Monster High Howliday Love Edition Cleo & Deuce Doll Review

Everyone’s favorite mh couple is back in their third 2 pack ever. But is it worth $60?
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[@LifeOfTheAngels]

Idkw up with Mattel’s obsession with putting patterns on everything but the patterns really downgrade the dress and make it look costume-y and tacky, if it the dress was a solid darker teal but kept some of the bandage elements with the gold snake bodice and they gave Cleo a headpiece similar to the new haunt couture Cleo , it’d look 100x better, deuce is fine I just wish the materials weren’t so cheap looking and they gave deuce a more stoic face

[@dekeireacts7170]

Thank-you !!! Someone said it !!! I love Monster High,but I wasn’t here for Cleo’s dress nor did I particularly like Duece’s look either . It was okay for me…..BUT I sometimes wish Monster High would stop making some of the clothes so bright and change the color palette 🎨 to more dark shades !! All of the colors SOMETIMES make the outfits seem cheap and less mature ….

[@paulbunyangonewild7596]

The big problem is the small repeating patterns are expected to carry the entire weight of the outfit, but difference between this one and the holiday drac is that it's not even really a pattern, more like a design that's just been vomited around the dress. Patterns are usually simple and repeating, this? This is just something that was designed by a toddler (and no offense to toddlers I'm just saying)

[@jonathandaysen]

I enjoy this 2-pack, but when sat next to the Howliday Draculaura this set feels very much play line. The box design, the bright colors, the printed clothing, the accessories…it doesn’t have that sort of sleek elegance I was hoping we’d be getting as adult collectors. I wish MH would have done something similar to Howliday Draculaura, but with C.A. Cupid for Valentine’s Day…black box, minimal colors and printed patterns, and very fashion-focused. This set is cute, though.

[@queenverlyn]

Thinking about it, i can definitely see why they struggled with the design of this set. For the colours, we have Deuce's green, Cleo's original blue and gold, plus the valentine's theme they'd want to include pink or red which completely clashes. On top of Deuce's snake thing, Cleo's mummy thing (thankfully the snakes can kind of work with that), and the hearts for valentine's AND the skullettes (which tbh were unnecessary) there's just a lot to include. I think if they wanted to do the Howliday thing, making a Cupid doll would have been the better move. And if they really wanted to release Cleo and Deuce for Valentine's, a creepro 2 pack that wasn't Howliday would have worked.

[@msummers1668]

I ended up buying them from Mattel when they released because I was afraid they would sell fast just like when HC Cleo sold out in seconds. I had to buy her for $150 off of eBay!! I love Cleo and Duece so this set was a must have! Even though more work could’ve been put in with their outfits, I’ve grown to love them even more!

[@dalessandroarts]

I really hate to tell you its in stock at target for $60

[@laurendaley2503]

@@dalessandroarts I head bad experiences with target for the rare dolls. People still havent gotten the drama reel dolls for the retail price thanks to scalpers.

[@kleinsbottle]

Dont buy off scalpers

[@LeeDee5]

They are pretty dolls but they look so cheap. Is Mattel allergic to darker jewel tones? Everything has to be so garish and bright even though this set is technically not intended for children.

[@FurballMeowzerz]

Bro I like how some of the male dolls look absolutely dog water but somewhat absolutely amazing at the same time

[@bingbongclankiecloop]

I definitely think just a darker colour scheme w oil have fit so well! Especially with rose gold accenting on cleo that matches upto her hair 😤 I just feel Mattel puts a premium on price for g1 style dolls but the quality just isn't there at all. The clothes are so cheap and tacky, but they know it'll sell because it's g1 crumbs 😭

[@madamplatypus313]

It’s so weird that there’s people thinking $60 for two new dolls is a lot as if this isn’t the same community where you’ll find people online charging $85 plus shipping for a beat-up doll with no box or accessories and one arm. (I’m not exaggerating, it was a basic Abbey.) Jay’s fear of snakes tho…

[@ZombieXCorn]

No like it’s horrendous fear of mine LOL I can’t even touch toy snakes, snake pictures Ect

[@laurendaley2503]

It's actually a good deal. It would be 30$ for each doll basically.

[@RinQatherine]

I really love this set, I bought it because I didn't want to lose the opportunity to buy them at retail price. I do think their outfits are slightly tacky and too much with the different patterns and colors but I don't hate them either. I think the g3 outfits are pretty similar though. The style of Cleo's dress is beautiful but the colors and patterns should be different but I absolutely love the snake chest piece!! It's a very cute add :) Overall I'm very excited for them but I do wish the colors and patterns were different. I hope with the future releases their outfits will be closer to g1 style rather than newer fashion trends/g3 style.

[@RinQatherine]

I really hope they make a Claud and Draculura set next!

