiguously Brown, and Cedar is dark-skinned but is literally made of wood. If Briar isn't intended to be POC, the only POC that isn't a background character isn't even human.

/sj rant

I think "ambiguously brown" nails it.
I simply assumed Cedar was supposed to look stereotypically Italian with the wood aspect only being a minor feature on her limbs.

Oh, and that just occurred to me: what if they'd introduce original "Aladdin" and the princess from hist story later on? Have them be Chinese. That would be so cool!

Haha, I would love that! But chances are slim - considering the average bear doesn't even know there is a genie of the ring, I doubt they would pull a nerdy move like that and use the original story.

...If they did though, there would still be a few well-known character from 1001 Nights to use. Sindbad would be a great choice (handsome guy, sailor/ocean theme for clothing!) and while it's a bit meta, Scheherazade would be fantastic as charismatic booky type.  Scratch that, she could be the perfect for a teacher!  :biggrin:

I'm not actually thinking they would do it (for the reasons you have just stated). People are just too unfamiliar with the Chinese version. I was merely wishing for something I'd love to see ^^

Oh, I'd take Sindbad over the Huntsman any day, bwaha :cool:
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: SparklerGirl on June 05, 2013, 01:38:00 PM
Can we let the race thing go long enough to see what the dolls are even going to look like. I don't come here to read page after page of complaints! I'd like to actually see news about the line!

Agreed!  :)
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Galactica on June 05, 2013, 02:28:20 PM
Can we let the race thing go long enough to see what the dolls are even going to look like. I don't come here to read page after page of complaints! I'd like to actually see news about the line!

Agreed!  :)
I don't see pages and pages of complaints about race.  I see some people saying here and there that they personally would like some diversity. See lots of other comments about everything else in the world from the outfits they are wearing, to their face molds, to whether or not Little Red was the product of a werewolf or bestiality.

Why is wishing for a Chinese character (say) any more problematic than wishing that Cupid had bone wings instead of feathered wings?  Or any of those other topics?  We're all entitled to our own opinions- isn't the whole point of the thread to discuss this stuff?
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Zapper on June 05, 2013, 03:52:44 PM
Can we let the race thing go long enough to see what the dolls are even going to look like. I don't come here to read page after page of complaints! I'd like to actually see news about the line!

Agreed!  :)
I don't see pages and pages of complaints about race.  I see some people saying here and there that they personally would like some diversity. See lots of other comments about everything else in the world from the outfits they are wearing, to their face molds, to whether or not Little Red was the product of a werewolf or bestiality.

Why is wishing for a Chinese character (say) any more problematic than wishing that Cupid had bone wings instead of feathered wings?  Or any of those other topics?  We're all entitled to our own opinions- isn't the whole point of the thread to discuss this stuff?

Heh, yeah, this thread is called Ever After High Discussion and not Ever After High News ^^#
Maybe create a new thread for just the bare-naked infos? This thread will obviously be about the same stuff over and over again until we have more webisodes, pics of the actual dolls, etc.
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Rhini on June 05, 2013, 03:54:59 PM
Really we need this thread either moved to the Dollhouse or to start a new one there, because though they're made by Mattel, they're not MH.
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: SparklerGirl on June 05, 2013, 04:42:37 PM
Well, we agree to disagree.  Personally I was just enjoying the excitement of the new line, and it seemed like many others were too.  The thread did seem to take a negative turn once the race topic came up, and it became more about a perceived lack of political correctness.  Yes we are all entitled to our opinion.  This is mine.  I come here for a dolly escape, not for debates and complaints.  I get enough of that at work and elsewhere in life.  ;)

I do wish we didn't have to wait so long for the actual dolls, that's for sure.  I can't wait to see them in person!  :)
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Vertefae on June 05, 2013, 06:49:47 PM
It's bad enough on tumblr and Facebook. Could we at least not have it here too?
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: heftysmurf76 on June 05, 2013, 07:05:47 PM
Can't we all just get along?

As the thread starter I'd
A. Prefer if the thread were to stay in the MH sub forum as it's still MH related being a "sister" line (but of course would abide by mod suggestions...I did in fact ask a mod if it was ok to start the thread here in the MH forum BEFORE I did it after all)
 B. Am ok with folks discussing race/issues/boney wings as long as it moves the topic forward and doesn't "fester"
   C.Just want us to all have fun talking about our love for this new line thats by some of our favorite creators
 :biggrin:
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: egyptiondragon on June 05, 2013, 07:13:11 PM
I do think EAH should be considered part of MH as they are the same universe if it wasn't how could cupid go there perhaps it should be made into a sub forum and the new MH arena
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: DEStokes on June 05, 2013, 07:37:58 PM
I just want to find out what Little Bo Peep's daughter's name is.
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: egyptiondragon on June 05, 2013, 08:27:41 PM
I just want to find out what Little Bo Peep's daughter's name is.
ooooooooh me too
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Sprinkles on June 05, 2013, 09:31:47 PM
I just want to find out what Little Bo Peep's daughter's name is.
ooooooooh me too
Me three ^.^ Also, does the frog prince have a name yet?
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: DEStokes on June 05, 2013, 09:49:54 PM
I just want to find out what Little Bo Peep's daughter's name is.
ooooooooh me too
Me three ^.^ Also, does the frog prince have a name yet?

