I'm Mexican. I think the doll is beautiful. It incorporates some traditional mexican elements like the skull make up and the sombrero, but I have to agree the dress is totally inspired by spanish flamenco dresses and not by mexican garments. The name María García might be stereotypical, but we can't deny it's a very common name in spanish speaking countries.
Hola bebe ! Sabes la historia sobre La Catrina/Catrin y las Calaveras Garbanceras ? Lee sobre ello y luego regresas a comentar que no es correcto el uso de elementos españoles xd
@@Mandoxc It is really common, with the older generation though. There is a reason why it's pretty easy to think of Maria and Garcia. Yea, it's very lazy too, kinda expected them to use a cooler name from our culture. Welp.
@@DarienSchatz Conozco la historia de la Calavera Garbancera. Dije que estoy de acuerdo en que el vestido está inspirado en los vestidos de flamenco y no en prendas mexicanas, sin hacer ningún juicio sobre si es correcto o no. Lee bien los comentarios antes de responder.
@@DarienSchatz si aunque en nuestra cultura hay ciertos aspectos españoles que fueron incorporados la muñeca se supone que es una colector basada en una tradición mexicana pero tal cual parece más un estereotipo que tienen los gringos de dicha tradición. Tanto las Barbies de día de muertos cómo Skelita tienen un mejor diseño en ese aspecto.
The fact that they were able to put a marigold on the box but went for roses for the dress is so confusing. Also, naming her Maria Garcia is like naming River something along the lines of John Smith, and the purple hair is so out of place in my opinion.
@@farcamp Not really, It's more about the fact that it felt a little bit lazy. Rainbow high always has very creative names, so i think it was a let down :(
@@farcamp its like John/Jane doe Maria Gracia is just so basic for a name considering we have so many beautiful names that could have been used (not saying maria garcia isnt beautiful) also when have they said that name isnt mexican enough? Youre just making stuff up to be mad
I'm from Mexico, and the doll combines Mexican elements as the make up, the "Sombrero Charro" and the boots make me remember the mariachi. Maybe the roses could have been changed for Cempasúchil flowers. I hope that the doll would be sell here soon.
I love the box and the makeup on her, even the color scheme i enjoy. but its disappointing to hear that shes culturally inaccurate. It really wouldnt have been that hard to get a mexican designer (or at least a consultant!) on this, especially when shes a collector doll :(
As a Mexican, she looks alright in terms of culture I guess the dress is not very accurate the barbie dia de muertos dolls have more culturally accurate dresses (generally Mattel cares more about accurate representation and MGA more about "aesthetics") . Still I'll pass on it because of the price and I'm not in love with the doll.
OK, a Mexican called María here, and I have a looot to say too. - José Guadalupe posada, The artist behind La catrina created it as a reflection of the Mexicans that tried to dress up as Spanish people after they conquered us, so it makes sense that the dress looks like a flamenco dress. The catrinas aren’t usually dressed up in traditional mexican clothes, that combination is a little bit more recent. - About the purple hair: in “Día de muertos” we decorate the altars with the colors black, orange and purple, the black means death, the orange means life, and the purple means the combination of both of them. - If you were born and raised in Mexico, the name Maria Garcia doesn’t seem stereotyped, it actually sounds familiar, and I really like to see a doll with my name. - The artwork is giving me “Virgen de Guadalupe” and the lights in the box kinda looks like a Capilla or Nicho, they’re places where we put our religious images. I really understand how hard it is for the designers to really get the Mexican culture, and the difficulties of putting all the details in just one doll, but don’t worry, they did an excellent job. 🖤💀
I was surprise when I saw the halo and the golden heart, which reminds me of the repretations in art of the "Sagrado Corazón de Jesús" (Jesus's Sacred Heart) or the "Sagrado Corazón de María" (Mary's Sacred Heart). Now I imagine an old grandma seeing the doll and put it next to statues of saints. I don't know if was intentional or just for the aesthetics, but it gave the doll a catholic connection with is present in Dia de los Muertos. It's common see altar with images of the saints the disease used to pray to. And yeah. Maria, any variation or combination with other names is very common. There is a saying "Todos los hombres son José y todas las mujeres son María" ("Every man is a Joseph and every is a Mary")
@@montielstudio That’s a whole entire different thing babe💕 the design and cut on the Rainbow divas is clearly not a flamenco dress. This outfit the doll is wearing isn’t what Mexicans would wear on this day typically. This dress literally is from Spain. Mexico is a Latin American country and although it does have Spaniard influence, that doesn’t mean it is…. THIS is European.
I am Mexican and this doll is an offense to my traditions because even though the doll itself is beautiful, it does not reflect the culture of the Día de muertos at all. I have seen people from outside Mexico who really believe that this is the culture of the celebration of the "Día de muertos" and it is not. They are getting the wrong idea due to lack of MGA research. Each country has its cultures, its traditions and they defend them, but this doll is by far a mockery of my country. says Día de los muertos and not día de muertos. even in that simple detail they decided NOT to investigate
I feel the same exact way. Every time I see this doll I get mad it even made it out as a product bc how is it that it came out so bad. It’s really not that hard to get right if you actually did the research and it’s not like the research is super hard. Overall just by looking at the doll nothing about it says dia de muertos.
to other people (myself) this is how atleast i see people dress for ddlm. it’s for sure more of a modern take to it, but i do see some of the incorporation they added to her. the makeup first of all, and her mariachi hat. i find her to be fine but that’s just me.
@@juangrande1842 what are you talking about ? where are u seeing this kind of dress anywhere near ddlm? It’s not even a mexican traditional dress at all, it’s a spanish flamingo dress that’s been around for ages so it isn’t modern either
definitivamente está hermosa la muñeca!! pero si creo que los diseñadores debieron informarse un poquito más con alguien 100% originario de México, en primer lugar, según mi humilde opinión, el sombrero está fabuloso, pero no es propiamente de la festividad, es en general representativo de la cultura mexicana, pero no en específico del día de muertos, creo que sale sobrando, el vestido, que está precioso! si tiene aire español, de baile flamenco, las botas, definitivamente hacen juego con el sombrero! jajajaja, creo que si hubieran sacado la "RH fiesta mexicana" hubieran estado mejor hubicadas las botas y el sombrero, 😊. el tocado y el maquillaje están muy bonitos, esos si van, creo que le hubieran puesto el cabello negro 😉, el bolso muy lindo, pero hubiera estado espectacular si hubiese sido blanco y con su nombre en la frente, eso me hubiera vuelto loca!!!! me encantó la caja y el moño de cempasúchil, y el detalle de su escenario con luz,👍. creo que si la compraré, y le voy a cambiar el vestido por uno más acorde😊😊 mil gracias por mostrarla, ya quería verla!!! 👍👍👍💝
@@DarienSchatz la Catarina garbancera de Guadalupe Posada NO lleva sombrero de mariachi, es un sombrero de ala ancha pero no de charro, y si efectivamente el origen de su creación fué una cosa españolada, pero nuestra tradición es muy amplia, y tiene muchos matices, incluso de un estado a otro, y este vestido de esta muñeca es de estilo español, y no creo que sea por "imitar" el estilo español como en su origen lo quiso hacer notar José Guadalupe Posada. y si tienes mucha más información, pues se agradecería que nos ilustraras con tu sapiencia en lugar de atacar o nomás criticar
@@AS-rc1jr bien cagados loscoleccionistas xd QUIEREN REFERENCIA PERO NO APROPIACION PERO TAMPOCO COPIA PERO A LA VEZ REINTERPRETACION PERO A LA VEZ QUE RESPETEN LA REFERENCIA ORIGINAL PERO CON ALGO NUEVO Xd Mandales mensaje a MGA Xd Diles que le metan mas diseño xd
Here’s my opinion my parents are from Mexico and I’m Mexican American since I’m born here. I do celebrate Dia de Los Muertos with my parents and sibling. Yes she’s gorgeous, yes she has some nice details. But her dress is a dress from Spain, the flamenco dress. If you look up dresses for dia de los muertos/Mexican dresses, the dresses look WAYY different. I also want to point out her name Maria Garcia…it seems stereotyped. It’s like the name Jane Doe (or John Smith) a name that not unique. Dia de Los Muertos is a colorful tradition about death and remembering family members and for me at least this doesn’t represent my cultural well at all. For 130 it’s way to much for being not correct. This is my opinion about the controversial doll. Edit: Yes I know her name is super common many people in my own family have Maria as their name and my mom knows people with last names of Garcia! I do not have a problem with the names just a little upset they MGA couldn’t think of something a bit more creative. I’ve seen other people in this comments and Instagram comments say the same thing about her name too! And again it’s my opinion! Everyone have a good day or night
@@AzurasLunarEclipse it’s not. The mariachi hat doesn’t make sense. Looks like they just added it bc it’s Mexican. The crown also doesn’t make sense bc why do we have roses instead of cempasúchil which is an important part of day of the dead and yet it’s nowhere to be found on the doll. The only thing that says day of the dead is the face paint and its a very small portion of the whole holiday. The holiday thrives in colors and this doll is pretty sad with just red and purple. Hair could have been traditional wrapped in colorful ribbons and theres various traditional hairstyles to choose from and the dress is dead as well, it’s lacking vibrant colors. Not to mention it’s a Spanish dress. Overall I think this doll is extremely lazy bc it’s really not that hard.
