*In Store Report* OG Price Hike - Mastermind Toys Canada

Robin has an In Store Report for Canadian readers.

I don't know if this is something of interest to you and your readers, but I just noticed that there has been a price hike for the Our Generation toys at Mastermind Toys. Perhaps with Target leaving Canada--the only other Our Generation competitor--Mastermind Toys deemed it a good time to increase the prices. After all, they technically have the monopoly on this doll line in Canada once Target shuts its doors for good.

I was disappointed to see the price increase--especially as they have not just gone up a few cents--but they have skyrocketed by a few dollars, making some of the items a little less affordable then they once were. It was nice to be able to get a doll, extra outfit and shoes for less than $50, but now this is not possible with Our Generation. It doesn't look like any of the OG items are less than $10 now.

Previous Price List

Here are a few examples of the price differences:

- Basic dolls have gone from $29.99 to $36.99

- Deluxe dolls from $49.99 to $59.99

- Deluxe doll outfits from $19.99 to $23.99

- Accessory sets and shoes from $9.99 to $12.99 ($13 is a bit too pricey for shoes, I think!)

- 14-inch foals from $27.99 to $34.99

These increases makes the other budget 18-inch My Life As (Walmart brand) line more appealing since both the dolls and the full-size horses are regularly $33. Outfits are $10 and shoes are $3 each.

*In Store Report* Toys R Us

This is the first time I have seen these 14" dolls at TRU.

You & Me Friends dolls.

 

 

Cloth body.

I had a good look at the JG scooter while I was there, it is much more narrow and smaller than the OG scooter.

28" tall Best Fashion Friend Barbie dolls.

Nikki doll.

38" My Size Barbie wears size 3-4 toddler clothes.

*In Store Report* My Life As.....

Stopped in for a quick look at my largest store, they had new dolls $27.97.

They also had the flip couch, beds, salon chairs, lockers and one snack cart.

 

 

I included the bar code because I know many are looking for the baking st and can use it for reference when checking inventory.

*In Store Report* Maru and Friends - Florida

I adore Maru and Friends! Their Florida stores are absolutely adorable, a little girls dream.

Maru and Friends has two locations. One is located inside the Aventura Mall in Miami.

Their second location is the Town Center, Boca Raton.

If you live near the Coral Gables area, stop by Maru and Friends Doll and Tea Shop where you can have your own parties.

Founder and creator Maritza Guiterrez.

Maru's Beauty Salon

Maru and Friends are 20" dolls so regular doll beds for 18" dolls may be too short for these dolls to sleep in. Maru and Friends have a line of furniture sized just right for their bodies. I especially like the trundle bed, and the Armoire. There are also pet pals available!

Maru and Friends Facebook page! 

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