tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646962372158228871.post9174905446837881152..comments2024-03-14T09:30:43.895-07:00Comments on Never Grow Up: A Mom's Guide to Dolls and More: Blind Bags Galore: Tokidoki Mermicornos, Squinkies 'do Drops, My Mini MixieQ's, Animal Jam, and Doctor WhoHannah Prewett (beastsbelle)http://www.blogger.com/profile/15635091328769986946noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646962372158228871.post-14216158754395372352016-07-13T22:36:00.199-07:002016-07-13T22:36:00.199-07:00Hi Anonymous! As far as I know, they don't com...Hi Anonymous! As far as I know, they don't come in the same package. Our Sugar Skull Girl came with Rainbow Unicorn, which is a SUPER rare figure. I'm pretty sure Zombie comes with Purple Butterfly. Like Rainbow Unicorn, Zombie is super rare, so the chances of getting her should be slim.<br /><br />Hope this helps! :) Hannah Prewett (beastsbelle)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15635091328769986946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646962372158228871.post-55096565613748361782016-07-13T11:26:30.192-07:002016-07-13T11:26:30.192-07:00Hey, I love all the blind bags, like miniquesQ. I&...Hey, I love all the blind bags, like miniquesQ. I'm not a fan of zombie or sugar skull girl like you and your daughters. I don't want to get....<br />BOTH IN THE SAME PACKAGE! :( any help with that maybe?!?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646962372158228871.post-64362707713254483392016-06-17T10:44:47.717-07:002016-06-17T10:44:47.717-07:00Hi Janie! Thanks for stopping by. Sorry it took me...Hi Janie! Thanks for stopping by. Sorry it took me a while to respond...I got a bit behind on blog comments this week. ;)<br /><br />The Mermicornos are super cute. I've seen them a couple times again after this post but so far have been able to resist them. ;) <br /><br />I was a big fan of the original Squinkies myself, so it took me a bit to get used to these ones. But they are pretty cute and are starting to grow on me. ;)<br /><br />The florist is super cute, as are many of the others. I think my favorites so far are DJ and Crochet Cutie. :)Hannah Prewett (beastsbelle)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15635091328769986946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646962372158228871.post-86418428785739589482016-06-13T15:56:51.050-07:002016-06-13T15:56:51.050-07:00Hi! I just found your blog and I really like it! E...Hi! I just found your blog and I really like it! Everything that you got is adorable, my favorites are the Mermicornos. I'm not sure if I like the new Squinky design, just because I always liked them<br /> because they were so squishy and tiny. I also think that the hair is kind of weird. I've never heard of the Animal Jams or My Mini Mixie Q's, but they are just adorable! I espically love the florist. Janiehttp://dailydelightsblog.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646962372158228871.post-72402286547085839812016-06-13T12:00:18.483-07:002016-06-13T12:00:18.483-07:00Hi Priscilla! Thanks for stopping by. :) I'm s...Hi Priscilla! Thanks for stopping by. :) I'm so glad you're enjoying the My Mini MixieQ's as much as we are. My mom and aunt have been buying lots of them, so it's been fun to get their duplicates. ;D I'm looking forward to adding more to my collection at some point as well. I think you're right, the mix and match aspect makes them super fun. :)<br /><br />Have a great day!Hannah Prewett (beastsbelle)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15635091328769986946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646962372158228871.post-225790103852363422016-06-12T15:25:57.356-07:002016-06-12T15:25:57.356-07:00After reading your review of the mini mixie q'...After reading your review of the mini mixie q's I decided to get a few boxes. I was surprised to get 8 different characters. Although I didn't get any rare characters, I kind of want to keep collecting them. I think that they are the most fun blind bag I've gotten. It's fun to mix the different outfits with the different characters, and to create my own character.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04255073605467792738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646962372158228871.post-79546068525855481022016-06-10T10:00:07.922-07:002016-06-10T10:00:07.922-07:00Hi Mark! Cora is super cute. I really like Pearla,...Hi Mark! Cora is super cute. I really like Pearla, but seeing as she's a chase figure, I doubt she'll be added to our collection. ;)<br /><br />A lot of the Tokidoki stuff leans toward a comically darker edge, so I think it's just the style. It does definitely bring to mind lines like Monster High, although according to my research, Tokidoki started up in 2005, and Monster High wasn't around until 2010. I may be mistaken on that, but I can see how both lines would appeal to a similar audience.