Shadow High Series 2: In-Depth Review of ALL 6 Dolls! A Lot Has Changed...Let's Discuss!

[@ToyChat]

Hi friends! As many of you know, a ton of work goes into our big 6-doll reviews, so we really hope you enjoy this video. 💕 Liking the video & leaving a comment really lets the KZbin algorithm know to give our work an extra boost, so we really appreciate those of you who show support in those ways! 🙏❤️ EDIT: As iconic as it would have been for Rainbow High to ring in the new millennium, 😅 the onscreen text at 27:28 is a TYPO, and should have of course said 2020…NOT 2000! Lol. We love you guys, thanks for watching & supporting our channel! ❣️

[@DarienSchatz]

I love this new Series 2 of Shadow High ! IT IS BEING SUPEEER SUCCESFUL AND IT MEANS WE ARE GONNA GET SERIES 3 OF SH AND I AM HERE FOR IT ! I ain't missing the second outfit !

[@kaitlynclem5967]

I've seen so many people catastrophizing over the loss of the secondary outfits as if it means the death of the brand. In my opinion, SH series 2 is one of the strongest collections they've released to date. There's something really special and luxe about each of the dolls' existing outfits, and the beauty of their faces/sculpts really stand out to me among my other RH dolls. Zooey and Glitch are perhaps now my two favorite dolls, and I'm looking forward to adding the rest of the line to my collection.

[@ToyChat]

The designs here are so strong, it definitely offsets concerns about second outfits! There’s a little something for everyone, and all the looks speak to me in different ways. Zooey & Glitch are both lovely! Thanks for watching! -Max

[@JamieDoll]

I completely agree. I have yet to put any of my dolls into second outfits and keep them in them... So it's ok to me

[@Delfinoluma102]

This set of Shadow High dolls is really beautiful. My faves are Reina and Rexx. While it is sad there is no longer second outfits, if it means better quality control and stable pricing, I'll accept it. There have been rumors floating around about seperate Rainbow High fashion packs so that may be the compromise to not packaging second outfits with dolls going forward. 27:28 Can't believe Rainbow High Series 1 released in 2000! It feels like it hasn't been that long.😋

[@ToyChat]

Reina & Rexx are both awesome dolls! I think overall the compromises here were pretty fair. I did hear the rumored fashion packs / fashion-centric (allegedly) next series of the mini accessories studio, so hopefully we’ll continue getting extra fashions in one way or another! Omg, wasn’t it so iconic when Rainbow High rang in the new millennium?! 😍🤣 Oof, that was obviously supposed to say 2020, NOT 2000 lol. 🙈😭 My brain was fried after days of editing. 😅 Thanks for watching! -Max

[@cillabexar537]

Amazing job on the reviews and the video (as usual)! I absolutely love Shadow High series 2. Even with the loss of a second outfit, the value continues to be great. The quality of the outfit pieces is super, and with all the layered outfits, you still get it mix it up. Monique is the only one with a one-piece outfit, but the dress is so stunning (and she is so stunning in it) that I don't even care. I really didn't think I would like Dia, but in person, she is a stunner. Monique is my fave, but Dia has snuck into my 2nd position. Zooey is currently in 3rd place, but that could change once I get the rest.

[@Toywithme200]

I think this series two is better than series one!⭐ Other than Natasha and shanelle I wasn't crazy about the greyscale dolls of series one ....but this series two is a definite improvement!👍 I like the fantasy colors and themes. Much more creative and appealing.⭐⭐⭐

[@ToyChat]

As much as I LOVED Ash, Shanelle, Natasha & Heather, I think I might agree! 🤩 Series 2 is SO well-designed and there’s great variety of concepts & desaturated / cooler colors. It’s so fun! Thanks for watching & commenting. 💕 -Max

[@Drewski217]

I do feel annoyed at the drop second looks since the price drop isn't super drastic and - in some areas - is only a dollar or two cheaper than the prior series but I must admit that I do think this is a *much* stronger collection than series 1 and definitely on par with the best waves of rainbow high. The hangers do feel slightly like adding insult to injury tho lol I have 2 characters already and plan on two more so for me it's a success for sure

[@ToyChat]

The returning hangers for this release definitely felt a bit ironic lol, but I think I had to sit with them in person to come to better terms with the financial / outfit compromise. I’m glad they at least brought their A-game design wise with this series, and still give us some extra goodies like the accessories. The missing second outfit I think stung most on Glitch…since we SAW her other outfit so many times in the show, which I definitely considered her signature look. I think the overall compromise here is fairer than it could have been, but how this factor falls into future releases will be pretty telling. But yeah, the fact that I mostly love the Series 2 dolls / characters so much overall softens much of the blow lol. I wasn’t kidding when I said no skips! 😆 Haha thanks as always for watching & commenting buddy! ❣️ -Max

