Doll History: Mystixx

History

Mystixx was created to compete with Mattel’s Monster High dolls. The dolls had a gimmick of being able to “change” her face: her head having a front and back face that you can swivel around. Their hair is a wig that can be attached and removed. According to reviews: the wigs did not cover the secondary face very well.

There were two lines created: a vampire themed one and the other as zombies who dressed in rococo fashion. Another line was already created and shown in a toyfair but was never released,

Characters

Doll Lines

Mystixx Vampires

The 4 main characters can have their face switched from a human girl to a vampire.

Mystixx Rococo Zombie

Based on both Zombies and Rococo.

Rococo is an art style is known for its extravagance, asymmetry, and use of natural motifs. Rococo in a fashion sense features pastel colors, bold stripes, decorative bows and painted white faces.

Pulling the dolls hair braids will allow the hair change into a updo.

Unreleased Line

Mystixx Grimm- This line was supposed to be released between the vampire and zombie lines but it is unknown why it was never released.

The dolls were animal themed and had cardboard masks to serve as an extra transformation. In the toyfair, their masks were plastic.

It is also unknown why this line is called "grimm" as they are animal spirits with no connection to any Grimm's fairytale or seem particular dark. A possible theory is that it's name was based on the popularity of a tv series, "Grimm" happening during this time.

Websodes

Two episodes were released: the first episode was a web diary about being vampires while the other was an episode about Siva.

Mystikats Connection

In 2006, Play Hut released a doll line called Mystikats. Besides the similar brand name, the dolls also had the same name as their feline counterparts.

Other Notes about Copying

Mystixx is considered a knockoff of Monster High in the doll community. But I would like to list some other copycat items as well: