Monster High returns again!

[Charcoal Flower]

I wish, I had know about this earlier.

[Carrehz]

Smyths Toys has MH in stock! G3 has hit UK!!!

They have sig Clawdeen, Frankie, Cleo, Lagoona and Draculaura (the one I went into today had sold out of Draculaura completely, or maybe just hadn't put any out? they seemed to be halfway through a store reset, so idk... but they did have a shelftag for her), Clawdeen's bedroom, and the Ghoulmobile. Clawdeen is the second version with the stripey shirt, so I guess we probably won't get the moon shirt version over here, aw.

Having seen them in person now: Cleo's alright but still doesn't do it for me (I still hate that her bandages aren't painted - I like the idea of molded-on bandages, but without paint it looks weird/wrong), Frankie looks better in person than in photos (I love her loooong legs, I just wish her neck wasn't so short), Lagoona looks worse (I'm just not a fan, sorry )... excited to see Draculaura. the car playset is meh... Clawdeen's bedroom I liked a little less than I did from the photos, but I still want it :p Though I thought it was a bit overpriced considering it doesn't come with a doll or anything. Might try and wait for a sale.

but Clawdeen herself is gorgeous omg I've been having a bad day and she really cheered me up. Her little freckles are sooooo darling. I so missed going on monster hunts! <3 I hope more of the line shows up over here soon.

[shockponie]

Aw, yay!!!  I’m glad she’s showing up in the UK. I totally agree with you, Carrehz; Clawdeen is so pretty. Love her!

I am eager to see the Skulltimate Secrets line. I want Frankie in that hat.

The leaked scarisian Lala set looks a bit boring to me, but I’d have to see it in person.

[Lady Frostbite]

Here's the listings for those interested.

So i take it £30 is the new normal for dolls now?  I'll keep watching as I'm still hoping for the throwback B&W dolls, I will absolutely get those!

[Leave a Whisper]

MH Drop - MH Skullector Elvira Doll – Mattel Creations
https://creations.mattel.com/pages/mh-drop-mh-skullector-elvira-doll

Elvira was always so cool

[Carrehz]

I don't care for the new Draculaura set, either. Pretty boring and not too different to the other G3 Lauras.

I LOVE Elvira!!! Sooo pretty. Her face translated really well into the MH style.

[brightberry]

Elvira is such a cute idea for a monster high doll! I really like that they made one.

I also still keep hoping they'll re-release the b&w dolls.  I got a giftcard for Christmas and got the Draculaura because I like her boxart most.  But I want all of them.

I saw a listing a month ago of someone with 50 b&w clawdeens with damaged boxes.  It kind of makes me wonder if something happened to the shipment and Walmart didn't want to put them on its shelf? 

I do think G3 monster high is wonderful.  But my shelves are full of my G1s and I don't want to get rid of anyone.  My biggest regret in this decision is the coffin bean.  I adore it.

[Carrehz]

Sainsbury's also has the signature MH dolls! They didn't have much stock (just one of each character, minus Frankie who I assume had already sold) but it's great to see them showing up in more stores.

[Taffeta]

I saw the new MH in Smyths today, a whole section of them plus Clawdeen's bedroom playset or something. I have to be honest, I'm not attracted to any of them. Lala looks worse in person than I thought she did in photos, and I already thought she looked odd. I can't get used to Frankie's change in colouring, and while Clawdeen is probably the best of them, she didn't really grab me. But eh, that's saving me some money.

I think maybe it's to do with the colour saturation on the dolls. It's very "there" somehow, it's not as subtle as on the G1 dolls. Not sure if that even makes sense but anyway. They look a lot cheaper than the G1, but are more expensive.

Still, it was nice to see them. The doll aisle in our Smyths is basically LOL surprise - Rainbow High - MH - Miraculous Ladybug *lol*

[brightberry]

I just saw these on youloveit.com

https://www.youloveit.com/dolls/2863-monster-high-skulltimate-secrets-fearidiscent-series-2023-dolls.html

I have to say that these look amazing to me.  I really like Frankie and Draculaura.  But the others are looking good too.

[Lady Frostbite]

OOO Frankie and Clawdeen look UUH-mazing, Lagoona look SO much better! I still find the blue-pupil look on Cleo really offputting, she looks dead ... no pun intended. I think this is the closest we're gonna get to a winter line.

I would have killed for a G1 winter line ... *crai*

[shockponie]

Oh cool! I adore that Frankie! *swoon*

[Carrehz]

They're... okay. Don't really have any strong feelings about them either way tbh. This gen is very same-y :/
Clawdeen's about the best of the lot, though idk if I'd want her. I do like her tops though.

I like the canopic jar details inside Cleo's locker, is that Hissette on one of them??

Also I don't get why they're called "Fearidescent" since there aren't really any iridescent details on them...?

I forgot to post this before. New Mattel Creations line, Haunt Couture Midnight Runway:

https://creations.mattel.com/en-gb/pages/monster-high

Frankie's being released tomorrow (Feb 10th) and Cleo and Spectra will be released later. fingers crossed Cleo releases last cause I really like her <3 The others are alright, I like Frankie's jacket.

Also apparently the World's Smallest MH figures are out since I've seen some pics of those around. I hope I can find them online for a good price, I really want them! They're so tiny and cute!! People are whining about them being "ugly", not sure what sort of quality they expect for something that's about the size of a pinky finger... lol.

According to this, Amazon also briefly had listings up for Abbey, Clawd and Skulltimate Secrets series 3 feat. Frankie, Draculaura (how many Skulltimate dolls do these two need???), Toralei and Twyla. Hope we get pics of those soon!

[shockponie]

Does anyone want to see my SS Frankie?
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This set is so fun; I love the little coffee. Mismatched shoes. 

[brightberry]

@shockponie  Wow, that looks really cute!