tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646962372158228871.post8732268994097962623..comments2024-03-14T09:30:43.895-07:00Comments on Never Grow Up: A Mom's Guide to Dolls and More: Disney Store 2014 Classic Rapunzel Doll ReviewHannah Prewett (beastsbelle)http://www.blogger.com/profile/15635091328769986946noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646962372158228871.post-23479531523916953812017-10-21T08:27:56.289-07:002017-10-21T08:27:56.289-07:00I recently came across this doll at a goodwill and...I recently came across this doll at a goodwill and i got her for 10 cents on sale. Her hair was a mess and she didn't come with her clothes but I managed to tame her hair enough to braid it and found her some clothes and I'm so glad to have her. She's gorgeous! Great review! Katthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09806471007133967230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646962372158228871.post-91634562082171586332015-06-29T19:04:26.145-07:002015-06-29T19:04:26.145-07:00You're welcome, Gib. :) My package is supposed...You're welcome, Gib. :) My package is supposed to be here tomorrow!! Waiting anxiously... ;)Hannah Prewett (beastsbelle)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15635091328769986946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646962372158228871.post-58486092618232571272015-06-23T04:41:02.979-07:002015-06-23T04:41:02.979-07:00Ah, awesome! I'll be as impatient to read your...Ah, awesome! I'll be as impatient to read your article as you must be to receive your package :p<br />Thanks for your reply, I'll be back ^^<br />Cheers!Gibhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14339118156462005714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646962372158228871.post-53107525368160388502015-06-22T18:40:01.359-07:002015-06-22T18:40:01.359-07:00Hi Gib! Nice to meet you! :)
I placed an order t...Hi Gib! Nice to meet you! :) <br /><br />I placed an order today for the 2015 Rapunzel, Belle, Beast, and Eugene dolls, so I will be reviewing them (and comparing them to the previous versions) as soon as they arrive. :) <br /><br />I always love hearing from readers around the world. Thanks so much for stopping by and saying hello! :DHannah Prewett (beastsbelle)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15635091328769986946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646962372158228871.post-1362954611556393352015-06-22T14:59:07.486-07:002015-06-22T14:59:07.486-07:00Hi Beastsbelle!
Thank you for this amazing blog! W...Hi Beastsbelle!<br />Thank you for this amazing blog! With the arrival of the 2015 Rapunzel, I got interested in the details of the previous ones, and I stumbled upon your article that occurred to be EXACTLY what I was looking for!!<br />Will you complete your comparative article with the new generation Rapunzel? I would be delighted! I will probably not see it in person before a while, living in Europe!<br />Anyway, I'll keep an eye on your great blog ^^<br />Cheers from France :)Gibhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14339118156462005714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646962372158228871.post-7369410357668955182015-04-08T14:19:03.165-07:002015-04-08T14:19:03.165-07:00Thanks, DisneyWorksGirl! Nice to meet you. :)Thanks, DisneyWorksGirl! Nice to meet you. :)Hannah Prewett (beastsbelle)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15635091328769986946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646962372158228871.post-20490268962135372582015-03-31T17:40:18.956-07:002015-03-31T17:40:18.956-07:00Hi beastsbelle! OMG i really love your blog never ...Hi beastsbelle! OMG i really love your blog never grow up and belles bulletins<br />oh and Tess and Maggie's blog! Anyway my favorite Rapunzel doll is the 2010 one. It is really like the movie character.<br />(Though the 2011 one is gorgeous) so sorry for this long comment!<br />Love 10 year old DisneyWorksGirlDisneyWorksGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09903458223455089383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646962372158228871.post-47600799182168815552014-11-25T08:44:48.819-08:002014-11-25T08:44:48.819-08:00Yeah, I was really disappointed in her hair rootin...Yeah, I was really disappointed in her hair rooting this time around. The thickness of the hair is half what it was for the other dolls. :( Sorry you weren't able to straighten her hair like you wanted.Hannah Prewett (beastsbelle)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15635091328769986946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646962372158228871.post-80356662606833614032014-11-25T03:34:27.967-08:002014-11-25T03:34:27.967-08:00Her glittery skirt is only noticeable in movement,...Her glittery skirt is only noticeable in movement, like a disco ball. Anyway, I washed and conditioned her hair, but failed at straightening it, her hair can't be combed when wet. Being wet also revealed how thin her hair actually is, and the quality and technique used to root her hair is really bad, the inside of her head has a mass of tangled, frizzy hair, the other end of the plastic tie I cut to free her head from the box can't be taken out because of that.tofanpwhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03094647984267476379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646962372158228871.post-36349293555539154382014-11-15T09:24:40.835-08:002014-11-15T09:24:40.835-08:00Hi tofanpw! Wow, three months is a long time to w...Hi tofanpw! Wow, three months is a long time to wait! I hope an order from the EU Disney Store will be a little quicker for you next time. :)<br /><br />Sorry you didn't notice the glitter in the skirt pictures. I see it pretty clearly, but I do have a pretty big screen. I also don't know that I actually mentioned the glitter in the text this time. :{ Sorry about that. <br /><br />Yes, the hair is pretty crazy on pretty much any Rapunzel doll. That's why I tend to keep them in fancy braids all the time. ;) It makes it easy to keep the hair under control.