Restoring My Entire Bratz Collection | Episode 5

[@belzhu488]

i never really had brats & don’t have knowledge about any of this but i find this series so inexplicably entertaining lol

[@IsabellaDemarko]

aw haha yay! x

[@wizardeye6212]

Same

[@moss8074]

Same!

[@Thelondonparker]

@@IsabellaDemarko where do you watch Bratz

[@Faithheartglr]

Samee i was a MH and barbie child

[@slayyyterette5227]

what you could do, you could boil cloe's head so the plastic becomes softer and you could probably fit tweezers in the hole to get it. make sure when you get it out, that you kinda shape her head back to normal, because it can sometimes look squished. hope this helps!

[@IsabellaDemarko]

yes thats the plan! i saw it in one of a thousand splendid dolls videos thankfully! i will be trying it out next week x

[@eenver941]

@@IsabellaDemarko If it doesn't work out you could always super glue the head back on ! Just means the head won't twist :/ but for display purposes it could work !! I hope you manage to fish out the hook and fix the mechanism though !

[@vicstarlight333]

Wouldn't putting it in boiling water affect the paint on the dolls face though?

[@slayyyterette5227]

@@vicstarlight333 no it doesn't :)

[@NagemYelmul]

Alternatively, a hair dryer at the pointed at the joint area also works to soften the vinyl. This would help with both the smaller and larger Chloe's heads.

[@ceediculous1842]

Coming from someone used to broken neck pegs and doll heads, here's a tip for getting the peg out of the head! In general I hope it helps anyone out there in the same situation :) Note that this only works for vinyl/soft heads - if the doll's head is hard plastic, it's a whole other beast and I'm afraid I haven't figured that out yet! You can find out what material the head is pretty easily; if it's flexible or has any give at all (lets you push in with a nail even slightly), it's probably vinyl. Vinyl is cool because heat will let it "bounce back" to the form it was originally cast in if it's misshapen or has some dents on it! Now, what you need if you want to get a broken peg out; - Long needle-nose pliers (you want them to be as long and thin as possible!) OR heavy-duty tweezers (they have to be durable and be able to grip the peg) - A thick towel or heat-resistant glove - Boiling water and a cup/bowl to dunk the head in OR a hot hairdryer (though I'd recommend the water to spare your doll's hair, hair dryers will make it frizzy) Essentially, you want to soften the vinyl of the head enough so that you can squish it without damaging it. Heat will do this temporarily - once the vinyl cools down, it'll be back no normal, so no worries there. Dunk the head into the hot water (focusing on the neck area!!) and let it sit until it's soft and squishy. Then you can take your pliers and fish out the stuck piece. The squishiness will allow you to be kinda rough and yank the piece out without any permanent damage - just remember to keep the vinyl hot and protect your hands from the heat! Also if you want to keep the doll's hair, try to be careful and not yank on the hair plugs inside. Using a bright light to hold the head against should help you see what you're doing better :) As long as you don't tear the vinyl, there won't be any damage done to the head, so this is a safe thing to do to any doll with a vinyl head! I would also highly recommend warming up the head EVERY time you remove a doll's head - the plastic of the neck gets fragile the older it is, but vinyl doesn't! Heating it up with boiling water is perfectly safe and won't damage it. The plastic holding the neck peg in place is what you need to worry about :) Speaking of, as for the broken neck itself; it's a lot more difficult to work with plastic. Plastic doesn't "bounce back" like vinyl does, but you can still heatform it if you try - you just risk not getting it exactly how it used to be. If you're fine with your doll only being able to turn their head right to left but not up-and-down, you can just glue the peg into the neck and be done. If you want there to be actual movement, well... It's a process and kind of impossible to just explain. I'm sure someone has made some sort of tutorial online! I would make one but I don't have my set-up complete yet bor do I have any broken dolls at the moment. Anyway, I hope this helps!

[@minadelina]

20:55 the way your brother laughed and the way you two are having this much fun is so fucking awesome lmao

[@Sprinkle_sprankle98]

😂😂

[@erickacrain6479]

You are amazing! Love Adalyn

[@sarthakarora3386]

I can’t believe its already been 3 years!! This is my comfort series and i watch it every night when i feel sad or stressed and it makes me feel so happy and relaxed, PLEASE DO MORE BRATZ VIDEOS PLS PLS PLS 🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷

[@IsabellaDemarko]

aww thank you xxx I think I will!

