AG sneak peeks: Feb release
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impyFebruary's BF release looks like it's going to be Maryellen and Nanea, with Molly likely popping up for her stay in the cube of shame. These things popped up on the Navy Exchange site but because I care about you.
Nanea's Birthday Accessories
Nanea's birthday celebration is extra-special. Ever since the war started, everyone is too busy to relax at the beach, so spending time with family and friends is the best gift of all. Nanea's other birthday gifts are: a little pineapple-print skirt that her grandmother made for Nanea’s beloved dog, Mele, a fabric purse from her sister with three kittens on the front. Nanea and her best friends are affectionately called The Three Kittens. A pretend 1940s-era Kodak camera from her grandparents that stores photos inside, two pretend black-and-white photos, and a doll-sized Nancy Drew mystery book from her brother.
On first glance I kind of shrugged (besides wanting the book) but the more I look at this, the more I want.
Nanea's Radio
Nanea usually listens to music on the big radio in the living room. But when Pearl Harbor is attacked, Nanea and her family huddle around the radio, desperate for news. This pretend radio plays a popular song and real recorded news from the time. Attach the included 3.5mm audio cable to your girl's own electronic music player to listen to her own favorite songs.
Requires 3 AAA batteries, not included
Electronic music player not included
And this explains why Kit's radio went buh-bye. I do kind of like the fact that they didn't bundle this with say, her birthday accessories like Kit's radio was bundled. At the same time, I wonder how many people are going to buy this without a sale. *shrug*
Nanea's Palaka Outfit
Nanea's mom made most of her clothes. She often used palaka, a traditional Hawaiian checkered fabric that was easy to find on the islands. This outfit includes: a cropped top with a bow at the sweetheart neckline, high-waisted shorts with front pleats and wide legs, green sandals with crisscross ankle straps and cutout hearts, and a faux plumeria flower clip for her hair.
*grabby hands*
Nanea's Tropical Birthday Outfit
Nanea's ohana (Hawaiian for family) surprises her with a birthday picnic at Waikiki Beach. She wears this special outfit for the occasion: a sailor-style top with a big green bow, a skirt her grandmother made from pineapple-print fabric, two red barrettes with twinkly rhinestones, a gift from her friend Dixie, and strappy yellow sandals.
Sailor Pineapple! I mean... no. That's all I can think of when I see this. Literally all I can think of.
Maryellen's Hiking Accessories
At Yellowstone, Maryellen is thrilled to watch Old Faithful erupt. And she'll need this gear to hunt for her missing dog, Scooter. (Will she find him?): A 1950s-style flashlight that really glows, a miniature brochure and guide to Yellowstone National Park, a plaid-detailed satchel to hold everything. Mom embroidered Maryellen's initials on the front.
I kind of love that AG's embracing a National Park at a time when certain people *coughyouknowwhocough* are hellbent on destroying them. That's really all I've got for this though. I suspect the price was wince inducing but I'm not going back to look because I'm running late for sleep as it is. Looked and it's $25, so I dunno why people were acting like that's insane as far as AG accessory sets go.
Maryellen's Campfire Cooking Set
When Maryellen's family hits the road, they cook meals with this 1950s-era set. Everyone has to pitch in (except for her sister Joan, who burns everything!): A pretend fire that really glows inside a faux-stone fire pit, a cooking rack that sits over the fire with hooks for a tea kettle and a pot, a frying pan and spatula for making a pretend egg, pancakes, and breakfast patties, a pretend box of pancake mix, a plate, cup, and fork for mealtime.
*cackles at the dig at Joan* Sorry, that's just really amusing me right now. Anyway, everyone's big take away from this is the trailer in the background. Kay, I caved and peeked at the price and this sucker is $50. Not horrible when you factor in the fire pit, really. I might grab if there's a sale at some point.
Maryellen's Vacation Play Suit
Maryellen can't wait for summer vacation. Her family is going on a trip to the national parks! This outfit includes: a one-piece romper with a sweetheart neckline, halter straps, button details, and contrast-cuff shorts, a matching skirt that can be worn over the romper for a whole new look, white patent T-strap sandals, and a red-and-white gingham kerchief to keep her hair neat.
This is a painfully bad picture. Her head looks very square and it's accentuating the things I don't really care for in the classic mold, all while showcasing the weird bangs and possibly wonky eyes. The outfit itself might be nice but I keep getting distracted by the square head. o_O Also, those shoes are painfully basic and are a style that just does not work for AG. I wish they'd stop because these look like strings of white plastic.
