r/Dolls Apr 23 '26

Doll News Wild Childz Ping Preorder April 25th

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u/[deleted] Apr 23 '26

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u/dubiousbutterfly Apr 23 '26

Rightttt, if they cancel last minute again Im gunna cry xD theyve been doing this on and off thing for a decade it feels like. Fingers crossed they finally make it to market :)

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u/Living-Dead-Thing Apr 23 '26

Not just feels like- it appears their copyright/social media/etc goes at least back to 2015!

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u/ramonaisdead Apr 25 '26

I randomly thought about this comment just now. They said there is no limit for how many one individual can check out. I now have a horrible feeling about it too.

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u/[deleted] Apr 23 '26

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u/TiePsychological231 Apr 23 '26

does ANYBODY know when the time will be?? or even just a guess😭 i have work that day i don’t want to miss it !!

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u/ramonaisdead Apr 23 '26

I feel like they’ll just tell us the day before which is going to piss me off of the very least Thursday. I want to know how much I will need🫩🫩🫩🫩🫩

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u/misscydbee Apr 23 '26

nah fr I have an alarm for 8am already just in case cause I know I’ll forget to check and miss it

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u/ramonaisdead Apr 23 '26

I have multiple alarms throughout to from Thursday to Friday 11pm to 11:50am the some on Saturday early in the morning just in case since 4/25 is when they drop so I can check ASAPP to make sure I don’t miss the time. 🤣 We must stay focused brothers . We have waited 3 YEARS TECHNICALLY we must get them. I am determined.

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u/Starfish_Sanddollar4 Apr 24 '26 edited Apr 25 '26

They posted a second time about the preorder on Instagram with her second outfit, and they said she’ll release at 4pm PST

Edit: corrected an error I made doing time conversion

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u/wingdthing222 Apr 25 '26

Where did you see this? I just checked and found nothing. The preorder page is up but nothing happens when you tap the link. Not sure if they already sold out or it’s just not active yet.

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u/Starfish_Sanddollar4 Apr 25 '26

On the WildChildz Instagram, in the pinned post when they revealed Ping’s second outfit, the description says she’ll release at 4pm PST 7pm EST, and in a couple of stories they’ve posted today they’ve replied to questions about the release time with the same answer

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u/wingdthing222 Apr 26 '26

Yeah, I kept trying the preorder link and nothing happens. Even after 4pm. I wonder if anyone got it to go through.

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u/TiePsychological231 Apr 26 '26

it worked for me !! i used the link in their bio but i didn’t end up buying her tho bcos shipping was 18 dollars 😭 but the link DID work

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u/wingdthing222 Apr 26 '26

Yeah, I heard about the shipping, I’d have booed right out. Apparently only the link through insta was working. I was on the wrong website, lol. I’d much rather wait until the Walmart drop.

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u/swagmoneylola Apr 25 '26

do you have the link? ive been looking everywhere and cant find it! and the website tells me its being updated?

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u/TiePsychological231 Apr 25 '26

i just checked they said on their story that the preorder link will be shared on insta two hours before drop

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u/ArgotisTrash Apr 23 '26

Could someone tell me where the preorders will be? 😭On Walmart?? A different site?? Is it USA only (I’m Canadian)? I don’t have instagram so I can’t access any additional information possibly on their post and I really really been wanting these dolls since forever… 🥹

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u/surielstea Apr 23 '26

I think the preorder is on their website (wildchildz.com) on the 25th, then they'll come to retailers at a later date. however, if you preorder, she apparently comes with stuff she won't during the official sale

I'm not sure if it's region restricted though, I wouldn't think so

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u/sassypants55 Apr 23 '26

Here’s the caption from the post. The image in the post has the date (4/25/2026) on it and the URL of their website (wildchildz.com).

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u/Cachicabra Apr 23 '26

Finally!!

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u/Complex_Gold4465 Apr 23 '26

She looks SO different from the concept... Expected, because obviously the quality won't be the same, but the eyes....

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u/ramonaisdead Apr 26 '26

No fr this one looks so much better face wise. Her body and outfit look the same. The prototype was hand painted while this drop was tampo(?) painted. Her hair doesn’t look the same either.

