American Girl Doll News

Here is the WHOLE holiday release. First, the dollies! Melody Doll And Book- $115- YASS! I got her! Truly Me #65- I like this doll, but she resembles my Emily. Truly Me #66- YES. Christmas list. YES. Click here to see Melody's stuff. Now, on to the BeForever stuff! Maryellen's Strawberry Outfit- $28 I like this. It's a bit childish, but Maryellen can pull off everything. Except her birthday dress. That's for Lea to wear. Maryellen's Christmas Party Outfit- $36 YES YES YESS TAKE MY MONEY AMERICAN GIRL TAKE MY MONEY! I'm paying them $365 of my own savings today! Maryellen's Fridge And Food Set- $150- It's a bit more pricey than I have liked, but I still want it! Christmas list! Maryellen's Party Punch Set- $38- $38 for THIS? No thank you, AG. Make your sales go up by making a doll with a disability, not raising the prices. You are going against your own character, Felicity! Maryellen's Holiday Cookie Set- $38- This looks like a fun Christmas cookie set! However, I have the holiday baking set from 2012, so I won't be getting this one. Julie's New Year's Eve Outfit- $32- Didn't Julie wear a blue version of Ivy's New Year's Outfit to New Year's? But that doesn't matter anymore because there's no more illustrations. Anyways, I like it. Christmas list! Josefina's Festival Outfit- $32- Anything for Josefina I like. I like this because it's for Josefina, and Josefina slays everything. Josefina's Navidad Outfit- $34- JOSEFINA LOOKS AWESOME IN BLUE OMG OMG Rebecca's Menorah And Dreidel Set- $36- Rebecca's BeForever collection has been erasing her Jewish heritage, so I'm glad that this set has been made. I'm excited to get this set for Lindsey, Beckie and Samantha! (I know that canon Samantha isn't Jewish, but Beckie and Samantha are twins because I got Samantha the day after I got Beckie) Onto the Truly Me stuff! Salon Chair And Wrap Set- $60- I like this- but I have the salon chair from 2013 so I won't be getting this. Hair Salon Scene- $15- 15 DOLLARS JUST FOR THIS? No, thanks. Truly Blue Hairstyling Caddy- $50- I have no room for this. Hairstyle Essentials Set- $20- I might get this when I'm missing a mist bottle. Otherwise, no. Ready To Style Hair Care Kit- $24- This is really cute! I might get it sometime. Gourmet Kitchen Set- $225- This will be very nice in my dollhouse! Yes, I would like this. Waffle Breakfast Set- $24- I LOVE DOLL FOOD! Lasanga Dinner Set- $24- YESS! Blender And Milkshake Set- $24- This would be PERFECT for the diner! Sparkle And Spin Ice Skating Outfit- $38- I think Beth would rock this! Enchanting Winter Outfit- $36- I like this outfit a lot! Merry Magenta Outfit- $36- YESS! I never thought that American Girl would ever make a holiday dress better than the Gorgeous Gold Dress from last year, but boy was I wrong! Dining Table And Chairs- $85- This is awesome! Too bad I already have a table for my dollhouse. Golden Sparkles Outfit- $36- This outfit is so cute! Me want. Holiday Penguin PJs- $24- AWESOME! AWESOME! AWESOME! Even though this clashes, I think it will be fun mixing and matching to my content! Christmas Eve Set- $32- I think this is so cute! If you made it to the end, a virtual piece of the cookie cake my Mom made for Melody's debut for you! Now to start working on my Christmas list! COMMENT DISCUSSION QUESTION: BeForever, Girl Of The Year or Truly Me? MY ANSWER: BeForever

To make room for Truly Me #65 and #66, American Girl retired Truly Me #41 and #43. It is confirmed on American Girl's Facebook page: "Hi (insert name here), the CLD64 (#41) and CLD66 (#43) are no longer available. Hope you like the new options!" I didn't really care for #41 (the doll on the left) because she looks exactly like Ruthie, just with green eyes, but I was wanting #43. Ugh! AMERICAN GIRL TRIVIA: The first two Truly Me dolls to be retired were Truly Me #9 and Truly Me #10, who were both retired in 2004. COMMENT DISCUSSION QUESTION: Do you have any retired dolls? Who do you have? MY ANSWER: Yes! I have Nicki, Chrissa, Lanie, Ruthie, Kanani, Caroline, Saige, Isabelle, Felicity, Grace, Marisol, Emily, Lindsey and Molly.

Yes. I know that today's Melody's day, but a new Truly Me outfit just leaked! It's so cute. YES. MELODY WILL SLAY THIS. This is the headband: This is the shirt: This is the jumper that we've already seen: All I can say is that Melody will look awesome in this! AMERICAN GIRL TRIVIA: Felicity had a "Elegant Tea Party" for her debut in 1991. COMMENT DISCUSSION QUESTION: Who's your newest doll? MY ANSWER: Melody! She's not on the header yet because I haven't taken her picture.

Live from the American Girl store in Charlotte, North Carolina, it's the Melody Release Live Stream! This exciting stream starts at 8:30 Eastern time.

