STOCK BOX Doll Customizing: Red the Lesser Panda

[@Dollightful]

Hello all! The critique lobbied at my lastest STOCK BOX doll seems fair. Thank you for all the comments-- you all picked up on something. I think I should let you in on a secret. . I made Red and edited the video in the final moments of the 9th month of my pregnacy. I really wanted to give you guys one last custom doll video before clocking out for a while. I was hoping to end on a strong note, but I don't have much strength left, it seems. I promise I put in my best effort despite the circumstances. Btw, I gave birth yesterday. (I've scheduled an official announcement video to release this weekend with more details, but felt I should explain myself here as well haha). . So there's my 'excuse' haha. Although, I hope you agree that even if Red isn't the most professionally made custom doll on my channel, the video itself was fun and entertaining to watch!

[@InanimatePony]

HOLD UP-

[@becm7026]

omg congrats!!

[@micasaestucasa9891]

Congratulations!!!! I had no idea. And despite all of the constructive criticism I STILL love this doll and we adore you and your work ❤️ this is my third time watching. Enjoy your time with your family ❤️❤️❤️

[@3l1zzy98]

!!! CONGRATS!!!

[@EphemeralDelights]

I'm so happy for you! Take any time you need! We love and support you!

[@des-astre]

I would love a thick snow leopard ! They are shy and hold their tail in their mouth sometimes.

[@annamary4222]

YESSS!!! I WOULD LOVE TO SEE A SNOW LEOPARD!!

[@AxxLAfriku]

Do you have any idea who is replying to your comment right now? It's the FUNNIEST MAN ALIVE! Me funny (!!!) vids are so extremely funny, if you don't cry tears of laughter, you are allowed to thumb down me XTREMELY FUNNY vids! Do you think me funny (!!!) vids are funny, dear des

[@thefriendlyfolks655]

@@AxxLAfriku 1. No? (i doubt OP does) 2. I doubt it. 3. Ok. 4. Nope 5. Well, some of them. (If done correctly)

[@frejo1931]

i saw one at a zoo once and it had found a little box that it was laying inside of. Cats will be cats!

[@ashyxdraws7675]

a snow leopard but it’s an actual creature and about the same age as this doll and they are like really close friends

[@thetiniestleaf]

Honestly I kind of love how Red is just a little girl who dresses up as a red panda. There’s something distinctly more childlike and whimsical in her attire. Even the Pom poms feel like something she added to her outfit because she liked how flufffy they are. For some reason she just has my heart. I love her!!

[@pinkyhc4130]

Like she makes them herself and is proud of them :)

[@sharksareamazing9199]

Tbh I hated how she made a child have extremely large hips lol. She does not look like a child

[@animebrains6859]

@@sharksareamazing9199 I was a child with huge hips? ;( I mean like massive hips and long legs. Luckily my dad told me growing up to not be conscious about my bod, because everyone’s bodies comes in so many different shapes and sizes.

[@wormy_king1845]

@@sharksareamazing9199 I'm a kid with big hips 🤨

[@TBayJJ]

@@sharksareamazing9199 I was a kid with large hips!?!😭 It was genetics. I couldn't help it🤨

[@NukkuiskoHyvinVaiPois]

I don't think it's necessarily the pompoms but the colour palette as a whole. I think the high contrasted pompons and saturated blues clash with the reds. But I really like the idea of a child dressing as a red panda in clothing they made themselves. I wonder if giving her white face markings instead of red would have made the connection more obvious, or would they have just distracted the eyes. But I really love her fluffy panda-hood!

[@Ajspya]

Yeah it's very light compared to the darkish palette

[@_SAFFR0N_]

I honestly don’t like it I think she got a bit carried away with me out for your red panda on it sooo some people might like it but

[@TamaraKane]

I was a little surprised by this one. The vibe was off. I hope everything is okay. I didn't need it to be like a recreation of the red panda from Turning Red, but I think I expected something more playful? The sort of literal cultural interpretation was interesting, but it seemed more like watching the making of a museum figure this time, rather than a cartoony one. That could have come from a place of cultural respect, so I don't want to critique the idea harshly. I did prefer the Turning Red color palette, though. Bold reds, pinks, and the signature white fur. I didn't understand red dots representing white fur, but artistic moods vary, and though this may not have been my favorite doll she's ever made, it still turned out cute and was a neat video to watch.

[@sogasogaso]

maybe cream/beige dots?

[@peachqiee]

yeah no i agree completely but as far as im aware the red dots are a cultural/ religious thing? but still, i really wish she stuck to a palette or style as she usually does

[@karrie7993]

Honestly this isn’t my favorite doll from Catherine, but Red genuinely is still cute. She reminds me of a kid who’s mom gave up and let her dress herself in her favorite pieces of clothing. She’s not the most cohesive, but she’s adorable. And, I mean, pregnancy.

[@justvibin1215]

Man, I would have loved to see the snow leopard. I think they would have fit really well with the lineup. Perhaps in the future! Amazing work as always!

[@superoriginalusername.]

@you know this what does this have to do with a snow leopard doll

[@juniisdead1321]

@@superoriginalusername. i think its a bot, i've seen a lot of comments exactly like that one

[@MoonMoonTM]

@@juniisdead1321 They're all comments from that person. Lmfao.

[@sierrar.4535]

Unfortunately people have been asking for the snow leopard since at least November. You'd think a doll who had been requested for so long would make it into a video, but I guess not.

[@PrettyYukiTheArtist]

Same I really wanted to see a snow leopard doll

[@monaalvarado7949]

This is a beautiful doll! However, maybe the pom poms on the neckline weren’t the move? the ones on the ends work fantastically! Over all LOVE the doll!!

[@Madebysg]

I agree!

[@lunasnake5697]

Same l think a simpler necklace or no necklace would be better

[@aedoria]

I agree with this too! Not sure if I feel like the pom poms are a little saturated compared to the shirt fabric, but that's nothing a little bit of pastels wouldn't fix

[@wowjennawow]

the shirt reads clown just a little bit

[@potatostar9]

I agree

[@ahhh4117]

As cute and wonderful as I personally find this character, I can't help but feel that you, Dollightful were unhappy with this project. And I don't want you to do things out of obligation as opposed to because it makes you happy. Please don't feel obligated to do any prompt or anything you'd rather not be doing. If you want to pivot? Pivot! If you want to start over? Start over! U want to throw the whole doll away and do something else? Do it! We're behind you, no matter what. We care about your personal happiness. So do what sparks joy

[@carpydiem]

Yeah this one felt kind of... forced? She even mentioned in the video that she had to remind herself to stick to the red panda theme...

[@iamaperson4841]

I agree

[@dixierae3442]

An amazingly insightful, intelligent and compassionate comment. Please feel free to speak for me anytime. Best wishes.

[@zombietherat]

THIS THIS *THIS*! an audience vote is all well and good, but if inspiration is hard to come by I'd rather see something simple and fun as opposed to something the artist feels dissatisfied with. I'd even have ben alright with waiting a bit, though if I'm right about the announcement Catherine is taking about,. I can see why she chose to rush a little.