[@Itsme_Lisa-jv1wo]

Same please do more brats videos I just love them and this is my happy place 💝💝💝💝💝💝💝💝💝

[@jesscervi5366]

i once spoke to my hairdresser about this with my dolls and she said to wash their hair in laundry conditioner as it softens it more than regular hair conditioner

[@septiea]

This!! I find fabric softener works fantastic for synthetic hair plus it smells great for any second-hand dolls. The actual conditioner won't do much besides give the hair less grip when detangling.

[@mjdelarue13]

This is true but it turns white blonde shades yellow!

[@jesscervi5366]

@@mjdelarue13 as that's annoying, possibly try a white fabric softener maybe? or would that have the same effect

[@mjdelarue13]

@@jesscervi5366 no they all do it!!! It’s something in the fabric softener’s chemical mix that reacts with the plastic in some doll hair types!

[@ang1692]

When you repaint a cabinet like that you actually disassemble the whole thing. Use a screwdriver and take off the shelves and detach the sides of the cabinet. The glass will easily come out then and you will be able to to sand and paint with ease. Then you could even attach battery powered circle lights/ wire some cheap LED strips to the tops of each shelf to make some lighting

[@arminforever9471]

Don't worry about your first edition Cloe cause Bratz are coming back in July releasing in amazon the first edition dolls again and Rock Angelz in October

[@madelinefolcher9588]

Omg I can't wait I am a HUGE bratz fan

[@makeuplover_99]

Do u know if they will be like the older bratz?? I prefer those over the ones from the 1st reboot

[@arminforever9471]

@@makeuplover_99 Yeah OFC you should follow @lookingbratz on Instagram, they publish all the news about the dolls! Even Bratz posted online their Instagram that they don't Want to know anything about the re-boots they want to bring the classic Bratz style

[@makeuplover_99]

@@arminforever9471 awesome. Thank you so much..

[@josefinekarella1145]

But like I think she has some attachment to her 1st edition Cloe. Hers is old and special and the new one coming..... well it is not

[@yuvalqtgirl95]

Hey Isabella! I’m just starting out as a seamstress. If you want to design your own outfit for Katia, I would love to make it for you! X

[@user-bd6hn]

this is such a good idea!

[@saraaltahawi3845]

I’m not mentally prepared for this series to be over tbh😭😭😭

[@unicornpet2225]

Same

[@Randomuser6683]

Etsy might have some clothing options, doll customisation resources might point you in the right direction for the clothes and the chloe's head

[@K41R0XO]

here’s a tip for ur giant cloe!! if you use a flat iron in a low setting, the ends become way less frazzled!

[@mony.mp4]

"this day was fine until we had a car accident" i don't know why but i literally laughed OUT LOUD at this

[@cherrykaguraowo6447]

I applaud the amount of dedication you have for restoring all of these lovely dolls! They all look lovely at the end!

[@lokiehigh8732]

26:14 that Angel bag is EVERYTHING!!! 💖💖💖

[@elisacolombo3021]

Hey love, if you put Chloe's head in boiling water, that will soften the vinyl, then you can remove the piece with some needle nose pliers or tweezers (I think the pliers would work better). Then to reattach the neck peg you will probably need some wire, a drill and some glue to recreate the thing that was holding the peg. You can always look up here on KZbin on how to fix it, but if you can't find anything, doll customizing channels such as Dollightful might give you a light on how fix the peg. I'm positive you can do it yourself!

[@IsabellaDemarko]

yes ive heard of that technique and that's the plan! xx thanks

[@elisacolombo3021]

@@IsabellaDemarko No problem 💕💕 Also I'm in love with your bratz series, I don't want it to be over 😭🤣xoxo❤

[@IzzyJoFo]

I’m the 1th fan of this series Seriously, though. I never had bratz dolls as a kid, but seeing you regain your childhood passion is amazing to watch. It’s so entertaining and always puts me in a good mood :)

[@sounderrated2792]

HAHAHAA I LOVE THIS COMMENT

[@craniopagi]

if you're interested in a quick fix for your dresser, try contact paper! I'm fully addicted to it, in the states you can find it in the dollar tree

