The SECRETS of Shadow High: REVIEW of *All 5* Girl Dolls (Natasha, Heather, Nicole, Luna, Shanelle)

The girls of Shadow High have arrived! Join us for an in-depth review of all 5 female characters in Shadow High Series 1: Natasha Zima, Heather Grayson, Nicole Steel, Luna Madison and Shanelle Onyx! Now that the mysterious rival school of Rainbow High has fully revealed itself at last, how do we feel about this line of completely grayscale dolls? Let us know your thoughts in the comments!
Don't miss our in-depth review of Shadow High's trendsetting boy, Ash Silverstone (which includes more background on Shadow High's introduction), here: • Could Shadow High ECLI...
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[@beestarjay]

I think the grayscale allows for some really cool customization options and I hope to see all the custom doll artists due some awesome looks with Shadow High! Also I want Shanelle so badly.

[@ToyChat]

Oh YES! I would love to see custom Shadow High dolls. I hope to own one one day. -Sang

[@darrellwallace4182]

I was waiting for this! Other youtubers should take a lesson from you guys. Super THOROUGH and completely detailed review actually showing the dolls meticulously so a viewer can see what the doll is about and weather or not they want to add the doll to their collections. Once again, FANTASTIC job guys! As usual, you two really bring it! Thanks so much!

[@ToyChat]

Glad you liked it! It's really nice to hear that viewers enjoy our content. We always hope to help collectors make informed purchasing decisions. Thanks for watching :) -Sang

[@jactober]

As an fan of vintage & black and white cinema and a fan of horror i love these dolls so much 😩

[@Toywithme200]

I like the white ghostly girl Natasha. Her clothes are beautiful. That fur coat....wow!💖 And I love the face mold. She looks like the ghost of Daphne Minton.☺️

[@ToyChat]

I see the resemblance! And yes! That fur coat is everything! Superb! -Sang

[@Monie71793]

😮🤣💯

[@alykeith2558]

Thank you very much, before I only wanted one of each, but now I want three of each, one for her first suit, one for her second suit and one to customize, thank you very much! Now my wallet is going to explode 🤣. I personally love ALL of them before I only wanted Shanelle, Natasha and Heather and now I love all of them, love your extremely detailed review, thank you so much keep it up!

[@ToyChat]

Wow! That's a lot of dolls! But they'll look so cool on your shelf :). And thanks for watching! Glad you enjoyed. -Sang

[@Amiator99]

Lol I’m gonna be checking every Heather Grayson from now until I find that variant dress. So cool!

[@ToyChat]

Awesome! I hope you find the version you want! -Sang

[@nvexe8822]

I get more excited for your reviews than I do for the dolls!

[@ToyChat]

AWE! You're too kind. Thank you for watching! -Sang

[@shelleydavis8350]

I got my favorite four yesterday at walmart. I was about to leave the toys isle, when a walmart worker came strolling out with shadow high dolls!! I think i had an out of body experience for a moment bcause i wasnt expecting that!! Awesome review as always!!

[@ToyChat]

Awesome! Congratulations! I love experiences like that! There's such a rush to it! -Sang

[@Drewski217]

Extensive and fabulous!! I still think of the girls that Shanelle is my all around MVP but I'm so intrigued by what will become of the Luna/Sunny backstory as well as impressed by Nicole's details.

[@ToyChat]

Can't wait for the Madison twins' interactions! And Shanelle is gorgeous! -Sang

[@e.d.t.]

Fantastic and informative review of the remaining dolls. It's amazing how much detail they put into the clothing and accessories. Other than Ash, Natasha and Shanelle catch my eye the most, however I love some Heather's clothing. She is giving me strong Bratzillaz Cloetta and switch-a-witch vibes though.

[@ToyChat]

Exactly! So much detail these dolls have. You have to sit down and admire all of it. And we miss Bratzillaz! -Sang

[@LauraCespedes247]

THANK YOU FOR THE DETAILED REVIEW! 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 I already knew I wanted to buy three but now I know for sure I want Natasha as well. The format of this type of episode you make is my favorite 🙏🏽. Thank you for the hard work.

[@ToyChat]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching. Natasha is so shimmery and pretty. She really shines! -Sang

[@turtleashlee1990]

Definitely best review of Heather so far. I was waiting for someone to go fully in depth with all of her jewelry

[@ToyChat]

Glad it was helpful! She is packed with details! -Sang

[@WillieBStudios]

I just picked up the Heather with the Variant dress today at target! I now feel like I need to keep her in box...oh man...what to do! 😅

[@Tiara_Princess7]

I love the detail you put into your reviews and the close ups. I hadn't realized Heather had braids on top of her head from previous reviews.