Mattel trademarked Hopper Croakington II the same time as Cerise Hood, Cedar Wood, Raven Queen, and the Charmings.
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Sprinkles on June 05, 2013, 10:28:14 PM
Oh cool :) Thank you.
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Zombelina on June 05, 2013, 11:06:48 PM
I just want to find out what Little Bo Peep's daughter's name is.
ooooooooh me too
Me three ^.^ Also, does the frog prince have a name yet?

Fourthed! I love the look of Miss Peep, her colours and her little bonnet... I'll be very sad indeed if she doesn't get a doll!
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: DEStokes on June 05, 2013, 11:29:29 PM
I just want to find out what Little Bo Peep's daughter's name is.
ooooooooh me too
Me three ^.^ Also, does the frog prince have a name yet?

Fourthed! I love the look of Miss Peep, her colours and her little bonnet... I'll be very sad indeed if she doesn't get a doll!

I don't know if anyone else sees it the same as I do, but to me the pink part of her hair on the sides looks like it was made to mimic a lamb's ears.  I think she's adorable.  My entire life I have loved the Little Bo Peep look.

Also, in the opening of Apple's story, did you see she is coming out of a yarn store with her lambs carrying shopping bags?
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: elonni on June 06, 2013, 01:45:54 AM
The Ever After High Facebook page announced some new trademarks:

Word Mark: DUCHESS SWAN
Goods and Services: GAMES AND PLAYTHINGS; GYMNASTIC AND SPORTING ARTICLES NOT INCLUDED IN OTHER CLASSES; DECORATIONS FOR CHRISTMAS TREES; ALL GOODS IN THIS CLASS
Serial Number: 85947292
Filing Date: May 31, 2013

Word Mark: ROYAL SLEEPOVER
Goods and Services: DOLLS, DOLL CLOTHING AND DOLL ACCESSORIES
Serial Number: 85947328
Filing Date: May 31, 2013

Word Mark: BEDTIME PRINCESS
Goods and Services: DOLLS, DOLL CLOTHING AND DOLL ACCESSORIES
Serial Number: 85947327
Filing Date: May 31, 2013

Word Mark: EVER AFTER ROYALS
Goods and Services: GAMES AND PLAYTHINGS; GYMNASTIC AND SPORTING ARTICLES NOT INCLUDED IN OTHER CLASSES; DECORATIONS FOR CHRISTMAS TREES; ALL GOODS IN THIS CLASS
Serial Number: 85947278
Filing Date: May 31, 2013

Word Mark: EVER AFTER REBELS
Goods and Services: GAMES AND PLAYTHINGS; GYMNASTIC AND SPORTING ARTICLES NOT INCLUDED IN OTHER CLASSES; DECORATIONS FOR CHRISTMAS TREES; ALL GOODS IN THIS CLASS
Serial Number: 85947272
Filing Date: May 31, 2013

Word Mark: ROYALLY REBELLIOUS
Goods and Services: GAMES AND PLAYTHINGS; GYMNASTIC AND SPORTING ARTICLES NOT INCLUDED IN OTHER CLASSES; DECORATIONS FOR CHRISTMAS TREES; ALL GOODS IN THIS CLASS
Serial Number: 85947274
Filing Date: May 31, 2013

Word Mark: SIR BOARS
Goods and Services: TOY FIGURES AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR
Serial Number: 85947295
Filing Date: May 31, 2013
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: DEStokes on June 06, 2013, 05:20:27 AM
I checked a trademark website and there were a few more.

Blondie Lockes in Games and Playthings
Brooke Page in Games and Playthings (and some others)
Legacy Day in Games and Playthings
Madeline Hatter in Games and Playthings
Apple White in Games and Playthings
Darling Charming in Games and Playthings
Ever After High in lots of categories
EA in lots of categories

I still don't think any of those are the daughter of Little Bo Peep.   :(
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Aeryala on June 06, 2013, 07:43:53 AM
I just want to find out what Little Bo Peep's daughter's name is.
ooooooooh me too
Me three ^.^ Also, does the frog prince have a name yet?

Fourthed! I love the look of Miss Peep, her colours and her little bonnet... I'll be very sad indeed if she doesn't get a doll!

I don't know if anyone else sees it the same as I do, but to me the pink part of her hair on the sides looks like it was made to mimic a lamb's ears.  I think she's adorable.  My entire life I have loved the Little Bo Peep look.

I noticed that too, with her hair, and it's super cute.  I hope that translates to the doll. 

Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Kobold on June 06, 2013, 08:08:28 AM
Sir Boars?  Will that be a knight of the round table?   :|

Duchess Swan sounds interesting, probably a character from Swan Lake?   ...considering how any noble title aside from princess has an evil stigma (female + power = ...evil?   >_<)  she just might be the daughter of the black swan.

...or it's a very, very ugly first name, and she's Odette's daughter. But seriously, that's a cat's name at best.
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Rhini on June 06, 2013, 08:11:40 AM
I totally had an EAH dream last night XD They were all taking a cake baking class and the main character was this weird combo of applewhite/ashlynn Ella who could produce bouqets of flowers at will. So this prince trying to impress her gave her a bouquet of dead roses instead which she really liked ....?

Oh my brain   ^^; I don't even know lol
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Gothic_Redemption on June 06, 2013, 10:57:19 AM
Rhini, that's adorable.
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Galactica on June 06, 2013, 11:05:38 AM
Ooooh-

thanks for posting those names!   

Duchess Swan! She must be from Swan Lake! I wonder if it will be the Swan Princess or the Black Swan? 

I wonder who Brooke Page is!?

Sir Boars...  no idea with that one.
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Cynosure on June 06, 2013, 11:31:53 AM
I'm intrigued with "Darling Charming." Dexter and Daring's little sister, perhaps.