<br /><br />Some of the Squinkies Villas did look a little more house-like. ;) We really got into the earlier Squinkies lines because my youngest was still potty training at the time, and they made great rewards. (The older two girls liked collecting them, too.) <br /><br />It will be interesting to see how these are priced when they reach other retail stores. Like I said, Justice tends to price their toys higher than other places, so I'd guess the blind bag sets will be closer to three dollars elsewhere, much like the two pack Shopkins. It will also be interesting to see how much the larger sets are, and what they offer.<br /><br />It took me a long time to get into Doctor Who. It's not a show I watch over and over, but I do enjoy the characters, especially the Tenth Doctor. :)<br /><br />Oh, I love "Hot Dog" from the My Mini MixieQ's, too. He's so adorable. ;) Our collection is slowly growing, although a couple upcoming weeks of tighter finances have helped me not go too incredibly crazy. My mom and aunt have purchased quite a few more, so it's been fun to get to see their collections. :)<br /><br />I don't know why, but the blind bag idea has always interested me. It's easy to overspend, though, especially when you're looking for a specific item. Your approach is understandable and probably much better budget-wise. ;) <br /><br />Like you, I do wonder how long the blind bag craze will last. On one hand, as a mom I see the potential of these things lasting for a while. Small, inexpensive toys are a great option for parents. But inevitably will come the day when our kids have way too many little toys. And with so many different options to choose from, I do wonder if some of the lines won't be as successful as the others. Like you said, I guess time will tell.<br /><br />I'm glad you enjoyed the post. I liked hearing my girls' thoughts, too. It's always interesting to me what stands out to them. :)<br /><br />Have a great day!Hannah Prewett (beastsbelle)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15635091328769986946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646962372158228871.post-37340318838346702502016-06-10T07:54:38.759-07:002016-06-10T07:54:38.759-07:00The Mermicornos are an interesting spin on the hip...The Mermicornos are an interesting spin on the hippocampus (sea horse) motif and super cute. Cora is my favorite design out of the quartet that your family acquired, and I also like Gelatina's jellyfish mane accessory. The heart and crossbones symbol strikes me as very Monster High-esque, maybe Tokidoki is just trying to appeal to that audience? $10 is pretty pricey for a blind-boxed toy--getting a duplicate is a hard pill to swallow when you're ponying up (pun intended) a portrait of Alexander Hamilton.<br /><br />That Squinkies "villa" is most definitely a tent! Squinkies are cute, and I've got a few of those scattered about (there's a Tangled Rapunzel one perched on my PC tower right now), but I never got too into them. I like the addition of the swappable hair/hats on these newer ones. Personally, I'd prefer that they ditched the tent altogether, and cut the price, or, alternatively, kept the price point, but gave you more Squinkies and head gear instead of the tent.<br /><br />I like science fiction, but I never got into Dr. Who, so, while they're nice enough LEGO-ish figures, subject matter-wise, those don't interest me much.<br /><br />You got an Animal Jam pega-panda (panda-sus?), Fluttershy & Rainbow Dash would approve! The critters themselves are cute and the houses are also great, and much better than that Squinkies tent IMO--they remind me of Hasbro's Littlest Pet Shop Teensies keychain houses.<br /><br />I am in agreement that the MixieQs are the most appealing out of the products that you reviewed. The mix-and-match customization of those tiny dolls has a ton of play and display potential. Out of the ones you got, I like the goof in the hot dog costume the best.<br /><br />All that said, I'm not the biggest fan of the blind bagged/boxed approach to selling toys (although I do dabble every now and then), as I'm the type of person that prefers to know exactly what I'm buying, but I understand the appeal. I do wonder if the toy market may be getting too oversaturated with them though, as every license seems to have something in that vein these days, but, only time will tell.