[@ToyChat]

Glad it was helpful! These dolls have so much detail, we hoped we can help people decide whether these are for them or not. Thanks for watching :) -Sang

[@hm4lyfe533]

And this is why you two are my favorite reviewers! Amazingly thorough. I’m on the fence with some of these characters, but it’s a fascinating concept overall and they do have a nice effect as a group. I think Natasha is my favorite. A lovely…ghoul!

[@ToyChat]

Awe thank you! We appreciate your consistent viewership! Natasha is gorgeous! She comes with some of the nicest fashions! -Sang

[@BarbaraHaggerty]

The BEST Shadow High review right here! What do you use to edit these videos?

[@ToyChat]

Thanks so much! We use Final Cut Pro.

[@real_gigio]

I was waiting for your review, and as usual it is full on details and super detailed views of the dolls and her outfits.. As you It was really hard to pick a favorite... I cannot wait to have them!!

[@ToyChat]

Thanks so much! They'll be a great collection to have. I think they'll display nicely on a shelf. -Sang

[@real_gigio]

@@ToyChat I Think the same.. they'll look amazing on shelf with iridescent or colorful background..

[@eliseogarcia1119]

This line started my very first collection of dolls. Now, I'm serious about collecting almost every rainbow high product I see 😂 The mix of fantasy and fashion is so cute to me. I love the hair on the dolls too, it's great for restyles.

[@shelleydavis8350]

Soo cool guys!! I cant wait fot these!! I cant wait for those even longer nails, it looks like, on the two new evil twins!! I liv for the details!

[@ToyChat]

Hope you add them to your collection soon! YES! The nails are everything! SH does not disappoint with all the details! -Sang

[@pepercat17]

If I would get any, I would get Chanelle. My black cat 🐈‍⬛ is named Onyx. But I’m still not into the gray scale. Great video as always!

[@ToyChat]

Thanks for watching! Onyx is a cute kitty name! ❤️ -Sang

[@rowanwax]

Such a lovely look at these dolls! Thank you! Really appreciate the inspo examples.

[@jennvelasco5612]

You have made an amazing job doing this video 😊thank you for sharing

[@bobbysmith8095]

I really appreciate all the close up and detail shot. I have so many questions that you answer in your video.

[@ToyChat]

I'm glad our video could answer the questions you had! Thank you for watching. -Sang

[@dirtypoptoxic]

Thank you for such detailed videos.

[@ToyChat]

Thank you for watching :) -Sang

[@claireduffield7584]

Thank u so so much . It’s staring to make me think about the new dolls now . I wasn’t sure on them at all but now I am getting more to the way of likening them x

[@raawrsome]

I've been looking forward to this video! Thanks for yet another fabulously detailed video. 🥰

[@ToyChat]

Yay! Thank you! We are pleased to hear that! -Sang

[@liamniki1488]

YASSSSS THAT INTRO 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@angshink]

Again, another fabulous review!

[@ToyChat]

Thanks again! -Sang :)

[@InstantRyPlay]

Amazing review as always! They all look amazing.

[@ToyChat]

They are! Thanks for watching! -Sang

[@gewe1859]

I can't get over how well the background music fits here🤩 Great review guys!❤‍🔥❤‍🔥❤‍🔥

[@jennierose3781]

Superb review, you 2 are just adorable x I want all the dolls from this line!

[@ToyChat]

Thank you 🤗 We really love Shadow High! -Sang

[@dianapdolls]

Excellent review, I always enjoy your videos. These dolls are a must, something new to add to my collection.

[@ToyChat]

Thank you! Yes they'll be a refreshing pop of "no color" in your collection :) -Sang

[@in2theshadows111]

You guys give all the best info

[@ToyChat]

Awe thank you!

