Designed To A Tea

Mrs. Potts legacy is expanding with the release of a new Disney Belle doll.

Mattel Unveils three Designer Disney Princess Dolls.

The company is giving the ladies the couture treatment in its new Disney Collector Once Upon a Whimsy™ Collection.

The three new Mattel Creations dolls, including Belle from Beauty and the Beast, Ariel from The Little Mermaid, and Tiana from The Princess and the Frog, all feature artistic new outfits packed with symbolism and unique textures.

“We wanted the Once Upon a Whimsy Collection to stretch the creative boundaries of what a Disney Princess doll can be,” says Jaclyn Schauer, Product Designer at Mattel.

“Each design is meant to be the most playful and the most expressive — yet still rooted in the heart and palette of their stories. It was such a joy to reimagine these beloved Disney Princesses. I hope fans enjoy every detail and bit of whimsy as much as I loved dreaming it all up.”

 

Belle's doll look for this collection is clearly inspired by the dishware from the “Be Our Guest,” number. The memorable silverware collection included, Mrs. Potts and her son Chip.

With her hair tumbling out of a teacup-style headpiece (referencing Chip obviously), a multi-tiered dress featuring the trim of the cups and plates, and other teacup details from the film.

Belle on her plate stand

One may as well say Belle is paying homage to Chip and his mother, Mrs. Potts.

One statement comes to mind when mentioning Mrs. Potts. It is the one that we've stated in our YouTube video about her. She is undoubtedly the "Adherent of Tea".

Mrs. Potts presence has enhanced the tea time tradition and enriched it's culture for decades to come. Thus, helping make Mrs. Potts an icon in the process.

What is an adherent? An adherent, by definition, is someone who supports a particular party, person, or set of ideas.

Belle is an icon all on her own. The cross-promotion of these two characters with a new doll release is marking a unique moment in history.

Priced at $80.00, the doll stands at 11.5 inches tall. It has nine points of articulation for creative posing and display options. It also includes sparkling elbow-length gloves and strappy heels with sweet bows. It's premium packaging is covered with character art, has a window box, and hosts scenic designs. Each purchase also comes with a "Certificate of Authenticity" for the individual costumer.

The dolls are available for order now at creations.mattel.com and had a full launch on August 1st at 9am PT at mattelcreations.com.

You Can Purchase this specific doll HERE.

You can Watch our YouTube short inspired by the doll HERE.