American Girl Doll News

Today was so crazy that I forgot to post about Samantha in the morning, but I didn't forget that today is Samantha's birthday! She was born this day in 1895, which makes her 121 today. In her book, Samantha's birthday party gets ruined by her annoying neighbor Eddie, so to cheer her up, her cousins Agatha and Agnes take her to the city to a ice cream parlor! What are you doing for Samantha's birthday? I'm doing nothing, I don't have her.

Today felt like a Friday because all we did at school today was help my teacher take down decorations and play on a math site, but it is a Wednesday because we have tests tomorrow, Friday and Tuesday! (For all of you non-American friends, Monday is our national holiday Memorial Day, so there is no school. If you are American, then you probably know why we have off Monday.) And today felt like a Monday because Miraculous Ladybug wasn't nominated for a Teen Choice Award. And Family Guy was. The shoutout is going to this week: Cockeysville, Maryland! COMMENT DISCUSSION QUESTION: What's the number one thing on earth besides anything related to American Girl? MY ANSWER: The outdoors. I just successfully got a recycling bin in my school for the upcoming school year! Too bad I won't be there next year.... gotta go, I have to write a email to the principal of my future school!

Let's all face it, sometimes I forget that American Girl dolls are $115. And probably you do too. But, in my opinion, that is a bit expensive. (But I still love AG) Some kids have no American Girl dolls, let alone 31 dolls. So, I made a list of American Girl alternatives because I was bored. Not with American Girl dolls, but the End Of Grade test on reading is tomorrow and I was bored while studying. My Life As Dolls Price: $27.97 Where to find them: Walmart Ethnicity Groups: Caucasian, African-American (pictured), Latina Special Needs Items: Wheelchair Our Generation Dolls Price: $24.99 to $34.99 Where to find them: Target Ethnicity Groups: Cacucasian (pictured), African-American, Biracial Special Needs Items: None Journey Girls Dolls Price: $39.99 Where to find them: Toys R Us Ethnicity Groups: African American, Cacucasian (pictured), Biracial, Asian American Special Needs Items: Wheelchair Dollie And Me Dolls Price: $39.95 Where to find them: Kohl's Ethnicity Groups: Cacuasian, Latina (Pictured), African-American Special Needs Items: None Madame Alexander Dolls Price: $44.95 to $79.95 Where to find them: Online Ethnicity Groups: Cacucasian (Pictured), Biracial, African-American, Special Needs Items: None Springfield Dolls Price: $21.99 to $29.99 Where to find them: Michael's and Jo-Ann's Ethnicity Groups: Cacucasian (Pictured), African-American, Latina Special Needs Items: None These are just a few American Girl alternatives. I'm sure that there are a lot more out there. COMMENT DISCUSSION QUESTION: How many AG dolls do you have? MY ANSWER: 31. You guys probably knew that,

I found the images for the Wellie Wishers books. The first one is called The Riddle Of The Robin, and it's about the redhead, who's name is Willa. "A robin has moved into the garden, and the Wellie Wishers couldn’t be more excited! As they care for the robin, they learn new things about what birds like to do and eat. But one day, the robin disappears! Will the girls be able to find the robin and his secret? Animal-lover Willa is on the case! This story tells how Willa learns to take lead and that things are not always what they seem! Includes fun activities for girls and parents to do together." Here is a peek inside of the book. The next book is called The Muddily-Puddily Show. It is about the Chinese-American Wellie Wisher, who's name is Emerson. No, not from Rockstar13studios. "The Wellie Wishers are putting on a show, and Emerson is in charge! There are lots of good ideas – but some need work. Ashlyn can’t see inside her pumpkin costume, Willa has a touch of stage-fright, and Kendall has no idea how to make weather effects onstage! Will Emerson learn to take direction so the show can go on? This story tells how Emerson learns to listen and that by working together, everyone can shine! Includes fun activities for girls and parents to do together." Here is a peek inside the book: The last book is called Ashlyn's Unsurprise Party, and is about the Wellie Wisher who is tan, Ashlyn. "When Camille loses two teeth in one day, Ashlyn decides to cheer up her friend by throwing a party. The party is meant to be a secret so the other WellieWishers will be surprised too, but a rainstorm and other woes are on the horizon! Will Ashlyn accept help from her friends in order to get everything done? This story tells how Ashlyn learns to rely on others and that good friends can be the best surprise of all! Includes fun activities for girls and parents to do together." Here is a peek inside the book: I think these books are cute! I would have liked them when I was younger. I'm glad American Girl are finally catering to the market that are too old for Bitty Babies but not young enough for a full-size American Girl doll. It makes me sad when I see a 4 year old carry around a doll with terrible hair. I might get Willa and rename her Beverly to act as Maryellen's little sister. COMMENT DISCUSSION QUESTION: If you could make one thing leak pronto, what would you choose? MY ANSWER: Tenney's collection.

Season 2 is over for Me My Camera and Diabetes! COMMENT DISCUSSION QUESTION: How did you find my site? MY ANSWER: I created this site, so I've been on since the beginning.

This new, all white outfit leaked on eBay. This outfit is too plain for my taste. I hope it's just a prototype of something else.

One year ago today, My American Girl was relaunched as Truly Me! I still can't believe it's been a year of Truly Me- it feels like yesterday my sister accidentally called them "Just Like You". Also, in related news, one year ago today I got Grace's French Bakery after months of waiting! Such a funny coincidence. COMMENT DISCUSSION QUESTION: Do you have any American Girl Today/Just Like You/My American Girl/Truly Me dolls? MY ANSWER: Yes! In order of purchase, I have #16 (Ivy), #30 (Sierra), #59 (Sydney), #13 (Anna), #24 (Abigail), #47 (Ocean), #44 (Summer), #21 (Shelly), #49 (April) and #60 (Jade).

Finally, the Virtual Doll for my newest doll, Jade, is out! #VirtualDolls

To celebrate the EOG tests (that stands for End Of Grade Test for all of you people who don't live in North Carolina) being next week and after the EOG tests, the school year is pretty much over, I am doing 5 fun facts about American Girl! 1- In Europe and Australia, McKenna Shoots For The Stars was released as Shooting For The Stars. Maybe because AG dolls weren't popular in Europe and Australia at the time? They sure are now. 2- Lindsey lasted a year and a half. 3- Excluding the Girl of the Year dolls, Cecile and Marie-Grace were the shortest available dolls ever with 2 years, 11 months and 29 days of availability, beating out Caroline's 3 years, 3 months and 14 days. 4- Grace's movie was only shown on television in Canada, a first for American Girl. 5- The "new" Pomeranian Puppy was first released in 2014 as a Costco exclusive, along with a few other pets. Maybe they will become available later? So, that's it!

American Girl is testing their dolls to see if they could sell them for $98 in certain areas of the country. I am so happy! My reaction is above QUESTION OF THE POST: Go to americangirl.com and check if dolls are $98 in your town. Are they $98 or $115? MY ANSWER: Shoot! They are $115 in Charlotte.

Today is Kit's Birthday! She was born this day in 1923, which makes her 93 today. In her books, her Aunt Millie comes to visit and throws Kit a penny-pincher party. What are you doing for Kit's birthday? I'm filming Different with her- of course I can work and celebrate at the same time!