[@cookiesandmilk512]

nicole second dress remind me of taylor swift reputation era dress lol with the 13 😅

[@Emi.ly_123]

great review! congratulations :)

[@ToyChat]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@dolly2218]

Love love the new shadow high dolls can’t wait

[@sarahs5340]

I’m so excited to get Shanelle. I know I’m late to the party but I’m ordering her this week. I just discovered the RH SH dolls and Shanelle is so beautiful and unusual in the doll world. 🖤

[@danielevannucci2371]

Incredible review, so detailed and accurate! They are just awesome, I really can't wait for these beauties to crash the European market! 🖤🤍🖤

[@ToyChat]

Thank so much for watching! We hope the distribution for Shadow High will be fast. People need to see these gorgeous dolls in person! -Sang

[@aelysdromard516]

I can't wait for them to be available in Europe! I'll definitely get at least one 🤍

[@danielevannucci2371]

@@aelysdromard516 Shanelle and Nicole definitely on my top list! 😉

[@aelysdromard516]

@@danielevannucci2371 they’re on my top list too !! 🤩

[@Nicronomicon_The]

Oh yes, definitely want them all. I haven't been this excited for a launch since I got back into collecting/photographing.

[@ToyChat]

You and me both! These are gorgeous dolls to photograph. I love how posable they are. -Sang

[@starkitten0075]

MGA has given me the two dolls I wanted to see the most! An albino beauty with Natasha Zima (tho I wish she had pinkish eyes) and a melanated ebony goddess with Shanelle Onyx (again, wish she had deep brown or black eyes). I will definitely be buying them, along with Luna cuz Sunny is my all time fave! Fantastic review!!

[@ToyChat]

Thanks for watching! Great Shadow High choices! -Sang

[@ethandemarest3386]

So excited to buy these girlies when my town gets them!!! Also: did either of you win Thiago in the W Club lottery? I’d love to hear your thoughts about him!!

[@ToyChat]

Hope they show up for you soon! And Max did win. I was fortunate enough to takeover a friend's. We are hoping to review him if our schedule allows it. Stay tuned! -Sang

[@ethandemarest3386]

@@ToyChat thanks Sang!! I’ll definitely stay tuned! :D

[@Iheartreviewingstuff]

I ordered Shanelle & Natasha this morning on Target with the $25 off coupon and I found the display this morning at Walmart only 2 Heather was left so happy I got her since she sold out on Target & Amazon 🖤🖤🖤

[@ToyChat]

Congratulations! We were surprised Heather sold out so rapidly. But she does comes with a lot of detail! -Sang

[@Iheartreviewingstuff]

@@ToyChat yes I’m like wow we def know who the fan fav is in these

[@Iheartreviewingstuff]

@@ToyChat omg I totally spaced on the dresses variant on Heather and I can’t believe I have the rare more detailed one 😱😱😱

[@korriworden4001]

This entire series is outstanding , all 6 dolls are gorgeous and look amazing all together ❤️❤️ my two favorites are Luna and Shanelle

[@buttholebandit123]

lovely!

[@jactober]

Shanelle is giving MAJOR azealia banks “Broke with expensive taste” vibes in her first outfit & i LOVE it!

[@SusanMercorn]

Sunny and Luna are giving me Sailor Moon and My Little Pony vibes It's probably because Luna's name, not only her name is obviously named after the Cat from Sailor Moon but also Princess Luna the sister of Princess Celestia from MLP and Celestia and Luna sisters of the Sun and Moon. That's where The Madison Twins are probably inspired by ☀️🌙

[@kaiko8497]

Thank you for review! Do you know, that "Zima" is winter in russian? With her white skin and outfit, and winter name, it is as Winter doll as it can get XDD

[@sexybabecoles]

Natasha and shanelle are my favourites.

[@ToyChat]

Good choices! -Sang

[@Iheartreviewingstuff]

Awe me too 🖤🖤🖤

[@rowanwax]

6:48 I think it’s a rainbow instead of a sunset? Sans color, obvs.

[@maryhodge3163]

Oh great. Now I need them all. :p

[@ToyChat]

They are totally worth it! -Sang

[@discord37]

I don't collect RH (or much of anything right now) but I'm getting all of these. I love those long fingernails and the quality & what you get looks so great for the price, plus I love their punk gothy cyber couture! I love seeing your hints of what real world fashion they are inspired by. I may pick up a purple & a red RH in time. I agree on your top 3 fave girls but the athlesure wear can be swapped with extra pieces from the others at least. I do lie Heather's other dress but I really can't make the effort to try to find one at either sucky walmart near me, I'll just get them from Target.

