15 Rarest Monster High Dolls Ever Made
One-of-a-Kind Dolls For special events or promotional contests, Mattel (the company that creates Monster High dolls) made several one-of-a-kind Monster High dolls. These are the rarest dolls of the franchise, with only one of each in the world. They probably won’t ever hit the collector’s market—but they’re priceless for their owners. Catia Morais, Canela, & Dracugoona In 2011, Mattel held contests on the Portuguese, Spanish, and French Monster High websites where fans could submit original character designs. The contest winners received their designs as one-of-a-kind dolls. Irbis Snow & Storygi To promote the 2014 film Monster High: Freaky Fusion, Mattel held contests where international fans could submit their original fusions of two characters. The winners received a one-of-a-kind doll based on their fusion. Only the French and Spanish contest-winning dolls are known, as the winners posted photos online. Madison Fear In 2013, singer-songwriter Madison Beer provided the vocals for the second Monster High theme song, “We Are Monster High.” For her birthday, Mattel gifted Beer a one-of-a-kind doll named Madison Fear. Zori Weatherbolt In 2015, Mattel partnered with the Make-A-Wish foundation to help Victoria “Tori” Cartwright achieve her wish of creating her own Monster High doll. Cartwright and Mattel created a one-of-a-kind doll named Zori Weatherbolt. Grimmily-Anne McShmiddlebopper In 2015, Mattel presented Emily-Anne Rigal with a one-of-a-kind Monster High doll named Grimmily-Anne McShmiddlebopper. Rigal founded anti-bullying non-profit WeStopHate. Rigal voiced her Monster High character in the 2012 web special “We Stop Hate.”
Sloman “Slo Mo” Mortavitch (Error) In 2013, Mattel released a Sloman “Slo Mo” Mortavitch doll as part of its Ghoul Spirit collection. However, the doll’s hands were accidentally made with werewolf-character hand molds. Once Mattel realized this, most of the dolls were withdrawn from the market, making the factory error edition the rarest Monster High doll of all time.
Frankie Stein (Gray Scale) In 2010, Mattel released a gray-scale version of the basic Frankie Stein doll exclusively for San Diego Comic Con (SDCC). Only 5000 dolls were made for the convention. Because the gray-scale Frankie Stein doll was the first exclusive Monster High doll, collectors eagerly seek it out.
Isi Dawndancer In 2015, Mattel released the Isi Dawndancer doll as part of its Brand-Boo Students collection. The character is a descendant of a deer spirit and visits Monster High as part of a student-exchange program. Unlike the main Monster High characters which have hundreds of spin-off dolls, Isi Dawndancer only has one version, making her a rare find.
Dead Fast Ghoulia Yelps (SDCC Exclusive) The Dead Fast Ghoulia Yelps doll is a San Diego Comic Con exclusive from 2011. The doll has Ghoulia dressed as Ms. Dead Fast, a female version of her favorite fictional superhero Dead Fast. Supposedly, only a little over 1000 copies of this doll were produced and sold by Mattel, making it one of the rarest versions of the popular Ghoulia character.
Zomby Gaga Even longtime fans may not know that Monster High did a collaboration with Lady Gaga’s Born This Way Foundation in 2016. The Zomby Gaga doll resembles Lady Gaga in the music video for her song “Born This Way.” Not only is the doll itself a covetable collectible for Gaga’s fans (her “monsters”), but its unique prism-shaped box makes it stand out from other releases.
Haunted: Student Spirits Rochelle Goyle Spooky student Rochelle Goyle, a gargoyle, received a special doll in 2015 as part of Monster High’s Haunted: Student Spirits collection. Unlike other dolls in the collection, Rochelle Goyle was a Walmart exclusive, making it rarer than the rest today.
Wave One Holt Hyde Like most collectibles, the earliest Monster High dolls tend to be rarer and more valuable than the newer ones. One of the most rare and sought-after among the fandom is Holt Hyde. The Wave One edition of Holt in 2010 is particularly popular—probably because the male characters didn’t sell as much in their original run.
Skullector’s Edition IT Pennywise As Monster High became more popular, Mattel began releasing Skullector’s Edition dolls (their spin on “collector’s edition”). One of these dolls is a stylish take on Pennywise, the evil clown from the movie It Chapter Two (2019). Not only is the doll incredibly detailed, but only a little over 1000 were produced in 2020.
Wave One Draculaura Owning one of the first Monster High dolls ever made is every collector’s dream. The Wave One edition of popular character Draculaura is a rare and sought-after doll from the very beginning of the franchise, released in 2010. The doll comes with cute accessories like her pet bat, Count Fabulous.
Freaky Fusion Clawvenus In 2014, Mattel dropped the Freaky Fusion series of Monster High dolls, combining existing characters together to form cool new ones. One of these, Clawvenus, is considered a rare Monster High doll today. Clawvenus is a combination of Clawdeen Wolf and Venus McFlytrap, two popular characters with werewolf and plant-monster heritage.
