I really appreciated your commentary on design on the Tiana doll - it would be cool to hear more about the intersection of overall design, architecture and how we can see that in doll design.
I agree about the Odile face ! I don't want to get sick of her, like Millie. Like ok, we've gotten a few now, thank you. But I don't want her everywhere.
I remember collecting Barbie in the late 80s through the 90s and dude, I was SO sick of the Superstar sculpt, you wouldn't believe it. She was so pretty but overused.
@linphillips8331 Me too. I wish all my Great Eras except the Flapper didn't have it. I see plenty at flea markets and thrift stores, but I never buy them. I have been collecting 2000s Barbies because I missed out on them since I stopped collecting around that time. They also look so much better in playline and collector l.
That purple dress Ariel doll blew away all of my expectations. She is PERFECT to me, her dress is glitter to the max and the fabric is a dream. She is my top of the year. ❤❤❤ I also loved Ivy and Harley, it is odd that Ivy seems lower budget, but she's still gorg and I'm happy to have them both. This year went from me collecting mostly MGA to solely Mattel after the RH changes
I hope they don’t make Odile the new Barbie face, then everyone would get tired of her and she’s so pretty! Good luck on the last wave of your grad program, you got this!
Surprised that the OMGs Ace and Pearla aren't on the list, they're probably my favourites alongside Howliday Cleo. I've been buying more vintage in 2024 and this will continue. Happy 2025 🖤
Not getting Gaston and the Wicked male doll haunts me. I had him in my hand, put him down because I thought he’d be there for awhile, and then the website thing happened and poof he was gone 😭 G3 Venus is my absolute favorite of the year, followed very closely by Odile mermaid. I want to get multiples of her and hoard them like a dragon.
omg congrats on finishing grad school!!! we’ll be graduating together(i’m graduating with my associates then moving on to my ba)! i’ve missed your presence so much 🥲 i pretty much agree with most of this list. definitely look at the basic venus mcflytrap. i think you’ll love her! also tiana is still available!!
Yes thank you, i'd rather have Rapunzel not being able to stand on the stand because she has so much hair rather than Mattel skimping out on hair like they've done in the past. Of course i'd like a stand that works but i'd rather have the top heavy Rapunzel hair.
My number one doll for 2024 is the Christmas Belle doll. While I like a lot of dolls that have come out this year (including me finally getting a Rainbow Brite plush doll that I’ve wanted since childhood via the 40th anniversary release that happened in 2024), she’s the only one where the moment I saw her, I was captivated by her. The last time a doll did that to me was Rainbow High’s Sabrina St Cloud who yes I do own but trying to find a new in box version was such a b1tch. Spent like half or so of a day trying to locate one that wasn’t being scalped for 100 or so dollars. And this was before the soft rebrand was even announced. Every other RH doll was reasonably priced except for her. It was insane and ridiculous. Yes I could’ve gone used but those were basically bare boned. Most had none of the accessories, some had a few or so while a literal handful had all of them, practically none came with her second outfit, others were sans clothes and I even found one in a completely different outfit. Ntm that a lot of those weren’t in the best condition and I can’t fix a messed up doll like other collectors can so I couldn’t even buy them if they did have everything and the kitchen sink.
Harris Reed MH doll. I love him ( them ?). It gives me Interview with a vampire vibe...don't know why, but I got the doll & that's what I'm sticking with 😂
Tiana’s outfit reminds me of my mom’s house because everything was pink and green and it was built in 1858. Pink and green are very historically accurate.
Odile is gorgeous but she doesn't fit the standard Barbie face because she doesn't look very friendly and reassuring; if they really want to use her as the new face of Barbie, I think they need to create a 'smiling' version of her.
I saw her in person she's nice but too big, and I don't collect Disney dolls. Unless they finally do a Blue Fairy doll. I only collect Disney Pinocchio stuff.
The moment you said “ Sirene “ I was like omg he knows me!!! then I realized you were talking about the doll 🤣 As a drag queen obsessed with dolls and mermaids and Ariel! I’m so happy I found your Chanel!
I finally got one Barbie looks doll. I got the Daphne looking doll. She's so beautiful that she blows my mind. She rivals any integrity doll. She is just that good of a doll. At a good price point.💖💕💝🫶👍😍🥰💯
I agree, odile should not be overused
I really appreciated your commentary on design on the Tiana doll - it would be cool to hear more about the intersection of overall design, architecture and how we can see that in doll design.
Barbie taking over this year's favourites is incredible. "Thank you, Mattel, for not completely f'ing us" is so iconic. Fun vid!
Thank you for this positive video. Hope you have a great finish to your academic year. Love your content.
Always happy to see a new video from The Doll Daddy, but this episode was particularly great! Hope your 2025 is the best year yet!
I agree about the Odile face ! I don't want to get sick of her, like Millie. Like ok, we've gotten a few now, thank you. But I don't want her everywhere.
She's very overrated now.
I remember collecting Barbie in the late 80s through the 90s and dude, I was SO sick of the Superstar sculpt, you wouldn't believe it. She was so pretty but overused.
I want enough Odiles that I can actually get one, but I don't want to see her as a fashionista or like, a chef, or anything!!