<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by.Hannah Prewett (beastsbelle)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15635091328769986946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646962372158228871.post-5549802534564764482014-11-12T05:41:20.052-08:002014-11-12T05:41:20.052-08:00My rapunzel doll finally arrived after 3 months, a...My rapunzel doll finally arrived after 3 months, apparently that's what usually happens to packages from US disney store. I was advised to buy from EU disney store next time. Now for her pros and cons.<br /><br />Pros:<br />1. Perfect dress(your picture didn't show how glittery her skirt though).<br />2. Thick and strongly rooted hair.<br /><br />Cons:<br />1. There are faint smudges, one on her cheek near her right ear, another on the left side of her face near her nose.<br />2. Her hair is frizzy and the material seems to be of low quality.<br /><br />I actually like the smudges on her face, she looked like someone who just ran around in the woods. Her hair is a nightmare to maintain, I'll probably ignore it until she have to be rerooted.tofanpwhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03094647984267476379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646962372158228871.post-86429072321927701172014-08-07T21:31:29.678-07:002014-08-07T21:31:29.678-07:00Jones, my 2014 doll is the same. It would be kind...Jones, my 2014 doll is the same. It would be kind of nice if they'd make the Rapunzel dolls flat-footed, wouldn't it? ;)<br /><br />I agree, the 2010 doll is lovely, and one of my favorites for her movie accuracy and amazing hair. You're right, though...definitely not the best play doll with all that crazy hair!! ;)Hannah Prewett (beastsbelle)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15635091328769986946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646962372158228871.post-42563752324215979162014-08-06T08:14:42.834-07:002014-08-06T08:14:42.834-07:00My 2014 version is standing on her toes, probably ...My 2014 version is standing on her toes, probably because the manufacturer used standard legs (the ones they use for every doll of that size) - there are holes in both her heels, which are there to keep high heeled shoes in position, I guess. I think they should have fixed that for a doll without shoes...<br />My favourite version is the 2010 first edition with Pascal and hair that is longer than she is tall - definitely not a doll to play with, but a great collector´s item. Jonesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646962372158228871.post-15886290307136154762014-08-05T08:50:05.559-07:002014-08-05T08:50:05.559-07:00Thanks! :)Thanks! :)Hannah Prewett (beastsbelle)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15635091328769986946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646962372158228871.post-48259530766071217412014-08-04T16:13:19.291-07:002014-08-04T16:13:19.291-07:00Haha, that's quite alright, beastbelle. We all...Haha, that's quite alright, beastbelle. We all get a little behind sometimes! Very excited for the up incoming post! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646962372158228871.post-66498170812967669092014-08-04T12:41:38.472-07:002014-08-04T12:41:38.472-07:00Hi Anonymous! Sorry to keep you waiting. :} My 2...Hi Anonymous! Sorry to keep you waiting. :} My 2014 Belle review should be up by the end of the week! I'm in the middle of finishing up a Zelf and Lalaloopsy post that should be up within the next few hours, then I'll tackle the Belle post. Yikes, I'm so behind!! :}Hannah Prewett (beastsbelle)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15635091328769986946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646962372158228871.post-32459686994563582542014-08-04T11:09:17.126-07:002014-08-04T11:09:17.126-07:00Hi, when are you going to do a post on 2014 Belle?...Hi, when are you going to do a post on 2014 Belle? I've been anxiously awaiting that! :)<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646962372158228871.post-77285566128683392842014-06-28T09:32:03.805-07:002014-06-28T09:32:03.805-07:00Her face is getting closer to the movie version, n...Her face is getting closer to the movie version, now if only they would lose that huge face, but she's perfect for a retouch for me :D, the 2010 version can't be found anymore, but this looks like a great alternative Bottletopshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05339420126081805085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646962372158228871.post-16293935694783843212014-06-27T13:55:10.620-07:002014-06-27T13:55:10.620-07:00I like 2014 the best. I was just ripped off from a...I like 2014 the best. I was just ripped off from amazon[more about that on my blog] so maybe I will order her when I get my money back. The worst thing was it was a ag outfit!!sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05037623250693441791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646962372158228871.post-45234033434250616582014-06-27T08:05:20.274-07:002014-06-27T08:05:20.274-07:00Hi Mark! Great to hear from you, as always. :)