[@yaral8782]

I wish boil-washing worked on real hair lol

[@IsabellaDemarko]

lmao SAME can you imagine

[@littlebeeandnutmeg6395]

With the little Cloe head issue, it's a pretty straightforward fix, heat up the head (hot water) and use something to loop the neck peg on to, I've used angled tweezers, and yank it out of there. Once it's out thread through the bar of plastic you had through the loop and see if you can pop that inside the neck heating the neck up. If it won't go back in you can drill a tiny hole (use a hand drill) through the neck and get a small piece of wire to insert into the drilled hole, threading it through the loop of the neck peg in the middle and securing the wire of the outside of the neck with a dab os super glue.

[@uberkirbeeh7954]

I was just about to make a comment on that thanks to all those doll custom vids I've seen during the past 2 years

[@lewiskwb9870]

do before and after photos for the website!

[@IsabellaDemarko]

yes good idea!

[@valentinapoeta9550]

Heey love this series!! For giant Choe's hair try soaking it in fabric softener: it works wonders ;)

[@YanelArez]

I am so jealous of your freckles! I didn't really have a lot of dolls as a kid but this series has kind of made me wish I did because it kind of seems fun to wash their hair and stuff? Although I could never have this many! I'm thinking like... three is enough....

[@IsabellaDemarko]

thank you! i actually do them with fake tan maybe I should make a tutorial x

[@YanelArez]

@@IsabellaDemarko oh please do! They totally had me fooled!

[@sandraisaksson7853]

You should try using fabrics softener for their hair. Usually people use if for plastic wigs. You should look it up 😃

[@brookemarie6803]

these vids r so comforting i luv it

[@IsabellaDemarko]

[@Jesamania]

I love watching these. Your passion for them is kind of infectious! You should consider some strip lighting inside your doll cabinet :)

[@lopezzz.annie31]

True💕

[@iluvmyplaylist2802]

Sis gave them real glow up😭✋🏼

[@lamablushes6427]

Take it to a doll repairing shop, they will be able to fix both of them... And it will not cost a lot... It happen to my favorite Baebie doll and I was crying for days... Someone recommended to me and I'm really happy with the results...

[@em_vpn]

Aghh a 30 minute bratz video yay!

[@HazelEyedErica]

Awesome update. The moment between you and your brother was so cute. This is one of my favorite youtube series. ♥️

[@manicp1xie139]

Use leather paint for her dress!!! Love this video btw ❤

[@conniem7713]

Not sure if you’ve figured out how to get first edition Chloe’s head back on, but it might work if you make a tiny wire hook to go through the hole. It should be able to grab the plastic head hook and retrieve it, but it’ll involve a lot of tilting to get the plastic head hook at the right orientation to get it out of the head hole. I hope it works ❤️ And for big Chloe, you can buy silicone at the hardware store and mould it quite easily to form the “shelf” for her neck.

[@WrenMcNally]

Another thing that may make this easier is warming the head with a hair dryer. It will soften the plastic and make it easier to pull the anchor out without potentially breaking it. Also, you have the same name and initial as my mother! lol.

[@conniem7713]

Heating PVC (what dolls are made of) can be really dangerous because it can release chlorine in the air. There’s also no way to tell if any of the paint for their detailing contains lead, which is an added hazard for heating dolls. I’ve seen a couple comments on here recommending heating the dolls so they’re more malleable, but I’d only try that after all other solutions have failed.

[@joslynwood5807]

Her saying that the jumbo choles head broke me thinking of earlier in video when she kept shaking her head back and forth lol 😹

[@IsabellaDemarko]

it was already loose for years.

[@brittanythompson9079]

You’re unlocking such deep memories of my childhood showing your dolls 😂 the big baby Jade, tiny bratz, football Yasmin (she was my absolute fave 😍) ugh I’m loving this series

[@cinnyslittlefriends1379]

I’m loving your Bratz series!!

[@IsabellaDemarko]

thank you!

