Ashlynn and Hunter: Beautiful Dolls, Beautiful Couple

My local Justice store finally got the Ashlynn Ella + Hunter 2-pack in today! Woo-hoo! As an introduction, here are a few quickie pics I took of them immediately after de-boxing. Picture quality isn't great but I think the dolls' beauty and elaborate detailing shine through nonetheless. Better pics (and possible review?) coming very soon! Until then, I present to you... Ashlynn Ella and Hunter Huntsman...

The happy couple.

My, Hunter, what big... shoes you have!

Isn't he just the handsomest thing ever?

Just my opinion but Hunter > any MH male doll. Hunter is the best male doll I own, period.

Oh, Ashlynn. What a beauty you are. I'm transfixed.

One of her best attributes, in my opinion, is her pure green eyes. Not aqua, not olive, just pure, beautiful green.

Best EAH purse yet, in my opinion. And check out those lovely "glass" slippers. Sigh.

Although it looks a bit ratty here (I had just de-boxed her), Ashlynn's hair is actually ridiculously soft and supple.

I love the way the aqua netting of her sleeves is binded into three portions and flares.

Her dress is astounding -- so much detail, highlighted by all those beautiful, rich colors.

What a lovely faceup. Love those plump lips.

Ashlynn and Hunter, I applaud you. You're both wonderful dolls. Good job, Mattel!

Rochelle

I did a doll run yesterday and was able to get my hands on the Target exclusive Dance Class 5-Pack and the new Swim dolls at Justice. You know what that means -- two Rochelles in one day! As you probably know, miss French gargoyle is one of my favorite characters so I was really eager for both of these dolls. They didn't disappoint. I snapped a few quickie pics right after un-boxing them. Take a look...

Remember last year how we got a million different Abbeys and they were all way too samey? It looks like Mattel is avoiding a repeat of that situation with Rochelle. Just take a look at these two. Totally different from each other.

This may be the most monstrous Rochelle yet. Her face looks very inhuman to me. And she's gorgeous, too!

Swim Rochelle. Her face is pretty but not especially unique. With this doll it's all about the hair. Love it!

Girl knows how to rock some loud eyeshadow good and proper.

I have something in mind for how to review these two (plus GNO Rochelle) all at the same time. We'll see what happens...

Thanks for looking! Til next time!