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impySplitting this one into two because otherwise it's just too damn long and ugly. Pets!
And finally, the pet line was revamped. Everyone who isn't Coconut got tossed out and all new un-named pets were brought in. They're poseable and the magnets in their mouths have been brought back for additional fun. Apparently children are no longer swallowing small magnetic toys, I guess? I dunno. They appear to be larger than the previous pets, although I still don't know by how much since none of the pets have had a standard size before. (The cats are frequently larger than the dogs so the scale is all wonky to say the least.)
We begin with Coconut her/himself:
Coconut™ the Puppy
Item# BKB77 // $28
This playful white Westie puppy is a wonderful friend for any American Girl® doll! Coconut has soft fur and a body that can be posed in different positions. A magnet in her mouth lets her hold a favorite toy.
You were cuter before, Coconut. But congrats on getting your magnet back!
Corgi Puppy
Item# BKB79 // $28
D'awww. You're no Meatloaf, but you're pretty damn cute, Corgi. One day I will buy you and name you Ducky. Also, I'm not copying all the write-ups for the pets because I'm lazy.
Chocolate Lab Puppy
Item# BKB81 // $28
If you were a black lab, I would buy you. But I already have Chocolate Chip and without the name, there's no reason they couldn't have made you black other than discrimination! (Or not wanting me to buy one and name it Lady and snuggle it when I'm missing my Lady dog.)
Dalmatian Puppy
Item# BKB83 // $28
Oddly enough, the Dalmation doesn't pop up with the new stuff for me, so instead you get a story to make up for that.
When I was little, there was a dalmation who lived around the corner from us. Her name, as many probably were/are, was Pepper. I was a girl scout and I'm old enough that when I was younger, we could go door to door selling cookies and wrapping paper for school. I used to hate having to ring Pepper's doorbell because she would, without fail, run to the door which had those little glass window panes on the side, and she would bark like a lunatic, with her teeth barred and spit flying. I was sure that without the door and glass between us, she would murder me happily. Some people think of 101 Dalmations, I think of Pepper's teeth.
Dalmation puppy won't be coming home with me. Also, it really shows the weirdness of the bodies, huh? They're still not soft and cuddly, but now they move! So... that's a thing.
Apricot Poodle Puppy
Item# BKB85 // $28
Stuffed poodles are always hit or miss. I call this one a miss, personally, but I won't judge those who love it.
Himalayan Kitten
Item# BKB87 // $28
Oh, Sassy. Only your price and my impending move and the expenses that go along with it are keeping us apart.
Jeweled Collar & Leash $12
Spiky Collar and Leash $12
Blossoms Collar and Leash $12
Leashes and collars and the spiky one has me dying. Dying!
Charm-ing Pet Collar $16
I'm outside the realm of being interested in the gimmick for this so the price alone has me laughing well before you factor in the shot of Chocolate Chip's nameless self trying to outrun the collar. :P
Pet Ballerina Outfit
Item# BKB97 // $18
Perfect for pets who love to dance! This adorable outfit includes:
A pink mesh tutu with an elastic waist to fit the newest My American Girl® pets
A silver tiara that secures to the pet's head with an elastic strap
A pink high-heeled shoe toy that the newest pets can really carry
Ohmyglob, this is adorable. Adorable! I lack the words beyond adorable and "eee!" I don't understand this reaction but I suspect it's all about the teeny tiny high heel.
Sporty Pet Outfit
Item# BKB99 // $18
This outfit is the right choice for a pet with sporty, energetic style! Includes:
A red hoodie that fits the newest My American Girl® pets
A visor for watching outdoor games
A rolled-up sports-page toy that the newest pets can really carry
Aww. I'll pass, but awww.
Preppy Pet Outfit
Item# BKC01 // $18
Preppy pets will appreciate this neat and sweet outfit! It includes:
A blue tennis-style skirt that fits the newest My American Girl® pets
A matching collar
A cute flower headband
A flower toy that the newest pets can really carry
That's right, teach kids to dress up cats! That won't end painfully, right? Riiiiiiiight. Now I want to dress up an AG cat and get it ready for its tennis date with Bruce Patman.
Pet Camping Outfit
Item# BKC03 // $18
Girls can get their newest My American Girl® pets ready to go camping! This outfit includes:
A green hat that fits securely around fluffy ears
A purple backpack with two pockets for treats or treasures
A fish toy that the newest pets can really carry
Look! You could have your pet make grocery runs like the dog in the China Bayles books! Any dog can deliver the mail but how many are willing to run down to the Doschers and pick you up a cold one?
