The first thing I thought about when these sets were revealed was the Lalaloopsy blisters from the early 2010s. The doll is of great quality, plenty of accessories are included, and in this case, you even get an additional hairstyle and outfit. I normally don't care for the replaceable plastic wigs, because they tend not to sit well on a doll's head. I felt the Dark Fairy's hairstyles sat appropriately for her vampire theme, and the decal on her crown fills in the gap if you don't like the short bangs style. A few things stood out to me about this set, and knowing it's RH's first true venture into the world of toys, I wanted to compliment them. The outfits make great use of simple colors and patterns without feeling cheap. It's disappointing when outfits use heavy unpainted detail as a "pattern," but these avoid that common pitfall. Even the tiny ribbon detail on the red dress is immaculate. The fairy dolls themselves have a very pleasant Roblox shape true to the feminine fairy bodies in the Royale High game. I appreciated the use of softer plastic, the adorable molded pixie cut on the fairy's wigless head, the peg-style legs and shoes for easy swapping and positioning, and most of all, the attention to paint quality. These dolls use a distinct printing method for facial details, and if you look closely at the photos, you might notice there's a glossy sheen applied to the eyes and lips. The print detail is sharp and clear for such a small doll. If you are unaware, these dolls also come with a virtual item code for Roblox, including an unlock for special virtual clothes in the game of Royale High exclusive to these sets. I heard people took issue with this, but I don't personally have a problem, especially considering the usual monetization tactics of games on Roblox (including Royale High) where you pay real money for a virtual currency which is then exchanged for virtual items. This is the new standard for such things, and it is far worse; when the game eventually goes offline, you are left with nothing for your purchase. When tangible merchandise is used as a vehicle instead, you are left with physical content of that game, even when the game expires. I grew up when such product lines were at the height of popularity, and still have and treasure most of them today. Microtransaction-locked cosmetics have always been inaccessible when money is the problem. At minimum, this is far more accessible, and far more value for your money. Definitely worth the buy at MSRP.