[@yukieternity12]

Agreed, I love watching her make dolls but she should be able to do it as inspiration dictates

[@min0uet]

the doll might have been "less professional" but weird little girls like this one make the world go round, so thank you for creating her

[@Sarah-wq3rc]

HUNTER PFP OMGSH- HE’S MY FAVORITE 😍

[@rosiered6712]

As a 9nce wierd little girl that made me very happy to read.

[@ViviJoooooo]

Personally whilst I loved the idea of a red Panda doll i feel like despite everything I cannot really recognize the influence of one. Like you said especially indian clothing has such wide variety i feel like a garment made out of various tones of reds would have suited her better though i suppose one can only do so much with the fabric they got on hand

[@ktqt8544]

Agreed

[@earlysunsetz]

Agreed. I feel like the eyebrows should have been white. Whenever she showed the photo and then immediately started doing brown eyebrows i was shocked! I know shes not a straight up red panda but, the only thing that looks influenced is the scarf + tail. Cute doll on its own but the red panda influence is not very obvious.

[@litleangelbrook]

I agree. I don't hate the way she came out, but to look at her, my first thought wouldn't be a Red Panda. She reminds me more of that phase of Scene Fashion, circa 2006-8, where everyone wore bright blue cookie monster hoods with the hand pockets. I think adding some childish face paint and taking another look at her top would go a very long way in bringing some of that red panda influence back in.

[@dahliasnowball8783]

@@litleangelbrook To me she reads more like a red fox lol, but I can see what you mean!

[@gontathegentleman9833]

@@katiechudars33 yeah, she just borth down a child. That's the excuse

[@small_and_dangerous2068]

I wanted to say how much I love this community. So far the most liked comments are ones that have an overall negative view on how the doll turned out, but is said in such a respectful way. Instead of bashing Dollightful, her community is letting her know this was just not one of their favorite projects from her. And that’s okay! Every artist has well received pieces and some not so well received pieces. Thank you Katherine for letting people feel comfortable with letting you know that they don’t vibe with the doll and for taking criticism and critiques in stride. And thank you community for using this power she has given us (ie a voice through the comments) to leave heartfelt and genuine critiques and not hurtful or negative comments. Good job on being good people everyone! Haha.

[@alexschofield8085]

Yes! And the fact that most of the more negative comments I’ve seen are still constructive! They’re not just saying “this is bad”, they’re saying “this is something you could do to potentially make it better”

[@maeganfoss7186]

150%! I was thinking the same thing. Great job everyone, especially Katherine, it may not be her best but she still smiles and shares her work happily with us. What an amazing community she’s created

[@samuelbonaya9941]

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[@TamaraKane]

The responses have been largely compassionate and understanding, and our beloved artist was so gracious in receiving them and sharing her motivations with us. I have come to love this doll!

[@monbub]

I would agree with you, but it's upsetting to see so many negative reviews on such an adorable doll. I feel like if I were dollightful, I would be very overwhelmed by the amount of criticism. And not to mention, the fact that she was pregnant during the video.

[@gurosirevag2882]

I think the angled patching plus the relatively large pompoms is what gave it the slight circus vibes (maybe also the bright colors of the pompoms?) but overall it’s great!

[@cindymcc7712]

Agreed. Maybe if the pompoms were matching colors closer to the shirt it would look so obvious. Though the hoody helps it

[@Gloomsvale]

Shes really cute, but i personally would have put white eyebrows and changed the cheek dots to be white triangular stripes so that they look more like the animal's markings! I really love her design and the hood is so cute! Can't wait to see season 3 and congrats on the baby!!!

[@natillaamg228]

I also REALLY wanted white eyebrows, but she turned out cute either way so

[@monbub]

Honestly she looks adorable as a red panda cosplayer! She has a natural, but very innocent playful look to her. She seems warm and cozy too. I don't mind the fact that she isn't actually a red panda.

[@iridiumSerpent]

​@@flowers3645constructive criticism isn't hate

[@flowers3645]

@iridiumSerpent sorry

[@Shortbread1008]

I love the hood, tail, and her eyes so much! Unfortunately, I have to agree with a few commentors who said the doll felt disjointed. You said you were under a time crunch, and she definitely shows that. I feel like a more cohesive color palette could have helped. Maybe a red, brown, and black theme with a pop of a bright or two rather than all of the brights? I think you do wonderful things with colors and this one just missed the mark for me. Again, I love so many aspects of this doll, they just feel a bit much all together. I hope you have more time for the next doll! I'm looking forward to the next stockbox series! ^_^

[@BentleyS6336]

I wouldn't be surprised if the appointment she had was an ultrasound. She's got total pregnancy brain rn, about to give birth

[@Shortbread1008]

@@BentleyS6336 I dont want to assume anything about a stranger's health, it's just a stock box video. Those have a tendency to go off the rails regardless, lol.

[@BentleyS6336]

@@Shortbread1008 I don't think it's assuming, then again it might be. I don't know if pregnancy brain is an actual condition, or just a word people came up with for having a foggy mind some days

[@ivywoodward6066]

since no one else has said it, congratulations. wishing good health for you and baby

[@BentleyS6336]

@@ivywoodward6066 I think you're under the wrong comment haha

[@wy0min9]

seeing the process, you can tell she was super rushed and her planning wasn't really thought out or executed well, and I think her red panda-ness was lost in her actual design - however, the end product is cute and childlike and the fur accessories really call back to her being based off a red panda. I'd love to see you give this idea another go ^_^ edit: i also feel like she's SUPER top heavy - i would've loved to see you give her bigger, chunkier boots instead :]

[@007trocks]

I agree, even her name “Red” feels phoned in. I hope K is getting rest and not stressed about content. We will be here whenever she wants to put out great videos.

[@tomatowidgeon]

the whole point of the stock box dolls is that little to no planning goes into the end product tho? she just creates as she goes and is left with results

[@lurji]

i mean she is pregnant and about to give birth so maybe shes rushing it cuz of that

[@lexisrico4234]

@@lurji I didn't know she was pregnant?

[@lurji]

@@lexisrico4234 she posted about it on her personal ig

[@funqsi]

I must admit, I was expecting this doll to turn out completely different. Throughout the video I was surprised at some of the choices made and I probably wouldnt have made them myself, but I really love the way it came out. I think the hood and tail really pulled it all together. I think I was expecting the doll itself to be a red panda, and when the faceup didnt get white spots, I was a little disappointed but nonetheless, I love the way you captured the childish essence of this doll. The oversized sort of top heavy vibe is to die for

[@fredweasley7112]

this is exactly how i feel! it is definitely a departure from dollightfuls traditional style but I feel like the way it turned out is still really cool.

[@leowidows]

I was thinking the same thing! I couldnt believe she passed up the opportunity for chunky white eyebrows like red pandas have!