@@skullectorz I’m Mexican I don’t see any issue with the same Sure it’s common But it’s a real common name I’ve know lots of Maria’s And a lot of Garza and Garcia My last name is Garza so I don’t like you guys complaint about my last name being stereotypical
@Razmin Fox I think it’s less about how common the name is and more about it compared to the others. I know a bunch of Marias and a bunch of Garcias. But almost all Rainbow High dolls have a name that pertain to either their color/theme or talent. You don’t see them naming the other dolls something like Jennifer Jones.
1) She is certainly a doll that was poorly made to represent a culture/holiday/Celebration. And the design team clearly only took inspiration from the barest of surface information. 2) Objectively, her price is quite high for what you get. Including the light box, which is, admittedly a nice touch. 3) The doll herself is quite lovely, and certainly had a lot of work out into the face paint. Which is done nicely. The bone hand molds are cool & I love the hair. (But if there are defects, we have bigger issues) I'll get her when she's on sale, heavily discounted. I enjoy the doll, but recognize that she's a missed opportunity & an ominous sign for future collector dolls.
I mean, traditionally La Catrina is dressed in form fitting mermaid gowns, kinda like this one... I mean just because it's red doesn't make it a flamenco dress, in fact La Catrina's fashion is inspired by French fashion... And if you look at old paintings or statues of her, you'll see that she wears a big hat with form fitting clothes...
The shape of the dress actually looks like a Sevillana dress, and while actual mexican culture is a mix of spanish colonization with indigenous culture, still is very distinctive from Spanish culture. Throghout the years La Catrina has been adopted as an icon for the Día de Muertos festivity, adapting the traditional costumes and cultural motifs depending on the state, so adding a sombrero de charro on a designer's dress doesn't make it mexican.
@@CapitainBeefhartfanO excuse me, no YOU ARE TOTALLY WRONG Xd Do your research on La Catrina and Las calaveras garbanceras and then come and talk your talk
@@DarienSchatz With no attempts at making this a war, I can say that I know about José Guadalupe Posada's cartoon and Diego Rivera's portray of a Catrina, so I would suggest that maybe you could go back and take a look at them and see then this RH doll, which still looks more like a stereotype than accurate representation of a country's tradition, considering that La Catrina can adapt the cultural motifs in México, and supossedly this character is representing her Mexican heritage (reading her description in the box) and... very little is being represented. As a mexican myself, and being Día de Muertos my favorite festivity, I know about my culture more than what an US company claims to know, considering other US companies, like Mattel, has done more research and including mexican designers or with mexican ascendence.
I didn't loved her when I saw the first pictures but now that I see her "in person" I think that she's Beautiful! Everything is stunning. The Box, the faceup, the outfit and all the Items are really good! And the backlight is perfect to display her in all her glory 🥰
Im Mexican and i just think it’s perfect, I see it’s perfect representation, since de Dia de Muertos celebration is really big I think they did great, the orange flowers are called cempasúchil and it’s a flower used to decorate on the DDM celebration, I think the doll is gorgeous, make up is gorgeous, hair is gorgeous, I just think everything is perfect and better than Barbie, I’d really love to see an Lol Omg Día de muertos doll (Edit: I think Maria is a way too stereotypical name for Mexican characters so I think we should get another one)
This doll has huge references to Dolce and Gabanna wich are Italians, it's so disappointed to see her as a Día de Muertos doll, I barely see my culture on her :( , btw great review I really love you content❤️
So all people from Mexico have just one culture? What would a 100% totally accurate doll with Mexican culture look like to you? Would a person from Chihuaha agree with a person from Yucatán, would people from Campeche, Sinaloa or Tamaulipas all agree on what that would look like…or are you perpetrating cultural stereotypes just like this doll?
@@farcamp No existe un traje que represente a todo el pais cómo tal, México es tan rico en trajes típicos y tradiciones que sería imposible poder colocar uno que englobe a todo el país, pero eso si, pudieron tomar uno de todos los que tenemos y hubiese estando perfecto porque para mí eso sí me representa, y en caso de que no se quisieran quebrar la cabeza pudieron poner el vestido en color negro y ya no habría tanto problema, no toma mucho tiempo investigar al respecto, amo Rainbow High y estaba muy emocionada por la muñeca pero pensar que se les pasó algo tan importante como eso me indigna y más por el precio 🥲, independiente de lo que te acabo de decir, la muñeca es preciosa eso no se lo quita nadie, si a ti te gusta quien soy yo para decirte que no la compres?, Debo aclarar que es mi opinión y lo que siento al respecto.
Soy de México y es muy estereotipada 😭 No niego la calidad pero es que simplemente parece un collage de todo lo que tiene que ver con México y con el día de muertos 😭
Los colores me están volviendo loca también. Porque el pelo morado? Y porque rojo y negro? Jett y Lily ya tienen esos colores. Ellos no podrían darnos algo lindo con maravillas y trenzas?? pero nooooo 😭
Peor aún ni si quiera tiene algo de México el vestido es español, las botas son de pirata hasta la bolsa que creí sería algo típico de calaverita tienen un diente de que simula oro osea eso es como de piratas no ? Wtf ahora el sagrado corazón de Jesús quien nos impuso la región católica fue España esto es una falta de respeto una burla a México y la conquista
I think the doll and her outfit are gorgeous and am so happy I got her. I’m going to display her in her box as well. I appreciate the quality of this doll and her presentation.
This doll reminds me of a Catrina for those who don’t know what that is look it up. I think this is a gorgeous doll I would like to think the doll is named Maria in honor of the Virgin Mary. I think the sombrero is represented to be similar to a catrina some statues have sombreros. The flower piece reminds me of the Virgin Mary as well as she has spikes around her and she often is accompanied by roses red and white. Yes marigolds are flowers of the dead but this doll has references to other pieces of Mexican culture which I think they tried to include.
I see it like this too ! In honor of the Virgin Mary but not too much of dia de los muertos, i understand if the price is why everyone’s all angry but overall the doll I have no comments
Maria is so beautiful, love her details. It’s to bad her price is so expensive! I thought Lily Chang was impossible to get. Really appreciate your review Dom, you’re always so helpful!
The Chinese New Year doll was done way better over all as a doll and with all her accessories. This doll is beautiful but I agree with the others about her actual outfit and overall portrayal of Dia de Los Muertos. It does suck that these US companies profit off of our culture.
It's sad because she looks really cool, especially in box with the lights. But the whole inaccuracy just puts me completely off from her. Not to mention the hefty price tag on top of that. I would hate if they made a doll that was supposed to be my culture and they added all these elements from an adjacent culture to it. I love how it was too late to change her after they read the hate online, so they just slapped a marigold on the front to make it all better 😂
I think making the eye sockets of the skull so large to allow for eye makeup and eyebrows ends up looking like an inhuman skull. It’s as if she’s painted on a squirrel or bird skull, and loses all human facial anatomy, so she looks very odd.
I'm Mexican and this doll really doesn't represent tradition, I'm sorry but it's the truth, the quality is amazing but it is not worth the price and it also looks more like a doll of the virgin María than a doll of Día de muertos
@@diegosalazar9488 pero esta muneca hace referencia a las catrinas deldia de muertos hahaha insisto, investiguen origen yluego ponganse al pedo, esta muñeca esta muy bien pensada
My biggest issue is tiger lily was $80 she was so beautifully made and came with a 2nd outfit!! While we get 1 outfit, a hat change, and inaccurate clothes for $130!!!! They could have done so much with this. I just feel they could have done better for sure
I love this doll!!! I'm half Mexican and I don't mind the design liberties with the doll. My Mexican side doesn't celebrate Day of the Dead because they're not Catholic so I'm not that familiar with what's okay and what isn't buuuuut as a doll celebrating Hispanic Culture and the Mexican Community I think once again this artistic doll is a great offering 😊. I think it's getting to a point really where all Hispanics are really coming together and celebrating each other's culture, and I think that unity and amalgamation is really represented through this GORGEOUS doll. 💝💖💝💖
The box is truly the most gorgeous doll box I’ve ever seen and her face is much prettier than the stock pictures. For everything else, she doesn’t seem to represent Dia de Muertos and yikes about that cost!