Sir Boars just confuses me. Maybe someone's pet?
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Angelkitty21 on June 06, 2013, 12:33:28 PM
I'm intrigued with "Darling Charming." Dexter and Daring's little sister, perhaps.

That's what I hope. SQUEE maybe Howleen body type?!

Quote
Sir Boars just confuses me. Maybe someone's pet?

Oooh, maybe Hunter's pet. Or a teacher.
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: SparklerGirl on June 06, 2013, 12:36:43 PM

I don't know if anyone else sees it the same as I do, but to me the pink part of her hair on the sides looks like it was made to mimic a lamb's ears.  I think she's adorable. 

Aw, so cute!  I agree, she's a gorgeous design and needs to be a doll!
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Lyra on June 06, 2013, 12:42:32 PM
Ooooh-

thanks for posting those names!   

Duchess Swan! She must be from Swan Lake! I wonder if it will be the Swan Princess or the Black Swan? 

I wonder who Brooke Page is!?

Sir Boars...  no idea with that one.

Sir Bors is a Knight of the Round Table...but with the play on Bors/Boars I am guessing he'll be some kind of pig themed knight?

I'm 97.5% sure he'll be a pig themed Knight
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Rhini on June 06, 2013, 12:58:24 PM
Rhini, that's adorable.

XD It was so weird.
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Keelee_von_Cupcake on June 06, 2013, 01:02:57 PM
Ooh, I hope there's a daughter of the Black Swan! I bet her outfit would be amazing. White Swan could be good too, though.
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Rhini on June 06, 2013, 01:04:21 PM
Ooh, I hope there's a daughter of the Black Swan! I bet her outfit would be amazing. White Swan could be good too, though.
Both both!  :cheer:
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Galactica on June 06, 2013, 01:17:23 PM
Ooh, I hope there's a daughter of the Black Swan! I bet her outfit would be amazing. White Swan could be good too, though.

I know- they could really go all out! (Picturing a fabulous costume like in the Black Swan)  TRYING not to get too unrealistic though , hehe
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Keelee_von_Cupcake on June 06, 2013, 01:20:20 PM
Ooh, I hope there's a daughter of the Black Swan! I bet her outfit would be amazing. White Swan could be good too, though.
Both both!  :cheer:

Yes! :frolic: Perhaps like the werecat twins.

Ooh, I hope there's a daughter of the Black Swan! I bet her outfit would be amazing. White Swan could be good too, though.

I know- they could really go all out! (Picturing a fabulous costume like in the Black Swan)  TRYING not to get too unrealistic though , hehe

Oh, I totally am too. :biggrin: A dream!
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: TrixieStix on June 06, 2013, 01:45:04 PM
Just think about the SDCC exclusives then guys......@_@ they could go all out on a specific character and it could be absolutely gorgeous!

They best make a Bo peep doll too :heart: she's a cutie.

Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Zapper on June 06, 2013, 02:10:56 PM
Ooh, I hope there's a daughter of the Black Swan! I bet her outfit would be amazing. White Swan could be good too, though.
Both both!  :cheer:

Yisss! *__*
These new trademarks are very exciting! Seems like they're making this thing big from the very start. I hope my toy funds will be able to hold up ;)
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Gothic_Redemption on June 06, 2013, 03:08:18 PM
I'm assuming Brooke will be some kind of water beastie. Because well... brook. Like a small river.
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Angelkitty21 on June 06, 2013, 03:55:25 PM
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Piggy on the left certainly looks like a Sir.. and other piggy has a pimp hoof ready. XD

Does this bg character look like she could be a swan character? Note the feathers..
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More background characters:
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Maybe these were purposely left plain, so they could be used later/gussied up?
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Galactica on June 06, 2013, 03:58:44 PM

Does this bg character look like she could be a swan character? Note the feathers..
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Ooooooooohhhhhh-  I think you are correct!  I definitely see feathers there-  She looks beautiful- I can't tell if she is the daughter of the black or white swan though! Maybe both!   I hope they make her a doll!!
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Tropical_Sunset on June 06, 2013, 04:02:48 PM
I'm guessing Sir Boar and Duchess Swan are pet names, but we'll just have to wait and see.  I'd be a little disappointed if that were the case.
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: heftysmurf76 on June 06, 2013, 04:09:33 PM

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Maybe these were purposely left plain, so they could be used later/gussied up?
that gal on the left looks like Robin hood's daughter!
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Applejax on June 06, 2013, 05:29:45 PM

I don't know if anyone else sees it the same as I do, but to me the pink part of her hair on the sides looks like it was made to mimic a lamb's ears.  I think she's adorable. 

Aw, so cute!  I agree, she's a gorgeous design and needs to be a doll!

Sixthed! Please make Blondie and Bo jr. Dolls Mattel!
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Angelkitty21 on June 06, 2013, 05:38:39 PM
Whoopsy, forgot one pic
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Possible villain on right?
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Gothic_Redemption on June 06, 2013, 06:15:23 PM
One second, I'm gonna dig something up.

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Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: animal_lover on June 06, 2013, 07:12:57 PM
Oooooo!!! The prince 2nd from the right in the top right corner looks like he could be from beauty and the beast!

And the princess with the long brown hair and blue dress could maybe be belle?