[@yumekoslefttoenail6746]

honestly i disagree, i think this just isnt a good doll it seems very cluttered with its sources of inspiration and the design DOESNT read as red panda without the coat which is very unfortunate :/ i was rlly expecting a red panda doll and im a little dissapointed we didnt get one

[@TamaraKane]

@@yumekoslefttoenail6746 I understand this. I want to be positive, but I'm a bit confused. I'm going to make a red panda custom and video now. Her version ended up being a cute doll, but if I saw it without an explanation, I wouldn't think, "This is a red panda doll!" Since I want to see one, I will make one myself. 😂 I still love this channel and will continue watching. I just didn't fully understand the look.

[@raevanl5477]

@@yumekoslefttoenail6746 it felt very rushed lol

[@TheWilderCat]

I honestly love the clashy, handmade aesthetic of her clothing. It’s different from your usual style for sure, but it really gives her a lot of character.

[@dracophile]

I think she turned out really cute! Love her face--it has a classic Disney feel to it. I think the clothes are really cute, but I do agree the pompoms inadvertently made it more clown-like. For me I think it's the collar. They're so tightly packed there it feels like a costume ruff rather than a shirt detail. If you took out every other one, kind of mimicking the bottom, do you think that might make it feel fashionable?

[@eevaivilo]

Yeah, the collar makes it overwhelming. But I LOVE the pompoms at the bottom!

[@teadora99]

Congratulations on the baby!! We all completely understand that this doll must have been difficult to make considering you were probably only a couple weeks off giving birth! Have the most wonderful time with your husband and baby!! We'll always be supporting you!!

[@sheepymoonstone4476]

where does she say that she had a baby?

[@oliviarose3787]

@@sheepymoonstone4476 dollightful pinned a comment explaining the situation

[@lemqnshark]

@@sheepymoonstone4476 pinned comment & recent video

[@Friezasews]

@@sheepymoonstone4476 it was also announced on her Instagram as well.

[@mohuuua]

WAIT WHAT?

[@jackerickson1214]

I think the way the doll's clothes looking thrown together is absolutely perfect for this doll. It reminds me of a little girl being fascinated and obsessed with red pandas and wanting to "be" a red panda. I understand not everyone wants a thrown together and unplanned doll video. But after seeing the movie Turning Red, i think this is just too cute to be upset about

[@arantzap]

i wouldn't say unplanned, that's the point of stock box

[@houwlingwoolf]

mm therian

[@frickerfrancis8808]

I think she’s adorable!! She really does look like a child playing amongst the other wild creature dolls! It’s like she’s stumbled through into their world Narnia style during a play adventure. 10/10

[@pinkusdean1178]

So cute! I think white pompoms would Def fit more imo, they'd tie further into the red panda design by adding the white accents they have, since the final doll didn't have much of that red,black and white contrast that red pandas have. I still think she's lovely! Just in the vid ya mentioned it so thought I'd share my thoughts.

[@starchild8822]

Oh that's a really good idea! I think that would have been really cute too

[@ImperiousMax]

I'd love to think Red is their adopted daughter who wants to be a monster animal herself and her many moms are encouraging her imagination. This needs to be a series now, I'd watch the heck out of it.

[@CactusKitty42]

That’s a cute idea. Or maybe they’re more of older sister figures, taking care of each other.

[@ghouldx0]

*cough* *cough* Steven Universe *cough*

[@a_weird_narwhal9781]

I mean… fanfic got you covered(?) I have yet to see poly lesbian moms yet but I've seen the rough idea

[@ImperiousMax]

@@ghouldx0 NEVERMIND... COMMENT CANCELLED but still, i m a g i n e

[@mb_torpedo]

saaaaaaaaame!!!

[@26carrot]

Honestly I think this doll is cute ! The whole point of stock box is to not know how it will turn out - sometimes things go amazingly well and sometimes they don’t, but that’s what stock box is about. Some people seem to be forgetting that this is all for fun ! Katherine I hope you aren’t disappointed with this doll, it’s a crazy and fun project that I think still turned out well ! Congratulations on giving birth ! Take a hiatus as long as you need, the doll customising community will always be here when you get back.

[@monbub]

Exactly my opinion! Nothing on this channel is perfect, especially with the experimental dolls in the stock box series. I don't mind the doll's confusing design or the fact that her clothes are roughly made. I think it adds to the playful and childish look of the doll. She's just so cute and fluffy that it doesn't matter to me!

[@64Animegirl]

And Turning Red just came out, so this custom is both amazing AND topical

[@aurorabrown8200]

I was thinking the same thing

[@arieldougan2021]

I just commented that 😂

[@ITZABIRD]

Bruh don't steal my idea

[@alyoops]

@@ITZABIRD i don’t think someone can steal an opinion. everyone thought about turning red

[@deathsetmatch6065]

When I saw the word red panda I instantly thought of turning red

[@rinolada]

I love her! The concept of a little girl wearing a red panda accessories is adorable. However maybe white pompoms would suit her better. Like the white on the red panda.

[@rebeccaharper4203]

I know from relatives that red bindi’s are typically worn by married individuals. Same with how a bride is to wear a red Sari. The color red is typically associated with love and passion. I’ve also heard of it referred to as a sindoor. But my aunties and grandfather and mom grew up in west India so things may be different of culture and traditions and a chance things have changed since when they were young. I figure with her being a red panda it’s no big deal but I figured Atleast it may be interesting to know bindi color and colors in general have meanings. It alway amused me learning new thing like this about my relatives culture and how my mom grew up

[@anoushkakonnur2112]

i wear bindis sometimes, but mostly they're the store-bought kind and they're never red(im 14) but my grandma wears a red bindi every day. my mom doesn't like wearing them tho so she doesn't, but her's r usually colourful. im from a mostly progressive family tho, i think that's just how my family does it

[@PeelingCeiling35]

Yeah I wonder if she knew the meaning of the bindi or not? Because it’s odd if a child character is wearing a bindi that symbolises marriage 😂

[@acuteangel1442]

i was gonna point out the same thing. a little disappointed she didn’t research these things beforehand

[@ursuchatwat]

other parts of asia wear forehead markings/jewels. in china, we have huadian. these can range from simple dots to intricate flowers, birds, etc. they are purely ornamental. i think it wouldve been neat if shed gone with something similar to that and not a bindi specifically.

[@samuelbonaya9941]

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[@heyhey439]

The Where the Wild Things Are reference made her personality bounce right out for me. She's so different from your usual dolls that I had a hard time seeing her but I think she's one of my favorites now

[@cadynextdoorr]

i love the doll, katherine, the face is very fitting and the hood is adorable. but i feel like the shirt is what’s bringing it down. i think it would’ve been more effective if you stuck to only warm colors and maybe green, since red pandas are, well, red and they hang out in forests. the blue patches stick out a little strangely, although i think patches are a good call. maybe you could imitate red panda markings with patches? and i think it would be better with pom poms only around the bottom edge.

[@changab280]

Agreed, plus, something about this doll feels off. I think you nailed it with the shirt being a little weird. Maybe the pom poms too? I feel like the entire outfit could be redone to fit the theme better.