Petal Pet Outfit
Item# BKC05 // $18
This outfit is fresh-picked fun! It includes:
A collar with ruffles of flower petals that fits the newest My American Girl® pets
A fuchsia flower headband
A butterfly toy that the newest pets can really carry
It's funny that Coconut gets a name but doesn't really model many of these special outfits... My level of caring on this particular outfit taps out at, "That poor creature." Coconut's next stop? Destroying Tokyo.
Cuddles & Cures Pet Set
Item# BKC07 // $22
A little tender loving care will have a furry friend feeling better in no time! This set includes:
A stethoscope for the doll to wear, so an aspiring veterinarian can listen to her patients' hearts
A bandage to help a hurt paw
An ice pack that the newest My American Girl® pets can really hold
Three pet X-rays
A progress-report list
An envelope for storing patient information
A pretend shot for giving "medicine"
A neck cone to keep pets from touching a sore spot
I love that this costs less than the pets themselves. Also, cone of shame is less cone and more flower...
Pet Grooming Set
Item# BKC09 // $30
Splish splash—it's time for a pet bath! This set includes:
A blue doll-sized apron to keep the groomer dry
A pet-sized bathing tub with a spot to add stickers spelling out the pet's name
A silver-colored tub stand with a storage shelf below
A faux shampoo bottle
A pet brush
A duck toy that the newest My American Girl® pets can really hold
Any bets on how long it'll take people to try and get that duckie as a replacement part? Have they tried already? That's about the only thing here that interests me, but y'know, wet dog is not a smell I want to even pretend to associate with my toys so there's that.
Treats & Eats Pet Set
Item# BKC11 // $16
Dinner is served! Girls can dish up a yummy meal to their My American Girl® pets. This set includes:
Two feeding bowls
A fun bone-shaped mat
Pretend treats that the newest My American Girl® pets can really carry
A treat jar that girls can decorate
Stickers for personalizing
Y'know, I love teal more than is probably healthy, but even I'm thinking this is a lot of teal back to back, guys... Maybe I'm just so incredibly bored with two pages of solid pet accessories... The fact that the feeding bowls say "chow" and "down" does tickle me, however.
Pet Celebration Set
Item# BKC13 // $22
Girls can throw their pets a paws-itively perfect party! This set includes:
A party hat for dolls
A "Happy Birthday" crown for the pet of honor
A cute pet birthday card
A pretend bone-shaped cake
A package for carrying her birthday surprise
A cupcake toy that the newest My American Girl® pets can really hold
Puppy does NOT look impressed. I feel your pain, pupster. I feel your pain.
Pet beds! Each is $26.
Princess Pet Bed.
(Not shown: Person who has just given up trying to pick the cat up off the bed for the last 15 minutes as the cat stubbornly holds on for dear life.)
Princess bed is my favorite by far.
Funky Pet Bed.
Not!ChocoChip just needs a phone for proper girl talk times.
Dreamy Daisy Pet Bed.
Possibly the most realistic of the bunch, which is why it wouldn't be my first or second choice, although the Funky one does make my eyes bleed out a little.
Travel Kennel
Item# BKC23 // $26
My American Girl® pets can travel in style in this comfortable carrier! The set includes:
A doll-sized pet kennel with a pretty paw-print pattern, shiny silvery accents, and a back pocket for accessories
A fleece blanket to make a soft bed for a furry friend
Decorative stickers for adding a pet's name
Because none of the creatures look like puppies as opposed to dogs, I'm trying to imagine an actual 8/9 year old trying to lug a full grown chocolate lab to the vet in this. I'm failing, miserably, but I might eventually stop snickering at the thought.
DONE. FINALLY.
Basically it's a lot of stuff that I think would have worked better if the Isabelle style of mix and match had been utilized (not counting the pet stuff because, well, that's clearly a line relaunch and I'm only here for the cat and maybe the Corgi when it goes on sale). I'm curious as to how I'll feel about any of this when I'm not fully in the "gotta move, gotta pack/unpack" mindset, though, as that does tend to block out EVERYTHING else in its path.
And finally, the pet line was revamped. Everyone who isn't Coconut got tossed out and all new un-named pets were brought in. They're poseable and the magnets in their mouths have been brought back for additional fun. Apparently children are no longer swallowing small magnetic toys, I guess? I dunno. They appear to be larger than the previous pets, although I still don't know by how much since none of the pets have had a standard size before. (The cats are frequently larger than the dogs so the scale is all wonky to say the least.)
