Mother Gothel Limited Edition Doll

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The "Mother of All Collectibles' and the First Disney Villain LE Doll : Worldwide Limited Edition of 1500

The Mother Gothel Exclusive Limited Edition 17 Inch Deluxe Doll is a special collectible doll released exclusively by the DisneyStore for the movie Tangled. She is one of the first good villain dolls in years, and a far better creation than most of the available Princess versions.

There were only ever 1500 dolls sold, and they sold out almost instantly - I was lucky enough to grab one, and I'll be sharing photos of her here. If you want to collect the The Mother Gothel Limited Edition Doll, then you'll have to head to eBay or Amazon to buy her second hand.

The Mother Gothel Limited Edition Doll was released in Disney Stores in the US on March 29th, the same day as the Tangled DVD release to select Disney Stores in Canada and the USA and directly from DisneyStore.com. It was very hush hush, and was meant to be a surprise along with the release (a 'Secret Street Date').

I'll be adding more photos - so if you want a look at something specific, leave a comment at the end! (It's just a matter of getting good lighting and time).

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The History of the Release of the Mother Gothel L/E Doll

A close up on the face of Mother GothelThis was first available exclusively from the UK Disney Store and sold out almost immediately. She was actually put up a month early, by mistake, so wasn't be shipped out until the end of March, when she was officially released - while Disney tried to pretend she didn't actually exist and was still a surprise.

She was part of a run of only 1500 dolls (for now) and designed by one of the character artists from Disney. From what I can see, the face and iconic curly hair is more accurate, but the clothing is less accurate, than the OOAK doll. She matches the Limited Edition Rapunzel.

The mistake on the UK site explains why there was no news for the US until the 'real' release! On March 29th, she was sold in select US and Canadian Disney Stores - only around ten per store - as a surprise release, along with the release of Tangled. It looks like about 300 were sold in the UK, the remaining 1200 in the USA and Canada.

She sold out online in the US by the end of the 29th, UK site had technical issues, so she was not released until the 30th on DisneyStore.uk but has now sold out.
Mother Gothel Limited Editon 17" Doll

 

How Accurate Is The Limited Edition Doll?

Does the Mother Gothel doll look like Mother Gothel? What are the differences in the costumes and features?

A closer look at the face of the Limited Edition Mother Gothel

Based on my Mother Gothel costume analysis there are a few differences between the doll and the screen version.

  • Hair is even bigger
  • Eyes are now green, instead of pale blue
  • The gold embroidery edging the belt, dress and cloak is solid thread rather than a sort of delicate loop pattern. (Well, actually, it's the same, just so much thicker that it runs together).
  • Earrings are larger but otherwise the same
  • Little red gems or glass pieces studding her bodice and skirt
  • Tassels on her sleeves
  • The pattern of her dress fabric is the same, just much more visible.
  • Nails aren't long and are a brighter red
  • Only one 'knob' on the chain fastening of her cloak
  • Cloak is much longer, rather than ending just above her ankles
  • Belt has two lengths side by side at front, rather than one hanging straight down.
  • Her shoes are approximations - dark brown plastic high heels instead of leather square heeled ankle boots.
  • Video of the Limited Edition Mother Gothel Doll

    Limited Edition Mother Gothel Doll from Disney Store Tangled Rapunzel
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    Mother Gothel Meets the Cat

    The doll is taller than a cat!

    Mother Gothel meets the cat and accepts homage
    The cat is not overly impressed with Mother Gothel's dignity

    How Much Does the Mother Gothel Limited Edition Doll Cost?

    Can I even still buy her?

    Mother Gothel knows best.Her original Retail price was $99.50 / £60.00

    As the Mother Gothel Limited Edition Doll completely sold out within a couple of days, you cannot buy her from the DisneyStore anymore. The only way to buy this doll is as a collector's item on eBay. There she sells for somewhere between US$200-$500.

    While this may settle down over time, it may also go up as the glut of 'spares' vanishes.
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    The Limited Edition 12 Inch Mother Gothel Doll

    Looking For A Cheaper Mother Gothel Doll?


    Disney Tangled Exclusive Limited 12 Inch Deluxe Doll Mother Gothel By Disney

    Cheaper, less fancy, but slightly more accurate to the film version - if you can't find or afford the 17" doll, the newly released 12" version is a good alternative!

    How does she differ from the limited edition version? Well, her red dress isn't patterned, or studded with sparkly bits, and her cloak and gown appear to be made of a cheaper, lighter polyester fabric, rather than heavy embroidered brocade and velvet.

    She doesn't have as much hair, her cloak doesn't trail out behind her, and she doesn't have long draping sleeves. Her belt also only has one hanging length down the front...

    The 12" Mother Gothel Doll matches the Disney Store Original Tangled Classic 12'' Rapunzel and 12'' Flynn Rider Doll Set.

    Find the Mother Gothel Limited Edition Doll on eBay

    Mother Gothel has completely sold out, and is now a collector's item

    The only way you can now buy the Limited Edition Mother Gothel is secondhand from eBay or Amazon.

    Or illegally, I guess, (which probably costs even more!)
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    Product Description of the Limited Edition Mother Gothel

    Her features and her costume

    Mother Gothel Limited Edition DollShe comes with a hairbrush accessory for brushing Rapunzel's hair, has rooted eyelashes, as well as poseable limbs and head and stands about about 43cm tall. She is made of Plastic/polyester. he comes with a display stand, a sturdy collector's window display box and a Certificate of Authenticity.

    About the limited edition Mother Gothel Doll from Tangled
    • Velvet cloak and satin gown with rhinestones and tasselled sleeves
    • Item #411049939495P
    • Comes with a presentation box and a certificate of authenticity
    • H43 x W16cm approx
    • Suitable for children aged 3yrs+


    Ofifical Product Description:
      Mother Gothel's signature gown of deep garnet satin is festooned with a rich tonal brocade pattern and finished with glittering rhinestones of ruby red. The flowing bell sleeves are lined in a golden printed satin and finished with a golden tassel
      Over her gown, Mother Gothel wears a flowing hooded cloak of ebony velvet, with a golden rope embroidered border and her head is topped by a mass of midnight black curls

    Front view of the Limited Edition Mother Gothel doll, cloaked.

    The Limited Edition Mother Gothel Doll, complete with black cloak

    Flickr Photos: Unboxing Mother Gothel

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    Very soft and curly masses of black hair

    Very soft and curly masses of black hair 

    A plastic gold earring similar to the film version

    A plastic gold earring similar to the film version 

    The mouth of the doll is painted to match Mother Gothel's lipstick

    The mouth of the doll is painted to match Mother Gothel's lipstick 

    The gold fastening of the Limiited Edition Mother Gothel Doll's cloak at her throat

    The gold fastening of the cloak at her throat 

    The gold embroidery around the edge of the cloak

    The gold embroidery around the edge of the cloak 

    Gold tassels hang off the sleeves of her dress

    Gold tassels hang off the sleeves of her dress 

    Mother Gothel's black velvet cloak

    Her black velvet cloak is extremely long 

    The belt and the ring holding it together around her waist

    The golden ring belt buckle 

    Removable brown high heels for her feet

    Removable brown high heels for her feet 

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    The Limited Edition Rapunzel 

    Disney Store Tangled Featuring Rapunzel Limited Edition 17" Doll

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    This 17" Rapunzel Limited Edition Doll is the partner to the LE Mother Gothel doll - except that there were only 5000 Rapunzels made!

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