I Just Can't Walk Away

New AG stuff dropped for preorder today but I'm too tired to do it justice today, so quickly it's going to have to be.

https://www.americangirl.com/collections/modern-era-dolls


Wellie Wisher sized historical dolls, kinda. Re-imagined for today.

We'll edit pics in later when I have time, but for now, links will do, maybe?
( Now with pics and more commentary! You're uh, welcome? I'm sorry? )

All the dolls have Preorder Ship Date of May 1st, btw.




Samantha: The Next Chapter Hardcover Book // $30
Item#JNR10
Adult fans can continue Samantha Parkington’s story in this historical-fiction novel set in 1920 New York City. Now 25 years old, Samantha is working hard to educate women in New York about suffrage and encourage them to vote in their first presidential election that fall. But when Samantha’s large inheritance, including her childhood Mount Bedford home, is stolen in a shocking scheme, she goes from socialite to shop girl overnight and experiences a very different side of New York City living in a boarding house. Searching for clues regarding the theft of her inheritance, she infiltrates the business of a notorious criminal in New York City. Determined as ever, Samantha will do whatever it takes to find answers and save her family’s legacy. 256 pages. Hardcover. Author: Fiona Davis.
Please note:
The images depicted on the book-cover artwork are preliminary. Final designs and color may vary.
Ships by October 13
  New book, new book! Sam as an adult! Well, 25. Still!!! Excited and fully expecting it to fail to live up to my own expectations but NEW BOOK. Can't be as bad as Sweet Valley Confidential, right?
Right?
eta: Yeah, I still have misgivings about how this is going to go, specifically given how this feels a bit like a retread on some of Nellie's arc. But there is a vast difference between children and adults and their experiences, so I'm willing to be cautiously optimistic. Or whatever I actually am, where I'm thrilled at a new historical book with an actual story but also not totally sure about the content of such story. Whatever that is, that's where I am.
  I very much hope this does well, and is done well, so we get more Legacy books.


Okay, this one was announced earlier, but since we're discussing Anniversary things, I feel like it'll slot in nicely here. Coming May 12, we've got this book:

The Making of American Girl Hardcover Book // $40
Item#JNP35
Enjoy an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the early days of American Girl with this beautifully crafted hardcover book. Drawing on an unprecedented exploration of our archives, it traces the brand’s evolution chronologically, beginning with the first historical characters—Samantha, Kirsten, and Molly.
Turn the pages to discover the origins of American Girl magazine, the development of additional characters, and the debut of the first American Girl Place in Chicago. Examine never-before-seen product designs and original catalogue pages. Explore early character concepts, historical research references, and illustration sketches.
Following the company from founder Pleasant Rowland’s handwritten business plan on a yellow legal pad to the realization of her vision, this book offers an intimate look at the creative journey that shaped American Girl. 288 pages. Hardcover.
  This sounds right up my nerdy little heart's alley, so I should probably get around to preordering it ASAP.

There are other things I've missed in the last however long, and depending on my weekend, we might loop back and get as many of them as I can, or I might just hit the ones that spark my own interest.

But overall, I actually think this is a really cute idea and that it was done pretty well based on what we can see right now. A lot of fandom does not agree, but AG fandom has long been a toxic cesspool that would make its own characters cry out in frustration so... it is what it is, I suppose. For the most part, I think the dolls are cute and that the outfits were given more than a passing glance at their history in their re-imagining. The lower than a regular AG doll price point means that there's a higher chance someone can buy these, or buy multiple, and they're not just yet another re-release of the same dolls.

I wouldn't be mad if they released the outfits/accessories in the 18inch size, but I also understand why they wouldn't, since the size of the dolls has varied so much over the last 40-freakin'-years and it would be opening themselves up to a whole host of complaints. I hope there's more in store for their anniversary year because I am a greedy, greedy girl who needs little wisps of happy to keep me from burning the universe down around me.


Please excuse the numerous typos before, but I was doing all of that on my phone, so we're all lucky it was at all close to something you could read and understand.

Just a little late with the official pics/links. Ah well. There's also a bunch of letter sticker patches but I kinda don't care about that. Sorry.

( Historical Release! )

I believe I owe a review of sorts on Samantha's new holiday set, yes? Well, let's get down to business.

First things first, I don't believe this thing is worth $64 and I'm not really sure I could buy it as the dress being BF's going rate of $34 if only because that would mark the teaset as worth $30. If you swapped the two prices though, I could see it though it still vexes me greatly that there's only one cup. Dammit, AG, if Samantha is supposed to be my friend we need to have tea together.

Rant aside, let's begin.

Sadly, this dress does not fit my PM Samantha. It wiggled onto her, struggling mightily the whole way, but would not velcro in the back and I didn't want to force it since the lace feels really delicate and I didn't want to bork it up. So Sam will continue to use Nellie's while Nellie goes a little more modern.

As such, #50 will be showcasing this set. Huzzah!

On the dress side of the set, you get a dress, black tights, black 'boots' (that are best seen in Nellie's wearing of them), and a white lace bow which is attached to one of those pony-o things.

( Pics or it didn't happen? )

Overall, if you think about it as a tea set for one price and a dress for another, it's not awful, but I still wouldn't buy this full price without a code to off-set shipping or something. I think the dress will happily be folded into my holiday dress collection and the tea set will probably sit there, untouched for awhile. :P

Note to self: Next time you're in a pissy mood, just make yourself a milkshake. Small or medium works best. Then sit back and enjoy the lack of wanting to murder everyone around you.

( hey, slow it down )

The Last Unicorn may have followed me home when I was out this afternoon. *whistles innocently*


For whatever reason, I actually love the hell out of this song. Go figure. Usually I don't give much of a damn about any given A.I. winner/runner-up, but hey. There are exceptions, usually on a song-by-song basis.

Rude. I had no intention of watching Parenthood until Lauren Graham joined the cast. Then I find out that Mae Whitman will be her daughter on the show and dude, I'm sold right there. Because what I needed was another TV show. :P

I was bored. So to counteract the lingering feeling of hate yesterday brought, I'll bore you senseless with my dolly love. MUHAHAHA!


( I could do with a drink right about now )

( How to assemble a doll bed in five easy steps. )

Really, step five is the most important of all.

This is not my week and it's only, barely, Tuesday. I get back into AG and what do they do? "Archive" Sam and Nellie. So. Hmm. I'm torn. I could, in theory I suppose, return Ruthie and snag a Nellie or Sam's stuff if they'd let me.

Or I can just hope that my itty bit of OT this week will allow me to snag anything I want.

Or suck it up and move on.

OR beg shamelessly for mismas presents from people.

I need to go see if Widge is awake.