Disney The Little Mermaid Ariel Mermaid Doll
Mattel • Disney Princess / The Little Mermaid (2023 Live Action)
Toy Category
Doll
Year Released
2023
Condition
Excellent/Very Good. The doll appears clean with the original hairstyle mostly intact. No visible paint chips on the bodice or tail; however, she is missing the original cardboard/plastic insert used to stiffen the tail and any potential accessory (like a tiara) that might have been included in specific sets.
Estimated Market Value
$8.00 - $15.00 USD
Description
Inspired by Halle Bailey's portrayal of Ariel in Disney's live-action version of The Little Mermaid. This mermaid doll features long, reddish-brown ombré hair with signature micro-braids. She has an ombre-colored mermaid tail with a glittery translucent fin, a molded scale-textured top, and a poseable tail for swimming motions. Her facial sculpt is specifically modeled after the live-action actress.
Market Value
Estimated Market Value
$8.00 - $15.00 USD
Auction Estimate
$5.00 - $12.00 USD
Toy Identity
Edition Details
Standard retail release; Made in Indonesia/China
Model Number
HLX08
Toy Type
approx. 12-inch scale; Plastic with rooted hair and poseable waist/arms
Toy Condition
Excellent/Very Good. The doll appears clean with the original hairstyle mostly intact. No visible paint chips on the bodice or tail; however, she is missing the original cardboard/plastic insert used to stiffen the tail and any potential accessory (like a tiara) that might have been included in specific sets.
Packaging Condition
No Packaging; Loose item.
Rarity & Significance
Common. As a mass-market toy released for a major motion picture, production numbers were high. It holds cultural significance as the first Mattel-produced Ariel doll modeled after a live-action BIPOC actress, making it a milestone in the Disney Princess line.
Special Features
Features poseable waist and arms; intricate micro-braid rooted hair; shimmering glitter details on the fin tip.
Notable Variations
A 'Singing' version of this doll exists with an electronic tail; this specific model is the non-electronic basic version. There is also a 'Deluxe' version with an even larger, more ornate fabric fin.