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And this is how my brain works
Time to look at the new AG stuff and dissect it! That sounds gross, but you get the idea, right? Sure. Yeah.
New doll. They retired 5 (I'm told, I didn't go looking) and introduced one. Only one of the retired dolls was on the rumored chopping block.
New meet outfit, too, btw. I liked it a lot more until someone pointed out that the top bears a striking resemblance to a baby's onesie. Can't. Unsee!
I'm torn on her. When the fb pic first leaked I was very "meh" about her. I still think curly!not!Sonali and #26 are cuter but the gap is closing more and more each time I see her.
Sweet Savannah Dress $28
For now I yawn. It may grow on me. It may not. Literally yawning here.
Butterfly Twist Dress $30
Unsure. On the one hand, I saw it last night at work and had to tilt my head to the side like "wtf?" but like #58 up there, it's growing on me. It could either be very cute or very blah. But for $30, I'm unlikely to take the plunge.
Butterfly Garden PJs $24
AND
Garden Robe and Pillow, also $24
I love teal but you throw pink and yellow across it and my interest wanes severely. I also think a robe should do more than barely cover your ass.
Weekend Fun Outfit $30
Torn on this as well. I love the vest. The shoes. the jeans. Even the headband. Do not love the shirt. It's either entirely too young or way too friggin' old, depending on your point of view. But still... go on sale soon, love.
Feeling Great! outfit $28
My jaw is becoming unhinged. But I guess it's better than recoiling in horror?
Volleyball set $34
If I were a sporty type, I'd probably go for this. But I'm not so it'll just be cute on other people's dolls.
MY EYES!
Rollerskating Set $38
Spoke way too soon on the not going blind thing. That skirt is bliiiiiiiiinding.
Spooky Fun Outfit, $30
I know this outfit is a little too young for the age group, but I think it's adorable anyway.
Meatloaf: $22
Confession time: The moment Meatloaf goes on sale, I'm buying him. LOOKIT THE CUTE.
Licorice $22
Licorice got re-released. I'm... not sure what prompted it, really.
Service Dog Set, $34
This is Chocolate Chip. He's still available HERE and through tonight at midnight CST, he's $16. You don't get the service dog stuff but he's also $16. Which is what I did, because I love CC and I don't like most of their pets. CC's probably as close to a black lab as we'll get so...
Fashion Boots, $14
Shoe prices are still insane. But black boots! Can one ever have enough?
Striped Sneakers, $12
*yawns once more*
Allergy-Free Lunch, $28
My American Girl® dolls can enjoy a make-believe lunch that's allergy-safe:
A pretend berry smoothie, container of vegetables, and two sandwich skewers
A medical bracelet and allergy stickers to keep her safe while she snacks
A faux allergy shot, just in case
A fabric lunch bag to hold it all
I'm going to hell for laughing at a doll epi-pen, aren't I?
Cozy Play Dress, $24
Bitty of the Damned and Bitty Twin both cast votes for this, weird sleeves and all.
Kitty Lovie, $12
Let's ignore the fact that I can get one for an actual baby for cheaper, and concentrate on the cute factor, k?
McKenna's Team Gear, $24
You get the jacket. You get the slippers, a bracelet, and a gold medal. I'm gonna go out on a limb and say McKenna's crap is the most overpriced of any of the recent GOTYs. Oi.
McKenna's Performance Set, $28
Leo, clear elastics, curly ponytail holder, gymnastics stuff-
Hold on. I read the books. McKenna thinks rhythmic gymnastics looks pretty, but she's spread too thin as it is and doesn't really want to take it up. Her bitchy friend does. So whythefuck are they acting like she's doing it now? I know. So they can appeal to those girls who do or think it's pretty and so they can milk people for more money. But it's annoying and I know as a kid I'd have been pissed that the company couldn't figure that little detail out. :P
Now the really fun stuff!
Julie's Car Wash, $350
I cannot begin to fathom any scenario in which I would buy Widget a $350 toy. Ever. I can't think of my parents doing the same for me as a child. I... I just lack the ability to fully process that price tag.
Julie's Patchwork Outfit, $32
I hate the bandanna. It's all I see and it's making my eyes weep. (I think I'd like the rest of the outfit but really, all I see is the bandanna at the moment.)
Ivy's Rainbow Romper, $28
Look! Ivy debuted in 2007 and she FINALLY gets a new outfit. That new outfit? Makes her the towel for the car wash. >_<
Now, if you wander down to the Doll Hospital section, you'll find that you can now buy bald dollies:
They cost the same as a doll with hair, although there's talk of it being possible to send the doll in later to get hair if you bought her originally without hair (instead of sending her in to lose her hair.)
If you're not one of the obsessive, you won't know this, but option 3 there? Is a doll head not found anywhere else. It's the Sonali mold (my favorite? Maybe!) in medium. All the dolls to use the Sonali mold thus far have been in the darker skintone, so... exclusive doll!
That said, it's a bit telling that none of the wigless dolls offered use the Addy or Josefina mold. There's a finite ability to mix and match eye colors and skin tones, but it's still worth noting that it is possible to mix it up a little.
I do think it's shitty of them to say that if you sent in #26 (medium skin Addy mold) you'd get Option 3. Little girl is gonna know her doll does not look like that. :P Buuuuuuuuut I suspect most parents will be able to figure that out.
You can also get your doll hearing aids for $14. They drill a hole behind her ear to attach them, so it's definitely something you'll have to live with after the novelty has worn off.
Now, if you want a glimpse into my brain, let's go with this:
I see Meatloaf there and I think of this:
Which leads me to this:
And that of course leads me to the whole Viva Forever musical.
