The thumbnail photo at the top of this page is the Disney Store version of the Brave Merida doll. I own that doll. I am a doll collector so I'm curious and watching closely to see if there will be a doll version of the new and more glamorous Merida look.
There are already a lot of Merida dolls on the market made by various toy manufacturers, as well as party goods, costumes, room decor, etc. Doll molds are incredibly expensive so which companies are going to change their merchandise? My bet is that if they change the look there will not only be a social backlash but they will lose sales as well.
The Disney Merida website had a photo of the before and after Merida images right after the coronation of Merida but it has been taken down. I find that interesting. You can see a photo of the old vs new Princess Merida graphic that will be on the doll packaging here. That link also takes you to the petition to keep Merida Brave on the change.org website.
What Do You Think of Merida? - New or Old Look Opinions Are Welcome
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I have a feeling Merida will eventually go through a redesign, but I'm also fairly certain they'll keep her figure and face.
When I saw the new version she looks nothing like the endearing Merida from Brave.
I also found, with some minor research, that Pixar has never made a movie that was not profitable. Not one. That's an amazing record when compared to all other movie production companies. Disney made a sound business move acquiring that name and retaining most of the staff.
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