[@loverboy6149]

@@changab280 it kinda felt rushed... idk

[@littlepanda2071]

@@loverboy6149 it feels very rushed, I've had this feeling for a lot of customs after the dragons, some she really nailed, like the alien or the macho man ( the previous custom) I hope it's cause she has something bigger planned and not cause of losing motivation for this series

[@SithLadyDarhVamp]

@@loverboy6149 so did the last two, I wonder if she's as invested as she used to be🤔

[@unidentifiedbunny]

@@loverboy6149 while i agree that the outfit doesnt fit, the point of stockbox is to not have a plan. i think the rushed feeling is actually just her having no plan

[@leetuggle3578]

love this doll! maybe the pom poms around the neck isn’t the move though

[@Roozyj]

Yeah, agree. I think that's what gives the outfit clown vibes xD Other than that, it's super cute though

[@plutonium09]

Yeah I totally agree but the Pom poms on the bottom are cute

[@Roozyj]

@@plutonium09 Absolutely

[@somerandomhumanbeingonthei1924]

I’d just like to say that this is the first doll I’ve ever seen come from you that has been slightly controversial on how much the community likes it, which is absolutely amazing. You make bangers after bangers one after another, and I positively love it. This doll was very cute! I will agree that it isn’t your best doll, but then again you’ve made some pretty amazing dolls, so that’s not saying much about the skill level of it. Again, I absolutely love this doll, just like all the others, keep it up! She’s so cute ❤️

[@xo.taylormay]

her old wendigo doll had a lot of controversy around her

[@nyandoesthings]

@@xo.taylormay Well, that was less about the quality/looks of the doll. But you're right

[@sage7923]

Just watch her other vids, they're good,

[@Solarcai1293]

She was about to give birth, id be hard to do that while having a newborn child on the way. Im not surprised it’s not her best.

[@Frenchaboo]

@@Solarcai1293 About to give birth?? She's only a couple of months in lol

[@DemonicIntegrity]

For the red panda being lost for a while I do enjoy how the final product came out. It is in the spirit of stock box! I adore the idea of a little girl trying to fit in with her fantastical/imaginary friends. Going on adventures in a kids cartoon style. Congratz on the baby!!

[@i0vebites474]

i personally feel like the overall aesthetic of the doll should have been more like the hood, with more subtle south asian style influences here and there still a very cute doll, and it came together much better in the end. really captured a child-like essence with a lot of the design choices

[@gregsboobastank299]

momento mori

[@ktqt8544]

Her face came out cute and the hood was a really cool idea, but if I’m being honest this one didn’t quite hit for me😅 I think I was hoping for a little more red-pandyness, and the top felt a little clunky & out of place. I think the rushed and half-job nature of this custom kind of showed, I think especially because she’s so smol. At the end of the day though, she is quite a cutie!

[@sf.jellyfish7813]

I kinda agree, like i wished that maybe she'd have leant more into a hybrid panda and human doll with clothing that complimented showing off the cool panda stripes and colours :")

[@rat7791]

Yeah I have to agree. This felt very much like it was half baked and made by necessity with no real, how do I put it? Light behind the eyes? She doesn't feel very inspired or cohesive, and I can't help but feel not much fun was had while making her.

[@AngstyRat]

I cant help but feel that dollightful is losing her passion for these videos, or perhaps she is just working on a big project and cant put all her focus onto these smaller ones right now. It just feels like she is maybe feeling pressured into putting out these videos without any real inspiration or passion for them any more? Idk the last couple have just felt rushed and over all just kinda.. off? I could be wrong though.

[@helenfinch124]

I mean she’s in her third trimester of pregnancy, she’s bound to be busy

[@ktqt8544]

@@helenfinch124 ! I had no idea she was pregnant..??

[@JomasterTheSecond]

Protip, using _plastic_ parts for the joints would help a lot. A company called Hobby Base puts out really useful joints for this sort of stuff. The ones that would work are the Disc type joints, which contains both double and single jointed discs. The company also puts out ball and socket joints, ball-shaped universal joints and even full on blank 6-inch dolls called Sozai-kun and Sozai-chan.

[@tangledheadphonecord4285]

personally i do definitely think the shirt distracts from... a majority of the doll. the diamond pattern feels clown-like in itself & the pompoms make it more severe... however, she is your doll :) if youre happy with her, go wild! i don't make customs so my opinion is like a half grain of salt lmaoo EDIT: the idea of them all being monsters and red being this strange child they just sort of adopted is so fun

[@Ace_Ang]

One thing I really appreciate about the community fostered here is the genuine kindness and want to be helpful in their critiques. I’m one of the ones who just watches these videos in the background but I always enjoy seeing your process regardless of outcome. Congrats on having a small human. Best to you and your family 😁

[@case2858]

At first I wasn’t sure how I felt about her. I loved all the aspects of her custom, but it felt a bit, I don’t know, disjointed? However, seeing her in the line up next to all the other dolls really accentuated all the awesome and cute aspects, and it pushed me over into loving her. Great job as always!!

[@vi_m_]

Same!!

[@samuelbonaya9941]

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[@cabk.4538]

The SE Asian style is really delightful and the hood is just the cutest thing I've ever seen. Congratulations on the birth!

[@totallynameless8861]

The hat and tail were charming and enviable. I was thinking of her as more of a Red Panda spirit, who's better at blending in with humans than her companions.

[@poggayoga177]

as a south asian, (i’m from north india), i think the pants and bright color palette are certainly representative of our culture! however, i feel like that quilted look and jacket with the pompoms wasn’t really my favorite in the representation department, the colors definitely clash instead of being bright and colorful in my opinion, there were many styles of nepali/indian fashion that could of been better, but the doll like always is beautiful no matter what i do love the addition of the bindi, when i saw it i screamed because i was so excited to see it

[@solitaryflower]

I'm so glad to read this! I sort of felt the same way- I wanted that beautiful Indian pink, the Nepali orange. Pogga, am I right that red bindi always represent that the woman is married? Or no?

[@poggayoga177]

​@@solitaryflower normally yes!! but as a kid i wore bindi sometimes for occasions, i cant speak for other indians but thats how my family did it!!

[@UnluckyDiamond]

I love this doll! Her face is so so adorable, and the little paws look incredible! I think the clown vibe is coming strongly from the diamond pattern of her coat, to look like a harlequin doll when the pom poms are added. Maybe if the pom poms were incorporated onto a satchel instead of the coat, they would read less clown? Edit: Because I don’t think it’s the coloring of the pom poms, even if they matched the rest of the doll with red, black, or white, they would still look like harlequin motley, a la harley quin

[@AxxLAfriku]

SUPRISE! I am the funniest YTer evah!!!! Just kidding, it was no surprise. Everybody knew already. HAHAHHAHA!!!! That was an amazing joke (it was real talk though). WAWAWAWAWA!!!! Good afternoon, dear clai

[@leopardnosepaws]

Second time watching this doll being painted. First time, I couldn't put my finger on what about the doll that bothered me. Previous dolls were more anthro, that's what I was used to/expecting. Second watch, I watch I can see what it is about the doll that was a bother for me. It's the shirt. Everything else was fine, it was her shirt that was bothering me xD. Clash of those colors and pom poms. More of a circus vibe if anything.

[@kiraalldredge48]

I'll be honest. By itself I hate that top. However, with the scarf I actually think it works. The completed doll looks better than the individual parts.