Oh plz plz plz!!! I sure hope I'm right!
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Melissa on June 06, 2013, 07:35:12 PM
I'm assuming Brooke will be some kind of water beastie. Because well... brook. Like a small river.
I was thinking Brooke Page would be the female narrator because it sounds like book page.
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: DEStokes on June 06, 2013, 07:47:42 PM
Top right girl and top left boy are my favorite background characters.
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: DoomBunnies on June 06, 2013, 07:56:25 PM
Whoopsy, forgot one pic
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Possible villain on right?

All I could think watching the webisodes, is that the black haired girl in green is Scarah. She looks like her: Nondescript, boring, black hair and green clothes. So she's Sarah to me.
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: SparklerGirl on June 06, 2013, 10:14:13 PM
Gorgeous!  Thank you so much for sharing.
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: animal_lover on June 07, 2013, 08:31:56 AM
why is the website not working anymore? Does this mean they're doing more stuff to it?!

Post Merge: June 07, 2013, 08:43:05 AM

None of the websites are. You just get redirected to everafterhigh.com. Crap! I never wrote down the codes. Did anyone here write them down? And can you tell me what they are?
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Galactica on June 07, 2013, 09:06:37 AM
One second, I'm gonna dig something up.

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The background princes and princesses as compiled by foreverafterhigh on Tumblr.

Thanks so much for sharing!
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Gothic_Redemption on June 07, 2013, 09:30:13 AM
Anyone have nicknames for the background characters?
So far I've been referring to the few I have named as such:

Grey Princess - brunette in grey
Ginger Princess - redhead
Retro Queen - aqua-haired in the wiggle dress
Peacock Princess - dark girl in teal/purple dress
Sweetie Belle/Miss Muffet - classic lolita with purple/pink hair

Undercut Boy - prince with curly undercut hair
Goth Ponytail Hunk - Middle top boy, self-explainitory

This is all because I am very silly.
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: animal_lover on June 07, 2013, 09:41:29 AM
I'm hoping your "Sweetie Belle/Miss Muffet" is a rebel Alice. I think that would be awesome!
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Galactica on June 07, 2013, 09:43:41 AM
I am so curious about the grey princess- who on earth could she be with those colors?  I agree with some others that the ginger in green must be Robin Hood's kid-  that princess with the turquoise dress is pretty..

The "probable son of Beast" is super cute!

I wonder if they will do a daughter of the Littlest Mermaid?  I know the Little Mermaid turns to foam in the real story- but I don't think they are going to be too concerned with realism.

I'm hoping your "Sweetie Belle/Miss Muffet" is a rebel Alice. I think that would be awesome!

I'm sure there will be an Alice character at some point- and I'm sure she will be a rebel- she's born to it!  Maybe she is the purple pink girl- she's so cute.
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: DoomBunnies on June 07, 2013, 09:47:24 AM
why is the website not working anymore? Does this mean they're doing more stuff to it?!

Post Merge: June 07, 2013, 08:43:05 AM

None of the websites are. You just get redirected to everafterhigh.com. Crap! I never wrote down the codes. Did anyone here write them down? And can you tell me what they are?
There's an Ever After High Wiki that has them all listed, as well as what each site revealed as they went:
Vllage of Book End (http://everafterhigh.wikia.com/wiki/Village_of_Book_End_%28website%29)
Rewrite Destiny (http://everafterhigh.wikia.com/wiki/Rewrite_Destiny)
Royal or Rebel (http://everafterhigh.wikia.com/wiki/Royal_or_Rebel)
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Zapper on June 07, 2013, 09:57:41 AM

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Maybe these were purposely left plain, so they could be used later/gussied up?
that gal on the left looks like Robin hood's daughter!

No way. It's Sweetie Belle and Applebloom ;)
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Galactica on June 07, 2013, 10:01:38 AM
why is the website not working anymore? Does this mean they're doing more stuff to it?!

Post Merge: June 07, 2013, 08:43:05 AM

None of the websites are. You just get redirected to everafterhigh.com. Crap! I never wrote down the codes. Did anyone here write them down? And can you tell me what they are?
There's an Ever After High Wiki that has them all listed, as well as what each site revealed as they went:
Vllage of Book End (http://everafterhigh.wikia.com/wiki/Village_of_Book_End_%28website%29)
Rewrite Destiny (http://everafterhigh.wikia.com/wiki/Rewrite_Destiny)
Royal or Rebel (http://everafterhigh.wikia.com/wiki/Royal_or_Rebel)

Oh thanks for posting the Wiki pages!   I'm really hopeful for pets since they trademarked Nevermore and this series seems to be so similar to Monster High- I love ravens !!

I sure wish they'd hurry with more webisodes and dolls- I am seriously so excited to see them  :biggrin:  I have been just WILD About Fairy Tales since I was in 2nd grade and discovered the original Grimm tales-  and that excitement has never really flagged-

So are these dolls a gimmick? Sure- but bring it on and fast !
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Zapper on June 07, 2013, 10:09:29 AM
Does this bg character look like she could be a swan character? Note the feathers..
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Please let it be true!
I think I'm in love with all the Legacy Day outfits. They just scream "Masquerade Ball"!
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Galactica on June 07, 2013, 10:11:05 AM
Can't some fabulous customizer get started already on a black swan custom? That would be so epic...
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: DoomBunnies on June 07, 2013, 10:33:55 AM
Well, we need the base doll to do the custom of... but I may turn a few of these into customs, if they're pretty enough.
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Zapper on June 07, 2013, 10:35:49 AM
You know what would be amazing? If the Swan character was half/half. One half Swan Princess and one half Black Swan. Like, Princess and Black Swan got together and adopted her XD

Her outfit could be split into one black side and one white side.

