Bretman Rock adds a manananggal-inspired doll to his collection
Bretman Rock’s manananggal-inspired doll. Photo from bretmanrock/TikTok
After gushing over his custom look-alike Sonny Angel dolls, Filipino American social media star Bretman Rock has found a new favorite for his collection – a Monster High doll inspired by the Filipino folklore creature, the manananggal.
Taking to TikTok (as he does best), Bretman unboxed his latest find with pure excitement, showing off the intricate details that make this doll uniquely Filipino.
From the terno-inspired outfit to the delicate sampaguita ornament, it’s clear that Monster High went all out in bringing this mythical monster to life. But the real showstopper? The packaging itself mimics the creature’s eerie ability – allowing the doll’s upper body to detach and its lower half to swing and rotate, like what a manananggal really does.
@bretmanrock Obsessed with her and all these doll representations lately
For his non-Filipino followers, Bretman took a moment to educate them on the aswang that has haunted Filipino folklore for generations. “They are my favorite aswangs,” he declared. “They like to eat blood and heart.”
Oh, and if you’re wondering how to survive a manananggal attack? Bretman’s got you covered: “When manananggals are haunting, they separate their bodies, and their weakness is usually garlic and salt.” So, if you ever find yourself in a Philippine horror movie, now you know what to pack.
The Monster High manananggal doll, aptly named Corazon Marikit, was introduced in March and has since become a must-have for collectors and horror-fantasy enthusiasts alike. Priced at $75 (around P4,200), it’s currently available on Mattel’s website – though with Bretman’s stamp of approval, it might not stay in stock for long!
Meanwhile, the social media star made the most of his return to the Philippines, soaking up the sun in El Nido, Palawan, and strutting through the streets of Taguig.
And while he’s now back in Hawaii, he made sure to take a piece of home with him: Bohol’s Asin Tibuok, a rare and traditional Filipino sea salt.
