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Irish parents queued up in the wee hours for Frozen dolls... and they sold out almost immediately

The toy has sold out all over the country.

PARENTS HAVE BEEN queuing up around the country since midnight as they attempt to purchase the enormously popular Frozen Snow Glow Elsa.

Smyths took in limited stock of the toy today and people commenced queuing in the wee hours.

First in the Q for Frozen Elsa Doll since 1am @SmythsToysIRE Naas Must be mad it's just a doll #letitgo @IanDempsey pls say hello to me
— CiaraTheGirlBoss (@cindrellastella) November 21, 2014

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Jesus, people are sleeping outside Smyths tonight for a Frozen Elsa doll due in in the morning. Madness.
— Justine 💚 (@Inah_Colada) November 21, 2014

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It seems to have got rather nasty in places.

My sister had been queuing outside smyths since 5:30 for an Elsa doll and it came to 9am and the garda had to be called over fights! 😳😂😂
— Jay Hickey (@Jayhickey1) November 21, 2014

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Some queues weren’t even really respected.

@FM104 was queueing this morning smyths security guard made it a free for all after everyone happily q'ing all morning.
— J Gl (@jglee2372) November 21, 2014

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As expected, the toy quickly sold out and is currently unavailable.

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And a lot of parents aren’t happy.

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For their part, Smyths apologised for any inconvenience and upset caused.

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The toy, which retails for €44.99, has been spotted for sale on the likes of Adverts.ie and Done Deal for €100.

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Some unsuccessful parents are remaining resolute in their quest to track down the elusive Snow Glow Elsa, though, as stock is expected again in mid-December.

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