Monster High Discussion Thread

[pukunui]

Just to add to this Lala is her name in the books, which is a FAAAAAAR departure to the doll/webisode continuity as it were, and that seems to be the highest canon (even if I love the more realistic things about the books ).

Ah OK. I haven't read any of the books or watced any of the webisodes.

I think I like "Lala" better than "Ula D". How do you even pronounce the latter? Is it "Oola" or "You-la"?

[Icicle]

Just to add to this Lala is her name in the books, which is a FAAAAAAR departure to the doll/webisode continuity as it were, and that seems to be the highest canon (even if I love the more realistic things about the books ).

Ah OK. I haven't read any of the books or watced any of the webisodes.

I think I like "Lala" better than "Ula D". How do you even pronounce the latter? Is it "Oola" or "You-la"?

Hell if I know, lol. I've pronounced it as "Oola" when wondering out loud with my fiance as they why in the world they even went with that name, since I don't think it's used in the webisodes.. at all, just it seems like the dolls and the webisodes share a continuity. Sounds like she was trying to be a DJ or a rap artist.

[M!ndy]

I think Holt used Ula D in his diary as a reference to Draculaura That's the first I heard of it.

[crimsondeity]

In the first diary, Draculaura mentions that she tries to get all her friends to call her "Ula D" but that they don't always (I always took it as a "Stop trying to make 'fetch' happen" kind of thing lol). It's also mentioned on... the box? of the Clawd/Lala double pack. But it's in a poem that she wrote, so it's still her referring to herself as such.

In the novels, the monsters (or R.A.D.S, as they secretly call themselves) are hiding out among humans; they use nicknames, like "Blue" for Lagoona, and "Lala" for Draculaura. Some of the other characters, like Cleo, kept there original names.

 Back in the day, when the line was still new, there were only handful of us that owned all the dolls, and kept up with all the different canons. We tended to be the source of the majority of conversation and information. One guy in particular LOVED the book canon and began using "Lala" frequently, as opposed to "Ula D" (Draculaura is a bit awkward to type out). It sort of stuck, and is mostly why that nickname has become more prevalent than the other. Probably the one thing from the books the majority of the fanbase uses frequently, since they tend to be the least favorite canon for most people

edit: I believe M!ndy is correct, Holt also refers to Draculaura as "Ula D" once in his diary.

[Keelee_von_Cupcake]

It's pronounced like "Ooh-la", of course, as in "Now, Ula dance!" (A line from The Producers. <3) I think it's adorable. (Even Ula users like me don't add a D. That, I will admit, is rather silly.)

Lala will always be Lagoona to me. <3 Draculaura already has a cute nickname in Ula, while Lala is Lagoona's best option.

[Argentum-Zeena]

Since it's a fairly new thread, perhaps I should join in proper now, rather than lurk
My MH collection is rather itty bitty compared to most of yours. The horrid availability around me doesn't help. It's gotten even worse during the summer, with all of the kids out of school...

On another note, do any of you have tips for a newbie seamstress. like me? I'm trying to make a summer dress for my girls, but it looks...less than desirable.

[pukunui]

Thanks for the thoughts re: Lala vs Ula D. I think I'll stick with Lala for now.

On a semi-related note, I've taken to referring to my Nefera as "Neffie". Just thought I'd mention it.

[Icecrystalline]

Argentum:
Try youtube, I've found some great things there in the past, I suggest barbie dresses and then making appropriate adjustments!
xxx

[saply]

In the first diary, Draculaura mentions that she tries to get all her friends to call her "Ula D" but that they don't always (I always took it as a "Stop trying to make 'fetch' happen" kind of thing lol).

LOL

[pukunui]

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[rimmu]

From Monster high forum:

On Monday, June 25, 2012, a U.S. federal trademark registration number 85660649 was filed for WYDOWNA SPIDER by MATTEL, INC. with the description DOLLS, DOLL CLOTHING AND DOLL ACCESSORIES.

http://www.monsterhighdolls.com/forum/topics/finally-a-trademark-for-daughter-of-arachne

Daughter of Arachne?

[saply]

tuneful should be happy! ^_^

[Tagi]

From Monster high forum:

On Monday, June 25, 2012, a U.S. federal trademark registration number 85660649 was filed for WYDOWNA SPIDER by MATTEL, INC. with the description DOLLS, DOLL CLOTHING AND DOLL ACCESSORIES.

http://www.monsterhighdolls.com/forum/topics/finally-a-trademark-for-daughter-of-arachne

Daughter of Arachne?

Don't tease me! Make it true!

[pukunui]

From Monster high forum:

On Monday, June 25, 2012, a U.S. federal trademark registration number 85660649 was filed for WYDOWNA SPIDER by MATTEL, INC. with the description DOLLS, DOLL CLOTHING AND DOLL ACCESSORIES.

http://www.monsterhighdolls.com/forum/topics/finally-a-trademark-for-daughter-of-arachne

Daughter of Arachne?

Awesome! I hope they're not planning on releasing her any time soon, though. My wallet needs a break.

"Widowna Spider", eh? Hmm. I wonder how they came up with that one ... 

[PandaBerryInSpace]

I sure hope this is Daughter of Arachne. *_*