[@LePezzy66]

Hate is maybe a strong word?

[@tux_duh]

@@LePezzy66 the top is a strong choice... It deserves a strong word

[@kiraalldredge48]

@@LePezzy66 it is a strong word, unfortunately I meant it. The pom poms were probably not the right move. The doll looks fantastic though.

[@megaabsolangelgamer3996]

Edit: I think I should clarify that I made this comment without knowing about Kat's pregnancy. Like. I hadn't heard anything about it. So this is coming from a purely artistic perspective. Overall, I really love the concept behind this doll -- she's cute, she's original, she has personality. I'm just...not sure I love her as a "red panda" doll. I'm really conflicted here, because I think making her an actual red panda would have solidified the concept more. If she has a tail and her legs are shaded to represent the actual fur pattern, then why the hood and the fake-paw boots? She doesn't scream "red panda" to me. However, on her own...I don't like the way she looked until you put the hood on her. She's cute and all, but the quilted pattern on her top combined with the super saturated colors of the pom-poms, on top of a primarily dark black/brown color palette, made her look really crowded. First, everything on her was too dark, and then bright carnival colors were slapped on top. The rest of her is too simple while her outfit is really busy. And yet, even though I feel weird about the hood, it somehow balances it out? I don't know, it's like the red is the perfect medium between the bright quilted pattern/pom-poms and the earthy browns and black of her hair and face. I DO like how her hood makes her look younger with how big it is on her, and it gives her lots of personality. I just don't think she fits the prompt -- however, I do like her on her own. That's all I have to say on that.

[@keileyk8507]

I agree with everything you said, came here to say this but you found the best way to put it already so I'm not gonna repeat it! I do think the pompoms made her look to clown-ish and a bit ridiculous too but yeah my main issue is too that it doesn't really seems to fit the prompt.

[@samuelbonaya9941]

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[@tallemajas]

yep, agreed! also this might be nitpicking, but i don't like the eyebrows and hair colour. the eyebrows are much closer to a red panda fur colour, and they look a bit weird with the very dark hair from close up. i wish she would have sticked to the eyebrows' colour for the hair so the character would resemble a red panda at least a tiny bit more - or if not, commit to darker eyebrows. also the body doesn't look child-like to me to be honest, because of the body mods

[@Wolfestrike1]

I totally agree with you when you put the hood on her (Great job on the btw) kinda looked like she had a skinned red panda coat to me. But the doll is cute tho.

[@thetrunugget69420]

Totally agree, the shading and then having the fake hood really bugs me, and the shirt is WAY to much. I’d love the doll as a sort of Asian representation but it’s meant to be a red panda and fails imo

[@rachelstiers7880]

Quilter here! Not insulted but definitely had the “oh honey no” thought as you picked the hardest way possible to sew little squares together. 😂😂😂

[@Wavles]

I AM SHOCKED IN THE MOST PLEASANT OF WAYS, I NEVER EXPECTED TO EVEN HEAR OF NEPAL IN MY DOLLIGHTFUL VIDEO WHAT, This is such a blessing to see Thank you so much for this from a Nepali girl who has been obsessed with your videos since I was in Primary, the Nepali influences were very nice of you to consider and as an avid fan of clown core the pom poms are absolutely adorable ! I'm in love with Red ! she's such a fun character design, I wish you a steady recovery and congratulations on your baby !!

[@rosiered6712]

We must be about the same age, as I've also been a fan since then! Greetings from america!

[@fresheggs476]

I don’t know if I’m being crazy or not, but this video definitely has a rushed feeling. If you ever need to take a break, don’t be afraid to. We love your videos but your wellness comes first always. Hope you’re doing okay Katherine ❤️

[@courtneysipes9756]

I was thinking the same thing through the whole video!

[@kacey3522]

She is pregnant right now! I can’t imagine how much of her time that’s taking up. Or maybe she feels like she needs to get out as much work as possible before she gives birth and gets too busy for doll customizing

[@sirenofthesea7802]

@@kacey3522 Holy hell, that's amazing!!! That baby is going to be the luckiest child ever!!! Katherine is going to be the best Mom in the world!!! 🥰🥰🥰

[@mn0671]

@@kacey3522 Wait how do you know?

[@HP-ix4lp]

@@mn0671 she posted it on her personal instagram

[@ritzcrayons5849]

oof i can't tell if i like this or not. The overall effect of the doll is actually pretty charming, even tho i dislike a lot of the individual decisions. The pom poms are definitely too much, they're too saturated and you used too many colors. i think if you'd used a few less in just one or two colors it would have worked better. the way you only thickened her thighs on the outside gives her such a massive thigh gap it's actually comical, though this was thankfully covered up by the pants. not the most cohesive color scheme i've ever seen you do, but the hat and the tail are definitely the saving grace here. The idea behind the whole thing is pretty intriguing, but it just makes me want to see what you could do with this idea if you actually let yourself sketch it out.

[@malk3116]

Agreed

[@Maddie-kc9vb]

Ok, I'm agree with u. I think that, she need more accurate clothes with a most accurate colors.

[@mmisafire]

yeah way too many colors. i dont like the shape of the shirt for this doll either tbh.. i think a smaller shirt would really help the silhouette with the scarf + pants being so large

[@sweetheartsmisery]

there seems to be a lot of beautifully distinct colors in Nepalese culture , so i think the use of an abundance of coloration is fine; but the pom poms definitely do not fit. they’re pretty, but too much of high saturation and again make the dolls shirt look more clown-like. i know it’s stock box and there isn’t planning ahead and usually dolls aren’t as detailed but i feel like the concept of a Nepalese inspired doll could have been executed a bit better with more time and detail.

[@moonsigil]

As if these dolls don't already have comical thigh gaps 🤣

[@Miciggy24]

Yeah, I was one of the people in the boat of expecting an actual red panda child, but the one you created is growing on me. As easy as it is to create characters with these unique looks, sometimes it's fun to take a step back make something that's more of an interpretation than being literal. I like the idea that this is a normal kid playing make believe or closet cosplaying as a red panda. 👍

[@black.crystal.ballll]

Omg, I love the idea of a group of mythical-ish creatures just adopting a random child. It's so cute 😍

[@arieldougan2021]

It’s kind of ironic considering Turning Red has been released a week ago! Very excited to see how it ends up!

[@idfkk]

I was thinking about that actually! Maybe she did it on purpose

[@misscoolgirl7166]

Its def populuar bcuz of that.

[@superoriginalusername.]

@@idfkk she probably started before turning red got released, doll customizing usually takes multiple months

[@gwendolynrobinson3900]

@@idfkk If it was, I imagine she mightve gone for a Chinese style instead of Nepali. The polls chose the animal theme anyhow

[@idfkk]

@@gwendolynrobinson3900 @otava ooh that makes sense

[@coffeefrog]

Not a fan of her outfit, but her face is perfect! You nailed her eyes!