[@ALT-vz3jn]

I really appreciate all the research and work you’ve put into this video, kudos ❤. I wasn’t going to watch as I’m just a casual RH collector, but I’m really glad I did. The clear references to previous designer collections and older discontinued doll collections such as NoviStars makes it pretty obvious they’re aiming at the adult and older teen collector market, not the kid market. If this line was destined for the play market they would have kept the cheaper outfits and the second outfit. I really don’t want more accessories though; a RH doll can easily use accessories from other doll lines, but not their clothes as their body is very specific to RH. That’s why the second outfit was crucial and I hope they go back to offering them. To me the useless accessories are a brain fart for an otherwise well-designed doll line. It’s clear that these dolls were meant only for display due to their intricate designer-inspired outfits. Thank you for giving me the info that makes me appreciate them more.

[@gretalewis1407]

Your shadow and rainbow high (monster high) vids are my favourite!! Also, since living in Australia, things don’t come here for up to six months after America! So it’s so cool to get sneak peak ( especially with your amazing reviews!!)

[@CHEMP0P]

Incredible review and breakdown on SH S2, thank you for making such a comprehensive and detailed video! I slowed way down on my RH collecting but some of these are definitely tempting.

[@e.d.t.]

Coincidentally I just opened Monique this morning before work. There's something about each character's design I like. I think these dolls are worth the price, but I would still prefer an extra outfit over accessories. However if they save the deluxe dolls for special lines and do core characters in single outfits, it won't bother me. I think Demi also has white eyelashes, but with her I guess it's meant to be part of her costume makeup.

[@ToyChat]

Isn’t Monique stunning? 😍 There’s definitely something to enjoy with all 6 of these designs. And I agree, if we can at least continue getting secondary outfits on deluxe dolls and prices stay mediated, I think I’d be okay with it too. Good catch on Demi! Interestingly, it looks as though her eyelashes are black in the special episode of the show. 🤔 So yeah, it could just be part of her costume on the doll, but hard to confirm lol. Thanks for watching! -Max

[@melp.6562]

I really enjoy that video! A lot of research and work. Karla and Glitch are my favorite, and I really like both shadow high serie dolls.

[@ToyChat]

It’s a labor of love! 😭 Lol takes a lot of time & effort, but we’re so glad to see people enjoying our work. 💕 Karla & Glitch are both lovely. Hard to pick a favorite! Thanks for watching. 😄

[@Mitch-Alex]

I bought Rexx. I love his skin tone and his haircut is INSANE!!! Wish his outfit has more colors. When placed on my dresser everything [all black] against his skintone just blends into itself. Thank you for the research on their designer inspirations, I see the resemblances.

[@annland781]

I love your review videos. You set yourself apart by showing the real life fashion inspirations for the dolls. Half of the reason I buy them is because of that. You've changed my mind about getting Glitch and Verbena thanks to your up close camera work. Thanks for your hard work.

[@aprilpauldo5685]

Loving this new line of Shadow High Dolls❤ Rex is my favorite Thanks for another great review.

[@ToyChat]

Sooo happy we got another boy 😭 & Rexx is such a cutie! Happy to hear you enjoyed the review, thank you! 😊

[@onlyalisaawilliams]

Love y’all reviews. Extremely thorough… I’m really feeling the price drop, so I can do without the extra clothing for now, because I already have a bunch.. This 2nd series of doll’s in my opinion are stellar. 💜💜

[@ToyChat]

So glad you enjoyed! The missing second outfits definitely feel like a little less of an issue for those of us who already have TONS of RH clothes lol. 🙈 Thanks for watching & commenting! ❣️

[@Gothqueen29]

I love your channel I love shadow high series 2 they are beautiful

[@ToyChat]

Thanks so much! 💕

[@marie-vr3cj]

This is my first time on your channel and the intro completely caught me off guard (in a good way) 😭 never seen a doll review open like that

[@ToyChat]

Aww thank you! 💖 A lot of thought goes into our intros lol. The Shadow High students are the cool kids on campus so they needed a really cool intro! 😁 Thanks for watching! -Max

[@turtlefrogMH]

Excellent video, guys! Your doll reviews are my favorite-they’re so detailed and interesting! The dolls are gorgeous, I can’t wait to pick some up!

[@ToyChat]

Thanks so much! Series 2 is amazing! 💖

[@miedoloner]

In my opinion better than S1, great review guys!

[@ToyChat]

I just might agree! 🤭🤫 Haha thanks for watching! -Max

[@hm4lyfe533]

Awesome review boys! Love all the details you share. For me, I appreciate the price drop and actually think it’s fair. They’re on par with other $25 dolls - or much better. I would love to pick up Rexx and Karla in particular.