(Yes, I know, this is one of those daydreams again. I don't actually think Mattel will make it so)
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Galactica on June 07, 2013, 11:27:22 AM
Well, we need the base doll to do the custom of... but I may turn a few of these into customs, if they're pretty enough.

I wonder if Ghoulia's head (with a total new face of course) on a Catrine body ?

I LOVED in the movie where Natlie Portman grows black swan wings- the way they unfurled at the finale was SO disturbingly beautiful- it gave me the chills!
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You know what would be amazing? If the Swan character was half/half. One half Swan Princess and one half Black Swan. Like, Princess and Black Swan got together and adopted her XD

Her outfit could be split into one black side and one white side.

(Yes, I know, this is one of those daydreams again. I don't actually think Mattel will make it so)

That would totally be cool!   I guess since both the black swan and white swan die in Swan Lake the original story, that is as much of a possibility anything else!  Also- maybe kind of how they twisted it in the Black Swan-  maybe the daughter of the white swan would have a dark side of her personality like the black swan...

I'm not sure how the kid's version actually goes...
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Rhini on June 07, 2013, 11:39:43 AM
One of the oldest fairy tales involves swans shedding their feathers to be beautiful women. A wodsman comes upon one bathing ao he takes her skin and keeps her for a wife.  One day though while he's gone she finds her skin and flies away :)

That legacy day costume looks like it incorporates both to me!
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: animal_lover on June 07, 2013, 11:40:35 AM
why is the website not working anymore? Does this mean they're doing more stuff to it?!

Post Merge: June 07, 2013, 08:43:05 AM

None of the websites are. You just get redirected to everafterhigh.com. Crap! I never wrote down the codes. Did anyone here write them down? And can you tell me what they are?
There's an Ever After High Wiki that has them all listed, as well as what each site revealed as they went:
Vllage of Book End (http://everafterhigh.wikia.com/wiki/Village_of_Book_End_%28website%29)
Rewrite Destiny (http://everafterhigh.wikia.com/wiki/Rewrite_Destiny)
Royal or Rebel (http://everafterhigh.wikia.com/wiki/Royal_or_Rebel)

Thanks for posting! Wasn't there one on the ever after high page too?
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: DEStokes on June 07, 2013, 02:24:12 PM
why is the website not working anymore? Does this mean they're doing more stuff to it?!

Post Merge: June 07, 2013, 08:43:05 AM

None of the websites are. You just get redirected to everafterhigh.com. Crap! I never wrote down the codes. Did anyone here write them down? And can you tell me what they are?
There's an Ever After High Wiki that has them all listed, as well as what each site revealed as they went:
Vllage of Book End (http://everafterhigh.wikia.com/wiki/Village_of_Book_End_%28website%29)
Rewrite Destiny (http://everafterhigh.wikia.com/wiki/Rewrite_Destiny)
Royal or Rebel (http://everafterhigh.wikia.com/wiki/Royal_or_Rebel)

Thanks for posting! Wasn't there one on the ever after high page too?

I think it was DECORATE.
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Angelkitty21 on June 07, 2013, 02:25:52 PM
Can't some fabulous customizer get started already on a black swan custom? That would be so epic...

..maybe if people quit telepathically spoiling my ideas! D:<  /jk I was planning on using the harpy cam for that or a raven custom. Maybe I should just get another one..

another bg pic!
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she appears to be the same character as the middle one in the bottom row of the tumblr pic. Look at those shoes! Rather hoof like methinks?

also
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COME AT ME IF YOU'RE GONNA SWING, BRO! XD

that gal on the left looks like Robin hood's daughter!

..kinda hope not, actually. I just see Robin Hood's daughter as more.. sporty. Or wearing pants at least.

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Spoiler
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Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Applejax on June 07, 2013, 08:16:03 PM
I'm hoping your "Sweetie Belle/Miss Muffet" is a rebel Alice. I think that would be awesome!

I hope they make Miss Muffet. That lavender haired girl would make a perfect doll of her!
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: animal_lover on June 08, 2013, 06:35:53 AM
Personally I'm still hoping she'll be a rebel Alice.  :P

But everyone is entitled to their opinion!  :)

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Oh wait! Or were you talking about the one next to the red head?
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Flitter on June 08, 2013, 01:44:16 PM
I'm interested to see the dolls. I'm not a fan of MH at all but the style of some of these characters looks kinda cute, almost a little Lolita fashion inspired. I wonder how well their outfits will transfer into toy form.
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Lyra on June 08, 2013, 02:03:43 PM
What do people think of this apple white doll? I love how the box looks like a story book and her hair is gorgeous! PROBABLY GLUEY HARD...BUT GORGEOUS

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Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Rockwella on June 08, 2013, 03:09:44 PM
You know what would be amazing? If the Swan character was half/half. One half Swan Princess and one half Black Swan. Like, Princess and Black Swan got together and adopted her XD

Her outfit could be split into one black side and one white side.

(Yes, I know, this is one of those daydreams again. I don't actually think Mattel will make it so)
Oh my gosh YES! Oh I so want this to happen  :biggrin:
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: SweetScoops on June 08, 2013, 03:44:02 PM
Zapper, I like your daydreams! XD
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: michelle53 on June 08, 2013, 06:58:06 PM
I think Apple White is just gorgeous.  I'm really excited about this new line and can't wait to see them in person. 

If they make a Daughter of Robin Hood doll, I will be just beyond happy!!
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Applejax on June 08, 2013, 08:19:11 PM

But everyone is entitled to their opinion!  :)

Post Merge: June 08, 2013, 06:38:33 AM

Oh wait! Or were you talking about the one next to the red head?