[@simonepradhan5023]

I'm really happy that we finally got a south Asian doll, and I do like the whole idea of a red panda, but from my personal experience, red is a colour more associated with mature married women than young girls, though it might be a bit different from Nepalis ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[@themagicknightress7132]

A Nepali guy I know said red is the National color of Nepal

[@zoe_dawg]

That's interesting. I had no idea. I don't really associate red with anything in particular. However in my church we associate deep, royal purple with mourning

[@caseygreyson4178]

Where my mother is from, red is a symbol of good luck, health, fortune, etc. very positive color.

[@kookieskook]

@@zoe_dawg Thats because its something within Married Indian women not americans. Not sure if youre indian or not bit thats what red means in indian culture as an indian

[@Fizzybow]

Definitly got a "where the wild things are" vibe from this video. I like to think she is a kid who is slowly turning into a red panda, from interactiong with the other creatures. Story: Red is a lost kid who plays in the forest. She meets these magical creatures that take care of her. Unfortunately thers is a catch to magic. The forset is slowly transform her, also she already had a childish obsession with Red Pandas.

[@valkyrie9940]

I love your work, and I admire that your going outside the box with the south East Asian aesthetic. but I’d say this one definitely felt a little chaotic. And that’s totally fine, your giving yourself a hard task of not being able to sketch out the concept. I agree with the comments that maybe keep the color palette to warmer tones with no Pom poms. Can’t wait for your next project!

[@RazorbladeGirly]

I love everything but that top..... I like the patchwork idea, but on such a small scale (especially with this smaller than usual doll) it overwhelms her. I think the quilting idea would work really well on a skirt! Maybe for a regular sized doll? Also, the pom poms were too big for her. If Red were human sized, those pom poms would be grapefruit sized. I think a simple black jersey top with some delicate embroidered or painted details would serve your purpose well. Now, obviously these are just my opinions. If you love every bit of Red to the moon a back, then that's all that matters!! I absolutely adore her sweet face and hat. Very big "innocent child-like wonder" vibes. ❤️❤️❤️

[@mmisafire]

very much agree with your idea about the shirt

[@appletart7262]

I was really surprised seeing that you made her Nepali, I thought you’d go with a East Asian aesthetic considering turning red, but as a Nepali person it made me really happy to see some representation

[@leahrice5827]

PLEASE I LOVE HER SO MUCH. I think her outfit is so cute and next to the other dolls she looks so little and wild! She gives me a warm happy feeling :)

[@Razzledazzy]

i feel like this one just didn't land the way you wanted and it showed. i feel it! not every doll can be a certified club banger.

[@shelbysammons7684]

I can understand how everyone feels about it being a "red panda" however. This is what stock box is all about. A doll becoming a doll. Sure she's not a red panda. But she's AMAZING!

[@holliforsythe2081]

Meh. I mean not to be rude but I just don’t really think she’s that cute :/

[@mykieproductions]

@@holliforsythe2081 everyone has a different taste but I think she is cute

[@knymff]

I was kind of iffy about the doll until you did the final reveal when I absolutely fell I love with her (a real “trust-the-process”). You really managed to capture her youth and I was surprised at how well all the clothing came together since, during the process, they seemed very miss-matched. I think my only complaint is the pom poms around the neck because of what you said in the video. Maybe if all the Pom poms were white, to pay homage to the fluffy white chin and belly on red pandas, then it wouldn’t feel as clown-like, though I really feel it is the ones around the neck doing that rather than the ones at the hem. Overall I think she is an adorable addition to the stock-box collection and I definitely think you made the right choice going with the smaller stature as it give more variety in the group’s height

[@cursedwithsetience4017]

I think you're onto something with the white Pom poms.

[@joannemalcolmson7638]

I honestly love this doll and some people may disagree but I think it is perfect for a red panda doll. I think you did an amazing job

[@jadeyjadeoTwT]

I think the idea is adorable. Reminds me of the latest pixar movie: Turning Red. Yetttt the shirt doesn't seem to fit. The poms aren't doing it for me nor does the quilted pattern. Maybe a color palette of red and oranges with a blue accent would fix it. The yellow and green seem out of place. Again this is what it seems like to me! I think she's adorable!

[@bugbear2357]

As much as I adore fluffy mammals, I'd love to see you do some "weirder" animals. A kangaroo or spider could be interesting, though they'd need a decent amount of leg modifications each

[@vagiapl]

A spider with 8 doll legs will be hilarious, I love it :D

[@bugbear2357]

@@vagiapl yeah, the spider in particular would need a LOT of modifications. The easiest way to get the 8 limbs would probably be 6 arms and 2 legs (drill and thread), but I feel like it wouldn't be very... spidery? Reminds me more of a Hindu deity. Adding extra legs, particularly if you were to go for all of them being articulated, would be painful

[@superoriginalusername.]

@@vagiapl yeah and I'm 100% sure Dollightful has 8 doll legs laying around, like shes just that type of customizer x)

[@KingOfGaymes]

I wonder if she’s use Wynona who’s already a spider or make her own spider doll 👀

[@KingOfGaymes]

@@bugbear2357 there is a spider monster high doll so who knows, Katherine has done pretty intense mods before

[@PriscilaQuin]

I really loved this Doll! It feels a little rushed and not so put together compared to your usual stuff, but that actually added a new charm to me!! Feels like a child who really likes Red pandas! Congratulations for having your baby!!! This must have been quite a journey!! Much love to you and your family and take ALL the time you need for this new phase!!!

[@montic_0]

i love how you took the prompt in a completely different way than i expected! i absolutely adore the results!

[@rover121]

This looks really cool overall! While the top gives a great a great cultural vibe, I think it might work better as a jacket and for the doll to have a more form-fitting top underneath. And I think the pompoms are great for the ends, and it's the ones on the neckline that's making it have a more clowny feel, as you said.

[@lakievandermeer612]

Maybe a short Scarf would work instead of the pom poms at the neck?

[@rover121]

@@lakievandermeer612 Ooh yeah that would be cute!

[@rover121]

@Samesn go away bot

[@faithfullness5544]

I think that the Red Panda concept was pretty much completely lost. Even with the hood, I’m not sure I’d be able to guess that she was a red panda. The other dolls in the series are actual animals, which makes the doll look out of place amongst them. They are also more magical and fantasy like while the red panda doll is more realistic and cultural. The doll would’ve been a lot better if the Idea of the video was to create something that represented a culture, not an animal. I do like the doll (minus the pom poms) and I like the brave, childlike feeling of her. However, it’s just not what we were expecting based off the other dolls in the series. If you make another red panda in the future, I’ll be super excited to see the outcome, and I look forward to the next stockbox video!

[@pringle.person8809]

i agree! id really rather her just bring up the pregnancy and take a break then make the doll at a later date🤷‍♀️

[@Salvia0]

Honestly I don't completely disagree but the whole point of stock box is to NOT know the outcome, so of course it's not gonna be the same every time? And honestly would you rather her just not post..? If she crunched for time and still making videos for her fans, I feel like they should be more grateful- I've seen so many comments that are just flat out rude.. and it makes me feel bad for her.

[@ElegantHope]

I think she could have done more white facial markings and more orange and red in the design so that the doll would come off way more red panda-ish.

[@maddogmadison6379]

I honestly agree.

