The doll was designed by Lady Gaga’s sister Natali Germanotta in collaboration with Mattel’s designers. In 2016, Mettle released a collector’s edition doll of Skelita Calaveras. Here she wears her signature Día de Los Muertos makeup, but a little differently. Her dress is inspired by the culture of the Oaxaca region of Mexico. Lots of floral motifs, lace, and swirls were added to her dress to represent Mexican culture. Did you know?

Monster High and the Born This Way Foundation are encouraging fans to commit to contributing to a kinder, more accepting, and braver world. By participating, people will be entered in a chance to win one of the first 100 dolls [when they're released]."The character of Djinni “Whisp” Grant was created as a shadow of Gigi Grant as she wanted a friend to keep her company. Djinni was first introduced as a Shadow Genie but later turned into a true Genie and took over the responsibilities of Gigi. Daughter of Arachne was the runner-up in that vote. Mattel decided to bring out the doll next-to-next year’s Com-Con. You went to Parsons, so this project seems very aligned with what you studied in school. Not only that, you worked with your sister under the "monster" name. Also I need to have both of these dolls in my life. The height/scale doesn't even matter. They're amazing together.

The target demography of Monster High was the girls in their pre-teens (aged between 8 to 12) who were no more interested in Barbies. Mattel wanted to create something that was in line with the taste and aspirations of tween girls.Monster High dolls seem to appeal to kids who've aged out of Barbie and want a doll that's a bit more unique, with some more sass and personality. was one of the biggest release years for Monster High dolls. That year Mattel released 158 merchandise for the franchise. The Monster High doll collection can be broken up into categories – and when it’s broken up into categories, it’s easier for buyers (and players) to understand what each doll is supposed to be comprised of.