[@Sophie_idk_lol]

I honestly quite like Cleo. Her face is gorgeous and I had no idea about the mesh underskirt and one sided tights. It gives her more detail and yeah idk I like her :)

[@marliesdekeyser451]

I feel like ever since I got used to the fashion and quality of RH its diffocult to swallow anything else... These MH dolls just seem so cheap to me compared to them☹

[@lilluna0.050]

RH have RH all over their clothes lol

[@midnightfox3157]

I really like this two pack I just don’t like how cheap Cleo’s dress looks I love the top part with the snakes forming a heart and the fact that the dress has both her and dueces skullettes on it but other than that the rest looks really cheap

[@ditzylilorgans]

I got this purely because Cleo was one of my favorites when I was first into Monster High (Like 3 or 4?) and I love Cleo and Deuce's relationship and honestly I feel like it was worth the price.

[@grimgracious]

The patterns just aren't it for me. The OG dolls had a lot of them, but they seemed more...sophisticated, I guess? Not all were hits but most of the time the designers behind them knew what made a good pattern. It blended in and complemented the outfit - not clash and look like something that probably goes better on a kid's comforter. The patterns scream childish instead of fashionable.

[@yasminmari7439]

I love the fact that the MH dolls are back, but I think the designs and prints on some of the clothes are TOO tacky. And Deuce... what did they do to his face?! It looks like they did a facial alignment, it was very strange, it even reminds Ken. I mean, his face is sort of straight and his eyes are bulging. I found it strange, especially compared to my doll from G1

[@Deadaccount263]

I'VE BEEN WAITING FOR THEM TO GET BACK TOGETHER

[@aestheticcat8976]

I still don't think this is a sign they're together more something for 1st gen fans, because gen 3 seems pretty adamant they're separated with the whole Clawdeen and Deuce thing 🤣 But for 1st gen fans they're together regardless official or not. Breakup or not.

[@Deadaccount263]

@@aestheticcat8976 fr

[@viktorhollywood5210]

It was only you purrrr

[@Deadaccount263]

@@viktorhollywood5210 :(

[@kluski3423]

I don't know what's up with their relationship tbh? Cause the Haunt Couture diaries say they broke up... But then we get this pack? And both collections are G1 style...

[@oneday1012]

What??????? $60.00 and the amazingly cheap clothes! I really can't believe Mattel thinks this is ok. Did they use the cheap leftover BTS clothing. Mattel has totally lost the plot with Monster High.

[@e.d.t.]

Wow, new sculpt. I'd rather pay $60 for both of them than $60 for one doll, but they're just okay for me. Cleo's face is cute though.

[@BishiGirl72]

"They had a lot of ties holding them together" lol.

[@mb7167]

The colors and prints give me a Betsey Johnson Vibe? Cleo's face is beautiful 😍

[@Writing4MySoul]

If they remain available long enough to on sale, I’ll get them. Will definitely have to get Cleo a new dress, and maybe Deuce with new shoes.

[@wonderlandzer0]

I think for me, I love these dolls, they are very pretty and look good together! However I do agree, I think the dress should have been solid blue on Cleo, and Deuce's pants should keep the pattern but several shades darker and his shoes should have been solid

[@Crybaby_k12_portals]

Your the first person to do a review slay queen

[@feel.like.so.]

G2 Vibes ALLL DAY! But even so, its very cute. My husband bought them for me as Valentines' gift, so i love them regardless. I do wish they had more detailed clothes, and a less garish color scheme, but its not a deal breaker, and honestly, its growing on me in time. Kinda feel like a late 90s music video color scheme. IDK>>

[@LUVBOTZ]

I only just got Howliday Draculaura from FAO Schwartz. It took almost a month for them to ship it. 🙄 Unfortunately her left eye is a tiny bit wonky but you can't see it unless you look really hard. Amazon already shipped my Cleo and Deuce, they should arrive on Wednesday, I can't wait!

[@ivyhohol-py7fo]

im getting them for christmas i cant wait! im making an outift for cleo... her outfit rn is giving g2...

[@HELPPPP-l7r]

AAAAAA THEY LOOK AMAZING

[@miacampos3679]

OML THEY ARE SO CUTE 😍😍

[@whatiswrongwiththisapp]

I’ve seen like 9 people do this review but I like urs the most

[@The_queen_of_kandi]

Hey jay I’m loving this doll set

[@Ankakaradag]

guys literally STORM TWINS is cheaper than this set.. like wtf is this set. Mattel gurl stop this madness

[@GachaApex]

The only reason I don’t like them is because Cleo’s fashion clearly had a downgrade 💃

[@girlscapitalism]

i’m in love with these dolls! 12:04

[@Dolldad_83]

I got this set - and then got it again when it went on clearance on mattel - definitely playline vibes - i like it, but like you - i feel it couldve been MUCH better

[@LuciPlayz19]

I’m so excited I just found a 10 dollar viperine naked (i have all the accesories and clothes but no doll) and 15 dollar ghoulish yelps doll without accesories on eBay!