The lavender and pink hair girl with the black bow would be a perfect Miss Muffet.
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Acheron187 on June 08, 2013, 09:11:12 PM
Kinda random...

I find it kinda funny the werewolf one is dressed like Red Riding hood
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: SunnieBunny on June 08, 2013, 09:14:57 PM

But everyone is entitled to their opinion!  :)

Post Merge: June 08, 2013, 06:38:33 AM

Oh wait! Or were you talking about the one next to the red head?

The lavender and pink hair girl with the black bow would be a perfect Miss Muffet.

I thought it was suggested that she was the Cheshire Cat? Make sense that she's talking to the Queen of Hearts Daughter.
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Post by: animal_lover on June 08, 2013, 10:08:40 PM
Kitty is the one with the grey/light blue hair in pigtails with the cat ear hat. We were discussing the girl with the pink and purple hair in the pic of all the background princesses a couple pages back.

I could see her being a miss muffet or one of those story characters. But I could also see her being an Alice. I'm just hoping I'm right. I'm not really a fan of blondielocks or the bo peep girl.
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Post by: DEStokes on June 09, 2013, 12:11:12 AM
Kitty is the one with the grey/light blue hair in pigtails with the cat ear hat. We were discussing the girl with the pink and purple hair in the pic of all the background princesses a couple pages back.

I could see her being a miss muffet or one of those story characters. But I could also see her being an Alice. I'm just hoping I'm right. I'm not really a fan of blondielocks or the bo peep girl.

I like everything about Little Bo Peep's daughter except her voice.  She is my favorite background character though, followed by the 3 in my siggy.  I think the middle one is your Little Miss Muffet hopeful?
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Applejax on June 09, 2013, 09:11:44 AM
Yup, me too!
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: animal_lover on June 09, 2013, 09:37:25 AM
Alice!  :lol: Just kidding!
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: MercuryStar on June 09, 2013, 12:35:19 PM
I love those three in your signature, DEStokes... I really hope they get made into dolls.   
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Post by: DEStokes on June 09, 2013, 01:27:28 PM
I love those three in your signature, DEStokes... I really hope they get made into dolls.

I especially want the green haired girl!  She looks so classy!
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Post by: Keelee_von_Cupcake on June 09, 2013, 05:03:17 PM
My favorite backgrounders are definitely Sweetie Belle/"Miss Muffet" and "Goth Ponytail Hunk", hehe! I also love the brunette girl who kisses the Frog Prince, and that red-headed Prince with the crown.

The red-headed girl in the green dress actually reminds me of Peter Pan. I guess that doesn't make much sense. XD And the orange/green color scheme might be Disney specific.

Oh, my kingdom for Beauty and the Beast characters! :lovey:

Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Gothic_Redemption on June 09, 2013, 07:38:59 PM
Peter Pan dresses in leaves. He's usually green in adaptions, including the plays. Well, they book's an adaption of the iroginal play, but Peter forst showed up in another of Barrie's novels... Blargh, timelines. As for the hair, it's usually short and on the darker side. I;'ve seen dark brown, red-brown as with Disney, and dirty blonde.
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: bewilderness on June 09, 2013, 11:25:17 PM
I hope we hear some more news soon.  *bounces*
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Applejax on June 11, 2013, 10:04:13 PM
I hope we hear some more news soon.  *bounces*

Me too! I really hope we hear that they are making a Maddie Hatter doll. I think she is my favorite!
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Rhini on June 11, 2013, 10:10:48 PM
I got another text but it was just a gif of the trailer  :huh: Come on SDCC hurry up!!
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: rosierjay on June 11, 2013, 10:20:45 PM
do they have pictures of the dolls yet?
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Bow Tie on June 11, 2013, 10:51:55 PM
Only Apple and Raven, but they are crappy cellphone shots. They were posted many pages back.
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Katgyrl on June 12, 2013, 04:24:51 PM
Oh my gosh, I just watched the three shows on their youtube site, and I'm already in love with Ever After High. I have to confess I was one of those moms that at first thought MH was creepy, but then the cleverness of the design and the cuteness of the dolls out of packaging grew on me. Fairy tale dolls, on the other hand, I would have no hesitation to buy for my daughter! (and me! :D )
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Applejax on June 12, 2013, 05:25:27 PM
Help Mattel market to us. List your favorite Ever After High and Monster High characters. My faves are Maddie Hatter, Blondie Locks and Draculaura, Howleen.
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: justkitter on June 12, 2013, 06:02:11 PM
:whew: FINALLY got caught up! :whew:

I've only been trying to catch up with you guys since the big reveal :lol:  Holy cow you guys are fast!

I'm not really familiar with Swan Lake, but I love the idea of having two opposite characters a la the Werecat twins :biggrin:  One darker, one lighter.

....but I think we are forgeting the possiblity that Mattel might be using the story of the Ugly Duckling :huh:  Now THAT story I know!  And maybe the target audience would know that story a bit better too.

I much prefer the Swan Lake ideas you guys are throwing out there though :blush: 

*dreams of all the pretty contrasting fashions*
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: rosierjay on June 12, 2013, 07:27:31 PM
i'd love it if they throw in some non-european fairy tales. like momotarou and other eastern stuff.
(momo's my fav.)
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Applejax on June 15, 2013, 01:34:40 PM
Would anyone like to make a list of fairy tales and characters that they could use in EAH?
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Lyra on June 15, 2013, 04:00:18 PM
Would anyone like to make a list of fairy tales and characters that they could use in EAH?

