Great to see you open it and glad you like the doll! My mum (Cheryl) also finds the colour reveal bit boring, she fills the tube up and then walks off to clean up or something instead until it’s done 😂
It's nice to see some colour reveal dolls that are slightly worth it. I think he's very pretty, but the lack of articulation still keeps me from getting them... I'm also hoping they'll step away from the "male stuff" for male-representing dolls, because it would be cute to see something else for once instead of always the same motifs (Idk if that's an English word, but like the lightning bolts, I think fire is also something that could be seen with male dolls) But baby steps for Mattel is already more than I expected 🙆🏻♀️
Glad there is finally a Ken added to the merfolk collection. The lack of articulation is off putting. I would have been disappointed by it as a child. As an adult, I'm more likely to break out some tools and do a little customization.
I like this line of color reveal a LOT! I may end up breaking down and actually buying one. I really love the merman, even with his flaws, so he seems worth taking a chance on, since the others are kind of pretty if it's not him. The lightning strikes remind me a bit of Thor! Edit: Your points about gender expression remind me of the children's book "Julio is a Mermaid", about a boy who wants to be a mermaid. It's a sweet little book. I remember you work in education/with kids, so I thought I'd edit now that it came to mind!
Thank you! I really dont Want The merman just because im not Fan of The colors😭 but im Scared to buy If i get The one i dont like and where i live Its 40€..
I like that they include more Ken dolls in Barbie lines giving to boys representation, and I like the silver tail, but I don’t like the face and designs on the tail, as you said, an unnecessary attempt to make him more “masculine” I prefer the first Dreamtopia merman, he was beautiful, less masculine look and he had the waist articulation to sit him I hope Mattel will make more Ken merman dolls, with more diversity, skin tones and tail colors
I remember the first Ken with rooted hair (I think it was Mod Hair Ken) and I wanted that doll so much even though I was a teenager and supposedly too old for dolls. This Ken is definitely one that I want and I am so glad someone sent him to you. I am not a fan of blind purchases at all because there are always specific dolls that I want and I have terrible lick with doubles.
Yeah I’m also glad that they are making more male dolls with rooted hair. I am into doll repainting, and it’s SO much harder to find male dolls to use for repainting projects, because molded on hair or clothes is NO good for repaints!
@@SamLovesMovies25 I started with my first Ken in 1963 (flocked blond hair) then got Allan and Ricky (skipper's friend) with molded hair. I always wanted more guys and real hair. They made tiny dolls with real hair. So I have been on a quest for every Ken with rooted hair I can find. I don't customize much but I can see how it would be limiting. Mattel seems to be getting the message with lots of hair recently.
@@pambrandon4186 Yeah, I often go to thrift stores and whenever I spot a male doll with rooted hair and no molded clothes and such, I make sure to grab it for my customizing stock box lol
I think the color change dolls are definitely aimed more for little kids or at least that's who likes them the most. Honestly I was never gonna buy my daughter a color change one but then I broke down and did and she absolutely loved it. She's only 4. It's very exciting for children this age evidently lol. Plus she loves opening all the little packages herself (absolutely no help from mommy is allowed). I'm definitely glad I glimpsed this video and saw they are now making mermans. My daughter loves mermaids.
As a guy that likes to collect Ken I'd love to get this Merman but the chances seem so slim and it could potentially be very expensive. Such a shame.. I turned to the Barbie Fashionista line instead with the variety of "Ken" dolls there. Great video!
I bought one looking for the codes and I hate the tail paint so I painted with an holografic nail paint green/silver color similar to the fabric piece and now He is perfect. I also bought the red one and I used the head with other body to make a Poison Ivy and I painted again the tail whit holografic red/gold paint and put her another head with golden "hair" reroot. I like to do this kind of things but I only show them to my friends when they come to my house.
I never really thought about them making Ken typical masc. It really doesn't make sense because kids who pref masc toys wouldn't want barbies/kens they'd go for something completely different... Ken should be more in style with barbies stuff colorful and fun.
So happy for you, I’ve been trying to get this doll but can’t get him. I found it really frustrating when I’ve seen another You tuber open hers and was really annoyed it was the merman, and I can’t find one and want one. :(
Did you move again ? I was never a fan of the color reveal dolls, and then one day just decided to purchase one. I ended up getting the merman! It was awesome because he’s beautiful 😻
Like the new haircut Joey! The colour reveal dolls are getting better for sure wasn't a big fan of the first mermaid line myself, don't like sculpted tails on dolls I know these are more aimed at kids but they sure lack articulation, great to finally get another rooted ken, my first ken was Totally hair so I prefer rooted hair on ken, love his face also, I purchased one on ebay and waiting for him to arrive he won't be a merman for long I'm giving him a MTM body!!! Great video again.