[@lilastarling5217]

@@ElegantHope appreciate what's been given or just don't bother

[@katec5466]

at first i was like “oh the outfit!😭” but then i saw how it finished and strangely enough even tho it seemed very rushed the final results seemed intended to be very crazy and “where the wild things are” styled, love it sm❤️❤️❤️

[@Hhheeeeheh]

I love how her videos are somewhat tutorials but also fun to watch without doing anything!

[@zoellaanne9101]

I don’t know if it’s was the rushing her hair, the slapped together body mods or just the concept but this doll didn’t seem up to scratch. I like the doll and no one can deny she’s not talented but it was a little disappointing. Loved watching the process anyway! 🥰

[@BentleyS6336]

@@EeveelutionStorm even with Nova, she was making light of how she knew it wasn't working too well

[@axkaxk7762]

Wow... She's putting HOURS of work into these, including the rushed ones. Sure maybe the quality wasn't what it usually is, but for free entertainment - it's great! Dollightful is doing her best given her circumstances and we should appreciate the level or work she was able to give us in this video.

[@ceira4949]

keep in mind the pinned comment, she was 9 months pregnant filming this, so i’m not surprised she was rushed for time

[@BentleyS6336]

@@ceira4949 the pinned comment was posted after this comment

[@GhostGayle]

The eyes I’ve got to be my favorite part of this whole thing, everything else is absolutely fantastic as usual but the eyes are so unique, so different to what you usually do, and I really like it!! The eyes are smaller and more proportional, therefore more realistic. Not that that’s a bad thing, stylization is always fantastic and always encouraged!!!

[@aarema]

As a Nepali girl myself this video was such a wonderful surprise!! I love her, the oversized scarf is just so endearing

[@JulieKasprik]

I freaking love this doll, probaly she's my favorite doll of this series. I don't think her body mods are one of your better creations, but who cares? There's a fluffy childish cute red panda outfit covering them! And, this outfit is one of the cutest things ever, very creative and really look like a clothe that a children would love because of the mix of the colors and styles! The pompons really look like something that she sewed up herself because she love how colorful they look; even if they are'nt the most matching thing in the outfit they really look cohesive! Childs don't care about "aestheticaly right" in an outfit! I loveee this red panda girl!

[@heatherwireman8773]

*Not hate just realization’s * I love dollightful and all her dolls but I feel this is a doll she didn’t really wanna do and I feel like it showed tremendously in this doll I feel like it is one of her lower dolls in her works of art but still is very unique and thought out and loved

[@ouinneverly3499]

I felt the same way. The dolls cute and all but it felt rushed and like she wasn't really into the concept. It was kinda disappointing since it didn't feel like a dollightfull video. ( no hate or anything, I love dolllightfull )

[@JackalopeBunny]

I felt the red panda was only picked and voted because of Turning Red. Personally I would of loved to see something else. I didn't see the full list that was able to be voted onl

[@mavisnightwell]

@@EeveelutionStorm I don't watch her much but, when I do I kinda agree, I would of thought she had more then red and white to look more like them. Then have kinda foxish raccoonish look to it but, still have the south Asia influence though but, I can tell she was mosr likely rushed or feel like she didn't want to do it.

[@mavisnightwell]

@@EeveelutionStorm Awww, now that's understandable completely.

[@emapelikanova478]

My mom(a seamstress) says, that the tinier you get with the project, the more work it actually is. It looks like there's less of work on a small thing, but that's kinda an illusion. You need to make tinier details, you have much smaller space for mistakes and anything small needs more patience. And even this rushed, for very understandable reasons, it is still really good. (Also - Congratulations! :D)

[@jasperishere7542]

You can tell all the love for this project went out the window once the legs were messed up

[@ebiUsher]

@@EeveelutionStorm i could have sworn she would have end up using the ever after high doll after the botched modifications. but i guess not

[@thedistortedeye]

I can definitely see where people criticising this are coming from but this I probably one of my favourite dolls you’ve ever made! If you look at her as “the red panda doll,” she’s not the best, but seeing her as a little girl who just really love red pandas, she’s perfect. She’s super cute and the vibe she brings to the group is amazing

[@23socks87]

i actually love everything about the doll! she feels like a *child* which she is. she looks like a rambunctious, imaginative, fun girl. the different colors in the shirt and the pom poms make for a very homemade, genuine approach, which is what katherine was going for. i think she's a great addition to the group ^-^

[@Bumblebee12TF]

This was an interesting rollercoaster to watch. I must say, the body mods do look a little awkward? Only curving the thighs and nothing else does make it look a little bit odd. The idea of a kid dressing up as a red panda is brilliant, but I feel like the colour palette on this one was going a lot of different places at once. The pompoms were definitely not needed, at least around the neck. And in regards to the bindi, I'm not the most culturally-educated but part of me wants to say that i don't think a child character would have one of those? I'm not sure. But otherwise this was really interesting to watch!! Compared to the other stock box vids, this was very much like watching trails of thought play out in motion. The others came together very easily, so this was a fascinating difference :OOO And I look forward to this mystery announcement too!

[@j_aden_w]

I knew a few child friends who wore bindi so I feel that aspect of the doll alright. Though maybe a white bindi could’ve referenced the white fur? Or maybe white eyebrows

[@anyabarton5224]

Personally, I love the idea of everyone just kinda adopting this cute human child that dresses like an animal into their group. Like- they know she’s a human, but they let her think they don’t know.

[@kstormgeistgem461]

what a charming and fitting story to go with her. ^_^

[@saragreenfire4515]

I love it! This doll certainly is cute, and I like the effect of the child playing dress-up amongst real mystical creature.

[@aurelia2180]

i love how the super fluffy fur of the hood almost makes her seem like she's "bristling" like a cat (is that the word?). It makes me imagine that she's a young girl following around these older mythical women, trying to make herself seem bigger because she wants to be like them so badly. kind of like two kids in a trench coat 😂. it also makes me imagine, maybe she really IS a red panda magical being and she just hasn't grown into her magical hybrid form yet (for whatever reason), so she's running around pretending she's an adult already so she can finally grow into her magical form! the patchwork design also makes me think that maybe she's somewhat of a "patchwork" herself, like as she follows these older mythical women around she slowly learns more about magic, the world, and herself, and as she grows she becomes a reflection of all those mythical women who influenced her! anyway, i think she's super cute and i like the somewhat unbalanced look, i think it really suits a child character because it speaks so much to how impressionable you are as a kid, and how you absorb so much of what's around you. her design really gets me thinking, and it feels like it tells me what she's like before i even have to think about it!

[@GothicPhantomZero]

Yeah, I was sure looking forward to a straight and on-the-nose Red Panda doll. But I have to say, I really, really love this little one! It feels as if maybe she's a protector of the red panda's themselves. So to make sure she can help them and not scare them away, she dresses the part of their friend. She's too adorable!

[@AdamantErinyes]

I would recommend looking up needle turn applique. It's the perfect technique for this kind of project. I think it would help in other projects as well for finishing teeny tiny seams. Sincerely, a quilter!