[@sunburst3476]

i just wanna say, ur doll at 30:25 is fixable. taking consideration that the piece inside the head might not get out. Even if u manage to get it out, repairing it might be tedious since it's such tiny pieces. I feel like it would be easier to make another mechanism and take advantage of the structures we have. It'll be way easier to explain in person and show it with the doll at hand, but i'll try writing it. i might also do a video and try to emulate what im trying to say. the link would be here. but it might take a while... So, if u look closely, there isn't just a hole in the head, there's also a hollowed out section around the hole (reference 30:38 ) , it looks like a hemisphere. get a sturdy wire (coat hanger wire is a nice choice), cut it smaller the length of the diameter of the "hemisphere" but longer than the diameter of the neck hole. on the other hand, there's a beam inside the neck hole in the body (u can see it at 30:19 on the left). thread a tiny elastic through the beam, and catch both ends using a stick. Then with the head, pierce the vinyl with one end of the wire inside the head, as close to the neck hole as possible. Then, slip on the ends of the elastic onto the wire. u might want to keep the stick in place to catch the elastic if it slips off. Pierce the other end of the wire inside the other side of the head as straight as possible. The wire would stick out on both sides in side the head, but it shouldn't be visible on the outside. Remove the stick if u kept it in place. it should be pretty secure, since the vinyl should grip it tightly. Pls take this with a grain of salt. i dont have the doll at hand, so things might work out a bit differently. u can do this!

[@susanatsatourova6953]

I just did mental gymnastics trying to imagine what you were saying and you’re totally right it would absolutely work that way, good job

[@sunburst3476]

@@susanatsatourova6953 yes someone understood, I can die happy

[@yaral8782]

Was waiting for this after the amazing Bratz - BoJack Horseman crossover😂

[@charlenemcphater910]

Hey where did you get the Cloe first edition top you’re wearing? It’s so cute 🥰

[@LaBellesGrace]

My current favourite series is back!! Amazing job girl, they look amazing!! :)

[@lostlucc_1545]

I have just spent my Sunday morning watching this series from the beginning. I’m 28 now and I still feel sad my dad threw out all my bratz dolls as my collection was absolutely huge as a only child literally had nearly every series full the brim as my family used to make sure I had nearly all the dolls per set ( especially my grandad as it was our thing, I have so many photos of us playing with my bratz dolls 😭😭) I had all the furniture , the playsets , the posters, the PlayStation 1 , PlayStation 2 & DS games , you name it I can guarantee I had it lol I was OBSESSED! 😂✨ so thanks for reminding me I wasn’t alone in collecting them up to the age of 15, they were my ultimate comfort. And I am now debating as a mother of 3 kids (ha!!) to maybe restart collecting certain ones now I have my own space In my bedroom as we have shelving space 🥰 I have really enjoyed this so Thankyou very much for making my Sunday morning! Xxxxx

[@little_melancholia4503]

You can apply clear nail polish on the dress and it will help with the cracking

[@clara2797]

So glad that it's not the last video of this serie! I love it so much :)

[@bre6825]

Its 4am here, so glad im up

[@marina5964]

For the big doll, you could get some PVC, the type that is moldable when heated, and do another neck peg, I think it could work as I saw someone on doll tumblr do this some years ago You would need some tools to cut and sand down the plastic though You can find a random cheap barbie on a thrift store and steal her neck peck for the other smaller doll

[@wilterfilho]

You should put some silica packets in those cabinets to prevent the dolls from getting mold!

[@YasmineWaleed]

I’m glad that you are so proud of your collection and love for Bratz after saying you were embarrassed to admit it as a teenager and you should be proud of this project!

[@Hippipalo]

I remember maybe a few years ago I was looking at some dolls in my family room, and there was a cabbage patch kid doll with rubber bands in her hair. But I didn't realize how old it was until I dug my nails into the band and they split apart like butter

[@Mister_Dollz]

On your website, you could talk about your thoughts about the Bratz revival and what you want to see from it.

[@IsabellaDemarko]

thanks for the idea x

[@Mister_Dollz]

Isabella Demarko your welcome 😊

[@laurenjahnke7850]

You neeeeed to do a little diy on those bookcases. Paint them white or another color. It would be quick and I think it would really highlight the collection better.

[@IsabellaDemarko]

... ? i did

[@tamzin8824]

i don’t know if you watched until the end but they get painted in this video hehe

[@carrieannemichelle3195]

You did a good job. I was about to try and get a couple stans off my Bratz doll when I seen this video was up. You Bratz dolls are so beautiful.

