Kada is a casual collector of fashion dolls - mostly Barbie & Monster High - and a lover of music, fashion, art, and history. Along with artist husband, JohnSo, we don't take ourselves too seriously, preferring to find joy and humor in our hobby. Our videos are usually fun, quirky, and often photobombed by at least one cat.
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Money well spend!❤
I’m glad you agree! 🤗
Just found this channel! Ok, I had both of those! I got the camper with the popout side tent for my 5 th birthday and the motor home when I was in 6 th grade. They were so much fun. Oh the memories this video brought back. Thank you 🤗
Yay welcome! I love that you have those memories too! 😍🤗
the cheapest dolls I gotten so far just happened last week, I went to my favorite thrift store and found some Barbie’s in a toy chest. I got 71 Malibu Barbie, the standard 67 mod brunette Barbie, 82 dream date PJ, 64 og skipper and tutti, 82 sunsational Malibu Barbie, 85 tropical Barbie and Skipper, 83 crystal Barbie. And they were 50¢ each!!! Of course I didn’t just buy one! Right now I’m working on restoring mod Barbie and Skipper ☺️
WOW! What a score! 😍🤩👏
The Barbie at 2:35 is Barbie Fashion Fever Make Up Chic. Very stunning dolls in that line ❤ the screenings are perfection.
Thank you soo much! I suspected she was a good one!
That silky short orange robe with reddish trim came in Barbie and Ken sizes.
Oh fun! 😄
My first were late 70s Sun Lovin Barbie and Ken then Fashion Photo Barbie with her stage/case. Then 1980 My First Barbie as she was easier for me to dress. But my favorite was a three pack of dolls called Barbie and Friends w/ Pj, Ken and Barbie. I still have the Pj doll and her striped tank dress that I used with my McDonalds playset in '82.
Ooh, that McDs playset is so cool. Neat that you still have PJ after all these years!
I had that Dream Pool. Must have seen a commercial or something prior to that Christmas. I find it funny I wanted a pool for Barbie before the house.
Lol! I love that! Yep, I had the pool and never had a house! Just the camper van. 😂
I love the Egyptian one, expecially her hair lol. Actually I love Egypt haha. It's always fun to watch a video of yours! <3 <3 <3
Me too! Thank you! ☺
I need to buy at least one or two Poppy dolls. I will like to join the W Club. As I see it, Poppy has a gorgeous face and the body is so delicate. So I would rather buy one Poppy a year than 5 collectible Barbies.
I love both, but I definitely know some people who only collect Integrity dolls! 🤩
The purple horse is a fashion star fillies horse. Kenner made them❤
I love that! Thank you!
It looks sooo good!! Plus, I love how you put the old Barbies in it!! The decals look amazing!!!
Wow, hearing that from you with your makeover talent is such a compliment! 🤩
@@kadawalden Awww, thank you, I love your channel and your energy!! 💕💕
Cool times ken... dream glow ken...Hawaiian skipper? Anyway great haul!! The cases and office/ pool sets are so cool!!
I’m glad you agree! It’s such fun stuff!
Oh no! I don’t let my cats crawl over my Barbie clothes
Fair enough. I’m hard on dolls. 😄
What a lucky find! So many wonderful pieces! I'm very excited for you. Enjoy!
Thank you! It’s been so fun!
I love your detail in all your videos. Your cat cameos are always loved. You did amazing work.
Thank you so much! 🤗
I Kada! I have a suggestion about poor red fuzzy hair girl. Yea you know what's her name? Lol. I have discovered this stuff at Wal-Mart it called Frizz ease. Its made by John FrIeda. Its a leave in conditioner and detangler combination. Its amazing Just dampen the hair and spray it in separate and comb through. Its like 8 bucks. But I rescue barbies and have for many years and this is awesome stuff. Always love your videos! Have a great weekend. Anita
Thanks Anita! I have some and I agree, it’s great for smoothing. 👍
I don't think this Operetta its a G3 doll...It looks just like a collector release of a G1
Yeah I’m always confused by that.
They're both so pretty 😍! I love all the details on their outfits like the music notes & piano keys of Operetta and the Egyptian symbols of Cleo 😎 Cleo's case reminds me of a Caboodles 😃 My fave of MH when my daughter was little & had them all was Draculaura 👍 I do like them now but don't plan to buy any because I can barely keep up with my Barbie & RH collections 😂
That’s why I can’t start on RH! 😆
@@kadawalden I totally understand ya 😆I need to do my very best to stick only to the 2 brands I have 🤞🏼
I got into Monster High, a little bit later than u did i got into it by July 2022, then when G3 got in by October 2022 i liked some of the changes, and personalities they did to some of them, i am still picking out which ones i want to collect overall, i even customized and restyled with painted details on, 3 dolls from G3 that i did overall even re-rooted there hair.