[@ToyChat]

Totally agree with you! I can think of multiple $25 dolls that offer less than these lol. Rexx & Karla are both great. 😍 Thanks for watching! -Max

[@tooelenative9098]

I always say this, because it’s always true, y’all do the best reviews. I love every doll in SH2, I want them all. Of course I wish there was a second outfit, but we got great singular outfits, I’m impressed.

[@ToyChat]

Aww thank you so much! And yes, like I said…Series 2 is no skips! Haha 😁 -Max

[@Aquatic_Tear494]

Here my Headcanon focus Reina Glitch Crowne is a Music Composer Focus Rexx McQueen is a Digital Media Focus Karla Choupette is a Fashion Designer Focus Monique Verbena is Textile Focus (Her outfit has so much texture and 3D feel) Zooey Electra is an Artist Focus (By her Computer showing a Art Studio of a Novi Star Drawing) Dia Mante is Influencer Media Focus

[@claudinebernadettejimdar1681]

These are the cutest dolls I have ever seen! Love all the series of these stylish dolls!

[@JamieDoll]

You all never disappoint👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾☺️♥️ Excellently executed. Can't wait to get them all.

[@ToyChat]

Thank you so much! So glad you enjoyed! 💕

[@Dollsanity]

I feel like the notes from the higher ups to the design team is just “Go… AWF” and they just do. The detail on the inside of the coat… the belt you really can’t see unless you lift up the layers of ruffles… and 10 layers of ruffles? The creativity makes it so fun to collect. There is usually at least one doll in the drops that you resonate with.

[@dragonfly_blue7]

I appreciate the time you guys take to create your videos. All of the details and fashion inspirations you provide make me appreciate the dolls even more. I like series 1 of SH more because there is cohesion with the grayscale palette plus I have never seen a full line of grayscale dolls. I like series 2 also because the dolls are drastically different. My favorites from this line are Monique, Glitch and Karla. Dia has to be my least favorite. Her mouth looks weird and I have a theory that she was supposed to have a different mouth expression but then it was changed later to show her teeth but she reminds me of a chipmink. I inspected the other dolls and they have an indentation between their lips that are supposed to be their teeth and it looks natural. Dia's teeth are painted onto her bottom lip. It really bothers me to look at it so I will end up painting her bottom lip to hide the teeth. Rexx isn't my favorite but I still like him. I thought I was seeing things but I noticed his head is smaller than the other dolls, both male and female. I also don't understand why he came with a comb when he has nothing to comb. I like Zooey but I think more should have been done to make her spectacular. I've seen photos of her dressed in Luna's silver outfit and she looks amazing and out of this world. The current outfit Zooey has is cute but she has potential to be more glamorous.

[@tooelenative9098]

I think Zooey would look even cooler with Dia’s sparkle bodysuit under Luna’s silver dress.

[@turtlefrogMH]

I actually prefer Shadow High series 2 over series 1 since I feel like the outfits are more fashion forward and I love the colors. Just like Sang, my favorites are Zooey & Monique! They are all so nice looking, though, and I can’t wait to see what’s next for Shadow High!

[@tlnu1225]

I always look forward to Toy Chat's reviews because of the indept coverage of each doll and fashion references. I had to have Monique first. She is the most beautiful of the series, IMHO. I love purple, and she is just beautifully executed! Next is Karla. I didn't expect to like her so much since there's so many pink dolls, but I will most definitely get her. I love Rexx. I love boy dolls, and he reminds me so much of Shanelle. Glitch is cute, but Dia and Zooey do nothing for me.

[@Tiara_Princess7]

Love the review! Demi Batista also has white lashes, so Karla is actually the 3rd character with it. I love all 3 of their dolls.

[@ToyChat]

True! We did notice however that Demi has black lashes in the animated series, so it’s possible the white lashes were just part of her costume makeup. The main intention of that note was to highlight what (could be) another albinism-coded character. 😃 Thanks for watching & commenting! -Max

[@Tiara_Princess7]

@@ToyChat Didn't even realize she had black lashes in the series. Thanks for pointing it out.

[@Animosity23]

Again, the best review! Very much worth the wait. You guys really did the homework by researching every aspect of them! BTW I read on a group that Monique's snake dragon is known as "naga" and is Thai inspired. I have to admit, when these dolls first leaked I didn't like them, but as I've seen more of them now I can say I love them and looking fwd to have them all. Thanks again for your awesome review. ✨

[@cindyshirreffs2099]

Great review, thanks! Would love these, but may not even see them where I live. Impressed with the quality of the clothing. Would prefer a second outfit over accessories. These could be made of more environmentally friendly materials, they get lost so easily.