I want him mainly for the haircut. Like, please more punk hairstyles for Barbie and Ken? Like it's so fun. But I think Ken gets the short end of the fashion stick is because like Barbie he reflects fashion of the time period and men's fashion is boring.
So jealous; I want the Merman! I would also get the red one, in honor of my sister RIP. She would always get the redheaded Barbies and I would get the blond Barbies. I was bummed to see it was a grey body tail, I was hoping for a bright green, blue, yellow or even red. Something other than grey. The fan tail is rubbish, in the real world male tails are longer to attract a mate. Where are his tiara and triton? Not bad #Mattel, getting better. Keep at it.
I think sometimes people go too hard on toys. It was not forcing gender stereotypes, it was following the media and marketing of those times. Mattel is doing these 'not so masculine Ken dolls' cause nowdays not so masculine is trendy just like in the 70s and 80s Ken used to emulate what was on the media. Also, maybe Mattel is trying to reach other kids as well, maybe not all boys are interested in super heroes and stuff, so a Ken doll like that can speak with boys and girls at anytime! But to be honest - all color reveal are quite cringe even for a kid hahah
i was really excited to see the merman! but i have to say that i am slightly underwhelmed, mostly by his tail. The plain yellow bolts on the plain silver tail just doesn't look that good to me (and the painting fail on the back is 🤦). the barbie from that line that you revealed seemed much nicer (unless i'm delusional). on the flip side, loooooove his long hair! love that mattel are finally giving ken long hair, it looks so good. oh and i believe the "wrist things" are called bracers, if all the video games are to believe
This is the only color reveal I'm even considering, and if I get one I will absolutely look up codes to make sure I get him. I prefer boy dolls. I like his face and I don't like molded hair so he might be worth head swapping onto a made to move. I know how to make some really cool removable tails so he can still be a mermaid too. Just FYI gauntlets are the gloves, those are vambraces. I have no idea what to call that kind of chest piece though. Oh, I do know one more thing though, the tail fabric is called organza. (I have the most random fun but useless knowledge.)
@@morinomajou Yeah, I know how you feel. Hmm, I don't think the name of either of those armor pieces would work in this situation. I'd say a gorget would have to cover some of the neck to count, and hauberk would cover way more. This neck piece isn't really doing any protecting, so armor names probably don't quite work for this item. Though I don't know if there's a jewelry name that would work instead. 😅
I just made a video on my first colour reveal barbie reaction. Won’t be doing that again! It’s just so not worth it!! I can’t waste any more money on them!! I do like the merman idea though
Ok... but let's be real... Poseidon off Disney's Little Mermaid was super Smexy XP This doll is pretty good, considering Barbie color reveal, but honestly I would rather have a 90's pvc figure of Poseidon from TLM Someone NEEDS to simply create a boy/male only fashion doll line so bad!!! (Without masculine/feminnine stereotypes *bleckk* boresnore I need more male dolls! :)
I'd be pretty disappointed in any doll that can't sit, at least offer me that articulation. Otherwise what are they good for? Might as well be paperweights.
I'm a proud gay man and doll collector, but that obsession for making everything gay and femme makes me cringe. Why can't a Ken doll be masculine AND "queer"? Or why can't a Ken doll just be straight? Damn! I'm pretty sure when you hop off on Grindr at 3 am you're not looking for a guy who wears makeup and high heels.
I like the style of these mermaids , but will not get then as there is not even basic articulation ..If they could just sit I would , but other then that no
I think human color reveal dolls are better than mermaid color reveal dolls because you can make human color reveal dolls sit like a regular Barbie dolls
I told my husband that they have a merman that looks like him with his long silver hair and my husband said, "now they just need a dad-bod Barbie"
There are “broad” Kens! You could head swap him onto a broad body 😊
Honestly, a Ken doll with long white hair would have been everything to me as a kid.
I would add a gold belt and maybe some golden shell hair accessories and he'd be perfect!