<br /><br />Anyhoo, fun and informative article, and it's nice to hear the perspectives of your daughters as well, as youths often look at things much differently than adults do.Mark Patrawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07543430490598733014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646962372158228871.post-44983218669083645432016-06-07T15:55:47.603-07:002016-06-07T15:55:47.603-07:00Lol, exactly. ;) I suppose I should remind the gir...Lol, exactly. ;) I suppose I should remind the girls that living in a dog-free, cat-free house (by necessity) has its benefits: fewer chewed toys. ;) (Thankfully, the goldfish leave our toys alone.) ;)Hannah Prewett (beastsbelle)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15635091328769986946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646962372158228871.post-55815450484795971182016-06-07T07:29:50.243-07:002016-06-07T07:29:50.243-07:00Oh JOY! - something new to collect! We love to co...Oh JOY! - something new to collect! We love to collect Squinkies! Small enough for the dog to steal, chew, and spit out! - Leigh & Kathleen http://www.girldollbeds.comLeigh & Kathleenhttp://www.girldollbeds.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646962372158228871.post-91755700005408998462016-06-04T18:19:09.323-07:002016-06-04T18:19:09.323-07:00Lol, sorry to start you down a slipper slope, dann...Lol, sorry to start you down a slipper slope, dannyscotland. ;) I hope you're able to find Gelatina! :)<br /><br />Janeen, that's a good idea. If we get another one, I'll have to try it out. There's one very slight groove that I found underneath, but it doesn't appear to coordinate with the roofs. (That was my thought originally, that there must be grooves and slots for them to fit together.<br /><br />Hi Joanne! Thanks so much for letting me know. That's so exciting! I'm hoping they have a better run this time, and that they release even more dolls, like your Ruta character. Personally, I'd love to see a girl from Japan. :)<br /><br />Hi jSarie! I know what you mean...most of these were unknown to me two weeks ago. ;) <br /><br />The Doctor Who minis are pretty cute. I've bought them sparingly in the past because they're usually around $6 or $7 each. For $2 each, though, I thought it was worth it. ;)Hannah Prewett (beastsbelle)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15635091328769986946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646962372158228871.post-88369874469806573612016-06-04T10:55:57.936-07:002016-06-04T10:55:57.936-07:00There are so many blind box/bag mini figures out t...There are so many blind box/bag mini figures out there that even though I thought I knew what was available, this whole post was full of figures I hadn't realized existed!<br /><br />Those mermicoros are adorable though, and I'm going to have to force myself not to hunt down those Doctor Who minis, because they look fantastic as well!jSariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13091297532711995227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646962372158228871.post-57869759047729804982016-06-04T08:02:45.778-07:002016-06-04T08:02:45.778-07:00Hey Beastsbelle! I have heard on the official Hear...Hey Beastsbelle! I have heard on the official Hearts For Hearts Girls Facebook page that the Hearts For Hearts Girls Dolls will be rereleased by another company later this year! <br /><br />The first dolls that will be reintroduced will be Nahji, Rahel, Dell, and Consuelo. I've been waiting for them to release a Lithuanian Girl named Ruta.<br /> <br />The release date will be probably in October. This is exciting! Feeling excited, Beastsbelle?<br /><br />~Joanne~Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00358870266161279723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646962372158228871.post-34531851981946282862016-06-04T07:07:17.604-07:002016-06-04T07:07:17.604-07:00Re: The little animal houses...I wonder if they...Re: The little animal houses...I wonder if they'd work better stacking like a pyramid? Are there little grooves or anything on the bottom side edges? it looks like off center on the roofs that there are little snap-spots. Janeennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646962372158228871.post-21565888605485580752016-06-04T05:11:28.769-07:002016-06-04T05:11:28.769-07:00My oldest daughter loves jellyfish, and I will now...My oldest daughter loves jellyfish, and I will now have to try to find Gelatina for her. Since I like horses as well, this could be bad. :-) dannyscotlandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08184111988053063451noreply@blogger.com