Scary Halloween Indeed!

Above are the two offerings from Mattel for Halloween 2011.
The left is the Barbie Fan Club Exclusive Halloween Hostess and to the right, a simple playline or "Pink Box" Halloween Barbie 2011.

At first (when I first saw the sketch) of the Halloween Hostess I was excited and looking forward to an upscale Halloween offering because the playline offerings are always so tacky (See picture on right).
But then we were told that not only was this NOT a silkstone but it was $75!
Then the sixties T.V. dinner/corny sitcom/dull as dishwater and tacky and loud middle America Bill Greening design did not appeal to me as much.
While the coat is imaginative and I'm sure Mr. Greening did a little google search for "vintage Halloween cards", It looses it's artistic value when you place it on a ten cent body.

As for crappy number 2 the playline

Well I guess I keep hoping one day they'll hire a designer that's picked up a Rubies Halloween Catalogue or walked into one of those pop up temporary Spirit Halloween stores.

BUT NO
They find the one person in America who has not!

Halloween costumes today for girls are edgy and imaginative. Younger girls also see  the sexy costumes for Teen and adult girls..Mattel needs to find a happy medium.

Little girls are putting Barbie down younger and younger because she is no longer an image of adulthood. She's not a real fashion doll because she rarely wears real fashions anymore! (unlike Bratz and Moxi Girlz)

So when they hit 3rd and 4th grade and want to dissociate themselves with their childhood they kick these childish baby doll looking Barbies to the curb!

Its Mattel's fault!

Today's girls want to be GaGa and Kardashian
Not some big pink blob with an dopey smile and clown clothes!

This doll would have been a must have for girls (even in higher grades) if they kept the construction keeping the color black and sequenced and cut out the orange/yellow underskirt!

*Edit: Target is offering a much better Halloween option Read about it here: http://saturdaymorningtoyz.blogspot.com/2011/09/much-better-halloween-option-from.html

Creepy Crappy Case!

Mattel is booming with new Monster High products!
It's like they keep vomiting out of Mattel's mouth like they were possessed by some awesome Universal Studios Classic Monster!
However, this  market saturation may be their only hope in the new battle of the Bratz!
ANYWAY
Because it's Mattel crappy products ensue!
For example the above Monster High Display Case.
This caused much excitement on Flickr because of the cool coffin design but on further inspection you'll see the huge flaw
IT ONLY FITS THREE DOLLS!
Pretty sucky since there are at least THREE main characters.
Oh. the idea is AWESOME for Mattel because their shrewd designers are fully aware of this in hopes consumers just buy TWO!
BRILLIANT
For Mattel
SUCKY
For us!
Notice the huge number SIX on the package
Placed there to dissuade you from the fact that the case fits only THREE.
Some impulse buyers may think it fits SIX
BRILLIANT
Don’t be fooled by these marketing Flim Flams!

Fashion Royalty Porcelain Beauty Kesenia 2011 (Video Below)

So in honor of Integrity's Jet Set Convention being less than 1 month away I uploaded a quick video on  Porcelain Beauty Kesenia!
The video is just for fun (as you can see I had plenty)
And I got a chance to shout out Superstar Blogger Shuga Shug and Steven P. From the WClub
so enjoy!

NEW 2011 Thundercats Action Figures Lion-O (Video Below)

Bandi has released NEW Thundercats action figures to coincide with the relaunch of the series on The Cartoon Network!
There are several figures in the line and also a 'Classic" line that is just a re release of the figures from the 80's.
The new line comes in two sizes and are fully examined in the video below.
The small figures sell for around $8 and the larger size sells for around $15.
These items are HOT and sell out just hours after shipment's arrive so call your local shop and find out when they receive deliveries!

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Martha Stewart 2011 Halloween Collection at Michael's (Video Below)

The Martha Stewart Crafts 2011 Halloween collection is in Michael's stores now! There are some exciting new treats and also some old favorites that are certain to make your Halloween beautiful!
Unlike the current Martha Stewart Halloween Special Issue Magazine, this collection has some inspired ideas reminiscent of the legendary Martha By Mail catalogue (These are just cheaper in price and quality)
SO,
Make a trip to your local Michael's ASAP for these awesome items!
As in the past these are sure to be gobbled up quickly!

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Monster High Wii Game!!

The Gang at Monster High have a Wii game coming just in time for Halloween!
October 25, 2011
You can pre-order now at Gamestop www.gamestop.com or any other major store.
If you've ever played a "girls" video game (like Barbie and the Three Musketeers) you'll know that these games feature simple graphics and little to no violence but can still be challenging. They're usually a series of puzzles and or mazes.
This should be mindless fun for Halloween and weeks to come!

Help Make a GREAT Halloween for kids!

Costumes for Kids is program designed to to give disabled children the Halloween experience they deserve. They collect new or used costumes, make-up and costumes!
PLEASE!
Even 1$ will help
http://costumesforkids.net/