[@zaneidaos8012]

Also Zooey's eye makeup imitate Novi Stars eyes shape

[@Amiator99]

Comparing these to the Jr High line, you get a lot more at the same price point: a full size doll, stand, and lots of accessories. I think taking away the second outfit was a fair compromise to get them priced at $25.

[@geeba3353]

After Rainbow High series 5, I miss the second outfits immensely and am already mourning all the pieces that shadow high series 2 comes with lol

[@dragonfly_5]

Thanks for sharing. In Europe (euros zone) the 2nd serie on Amazon cost 39.99 euros, a couple of euros more than the 1st serie, and when the products are running out you never find here the discounts you see in the US even in stores, rather they cost even more. On this side of the sea, being a dolls collector is always a bit frustrating. Having said that the collection is wonderful for me, so I will buy it for sure. At the moment my favorite is Zooey Electra, but I might change my mind once I see them live as happened before. my Ash is impatient to meet Rexx, he need a boyfriend.😂

[@moonflowerfaeriee]

These dolls are so much better than Rainbow high series 5, at least, to me. I have Karla and am looking to get Glitch. I have considered getting Rexx as he is the best boy doll. I think it is odd though that he is wearing a coat And a hoodie. It seems like he could have had a sweater or t shirt instead of the hoodie since he already has a coat. What do you think? I wish he had dreads though since none of the boy dolls have long hair, or even alternative styles. I would rather have the second outfit back instead of all the other stuff I don't need; or even pets. I know probably most people are not into pets, but I like them. Yes, I also hope they bring some greyscale dolls also. Great review guys :)

[@GgrimrodD]

how did I not see the grip thing on Karla's fan?? I've been using the rubber bands this entire time

[@MarsNeptune-pi9nw]

So colorful

[@WindyDays2009]

"Diamante" is also "diamond" in at least three other languages, as far as I know: Italian, Portuguese and Galician. 💎

[@jonathanf2392]

Karla is my favorite here. I thought glitch would look similar to ainsley doll

[@SandraLakshmi]

As a European collector I do really mind the missing of the second outfit. We need to pay 37-40€ for these dolls. Originally we paid around 25-32€. So we are paying now around 10€ more and MGA stole a whole complete outfit form us. This is ridiculous and totally unfair. So I will definitely not buy these dolls, until they go on major discount. Which they only do around Black Friday here. Not amused as a European collector. 😒

[@bakayaroonna8]

Hurray! My Ash finally has a boyfriend! Now if my Aidan could get one I would have six boys to love! P.S. I have a Novi Star (green and purple) floating around here somewhere... Was considering putting her on a jointed body when I got her but too much work changing the jointed body's skintone to match the head so who knows where the doll is pouting.

[@marstal4913]

Actually it goes Delilah, Demi (Masquerade), then Karla Shadow High, who've sported white lashes.

[@f33rcetv34]

Mattel could never LOL

[@amadamartinez4685]

They pretty 🤩 🎉

[@mariesydelleamar8715]

Rainbow High Series 7 Anthony McFox And Peter St Lucas And Ethan Newton And Jaden Evergreen And Angelo St George And Dr Harold Fernandez With Second Outfits And Comb And Hangers And Doll Stand With Accessories And Bag

[@michaelmcgee8543]

Bazzar and good quality

[@anneswisher9207]

Rex is amazing🎉

[@cedel_delce8510]

Is Rex McQueen name a nod to Alexander McQueen ?

[@jj.1412]

He has GOT to be - esp with the close shaved head. One of the reasons I want him!

[@Anasta1989]

Live And live yay

[@jennierose3781]

Fabulous video much appreciated, please review the UK Sindy dolls jenx

[@ToyChat]

Thanks so much! 💕 I don’t think we’ve heard of UK Sindy dolls? 🤔

[@diosdriccarlos1671]

I've heard aiden Russell might be in rainbow high series 5 .

[@ToyChat]

I hope so!! 😭🙏 -Max

[@diosdriccarlos1671]

It's been confirmed

[@Anasta1989]

yay

[@monsterhigh66bratzillaz28]

I Can Get All 5 Shadow High Dolls

[@lexiemaep7930]

My white haird doll came with really short hair in the back😥

[@socratez]

Ugh, the BGM in this video was so obnoxious. The rest was great!

[@AS-rc1jr]

🤩🤩🤩👍👍👍💕

[@AS-rc1jr]

😍😍😍👍👍👍💕💕💕

[@korriworden4001]

I got Dia tonight cus she was the last one to complete the series and honestly I think she’s such an ugly muffin 😂 her white outfit and all white shoulder length hair give her such stern face when I took her out of her boyish clothes and put her in Shanelles second outfit it did however help her ugly out a little lol but I’m glad I have her though

[@AJAPstars]

*your wish was listened*