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DisneyStore Limited Edition 17" Dolls Discussion

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DisneyStore Limited Edition 17" Dolls Discussion
Man, I wish I lived in the US and had a Disney Store nearby... I love the 17" dolls so much! I adore the size; it's perfect!
 
Abyssinian28 said:
Yeah, it's just more evidence that they're not opening or changing the boxes after they leave China. Definitely explains the mix-ups and quality control issues are occurring. And if they don't open the boxes, they can't put the invoices inside. Hell, I can barely get the dolls OUT of the boxes...ain't no room for invoices on the inside, apparently. My husband and I joke that it's like a new birthing every time we slide one out. :lol:
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LOL. That's why I've learned to open from the bottom :)
 
starry_solo said:
I used to do that, but now, I open from the bottom and let gravity take its course :)
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Me too. Besides, I could preserve the factory label without breaking it by opening from the bottom of the box. I am kinda of like labels but without knowing why:lol:.
 
Frozen_Jane said:
Haha, Starry, I would but I'm such a klutz I'd probably drop it :/
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Usually, I am doing this on my bed and always keeping the bottom about 5 cm above the bed. When the doll's inner box reaches the bed, move the outter box 5 cm higher and do it repeatedly and you would never drop it hard.:lol: Just hope you understand what I mean.
 
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Frozen_Jane said:
Yep, got it! Guess I'm just paranoid haha
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I'm usually sitting on the floor in my room, slice open the bottom (well, slice through the packing tape) and then just hold it a few inches off the ground. I hold it on the sides but not too high up, until the inner box starts to come out then I move my hands higher up the shipping box.
 
starry_solo said:
I used to do that, but now, I open from the bottom and let gravity take its course :)
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Really? That doesn't work on mine- I just stand there, over the couch, looking like a moron as the doll stays firmly in the box. As it is, we can barely get ours out with him holding the top, the bottom open, and me coaxing it out gently (thus, the birthing metaphor...).

Haven't tried the opening both ends and laying flat method yet. If he's not here to help me, I might try that on the next doll.
 
My exchanges with Disney have always been pretty positive if I have an issue with something. And they usually get back to me very quickly. But honestly at this point in the game I don't understand why the quality control hasn't gotten better. Like thee are $100+ I dont think it would be to hard to ensue theyre packaged better.
 
I just noticed that the COA number is not only printed in a piece of paper but in the doll's plastic body as well and I felt that I still have so much to learn about Disney limited edition dolls. (https://www.flickr.com/photos/75427004@N04/13530672714)
Now I am possessed with the history, design , production and of cause older dolls searching/collection. It is really a fascinating new hobby I never had before.
 
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Elphaba said:
Wow, I didn't realize that LE Snow Queen Elsa had such heavy makeup. I knew it was heavier, but not that much so. Thanks for posting that link, Amarian
JPM3, are you thinking of doing a custom of her?
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This will be my first attempt at such a project. I will try valiantly, most likely resulting in a complete hack-job of a "custom". Luckily I've enlisted the help of some family members to minimize the damage. As they say - the best way to learn is to do it.


disneysfreakingprincess said:
fb only because they respond quicker there because it's not good for their reputation. and i am a chicken to call them lol
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Comon, you're the one and only Disney's Freaking Princess. You can do this. Pick up that phone, dial the number, take a deep breath, and give 'em a piece of your mind. You may have a better chance at a more favorable resolution if you communicate verbally with customer service.
 
cxn4689 said:
I just noticed that the COA number is not only printed in a piece of paper but in the doll's plastic body as well and I felt that I still have so much to learn about Disney limited edition dolls. (https://www.flickr.com/photos/75427004@N04/13530672714)
Now I am possessed with the history, design , production and of cause older dolls searching/collection. It is really a fascinating new hobby I never had before.
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I've read somewhere that they do that, but I've never seen it before. I thought it was something that was actually stamped into the plastic, not just printed on top. Interesting! I do like that they have another way to verify that the doll is legitimate though (assuming I ever take my dolls out of their boxes).
 
I was wondering if anyone here knows whether the neck joint on a 17" LE doll / 17" Frozen singing doll consists a simple knob connector (red circle) or a pronged connector (blue circle).

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Thanks!
 
JPM3 said:
I was wondering if anyone here knows whether the neck joint on a 17" LE doll / 17" Frozen singing doll consists a simple knob connector (red circle) or a pronged connector (blue circle).

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Thanks!
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I believe the singing doll has a modified version of the latter of the two.
 
If I remember when I beheaded my Wedding Rapunzel and singing Elsa for re-rooting, it was the red circled one.

EDIT: Actually it looks more like the blue circled one but it's like a big arrow head shape if that makes sense...
 
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JPM3 said:
Comon, you're the one and only Disney's Freaking Princess. You can do this. Pick up that phone, dial the number, take a deep breath, and give 'em a piece of your mind. You may have a better chance at a more favorable resolution if you communicate verbally with customer service.
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this was so cute!! i emailed them again, but they said again they would rather have her back and give me the money. i called them but i panicked and hung up lol but i am just going to keep her i am glad her box is fine and she too. i am always afraid a doll would fall off a boat or anything :)
 
Thanks for clarifying it was the Harrod's one, Quasimodo. I should have realized it when I saw the sheen on her, but somehow it didn't register.

Good luck, JPM3 ! I'd love to see your progress as you go along.
 
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