[@sturgee4082]

I personally love this doll, it's quite different from what you usually make but it's so unique and colorful!!! The red panda hat and harlequinesque coat are sooo adorable

[@Saffronrays]

I love the idea… but there seems to be something off about her. I think I can agree with the majority by saying it’s the color pallet. There’s a lot of tones going on, giving her design a lack of harmony. The pompoms are a huge part of it but also the shirt. With the Nepali reference and examples you showed us, they were all vibrant and colorful- so Red can definitely be pulled in that direction. Her shirt you made has a lot of earth tones… but then a few sparse almost neon colors… I can see you doing a bright vermillion or orange and gold shirt and paint on small red panda motifs on the collar and hems. To make it seem like the doll painted or embroidered it herself you could make the pandas more crude too rather than refined. With the hair, I was really hoping you would put white or off white accents in the under part of her hair. Additionally I think the hair could use texture (maybe waves or just details to make it look unkept) to set it apart from the texture of the fur scarf more. And lastly, I don’t think I even need to tell you, but the body modifications. I wasn’t necessarily bothered by the joints or anything like that, but just the length of the legs. It’s supposed to be a child character but has the proportions of an adult. Something about it was off. But anyway, I do love the doll and the idea but remember Katherine, you don’t need to rush yourself on projects! Take as much time as you need and we’ll be excited for every time you post just the same! We support you no matter what

[@pantrat3153]

I love the doll! I think maybe keeping the warm-tones on the patchwork top with earth-tone brown and off whites for collar pom-poms would've brought in more of that "red panda" coat into the outfit. In my opinion, the bright blues take away from the fiery vibes red pandas are known for. But over all shes a beautiful doll especially for a no planning stock-box piece! I love seeing how you interpret animals mixed with the cultures of their native countries human counterparts :)

[@korncobb8808]

I like this idea a lot!

[@jaistashu1560]

I absolutely love the adorable face up and the red panda hood and tail, but I can't help but feel that the clothes she's wearing weren't the best choice. I hate to give any feedback that may sound negative since I adore your repaints and redesigns in general. I think a different outfit would really push this doll to the next level.

[@cosmicstarbug]

Honestly this is one of my favorite dolls you've made! Looking at her just makes me happy. Thank you for creating!

[@insomniacraccoon]

I do think this doll missed the mark. She's incredibly cute and I loved her faceup but the whole red panda thing got really lost! Such is the nature of the stock box I guess? The outfit came out a bit too clown-y for my taste, and seemed pretty rushed. Life gets in the way sometimes, and that's okay! Still an enjoyable time to watch your work though :) Looking forward to the next doll!

[@maddymoomyers]

Definitely rushed but we can all understand why

[@cat_lover_5124]

I love the doll but I feel it doesn’t fit with the others cause they are actual animals and the mermaid but this looks more like a girl dressed as a red panda

[@kathlynsampaiokathy101]

same,I didn't like the clothes very much, it looked like a clown,but the rest was great!

[@brkli1485]

I was just watching your latest custom when this notification came up on my screen! Really excited to meet this doll too 💚

[@raccoon.pies.]

I love the stock box series, however it seems that the dolls turn out to be more cohesive and just overall better designed when they’re pre-planned ahead. I know that the point is to challenge your artistic skills, however I just can’t help but think that they’d adhere more to the theme or idea of each doll when they’ve had more consideration. I know they aren’t expected to be as good as the bigger more complicated project dolls, but I just personally prefer those over the spur of the moment type of ideas. I kept thinking “oh no how can she save this…” each time and I feel like we all can agree that we want an artist we enjoy to do well and love their end result most importantly. My suggestion would be to continue the series but maybe limit it to like “you only get _____ amount of time to plan” or “___ concept but with a random color palette”

[@minawashere8575]

I understand what you're saying, but if she got time to plan then it wouldn't be a stock box challenge. The point of the stock box is to be a challenge, good or bad.

[@jaydougan8497]

i do agree that we want artists we enjoy to love their end result, but we've seen in the stock box how proud she is of many/most of her other stock box designs. this is the first time since nix that she really seemed to question if the end result is 'good' or not. every artist has some art they're not overly proud of. it's just part of making art, in any medium. having no time to plan is a challenge and means she's actively practicing her artistic improv! also, the random color palette challenge does sound like something she has done/absolutely should do, outside of the stock box lol

[@crygosphere]

as an artist myself, publishing unpolished projects is healthy in moderation. not obsessing over details is healthy in moderation. im sure this doll will inspire someone regardless. people tell dollightful to take a break but what if this spur of the momment stock box was her version of taking a break without loosing steam?

[@crygosphere]

i think your “improvements” are just unreasonable and ruin the spirit of stockbox. they wont all be gems. they arent all polished. they dont all have fleshed out themes. they dont have to make sense. its freedom. when you put rules to it and demand more polishing, its just as burdensome as the other dolls. let her live for once

[@raccoon.pies.]

@@crygosphere they weren’t improvements, just suggestions I had to the already pre established rules. Must use dolls from the stock box, no planning ahead of time, only use materials you have on hand, etc. I’m not saying the series is bad or she should stop, I thoroughly enjoy the series and I just wanted to share some thoughts I had.

[@rosealena4]

to be honest, i didnt like red at first, but they really grew on me with the whole “child like wonder” thing. they’re so cute!

[@kittt8233]

I always appreciate that you include mistakes made during the process and your creative struggles or indecisiveness. Sometimes I forget that making new things can be messy and chaotic because it's something thats rarely shown, let alone worked through on camera. I've always loved your content and it continues to inspire me to create in my own way. Please don't feel forced to continue to come up with unique and intricate ideas, I would hate to see this channel become more of a chore than a hobby and lose such a wonderful creator to burnout. There's a lovely community here who understand it's ok to make stuff just for fun and we're all here to support you.

[@larissac9598]

Always great to see a Stock Box video, and especially with such a cute character idea. I am admittedly not the biggest fan of the shirt, but I understand getting swept up in inspiration. But all in all Red is such a cute and well-done character!

[@Daddy_Jinx666]

I both love and hate this doll, I’m pretty sure it’s the shirt throwing me off because I love every other aspect of her, I think the colour pallet of the shirt mixed with the pom-poms around her neck kinda threw me off it, what the shirt looked like before you added the squares was honestly beautiful and I would probably just embroid it a bit, apart from that she’s so cute and I love her so much!

[@fathermother8231]

I like the way she looks honestly, she is small enough to look like a kid and her outfit sells that childlike innocents even more. She really feels like the “a kid lost in the woods and met magic” trope which I personally love.

[@LivRayner]

I love the face paint and I really like the pants and scarf. I genuinely thought the pants would have a lot of room to go wrong because you can’t exactly make it lie the exact way you want due to how loose it is, but I love them! The one thing I do have to criticize is the shirt. I think because the shirt is so visually busy, it kinda distracts from the rest of the doll. I think that the scarf should be the primary focus of the outfit because it’s just so darn cute, but the top really distracts from it. I think it’s because it has so many colors that it’s just so easy to get drawn to the shirt, rather than the rest of the doll, which is beautiful. But other than that, I think it’s a wonderful doll and your work always amazes m (as per usual).