Spinning a Web of Confidence: The Monster High x Harris Reed Witch Weaver by Mattel Creations

Gothic Living Dead Dolls Roundup (LDD Roundup #13)

My last LDD Roundup pushed me into a Gothic-horror kind of mood with its last two dolls, so I rode that vibe when some cool opportunities fit that spirit in assembling a new trio!

Sitting on Cloud Nine: Monster High G3 Signature Jinafire Long by Mattel

I haven't reviewed every G3 character debut doll, but I've gotten really close. I never went in for the three werecats who play as the Hissfits. I can see myself tracking down an old signature G3 Toralei to cut her hair, though the twins loose for a deal would be trickier. They're another matter--today, we're reducing four debut dolls unchecked to just three by looking at Jinafire. It's a bit of a surprise to myself because the character never did much for me before and I wasn't sure about her G3 doll either.

Time for A Recharge: Monster High G3 Core Refresh Frankie Stein by Mattel

My opinion on this doll has swerved. 

New Doll, Going [to her] Old School: Monster High G3 Scary Sweet Birthday Cupid Asteria by Mattel

Monster High G3 has had some unexpected picks for secondary characters to bring back in its media.

They Showed Up: Monster High G3 Welcome Committee Frankie Stein

There was such a real worry that this doll was never going to release.

Furiouser and Furiouser: "Living Dead Dolls in Wonderland" Inferno as the Queen of Hearts by Mezco Toyz

This was always going to happen. I've made it overwhelmingly clear that I adore both Alice's Adventures in Wonderland/Through the Looking-Glass and Living Dead Dolls alike, and I'm pleased and chagrined to say that I found the fusion of the two to be really enjoyable-LDD didn't mishandle or misunderstand the material by my judgment! Still, they were hanging in limbo for me collection-wise, primarily because they're quite a hot item on the aftermarket. The catalyst for finally getting into this LDD line was finding a seller who I've arranged to buy a few nice items from, including Sadie as Alice, at the start of June. But while Alice would be the logical place to start reviewing this doll line, logic isn't the parlance of Wonderland...and I ended up finding a good deal for Inferno as the Queen of Hearts and getting her in first.