La Catrina or La Calavera garbancera was initially depicted wearing French clothing from the late 1800s to early 1900s. But later interpretations of La Catrina was shown wearing more traditional clothing. Either versions are still relevant when celebrating Dia de Muertos.
MGA might have been trying to blend 'cultural elements', like they did with Lila Yamamoto. But, Maria is *gorgeous,* no doubt...and *that display box...!* 😍
Thank you for doing the unboxing on this video, I just ordered Maria from Amazon, she’s on sale for $43 , and I really wanted to know how to unbox her properly so I can display her nicely but still take her out of the box 😁
I can't speak about the Cultural aspect of the doll, but she is too expensive! MGA thinks that because they throw lighting in the box, that it is ok to charge $130. I was lucky enough to get all three of them from Barbie, and I will wait for this years doll to premier. Great review Dom...
I was wondering if that's a skeleton leotard underneath the dress or just a top? She's very cool! Hope the price comes down. I own all 3 of the Mattel Barbie Dia De Muertos dolls (2 females, one male) and I think (don't quote me) they are culturally correct and I love them all. A little odd that MGA didn't take a little more effort to produce a great representative cultural doll..I mean that is what they set out to do right? Maybe Mattel has one up on MGA when it comes to this doll.......
How difficult would it have been for the company to do a little research to make sure this accurately reflected the culture appropriately? Putting her in a Spanish flamenco dress is absurd. What a shame, this could have been so great. But they really blew it.
Hi Dom! Thanks for doing such a terrific and detailed doll review! It’s much more beautiful than I expected . My daughter saw and now wants to wear the flamenco dress like this one . All the hoopla aside, we’re just simply enjoying the beautiful details and your great video. Thanks for a great video as always
I don’t have such a problem with it but I would have preferred that it had been 100% culturally accurate. I hope MGA learns that if they are going to make a doll that represents a culture, it should be completely accurate. But it is a very nicely designed doll. And the packaging is high quality but it’s definitely not worth that price. Lol
But anyways, people could always support Mexican-owned shops that make handmade authentic and culturally accurate dolls than from a big company like MGA. Idk just a thought.
La Catrina or La Calavera garbancera was initially depicted wearing French clothing from the late 1800s to early 1900s. But later interpretations of La Catrina was shown wearing more traditional clothing. Either versions are still relevant when celebrating Dia de Muertos.
Her dress is Spanish not Mexican. This color palette is too dark Día De Los Muertos is about celebrating loved ones who’ve passed, Not to seem sad or dark, Her hat is ok, her face paint is ok, but everything else is a HARD pass, the dress should’ve been bigger more brighter, Roses were the wrong choice of flowers it should’ve been marigolds, marigolds are to signify the ones who passed to cross over spiritually also 130?.. Lily was 80, she came with an extra outfit and shoes, and extra accessories while all Maria has is earrings,purses,and hat. What I’m getting at is I hate Maria.
I'm mexican and i'm agree the doll is very beautiful but perhaps some mexicans expected more, our tradition is very colorful and knowing the work that MGA does we imagined something stunning, full of details like the cempasúchil flowers, the "papel picado", the bag would have been amazing as a sugar skull. For example, when you see skelita calaveras from monster high you immediately think of the day of the dead, she is gorgeous. Thank you for your excellent reviews
I would use that tag as a book mark I'm not even going to lie. With the Marigold it's such a lovely piece. I think she's lovely as a doll. For the cultural stuff I can't speak but I love the smaller details with the makeup and the little heart with the light burst. I don't think I'd drop 130 on her though.
In my mind she was so hyped but super disappointed in the actual doll 1. She could have had brown hair and been the first brown color doll seeing as she came with a sombrero and those cool boots they could have gone mariachi and added some orange to compliment 2. They could have gone full fantasy there are soo many ways to do the face and soo much inspo from actual people and makeup artists compared to the makeup on so many rainbow high dolls that are out now and the ones coming up in the Halloween line we know they can do better 3.the dress so many gorgeous dresses that are native to Mexico and you go with a flamenco dress????? This dress is beautiful but not for the dia de los muertos doll So many routes this girl could have taken but they mashed it together and we're like good enough
As a MEXICAN... I'm outraged that they wrote "MEJICANO," but at the same time, I'm sad... because this means they didn't research this beautiful tradition. It looks made by a SPANISH person and not a MEXICAN person. So sad. The dress is a complete mess. The makeup is ok, and the color selected for the hair is HORRIBLE. Also, the artwork on the box is beautiful, but the colors are a complete mistake. I think this is the worst doll design they made. 😔 I was so excited about this doll because I'm MEXICAN U___U. I wanted a good representation of it. And maybe I will buy it because I want to make her look better. BTW I love your channel. I enjoyed watching your videos and bought some dolls because of your reviews. ♥
A Spanish person can make a perfect doll that represents Mexican culture as well a Mexican can do the same with a Spanish doll. It doesn’t matter where are you from, what matters it’s how profesional and good at you job are, in this case is making a doll 👍🏻
I am Hispanic and Tex/Mex. Price is the killer. Specially because of inflation going on too. I think the look is cute. I have seen quince dresses that use charro hat and other details from a charro look into a quinceanera dresses. Roses were i am from are more popular choice to use. I would say it is a more American spin of the dia de los muertos that i could see on a runway. So i can see the conflict as it isn't about Mexican heritage, it is more of a fashion look. But because we don't have face to designer to know for sure who creater of the look is Mexican or Hispanic. There are elements that did have care put into the doll, and i personally have intrest in them, and because i am Tex/Mex i am used to seeing people doing their own takes towards the holiday because the resources where i am are diffrent. I think if they tried again, besides a price adjuster. The doll would need special designers and them to be stated
I’m Mexican and this doll is not an offense. Not every doll has to have the same traditional dress like Barbie and skellita have. I’ve seen that dress being used before on dia de los muertos figurines. If you don’t like it don’t buy it periodt.
Originally I was not a fan, and then came the controversy. But after seeing this presentation I just ordered her and she arrives before Xmas 😀. £97 is a lot for a doll, but I have Lily, Jett, and I am picking up Roxie today so why not? Normally I throw the box (except for Lily's as it is so beautiful) but this one is definitely a keeper.
I’m Hispanic I think this doll is every every Beautiful and well-made and it has a lot of nice details but it’s still very culturally un-accurate it kinda looks like some Spirit Halloween costume in my opinion especially with the skeleton shirt underneath the dress and the skeleton hand jewelry
I really enjoy this channel. The criticism expressed in my post is not directed at this channel or the wonderful human behind it. These are just my personal thoughts. I think the doll is absolutely gorgeous and expensive yes. But I had to purchase her and can't wait to see her in person! Many Latin American countries celebrate "Day of the Dead" as it is not exclusive to Mexico. For example, it has been debated that the holiday may have gained its recent popularity due to a "rebranding" of an earlier Spanish tradition during the 20th century. I understand that this is one of many possible origin stories of the "Day of the Dead" as its history is vast, has many divergencies and spans decades if not hundreds of years. Many "modern" holidays have very ancient roots and have over time been Christianized, sanitized and simplified. Cultural practices have spread amongst the world's peoples for millennia and these practices continue to blend, change and evolve. Humans by nature are social and we like to share our religions, celebrations, cuisines, philosophies, beliefs, etc... with each other. Sharing and adopting in this context is normal and positive. Rainbow High's message is primarily about inclusion and celebrating fashion, regardless of race, color, sexual orientation, etc. The "controversy" about this doll seems to exist only for controversy's sake and is mostly baseless. I would encourage anyone who might think this doll is an example of "Cultural Appropriation" to study what "Cultural Appropriation" really means, the history behind it, and how misusing the term "Cultural Appropriation" only serves to discourage understanding, tolerance and acceptance.
Honestly I am not in favor of the design, many say that it looks Spanish because of its dress but it is because of the colors that were used if it were of another color nothing would be said. I am Mexican and it really annoys me a little that they will not bother to investigate what is Día de Muertos. If you are going to profit from other people's festivities at least you have to have the decency to interpret it as best as possible (And to top it off in the description say "Mejicano"😮💨😮💨)
Crees que no sé al respecto, porque crees que estoy comentando. Tengo derecho de dar mi opinión como tú que te la pasas respindiendole a todos los que ves opinando al respecto, el más ofendido pareces tú
I just bought the Heather greyson doll, and some of the mystery accessories. I think I'm going to try collecting all thr rainbow high and shadow high dolls, I really like their looks!