We begin with Coconut her/himself:
Coconut™ the Puppy
Item# BKB77 // $28
This playful white Westie puppy is a wonderful friend for any American Girl® doll! Coconut has soft fur and a body that can be posed in different positions. A magnet in her mouth lets her hold a favorite toy.
You were cuter before, Coconut. But congrats on getting your magnet back!
Corgi Puppy
Item# BKB79 // $28
D'awww. You're no Meatloaf, but you're pretty damn cute, Corgi. One day I will buy you and name you Ducky. Also, I'm not copying all the write-ups for the pets because I'm lazy.
Chocolate Lab Puppy
Item# BKB81 // $28
If you were a black lab, I would buy you. But I already have Chocolate Chip and without the name, there's no reason they couldn't have made you black other than discrimination! (Or not wanting me to buy one and name it Lady and snuggle it when I'm missing my Lady dog.)
Dalmatian Puppy
Item# BKB83 // $28
Oddly enough, the Dalmation doesn't pop up with the new stuff for me, so instead you get a story to make up for that.
When I was little, there was a dalmation who lived around the corner from us. Her name, as many probably were/are, was Pepper. I was a girl scout and I'm old enough that when I was younger, we could go door to door selling cookies and wrapping paper for school. I used to hate having to ring Pepper's doorbell because she would, without fail, run to the door which had those little glass window panes on the side, and she would bark like a lunatic, with her teeth barred and spit flying. I was sure that without the door and glass between us, she would murder me happily. Some people think of 101 Dalmations, I think of Pepper's teeth.
Dalmation puppy won't be coming home with me. Also, it really shows the weirdness of the bodies, huh? They're still not soft and cuddly, but now they move! So... that's a thing.
Apricot Poodle Puppy
Item# BKB85 // $28
Stuffed poodles are always hit or miss. I call this one a miss, personally, but I won't judge those who love it.
Himalayan Kitten
Item# BKB87 // $28
Oh, Sassy. Only your price and my impending move and the expenses that go along with it are keeping us apart.
Jeweled Collar & Leash $12
Spiky Collar and Leash $12
Blossoms Collar and Leash $12
Leashes and collars and the spiky one has me dying. Dying!
Charm-ing Pet Collar $16
I'm outside the realm of being interested in the gimmick for this so the price alone has me laughing well before you factor in the shot of Chocolate Chip's nameless self trying to outrun the collar. :P
Pet Ballerina Outfit
Item# BKB97 // $18
Perfect for pets who love to dance! This adorable outfit includes:
A pink mesh tutu with an elastic waist to fit the newest My American Girl® pets
A silver tiara that secures to the pet's head with an elastic strap
A pink high-heeled shoe toy that the newest pets can really carry
Ohmyglob, this is adorable. Adorable! I lack the words beyond adorable and "eee!" I don't understand this reaction but I suspect it's all about the teeny tiny high heel.
Sporty Pet Outfit
Item# BKB99 // $18
This outfit is the right choice for a pet with sporty, energetic style! Includes:
A red hoodie that fits the newest My American Girl® pets
A visor for watching outdoor games
A rolled-up sports-page toy that the newest pets can really carry
Aww. I'll pass, but awww.
Preppy Pet Outfit
Item# BKC01 // $18
Preppy pets will appreciate this neat and sweet outfit! It includes:
A blue tennis-style skirt that fits the newest My American Girl® pets
A matching collar
A cute flower headband
A flower toy that the newest pets can really carry
That's right, teach kids to dress up cats! That won't end painfully, right? Riiiiiiiight. Now I want to dress up an AG cat and get it ready for its tennis date with Bruce Patman.
Pet Camping Outfit
Item# BKC03 // $18
Girls can get their newest My American Girl® pets ready to go camping! This outfit includes:
A green hat that fits securely around fluffy ears
A purple backpack with two pockets for treats or treasures
A fish toy that the newest pets can really carry
Look! You could have your pet make grocery runs like the dog in the China Bayles books! Any dog can deliver the mail but how many are willing to run down to the Doschers and pick you up a cold one?