[@samheasly3541]

It’s not half bad, with cleo, a few cuts here and there could make this doll cuter. Just make a second bandage bracelet with the sleeve and cut the neckline to match the snakes, also make the dress shorter, so cut it straight along at like the knee or something. Also just a personal preference, I don’t like the diagonal bangs, so I’d either cut them like g3 draculaura or have her have micro bangs or just pluck them out.

[@TerrierWhisperer]

I know the prints are particularly tacky, but I love it lol

[@dalessandroarts]

ugh i love their faces and i really want it but the clothes make me not want to spend the money😩

[@SilvijaBeatrice]

Hello, Thank you for the nice review. :) I would like to ask You: Does Cleo from this set has Saran or poli hair?

[@softcat9255]

Early I’m so happy for you the dolls are amazing

[@DanielleMarie]

This is the 1st release recently that I'm not a fan of. I love Cleo's side eye but that's about it. I agree, I feel like the outfits are kinda tacky. I wish they had gone with more of a romantic and pretty route instead 💙💚

[@CallMeKatMeow13]

I love this set! As I was watching this review mine arrived to my doorstep, it’s like you summoned them lol thanks for the review! 🤗🤗

[@dirtypoptoxic]

G2, worth 5 bucks.

[@Woah_its_urfavee]

These dolls are adorable!

[@Iheartreviewingstuff]

I didn’t unbox mine yet I also like Cleo as a base doll (hate snakes 🐍 😂🤗) ❤️❤️❤️ I wanted a black rose too 🖤 wait what the chocolate box is hard to open 🤦🏻‍♀️😩 yikes good to know wash Cleo’s hair 😒 I agree I wish this set was more exciting with the actual fashion but I guess cause it’s valentines themed Mattel felt the plastic accessories were necessary like for me I feel like Howliday Draculaura at $42.99 I was def more happy than this 2 pack at $60.99. 🖤🖤🖤

[@jchansdollhouse]

I'm not a big fan of this set because I just feel like Cleo would not be caught dead in that outfit! Ugh. I am going to buy it though 😅 and add some detailing to the accessories and possibly make her a new dress 😁

[@xzchantal]

I don’t know why and how but someone is selling this for almost €100, when you said $60 or something but ofcourse I’m not sure how much dollars it is in euro’s and the other way round

[@dekeireacts7170]

Unpopular Opinion BUT I have tried my best to like Cleo’s dress in this set,BUT I don’t like it . (And that says A LOT because I adore all things CLEO .) I don’t hate it,but some of her previous looks are better than this !! The skullets printed on the dress do seem a bit tacky….and kind of off brand for Cleo since she is Royalty…… The dress reminds me of a tacky 80’s dress . Duece is okay to me too . His outfit isn’t as bad as Cleo’s but he could be better too . I wish Monster High (Mattel )would change the color pallets for character up a little bit more . Sometimes the color makes the outfits look cheap and less mature …. They should try darker shades/pallets 🎨… Just my humble opinion ☺️😙☺️!!!!

[@laurendaley2503]

I personally think the set as a whole is pretty, I wish the dress was better however them together works well with the colors.

[@noraalmohana8056]

But my thoughts on the set it’s amazing to be honest because like the GEN one dolls when you try to buy them they’re crazy prices like $1000, $2000 like I want to Dracula, Laura Jen, one doll but I couldn’t find it for any cheap price. The cheapest price I can find was $2000. I was like no way so does a pretty good search if you really want a g 1 doll

[@tofanpurnomowaisaka503]

It's nice that the Howliday dolls aren't Mattel Creations exclusive even though they look like G1.5 dolls. 😅

[@adamjohnson4671]

Cute set but not for $60

[@laurenlittlefield6796]

I bought the set since Cleo is my love but I hate the clothes. Mattel’s obsession with putting symbols on everything has always turned me off, especially since that’s all the tend to do with Cleo’s fashion (especially in g2). I just plan to fix some aspects of the clothes and make it to my taste such as putting Cleo in a better dress and changing those ugly pants of Deuce.

[@Yessycakes]

tbh i love cleo's dress it reminds me of betsey johnson

[@smhmrk3573]

Would you say that they are worth buying?

[@PristinePanda]

its giving g2 really bad. especially next to the howliday draculaura. she looks like a collectors dolls, these 2 look playline.

[@emikawaneru666]

I don't vibe with Deuces face, good thing he has glasses haha. As someone from Europe, I got them on Mattel creations because the shipping was cheaper than the Amazon one. I still have to pay import fees and taxes when they arrive tho. One set is roughly 105 USD for us Europeans 🙈 crazy

[@nasasmoonlightx3597]

it didn’t go smoothly for me😭 kept saying something was wrong with payment. worried that it’ll do it again in a future drop

[@quinnlavigne]

GORGEOUS 🥰🥰🥰❤️❤️

[@overthegardendoll3324]

Cleos face is gorgeous tho.