Great to see you open it and glad you like the doll! My mum (Cheryl) also finds the colour reveal bit boring, she fills the tube up and then walks off to clean up or something instead until it’s done 😂
You both are so generous. And becoming a little like UA-cam stars. 😊
I really think the Merman is the best of the series.
It's nice to see some colour reveal dolls that are slightly worth it.
I think he's very pretty, but the lack of articulation still keeps me from getting them... I'm also hoping they'll step away from the "male stuff" for male-representing dolls, because it would be cute to see something else for once instead of always the same motifs (Idk if that's an English word, but like the lightning bolts, I think fire is also something that could be seen with male dolls)
But baby steps for Mattel is already more than I expected 🙆🏻♀️
He's really lovely. He would have been a must-buy when I was a little girl.
Glad there is finally a Ken added to the merfolk collection. The lack of articulation is off putting. I would have been disappointed by it as a child. As an adult, I'm more likely to break out some tools and do a little customization.
I like this line of color reveal a LOT! I may end up breaking down and actually buying one. I really love the merman, even with his flaws, so he seems worth taking a chance on, since the others are kind of pretty if it's not him. The lightning strikes remind me a bit of Thor! Edit: Your points about gender expression remind me of the children's book "Julio is a Mermaid", about a boy who wants to be a mermaid. It's a sweet little book. I remember you work in education/with kids, so I thought I'd edit now that it came to mind!
That is such a great book!
The Man is easy to finde. His Tail is pointy and you can see it well if you look from the bottom of the Box.
Thank you! I really dont Want The merman just because im not Fan of The colors😭 but im Scared to buy If i get The one i dont like and where i live Its 40€..
"could be a they"
I've just subscribed after seeing some other video and I'm happy to learn that this channel is enby-positive!! 💖💖💖
I don't think you will ever forgive yourself for melting that bottle! Haha. He is a pretty cool ken doll!
I like that they include more Ken dolls in Barbie lines giving to boys representation, and I like the silver tail, but I don’t like the face and designs on the tail, as you said, an unnecessary attempt to make him more “masculine”
I prefer the first Dreamtopia merman, he was beautiful, less masculine look and he had the waist articulation to sit him
I hope Mattel will make more Ken merman dolls, with more diversity, skin tones and tail colors
Aw man! I wished I had him as a kid! I loved my mermaid barbies and my Ariel doll
I was curious about what the merman looked like. Thanks for sharing
I remember the first Ken with rooted hair (I think it was Mod Hair Ken) and I wanted that doll so much even though I was a teenager and supposedly too old for dolls. This Ken is definitely one that I want and I am so glad someone sent him to you. I am not a fan of blind purchases at all because there are always specific dolls that I want and I have terrible lick with doubles.
Yeah I’m also glad that they are making more male dolls with rooted hair. I am into doll repainting, and it’s SO much harder to find male dolls to use for repainting projects, because molded on hair or clothes is NO good for repaints!
@@SamLovesMovies25 I started with my first Ken in 1963 (flocked blond hair) then got Allan and Ricky (skipper's friend) with molded hair. I always wanted more guys and real hair. They made tiny dolls with real hair. So I have been on a quest for every Ken with rooted hair I can find. I don't customize much but I can see how it would be limiting. Mattel seems to be getting the message with lots of hair recently.
@@pambrandon4186 Yeah, I often go to thrift stores and whenever I spot a male doll with rooted hair and no molded clothes and such, I make sure to grab it for my customizing stock box lol
You can see which doll is inside by checking the code on the top of the box, and there are lists online with most of the codes
We just love your videos. Love the haircut! You are one gorgeous man. The merman is great!
I think the color change dolls are definitely aimed more for little kids or at least that's who likes them the most. Honestly I was never gonna buy my daughter a color change one but then I broke down and did and she absolutely loved it. She's only 4. It's very exciting for children this age evidently lol. Plus she loves opening all the little packages herself (absolutely no help from mommy is allowed). I'm definitely glad I glimpsed this video and saw they are now making mermans. My daughter loves mermaids.
I like what they come in they useful for like keeping small things in like if u do doorables or like mini brands and etc
As a guy that likes to collect Ken I'd love to get this Merman but the chances seem so slim and it could potentially be very expensive. Such a shame.. I turned to the Barbie Fashionista line instead with the variety of "Ken" dolls there. Great video!