Ooh that sounds amazing! 😀
@@kadawalden I did Neon Fright's Twyla Abbey Signature core doll, and Mall Clawdeen from the target 2 pack I did all 3 as re-roots restyle or painted on details on them.
Beautiful ❤❤❤
Thank you! 😊
If this Cleo would be available in Europe, I would buy her. She is gorgeous ... and the sarcophagus, oh my! G3 hands ... no no no no no !!! 🙄👐
Ooh yes, I know you're a Cleo fan too! 🤩
Operetta is gorgeous and so is Cleo, but Cleo is always gorgeous. It is Ancient Egypt charm! Ah G3! I have the original G3 core Cleo. I love her face that's why I bought her. I like her a lot but probably not as much as my gorgeous G1 Cleo dolls. Cleo is the only MH looking good in any generation. I have some G2 Cleos too. Then I bought the first Core Draculaura and... let's say it hasn't been love at first sight! I did not like her at all all at first. So disappointing unboxing and the crappy pixelated accessories made everything else worse! I decided to keep her on display to remind me to not buy another G3 doll!! It finally took me 2 months to get used to her! I do like her now but obviously nothing as much as her G1 self, especially her Roadster and Diner dolls. I prefer G1 MH bodies a lot more. They are perfect for the design of the dolls and so sexy too. They are Monsters (yes, they are! 😁), they are not meant to look realistic. I prefer G1 dolls' hands too. They are so expressive. I prefer G1 faces' cheekbones and fierceness. Yes, I prefer G1 by far. I will not collect G3 actively. There are a few dolls I like (and some I truly dislike!). I will buy some of the ones I like and that will be it. The price tag here in Europe does not help especially considering their very average quality and loss of personality. I will happily thrift them and I am "secretly" looking for them in charity shops (I know it is too early!). Venus and Spectra (if she is as beautiful as her promo picture) are on my wish list, they are some of my favourites G1 dolls... and Ghoulia, because it is Ghoulia even if she looks nothing like her gorgeous former self. You know how much I love my Ghoulias... and my G1 Monsters, still as much as the first time I saw them!
I agree with all of that! G1 is still far superior in many ways. But you're right - Cleo transcends generations! She had a gorgeous face in G2. Perhaps even the only one that didn't change to those big doe eyes. I'm glad G3 is doing in her justice, most of the time anyway. Very sultry eyes! 😍
Love monster high ever since I bought a first one for my daughter when they came out. At first I did not like the new monster high, but some of them are cute- I like Clawdeen, Claude wolf, and some Cleos.
Kiddos now growing up with the new MH dolls must think the first generation dolls are very odd! 😄
I collect Barbie from 60's-70's, various art dolls and MH Venus Mcflytrap. I love seeing all the new MH dolls. Loving your videos.🖤
Ooh, art dolls? It sounds like you have a fantastic collection! 🤩
Today's video was so good. You inspire me every time. Thank you very much, Kada ^^
Thank you for your sweet comments, as always. 🥰
Hola Kada! Me encantó tu video ❤. Tu Operetta es preciosa. Me entusiasman las munecas Monster High de las primeras ediciones porque soy muy fan de los monstruos clásicos del cine y la literatura. Estoy de acuerdo contigo en que la G3 ha perdido la esencia creepey de Monster High. Tienen detalles atractivos, pero no es lo mismo. Cleo es también una de mis favoritas! Me regalaron a Cleo g3 básica y es preciosa, de verdad! Pinté sus joyas para darles mayor realismo y le confeccioné un vestido histórico siguiendo la moda de la época. Y quedó divina! A mi modo de ver, es la muñeca más lograda de esta última generación. Tu nueva Cleo es adorable. Omg, su sarcófago!!!❤
Wow! You painted Cleo's jewelry and gave her historical dress?! That is absolutely fascinating! I'm so glad you also get the appeal of the creepiness factor in G1! That's what drew me to Monster High dolls from the beginning. 🥰🧛♀🖤💜
Kada's sharp sense is different. There are different areas that sublimate into artistic senses. You have an elegant sense.
I love Monster High. Even more of those pure features. However, the Monster High g3 released in 2024 is divided into likes and dislikes.
Hello, Kada ^^
Sorry not a fan of Monster High. I love Barbies and Rainbow High.❤
Barbie always has my heart!
