You need an old PC for these!

The Edward Mordrake dolls 😍

I think on paper Mystixx is a really interesting concept, the idea of being able to switch a dolls face has a lot of potential if executed well. But that was the problem with Mystixx, it wasn't executed well, mainly due to how cheaply made the dolls were. I never owned them personally but even looking at the stock photos you can tell that they were made as cheaply as possible I would definitely not mind if someone did decide to revisit the concept of a doll that can change it's face, but I just hope that it's done better

I watched Grimm. Every episode started with a quote from a Brother's Grimm tale that would forshadow the story or the creature that episode would feature. None of them looked like those dolls lol. It was a pretty good show (horrifyingly dated 2010s graphics tho) until the writers fell into the trap of retconning their own lore too much (just like the lore writers for these dolls i guess lol)

Bratzillaz are a 2/10, none of them are giant irradiated lizards that arise to destroy Tokyo.

I used to have the Ceva raven animal spirit doll. Pretty rad doll I had in my collection!

I’ve seen the boxes for those dolls on Pinterest! This was a great video <3

BTW, here’s a tip for a mermaid cosplay: ALWAYS bring a wheelchair (especially if you’re at a con or going to a pool for a photoshoot). Your legs will be wrapped inside your tail, and scooting or crawling on a hard, hot, or rough surface might end up damaging your tail. Note: This tip also applies if you’re cosplaying as a lamia/naga, since your legs will be wrapped inside a snake’s tail.

First off i love the looks in this video! And next I feel like this dolls would've been a beloved brand like Bratzillas if the execution was better. I absolutely adore the head turning gimmik but it wasn't done very good. I hope to get my hands on one of these dolls one day

I thought i was the only one who knew about these

i'm russian, so if you need help with translation, i can help! i don't remember really seeing them in stores, but i wasn't that much into toy collecting back then.

Heya! Great video essay. I am a Russian doll collector and wanted to give some insight on the topic. Yes, it is a very common practice for American companies to ship off remaining stock of their dolls to Europe and Russia in particular. This happened to Mystixx, Mystikats, Struts and so many more brands. Additionally, one kf the reasons why Mystixx were so popular is because of their more affordable price point (equivalent to $15 most of the times) while MH dolls consistently were growing in price (25-30$). Additionally, Russian collectors don’t care and support all knockoff and fakie doll brands; as long as dolls are good, there are jobs moral high ground like American collectors seem to have in regards to MH vs doll lines they inspired like Once Upon a Zombie or Mystixx. So yeah, that’s the reason why the biggest collectors and lovers of playhut dolls like Mystikats and Mystixx are both Russians:D I suggest you do research Mystikat, as they are my favourites and have cool doll history. Plus there are reference tonthem in Mystixx which is why it was popular to believe they share the same doll universe. In short, Mystixx rule and I still try to complete my collection❤ Also your mistake regarding MH G2 was very funny😂😅

my favourite purple food is taro milk

i wonder if the reason they said kids love zombies is because of the release of warm bodies, the zombie romance movie, in february of 2013

20:05 someone watched Jem and the Holograms and did a shitty version of one of the Misfits’ music videos

Can you do a deep dive into Bleeding Edge Goths dolls? They are really cool and detailed but theres very little information on them I could find :/

if they had rainbow high type face they could have down this a little better I think. and ofc if they had the art match!

4:17 completely unrelated to this vid but WHAT DO YOU MEAN THERE WERE CENTAUR DOLLYS LIKE THIS IS ADREAM COME TRUE FOR ME WAQA (granted the execution isn’t the best, the proportions are wonky af but by god if this got the love it need i would be their biggest fan!)

you guys look so pretty 😭

Honestly, the Grimm Fairytales concept about transforming into animals can work considering that there are a lot of fairytales focused on the idea of transforming into animals There are even Grimm Fairytales that feature human-animal transformations that fit the species they have (raven = The Raven, fox = The Golden Bird, snake = King of the Golden Mountain, and sheep/lamb = The Little Lamb and the Little Fish) . (Author's note: prolly have fairytale brainrot so bear with me)

Ok ngl Serpent Kelani absolutely eats

Well, at least they tried. They did their best 😂😂😂

This video was absolutely fantastic I enjoyed it so so much! Thanks for making:) looking very forward to more videos like this!

Ngl, l love the fact that there is a mini window in the back of the packaging with her 'other face'

The fact that I've got so many views from that game is crazy

I love bratzillas for the glass eyes, mga was onto something with that, as evidenced by rainbow high later on. I just wish the dolls were more collectible if that makes sense. They don't really feel aesthetically cohesive although individually I love their designs and color palettes. At least I can save my money that way tho😅

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I love vids about old fashion doll lines! I never knew these existed, thank you for making this, super cool. I see what they were going for but I think the 2 faces would have freaked me out lol.

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WHY DO THEY ALL MENTION BOYS!?!?!?!? I am so lost rn with these descriptions

My professor designed some of the boxes (I'm a graphic design major), I've been trying to find the Azra Vampire doll with the two wigs. IF ANYONE HAS ONE, plz let me know and I'll buy it off you so my professor can finally have the doll. He's been yapping about how he never got one after making the design so I think it'd be cool to gift it to him.

My queens <3333 im very happy someone did a deep dive on those

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just relistened to the theme song before this video and unfortunately it slaps so hard

I will be honest, I don't think these dolls could have ever made it. Their face sculpts are just super ugly.

SO SORRY FOR MY MONSTER HIGH MISTAKE AT THE END! In the section at 48:33 I meant to say G2, NOT G3 which is the current line. I will return my Monster High fan badge now

I had to rewind and watch the head spinning animation you did multiple times cause it was just SO COOL

Kamakazi Girls fovever!!!!!

LOVE the transition with spinning you head!

28:16 waaait shes such a serve need herrrr

Mystixx are brat Bumpin' that

13:56 Gotta love that their descriptions doesn’t pass the Bechdel test

This was a really interesting deep dive into a lesser known doll-line!

I love these dolls, they where so hard to find in stores.

I do think the designs are cute, but these dolls always felt so cheap to kid me. I love some of the outfit pieces, in terms of design, though. I would love to try and recreate them myself but with nicer fabric.

Correction for Monster High reboots: in 2016 is MH Gen 2 (the very disliked sanitized one referred at the end of this video) and Gen 3 started in 2022 (still ongoing) Just so people know it got better after G2's flop 🥲

Yesterday, my partner had a really concerned face and said "Ok, but if zombies are decaying, how come they are still able to stand up? They're not supposed to have any inner ear left to keep balance" and that's such a valid concern. These dolls are so cool, especially later ones! The execution is rough, but the concept art is great

As a general rule, never end a motto with a preposition! "The Doll with the Changing Face" <-- fixed it! 😂 Or even "Face Changer"? Almost anything is better than "The Doll You can Change the Face of"