Ooh ooh I will give it my best (lame) try
(I would love to see a proper list by someone, maybe there is one somewhere)


Snow White
Cinderella
Sleeping Beauty
Little Red Riding Hood
Rapunzel

Little Bo Peep
Little Miss Muffet

Alice in Wonderland
Pinnochio

Swan Lake
Giselle
The Nutcracker (OMG I'D DIIIE)

Princess and the Pea
Aladdin

Rumpelstiltskin
Frog Prince/cess
Prince/cess and the Pauper
Jack and the Beanstalk (Jack is girl, maybe Jaque?) The harp is sometimes portrayed as a woman
Robin Hood - Maid Marian etc
Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table - Lady of the Lake, Morgan le Fey! Queen Guinievere. I swear the 'Sir Boars' we already have is a play on sir Bors blah blah

The Little Mermaid
The Snow Queen (disney's movie for this is out soon o_0)

Greek/Roman Gods?
We already have Cupid as a girl

I'd like Artemis/Diana/Selene/Luna, a moon goddess
Venus/Aphrodite
Athena/Minerva

Norse ones? Thor etc (ok I don't know many)



Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Kobold on June 15, 2013, 09:37:28 PM
Noooot sure about gods.  :| Gods belong to mythology - which is very close I agree, but they're not considered fairytales.

(I think Cupid just gets a free pass because it's part of pop culture not, and usually seen or referenced outside mythological setting)



Other cool fairytales:

Vasilisa the fair (and Baba Yaga the witch, and possibly Koukolka the doll? kinda meta though! she culd be accessory to vasilisa ;))

Sindbad
Ali Baba

Donkey skin / Sapsorrow
Snow-White & Rose-Red  (doubt Mattel would do it because of the confusing names)
Hop-o'-My-Thumb  (problematic!)
Thumbelina  (very problematic!)
Wild Swans / 6 swans
The Red Shoes
The shepherdess and the chimney sweep
The steadfast tin soldier ( no way they'd do that one - the tin soldier is missing a leg. He could come with a beautiful paper ballerina as a bonus though!  ;))
Rapunzel


I guess all animal tales and fables like Musicians of Bremen or Turtles & Hare are out!  They would be cool as figures though.)  :lookround:
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Colorscapesart on June 16, 2013, 07:38:06 AM
Just a reminder to check out the new MH Arena....there is an entire EAH subforum!
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Rococo on June 16, 2013, 06:06:16 PM
I'm really excited for these dolls! I don't want to throw judgement around based on that one blurry photo several pages back, but I do hope the actual dolls look better than that and have their own individual face molds. :)
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: honilee on June 18, 2013, 02:33:03 PM
New video: Stark Raven Mad: http://youtu.be/65vaHz0HkI8

I really love this, especially more Maddie, Kitty, and Lizzie! I also like how Baba Yaga made an appearance; I hope this means they're going to branch out into other stories a bit more.
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Kobold on June 19, 2013, 07:12:37 AM
Baba Yaga! ALRIIIIGHT!   :biggrin:
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Galactica on June 19, 2013, 11:42:18 AM
Interesting!  I wonder why that video is not on the Ever after site?
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: animal_lover on June 19, 2013, 06:23:26 PM
I was wondering the same thing.
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Rhini on June 20, 2013, 11:36:00 AM
update from FB ^^

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Shooeesss!
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Post by: DEStokes on June 20, 2013, 11:39:24 AM
update from FB ^^

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Shooeesss!

I love Briar's stockings!
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Rhini on June 20, 2013, 11:40:50 AM
Me too! I don't particularly like her character, but those look really neat and well made (shocker!)
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: DEStokes on June 20, 2013, 11:52:13 AM
It's also cool to see her tan legs next to Apple's whiter than white legs!
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Rhini on June 20, 2013, 12:07:33 PM
Haha I know! Apple's legs look like mine XD
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Katgyrl on June 20, 2013, 12:57:22 PM
Those shoes look awesome! I love the detail on Briar's shoes.
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Zombelina on June 20, 2013, 05:01:11 PM
Haha I know! Apple's legs look like mine XD

*snerk* Mine too! :lol: I am LOVING their tights. Dying for the next teaser now! :faint:
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Rococo on June 20, 2013, 08:43:42 PM
I like Briar Beauty's shoes!

Very excited to see how the rest of the dolls look. Hoping they have individual face molds but I'm not holding my breath.
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Galactica on June 21, 2013, 05:21:47 PM
There are some more sneak peaks on the "Ever After" subboard on the new MH forum :D

Very exciting stuff- I can't wait for Maddie!
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Rhini on June 24, 2013, 12:29:52 PM
Since the MH arena won't let me sign up presently, i'll squee over here! :lovey: SQUEEEE!

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Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Galactica on June 24, 2013, 12:33:03 PM
Beautiful!
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Zombelina on June 24, 2013, 02:43:31 PM
My squeeing cannot be contained to one forum so I will let it overflow here too! :squee: :squee: :squee: :squee: :squee: :squee: (also the squee emoticon exists here and not there! XD)
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: SunnieBunny on June 24, 2013, 04:00:33 PM
She's Gorgeous But NO I don't want to start another collection. But But But....
Hopefully I can contain myself lol.
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: justkitter on June 24, 2013, 05:12:05 PM
I haven't even stepped foot in the EAH sub forum over at the new Arena :lol:  Too much to read, not enough hours of free time (and I spend ALOT of time on the computer :blush:)

Thanks for posting over here, Rhini:)  I'm sure I've missed alot, I'm trying to catch up, I swear!