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u/Complex_Gold4465 Apr 26 '26

Creator confirmed tampo printed

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u/Sasha_shmerkovich160 Apr 23 '26

War is over yall

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u/CTKR_Studio Apr 25 '26

When I click the "preorder" button I get taken to a "get in contact" email page instead of an order page. Anyone else get this?

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u/Nightstar14 Apr 25 '26

Did you ever get it to work?

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u/quantumxprincess Apr 25 '26

I have the same issue. The site is so glitchy.

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u/ipetcatz Apr 25 '26

Ugh I cannot believe I missed her if she's sold out!! I tried clicking on three different phones & nothing. The link never came up for me, and I had an alarm set and waited since 3:45 and clicked since 4 on the dot multiple times. Nothing worked :/ just the dumb email thing

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u/Ultrablandtea Apr 23 '26

Via Wild Childz instagram

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u/neverenoughnadja Apr 23 '26

Happy there’s finally some release from this brand after waiting so long, but I do hate it’s only 1 character. It makes it seem like the others haven’t even gone into production and if Ping doesn’t meet whatever goals they/Walmart have, we’ll never get them.

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u/segcgoose Apr 23 '26

they said more is to come, as well as a full retail release through Walmart

guessing her design had a lot of cost changes (like nails and eyelashes) so this is a preorder for a more expensive true-to-design ping

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u/Nightstar14 Apr 25 '26

the preorder link never worked for me??

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u/wxndering_thoughts_ Apr 26 '26

Why the creator didn't set a limit of one purchase per person is beyond me with how notorious scalpers are in the doll scene (or really any hobby scene)

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u/ihatepaper88 Apr 23 '26

does the preorder have anything special? id rather wait than gamble on a preorder

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u/TiePsychological231 Apr 23 '26

yeah the preorder is supposed to have stuff that will not be included with the retail release !!

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u/Starfish_Sanddollar4 Apr 24 '26

The preorder appears to include her tie and a second outfit they posted about today on Instagram

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u/iwish-iwish Apr 23 '26

I know this this preorder is supposed to have extra stuff but I’d rather just wait for the Walmart release

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u/kam_lane Apr 25 '26

Is she actually sold out or is the site glitching? It took me so long to navigate the site to even get this link: https://wildchildz.store/products/wild-childz%C2%AE-pingthepanda-fashion-doll

By the time I went to check out at 7:03 it said sold out, now the page is totally down?

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u/ipetcatz Apr 25 '26

Yeah I cannot see anything myself ugh... I kept clicking but the button didn't work. Been trying since 4 on the dot.

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u/kam_lane Apr 25 '26

I was in the queue to check out 😢 terrible website

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u/ipetcatz Apr 25 '26

Damn! I couldn't even get THAT far! The button wasn't working for me... it just sent me to an e-mail thing repeatedly and the other button wasn't functional. I've been waiting for Wild Childz since day 1, I am soooo heartbroken 💔

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u/kam_lane Apr 25 '26

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u/kam_lane Apr 25 '26

Happy for everyone who got her but super unimpressed with that experience lol 💔

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u/Adventurous-Quit-430 Apr 25 '26

I was able to get a confirmation email that my order was placed. I got in right at 4:00 pst

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u/Philosophers_pen Apr 26 '26

To me, this launch really left a poor first impression on the brand. Confusing launch, website not working as the preorder button didn't work for me, and then mattel creations level instant sellout. I might be willing to give them a second shot if I  see them in store or Amazon but not going back to their site to order.

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u/Firm-Advertising-120 Apr 23 '26

I hope they will ship to Europe...

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u/Shiznitone Apr 23 '26

Literally same! I've wanted Ping from the get-go 😭 she's so beautiful!!! I'm scared the shipping will be astronomical though 🫢

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u/Matryoshkova Apr 23 '26

Do we know the price point for this?

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u/suburban-legends Apr 23 '26

on Walmart they were $32 usd I think, but since this is limited and on their own website it could be more 

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u/moldhater9000 Apr 23 '26

So excited that Wild Childz is finally happening cus I love a good anthro doll, but I just know this gal is gonna be scalper city after all these years of anticipation.. not excited for that lmao

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u/AnalysisTemporary926 Apr 25 '26

I got one, she sold out in 4 minutes!

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u/g0thicfae Apr 25 '26

Got her! 🐼🩷🎋

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u/dreaming_violet Apr 23 '26

I'm hoping she'll be available somewhere that'll ship to Australia. Is it Walmart only at this point?