Get him off of a site that people sell their used items! Can be not used either, I've gotten alot of stuff new 😊💘🐯
Luv the look of this doll. Great colors compared to past versions and with rooted hair. 😺🌸
Cool there is a merman surprise doll.🧜🏻
Love the haircut! And I’m dying for the merman for myself!!😍😍😍
yep definitely am improvement I'm getting the panda and car one for a kid.
I bought one looking for the codes and I hate the tail paint so I painted with an holografic nail paint green/silver color similar to the fabric piece and now He is perfect. I also bought the red one and I used the head with other body to make a Poison Ivy and I painted again the tail whit holografic red/gold paint and put her another head with golden "hair" reroot. I like to do this kind of things but I only show them to my friends when they come to my house.
The lighting goes with the weather motiff the wave is going for
Will you talk about Mattel has again the license of Disney princesses(and Frozen) on the next NEWS video?
The doll looks amazing
OMG! That Ken is Amazing!! I just want to repaint his face so bad! I would also give him back tattoos.
I never really thought about them making Ken typical masc. It really doesn't make sense because kids who pref masc toys wouldn't want barbies/kens they'd go for something completely different... Ken should be more in style with barbies stuff colorful and fun.
he actually looks awesome, i wish these dolls had more articulation... like at least make them be able to sit D:
Awesome video... I'd like to also hear ur thoughts and feelings on Mattel winning the Disney License again.. That would be super cool
Cant wait for your Barbie Movie Reviews.^^
So happy for you, I’ve been trying to get this doll but can’t get him. I found it really frustrating when I’ve seen another You tuber open hers and was really annoyed it was the merman, and I can’t find one and want one. :(
Hopefully you'll talk about Mattel reclaiming the toy license of the Disney Princesses!
Well, I think that most Ken dolls currently are not typically masculine. I think it went overboard in that direction. I like the merman though.
Hahaaa i still notice mickey there. Its my thing now 🤣😂😂🤣🤣🚫🚫🚫
Amazing video! I'm starting my barbie collection again
Tha lack of poseability still makes me sad, he looks so cool :(
But now I have an idea, I'm already into making custom dolls anyway lol
I like the new ones a lot
Beautiful doll!
I've been watching all your videos , whilst isolating with covid .. 😀👍
REALLY interested on what your reaction is to the upcoming Mermaze Mermaidz dolls - 9 points of articulation!!!!
Cool haircut dude☺☺☺
Great video Joey! I agree with pretty much everything you said!
Nice hair cut
💜i really like barbie colour reveal doll 💚
Omg, I love him!
I think its called a shield or an armor
Would also love to know your thoughts on the Seasters mermaid dolls, they come in a dress that transforms into a tail in water!
Did you move again ? I was never a fan of the color reveal dolls, and then one day just decided to purchase one. I ended up getting the merman! It was awesome because he’s beautiful 😻
Hi Joey, you're haircut reminds me of Nick Carter of Backstreet Boys 👍
Like the new haircut Joey!
The colour reveal dolls are getting better for sure wasn't a big fan of the first mermaid line myself, don't like sculpted tails on dolls I know these are more aimed at kids but they sure lack articulation, great to finally get another rooted ken, my first ken was Totally hair so I prefer rooted hair on ken, love his face also, I purchased one on ebay and waiting for him to arrive he won't be a merman for long I'm giving him a MTM body!!! Great video again.
Man I want this doll lol hopefully soon!:) thanks for the cool review it just confirmed how much I need him! Lol 😂
I want him mainly for the haircut. Like, please more punk hairstyles for Barbie and Ken? Like it's so fun. But I think Ken gets the short end of the fashion stick is because like Barbie he reflects fashion of the time period and men's fashion is boring.
So jealous; I want the Merman! I would also get the red one, in honor of my sister RIP. She would always get the redheaded Barbies and I would get the blond Barbies.
I was bummed to see it was a grey body tail, I was hoping for a bright green, blue, yellow or even red. Something other than grey. The fan tail is rubbish, in the real world male tails are longer to attract a mate. Where are his tiara and triton? Not bad #Mattel, getting better. Keep at it.
awesome doll 😍
wow i wish the tail was more detailed but. the doll is cool 😔
Unfortunately I didn't find out the Merman in the Color Reveal line... 😒😩🙁
What's the Number on top of the bottle ?
"Merman *Cough* MERMAN !!!" [Zoolander - movie]
This was the FIRST color reveal rainbow mermaid doll I opened! There are also codes on Reddit…
I think sometimes people go too hard on toys. It was not forcing gender stereotypes, it was following the media and marketing of those times.