For those who say she's "Incorrect" she's really not, as someone who studies history and is Mexican 🇲🇽, "La Catrina" or "La Calavera Catrina" was made by Mexican artist José Guadalupe Posada in 1910. She was made as Satire to criticize the dictatorship of Porfirio Díaz and the upper classes that supported him during the Mexican Revolution. She traditionally wore clothes that were Spanish inspired by the Upper Class and some references indigenous cultures, that rehabilitated her into a Mexican national symbol.
Do I see the problem? Yes. Do I think it is worth so much controversy? No. For example, if the dress were purple and the hair was black there wouldn't be so much of an issue about it. And the controversy is not so much about the "flamenco dress" or the obvious Spanish influence on the doll, because in Mexico there are catrinas with red dresses and headdresses made with roses and they are not a violation of our Mexican traditions. But the main problem was that whoever designed the doll wanted to stray so far from the Barbie Día de Muertos image that they ended up doing something that bordered on the wrong thing. I love the doll, but for that price it could be closer to a traditional catrina and all they needed was a little more research.
Compared to something like OMG collector dolls that have stands that light up she's super pricey, but I do admire all of the detail that went into her design. Box art is beautiful. I'd like to see her with that hat on for real.
this is super disappointing, but whats worse is it's not the first time. i don't understand why they would think this was a good idea after the backlash for the lila yamamoto doll lol like read the room
She is just all wrong. I’m Mexican and the first thing that I noticed was the dress. It literally looks like a Spanish flamenco dress, which is an entirely different culture! And the symbolic flower for Dia de los Muertos is a marigold, NOT roses. The holiday overall is very colorful and dresses feature tons of detailed (again COLORFUL) embroidered designs. And on top of all of this, she is not at ALL worth $130! Lily Cheng was $80 and she came with TWO outfits. I bet they’re gonna try to justify it with the lights on the box, but that’s a gimmick literally no one asked for. Not to mention the NAME, like really? That’s the most stereotypical name they could have possibly chosen. And the bio! I HATE that anytime there’s a “Hispanic” character they always mix in random Spanish words, that’s just not at all how anyone talks.
I’m Mexican. Both of my Grandmas are named Maria Garcia, and so is two of my cousins. It’s probably the most common Mexican name for women. I am very familiar with Mexican culture as I study it in college currently, and I have to say, this is extremely offensive. It’s like making a 4th of July doll and dressing her in a native American headdress and american flag gown.. and naming her Mary Jo.
Maybe it looks better in person, but making her hair the same color as the background *and* the LEDs though... probably not the best decision cuz it just all blends in. Unless that's the point, then that's pretty clever. There's a reason a lot of RH dolls are inflating in price real fast on top of getting less stuff. Since most of their stuff are made in China and with the current things going on over there... it's not a surprise anymore.
The ONLY ones qualify to have a serious opinion on this doll is the ones who ACTUALLY celebrate Dia De Los Muertos. Not just any Mexican who wants to chime in and give their opinion without knowing exactly what is being celebrated. I my self and my family ACTUALLY celebrate Dia De Los Muertos. Is a special day to celebrate your loved ones who have passed away and leave out their favorite food and things for them for when they come visit us at night. We pray and put their pictures up in a beautiful alter made of flowers candles and their favorite foods and things. I hate it when people want to chime in and say it's racist or they don't agree with whatever yet they aren't Mexican or Mexicans that don't even celebrate the holiday. And yes it is a holiday for those that dont know it's a celebration we celebrate our loved ones.
Something I find so bizarre is that all the promo images show the area around her eyes to be the same colour the rest of her skin, but the boxart and the actual doll have a darker area around the eyes (which obviously looks much better.) She looks so much worse in the promo images because of this. I still won't be getting her either way because the price is insane (and will be worse in the UK if we even get her) and I honestly hate her colour scheme and I'm not a fan of the dress either. She feels like a doll that was meant to be kept in her box, but she doesn't have an accurate and appealing enough design to merit being a display piece in my opinion. Plus I just don't really keep any of my collectables in box but that's just the kind of collector I am. 🤷♀️
I like box. It's got lights and a stage for the doll. The doll is pretty, but they really should've checked if the design of the doll was cuturally accurate before making the doll itself.
I love her I think I wanna buy her but I don’t know about what the controversy me because her hair is purple but I love her dress and the gloves she’s really pretty and the light is amazing
The doll is pretty, but definitely needs more Marigold elements than roses. I mean her name is Maria Garcia with sounds like Mari-gold, but I'm puerto rican and my girl is Jewel Richie💚💚💚
Another issue I have with the face is that her make up looks like a luchador mask, it’s just awful. I don’t understand why the make up was made to look like a mask.🤔
She gives my Jenny Rivera dress. She always wore this type of dress and it looks lovely. But I see what people mean. The only thing I don’t like about the doll is her hair, and she wore a similar dress. Rip queen.
I do love this doll ...very beautiful....she may not be traditional....but this is a rainbow high doll ....so it's a rainbow high version ....lily cheng was not exactly traditional and yet people adored her🤷♀️ ......one thing I will say is her nose isn't correct...it looks unfinished....the whole nose would look better blacked out ....but other then that I like her ....but she will never be available in uk ....and even if she was she would cost uk collectors over £200 ....the price tag is crazy ....Did we really need a light up box????????NOPE....has this significantly upped the price ...YES .... The doll is beautifully made ..very detailed....but no extra outfit....I prefer lily cheng personally...she was value for money and came with more ....
I'm Mexican. I think the doll is beautiful. It incorporates some traditional mexican elements like the skull make up and the sombrero, but I have to agree the dress is totally inspired by spanish flamenco dresses and not by mexican garments. The name María García might be stereotypical, but we can't deny it's a very common name in spanish speaking countries.
Hola bebe !
Sabes la historia sobre La Catrina/Catrin y las Calaveras Garbanceras ?
Lee sobre ello y luego regresas a comentar que no es correcto el uso de elementos españoles xd
It's common, but really Maria Garcia? Theres a million names and thats the one they chose. Seems lazy
@@Mandoxc It is really common, with the older generation though. There is a reason why it's pretty easy to think of Maria and Garcia. Yea, it's very lazy too, kinda expected them to use a cooler name from our culture. Welp.
@@DarienSchatz Conozco la historia de la Calavera Garbancera. Dije que estoy de acuerdo en que el vestido está inspirado en los vestidos de flamenco y no en prendas mexicanas, sin hacer ningún juicio sobre si es correcto o no. Lee bien los comentarios antes de responder.
@@DarienSchatz si aunque en nuestra cultura hay ciertos aspectos españoles que fueron incorporados la muñeca se supone que es una colector basada en una tradición mexicana pero tal cual parece más un estereotipo que tienen los gringos de dicha tradición.
Tanto las Barbies de día de muertos cómo Skelita tienen un mejor diseño en ese aspecto.
The fact that they were able to put a marigold on the box but went for roses for the dress is so confusing. Also, naming her Maria Garcia is like naming River something along the lines of John Smith, and the purple hair is so out of place in my opinion.
AJAAAA! MY MOM WAS SAYING THE SAME THING ABOUT THE NAME!! THEY GAVE HER THE MOST BASIC-STEREOTYPICAL MEXICAN NAME
so are you saying that “Maria Garcia” isn’t Mexican enough?
@@farcamp Not really, It's more about the fact that it felt a little bit lazy.
Rainbow high always has very creative names, so i think it was a let down :(
@@farcamp its like John/Jane doe Maria Gracia is just so basic for a name considering we have so many beautiful names that could have been used (not saying maria garcia isnt beautiful) also when have they said that name isnt mexican enough? Youre just making stuff up to be mad
I'm from Mexico, and the doll combines Mexican elements as the make up, the "Sombrero Charro" and the boots make me remember the mariachi. Maybe the roses could have been changed for Cempasúchil flowers. I hope that the doll would be sell here soon.
I love the box and the makeup on her, even the color scheme i enjoy. but its disappointing to hear that shes culturally inaccurate. It really wouldnt have been that hard to get a mexican designer (or at least a consultant!) on this, especially when shes a collector doll :(
She is just culturaly ofensive...
Do you even know ANYTHING about catrinas / calaveras garbanceras ? Xd
EXACTLY
@@da_hodgepodge6508 hahaha well hahaha as catrinas are supposed to be tho hahaha do your own research on them
@@da_hodgepodge6508 she’s not lmao snowflake
they easily could Google it or sth like that.
As a Mexican, she looks alright in terms of culture I guess the dress is not very accurate the barbie dia de muertos dolls have more culturally accurate dresses (generally Mattel cares more about accurate representation and MGA more about "aesthetics") . Still I'll pass on it because of the price and I'm not in love with the doll.
OK, a Mexican called María here, and I have a looot to say too.