I'm struggling with clothing storage, too. I have a lot in cases. I have some in binders. Like in scrap booking, the binders get full so quickly! I have some pink ring/jewel boxes for shoes. :P Bleurgh. It's HARD.
I love that we have so many clothing options for our dolls, but keeping them organized is a chore! 🤪
You can boil wash her! Both Cleo and operetta. Both have Saran hair. Just wash, condition and then dunk in water, comb out. If you want to set operettas curls, set in big curlers and dunk in boiling water again then ice water then let dry for over a day. It’s great hair! :). Love your videos! I love that Cleo too. I got her when she was 14. Her face is amazing. And her hair is not poly which is great!
Thank you soooo much! 🤗🙏
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I casually collect mh and cleo is my absolute favorite…i have gotten all her g3. I just bought one of the off white mh so i didnt get the operetta but she is cute!
Now I want all G3 Cleos. 🤩
I know what you mean about missing the monstery side of Monster High dolls! But you are right G3 is improving!! I'm glad the collector dolls still have the early bodies too, best of both worlds! Fun, Kada! Also a masters degree in history?? Youre amazing!!
Aww shucks, thank you, Bugsy. 🤗
I think you made out well RE price. Nice case. The Midge is the real star of that set to me since she's in her original box. Those Ken outfits look to be in good condition. I think that thing you thought might be wheels was actually a hand weight for Ken. Just the hangers go for $2 each often. The Bubble Cut is very pretty and I love that Ken. My sister had one like that. Love your enthusiasm and your kindness to that lady. I hope her dog is feeling better!
I’m so glad you agree it’s a wonderful collection. 🤗
I love integrity toys dolls. They are very well done and have beautiful designer clothing. I joined the W club so that I could buy the dolls at club prices. You can also buy some dolls from authorized dealers and directly from Integrity Toys. I adore barbie. I just want something different and integrity always has very diverse dolls. Plus I found that integrity toys really listens to thier customers wants.
Love your insight 😍
The buy and sell forum is amazing. As eBay is nearly 4x the price 😮
That’s what I thought!
Maybe I need to watch the full video. But how did you get your hands on ginger so quick as a non w club member? Did you get her from the second hand market? Just asking as I am still waitlisted as a W club member from integrity toys. FYI Ginger Gilroy is a poppy Parker doll…frenemy of poppy. ❤️
Hi! I was a W Club member in 2023, when the Chain Reaction Ginger was first offered. She is only 1 of the 2 dolls I bought during the two years I was a W Club member. 🤪 I didn't renew membership for 2024. I probably should've explained it better! Thanks for asking! ❤
I love my integrity collection. Poppy is my favorite and then Agnes from fashion royalty line. I have a total 32 🩷💜🩷
That's awesome! I bet your collection is amazing! 🤩
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This dolls are stunning, but not for me for two reasons: they look way tooooo serious, too much "fashion model" look for a gal like me who loves Superstar Smiling Barbie face lol. And 2nd, they are too much expensive, more a collector toy than a player child toy. But thank you for sharing, I always love your videos!!! <3 <3 <3
I’m a Superstar gal too, so I agree - these ladies take themselves *very* seriously 😆
@@kadawalden hehehehe <3 <3 <3
I started collecting Integrity Toys Dolls, and I love them, they are worth every penny ❤️
I love that!
My collection has officially crossed the 600 mark! NEVER thought I’d have THIS many! Time to downsize? Umm…. Maybe😉🤪
I bet your collection is amazing! 🤩
What a gorgeous doll! I love her in all her outfits. I’ve actually never known about these dolls so this was very interesting. Thanks for another great video 😊
Thank you! You too!
I have to be honest here. Love your channel. Hate these integrity dolls. They are hundreds of dollars! You have to joined some stupid club, $ again, and even then, you may not get the doll. Just not worth the cost, or energy. They don’t look that superior to the average fashion doll, for my money. The clothing may feel better, but it doesn’t look better. And their faces are…hateful? I dunno. Integrity seem to ride a theme to death. I get the black and white, for example, but at some point it just lacks imagination. Jmo. I’m a Barbie girl, I guess. I don’t think integrity touches Barbie’s Silkstone line, for example. I do collect other dolls, some a little pricier, but not integrity.
All legit points! I definitely agree that the Silkstone line is much better, and absolutely my preference 👍🤩
My other comment was cut short 😂. My first Integrity Toys dolls were Janay and friends. I still have them and my Candi dolls. I keep my favorites.
I’ll have to look up Janay. 😀