Haunt Couture Lagoona Blue Of all the Monster High dolls, few are as fabulous as those from the Haunt Couture collection produced exclusively by Mattel Creations. The limited-edition dolls came with detailed outfits, collectible accessories, and a Certificate of Authenticity. One of the fan-favorites is the Haunt Couture Lagoona Blue doll in a splashy blue-and-pink dress.
Sweet Screams Ghoulia Yelps In 2014, Mattel launched a Target-exclusive line of Monster High dolls as part of a series called Sweet Screams. Inspired by candy, the dolls stun in chic, confectionary outfits. The Ghoulia Yelps doll is particularly sought-after for its fabulous gummy-inspired design.
I Love Shoes Cleo de Nile Not every Monster High series has a name. One unnamed series featured characters Cleo de Nile and Draculaura along with lots of shoes. Collectors are fond of the Cleo de Nile doll from the 2013 launch. The character is styled with a leotard, harem pants, and three cute pairs of shoes.
Dawn of the Dance Clawdeen Wolf Dawn of the Dance is one of the earliest Monster High spin-off doll lines, released in 2010—the same year the franchise debuted. A popular, somewhat rare doll from this line is Clawdeen Wolf, the school’s resident werewolf. Clawdeen rocks a glamorous purple dress and lime-green tights while clutching a collectible iCoffin phone.
What makes a Monster High doll valuable?
Rarity The number-one factor behind a doll’s value is its rarity. If Mattel produced a doll exclusively for an event like San Diego Comic Con—or as part of a limited-edition line like a Skullector’s Edition—it tends to be worth more on the resale market. That’s because demand for the dolls outweighs the supply. People looking to complete their collections may pay more for rare dolls than for mass-produced ones that are easy to find. Even if a series itself isn’t rare, a doll from the series may be rare because it wasn’t as popular and sold in small quantities before being taken off the market.
Age (Generation) The original Monster High dolls are known as the Wave One (or first wave) dolls. Because they’re older and debuted before the popular Monster High media franchise, there are less of the Wave One dolls in circulation today. Any doll that’s part of an early generation is likely worth more than its newer counterparts or re-issued versions.
Condition A collectible item in mint (like-new) condition is almost always worth more than one in poor condition. If your Monster High doll is still in its box or at least has all its parts, it should fetch a better price than a played-with doll or one missing its pieces. Of course, if a doll is rare enough, being below mint condition may not bring down its price too much.
Errors In some instances, an error makes a collectible more valuable because products with mistakes are usually discontinued and recalled. This means fewer of them are in circulation than if they didn’t have an error. This is the case with the factory error edition of Sloman “Slo Mo” Mortavitch. Not every error is valuable. Errors might be a sign that a doll is a knock-off or counterfeit of official Monster High merchandise.
Popularity Some Monster High characters are more popular with the fanbase than others. These characters’ dolls usually sell for more money than dolls of unpopular or obscure characters because there’s more demand for them. Examples of popular characters include Frankie Stein, Lagoona Blue, Ghoulia Yelps, and Draculaura.
How to Sell Your Monster High Dolls
Identify your dolls by comparing them to pictures online. Before you even think about selling your Monster High collection, find out which dolls you have. You probably know the character just by looking at the doll. Visit a collector’s website like MHcollector to compare your doll with official images from Mattel and other collectors. Try to identify the character, the year it was made, what line it was from, and which accessories (if any) it came with. If your doll is in the box, this information should be printed on the packaging. If your doll is out of the box, carefully research to identify it to the best of your ability.
Research the market value of your dolls. Once you know which dolls you have, search for them on virtual marketplaces like eBay, Poshmark, Mercari, and Depop and view other sellers’ listings. Some sites allow you to view past sales history as well. Even if you see listings in the thousands of dollars, those might not be fairly priced—try to get an idea of what multiple buyers are selling them for. Note the condition of the dolls in other sellers’ listings. If yours are in poor condition, they shouldn’t be priced the same as dolls that are still in their original box.
Create a listing on an online marketplace. eBay is a popular site to sell Monster High dolls, but other options include Depop and Poshmark. Include clear, well-lit pictures of your dolls in the listing to attract buyers. Highlight any damage, stains, or other issues with them in your pictures and listing description. Finally, set a fair price based on the doll’s condition and market value—use your research as a guide.
Donate your collection if you’d rather not sell it. Maybe your dolls aren’t valuable enough to be worth selling. Or, perhaps you want a child to have a chance to enjoy playing with them instead of selling them to a collector. Whatever the reason, you can always donate your Monster High dolls to a local thrift store to quickly get them off your hands. If the dolls are damaged, missing parts, or otherwise in poor condition, you may not be able to donate them.
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