Hmmmm :wonder: Not sure how I feel about the body.  I love every curve of the MH bodies.  I was hoping EAH would use the same molds:(  Oh well, still a beautiful doll<3
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: TrixieStix on June 24, 2013, 05:50:07 PM
My squeeing cannot be contained to one forum so I will let it overflow here too! :squee: :squee: :squee: :squee: :squee: :squee: (also the squee emoticon exists here and not there! XD)


Good point! :squee:

Let the squee(s) commence!

:squee:    :squee:   :squee:    :squee:    :squee:    :squee:

Hmmmm :wonder: Not sure how I feel about the body.  I love every curve of the MH bodies.  I was hoping EAH would use the same molds:(  Oh well, still a beautiful doll<3

I think their arms are a little bigger, but their clothes fit on MH fine and the stockings fit as well (according to some pics,) height wise, unsure due to skirts covering the top. Raye posted her finds over on the EAH sub forum :D
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Rococo on June 24, 2013, 07:05:34 PM
Beautiful! But is it just me or does her head look absolutely massive?? Lighting issues, maybe?
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: SunnieBunny on June 24, 2013, 07:35:21 PM
I'm interested to see Monster High Comparison to the Ever After High Dolls. To see the difference in body build by Mattel.
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: TrixieStix on June 24, 2013, 08:20:24 PM
Me too! I also want to see them hangin out with the monsters on the shelves.

They are gonna release a doll pic every day?

Mon: Raven
Tue: Apple
Wed: Maddie/B
Thur: Briar/M
Fri: ???

Maybe Friday will be a boy or Cerise hood!~
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: rosierjay on June 24, 2013, 08:21:48 PM
Me too! I also want to see them hangin out with the monsters on the shelves.

They are gonna release a doll pic every day?

Mon: Raven
Tue: Apple
Wed: Maddie/B
Thur: Briar/M
Fri: ???

Maybe Friday will be a boy or Cerise hood!~
Sweet!!
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Zombelina on June 24, 2013, 09:52:53 PM
Maybe it'll be an Ashlynn/Hunter 2-pack?! I forgot who I saw originally suggest that as a thing, but I want it to happen!  :biggrin:
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Bow Tie on June 24, 2013, 10:06:11 PM
It would be awesome if they did an Ashlynn/Hunter 2 Pack. Like how they had the Cleo/Deuce 2 Pack for the original Monster High release. I think they would do it to even out the Royals/Rebels during the first release. BUT! I think they will reveal Blondie.
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: TrixieStix on June 24, 2013, 10:28:28 PM
Maybe it'll be an Ashlynn/Hunter 2-pack?! I forgot who I saw originally suggest that as a thing, but I want it to happen!  :biggrin:
It would be awesome if they did an Ashlynn/Hunter 2 Pack. Like how they had the Cleo/Deuce 2 Pack for the original Monster High release. I think they would do it to even out the Royals/Rebels during the first release. BUT! I think they will reveal Blondie.

OOoh a 2 pack!!! That'd be really perfect. They are both cute :D
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: DEStokes on June 24, 2013, 10:36:52 PM
I didn't think of it until I saw someone say it on Facebook.  What if the 5th is C.A. Cupid?
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Zombelina on June 24, 2013, 11:24:52 PM
I didn't think of it until I saw someone say it on Facebook.  What if the 5th is C.A. Cupid?

Ooh yeah! I could totally see that, too!
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Rhini on June 25, 2013, 10:10:35 AM
Annnd last but not least posting here too

Official promo
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Unofficial sneaky photoshop work by muah
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Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: TrixieStix on June 25, 2013, 11:25:04 AM
Rhini you must be the photoshop master!
 :green:
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Rhini on June 25, 2013, 12:09:02 PM
XD! I can tinker enough to help a little when I can :)

Here's the official promo shot

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Post by: Zombelina on June 25, 2013, 12:59:31 PM
XD! I can tinker enough to help a little when I can :)

Here's the official promo shot

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APPLE! *dieeeees of love* Total perfection!
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: rayedelsol on June 25, 2013, 03:51:35 PM
Can you believe this thing got up to 50 pages and I never came over her to squee with you guys?? :squee:

I'm seriously little-girl-crazy-excited about these! I'm loving each doll more than the last. I'm saving every penny I can so that I can just go in and get them all when they come out. [I'm from the Pokemon generation.... Gotta catch 'em all!]
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: SunnieBunny on June 25, 2013, 04:17:08 PM
Rhini your photo shopped picture is all over facebook
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Rococo on June 25, 2013, 07:17:37 PM
Adorbs. I like Raven better overall though, even with the ridonk collar she has.

If the face molds are the same (I don't have an eye for stuff like this lol) I think the faceups will look different enough for each character that it won't be too much of a shame. Of course, I'd prefer if Mattel showed as much love to EAH as they do MH.
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: Rhini on June 25, 2013, 07:56:27 PM
Rhini your photo shopped picture is all over facebook
LOL!  is it seriously? XD I posted it to the ever after high fan page but got no response...that's too funny.
Title: Re: Ever After High Discussion Thread!
Post by: volleyballlover7 on June 26, 2013, 02:42:57 PM
I'm super excited about this new line of dolls! They look very similar to MH dolls but at the same time they look very unique and cool! I really like the Maddie Hatter character and can't wait for the doll of her to come out!
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