...Hi Mark! Great to hear from you, as always. :) <br /><br />I agree, it's wonderful that the Disney Store is continuing to work to improve their doll lines. It's always fun to see what they come up with next. :)<br /><br />Rapunzel did have freckles in the film, but they were very light and only noticeable when you got a really close look at her face. That's my one big bone to pick with the Disney Store...they've always done her freckles too dark. They've gotten better in recent years, but this year they were really dark again. Usually I use some acetone-free nail polish remover to either lighten them or remove them completely...I just haven't gotten around to it yet with a few of my dolls. ;)<br /><br />I would love to see them do a good ball-joint system for the legs. The only reason I'm okay with the "clicky-knee" legs is because their previous design on their articulated legs is pretty awful. I really hope they work on that, though, because a doll with lots of posing options is always more preferable than one with limited posability for me.<br /><br />Lol, yeah, I'm pretty sure mini Mother Gothel is quite content where she is. And there are enough big Rapunzels around her that she shouldn't be able to abuse her power. ;)<br /><br />A tower display would be really cool! At the moment, I'm trying to condense things a bit so I can keep the space in my room, but if I'm ever in a position where I want to change that, I'll definitely keep your idea in mind! :)<br /><br />Hannah Prewett (beastsbelle)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15635091328769986946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646962372158228871.post-12111969236569038572014-06-27T07:01:51.700-07:002014-06-27T07:01:51.700-07:00I like the 2012 and 2013 heads the best, and the 2...I like the 2012 and 2013 heads the best, and the 2010 dress is the nicest, although I agree that this year's dress is very close in (the floral print on the skirt really makes a difference). Disney had definitely been working to improve the quality of their dolls lately, which is great to see.<br /><br />Did Rapunzel even have prominent freckles in the Tangled film? I've seen it twice, although it's been months since the last time, but I seem to recall her complexion being pretty clear in the movie.<br /><br />It'd be great if Disney gave their Princess dolls ball-jointed ankles and knees (their dresses would hide the knee joints anyway), similar to how the arms are done. While the seamless look is more realistic, I've never liked internal ratchet knees, due to how limited the mobility is. I also think it'd be cool if somebody made an 11-12" Rapunzel doll with a ridiculous amount of hair (like literally three feet or more) someday . . . I'm sure that much hair would be cost prohibitive (even real wigs usually aren't that long), but it'd sure look amazing.<br /><br />Your mini Mother Gothel doll must be in heaven with all that magical Rapunzel hair around her--she'll never age a second!<br /><br />Cylinders/cones are trickier to work with than rectangular boxes, but I'd bet a little tower to display all your Rapunzel dolls in, similar to your American Girl rooms, would look neat. Just an idea for an art project, if you ever feel so inclined.Mark Patrawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07543430490598733014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646962372158228871.post-69960007492543828832014-06-26T23:16:40.507-07:002014-06-26T23:16:40.507-07:00Amber, I'm pretty sure I used a LIV Katie to r...Amber, I'm pretty sure I used a LIV Katie to rebody my original 2010 Rapunzel doll, and the skin was a pretty good match. Of course, the skin tones between 2010 and 2012 Rapunzels are slightly different. Still, you might just keep it in mind if you find a cheap thrift store Katie somewhere. ;)Hannah Prewett (beastsbelle)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15635091328769986946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646962372158228871.post-59648795425533866852014-06-26T20:26:53.358-07:002014-06-26T20:26:53.358-07:00I love all the Rapunzels, but 2012 is my favorite ...I love all the Rapunzels, but 2012 is my favorite one. Her hair is amazing and even though I don't like her glitter filled dress, I do like it a lot. I also like her because '12 is the only one with articulated legs, I really wanna rebody her but I don't think my liv Sophia would color match her.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00099568966279207865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646962372158228871.post-50008417277832491002014-06-25T20:44:01.086-07:002014-06-25T20:44:01.086-07:00Addy and Emma, starting another blog could be real...Addy and Emma, starting another blog could be really fun, especially if you have varied interests. Try to take it slow and not get too overwhelmed. Keeping up with more than one blog can be a little crazy, but if you want to try it, go for it! ;)<br /><br />Michele, so glad you enjoyed the review. :) I'm bummed about the hair myself. Hopefully future Rapunzel dolls will have fuller heads of hair like the earlier versions.<br /><br />I'm very thankful for the Disney Store's customer service. Whenever I've had a problem, they've always been wonderful in their response. :) I can't wait to see my new Belle and do the review, too! :)Hannah Prewett (beastsbelle)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15635091328769986946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646962372158228871.post-14054269356351221822014-06-25T19:21:47.214-07:002014-06-25T19:21:47.214-07:00Really enjoyed the review, loved seeing all the do...Really enjoyed the review, loved seeing all the dolls side by side. I agree about the 2010 dress- the best and closest version. I really like the shape of 2014 face and her eyebrows, but I like the lighter green eyes (with out the really light green liner) and the freckles really are to dark. It is a shame they have made her hair thinner. Rapunzel really needs all that hair, but she is still a beauty. Can't wait to see Belle's review. I would not have been happy with having her nose like that, so happy they are sending you a new one!Michelenoreply@blogger.com