- José Guadalupe posada, The artist behind La catrina created it as a reflection of the Mexicans that tried to dress up as Spanish people after they conquered us, so it makes sense that the dress looks like a flamenco dress. The catrinas aren’t usually dressed up in traditional mexican clothes, that combination is a little bit more recent.
- About the purple hair: in “Día de muertos” we decorate the altars
with the colors black, orange and purple, the black means death, the orange means life, and the purple means the combination of both of them.
- If you were born and raised in Mexico, the name Maria Garcia doesn’t seem stereotyped, it actually sounds familiar, and I really like to see a doll with my name.
- The artwork is giving me “Virgen de Guadalupe” and the lights in the box kinda looks like a Capilla or Nicho, they’re places where we put our religious images.
I really understand how hard it is for the designers to really get the Mexican culture, and the difficulties of putting all the details in just one doll, but don’t worry, they did an excellent job. 🖤💀
I was surprise when I saw the halo and the golden heart, which reminds me of the repretations in art of the "Sagrado Corazón de Jesús" (Jesus's Sacred Heart) or the "Sagrado Corazón de María" (Mary's Sacred Heart).
Now I imagine an old grandma seeing the doll and put it next to statues of saints.
I don't know if was intentional or just for the aesthetics, but it gave the doll a catholic connection with is present in Dia de los Muertos. It's common see altar with images of the saints the disease used to pray to.
And yeah. Maria, any variation or combination with other names is very common. There is a saying "Todos los hombres son José y todas las mujeres son María" ("Every man is a Joseph and every is a Mary")
Danke für ihren Beitrag! Sehr gut erklärt und hat mir sehr weitergeholfen! 👍🏻🌹
I think that the doll’s dress looks like the flamenco dresses we have here in spain 💃🏽
so... rainbow divas are wearing a flamenco dress? or just because is red?
@@montielstudio the divas dresses look nothing like a flamenco dress
@@montielstudio That’s a whole entire different thing babe💕 the design and cut on the Rainbow divas is clearly not a flamenco dress. This outfit the doll is wearing isn’t what Mexicans would wear on this day typically. This dress literally is from Spain. Mexico is a Latin American country and although it does have Spaniard influence, that doesn’t mean it is…. THIS is European.
No conoces la historia de las calaveras garbanceras / catrinas xd asi que no puedes opinar
Well Mexico was a colony of Spain so it's not that strange.
I am Mexican and this doll is an offense to my traditions because even though the doll itself is beautiful, it does not reflect the culture of the Día de muertos at all. I have seen people from outside Mexico who really believe that this is the culture of the celebration of the "Día de muertos" and it is not. They are getting the wrong idea due to lack of MGA research. Each country has its cultures, its traditions and they defend them, but this doll is by far a mockery of my country.
says Día de los muertos and not día de muertos. even in that simple detail they decided NOT to investigate
I feel the same exact way. Every time I see this doll I get mad it even made it out as a product bc how is it that it came out so bad. It’s really not that hard to get right if you actually did the research and it’s not like the research is super hard. Overall just by looking at the doll nothing about it says dia de muertos.
she looks like she is from spain more than mexico.
That's so unfortunate, I'm so sorry that your culture was not accurately realized. Shame on mga for not doing decent research on Mexican culture.
to other people (myself) this is how atleast i see people dress for ddlm. it’s for sure more of a modern take to it, but i do see some of the incorporation they added to her. the makeup first of all, and her mariachi hat. i find her to be fine but that’s just me.
@@juangrande1842 what are you talking about ? where are u seeing this kind of dress anywhere near ddlm? It’s not even a mexican traditional dress at all, it’s a spanish flamingo dress that’s been around for ages so it isn’t modern either
definitivamente está hermosa la muñeca!! pero si creo que los diseñadores debieron informarse un poquito más con alguien 100% originario de México, en primer lugar, según mi humilde opinión, el sombrero está fabuloso, pero no es propiamente de la festividad, es en general representativo de la cultura mexicana, pero no en específico del día de muertos, creo que sale sobrando, el vestido, que está precioso! si tiene aire español, de baile flamenco, las botas, definitivamente hacen juego con el sombrero! jajajaja, creo que si hubieran sacado la "RH fiesta mexicana" hubieran estado mejor hubicadas las botas y el sombrero, 😊. el tocado y el maquillaje están muy bonitos, esos si van, creo que le hubieran puesto el cabello negro 😉, el bolso muy lindo, pero hubiera estado espectacular si hubiese sido blanco y con su nombre en la frente, eso me hubiera vuelto loca!!!! me encantó la caja y el moño de cempasúchil, y el detalle de su escenario con luz,👍. creo que si la compraré, y le voy a cambiar el vestido por uno más acorde😊😊
mil gracias por mostrarla, ya quería verla!!! 👍👍👍💝
INVESTIGA SOBRE EL ORIGEN DE LAS CATRINAS / CALAVERAS GARBANCERAS Y LUEGO VIENES A OPINAR HERMANA !
@@DarienSchatz wey cierra el osico es su opinión
@@gabrielagreste975 como ves que no mi perro ? Xd
@@DarienSchatz la Catarina garbancera de Guadalupe Posada NO lleva sombrero de mariachi, es un sombrero de ala ancha pero no de charro, y si efectivamente el origen de su creación fué una cosa españolada, pero nuestra tradición es muy amplia, y tiene muchos matices, incluso de un estado a otro, y este vestido de esta muñeca es de estilo español, y no creo que sea por "imitar" el estilo español como en su origen lo quiso hacer notar José Guadalupe Posada. y si tienes mucha más información, pues se agradecería que nos ilustraras con tu sapiencia en lugar de atacar o nomás criticar
@@AS-rc1jr bien cagados loscoleccionistas xd QUIEREN REFERENCIA PERO NO APROPIACION PERO TAMPOCO COPIA PERO A LA VEZ REINTERPRETACION PERO A LA VEZ QUE RESPETEN LA REFERENCIA ORIGINAL PERO CON ALGO NUEVO Xd
Mandales mensaje a MGA Xd
Diles que le metan mas diseño xd
Here’s my opinion my parents are from Mexico and I’m Mexican American since I’m born here. I do celebrate Dia de Los Muertos with my parents and sibling. Yes she’s gorgeous, yes she has some nice details. But her dress is a dress from Spain, the flamenco dress. If you look up dresses for dia de los muertos/Mexican dresses, the dresses look WAYY different. I also want to point out her name Maria Garcia…it seems stereotyped. It’s like the name Jane Doe (or John Smith) a name that not unique.
Dia de Los Muertos is a colorful tradition about death and remembering family members and for me at least this doesn’t represent my cultural well at all. For 130 it’s way to much for being not correct.
This is my opinion about the controversial doll.
Edit: Yes I know her name is super common many people in my own family have Maria as their name and my mom knows people with last names of Garcia! I do not have a problem with the names just a little upset they MGA couldn’t think of something a bit more creative. I’ve seen other people in this comments and Instagram comments say the same thing about her name too! And again it’s my opinion!
Everyone have a good day or night
is everything but the dress and name true to the holiday or not?
@@AzurasLunarEclipse it's not true to the holiday, i'm mexican too and it's very stereotypical to name her María García
@@AzurasLunarEclipse it’s not. The mariachi hat doesn’t make sense. Looks like they just added it bc it’s Mexican. The crown also doesn’t make sense bc why do we have roses instead of cempasúchil which is an important part of day of the dead and yet it’s nowhere to be found on the doll. The only thing that says day of the dead is the face paint and its a very small portion of the whole holiday. The holiday thrives in colors and this doll is pretty sad with just red and purple. Hair could have been traditional wrapped in colorful ribbons and theres various traditional hairstyles to choose from and the dress is dead as well, it’s lacking vibrant colors. Not to mention it’s a Spanish dress. Overall I think this doll is extremely lazy bc it’s really not that hard.
@@skullectorz I’m Mexican I don’t see any issue with the same
Sure it’s common
But it’s a real common name
I’ve know lots of Maria’s
And a lot of Garza and Garcia
My last name is Garza so I don’t like you guys complaint about my last name being stereotypical
@Razmin Fox I think it’s less about how common the name is and more about it compared to the others. I know a bunch of Marias and a bunch of Garcias. But almost all Rainbow High dolls have a name that pertain to either their color/theme or talent. You don’t see them naming the other dolls something like Jennifer Jones.
1) She is certainly a doll that was poorly made to represent a culture/holiday/Celebration. And the design team clearly only took inspiration from the barest of surface information.
2) Objectively, her price is quite high for what you get. Including the light box, which is, admittedly a nice touch.
3) The doll herself is quite lovely, and certainly had a lot of work out into the face paint. Which is done nicely. The bone hand molds are cool & I love the hair. (But if there are defects, we have bigger issues)
I'll get her when she's on sale, heavily discounted. I enjoy the doll, but recognize that she's a missed opportunity & an ominous sign for future collector dolls.