[@bal9944]

So jealous of her collection 😍😍

[@nino.9815]

Best youtube series ever

[@AnneleenRoesems]

Your cabinet looks reallygood with the white card! And I truly hope you can fix your Cloe heads

[@IsabellaDemarko]

thank you!

[@inmariokartimalwaysdaisy]

omg yesss its back !!

[@maddisonb4258]

Don’t work through doll hair when it’s dry. It’ll damage it more. Work through it while it’s wet and coated with conditioner.

[@kissekott]

Hello! Nice work with all the dolls, they look gorgeous! I just have a tip I want to share with you that can help preserve your dolls: Have you considered to put UV protection film on the glass of your shelf? That could protect the dolls from bleaching in the sun light and help to preserve them. :)

[@AlexandraStubbs]

Episode 5 was big! Big babies, big hair, lots of things going on here. I do love the other lovely ladies you bought to add to your collection. Also the Princess Bratz line looks beautiful.

[@djunaskye6220]

So excited for the finale!

[@subifuwant9583]

I love her freckles!!

[@ariayneh2999]

This is literally amazing I still have some of my bratz dolls but like I have zero idea what happened to their clothes zero idea what happened to the shoes or accessories when i was about 6 to like 11 it was like play now ask questions later and by time i turned 12 monster high dolls were the rave and being 12 I preserved them better than my bratz

[@pyjamabottoms670]

Definitely get some fairy lights for your cabinet! ❤️

[@lunamelinoe_]

OMG YOUR FRECKLES ARE FREAKIN ADORABLE!!!!!😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰😍😍😍😍💖💖💖💖😍😍😍

[@IsabellaDemarko]

thank you its fake tan i might make a tutorial soon x

[@lunamelinoe_]

@@IsabellaDemarko it's fake? 😲........ GENIUS!!!😲😍....I really thought you had actual freckles!!!😍😍😍

[@myssyeyde5399]

If you decide that getting it out is too hard or could hurt your doll, I’d recommend getting polymorph to make a new peg to glue to her body! It’s a plastic that when hot can be reshaped. Or maybe you could just use a donor part from another doll? Good luck never the less

[@arminesweetheart5902]

For the fist edition Chloe, buy a pair of long pliers for jewelry making so you will be able to reach it.

[@bellablackmyth4748]

@Isabella Demarko, don't be discouraged about breaking Chloe’s neck peg! They have always been so flimsy and fragile, so it was bound to happen eventually. There are some people on the internet that have already covered how to fix a broken neck peg, and even though those dolls aren't explicitly Bratz it may help you out. Also, TIP: to reattach the head it would be a lot easier if you heated up the dolls head with a hairdryer for about 3 minutes. It won't hurt it, I promise, it just warms up the head and makes it go on easier. Really enjoying the series!!

[@ritateixeira97]

14:53 Fearless is still my pick up song

[@isaacash667]

Been waiting for this!!

[@tam9328]

The washing part is so satisfying, tysm for leaving that part in ❤️

[@ashlynalingh]

Hi I do doll restorations and for really bad hair you can try to use fabric softener instead of conditioner that might help with the big cloe and I would also recommend doing a careful trim of the bad parts of her hair. It’s hard to save everything but your doing a good job!

[@siobhanpett8076]

For your display cabinet, you could get some small strip lights to glue or staple into the cabinet as a backlight or overhead light for each row. Then drill some small holes to wire the lights down through the cabinet and out the back to plug in to a socket. Perhaps that would solve the issue of the shelves being too dark.

[@crystalmiller3333]

i am LOSING it over the bojack part. even when i first started watching bojack a few years ago and heard his mom's voice, i immediately recognized it as birdine!

[@hemligheter]

OMG BEEN WAITING FOR SO LONG

[@nataschajosefine]

Omg your hair looks soooo good and healthy 😍😍

[@theolanarre6444]

yes i am rewatching this bc im so invested in this series.

[@zee3184]

I hope she see’s this but soaking the dolls hair in fabric conditioner with allow her to style it and detangle it a lot easier

[@Unknown_Geek]

as soon as i saw that bindi on the doll i was transported back to my very short bratz phaze when they were advertising that film. i can still hear the jingle.... i never got to see the film

[@moonhaux]

Bratz genie magic!

