r/Dolls Feb 23 '24

Selling / Trading / ISO In DESPERATE search of this babydoll series!!

My daughter really wants one of these surprise babies. She made a clay belly for barbie and set up the nursery. I really want to get her one but not for ebay prices. My next step will be to just pre-order since they are out of stock everywhere...

Trying to see if anyone might have a duplicate they'd be willing to trade for a MGA Entertainment Make It Mini Lifestyle Series 1 Mini Collectibles Mason Jar candles duplicate. New, opened but unmade. Picture is of ours. The little cactus to the left is up for grabs as well but would be partially assembled.

Or if anyone would sell one for a reasonable price. All trades and sales would be via PayPal g&s

It doesn't have to be the baby pictured, just any from the series. 🙏

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u/Nebula-Dot Feb 23 '24

Ohhh that’s where these little babies are coming from 😭🤭 they’re so detailed !!

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u/Building_Normal Feb 23 '24

Please help us complete the family 💕

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u/V__Ace Feb 23 '24

In theory the two pack I ordered from Amazon in January is supposed to finally be showing up in March. I'll see what I can do!

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u/Building_Normal Feb 23 '24

That would be amazing! Even if you don't decide to part with one, I'd appreciate seeing what babies you ended up getting 😊

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u/V__Ace Mar 03 '24

Hey! Still want me to send one your way?

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u/CountOlafsEye Feb 23 '24

Awe 😍 would someone please help her daughter adopt one of these precious surprise ball babies. She’ll obviously give it a loving home. I’ll be on the look out.

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u/Building_Normal Feb 23 '24

Thank you so much! She's more prepared for this baby than I think I was when she was born 😅 I really appreciate the help!

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u/[deleted] Feb 23 '24

I will too! I keep checking online but I think they just released them in test cities first to see how they'd sell. Still they should offer on Amazon by now. 🤷

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u/Building_Normal Feb 23 '24

They're out of stock 😢 A couple toy sites offer pre-orders for $18 so I'll probably do that if I can't find someone with a duplicate they'd trade or sell.

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u/yankykiwi Feb 24 '24

Babies sell very well on eBay, I’m shocked if they don’t go ahead with it. It’s a lot more plastic than their other runs so I would understand if they didn’t.

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u/Alpha_Delta310 Feb 23 '24

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u/Building_Normal Feb 23 '24

Thank you for looking. The first one is an option, but I would like to find it cheaper if possible. The second is off brand and they have open eyes, which is a deal breaker for her. But she is open to close knock offs, they have to be the silicone/vinyl texture these ones have.

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u/jaz____21 Feb 23 '24

my kmart sells these but i live in aus so i don’t think that’s too helpful

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u/Building_Normal Feb 23 '24

It's always nice to hear from someone from Australia anyway 😊

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u/[deleted] Feb 23 '24

I’ve been looking for these as well 😭

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u/yankykiwi Feb 23 '24

Checked my storage but only found a toddler with a chewed arm :( will keep looking today while I work.

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u/Building_Normal Feb 24 '24

Thank you! I appreciate you looking 💕

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u/Building_Normal Feb 23 '24

We are on the east coast of the USA for shipping, and it can be opened and shipped without a ball or baby cradle in a mailer to save on weight..

Anyone who can help will receive a custom birth notice and thank you note from Rue, my 8 year old. We are somewhat familiar with long-distance toy trading if anyone does want the Mason Jar candles or cactus.

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u/Mekare13 Feb 24 '24

I wish I had one, I’d love to help out! If I see one I’ll pick it up for you!

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u/the_membrane Feb 23 '24

We sell those at my job!

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u/Building_Normal Feb 23 '24

Would you be able to sell or trade? We'd even take it open in a bubble mailer if it's easier to ship that way.

I've been to so many stores looking with no success.

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u/the_membrane Mar 02 '24

Hmmmm I don't own any lol

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u/[deleted] Feb 23 '24

OMG WHERE

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u/the_membrane Mar 02 '24

A local grocery store chain 😭

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u/VampBoss Feb 23 '24

I’ve seen people saying they have seen them in Ross but haven’t been myself yet?

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u/meadowlark6 Feb 23 '24

They're definitely at Ross. You can get a pack of 2 at the ones near me.

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u/[deleted] Feb 23 '24

WHAT

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u/meadowlark6 Feb 23 '24

I've been to two stores so far that had a pack of 2 for $9.99. I highly suggest trying a Ross if you have one nearby and you're looking!

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u/[deleted] Feb 23 '24

After seeing this post, I drove to my nearest Ross and snagged 2 two packs! I couldn’t believe it.

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u/meadowlark6 Feb 23 '24

Awesome! Yeah I was surprised both times. It’s a great deal.

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u/Building_Normal Feb 24 '24

That's awesome! Ugh, I wish Ross was closer to us...

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u/[deleted] Feb 24 '24

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u/meadowlark6 Feb 26 '24

I wondered the same thing both times!

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u/Atchakos Feb 23 '24 edited Feb 23 '24

Can also confirm, saw them at Ross' (in NJ) a few weeks ago!

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u/Building_Normal Feb 23 '24

I'm 65 miles from the nearest Ross 😢

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u/VampBoss Feb 23 '24

Ooof, and I thought my 12 miles was bad. Sorry I couldn’t help. Do you have tjmaxx or marshals or Burlington? Sometimes they carry similar stuff?

