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Post by Skeekers on Apr 8, 2016 10:55:20 GMT -5
In the last couple months I've noticed the stores in my area that carry Lalas have no stock. No tinies, no minis, no large and certainly no Littles. Some stores have the babies and gimmicky dolls but that's it. I really love the large and mini dolls  This goes for the "big 3" in my area too; Toys R Us, Walmart and Target. Anyone else having this problem? |
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Post by Melinda Weber on Apr 8, 2016 11:36:14 GMT -5
The new Cheerful minis and new tinies have been found at Target. Otherwise, the Lalaloopsy selection has been really lacking at the stores lately. I think the Bratz comeback had a lot to do with the stores reducing stock for MGA's lines. The comeback didn't do well, and the stores either reduced or canceled orders for spring. I heard MGA canceled a lot of things for spring with Bratz. They've also been having a lot of problems with the new Bratz for fall and rumor is Bratz won't be sold in the US after this year. MGA seems more focused on boosting the success of Project MC2, because that's the only line which has done well for them so far. In the last couple months I've noticed the stores in my area that carry Lalas have no stock. No tinies, no minis, no large and certainly no Littles. Some stores have the babies and gimmicky dolls but that's it. I really love the large and mini dolls This goes for the "big 3" in my area too; Toys R Us, Walmart and Target. Anyone else having this problem? |
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Post by Wardah on Apr 8, 2016 14:17:59 GMT -5
The new Cheerful minis and new tinies have been found at Target. Otherwise, the Lalaloopsy selection has been really lacking at the stores lately. I think the Bratz comeback had a lot to do with the stores reducing stock for MGA's lines. The comeback didn't do well, and the stores either reduced or canceled orders for spring. I heard MGA canceled a lot of things for spring with Bratz. They've also been having a lot of problems with the new Bratz for fall and rumor is Bratz won't be sold in the US after this year. MGA seems more focused on boosting the success of Project MC2, because that's the only line which has done well for them so far. In the last couple months I've noticed the stores in my area that carry Lalas have no stock. No tinies, no minis, no large and certainly no Littles. Some stores have the babies and gimmicky dolls but that's it. I really love the large and mini dolls This goes for the "big 3" in my area too; Toys R Us, Walmart and Target. Anyone else having this problem? It is still early in the season. There are releases from other companies that were hinted at for Toy Fair that I haven't seen in stores yet but MGA is so secretive. I do think MGA might be planning on paring things down since they spread themselves out too thin. Lalaloopsy is probably important to them since it targets a younger age group than MC2. However maybe they will focus on the regular dolls for a bit and quit with the gimmicks (except the swapping one because those seemed to sell well). No clue about Bratz since while it targets the same age group as MC2 it is kinda their flagship line like Barbie is for Mattel. The clothes and accessories were great but the faces lacked sass. I have heard more people saying they were buying them to use their clothes and accessories with other dolls than for the doll itself. |
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Post by Skeekers on Apr 9, 2016 10:58:57 GMT -5
I haven't actually seen a "good" stock of Lalas for about 5 months now I hope they come around soon. I did hear Bratz weren't doing well with the reboot. I don't like them myself but I do love and cherish one  When they first came out, my brother go me the original Jade for my birthday. |
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Post by Melinda Weber on Apr 9, 2016 11:05:28 GMT -5
The stores overordered on the new Bratz. They can't clear out existing stock. TRU canceled selling all the new Bratz for this spring, and Target appears to be shrinking the Bratz section down at the stores I visited. Walmart appears to be the only store that's getting anything new Bratz, as the second wave of Selfie Snaps was found there. I don't want to say the Bratz comeback was a failure, because it wasn't as bad as some fans are making it out to be. But the comeback didn't do well and it spilled over on MGA's other brands. Project MC2 doesn't seem affected by it, though, now that the series was renewed on Netflix. The new Cheerful minis and new tinies have been found at Target. Otherwise, the Lalaloopsy selection has been really lacking at the stores lately. I think the Bratz comeback had a lot to do with the stores reducing stock for MGA's lines. The comeback didn't do well, and the stores either reduced or canceled orders for spring. I heard MGA canceled a lot of things for spring with Bratz. They've also been having a lot of problems with the new Bratz for fall and rumor is Bratz won't be sold in the US after this year. MGA seems more focused on boosting the success of Project MC2, because that's the only line which has done well for them so far. It is still early in the season. There are releases from other companies that were hinted at for Toy Fair that I haven't seen in stores yet but MGA is so secretive. I do think MGA might be planning on paring things down since they spread themselves out too thin. Lalaloopsy is probably important to them since it targets a younger age group than MC2. However maybe they will focus on the regular dolls for a bit and quit with the gimmicks (except the swapping one because those seemed to sell well). No clue about Bratz since while it targets the same age group as MC2 it is kinda their flagship line like Barbie is for Mattel. The clothes and accessories were great but the faces lacked sass. I have heard more people saying they were buying them to use their clothes and accessories with other dolls than for the doll itself. |
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Post by Melinda Weber on Apr 10, 2016 11:19:41 GMT -5
Another thing I noticed is that the large dolls for spring (Water Mellie Seeds, Bubbles Smack N Pop, etc.) have not shown up in stores. Only Amazon has them. I'm wondering is stores canceled ordering them? The Cheerful Minis and new tinies have shown up at Target, so maybe there's hope? As for Bratz, it was rumored they would be discontinued after this fall, because the sales were no good. But that isn't the case. I was told they were putting some of the new lines for fall on hold and reworking them for next year, because of negative feedback from fans about the comeback. I haven't actually seen a "good" stock of Lalas for about 5 months now I hope they come around soon. I did hear Bratz weren't doing well with the reboot. I don't like them myself but I do love and cherish one When they first came out, my brother go me the original Jade for my birthday. |
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Post by bananasmom on Apr 10, 2016 19:26:38 GMT -5
It seems like right now a lot of the new release toys are coming to Amazon first, before stores. Not just with MGA either... I know we've had the same thing happen a couple of times now on some My Little Pony stuff Banana was watching for. In a way I like it, because I don't have to go running around all over to find the things she's wanting. Makes things easier for everyone to find. But I kinda don't like it too, because I miss having the experience of finding things in stores, picking out the best face paint, etc. But usually I buy when I see stuff on Amazon, because anymore, you're not sure if you ever will see them in stores. (Like some 2016 Bratz dolls) Maybe their "research" is showing their customers are buying online more... who knows. Would love to see better, up-to-date stocking of the big 3 though!!
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Post by adisbuela on Apr 14, 2016 17:58:32 GMT -5
I have the same problem at my Toys r Us, Walmart and Target. So I went to Walmart online. Great price, and if you have them ship it to your local store, shipping is free, can't beat that deal |
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Hey all i'm andrewteel213 and I love Lalaloopsy dolls because they are so cute.
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Post by andrewteel213 on May 1, 2016 19:55:55 GMT -5
There's a short stock at my local Walmart in Ozark, MO.
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When they first came out, my brother go me the original Jade for my birthday.