[@ToyChat]

Our Walmarts aren't great either. We had to travel kinda far for a Walmart that had them in stock. We definitely prefer Target. Glad you like SH and hope you get them soon! -Sang

[@discord37]

@@ToyChat I pre-ordered everyone but Heather, she sold out in the hour between adding two card and finishing my purchase. I'll get her later I'm sure.

[@madlybs]

How's the hair rooting? Any bald sports on one of the girls? thin rooting? thanks for the awesome review.

[@ToyChat]

We didn't notice any sparse rooting but we don't tend to take apart their hairstyle. The only one I think might have less hair is Shanelle since her hair is up in a high ponytail and the ponytail feels thin. -Sang

[@enziefields8322]

I would love rainbow high and shadow high in miniature dolls. I hope they do something like that.

[@ToyChat]

Would you want them smaller than the Junior High dolls? I'm sure MGA is brainstorming more products since these are such a big hit! -Sang

[@enziefields8322]

@@ToyChat yes.. I would love them smaller. Like 3 or 5 inches. Thanks

[@immadollygirl2834]

Natasha Zima is giving me Marie Antoinette vibes...

[@Tundrea3]

Heather’s face sculpt looks new to me but its probably just her makeup

[@diosdriccarlos1671]

Lunas dress from her second outfit is the same as puppy's winter break dress also from her second outfit

[@alfonsorivera7603]

I will go with Shadow high dolls toys

[@themoonflowerfaerie]

I have Natasha, Shanelle, and Heather. I love these dolls 💜

[@ToyChat]

They are amazing! Thanks for watching! -Sang

[@sarah-shelmer926]

When you think MGA can't make more details in the rainbow high line and they trow shadow high dolls at us XD really their amazing dolls a love the idea of the grey scale dolls i adore it! amazing video rewiew like always !!

[@ToyChat]

So true! Thanks for watching! -Sang

[@darklight4251]

Great detailed review with close ups of the dolls faces. The ghostly Natacha is so interesting. I don't like the Daphne's face in colour. In white, this face is gorgeous. She really look like a ghost. I can't wait to see them in real life.

[@ToyChat]

Natasha does look pretty ghostly, doesn't she? She would be perfect for halloween! -Sang

[@AhsokaTano101]

So Ansley was late to the A's walk because she was probably helping out the shadow high characters with the pranks. Since she will be in shadow high this makes sense to me

[@ToyChat]

Can't wait for Ainsley!

[@TritonicTriggs]

The shadow dolls from the that 13 wishes monster high movie, that monster high fans wanted and never got.

[@ToyChat]

Awe yeah! Those dolls would have been iconic! -Sang

[@girlkagamine4193]

Shanelle caught my attention at first, but watching this video made me really want to buy a Nicole doll. Also maybe unpopular opinion but I didn't really vibe with any of their main outfits, if I get to buy them all they would always wear their second outfits.

[@IsabellaLitwin]

What states have you found them in? I'm craving to know! 😆

[@ToyChat]

So far, and this is just from what we noticed on social media: Arizona, California, Colorado, Ohio, Nevada. But I think other states have found them. They also just went on preorder. We have links in our latest community post. -Sang

[@spookiiboi]

I got the thicker hair rings on Heather but not the different dress?

[@blacksun1594]

My Heather have the thick rings in hair but the simplest dress 😱

[@OrignialLostintheFifthcorner]

I found them at Target already! April 18th. Had to ask an associate though, or order for in store pick-up. So excited because I thought they wouldn't be in stock till the 25th, according to the website! Nicole is gorgeous!

[@Jessica-ml6td]

I will be purchasing 3 of the dolls , Heather Grayson, Onyx and Natasha

[@ToyChat]

Yay! They are really pretty! -Sang

[@blacksun1594]

Anybody knows what are the brands that inspired the doll's outfits?

[@shelleydavis8350]

And these are just, series 1!

[@jaislyngreene2142]

My order of Favorites are Shanelle, Natasha, Heather, Ash, Nicole, and Luna. I like Luna I just feel like her outfits are kinda plain. I don’t care for either outfits. I thought her outfits would be better. Nicole I love her second outfit but her first misses the mark for me. Heather reminds me of a Goth Emo edgy chic and I love it. Her outfits are both amazing and I love her hair accessories. Shanelle is gorgeous. Love love love her she’s my work buddy because I can’t just leave her. She’s just striking and so is Natasha. I love Natashas second outfit coat! Gives me rich girl vibes. I am blown away by this collection they are all so pretty. I have Shanelle, Natasha, Heather and Ash. All I need is Luna, Nicole, Ainsley and the Twins and I will have all of the shadow high dolls. If you on the fence about getting these dolls get them. They are worth it.