[@popsyturvee5112]

The design of the set is pretty juvenile compared to the core of Monster High G1.

[@loumoon3744]

This could have been so much better! The most iconic couple destroyed with horrible outfits 😢

[@DoIIyMama]

DOLLAR STORE JUMPSCARE

[@pabloverse421]

Okay sorta kinda loving them now

[@stonersiren]

cleo looks so stunning here in the face imo, but i agree the tacky accessories totally cheapened the set

[@marstal4913]

Deuces nose is def. different in this sculpt, much more bulbous.

[@AnshikaPandey121]

I want this but in india it costs around 15k rupees, but thet deal isnt available in my area, so if I want it, it will cost me more that 27k rupees, I COULD BUY A NICE ASS PHONE WITH THAT

[@Aqua-xy3vf]

I like getting the accessories

[@Thao-ngo]

Would buy it in March since iy prob gonna be cheaper in eBay

[@IHeartMyHappyPlace]

I don’t really like the styles but I had to buy because I love the couple

[@MJdaDuckbear]

I bought it just for Deuce lmao, once they arrive Cleo will be thrown straight on eBay 😂

[@jackelinmorales]

Is so cool but I don’t like is the hair

[@homaqe]

I wish they were easily accessable in Australia. At first seeing them, I did not like how bright their clothing was, but now it is growing on me. Can't wait to buy them for a whole $140 AU and then $35 AU+ shipping 💀💀

[@monsterteendream]

so is it a bodysuit underneath the dress?

[@danielleverdant1100]

Emoji Cleo

[@homieblossom2550]

How did you create your profile pic?

[@Rqunam]

It's honestly annoying how Mattel is forcing pink into new dolls

[@jessecygan286]

Yesssss I bought it!!!

[@ryanbrewer4815]

So cute

[@CH3RRY-STARZ87]

I would've gotten it if it weren't $60

[@vertebrate3507]

These dolls look so cheap and rushed

[@BetoT-2000]

I don't care people judge me I be honest I well tell the true I only want Deuce Gordon doll because Deuce Gordon is my favorite character from Monster high I well buy two pack Valentine Day Cleo de Nile & Deuce Gordon is my wishlist were I get them?? & is cute Couple Cleo del Nile & Deuce Gordon

[@_Kataraluvsanime_]

How to get stands

[@PixysillytheDachshund]

First love ur Vids!

[@nolasdollsandaquatics9386]

Hi Dolls 👋

[@brandiroot4741]

So 🥰 cute 🥰

[@Eruyt]

what a power to have XD

[@JinxChikita]

Jay I have an existential question how did you record everything with audio? (your IG story...) 😂❤I say it because also even the box and accessories have sound 😮 that's magic

[@ZombieXCorn]

I was able to restore it! Had to individually go through each clip and unmute it all 😭

[@JinxChikita]

@@ZombieXCorn Oh 😧 well at least everything could be recovered I really thought you bought another set for record it again 🤯

[@CharlesleeRay1]

The colors are fine. I don’t understand why so much hate. Gorgeous set perfect to add to any monster high collection

[@Jessica-ml6td]

Some of the designs and patterns are just tacky feels more like a play line than collector

[@ellavick6483]

I think the designs are pretty cool by itselfs, but the colors are awfull. I think if Deuce had a dark gray shirt, with a black tie and darker green pants made of a fabric that imitates leather, it would be a lot better. The jacket could still be this bright piece without looking too overwellming. And the shoes, O GOD THE SHOES! They should be black. Period. No printing, just black. And Cleo's dress could be again black or a very dark blue, maybe with a dark scale pattern with some gold diamonds (Basically Deuce's pants, but darker) and the shoes could be a little bit more, with molded on scales and tiny diamonds and a more gladiator style

[@kylewilkins1331]

The base doll are cute but everything else feels out of the place and cheap asf

[@Barbie_DZD]

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[@hundjunge21]

Not great I’m so spoiled by rainbow high that I’m disappointed in the quality. I’m not the largest monster high fan. If dolls are like this I’ll just stick with rainbow high.

[@german102302]

Flower with teeth AND 👄... Interesting

[@celtamorie]

I don't like them at all. The only thing I like are the accessories. Good for me cause I won't be dreaming of having them.

[@isabelaguerra4139]

Love you ❤❤❤❤❤

[@isabelaguerra4139]

Kisses from Brazil ❤

[@noraalmohana8056]

You’re complaining so much I can’t even catch up😂

[@lewinski8147]

So critical…theyre just dolls. If you dont like them WHY buy them 😐yall sold them out from people who actually wanted them like myself

[@danstev8684]

They are still available on Amazon and Target.