I mean, traditionally La Catrina is dressed in form fitting mermaid gowns, kinda like this one... I mean just because it's red doesn't make it a flamenco dress, in fact La Catrina's fashion is inspired by French fashion... And if you look at old paintings or statues of her, you'll see that she wears a big hat with form fitting clothes...
The shape of the dress actually looks like a Sevillana dress, and while actual mexican culture is a mix of spanish colonization with indigenous culture, still is very distinctive from Spanish culture.
Throghout the years La Catrina has been adopted as an icon for the Día de Muertos festivity, adapting the traditional costumes and cultural motifs depending on the state, so adding a sombrero de charro on a designer's dress doesn't make it mexican.
@@CapitainBeefhartfanO and a flamenco dress doesn't make her Spanish either...
@@CapitainBeefhartfanO excuse me, no YOU ARE TOTALLY WRONG Xd
Do your research on La Catrina and Las calaveras garbanceras and then come and talk your talk
@@DarienSchatz With no attempts at making this a war, I can say that I know about José Guadalupe Posada's cartoon and Diego Rivera's portray of a Catrina, so I would suggest that maybe you could go back and take a look at them and see then this RH doll, which still looks more like a stereotype than accurate representation of a country's tradition, considering that La Catrina can adapt the cultural motifs in México, and supossedly this character is representing her Mexican heritage (reading her description in the box) and... very little is being represented. As a mexican myself, and being Día de Muertos my favorite festivity, I know about my culture more than what an US company claims to know, considering other US companies, like Mattel, has done more research and including mexican designers or with mexican ascendence.
@@CherryDarlingno1 Yeah, neither mexican, she's as mexican as Taco Bell's food!
I didn't loved her when I saw the first pictures but now that I see her "in person" I think that she's Beautiful! Everything is stunning. The Box, the faceup, the outfit and all the Items are really good! And the backlight is perfect to display her in all her glory 🥰
Don't know if anyone will ever see this, but Walmart marked these down from $129 to $35!!!
Im Mexican and i just think it’s perfect, I see it’s perfect representation, since de Dia de Muertos celebration is really big I think they did great, the orange flowers are called cempasúchil and it’s a flower used to decorate on the DDM celebration, I think the doll is gorgeous, make up is gorgeous, hair is gorgeous, I just think everything is perfect and better than Barbie, I’d really love to see an Lol Omg Día de muertos doll (Edit: I think Maria is a way too stereotypical name for Mexican characters so I think we should get another one)
Sadly she looks like she's from Spain. She's beautiful but she's beautiful for Spain and not for us mexicans
This doll has huge references to Dolce and Gabanna wich are Italians, it's so disappointed to see her as a Día de Muertos doll, I barely see my culture on her :( , btw great review I really love you content❤️
Hopefully they can learn and do better. Thank you.
not just Italians... Super problematic Italians
So all people from Mexico have just one culture? What would a 100% totally accurate doll with Mexican culture look like to you? Would a person from Chihuaha agree with a person from Yucatán, would people from Campeche, Sinaloa or Tamaulipas all agree on what that would look like…or are you perpetrating cultural stereotypes just like this doll?
@@farcamp No existe un traje que represente a todo el pais cómo tal, México es tan rico en trajes típicos y tradiciones que sería imposible poder colocar uno que englobe a todo el país, pero eso si, pudieron tomar uno de todos los que tenemos y hubiese estando perfecto porque para mí eso sí me representa, y en caso de que no se quisieran quebrar la cabeza pudieron poner el vestido en color negro y ya no habría tanto problema, no toma mucho tiempo investigar al respecto, amo Rainbow High y estaba muy emocionada por la muñeca pero pensar que se les pasó algo tan importante como eso me indigna y más por el precio 🥲, independiente de lo que te acabo de decir, la muñeca es preciosa eso no se lo quita nadie, si a ti te gusta quien soy yo para decirte que no la compres?, Debo aclarar que es mi opinión y lo que siento al respecto.
@@farcamp you obviously can’t grasp this conversation as a whole bc the point flew above ur head
Awesome review, it was exciting to be able to see the doll unboxed so early when the pre-orders are just starting to hit!
Soy de México y es muy estereotipada 😭
No niego la calidad pero es que simplemente parece un collage de todo lo que tiene que ver con México y con el día de muertos
😭
Los colores me están volviendo loca también. Porque el pelo morado? Y porque rojo y negro? Jett y Lily ya tienen esos colores. Ellos no podrían darnos algo lindo con maravillas y trenzas?? pero nooooo 😭
Peor aún ni si quiera tiene algo de México el vestido es español, las botas son de pirata hasta la bolsa que creí sería algo típico de calaverita tienen un diente de que simula oro osea eso es como de piratas no ? Wtf ahora el sagrado corazón de Jesús quien nos impuso la región católica fue España esto es una falta de respeto una burla a México y la conquista
I´m Mexican and I love this doll! The dress, the hat, the paint... all! love it! MGA brings art every single time!
I think the doll and her outfit are gorgeous and am so happy I got her. I’m going to display her in her box as well. I appreciate the quality of this doll and her presentation.
She's Gorgeous... I'm getting her. Great Job on her reveal, thanks Dom.
This doll reminds me of a Catrina for those who don’t know what that is look it up. I think this is a gorgeous doll I would like to think the doll is named Maria in honor of the Virgin Mary. I think the sombrero is represented to be similar to a catrina some statues have sombreros. The flower piece reminds me of the Virgin Mary as well as she has spikes around her and she often is accompanied by roses red and white. Yes marigolds are flowers of the dead but this doll has references to other pieces of Mexican culture which I think they tried to include.
I see it like this too ! In honor of the Virgin Mary but not too much of dia de los muertos, i understand if the price is why everyone’s all angry but overall the doll I have no comments
I think she’s so stunning but it’s a shame she’s so expensive and she isn’t culturally accurate
Other brands are way more expensive and give you less... Matel for example.
@@montielstudio Yeah, but at least Mattel do research better, and include actual mexican designers to do them.
Maria is so beautiful, love her details. It’s to bad her price is so expensive! I thought Lily Chang was impossible to get.
Really appreciate your review Dom, you’re always so helpful!
My wife just got hers today she found it for $64 on Walmart website😉👍
The Chinese New Year doll was done way better over all as a doll and with all her accessories. This doll is beautiful but I agree with the others about her actual outfit and overall portrayal of Dia de Los Muertos. It does suck that these US companies profit off of our culture.
This is what I'm saying! Tiger lily is so beautiful, 2 outfits and for $80. While Maria has 1 outfit, a hat, for $130?? Like the math ain't mathin
I imagine Lily was actually designed by a Chinese designer whereas I'm not sure Maria here was afforded the same treatment :(
China makes the doll.
It's sad because she looks really cool, especially in box with the lights. But the whole inaccuracy just puts me completely off from her. Not to mention the hefty price tag on top of that. I would hate if they made a doll that was supposed to be my culture and they added all these elements from an adjacent culture to it. I love how it was too late to change her after they read the hate online, so they just slapped a marigold on the front to make it all better 😂
I think making the eye sockets of the skull so large to allow for eye makeup and eyebrows ends up looking like an inhuman skull. It’s as if she’s painted on a squirrel or bird skull, and loses all human facial anatomy, so she looks very odd.
I'm also Mexican, and I'm not mad about this doll. Sure, it's not 100% accurate. But if I could buy this, I would in a heartbeat. 😂💖
I'm Mexican and this doll really doesn't represent tradition, I'm sorry but it's the truth, the quality is amazing but it is not worth the price and it also looks more like a doll of the virgin María than a doll of Día de muertos
Las catrinas no son una "tradicion" mexicana xddd investiga su origen xd
@@DarienSchatz pero el día de muertos si, nunca me referí a las catrinas we sjdjdb xd
@@diegosalazar9488 pero esta muneca hace referencia a las catrinas deldia de muertos hahaha insisto, investiguen origen yluego ponganse al pedo, esta muñeca esta muy bien pensada
@@DarienSchatz que agresivo, es solo una opinión, nunca dije que la muñeca fuera fea
Sabes que existen diferentes puntos de vista verdad?
@@DarienSchatz nada ardido
We de que literal solo expuse que hay elementos que ni al caso con lo que representa
My biggest issue is tiger lily was $80 she was so beautifully made and came with a 2nd outfit!! While we get 1 outfit, a hat change, and inaccurate clothes for $130!!!! They could have done so much with this. I just feel they could have done better for sure
China made the dolls.