[@NukaHookaClara]

For Heather, I really think her earrings are more like finger bones, because she is a spooky girl pointed in her bio! Bet you can't unsee it now! Lol 💀💀🦴🦴

[@shelleydavis8350]

Im curious to know if u guys think any of these dolls hav a new face mold on them?

[@ToyChat]

We can't say for sure about new molds. But all the Shadow High girls have faces that remind us of preexisting Rainbow High characters! -Sang

[@jennierose3781]

Review the English sindy dolls

[@YeaItsmeTeejay]

Where would the pre order of the dolls be at at their website?

[@ToyChat]

I would take a look at the official Shadow High instagram. They'll post a story or post with links to buy them. That's how we usually do it. -Sang

[@YeaItsmeTeejay]

@@ToyChat ok thank you😊

[@Iheartreviewingstuff]

They went up on Amazon & Target heather is sold out

[@Ayleni156]

i kann not see it in stores

[@Sara_dancesssss]

Where did you get all of them please tell me!!!

[@ToyChat]

We mentioned where we got ours in the introduction of the video :)

[@ClaudineBJimdar-RoweCV]

These are so cute! 😎😍🤓

[@psylegal]

Wow-LUNA!

[@gachaem4105]

Where can you enter the codes you put in the video?

[@ToyChat]

The barcodes can be scanned in retail store scanners, Target DPCI can be used in Target stores. We also included preorder links for these dolls in our latest community post :) -Sang

[@pageantnutty8164]

Natasha and Shanelle tho! #Iconic

[@TrufanNW]

I got into rh from this review. Fell in love with Heather and Luna. But I only got Heather. Luna has some quality control issues that I just couldn’t ignore and I had to pass on her.

[@monsterhigh66bratzillaz28]

Hey Toy Chat Have No Fear Shadow High Is Here

[@ToyChat]

Yes! Yes! Glad they are here!

[@allanmonteiro4093]

All of them have saran hair?

[@oracleloki12]

the shadow high is more my speed

[@SkylerBarham]

I love these dolls, they’re so cool I recently bought the lightest and darkest dolls (I couldn’t afford them all 🥲) and I love them both, the aesthetic is really amazing

[@michaelmcgee8543]

Very Surreal.

[@joshuagareau7165]

The thing I love about shadow high is since most dolls fall into the spectrum of black through white and hints of silver and metalics making it easier to swap clothes between all characters to give more outfit options since it's harder when rainbow high characters outfits are more focused on a singular color or shade of that color

[@HenriFrets]

Nicole can wear the hills of other girls? Her feet looks less curved!

[@Vanny_87_]

#TEAMSHADOWHIGH

[@AS-rc1jr]

😍😍😍👍👍👍

[@Ayleni156]

😄

[@MarsNeptune-pi9nw]

there was supposed to be a monster high and ever after high crossover called shadow high but it didn't work out cuz of the reboot from 2016

[@ToyChat]

YES! I remember that book coming out! -Sang

[@razminfox1787]

Luna outfit is just so … bad she should have had a dark academia look going by her character description

[@azucarmorena5000]

The hair extension loop started with Lil Kim. She did it for an award show appearance for Lady Marmalade

[@ToyChat]

Wow! Thanks for the fashion inspiration tip!

[@brentonjoseph]

I find all these hues to clash super hard 🥴 cool white, warm white, purple white. Ugh. Makes the textures all look super cheap to me as well. Would have preferred variations in sculpting rather than this.

[@ToyChat]

It can be pretty jarring to the eyes. We personally really like the contrast but we can understand. Hopefully if SH is successful, we will get even more variations and deviation from RH. -Sang

[@blazingcinders9089]

My problem with Natasha is that her clothes are so pale, I can't see them. It blends with her skin tone.

[@ToyChat]

That's valid! On camera, she does appear pretty washed out. Especially since we are using bright studio lights. But she's very detailed in person, lots of different patterns and textures. -Sang

[@duladee8412]

I disliked this video solely due to the fact that hoop earrings ORIGINATED from BLACK CULTURE. These "High End" fashion brands have no shame stealing from trends founded by black people.

[@vanessaivonne3863]

witch dolls but full of quality yes 👏👏👍

[@ToyChat]

Full of quality and detail 😍 -Sang