| Character | Moana |
|---|---|
| Brand | Disney Designer Collection |
| Series | Ultimate Princess Celebration (2021-2022) |
| Release date | May 10, 2022 |
| Company | The Disney Store |
| Edition Size | 9,800 Worldwide |
| Retail Cost | $129.99 USD |
| Designer | Nontra Null |
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. On designing this Moana doll, Nontra Null pays tribute to her Khuri Yoi who taught her how to sew at a young age.
Magic in the details
- Disney Designer Collection Moana doll
- Limited Edition of 9,800
- Includes Certificate of Authenticity
- Designer: Nontra Null
- Articulated waist and arms
- Detailed couture gown
- Five layer ruffled skirt
- Embroidered, fringed and sequined trims
- Tapa print ”wings”
- ”Heart of Te Fiti” styled purse with golden accents and chain
- Necklace
- Floral hair fixture
- Finely styled hair
- Strap shoes
- Rooted eyelashes
- Display stand included
- Comes in elegant window display packaging with gatefold cover, foil decoration, and magnetic closure
- Inspired by Disney’s Moana (2016)
- Pair with matching pin, sold separately
- Part of the Disney Ultimate Princess Celebration Collection
About Designer Nontra Null
Nontra Null was born in a Maryland suburb of Washington, D.C. Her parents came to the U.S. from Thailand, making her a first-generation Thai-American. She was raised as a ‘Disney kid’ and started working for the company in 2008, designing apparel and accessories at Disney’s Creative Campus in Glendale.
The strong relationship between Moana and Gramma Tala is similar to Nontra and her relationship with her Khuri Yoi, so she wanted to pay tribute to that connection in her design. Like Moana’s Gramma Tala, Nontra’s grandmother played a huge role in shaping her path, helping to nurture her artistic side. She taught Nontra how to sew at a young age, leading her to her career today. A needle and thread were Nontra’s version of the ”Heart of Te Fiti.” Nontra was also incredibly inspired by the culture of Moana and the legacy of family. Nontra’s husband, who works for Disney Animation, helped create the film when she was pregnant with her first child, Hudson, so his name is listed in the credits as a ”Production Baby.” Like Moana’s deep connection to those she loves, her story has a very special place in Nontra’s heart.