She’s 50$ now on Amazon, I just bought herrr
And she's surprisingly 30 on eBay now. I'm really thinking about getting her
I love this doll!!! I'm half Mexican and I don't mind the design liberties with the doll. My Mexican side doesn't celebrate Day of the Dead because they're not Catholic so I'm not that familiar with what's okay and what isn't buuuuut as a doll celebrating Hispanic Culture and the Mexican Community I think once again this artistic doll is a great offering 😊. I think it's getting to a point really where all Hispanics are really coming together and celebrating each other's culture, and I think that unity and amalgamation is really represented through this GORGEOUS doll. 💝💖💝💖
I’m so excited this doll is stunning. I just ordered her from Walmart. I love the details from head to toe and I love a purple/red combo.
The box is truly the most gorgeous doll box I’ve ever seen and her face is much prettier than the stock pictures. For everything else, she doesn’t seem to represent Dia de Muertos and yikes about that cost!
La Catrina or La Calavera garbancera was initially depicted wearing French clothing from the late 1800s to early 1900s. But later interpretations of La Catrina was shown wearing more traditional clothing. Either versions are still relevant when celebrating Dia de Muertos.
MGA might have been trying to blend 'cultural elements', like they did with Lila Yamamoto.
But, Maria is *gorgeous,* no doubt...and *that display box...!* 😍
I think the doll doesn't worth the price, they prefer to do a expensive box than fix the doll's look, the box is prettier than Maria
When I first saw her I immediately thought of La Muerte in the movie The Book of Life...
Thank you for doing the unboxing on this video, I just ordered Maria from Amazon, she’s on sale for $43 , and I really wanted to know how to unbox her properly so I can display her nicely but still take her out of the box 😁
Omg! Absolutely beautiful so many details.
I can't speak about the Cultural aspect of the doll, but she is too expensive! MGA thinks that because they throw lighting in the box, that it is ok to charge $130. I was lucky enough to get all three of them from Barbie, and I will wait for this years doll to premier.
Great review Dom...
Not a fan of her the design team did her really dirty
Yeah same but she is a pretty doll I think instead of the purple hair they should’ve done black
Sara Hayes I completely agree.
I'm a Spanish woman and my last name is also Garcia lmao. I honestly love her! I don't see anything wrong!
I was wondering if that's a skeleton leotard underneath the dress or just a top? She's very cool! Hope the price comes down. I own all 3 of the Mattel Barbie Dia De Muertos dolls (2 females, one male) and I think (don't quote me) they are culturally correct and I love them all. A little odd that MGA didn't take a little more effort to produce a great representative cultural doll..I mean that is what they set out to do right? Maybe Mattel has one up on MGA when it comes to this doll.......
Leotard underneath
@@minitoyadventures thanks so much! 😊
How difficult would it have been for the company to do a little research to make sure this accurately reflected the culture appropriately? Putting her in a Spanish flamenco dress is absurd. What a shame, this could have been so great. But they really blew it.
I’m Mexican and I love this doll it really represents the tradition from the makeup and the sombrero
Hi Dom! Thanks for doing such a terrific and detailed doll review! It’s much more beautiful than I expected . My daughter saw and now wants to wear the flamenco dress like this one . All the hoopla aside, we’re just simply enjoying the beautiful details and your great video. Thanks for a great video as always
I don’t have such a problem with it but I would have preferred that it had been 100% culturally accurate. I hope MGA learns that if they are going to make a doll that represents a culture, it should be completely accurate. But it is a very nicely designed doll. And the packaging is high quality but it’s definitely not worth that price. Lol
But anyways, people could always support Mexican-owned shops that make handmade authentic and culturally accurate dolls than from a big company like MGA. Idk just a thought.
But it is culturally accurate xd DO YOUR RESEARCH ON CATRINAS !
La Catrina or La Calavera garbancera was initially depicted wearing French clothing from the late 1800s to early 1900s. But later interpretations of La Catrina was shown wearing more traditional clothing. Either versions are still relevant when celebrating Dia de Muertos.
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Holy cow she’s more expensive than the 24” Amaya doll :O
Her dress is Spanish not Mexican. This color palette is too dark Día De Los Muertos is about celebrating loved ones who’ve passed, Not to seem sad or dark, Her hat is ok, her face paint is ok, but everything else is a HARD pass, the dress should’ve been bigger more brighter, Roses were the wrong choice of flowers it should’ve been marigolds, marigolds are to signify the ones who passed to cross over spiritually also 130?.. Lily was 80, she came with an extra outfit and shoes, and extra accessories while all Maria has is earrings,purses,and hat. What I’m getting at is I hate Maria.
DO YOU EVEN KNOW THE ORIGIN OF LA CATRINA / CALAVERA GARBANCERA?
She reminded me of Lily, just fashion in the outfit but I don't see the traditional. But of course the quality is there, I can't deny that.
I'm mexican and i'm agree the doll is very beautiful but perhaps some mexicans expected more, our tradition is very colorful and knowing the work that MGA does we imagined something stunning, full of details like the cempasúchil flowers, the "papel picado", the bag would have been amazing as a sugar skull. For example, when you see skelita calaveras from monster high you immediately think of the day of the dead, she is gorgeous. Thank you for your excellent reviews
I would use that tag as a book mark I'm not even going to lie. With the Marigold it's such a lovely piece. I think she's lovely as a doll. For the cultural stuff I can't speak but I love the smaller details with the makeup and the little heart with the light burst. I don't think I'd drop 130 on her though.
In my mind she was so hyped but super disappointed in the actual doll
1. She could have had brown hair and been the first brown color doll seeing as she came with a sombrero and those cool boots they could have gone mariachi and added some orange to compliment
2. They could have gone full fantasy there are soo many ways to do the face and soo much inspo from actual people and makeup artists compared to the makeup on so many rainbow high dolls that are out now and the ones coming up in the Halloween line we know they can do better
3.the dress so many gorgeous dresses that are native to Mexico and you go with a flamenco dress????? This dress is beautiful but not for the dia de los muertos doll
So many routes this girl could have taken but they mashed it together and we're like good enough
As a MEXICAN... I'm outraged that they wrote "MEJICANO," but at the same time, I'm sad... because this means they didn't research this beautiful tradition. It looks made by a SPANISH person and not a MEXICAN person. So sad.
The dress is a complete mess. The makeup is ok, and the color selected for the hair is HORRIBLE.
Also, the artwork on the box is beautiful, but the colors are a complete mistake. I think this is the worst doll design they made. 😔
I was so excited about this doll because I'm MEXICAN U___U. I wanted a good representation of it.
And maybe I will buy it because I want to make her look better.
BTW I love your channel. I enjoyed watching your videos and bought some dolls because of your reviews. ♥
A Spanish person can make a perfect doll that represents Mexican culture as well a Mexican can do the same with a Spanish doll. It doesn’t matter where are you from, what matters it’s how profesional and good at you job are, in this case is making a doll 👍🏻
I am Hispanic and Tex/Mex. Price is the killer. Specially because of inflation going on too. I think the look is cute. I have seen quince dresses that use charro hat and other details from a charro look into a quinceanera dresses. Roses were i am from are more popular choice to use. I would say it is a more American spin of the dia de los muertos that i could see on a runway. So i can see the conflict as it isn't about Mexican heritage, it is more of a fashion look. But because we don't have face to designer to know for sure who creater of the look is Mexican or Hispanic. There are elements that did have care put into the doll, and i personally have intrest in them, and because i am Tex/Mex i am used to seeing people doing their own takes towards the holiday because the resources where i am are diffrent. I think if they tried again, besides a price adjuster. The doll would need special designers and them to be stated
Yes it's a shame that the price is so high, who could afford this?
I’m Mexican and this doll is not an offense. Not every doll has to have the same traditional dress like Barbie and skellita have. I’ve seen that dress being used before on dia de los muertos figurines. If you don’t like it don’t buy it periodt.
Originally I was not a fan, and then came the controversy. But after seeing this presentation I just ordered her and she arrives before Xmas 😀. £97 is a lot for a doll, but I have Lily, Jett, and I am picking up Roxie today so why not? Normally I throw the box (except for Lily's as it is so beautiful) but this one is definitely a keeper.
I want to get her just for that skeleton shirt and boots. Jade would look awesome in those!
If shes $130 USD, I fear for what her international prices will be.
