Another year means another entry in the Midnight Masquerade Collectible Series. The theme for this year’s collection is “Villains.” Using concept art crafted by Steven Thompson and doll designs from J. Fuchs, Disney is releasing six sinister yet stylish characters for collectors to choose from: Maleficent, Lady Tremaine, Ursula, Yzma, Evil Queen, and Hades. One character will be released each week, starting on October 6. Each doll will cost $129.99.
Maleficent (from Sleeping Beauty) – Oct. 6
The Mistress of All Evil is the first doll to be released. Maleficent’s mask draws inspiration from her frightening dragon form. The cape on her gown is fittingly accented with flames.
Maleficent’s doll is limited to 5,200 pieces and will be available here from 7am Pacific to 11:59pm Pacific on October 6.
Lady Tremaine (from Cinderella) – Oct. 13
Lady Tremaine is ready for the ball in her dress with a key motif, after the one she used to lock up Cinderella with. There is even key hidden in the handle of her mask.
Lady Tremaine’s doll is limited to 4,400 pieces and will be available for purchase here from 7am to 11:59pm Pacific on October 13.
Ursula (from The Little Mermaid) – Oct. 20
From her eel-shaped boa to the crown (that looks eerily close to King Triton’s) on one of her tentacles, Ursula’s outfit is full of detail. Her mask seriously gives me the creeps, though. It uses her human persona, Vanessa, as a base, and then surrounds it with tentacles.
The Ursula doll is limited to 5,100 pieces and will be available here from 7am to 11:59pm on October 20.
Yzma (from The Emperor’s New Groove) – Oct. 27
Now, here is a character you don’t see every often. Yzma’s dress is simple compared to the other’s but she makes up for it wit her eye-catching (faux) feathered headdress. Her mask has nods to both Emperor Kuzco’s crown as well as the Yzma’s kitten form from the last few scenes of the film. And can we appreciate how well the doll sculpt captures the crafty villainess’s boney frame? Love it!
Yzma’s doll is limited to 4,500 pieces and will be available here from 7am to 11:59pm Pacific on October 27.
Evil Queen (from Snow White) – Nov. 3
The peacock feather motif seen in the Evil Queen’s gown and mask are taken from her throne seen in the movie. Her smirk looks awfully cunning, don’t you think?
The doll of the Evil Queen is limited to 5,000 pieces and will be available here from 7am to 11:59pm Pacific on November 3.
Hades (from Hercules) – Nov. 10
Hades has two masks for the price of one! The Greek God of the Dead has a mask for each of his servants, Pain and Panic. The print on his cape, resembling the souls floating along the River Styx, is a clever movie tie-in.
The doll of Hades is limited to 4,300 pieces and will be available here from 7am to 11:59pm Pacific on November 10.
MerchPass? MerchPass!
Love it or hate it, it seems MerchPass is here to stay. The lottery-like method for purchasing limited-edition merchandise will be utilized for the Midnight Masquerade Series. If you are new to how the system works, here is a primer:
How MerchPass works and things to know
- You must have an account on shopDisney.com to enter.
- You are entering for an opportunity to purchase an item or items. You get to select which items you want a chance at buying.
- You can enter multiple drawings but only one item entry per drawing is allowed. If your entry was selected, the product will be automatically added to your shopDisney Bag, log in to complete your purchase.
- If selected, you will get an email from shopDisney announcing you won a chance to purchase. Be sure to check your spam folders as well. If you don’t receive an email, then you weren’t selected. Additionally, if you are selected, you are not required to buy the item(s) you were interested in.
- Selected winners will have a limited-time window to purchase the items.
Let’s Hear from You
Are you hoping to purchase one or more of these figures? Which ones? What do you think of the choice of Villains as this year’s theme? Let us know in the comments below!