Where to get The Little Mermaid doll? Order details, price, and more explored

Disney's upcoming musical fantasy film, titled The Little Mermaid, will be theatrically released in the United States on May 26, 2023. The movie is a live-action adaptation of Disney's 1989 animated film of the same name, which is based on the 1837 fairy tale written by Hans Christian Andersen.

Over the years, Hans Christian Andersen's story has inspired several collectibles, based not just on the titular mermaid, but also on other characters like Eric, Sebastian, Scuttle, Flounder, and more.

To mark the release of the latest film, led by Halle Bailey in the role of Ariel, Disney and Mattel have officially launched dolls based on the mermaid princess.

The 17-inch doll by Disney is limited edition and can be purchased on Disney's official website. Mattel's latest The Little Mermaid collection is available on Amazon and Walmart.

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The Little Mermaid-inspired launches bear resemblances to the character from the upcoming live-action adaptation

The 17-inch Ariel doll by Disney

The Disney 17-inch Ariel doll is priced at priced at $149.99 (Image via. shopDisney)

The 17-inch Ariel doll by Disney has flowing red hair, rooted eyelashes, a sequined tail, ruffled trims, and glittering organza fins. The package it comes in will have a display stand included, a metallic fabric top, and is completely poseable. Dinglehopper, a spyglass, and a shoulder bag are also included in the package.

Most importantly, this limited-edition product has an authentication certificate as only 5200 units are going to be manufactured worldwide, with each unit priced at a whopping $149.99.

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The Little Mermaid collection manufactured by Mattel

While only a few can afford the Disney product owing to its exorbitant price, toy manufacturing giant Mattel has also introduced their The Little Mermaid collection, which is more budget-friendly.

Their Ariel doll measures roughly 13 inches from head to fin, is poseable, and possesses an ombre-colored mermaid tail with a shiny fin. This collection also includes Ursula, Ariel's sisters, playsets, and more.

There is also an Ursula and Ariel fashion doll, that can switch from mermaid to human with the push of a button. The Sing & Dream doll plays a clip of Part of Your World and also comes in multi-packs with King Triton and Ariel's sisters.

These Mattel products can be purchased from Amazon and Entertainment Earth (free US shipping at EE on orders $59+ using the code FREESHIP59 at checkout).

Mattel's first Ariel doll based on Halle Bailey's character is in-stock and is available for shipping. It's priced at $14.97 on Amazon and can also be purchased from Walmart for the same price. If you order now, it can be delivered to your doorstep as early as April 23, 2023.

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What is The Little Mermaid about?

Directed by Rob Marshall, The Little Mermaid follows the adventures of a mermaid named Ariel, who falls in love with a prince named Eric.

The official synopsis of the film reads:

“The Little Mermaid” is the beloved story of Ariel, a beautiful and spirited young mermaid with a thirst for adventure. The youngest of King Triton’s daughters and the most defiant, Ariel longs to find out more about the world beyond the sea and, while visiting the surface, falls for the dashing Prince Eric."

It further states:

"While mermaids are forbidden to interact with humans, Ariel must follow her heart. She makes a deal with the evil sea witch, Ursula, which gives her a chance to experience life on land but ultimately places her life – and her father’s crown – in jeopardy."

The film stars Halle Bailey, Jonah Hauer-King, Daveed Diggs, Awkwafina, Jacob Tremblay, Noma Dumezweni, Javier Bardem, and Melissa McCarthy.

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The Little Mermaid will be theatrically released in the United States on May 26, 2023