News about American Girl

Maybe you have heard already the sad news for more than 100 people working for American Girl in Wisconsin. Madelon sent me a link to an article that you can read by clicking here. They will be closing the distribution facility and that is not a great sign not just for the workers but doll lovers as well.

I have been writing about dolls and doll play now for almost 8 years and I have seen the trends come and go, but these dolls have proven that they have had staying power. This turn of events maybe a sign of more downsizing to come though I hope that is not the case.

As a customer, doll enthusiast, mother and aunt these dolls and their company have enhanced our lives tremendously. We will continue to report on the Dolly World News as we here it. Thank you Madelon for forwarding the article to us.

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Madelon's Look At Maryellen's Airstream

Recently  Madelon went to American Girl to see the new releases. We  are so excited to see the new Airstream and now we get a closer look with Madelon's photos. 

"I am in love with Maryellen's Airstream. Although it is made of plastic, the Airstream is beautiful and large." 

"Currently priced at $350.00.  The campfire is sold separately for $50"

Thank you Madleon for sharing these with us. We would love to hear what you think. Leave us a comment here or email us at karenmowen@gmail.com

Madelon's $10 American Girl Doll Gold Boot fun find!

Today Madelon shares her $10 American Girl Doll Fun Find...

"American Girl released at least 5 new pair of footwear  in January at $10 each. I am very impressed with the selections and price. Having realized during a photo session I did for a Doll Diaries Throwback Thursday on doll shoes many years ago, I own over 300 pairs of doll shoes." 

"Many came with outfits that my mother collected for my daughters, but most I hand selected.  I guess I am a fan of doll shoes. At times, American Girl boots sell for $14 to $16. I am happy the price on these slip-ins is $10."

Great find Madelon! Thank you for sharing with us here today. We would love to hear from you so please leave us a comment here or email us at karenmowen@gmail.com 

Happy New Year 2018 and Welcome To Luciana Vega

Happy New Year, 2018 is off to a great start with the introduction today of Luciana Vega. I am really impressed with American Girl for this years GOTY. What most impresses me is that I feel like American Girl has seen past the traditional idea of what little girls want and has started to catch up to today's modern tween. That being said the price point of American Girl does put much of the collection out ot reach of the average tween family budget but they have taken steps that I believe are valuable with their American Girl Book line.

 These type of dook kits are some of the best things American Girl has published in the last few years. These are often priced around $25 and contain wonderful crafts and doll play ideas that get creativity pumping and girls thinking and playing. Gone are the days of just playing mommy or doing dolls hair, we are now moving in the direction that tweens are in ways of science, conservation, art and sport.  I have to say Well done American Girl this is a doll lovers dream come true and a delight to see.  The book description is shown below and you can click it for the amazon listing. ( I am not an amazon affiliate, I make no money if you do)
"Every girl has a dream job. Whether it’s to be an astronaut, toy engineer, veterinarian, paleontologist, or an architect, the sky is the limit! In this book, girls will learn some of the fun ways they and their doll can learn and play in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math. Crafts include a spacesuit, stethoscope, drafting desk, large telescope, soundboard, safety goggles, model home out of craft sticks, head lamp, and a magnifying glass."

Welcome 2018, we hope that you are off to a great start and that you will continue to inspire us to strive for greatness and reaching our full potential.
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What Madelon's Mom got her for her Birthday And Christmas This Year!

Madelon is a very lucky adult doll collector who shares her passion freely with all of us. Today however it is Madelon's Mother who has really blown me away with her fun finds, I guess it is easy to see where Madelon gets her knack, drive and love of dolls.

Madelon's mother has been collecting, locating and tracking down items that have been on Madelon's dolly wish list for a long time and I think it is safe to say blew Madelon away this holiday season!

From Felicity's Carriage to Julie's Table and everything in between it is simply amazing!

I love the desk!

Just look the lid lifts!

Just looking at these photos you can feel the excitement, see the quality in the older pieces that are part of the reason the older American Girl items are so collectable and valuable!

Is there anything here in the photos that might even be on your own wish list? I know there are several that would be on mine!

Oh the Island life!

The cotton candy! Oh my! I love this so much!

Well done Madelon's Mom and lucky Madelon for sharing these treasured finds and beautiful gifts with all of us here today. Doll collectors delights, doll play marvels and so much fun to see.
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More Madelon Fun Finds From The AG New York Store, what is your favorite find?

My favorite new piece from the new releases is the snack stand-always a sucker for AG food items

I love the details and the chips!

Festive reindeer pjs reduced to $10! Such a great find Madelon!

I love the slippers!

On the left the AG dress reduced to $15 and the My Life AS Dress Madelon got that was $10!

it is all in the details for sure!

both would be lovely to have!

Was $39, Madelon got it for $15!

Always so well packaged!

Thank you Madelon for your photos and your fun finds! 
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Create Your Own Dolls and more from Madelon's trip to the AG New York Store

Madelon has filled my inbox with some delightful images of the Dolls you create section of the NY AG store. The one above reminds me of my sister Bre! Always had the most (and still does) wonderful curly blonde hair!

It is easier than ever now to see yourself or your doll lover in the eyes and features of each of these dolls.

The new boy face molds have no teeth showing and I think he is super cute!

I think this is a wonderful idea and the selection so you can make your dolls truly your own!

The mix and match section looks ready for spring!

I do love the spring colors

Thank you Madelon for sharing more of your visit to the AG store in New York with us today. We all wish we could have been there with you!
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American Girl , Truly Me Boy Dolls...

Madelon very kindly went to the store and caught some wonderful images of the new Truly Me Boy Dolls. I am really excited to finally see these dolls in stores and soon in the hands of doll lovers everywhere.

When I started my doll blog the idea of and the debate over American Girl Dolls having boy counterparts was out of the question. When I interviewed the PR rep for American Girl at the opening of the Lynnwood Store in Washington State many years ago I posed the question and I got the stock answer of no, it is not a way we feel the company should go at this time. Well I am glad that not only did they come around to the idea but now they are expanding the line.

With the addition of more boy dolls to the line, the ideas for more crafts, accessories and doll based activities have me quite excited. In life I find it so interesting that as women and girls we look for and fight for equal treatment and rights in this life and that same fight had to be made for equality in the dolly world too. I am impressed by American Girl and their new line of boys. It gives me hope and pleasure to see such attention to detail and care put back into such a beautiful doll line.  These are my opinions of course and kindly lent photos of Madelon.
I hope you get to see, hold and bring home a new truly me boy doll to your collection very soon.
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Have you seen the Only At american Girl Exclusive?

Thanks to Madleon we can see the new Only At American Girl items in store for the holidays! This dress is stunning!

I love the gloves don't you?

Special on Mary Ellen's Skating Outfit!

Also a great instore promo! If you can stop into the store like Madelon did for her birthday trip!
Madelon than you so much for sharing photos with us today and Happy Birthday!
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Madelon's Visit With Z!

Madelon shares her visit to the store to see Z!

What are your thoughts on her packaging? I am still not loving the new boxes.

I love the camera and video camera in her set dashboard one too!

Madelon brought her home!

I think this is the most beautiful doll and I love her meet outfit and her eyes!
Good find Madelon. Thank you for sharing your trip and your new doll with us today.
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