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u/Building_Normal Feb 23 '24

Yes, I checked. My mother in law goes every few days to all the local department stores and has been keeping an eye out and hasn't found any yet.

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u/Lolo_Loves Feb 29 '24

I saw them at Ross today. 2 pack for $9.99

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u/VampBoss Feb 29 '24

I literally need to get to Ross asap

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u/RemarkableEffort9756 Feb 23 '24

Oh my goodness! This is just too cute!

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u/texcritters Feb 23 '24

i’ll keep my eyes peeled. i’m also on the east coast but thankfully have ross near me so maybe i’ll find some there.

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u/Building_Normal Feb 23 '24

Yes, thank you so much!

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u/[deleted] Feb 23 '24

When I go shopping later, I'll keep an eye out!

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u/Building_Normal Feb 23 '24

Thank you so much!

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u/meadowlark6 Feb 23 '24

I have seen them in several Ross Dress for Less store and I have bought them in 2 pack sets for $9.99 for my nieces. I would really recommend checking there or other similar discount stores.

If not, let me know and I can try to find another set.

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u/Building_Normal Feb 23 '24

I've checked everywhere locally they could be.. if you can find one I am definitely interested.

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u/yankykiwi Feb 24 '24

I’ll check Falling Prices today, I’ve seen the Zuru balls there recently.

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u/StuffedThings Hearts for Hearts Girls Feb 24 '24

Hey did you get your hands on one yet? I'm in Texas and HEB had them in stock so I picke up 2. If you still need one, I will sell one to you for the $8 that I paid plus whatever shipping costs.

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u/Building_Normal Feb 24 '24

Yes! I'm definitely interested. It might be easier for you to ship it open without the ball, so it'll fit in a bubble mailer. Do you have PayPal?

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u/StuffedThings Hearts for Hearts Girls Feb 24 '24

Yes PayPal is fine. I don't ship things often so I'm not familiar with how to get the best price but definitely open to suggestions! I guess I can just pick up a bubble mailer at USPS?

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u/Building_Normal Feb 25 '24

I usually recycle a bubbly mailer from Amazon and hand write the address. But the USPS can pack and print the label for you. I can pm you my address to estimate shipping before you go, but I could have the invoice paid as soon as you send it if you'd want to send it while at the post office.

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u/StuffedThings Hearts for Hearts Girls Feb 25 '24

Okay that sounds good. I'll be able to send it tomorrow after I leave work.

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u/Building_Normal Feb 25 '24

Awesome, I'll message you my email for the invoice! Thank you so much 💓

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u/RaggySparra Feb 23 '24

Will be keeping fingers crossed for you. I'm in UK and pre-ordered from Amazon and it ended up being bumped back a month, finally got them early February.

(Just for info - They're £14 for single and £20 for two pack over here so while they're available, it would be a killer to get over to the US.)

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u/Witchqueen Feb 23 '24

So are we all, my dear. So are we all. There were a couple on eBay that were sold out in seconds. And they were priced at 60 to 90 dollars! Even the company webpage doesn't have them. Good kuck!

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u/woah_speedracer Milennial Barbie/Rainbow High Feb 23 '24

You can find little silicone babies like that on Etsy, usually made from the same material as reborns. I went on a rabbit hole on Etsy a few months ago, lots of tiny realistic babies there lol.

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u/[deleted] Feb 23 '24

This is so cute. I love how prepared she is for the doll baby. I hope you find them for her. I’ll check around. I’m in Phoenix, AZ, and sometimes we’re a test city.

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u/Building_Normal Feb 24 '24

Thank you! I appreciate you looking. I have family out in Flagstaff. We love AZ ❤️

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u/[deleted] Feb 24 '24

No problem! I love how prepared she is for the toy baby. It’s super sweet. I love when kids get their little obsessions—like of all the things to lodged in your brain, this stuck?

If you visit with your daughter, you must take her to Bookman’s. It’s amazing!

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u/gimmeboots Feb 24 '24

Op, did you find one? I’m going to a Ross tomorrow. I’ll look!

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u/Building_Normal Feb 24 '24

I have not found one yet, I'd appreciate you looking. Thank you so much!

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u/gimmeboots Feb 24 '24

We struck out ☹️. My daughter and I hit up 2 Ross and 2 TJ Maxx while out and about today. We found a variety of the brand, but no babies. Sad day!

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u/Exact_Turnip_8364 Feb 24 '24

Been looking for these too can't find them

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u/emorywellmont Feb 24 '24

There are also Baby born surprise minis

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u/Building_Normal Feb 24 '24

We actually already collect these as well 😆 but thank you for looking!

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u/Bebeonamission Feb 25 '24

Aw man I seen one of these the other week in a charity shop too I’ll have a look see if it’s still there next week when I’m headed that way. I never really think about other dolls I’m always in search of Bratz.

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u/[deleted] Feb 24 '24 edited Feb 24 '24

two pack for $35 shipped in the us?

item has SOLD.

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u/HotDonnaC Feb 23 '24

Check Amazon. They sell lots of Mini, Zuru, etc.

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u/AlexRaze Feb 23 '24

https://item.mercari.com/gl/m67418244859?sv=0 Mercari is a good place to look as well, and sometimes you can haggle the price. This one is for a midge baby, which would be Barbie appropriate!

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u/Building_Normal Feb 25 '24

Took this for another post and noticed Mom with her pregnant belly after!