Petal Pet Outfit
Item# BKC05 // $18
This outfit is fresh-picked fun! It includes:
A collar with ruffles of flower petals that fits the newest My American Girl® pets
A fuchsia flower headband
A butterfly toy that the newest pets can really carry
It's funny that Coconut gets a name but doesn't really model many of these special outfits... My level of caring on this particular outfit taps out at, "That poor creature." Coconut's next stop? Destroying Tokyo.
Cuddles & Cures Pet Set
Item# BKC07 // $22
A little tender loving care will have a furry friend feeling better in no time! This set includes:
A stethoscope for the doll to wear, so an aspiring veterinarian can listen to her patients' hearts
A bandage to help a hurt paw
An ice pack that the newest My American Girl® pets can really hold
Three pet X-rays
A progress-report list
An envelope for storing patient information
A pretend shot for giving "medicine"
A neck cone to keep pets from touching a sore spot
I love that this costs less than the pets themselves. Also, cone of shame is less cone and more flower...
Pet Grooming Set
Item# BKC09 // $30
Splish splash—it's time for a pet bath! This set includes:
A blue doll-sized apron to keep the groomer dry
A pet-sized bathing tub with a spot to add stickers spelling out the pet's name
A silver-colored tub stand with a storage shelf below
A faux shampoo bottle
A pet brush
A duck toy that the newest My American Girl® pets can really hold
Any bets on how long it'll take people to try and get that duckie as a replacement part? Have they tried already? That's about the only thing here that interests me, but y'know, wet dog is not a smell I want to even pretend to associate with my toys so there's that.
Treats & Eats Pet Set
Item# BKC11 // $16
Dinner is served! Girls can dish up a yummy meal to their My American Girl® pets. This set includes:
Two feeding bowls
A fun bone-shaped mat
Pretend treats that the newest My American Girl® pets can really carry
A treat jar that girls can decorate
Stickers for personalizing
Y'know, I love teal more than is probably healthy, but even I'm thinking this is a lot of teal back to back, guys... Maybe I'm just so incredibly bored with two pages of solid pet accessories... The fact that the feeding bowls say "chow" and "down" does tickle me, however.
Pet Celebration Set
Item# BKC13 // $22
Girls can throw their pets a paws-itively perfect party! This set includes:
A party hat for dolls
A "Happy Birthday" crown for the pet of honor
A cute pet birthday card
A pretend bone-shaped cake
A package for carrying her birthday surprise
A cupcake toy that the newest My American Girl® pets can really hold
Puppy does NOT look impressed. I feel your pain, pupster. I feel your pain.
Pet beds! Each is $26.
Princess Pet Bed.
(Not shown: Person who has just given up trying to pick the cat up off the bed for the last 15 minutes as the cat stubbornly holds on for dear life.)
Princess bed is my favorite by far.
Funky Pet Bed.
Not!ChocoChip just needs a phone for proper girl talk times.
Dreamy Daisy Pet Bed.
Possibly the most realistic of the bunch, which is why it wouldn't be my first or second choice, although the Funky one does make my eyes bleed out a little.
Travel Kennel
Item# BKC23 // $26
My American Girl® pets can travel in style in this comfortable carrier! The set includes:
A doll-sized pet kennel with a pretty paw-print pattern, shiny silvery accents, and a back pocket for accessories
A fleece blanket to make a soft bed for a furry friend
Decorative stickers for adding a pet's name
Because none of the creatures look like puppies as opposed to dogs, I'm trying to imagine an actual 8/9 year old trying to lug a full grown chocolate lab to the vet in this. I'm failing, miserably, but I might eventually stop snickering at the thought.
DONE. FINALLY.
Basically it's a lot of stuff that I think would have worked better if the Isabelle style of mix and match had been utilized (not counting the pet stuff because, well, that's clearly a line relaunch and I'm only here for the cat and maybe the Corgi when it goes on sale). I'm curious as to how I'll feel about any of this when I'm not fully in the "gotta move, gotta pack/unpack" mindset, though, as that does tend to block out EVERYTHING else in its path.
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Date: 2014-07-07 06:45 pm (UTC)I'd like to know why there are so many different dogs though and only one cat. Discrimination! Boo, AG, boo. I do like the Corgi though, and the chocolate lab is pretty cute.
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Date: 2014-07-08 01:37 am (UTC)Rude, AG. Just rude.
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Date: 2014-07-11 01:11 am (UTC)*snickersnort*
I like to glom your AG posts, especially at the end of a long day, because they make me laugh. The idea of Bruce Patman having to deal with a pissed off Siamese cat on a (grass!) tennis court leaves me in stitches :D