@linphillips8331 Me too. I wish all my Great Eras except the Flapper didn't have it. I see plenty at flea markets and thrift stores, but I never buy them. I have been collecting 2000s Barbies because I missed out on them since I stopped collecting around that time. They also look so much better in playline and collector l.
That purple dress Ariel doll blew away all of my expectations. She is PERFECT to me, her dress is glitter to the max and the fabric is a dream. She is my top of the year. ❤❤❤ I also loved Ivy and Harley, it is odd that Ivy seems lower budget, but she's still gorg and I'm happy to have them both. This year went from me collecting mostly MGA to solely Mattel after the RH changes
I hope they don’t make Odile the new Barbie face, then everyone would get tired of her and she’s so pretty!
Good luck on the last wave of your grad program, you got this!
May is not too far away ❤ good luck on your graduation
Why is no one talking about the first Styled By Design Barbie??? It’s baffling. She is everything and my fav purchase of the year.
Agreed that the Odile doll sculpt is amazing! Totally deserves number 1!! Happy new year
Surprised that the OMGs Ace and Pearla aren't on the list, they're probably my favourites alongside Howliday Cleo.
I've been buying more vintage in 2024 and this will continue. Happy 2025 🖤
I live for your videos! Love love love! Always make me laugh
Not getting Gaston and the Wicked male doll haunts me. I had him in my hand, put him down because I thought he’d be there for awhile, and then the website thing happened and poof he was gone 😭 G3 Venus is my absolute favorite of the year, followed very closely by Odile mermaid. I want to get multiples of her and hoard them like a dragon.
Happy New Year!!! All the best wishes for 2025!!!!
Thanks for the video! Hope you have a great year! ❤
so much fun! thanks so much for this video. :)
love hearing your thoughts on dolls!!!!
omg congrats on finishing grad school!!! we’ll be graduating together(i’m graduating with my associates then moving on to my ba)!
i’ve missed your presence so much 🥲
i pretty much agree with most of this list. definitely look at the basic venus mcflytrap. i think you’ll love her! also tiana is still available!!
Yes thank you, i'd rather have Rapunzel not being able to stand on the stand because she has so much hair rather than Mattel skimping out on hair like they've done in the past.
Of course i'd like a stand that works but i'd rather have the top heavy Rapunzel hair.
My number one doll for 2024 is the Christmas Belle doll. While I like a lot of dolls that have come out this year (including me finally getting a Rainbow Brite plush doll that I’ve wanted since childhood via the 40th anniversary release that happened in 2024), she’s the only one where the moment I saw her, I was captivated by her.
The last time a doll did that to me was Rainbow High’s Sabrina St Cloud who yes I do own but trying to find a new in box version was such a b1tch. Spent like half or so of a day trying to locate one that wasn’t being scalped for 100 or so dollars. And this was before the soft rebrand was even announced. Every other RH doll was reasonably priced except for her. It was insane and ridiculous.
Yes I could’ve gone used but those were basically bare boned. Most had none of the accessories, some had a few or so while a literal handful had all of them, practically none came with her second outfit, others were sans clothes and I even found one in a completely different outfit. Ntm that a lot of those weren’t in the best condition and I can’t fix a messed up doll like other collectors can so I couldn’t even buy them if they did have everything and the kitchen sink.
Definitely a quality list of dolls
Harris Reed MH doll. I love him ( them ?). It gives me Interview with a vampire vibe...don't know why, but I got the doll & that's what I'm sticking with 😂
Tiana’s outfit reminds me of my mom’s house because everything was pink and green and it was built in 1858. Pink and green are very historically accurate.
The Barbie Styled by Design Doll 2 is a Filipino culture style doll.
I'm shocked (and appreciative) by how much Disney is on this list!
Odile is gorgeous but she doesn't fit the standard Barbie face because she doesn't look very friendly and reassuring; if they really want to use her as the new face of Barbie, I think they need to create a 'smiling' version of her.
They already have one for the blond tan one but it’s smaller than the typical Millie or Nikki mold
Love you lots!!
💎💎💎💎💯💯💯💯Congratulations on Graduation this year.Hope to see you on Bluesky way more than 💩ter.
off topic but that microphone pissed me off cuz why is it shaped like that?!?!?!?!?
I dropped it haha I have another one coming don’t worry.
I have to say my fav was getting the haunted mansion sally slater doll ❤
I saw her in person she's nice but too big, and I don't collect Disney dolls. Unless they finally do a Blue Fairy doll. I only collect Disney Pinocchio stuff.
Doll Daddy Please go see Wicked in theatres!!! It’s so worth it! If you get the dolls post a review I wanna hear your thoughts
That's an interesting way to pronounce Olide.
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I'm surprised the AG Disney dolls are so high. I hate all of them except Moana.
Edit: I actually hate a lot of the favorites lol.
Haha that’s how I felt white the least favorites so many of my favs were on there hah
Doll.
The moment you said “ Sirene “ I was like omg he knows me!!! then I realized you were talking about the doll 🤣
As a drag queen obsessed with dolls and mermaids and Ariel! I’m so happy I found your Chanel!
I finally got one Barbie looks doll. I got the Daphne looking doll. She's so beautiful that she blows my mind. She rivals any integrity doll. She is just that good of a doll. At a good price point.💖💕💝🫶👍😍🥰💯