Are the Merida dolls still turning green? Conflicting reviews are confusing
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did read a random tip from someone who tried removing the green with benzoyl peroxide zit cream and leaving the doll in the sun for a few hours. claimed it worked. Going to run out to walmart to try because at this point it's cheaper than replacing the doll. I'll let you know how it works
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Tried the benzoyl peroxide zit cream/sunlight treatment and it seems to have worked! I used Clean & Clear Persa-gel 10 from Walmart (cheapest they had-about $5) and stuck her out in the sunlight a couple hours and it seems to have lightened up the spots significantly, especially her nose. It did take more than one application though as sunlight wasn't the best yesterday and didn't want to leave the doll outside while we were out of the house. Thank you Connor-Hime of flikr for the tip! Now to wash the cape and dress to make sure it doesn't happen again!
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I just noticed a greenish blue spot on her nose and scratch on her cheek :( so far I've tried getting it out with some blue dawn but hard to say if it even faded or not. Seems as if others had the same issue. Maybe there was a bad batch once apon a time??? I purchased mine on clearance in 2013 at the Disney Store. I'm hoping it doesn't spread or that somebody's found a way to get it out. Doesn't help that my 3yr old daughter also has a fear of the HULK. So far she doesn't seem to mind as we just noticed it today. From previous reviews it doesn't seem to be because of the dress. I'm wondering if maybe the formal version of the doll (blue dress) or even the classic version has the same issue? I just noticed a greenish blue spot on her nose and scratch on her cheek :( so far I've tried getting it out with some blue dawn but hard to say if it even faded or not. Seems as if others had the same issue. Maybe there was a bad batch once apon a time??? I purchased mine on clearance in 2013 at the Disney Store. I'm hoping it doesn't spread or that somebody's found a way to get it out. Doesn't help that my 3yr old daughter also has a fear of the HULK. So far she doesn't seem to mind as we just noticed it today. From previous reviews it doesn't seem to be because of the dress. I'm... » Read More I just noticed a greenish blue spot on her nose and scratch on her cheek :( so far I've tried getting it out with some blue dawn but hard to say if it even faded or not. Seems as if others had the same issue. Maybe there was a bad batch once apon a time??? I purchased mine on clearance in 2013 at the Disney Store. I'm hoping it doesn't spread or that somebody's found a way to get it out. Doesn't help that my 3yr old daughter also has a fear of the HULK. So far she doesn't seem to mind as we just noticed it today. From previous reviews it doesn't seem to be because of the dress. I'm wondering if maybe the formal version of the doll (blue dress) or even the classic version has the same issue? « Show Less
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No, our dolls are not turning green. Our only concerns about them were that the accessories are far too tiny and fragile for children and the joints on the dolls are too loose so their feet, hands and legs tend to rotate around into impossible and grotesque positions.
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I purchased my Merida doll 6 months ago and her face hasn't turned green. But many of her joints including her hips, ankles and knees have become limp/limpish; wrists are almost limp. I recently realized the severe hip limpness might be caused by my grandchild trying to force Merida to sit on a horse, but that doesn't explain the ankles and knees. The problems that I mentioned might be due to improper use, but her 'skin' isn't green. It would be nice if they would design a Merida doll who sits/rides on a horse.
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We have two of these and haven't experienced either turning green. We love everything about the original Merida and are glad we were still able to find one.
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I would consider it subtle. It is a VERY nice doll, great feel and weight, sturdy but soft. It even has a wonderful, sweet smell to it. I love these dolls.
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Hello Mariya B. The doll is beautiful and she's not porcelain...she's made outta the same material as a barbie. Hope this helps you :)
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I have the doll - it's absolutely beautiful. But, mine is remaining in the box for granddaughter to inherit. From thr parts I can see in the box, it does not appear to be fully articulated. It appears to have moveable arms and legs like a Barbie Doll, but not articulated elbows, wrists, or knees.
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No it is NOT. I ordered and thought by looking at the displayed picture with the silver top that I was getting the great one that you are inquiring about. I don't know what to Mary Kay that they would discontinue to "Old" wooden one that we used to get. This new line is not even the nice blonde color they once had.
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They were gifts for my granddaughters and so far they have just purchased the brand of clothes the same as the doll. But I can check with my children and re-post if anything else.
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We ordered last April and itWas green. I can't guarantee it willStill be. It would be best to contact amazon or the manufacturer.
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It seems to be the same. I believe the box is different then the original but many customers continue to state that the dolls are very fragile to this day and break within minutes of being played with. Usually the legs. If you are a collector and plan to just display, it is perfect. It is still a very pretty & sassy doll. Enjoy:)
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I think it is. The doll is adorable. I bought three - two girls one blue eyed and one brown eyed and a boy for mygrand children. They are really nice dolls for the money. They are small but they are really nice and really, really cute. I was totally happy with the purchase.
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By looking at the shoulders I can tell it is an American doll but which one I do not know. If you go their web site you can probably find her. They have cloth bodies .The face, arms and legs only are vinyl. That is something I do not like but it does not bother my granddaughter.
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The box ours came in was pretty neutral, if I recall correctly. I removed the doll and gave it in a gift bag, though.
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I think it is totally appropriate. The Green Toys are very well made and you are doing the environment a favor because they are made from recycled materials.
484261
Ours has green bottoms painted on. I had to go look since I couldn't remember exactly. Just the bottoms, like our other disney dolls.
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Green Toys are manufactured in California. This is a link to a video that tells about the manufacturing process from recycled milk cartons. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NDUSQrHXiww. The vast majority of people seem to like the toys (and I really wanted to), but after liking their story and purchasing various Green Toy products as gifts, I haven't seen a single kid who was impressed. I applaud their efforts, though.
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I agree. It's insane that the dolls have a diff. price according to ethnicity. How do they reason that out? It doesn't make sense at all.
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I asked my daughter (8) this question, and she said 'what's a traditional design?'.... haahaaa She loves the colors and how well her Barbies and Ever After High dolls fit, and has no idea what a 'traditional' design is. :)
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I agree with the other reply, doll is the same, just different colored toys. Cute doll, my daughter has the bye bye one.