Why the face look like a luchador mask KAJDJSJSKSKS
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I’m Hispanic I think this doll is every every Beautiful and well-made and it has a lot of nice details but it’s still very culturally un-accurate it kinda looks like some Spirit Halloween costume in my opinion especially with the skeleton shirt underneath the dress and the skeleton hand jewelry
I really enjoy this channel. The criticism expressed in my post is not directed at this channel or the wonderful human behind it. These are just my personal thoughts. I think the doll is absolutely gorgeous and expensive yes. But I had to purchase her and can't wait to see her in person! Many Latin American countries celebrate "Day of the Dead" as it is not exclusive to Mexico. For example, it has been debated that the holiday may have gained its recent popularity due to a "rebranding" of an earlier Spanish tradition during the 20th century. I understand that this is one of many possible origin stories of the "Day of the Dead" as its history is vast, has many divergencies and spans decades if not hundreds of years. Many "modern" holidays have very ancient roots and have over time been Christianized, sanitized and simplified. Cultural practices have spread amongst the world's peoples for millennia and these practices continue to blend, change and evolve. Humans by nature are social and we like to share our religions, celebrations, cuisines, philosophies, beliefs, etc... with each other. Sharing and adopting in this context is normal and positive. Rainbow High's message is primarily about inclusion and celebrating fashion, regardless of race, color, sexual orientation, etc. The "controversy" about this doll seems to exist only for controversy's sake and is mostly baseless. I would encourage anyone who might think this doll is an example of "Cultural Appropriation" to study what "Cultural Appropriation" really means, the history behind it, and how misusing the term "Cultural Appropriation" only serves to discourage understanding, tolerance and acceptance.
Ayyy, my Maria is on the way now. Whoooo fantastico ❤
It's beautiful but not worth the price I feel like im paying for the box more than the doll
Honestly I am not in favor of the design, many say that it looks Spanish because of its dress but it is because of the colors that were used if it were of another color nothing would be said. I am Mexican and it really annoys me a little that they will not bother to investigate what is Día de Muertos. If you are going to profit from other people's festivities at least you have to have the decency to interpret it as best as possible (And to top it off in the description say "Mejicano"😮💨😮💨)
I think they did their research so you do yours on La Catrina / Calavera Garbancera pls ASAP
Crees que no sé al respecto, porque crees que estoy comentando. Tengo derecho de dar mi opinión como tú que te la pasas respindiendole a todos los que ves opinando al respecto, el más ofendido pareces tú
I just bought the Heather greyson doll, and some of the mystery accessories. I think I'm going to try collecting all thr rainbow high and shadow high dolls, I really like their looks!
If I could get her wow. Glad you have her. 💖
For those who say she's "Incorrect" she's really not, as someone who studies history and is Mexican 🇲🇽, "La Catrina" or "La Calavera Catrina" was made by Mexican artist José Guadalupe Posada in 1910. She was made as Satire to criticize the dictatorship of Porfirio Díaz and the upper classes that supported him during the Mexican Revolution. She traditionally wore clothes that were Spanish inspired by the Upper Class and some references indigenous cultures, that rehabilitated her into a Mexican national symbol.
Mexican here sure somethings are off and somethings could be diff BUT SHES ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS FOR WHAT THEY ARE
I love love love this doll! ❤🖤💛💙💜
Do I see the problem? Yes. Do I think it is worth so much controversy? No. For example, if the dress were purple and the hair was black there wouldn't be so much of an issue about it. And the controversy is not so much about the "flamenco dress" or the obvious Spanish influence on the doll, because in Mexico there are catrinas with red dresses and headdresses made with roses and they are not a violation of our Mexican traditions. But the main problem was that whoever designed the doll wanted to stray so far from the Barbie Día de Muertos image that they ended up doing something that bordered on the wrong thing. I love the doll, but for that price it could be closer to a traditional catrina and all they needed was a little more research.
Compared to something like OMG collector dolls that have stands that light up she's super pricey, but I do admire all of the detail that went into her design. Box art is beautiful. I'd like to see her with that hat on for real.
I think she's beautiful ❤... great review 👍🏻
130$ and not even a second outfit or more accessories???? Hell no
I’m picking this up for my wife.. she will love it 😍
Dude I love Marias spanish pirate costume! 🤩 Perfect for a halloween doll! /s
I also can't speak on the cultural stuff, so I'll just say than besides the hair color, she looks really pretty and the shining box looks impressive!
Omg! I was eh with her with face up . Wondering why the white didn’t meet her eyes. Now! seeing the smoky tint . I love it .
this is super disappointing, but whats worse is it's not the first time. i don't understand why they would think this was a good idea after the backlash for the lila yamamoto doll lol like read the room
She is just all wrong. I’m Mexican and the first thing that I noticed was the dress. It literally looks like a Spanish flamenco dress, which is an entirely different culture! And the symbolic flower for Dia de los Muertos is a marigold, NOT roses. The holiday overall is very colorful and dresses feature tons of detailed (again COLORFUL) embroidered designs.
And on top of all of this, she is not at ALL worth $130! Lily Cheng was $80 and she came with TWO outfits. I bet they’re gonna try to justify it with the lights on the box, but that’s a gimmick literally no one asked for.
Not to mention the NAME, like really? That’s the most stereotypical name they could have possibly chosen. And the bio! I HATE that anytime there’s a “Hispanic” character they always mix in random Spanish words, that’s just not at all how anyone talks.
She’s gorgeous and clearly high quality, however I still feel that 130 is overkill, even 100 would be fine but Jesus man
She is too expensive, i really want her but not with this price
I’m Mexican. Both of my Grandmas are named Maria Garcia, and so is two of my cousins. It’s probably the most common Mexican name for women. I am very familiar with Mexican culture as I study it in college currently, and I have to say, this is extremely offensive. It’s like making a 4th of July doll and dressing her in a native American headdress and american flag gown.. and naming her Mary Jo.
Maybe it looks better in person, but making her hair the same color as the background *and* the LEDs though... probably not the best decision cuz it just all blends in. Unless that's the point, then that's pretty clever.
There's a reason a lot of RH dolls are inflating in price real fast on top of getting less stuff. Since most of their stuff are made in China and with the current things going on over there... it's not a surprise anymore.
I love this doll so much! If you are keeping the box, don’t forget it must have batteries which can leak over time. You might want to take them out.
I live in the state that connects to Mexico; Marigold is a flower a holiday about dead loved ones' tradition
I love her!! She’s gorgeous!
Thank you Don!! I love her so much 🙏
The ONLY ones qualify to have a serious opinion on this doll is the ones who ACTUALLY celebrate Dia De Los Muertos. Not just any Mexican who wants to chime in and give their opinion without knowing exactly what is being celebrated.
I my self and my family ACTUALLY celebrate Dia De Los Muertos. Is a special day to celebrate your loved ones who have passed away and leave out their favorite food and things for them for when they come visit us at night. We pray and put their pictures up in a beautiful alter made of flowers candles and their favorite foods and things.
I hate it when people want to chime in and say it's racist or they don't agree with whatever yet they aren't Mexican or Mexicans that don't even celebrate the holiday. And yes it is a holiday for those that dont know it's a celebration we celebrate our loved ones.
Something I find so bizarre is that all the promo images show the area around her eyes to be the same colour the rest of her skin, but the boxart and the actual doll have a darker area around the eyes (which obviously looks much better.) She looks so much worse in the promo images because of this. I still won't be getting her either way because the price is insane (and will be worse in the UK if we even get her) and I honestly hate her colour scheme and I'm not a fan of the dress either. She feels like a doll that was meant to be kept in her box, but she doesn't have an accurate and appealing enough design to merit being a display piece in my opinion. Plus I just don't really keep any of my collectables in box but that's just the kind of collector I am. 🤷♀️
I like box. It's got lights and a stage for the doll. The doll is pretty, but they really should've checked if the design of the doll was cuturally accurate before making the doll itself.
I love her I think I wanna buy her but I don’t know about what the controversy me because her hair is purple but I love her dress and the gloves she’s really pretty and the light is amazing
I love it and i want it right now, let me buy it along with monster high's Dia de Muertos Skelita.
The doll is pretty, but definitely needs more Marigold elements than roses. I mean her name is Maria Garcia with sounds like Mari-gold, but I'm puerto rican and my girl is Jewel Richie💚💚💚
Another issue I have with the face is that her make up looks like a luchador mask, it’s just awful. I don’t understand why the make up was made to look like a mask.🤔
She gives my Jenny Rivera dress. She always wore this type of dress and it looks lovely. But I see what people mean. The only thing I don’t like about the doll is her hair, and she wore a similar dress. Rip queen.
I do love this doll ...very beautiful....she may not be traditional....but this is a rainbow high doll ....so it's a rainbow high version ....lily cheng was not exactly traditional and yet people adored her🤷♀️ ......one thing I will say is her nose isn't correct...it looks unfinished....the whole nose would look better blacked out ....but other then that I like her ....but she will never be available in uk ....and even if she was she would cost uk collectors over £200 ....the price tag is crazy ....Did we really need a light up box????????NOPE....has this significantly upped the price ...YES ....
The doll is beautifully made ..very detailed....but no extra outfit....I prefer lily cheng personally...she was value for money and came with more ....