2012 Singing vs LE Cinderella Dolls
Posing the 2012 Singing Cinderella Doll side by side with the 2012 Limited Edition Cinderella Doll. The singing doll is listed at 17'' and the LE doll at 18'', but they are both actually 16.5'' tall to the tops of their heads. On her doll stand to the top of her updo, the singing doll is 17 1/4'' tall, whereas the LE doll is 17 3/4'' tall. The singing doll was released online in the US on June 30, 2012, for $29.50. The LE doll was released on October 2, 2012, in an edition size of 5000, for $99.50. They both have the "new look" face and hair, but with substantial differences. First a review of the features of the two dolls, then a series of photos illustrating these features.
Face: They have the same newly designed head mold, and very similar faces that are more youthful and lively than the old look Cinderella. Their light brown eyebrows are very similar, but the singing doll has slightly darker and thicker eyebrows. They both have the same glittering silver eyeshadow. The singing doll has three thick long eyelashes above each eye, whereas the LE doll has six short thin ones. The LE doll also has long curved rooted eyelashes over each eye, with extra long lashes at the outer ends. They have the same bright blue eyes glancing to their left side (our right), with slightly different painted highlights. They have the same small round noses. The rouge on the LE doll is slightly darker and lower on her cheeks than on the singing doll. Their lips are both pink, but the singing doll's is bright or hot pink, whereas the LE doll's is pale or pastel pink. The teeth area of the singing doll is much smaller, so the LE doll has the appearance of a much wider or more open smile. I prefer the look of the singing doll's lips over the LE doll.
Hair: They have the same color light blonde hair. They both have curly bangs, but the singing doll has straight curls, whereas the LE doll's curls are slanted to her right. They both have a single long side curl. The singing doll's is on her left side and curls around counterclockwise against her left cheek, but the LE doll's is on her right side and curls out clockwise away from her head. They both have their hair in high updos. The singing doll's updo is very movie accurate and neatly done, topped off by a round bun on top. The LE doll's updo is very elaborate and consists of a bun surrounded by two layers of stiff curls. It is also very neatly done, with the ends mostly hidden between the bun and upper ring of curls.
Outfits: They both have versions of Cinderella's ball gown, with the singing doll's dress in darker shades of blue than the LE doll. The singing doll has a single layer dark blue glittering satin bodice and skirt. Her sleeves are light blue organza, as is her peplum. Her skirt has a central section of light blue satin, with a light blue organza panel over it. The LE doll's dress is much more elaborate and also closer to the movie version. The bodice is light blue and covered very densely in clear rhinestones of various sizes. The sleeves are very short and off the shoulders, of white organza. She has a large puffy peplum of white organza lightly studded with rhinestones. Her floor length skirt has many layers, consisting of light blue satin, covered with two layers of fine light blue tulle, and finally covered with an overskirt of light blue organza densely studded with a cascade of multi-sized clear rhinestones. There is a 3/4 length still white tulle petticoat to help keep the skirt full, which the singing doll lacks. Unboxed, the skirt is much fuller and more impressive than when it is fitted into the display box. They both have blue headbands. The singing doll's is a lighter shade of blue; the LE doll's is studded with many rhinestones. The LE doll has long white rhinestone studded gloves made of a stretchy knit, so are easy to take on and off, and fit very nicely. The singing doll has no gloves, since the sound button in the palm of her right hand has to be touched by your bare hand to activate the soundbox.
Shoes: They both have clear plastic high heeled shoes that approximate the glass slippers of the movie. The singing doll's shoes have the same design as those Snow White and the other singing dolls with high heels - that is they have bows (not hearts) on top, the heels are relatively thick, and the toes are rounded. The LE doll has newly designed shoes that have thinner heels, more pointy, extended toes, and no decoration on top. Unfortunately, there is a defect common to almost all the LE Cinderella dolls where the insteps of the shoes have brown stains where they made contact with the support rod of the doll stands while they were boxed.
Accessories and Special Features: The singing doll has black cloth choker. The LE doll has a beaded black cloth choker, with a set of black beaded necklaces hanging from it, which is a more elaborate version of the choker on the Designer Cinderella doll. The singing doll can sing ('A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes'), and the LE doll can't. The LE doll has clear rhinestone stud earrings, and a rhinestone studded hair clip. The LE doll has a doll stand, her box is reusable as a display case, and she comes with a Certificate of Authenticity.
2012 Singing vs Limited Edition Cinderellas by the Disney Store - Full Front View by
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2012 Singing vs Limited Edition Cinderellas by the Disney Store - Full Rear View by
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2012 Singing vs Limited Edition Cinderellas by the Disney Store - Portrait Front View by
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2012 Singing vs Limited Edition Cinderellas by the Disney Store - Closeup Front View by
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2012 Singing vs Limited Edition Cinderellas by the Disney Store - Lifting Skirts - Midrange Left Side View by
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I like that you took her unsoiled slipper and put it in her hand. It looks great! And she really needed a hand prop. I'll post my pics and a mini-review in a bit (just my thoughts about the final product).
Designer Mother Gothel, however, is the first Designer doll that I have deboxed fully, and that was a real experience! So on to the review:
