Going to Dallas for dolls! Toy Fair Dallas (2023 preview and holiday market) New dolls & travel vlog

[@dreamingwitch7543]

Props to the IMC Toys guy that included both Girls AND Boys when talking about the dolls!

[@xCanadensis]

He was seriously the best. He sat and talked to me for like thirty more minutes about life and the industry and other companies he’s worked with. Such a delightful person- I hope to meet him again. He’s exactly who I expect to see working at toy companies honestly. Everyone I’ve met who works with IMC is like that though

[@xCanadensis]

Corrections: Nebulous Stars character is ISADORA… sorry, i misheard the booth reps! They were also so sweet and friendly :) I didn’t attach the pics of the RH merch, description has a twitter post in which you can see them! Basic fun booth MLP and Care Bears are another video you can find in the description! To see the prototype Isadora in more detail- description

[@Angelbello-vl9ps]

Really nice toys for the holiday season for Christmas present 🎁

[@MeenaKumari-bb9rt]

I absolutely love your videos

[@bluexyoshixlove]

Hey Brooke! I would have felt the exact same as you did with the first attempt to go to a booth that got rejected. I also would have cried. Just from the experience and such of it happening. Thanks so much for the video and your time and efforts. Love it! I have no doll friends so your videos are the closest to me, in replace of friends who share the same hobby. I really feel like I am there with you.

[@arianagonzalez5408]

Cvhjkkll🌈

[@DawnAndDusk6]

I’m so sorry people shut the door in your face! I can completely relate to your anxiety in that moment. Props to you for keeping going!

[@xCanadensis]

I was so gutted but it was a very clear miscommunication on the part of the show runners. Every booth I went to was confused as to why press was allowed- even the ones who were cool to me or allowed me inside seemed surprised

[@samssyrandall5408]

in that first clip of the booth turning you away I just about cried too!

[@angiemyers6278]

What an informative and sweet video! Thank you!

[@yellowmoon4564]

That Nebulosa dolls artwork is AMAZING!!

[@IndigobluBeauty]

I hope you feel proud of yourself for putting yourself in new and uncomfortable conditions- thats how you get to know yourself better! First group that dismissed you like that were disgusting! Thanks for all you do. Your mom’s house seems beautiful 💜

[@Tama-Hero]

You are hustling! Honestly you're really brave to go do these things by yourself. At your age I used to travel like only 3 hours away from home alone to go to conventions for press and I would give up and go home like right away because I was so anxious and out of my element. Persisting after some of those booths unexpectedly turned you away (and some rudely) shows guts, and I'm really impressed you stuck around and got such great footage and networked anyway. The MLP news was a huge get and I'm glad you were rewarded for going in that way. I know you mentioned you were feeling burnt out lately so I hope you can take some time to relax soon :) Good job on this!

[@shannon5811]

My heart broke for you when they didn’t honor your appointment. You are - from what I can see, besides being a sweet person, an expert in the doll collecting field. Pls don’t let any of these vendors make you feel any less. They should be thankful that you want to visit with them so 😝 on them lol. Thank you so much for your long drives, and doing so much work to share with us dolly lovers.

[@zenamorgan1754]

Brooke, I have to say I would’ve done the same exact thing which would be crying hysterically.

[@xCanadensis]

Oh it was bad. I was very humiliated. The first booth I went to basically said something to the effect of “oh… well we don’t speak to influencers” which sent me on a spiral. I was invited to do press at an event and self funded the whole trip with the understanding that I could… do press. So I was completely blind-sighted. I am so grateful to those who humored me. I visited nebulous stars right after that and they were so kind to me and excited I was there. I’m glad they were the second ones I had on my list because it would have seemed hopeless otherwise. Bonkers was third and they were very kind but said that they weren’t prepared for press and couldn’t let me in but gave me their card. That was more uh… professional.

[@louiseparis2023]

Oooooh ! I love your mom’s glass collection ! I would love a video with her, sharing her collections and you both discussing the impact it had on your collecting habits ! ❤

[@Serenastar79]

Hope you have/had a fun safe time at the convention.

[@shannastech389]

I would have been discouraged by the first company. I would have cried. The IMC toys guy was super nice and interactive. My daughter loves the crybabies so I love seeing those. We will be getting the bff dolls too. Thanks to you I can know what to shop for. The surprise kitties in the bottles were super cute! You got to see the inside of that trade center. And see mom. Those are fun things too. Thank you for all the doll content. I get to see so much from you and that is priceless. Finding new things I like and ideas of things for the girls in my life which is wonderful. Cave club is an example. As soon as I saw your reviews I was on a hunt for them. We got most of them too. All the girls and even a little boy loved them. I do as well. So thank you so much for introducing them to me. You are such a sweet, beautiful, wonderful, smart , fun person. Watching you is like hanging with a friend and that I treasure.

[@highelf04]

So exciting watching your video. This is the first time coming across your content but will definitely be following you. Shoutout to Bama doll collectors❤

[@earlymorninggray8646]

I love that you’re mom has her own collection

[@xCanadensis]

She also collects shoes :)

[@c.w.2000]

I am just watching the beginning showing your mom's glassware collection. I am around your mom's age, and I had completely forgotten about bottles like this that my parents had in the late 70s/early 80s. The two we had were indeed a different pattern, even though they looked the same from a distance. Cool memory for me. Now I'm going to check if those bottles are worth a lot. My parents threw them out in a move.

[@xCanadensis]

They’re from Empoli- at least the ones my mom has :) she loves them!

[@hanami6240]

Just wanted to tell you how appreciative I am for your videos. Thank you for sharing all this with us. I love your videos and look forward to watching them every day!!❤️❤️❤️

[@xCanadensis]

Thank you so much!

[@kristinaland]

I felt so bad for you with that first appointment!! I’m so sorry that happened and am glad it seemed the others worked out. Thank you so much for sharing all this-I wasn’t aware of several of these toys!!

[@dolled-upjen3606]

The nebulous stars dolls 💖💖💖

[@dolls_onthego]

I’m only have way through, I’ve been on jury duty and so tired so I’m falling behind on doll videos but I had to comment when I saw that RH merch you know how much I also love the merch lol I NEED IT ALL !!! Thanks for sharing this with us ❤

[@wormcollects]

I met a member of staff that works for Sinco when they came to a store I worked in to purchase example products. They shown me photos of all this rainbow high stuff before it was even in production and we had a huge chat about dolls and I shared a tonne of my doll knowledge

[@xCanadensis]

Oh how awesome!! These guys were very uninterested in what I was doing but they answered my questions! They had a lot of “secret” LOL stuff I couldn’t show though!

[@CandySoulAndSoil]

Well Done you for focusing on all the positive people and moments in what was obviously a tricky day. That’s so awesome. Loving your channel. 🥰

[@jortslesbian]

not the liminal space floor 🧍🏾‍♀️

[@LMEON]

I normally have your videos playing in the background and would always hear of your gigantic winx club doll collection, but this was the actual first time I saw them all together like this! A dream come true

[@arianelimoges8622]

Ah no don’t cry 😢 made me sad for you because you are such a passionate person you deserve the best from these big toy brands. Happy it turned out great for you ❤

[@wargattack8837]

hey brooke this is so super random but i’m starting adhd-meds which give me literall panical anxiety and the only thing that’s able to calm me down lately are your videoes. i think it’s the combination of your down to earth filmining style + obscure / nostalgic hobby. thank you so much❤

[@xCanadensis]

Oh no :( I hope you’re okay. I hated that whole genre of meds and didn’t like how my mood/thoughts were on them. I really hope they balance out and become less scary! I know EXACTLY what you’re talking about

[@wargattack8837]

@@xCanadensis i think they will, but until they do your videoes help me so much throughout the day

[@meganwhy]

Love your mom’s glass collection.

[@qhsaiao7259]

I love the concept and art for nebulous stars I kind of wished the dolls matched it more.

[@jamesprovost2602]

Your channel is my absolute favourite. 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 That Lindsay Lohan my scene doll I got it back when it was 1st released lol 😅

[@charityhull1527]

Fresh Dolls is an African American doll line that came out around 2019 (I could be wrong on the year, it could have been earlier.) They got permission for Black Panter dolls and they are suppose to be released in October for about $50. The current doll lines are suppose to be available at Target and Wal-Mart and they also have their own website.

[@xCanadensis]

Oh I know what the fresh dolls are, I apologize that it wasn’t clear. I was confused and worried someone was using the fresh dolls’ brand as those dolls were not labeled as the fresh dolls, they were labeled as “Freshest”

[@charityhull1527]

@@xCanadensis No problem. Words jumble all the time.

[@Ccc-pv9gd]

I will look for BFF. 💖

[@doll_dress_swap12]

Can confirm that the mini magic mixlings are wonderful! I bought several a month ago and want more, but they disappeared from stock in stores around me.😢 looking for more. It’s nice too because they have a lower price point than some other blind toys, and with 40 different ones there’s less chance of doubles.

[@xCanadensis]

I saw them in stores ONCE and never again. I regret not grabbing a few!

[@emkateultra]

I agree - I got my first $5 one and the quality is fabulous! The little cauldron and magic wand are also a good size for dolls to use!

[@ettipurselane6708]

Fresh dolls are an American company, they did a collaboration with My Froggy Stuff. They have a new line out now. I get them at Walmart.

[@xCanadensis]

I was just confused because the Black Panther dolls weren’t labeled as “Fresh dolls”

[@ettipurselane6708]

They just launched the collaboration with BP and had planned to have them on shelves but they have been delayed. Watch for them coming soon!

[@YukiDelValle]

Nebulous Stars started as a stationery and crafts brand btw, they started selling dolls recently. The art is amazing, the dolls are certainly not targeted at me.

[@xCanadensis]

I absolutely adore the merch. I think the dolls are beautiful, the first two aren’t my favorites but the two more recent releases are incredible. I just wish they were 1/6 scale ahaha

[@allaboutdolls1238]

Oh thank you for dealing with some of the confusion on their and still being able to put out a very informative video!!!

[@keeptaiwanfree]

i love your mom’s class collection! my parents and i collect mugs and pretty glass cups and have them displayed as well. but imagine if there’s an earthquake 😭

[@JeansThoughts]

I saw the Misfittens in Smythe in the UK the other day and could not believe they fit in the wee trash can, it's wild aha. I may need to get one to experience it in person... ^_^

[@choco-dog7987]

the rainbow high and lol products seem amazing 💗Happy to see u got to go💗

[@watson483]

Oh my god I need that cat tree set. There’s also so much cool stuff coming out, here’s hoping things are coming to Australia.

[@MillsSkits]

43:37 I recently lucked out and got one of these Healthy Roots dolls, which were up for TOTY this year, from a bargain store for less than $15! (I'm not sure they realized what they had!) I'm so sorry they weren't more open to having media at the Toy Fair.

[@dolled-upjen3606]

Wow

[@lpshunter9392]

unironically that is a BEAAUTIFUL glass collection

[@xCanadensis]

Oh I love her glass, it’s gorgeous. I couldn’t ever collect such delicate things because I’m so clumsy 😔 she really loves them- specifically that teal color. They’re from Empoli and are mid-century

[@cecee_guz]

Dallas Tx✊🏼❤

[@Gothqueen29]

I love your channel I'm so happy on what you got

[@earlymorninggray8646]

Your doll set up is amazing 🤩

[@e.d.t.]

It sucks that you weren't able to see all the things that were planned, but lots of cute stuff nonetheless. I didn't realize Crybabies we're made by a Spanish company. I'm surprised Fresh Dolls won toty. I've seen pics of the black panther dolls on their website, but I would rather the award went to Naturalistas if I had to pick one black doll company.

[@saddollychick5871]

I like all the dolls shown but, your moms glass collection is absolutely beautiful. I have a couple pieces like these but they’re red

[@xCanadensis]

She is very picky and only gets teal and occasionally some black and purple.

[@saddollychick5871]

I would definitely get a LOL glitter money box. I could use it for my OMG doll fund 😅

[@xCanadensis]

Exactly!! It’s so cool

[@valsfilms9200]

I would love to have gone to a toy fair but my parents don’t let me go to stuff that far away 😢

[@cherrboy1919]

I really love this video and I love watching you interact and get so excited for all the new toys coming out. I'm really sorry about the first booth that was very rude to you it could have been a lot nicer about it especially since you even put in the notes when you made the appointment. I find it so funny during the award show part that no one clapped or anything at all for the Avastars lol. Also don't understand how the fresh dolls won when those dolls aren't even out yet and for that price point I don't think they're going to get that many "kids" buying them

[@xCanadensis]

As one of the few press people I was surrounded by buyers and toy company employees the entire time and there was definitely an air of annoyance at the awards. Not around doll of the year although I am not sure if the winners were even released before the show? But people were very annoyed that, for example, Lego swept almost every category- it seemed that there was some sort of “incentive” to donate to their foundation

[@emkateultra]

@@xCanadensis This is soooo shady whaaat!

[@xCanadensis]

@@emkateultra every doll or toy award show I know of, even those held by fans have some sort of incentive to donate/give PR or attention. It’s an unfortunate reality that people are very easily corrupted.

[@emkateultra]

@@xCanadensis wow, I had no idea - thanks for the insights!

[@cassandramayer1860]

IF IT FITS I SITS !! No but the cat plushies are adorb

[@nolasdollsandaquatics9386]

Ohh...I've seen the charm kit at my Walmart for 25.99$ 😘💨

[@megan1015]

I need the cat tree.

[@anacalderon2141]

Eager to see your Skullector Dracula's review from Universal or Hammer Productions times.

[@strudel_reviews]

Ok I find it extremely rude that the first company essentially told you No PrEsS then slammed the door on your face like if that company didn't want press at their booth they could have put the words not for press in bold on their booking page instead of letting you put that in the notes just to deny you entry, and I'm so sorry that you had to deal with that ETA: what company did the person straight up insult you work for so I know not to give them my money

[@hanami6240]

When do the VIP pets come out? I somehow missed it. I love the super long hair!!! 😍😍😍

[@xCanadensis]

The full sized ones are already in stores! I’ve seen the cats at Walmart but they go fast

[@hannahelizabeth8698]

Omg the bubbiloons. do you know when and where they will be released?

[@specialCraftsandmore]

how do you get invited to these events? Love the video thx for sharing

[@xCanadensis]

It’s the success of my KZbin channel and my content

[@specialCraftsandmore]

@@xCanadensis oh ok 👍

[@folklodoll4780]

BFF i have Cathie !

[@brownsugarlessice]

i know this video is a bit older, but i love how you probably spoiled a BIG surprise for megan's fanbase. i know most people who have these types of lines only announce them right before they hit stores

[@xCanadensis]

… please be serious. This was a tour I was specifically given by the toy company who creates the product who specifically requested that I share that product. This is such a bizarre comment

[@brownsugarlessice]

@@xCanadensis nono i mean, because its mainly buyers who came to this event, megan probably wasn't going to reveal it to her fans just yet, i didn't mean that you ruined it, its just if one of her fans comes here there wont be a surprise anymore 😭edit: omg i totally read that wrong, but i wonder why they would want to you to share it, i feel like it would make the most sense if megan showed it first, but thats just my opinion

[@suzanneriggs3160]

There on amazon

[@oceanaquarius9415]

Hi brick/Brooke/bruck

[@moniekhuizinga3474]

😽😽😽😽😽

[@mombeach]

That’s so rude. They should have honored your appointment.

[@xCanadensis]

They didn’t know about the appointments seemingly

[@Debadrita_panja_2012]

Why you don't show winx club 😡

[@xCanadensis]

They weren’t at the event?

[@michaelmoore8834]

How Rude they did that. What toy line ?ill be sure to not support them.

[@xCanadensis]

I don’t want to condemn the company for the actions of one person. I still enjoy their products though. They don’t make dolls anymore so you’re probably good though. I appreciate it but in context- this wasn’t their fault. They said it in a way that really freaked me out but I’m not mad. Basically NY toy fair which didn’t happen this year was for press AND buyers but Dallas toy fair is only for the buyers. Because of NYTF being cancelled, they decided to invited some press to Dallas. I’m still not sure why I was chosen because I don’t know of many others who were and only saw one other press person and it was a vlogging family who doesn’t cover toys regularly. But anyways the booths were completely unaware of not only the official app for scheduling appointments but also the fact that press would be there and some were really upset about it. Some companies show products that absolutely cannot be shown because they need to be approved by licensing or could be stolen by another company as the patents/trademarks aren’t yet filed. So it is understandable that a few were cold to me. It sucked and it wasn’t cool but I wouldn’t blame the toy companies- I’d blame a lack of communication (or reading the communication they likely did receive)

[@viceieva]

Beautiful video 💚💚💚💚💚💚

[@savannahcottrell7983]

Great video ! Would love to go to something like that one day ! Your collection is amazing 🎉❤