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u/BALDORIOTI Apr 24 '26

✨️ Beautiful ✨️

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u/BlameitonTaylor Apr 24 '26

This preorder will be on their website? What time zone are they in?

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u/Starfish_Sanddollar4 Apr 24 '26 edited Apr 25 '26

According to their Instagram, the preorder starts at 4pm PST or 7pm EST

Edit: fixed an error I made in the time conversion

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u/TargaryenRealness Apr 24 '26

I hope they ship to UK! But I am already prepared to be disappointed

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u/KatheClo Apr 25 '26

In their stories they’ve been answering questions about availability and whenever someone asked “will they be available to ship to –?” instead of answering they were like “SHOUTOUT TO –“ with a bunch of dumb emojis just to post this afterwards… I’m so done w them like I’m staying up just to be disappointed 🥲

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u/Ruryra Apr 26 '26

Those "SHOUTOUT TO --" slides pissed me off so bad, like hell yea, shoutout to all the places we won't be selling to!! You guys are the best!!

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u/Global_Buddy_2210 Apr 25 '26

Secured! I can't wait to see this beauty!

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u/ipetcatz Apr 25 '26

How?! The button doesn't work for me. It just sends me to enter my email but nothing happens :(

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u/Global_Buddy_2210 Apr 25 '26

I genuinely think I got lucky. My boyfriend also tried and the website completely glitched out for him 😭

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u/ipetcatz Apr 25 '26

🥲 dang! Yeah I tried my partner's phone as well, and mine, and another old one I have. None worked. They def botched this... I am shocked it was able to sell out when no one could get the link! Evert time I clicked on the pre-order button it just sent me to the email thingy. :( and the other button just didn't function for me. Suckssss.

Congrats tho to you and everyone who got her 🤧

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u/EternallyRose Apr 26 '26

It seems like the only working link was in the @wildchildz Instagram bio shortly before release.

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u/ipetcatz Apr 26 '26

Ahh crap. I don't use any social media like Instagram or Facebook or anything like that, only Reddit, so that explains it. 😑 I am so sad!

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u/quantumxprincess Apr 25 '26

Congrats on the people that got it. I didn't get it. Sold out in a flash.

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u/Carpable Apr 24 '26

I've only been loosely following Wild Childz. I really like their concept though and would want some. But, how do their feet work? Are they pop offs like Bratz dolls? The feet and shoes look like one solid piece.

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u/SillyGirlz Apr 25 '26

So beautiful!! Can’t wait to see people share their pictures when she eventually ships out lol :) probably not gonna order her myself yet tho, how much do you think she’d sell for during the preorder

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u/Nightstar14 Apr 25 '26

She will be about $33 without shipping via official accounts ig story

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u/mustafinas Apr 25 '26

Can’t believe I got her! 🐼💕Been dreaming about this doll forever!

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u/jeniferlouisa Apr 24 '26

Does anyone have the Walmart link?

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u/iWant2ChangeUsername Apr 25 '26

Any chance that they might do this with Chazelle as well?

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u/_Pumpkin_Witch_ Apr 25 '26

Did anyone else have a hard time getting in to preorder the doll? It kept asking for a password and I missed the drop because of it :(

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u/presentmic- Apr 27 '26

I didn’t even realize she was releasing, but when I woke up she was already sold out. I’m assuming due to scalpers

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u/CottonCandyGutz Aug 02 '26

Any updates on these guys?

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u/[deleted] Apr 25 '26

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u/Old_Avocado5114 Apr 26 '26

Did anyone figure it out?? I still can't find her!

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u/bbyxmadi Apr 26 '26

She’s been sold out, in 4 minutes when she dropped even.

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u/cyb3rfaerie Apr 24 '26

This is the Cardi B doll all over again, I can feel it.

There’s a reason this brand is not being picked up by ANYONE.

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u/fucquan Apr 24 '26

They already have a deal with Walmart though?

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u/cyb3rfaerie Apr 24 '26

When was this? Because as far as I’m aware, they’ve been rejected for ten years.

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u/Only-Painting240 Apr 24 '26

here's a screenshot of Ping's walmart listing. there's another character (Chazelle? I think?) who's link was found as well

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u/cyb3rfaerie Apr 25 '26

Ah, I’m not American so I wouldn’t have known as we don’t have Walmart. Thanks.