You're welcome. (oh, hey, remember when they released their greatest hits? ) You're welcome for those, too.
New doll. They retired 5 (I'm told, I didn't go looking) and introduced one. Only one of the retired dolls was on the rumored chopping block.
New meet outfit, too, btw. I liked it a lot more until someone pointed out that the top bears a striking resemblance to a baby's onesie. Can't. Unsee!
I'm torn on her. When the fb pic first leaked I was very "meh" about her. I still think curly!not!Sonali and #26 are cuter but the gap is closing more and more each time I see her.
Sweet Savannah Dress $28
For now I yawn. It may grow on me. It may not. Literally yawning here.
Butterfly Twist Dress $30
Unsure. On the one hand, I saw it last night at work and had to tilt my head to the side like "wtf?" but like #58 up there, it's growing on me. It could either be very cute or very blah. But for $30, I'm unlikely to take the plunge.
Butterfly Garden PJs $24
AND
Garden Robe and Pillow, also $24
I love teal but you throw pink and yellow across it and my interest wanes severely. I also think a robe should do more than barely cover your ass.
Weekend Fun Outfit $30
Torn on this as well. I love the vest. The shoes. the jeans. Even the headband. Do not love the shirt. It's either entirely too young or way too friggin' old, depending on your point of view. But still... go on sale soon, love.
Feeling Great! outfit $28
My jaw is becoming unhinged. But I guess it's better than recoiling in horror?
Volleyball set $34
If I were a sporty type, I'd probably go for this. But I'm not so it'll just be cute on other people's dolls.
MY EYES!
Rollerskating Set $38
Spoke way too soon on the not going blind thing. That skirt is bliiiiiiiiinding.
Spooky Fun Outfit, $30
I know this outfit is a little too young for the age group, but I think it's adorable anyway.
Meatloaf: $22
Confession time: The moment Meatloaf goes on sale, I'm buying him. LOOKIT THE CUTE.
Licorice $22
Licorice got re-released. I'm... not sure what prompted it, really.
Service Dog Set, $34
This is Chocolate Chip. He's still available HERE and through tonight at midnight CST, he's $16. You don't get the service dog stuff but he's also $16. Which is what I did, because I love CC and I don't like most of their pets. CC's probably as close to a black lab as we'll get so...
Fashion Boots, $14
Shoe prices are still insane. But black boots! Can one ever have enough?
Striped Sneakers, $12
*yawns once more*
Allergy-Free Lunch, $28
My American Girl® dolls can enjoy a make-believe lunch that's allergy-safe:
A pretend berry smoothie, container of vegetables, and two sandwich skewers
A medical bracelet and allergy stickers to keep her safe while she snacks
A faux allergy shot, just in case
A fabric lunch bag to hold it all
I'm going to hell for laughing at a doll epi-pen, aren't I?
Cozy Play Dress, $24
Bitty of the Damned and Bitty Twin both cast votes for this, weird sleeves and all.
Kitty Lovie, $12
Let's ignore the fact that I can get one for an actual baby for cheaper, and concentrate on the cute factor, k?
McKenna's Team Gear, $24
You get the jacket. You get the slippers, a bracelet, and a gold medal. I'm gonna go out on a limb and say McKenna's crap is the most overpriced of any of the recent GOTYs. Oi.
McKenna's Performance Set, $28
Leo, clear elastics, curly ponytail holder, gymnastics stuff-
Hold on. I read the books. McKenna thinks rhythmic gymnastics looks pretty, but she's spread too thin as it is and doesn't really want to take it up. Her bitchy friend does. So whythefuck are they acting like she's doing it now? I know. So they can appeal to those girls who do or think it's pretty and so they can milk people for more money. But it's annoying and I know as a kid I'd have been pissed that the company couldn't figure that little detail out. :P
Now the really fun stuff!
Julie's Car Wash, $350
I cannot begin to fathom any scenario in which I would buy Widget a $350 toy. Ever. I can't think of my parents doing the same for me as a child. I... I just lack the ability to fully process that price tag.
Julie's Patchwork Outfit, $32
I hate the bandanna. It's all I see and it's making my eyes weep. (I think I'd like the rest of the outfit but really, all I see is the bandanna at the moment.)
Ivy's Rainbow Romper, $28
Look! Ivy debuted in 2007 and she FINALLY gets a new outfit. That new outfit? Makes her the towel for the car wash. >_<
Now, if you wander down to the Doll Hospital section, you'll find that you can now buy bald dollies:
They cost the same as a doll with hair, although there's talk of it being possible to send the doll in later to get hair if you bought her originally without hair (instead of sending her in to lose her hair.)
If you're not one of the obsessive, you won't know this, but option 3 there? Is a doll head not found anywhere else. It's the Sonali mold (my favorite? Maybe!) in medium. All the dolls to use the Sonali mold thus far have been in the darker skintone, so... exclusive doll!
That said, it's a bit telling that none of the wigless dolls offered use the Addy or Josefina mold. There's a finite ability to mix and match eye colors and skin tones, but it's still worth noting that it is possible to mix it up a little.
I do think it's shitty of them to say that if you sent in #26 (medium skin Addy mold) you'd get Option 3. Little girl is gonna know her doll does not look like that. :P Buuuuuuuuut I suspect most parents will be able to figure that out.
You can also get your doll hearing aids for $14. They drill a hole behind her ear to attach them, so it's definitely something you'll have to live with after the novelty has worn off.
Now, if you want a glimpse into my brain, let's go with this:
I see Meatloaf there and I think of this:
Which leads me to this:
And that of course leads me to the whole Viva Forever musical.
You're welcome. (oh, hey, remember when they released their greatest hits? ) You're welcome for those, too.