| Character | Ariel |
|---|---|
| Brand | Disney Designer Collection |
| Series | Ultimate Princess Celebration |
| Release date | December 13, 2022 |
| Company | The Disney Store |
| Edition Size | 5,500 Worldwide |
| Retail Cost | $129.99 USD |
| Designer | Rocio Cintron |
Product Description
The Disney Designer Collection is proud to introduce the Ultimate Princess Celebration, a limited edition series of dolls carefully crafted by artists across The Walt Disney Company. As someone who identifies as Latinx and American, Rocio Cintron felt inspired by Ariel’s longing to be part of two different worlds.
Magic in the details
- Disney Designer Collection Ariel doll
- Limited Edition of 5,500
- Includes Certificate of Authenticity
- Designer: Rocío Cintrón
- Detailed couture gown
- Sheer sleeves
- Embroidered seascape filigree
- Gem studded skirt
- Golden chestplate with iridescent gems
- Golden shell bracelet
- Open toe shoes with shell decoration
- Fully poseable
- Display stand included
- Comes in elegant window display packaging with gatefold cover, foil decoration and magnetic closure
- Inspired by Disney’s animated classic The Little Mermaid (1989)
- Part of the Disney Ultimate Princess Celebration Collection
About Designer Rocio Cintron
Rocio Cintron was born in Washington, D.C. to Puerto Rican and Panamian parents. As a child, her love for art, toys, and Disney led her to pursue a creative career. After graduating with a Toy Design degree from the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York, Rocio landed her dream job at Disney, and has been adding a little sparkle to Disney toys since 2010.
Walt Disney’s The Little Mermaid was not only Rocio’s favourite film growing up, but it is also the source of her artistic inspiration. Princess Ariel resonated with Rocio because she longed to be part of two different worlds – celebrating her Latinx culture as an American.
Rocio’s vision for Ariel’s dress is a blend of painterly and modern aesthetics. To achieve this look, Rocio channelled memories of painting Puerto Rican seascapes with her father, who coincidentally resembles King Triton. The inspiration for Rocio’s creativity stemmed from the end scene of The Little Mermaid when Ariel emerges from the water and onto land in her shimmering purple dress.