A Third Try in the Three Rings: Monster High Gooliope Jellington by Mattel

I think my experience with this doll would best be compared to Avea Trotter--a doll whose concept and novelty I couldn't stay away from, but whose actual execution didn't click. With Avea, I squashed my issues after working with her as a first-time member of my collection this year. With this doll...it's my third time owning her.

Terror Takes Shape: The Monster High Create-a-Monster Blob by Mattel

One of the Monster High dolls I really loved but never got during my earlier collection was the Blob Girl character in the Create-a-Monster line. 

Her retro design, bright colors, and translucent body and sculpted hair all made her into a really cute and pretty well-thought-out execution of her monster concept. I did get two Create-a-Monster dolls (the Mummy and Gorgon set) but never got the Blob and eventually convinced myself I didn't need her. 

Until now.