[@nesr1_n]

If you actually used a hair straightener at the lowest setting eith some lotion you can straighten it! Its what i used on my my little ponys when their hair got frizzy.

[@IsabellaDemarko]

yeah i actually made a tutorial on how to do that back when I was 15 it works well x

[@elasticplanet2176]

Brats dolls are still awesome after all these years..❤

[@TheChazzmander]

I love all these Bratz vids. It will be bittersweet to watch the finale next time!

[@ashlynweber530]

I'd love to see a full collection video when you're done, which dolls from which collections you have 😍

[@rg1whiteywins598]

I have found that argan oil lotion on the frizzy hair and leave it a few days then boil washed it then repeat. Do a few times and eventually the hair is very soft.

[@G_Taor]

Thanks to these videos they have inspired me to recollect all the Bratz I had from my childhood and restore them. Currently have Wintertime Wonderland 2nd Edition Cloe and am waiting for the Twinz Phoebe and Roxxi.

[@AliyahRogers-yi6rz]

I could be talking about how gorgeous and amazing you are, but I know that’s already been done so I wanted to suggest you prime and paint the display case white, and then get led lights to put in each layer. That way you can really see all of them clearly while maintaining and giving them the care they need in a space that keeps out dust and other germ/moisture.

[@AliyahRogers-yi6rz]

Okay this was my recommendation before I saw what you ended up doing and I think that was such a smart, environmentally safe, and resourceful idea!! Love you darling!

[@adamhedin9606]

If you can get the thing from the inside you can take a needle and stab it through the side of the of that the neck plug and use it to connect the Head plug back in hope this helps😊

[@you-know-who3873]

When you click as fast as you could

[@Mister_Dollz]

If you haven’t done anything to the big Designed by Cloe’s dress, then you should definitely get some mod podge, and apply it all over the dress to prevent the cracks from growing, also it’ll stop the dress from cracking further by sealing it.

[@amaraarinze]

You're so pretty! Love your freckles😍

[@IsabellaDemarko]

thank you i do them with fake tan x

[@walkalonerebel534]

Isabella you so need to get Hayden Williams Bratz collector dolls, I hope you can save your Cloes

[@atlantix8709]

IM SO EXCITED FOR THE PART 2 FINALE 😍😍😍😍

[@petrifiedbread5343]

I looooove your editing! So energetic and joyful ❤️🐄❤️

[@IsabellaDemarko]

thank you!

[@destaneebartlett295]

Tip for anyone with dolls with really bad hair, fabric softener and baby shampoo work wonders. Plus the hair will be soft again, and not tangled.

[@theolanarre6444]

Aaaah i loved loved loved the restyling part!!!! They look amazing and i cant wait for the finale omggg

[@666bees]

Have you seen the 20th anniversary dolls yet?? They’ve only bee released in hot topic so far in America

[@aaronferris7881]

You could get some strip led lights and put them in your cabinet to bring light inside 💖

[@BarbieLovers]

This was probably the most satisfying out of all the episodes so far.. really made me happy to watch. (other than the heads coming off of course.😳 ) The starrin' and stylin' thing was hilarious🤣 my brother is the same at memorizing bratz. Also, the card thing was a really good idea! The cabinet is looking amazing! 😍 So looking forward to the final episode! 😁

[@kirishino1]

My Triiiplets Valentina also went thru the same your 1st Ed. Cloe got. Try making a big paper clip and make it a hook (make sure it wont fall off) and then hook the hole that connects to the body (the one that fell) and try to put it in hot water for the head to be soft and then try a mini twizzers or scissors to like pull the head hole widely so that the peg will come out

[@CamillaRRygh]

First edition Chloe is the first Bratz I ever owned. This exact thing happened when I played with her in like 2005. My grandpa is super handy and managed to mend her, but I had the exact same reaction - Also seeing it was my first as well.

[@jessisthebest6768]

OMG I DIDNT KNOW THAT WAS A SHOW!!!! I played the Nintendo ds game version with the same storyline!

[@boredaf4721]

Love this series so much!! You’re dolls are looking absolutely amazing, also your hair looks so full and healthy! :)

[@lrdsp]

i’m so invested in this series