Gotta fly, work is going to kick my ass again tonight.
Nanea's Birthday Accessories
Nanea's birthday celebration is extra-special. Ever since the war started, everyone is too busy to relax at the beach, so spending time with family and friends is the best gift of all. Nanea's other birthday gifts are: a little pineapple-print skirt that her grandmother made for Nanea’s beloved dog, Mele, a fabric purse from her sister with three kittens on the front. Nanea and her best friends are affectionately called The Three Kittens. A pretend 1940s-era Kodak camera from her grandparents that stores photos inside, two pretend black-and-white photos, and a doll-sized Nancy Drew mystery book from her brother.
On first glance I kind of shrugged (besides wanting the book) but the more I look at this, the more I want.
Nanea's Radio
Nanea usually listens to music on the big radio in the living room. But when Pearl Harbor is attacked, Nanea and her family huddle around the radio, desperate for news. This pretend radio plays a popular song and real recorded news from the time. Attach the included 3.5mm audio cable to your girl's own electronic music player to listen to her own favorite songs.
Requires 3 AAA batteries, not included
Electronic music player not included
And this explains why Kit's radio went buh-bye. I do kind of like the fact that they didn't bundle this with say, her birthday accessories like Kit's radio was bundled. At the same time, I wonder how many people are going to buy this without a sale. *shrug*
Nanea's Palaka Outfit
Nanea's mom made most of her clothes. She often used palaka, a traditional Hawaiian checkered fabric that was easy to find on the islands. This outfit includes: a cropped top with a bow at the sweetheart neckline, high-waisted shorts with front pleats and wide legs, green sandals with crisscross ankle straps and cutout hearts, and a faux plumeria flower clip for her hair.
*grabby hands*
Nanea's Tropical Birthday Outfit
Nanea's ohana (Hawaiian for family) surprises her with a birthday picnic at Waikiki Beach. She wears this special outfit for the occasion: a sailor-style top with a big green bow, a skirt her grandmother made from pineapple-print fabric, two red barrettes with twinkly rhinestones, a gift from her friend Dixie, and strappy yellow sandals.
Sailor Pineapple! I mean... no. That's all I can think of when I see this. Literally all I can think of.
Maryellen's Hiking Accessories
At Yellowstone, Maryellen is thrilled to watch Old Faithful erupt. And she'll need this gear to hunt for her missing dog, Scooter. (Will she find him?): A 1950s-style flashlight that really glows, a miniature brochure and guide to Yellowstone National Park, a plaid-detailed satchel to hold everything. Mom embroidered Maryellen's initials on the front.
I kind of love that AG's embracing a National Park at a time when certain people *coughyouknowwhocough* are hellbent on destroying them. That's really all I've got for this though. I suspect the price was wince inducing but I'm not going back to look because I'm running late for sleep as it is. Looked and it's $25, so I dunno why people were acting like that's insane as far as AG accessory sets go.
Maryellen's Campfire Cooking Set
When Maryellen's family hits the road, they cook meals with this 1950s-era set. Everyone has to pitch in (except for her sister Joan, who burns everything!): A pretend fire that really glows inside a faux-stone fire pit, a cooking rack that sits over the fire with hooks for a tea kettle and a pot, a frying pan and spatula for making a pretend egg, pancakes, and breakfast patties, a pretend box of pancake mix, a plate, cup, and fork for mealtime.
*cackles at the dig at Joan* Sorry, that's just really amusing me right now. Anyway, everyone's big take away from this is the trailer in the background. Kay, I caved and peeked at the price and this sucker is $50. Not horrible when you factor in the fire pit, really. I might grab if there's a sale at some point.
Maryellen's Vacation Play Suit
Maryellen can't wait for summer vacation. Her family is going on a trip to the national parks! This outfit includes: a one-piece romper with a sweetheart neckline, halter straps, button details, and contrast-cuff shorts, a matching skirt that can be worn over the romper for a whole new look, white patent T-strap sandals, and a red-and-white gingham kerchief to keep her hair neat.
This is a painfully bad picture. Her head looks very square and it's accentuating the things I don't really care for in the classic mold, all while showcasing the weird bangs and possibly wonky eyes. The outfit itself might be nice but I keep getting distracted by the square head. o_O Also, those shoes are painfully basic and are a style that just does not work for AG. I wish they'd stop because these look like strings of white plastic.
Gotta fly, work is going to kick my ass again tonight.
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Date: 2018-01-26 03:09 pm (UTC)