Mattel is doing these 'not so masculine Ken dolls' cause nowdays not so masculine is trendy just like in the 70s and 80s Ken used to emulate what was on the media.
Also, maybe Mattel is trying to reach other kids as well, maybe not all boys are interested in super heroes and stuff, so a Ken doll like that can speak with boys and girls at anytime!
But to be honest - all color reveal are quite cringe even for a kid hahah
I love your hair
Is there a code for him ?🙏🙏🙏
Where is your watch from? I love it and want one 😂
I heard that Mattel will gets back from Hasbro Disney princesses and frozen license next year,can you tell us your opinion about this please?
I’ve been trying to find him for ages, still no luck!
Which merman doll do you prefer this color reveal merman or dreamtopia merman ken?
i was really excited to see the merman! but i have to say that i am slightly underwhelmed, mostly by his tail. The plain yellow bolts on the plain silver tail just doesn't look that good to me (and the painting fail on the back is 🤦). the barbie from that line that you revealed seemed much nicer (unless i'm delusional). on the flip side, loooooove his long hair! love that mattel are finally giving ken long hair, it looks so good.
oh and i believe the "wrist things" are called bracers, if all the video games are to believe
couldn't you swap the tail for ones from another in the series [If you wanted]
Will there be anymore doll collector stories?
Sweet marman
He has a crown too.
This is the only color reveal I'm even considering, and if I get one I will absolutely look up codes to make sure I get him. I prefer boy dolls. I like his face and I don't like molded hair so he might be worth head swapping onto a made to move. I know how to make some really cool removable tails so he can still be a mermaid too.
Just FYI gauntlets are the gloves, those are vambraces. I have no idea what to call that kind of chest piece though. Oh, I do know one more thing though, the tail fabric is called organza. (I have the most random fun but useless knowledge.)
@@morinomajou Yeah, I know how you feel. Hmm, I don't think the name of either of those armor pieces would work in this situation. I'd say a gorget would have to cover some of the neck to count, and hauberk would cover way more. This neck piece isn't really doing any protecting, so armor names probably don't quite work for this item. Though I don't know if there's a jewelry name that would work instead. 😅
I just made a video on my first colour reveal barbie reaction. Won’t be doing that again! It’s just so not worth it!! I can’t waste any more money on them!! I do like the merman idea though
Their hair changes color with the cold water like the tattoos you always forget to try that
Oh from the pics I didn't like him... but he is so cool!!! Maybe I need him >.
the men are hard to find apparently you look at the barcode and description thats a give away
He's very cute, the hair is great but if he could sit then that would be awesome
I love mermen. I wish there were more mermen dolls.
i got the star girl
Ok... but let's be real... Poseidon off Disney's Little Mermaid was super Smexy XP This doll is pretty good, considering Barbie color reveal, but honestly I would rather have a 90's pvc figure of Poseidon from TLM Someone NEEDS to simply create a boy/male only fashion doll line so bad!!! (Without masculine/feminnine stereotypes *bleckk* boresnore I need more male dolls! :)
what was the code on the top of the cap?
Why would you automatically assume that he is gay??
I'd be pretty disappointed in any doll that can't sit, at least offer me that articulation. Otherwise what are they good for? Might as well be paperweights.
What’s the code on the top?
Who cares about the merman doll...your short hair is 😍😍😍
The king of the seas for poor mortals who cannot aim for the coming Barbie Ken signature Merman......hahaha
He’s nice I wish he was articulated
Enjoyed!
My son w love it
Ken definitely has a Zeus/Poseidon feel to him
Yes 😄
Can you say de code of the doll ??? Please .
I'm a proud gay man and doll collector, but that obsession for making everything gay and femme makes me cringe. Why can't a Ken doll be masculine AND "queer"? Or why can't a Ken doll just be straight? Damn! I'm pretty sure when you hop off on Grindr at 3 am you're not looking for a guy who wears makeup and high heels.
I like the style of these mermaids , but will not get then as there is not even basic articulation ..If they could just sit I would , but other then that no
We're talking about dolls
mega like for the ken as an accessory and gender norm comments, I'm a ken doll collector so Ilove this too! Still hoping I can get him
I think human color reveal dolls are better than mermaid color reveal dolls because you can make human color reveal dolls sit like a regular Barbie dolls