Kohl's report

[impy]

Bah, I tried to write this on my phone while Mums was in the grocery store but it wouldn't update so we'll try it the old fashioned way.
Finally made it to Kohl's tonight to look at Lea and the Wellies. I've gotta say, my memory of Kohl's was pretty spot on, sadly enough. Ours is such a strange department store and yet I know some people are ride or die about their Kohl's. Eh. Mums and I wandered around and couldn't easily find the toys, so when the aisle split, she went left and I went right. I lingered at the first bit of Halloween leftovers I found and then made my way around until I found the AG displays.
It was damn near 9pm so the store was pretty trashed in places, but I've gotta say that I wasn't filled with pure AG magic. I suspect the spider security wrap warping the boxes had something to do with that. On the other hand, Lea and the Wellies aren't exactly super high on my want lists so that probably also played a big part. If I hadn't gotten Lea earlier in the year, being able to pick out my own angry one would have been pretty nice so I'm not complaining about the availability. I'm not one of the ones screaming, "But the exclusivity of the line is goooooooonnnnnneeeeeeee!" and falling to my knees in super drama queen mode. I just lost interest in Lea awhile back. So ultimately I decided I would either buy her dress online (since it seems the free shipping and code do work together) or come back and see if it was still there later, if I was feeling lucky.

On to the Wellies. First up, I wasn't kidding about the security wrap warping the boxes. Very sad. Also, the only doll that didn't have at least one version wrapped up in anti theft devices was Camille. Granted, I only saw two of her, but still. Willa wasn't there at all and wasn't there whenever Jess went (Tuesday or Wednesday) so I don't know if we never got her or she sold out or what. Still, I'd say that's a pretty good indicator that she's the most popular one.
The next thing I learned was that Ashlyn is pretty cute in person, though I can see why it doesn't really translate to photos as easily as some. It's hard to describe, but as someone who photographs badly, I can relate. :P Emerson remains super cute and I've decided that I will next get Kendall because a) she's adorable in person and if I had the money, I'd have caved right then and there and b) she and Emerson are apparently the closest in the episodes, so it seems only fitting to bring her home to be Emerson's friend.
Camille I'm on the fence about. Character wise, I think she's my favorite. I'm a sucker for a space cadet and we have that freckle by the eye thing in common. But the two in store looked very, very blank. And not in a "that's fitting" kind of way, either. She still has my favorite outfit, though again one of the ones in the store had... issues. I dunno if it's because kids have been playing with her or what, however. I'm glad to have gotten to see them in person because it helped me decide what else in the collection I want. I don't really care for the PJs and they didn't have the ballet costume, sadly. So I'm hoping that they get some new stuff for the new year and not just the two new books coming down the pike. Speaking of which, why did I think their books would be larger and more picture book size?

And now I need some popcorn because people are really tripping all over themselves bemoaning the availability of the dolls in Kohl's and TRU. I hope things get messy before they get better because I need some entertainment.

Oh, I wound up falling in love with some Halloween cat guest towels but decided against them because they wouldn't really get used for anything that wouldn't make me cringe. Instead I bought Mums a vivid blue towel so that if Widget tries to steal it, she'll be able to find it easily. He's stolen just about every other towel in the house. Lord knows what the hell he's doing with them.

Comments

[snarky-imp.livejournal.com]

Heh, the only part of the store I didn't walk by was whatever was after/along with the men's because it's about as far away from toys as you could possibly get. Where was this map earlier when I planned my assault? :p It's good to know that they're all set up about the same.

I will say, those guest towels were soft as can be. Good to know the clothes are worth a look if I venture in again beyond toys.

They had spider wrap on all the Leas and most of the Wellies. At work I believe I have successfully attached and detached spider wrap once each. Maybe twice on the taking it off. Otherwise it requires an act of God, a sacrifice, and about thirteen miracles. I suspect I'm not the only one with this problem because no one puts 'em on if they can help it.

I'm gonna go with Willa just being popular then based on your report and others I've heard. Not having seen her in person, I'm not 100% sure, but she's down towards the bottom of my Wellie list for the same reason (she'll be loved by everyone else more.) I don't remember seeing the cat, just a sea of turtles. If I go with Mums for her doctor's appointment, I'll stop in and look again since it's right there. I don't even remember seeing the sloth, though.

[tanz-fanatika.livejournal.com]

I should have typed up the map before, but I am only helpful after the fact. Heh. I was probably half awake when I read your other mentions of Kohl's. I took a 4-hour nap yesterday evening and then went back to bed at 1am and just got up now, so I actually feel rested for the first time in...awhile.

[snarky-imp.livejournal.com]

It's helpful to know should I venture into another Kohl's around here since sense of direction is pretty much non existent if I start to think about it at all.

Huzzah for sleep!