First of all, a round of applause to Melody! Today she debuted as the 100th American Girl doll! YAY! MELODY! Next, not one, not two, but NINE new American Girl books have been listed on Amazon! First, Melody's getting a mystery! It's called "The Lady's Slipper". Here's the plot: "Melody is impressed by her sophisticated new friend, Leah Roth, but she wishes her cousin Val would stop being so standoffish to Leah! Melody meets Leah's grandfather, Dr. Roth, a botanist who escaped the Nazis and brought a rare and valuable Lady's Slipper orchid with him to America. When Melody's own grandfather becomes a suspect in a burglary, Melody turns to Val and Leah for help. Yet Leah seems to be hiding something. Something to do with her grandfather that could hurt all of them. Can Melody catch the orchid thief before it's too late? Author: Emma Carlson Berne. 192 pages. Paperback. Ages 8+" Next, Maryellen's getting her second mystery. It's called "The Runaway". Here's the plot: "Scooter, Maryellen's pudgy pet dachshund, may be lazy, but he's one of the family, and Maryellen loves him dearly. And he never misses a meal! So when Scooter doesn't show up at dinnertime, she's worried. Maryellen launches a search--and discovers some strange goings-on in her neighborhood. With the help of her friends and family, the search for Scooter takes Maryellen from the streets of Daytona Beach to the rocket launchpad at Cape Canaveral! Author: Alison Hart. 232 pages. Paperback. Ages 8+" Finally, Julie's getting her first new mystery under the BeForever banner. It's called "Message In A Bottle". Here's the plot: "When Julie visits Gold Moon Ranch, a farming commune in California's gold rush country, the back-to-the-land lifestyle seems idyllic at first. But peculiar problems keep cropping up almost as if someone was trying to shut down the commune! Then, on a secret trip to an abandoned gold mine, Julie stumbles on a mysterious message that hints at long-lost treasure. Julie is desperate to find it before danger closes in on Gold Moon Ranch. Author: Kathryn Reiss. 216 pages. Paperback. Ages 8+" All three mysteries have the release date of February 9, 2017. Next, the Wellie Wishers are getting three new books! The first one is called The Mystery Of Mr. E and has the release date of April 27, 2017. Here it is: "There's a new friend in the garden -- a big, shaggy dog with the mysterious name of Mr. E! The dog loves to play, so when he suddenly disappears, the Wellie Wishers are worried. They search high and low and find paw prints, but no dog. What has happened to Mr. E? The Wellie Wishers are about to get the surprise of their lives!" The next one is called The Rainstorm Brainstorm and has the release date of April 27, 2017. It is about Kendall. Here it is: "It's Aunt Miranda's birthday! The Wellie Wishers want to give her something special, but they can't agree on what it should be. Then Kendall discovers the Tomorrow Pile. What looks like a bunch of old, dirty, broken things to the other girls looks like cool fun stuff with lots of potential to Kendall! Can the girls work together to create something wonderful for Aunt Miranda? 88 pages. Paperback. Author Valerie Tripp. Ages 5+" The last book is called Camille's Mermaid Tale and has the release date of February 9, 2017. It is about Camille. Here it is: "Camille loves the ocean -- the warm sand, the pretty shells, and the sparkling waves that tickle her toes. Sometimes she even imagines that she's a mermaid with whales and dolphins for friends! When the other Wellie Wishers see how much Camille misses her summers by the sea, they want to help -- but how can four girls turn a garden into an ocean? 104 pages. Paperback. Author: Valerie Tripp. Ages 5" And, last but not least, the grand finale. There is no new BeForever doll coming out in 2017, but these three titles releasing on February 9, 2017 have the same author as the Felicity books and the titles seem Felicity-ish. So that means....... that............ FELICITY IS COMING BACK! HOORAY! HOORAY! HOORAY! The three titles are A Stand For Independence, Love And Loyalty and Gunpowder And Tea Cakes. AMERICAN GIRL TRIVIA: Felicity will be the second BeForever to rerelease. Hoping Kirsten's after Felicity because she's the only original doll I don't have! COMMENT DISCUSSION QUESTION: Who's pumped for the Melody Live Stream in a couple of hours?

First, how many of you stayed off electronics all day yesterday? Not me! I failed a challenge that I started! UGH! On another note, there is only ONE MORE DAY until Melody comes out! Well, there's exactly a year until Nanea, the Hawaiian BeForever doll, comes out, but Melody's release is WAY closer. So, to entertain you while you wait, I made a puzzle of Melody that can ONLY be played on this post! Here it is: On a unrelated note, it has been confirmed by @pinkaglover on Instagram that AGDN has been mixing up the numbers for the new Truly Me dolls that are set to come out tomorrow! The doll that resembles Josefina is #66 and the doll that resembles Emily is #65. Have fun playing! P.S: Due to demand by AGDancer, American Girl Trivia is back! AMERICAN GIRL TRIVIA: Melody is set to be the 100th American Girl doll. 14 Girl of the Years plus 66 Truly Me dolls plus 15 Historical Characters plus 7 Best Friends equals 102 dolls. COMMENT DISCUSSION QUESTION: Ask me questions for the Melody Release Live Stream, happening tomorrow at 8:30 Eastern time!

Today is Ruthie's birthday! She was born this day in 1933, which makes her 83 today. Any questions for me to answer during the Melody live stream?

Tomorrow, I'm taking a big challenge. It is a really big challenge, and I want you to take it with me. It will be so much fun! The challenge is to: NOT USE ELECTRONICS ALL DAY! That's right. No computers, no phones, no tablets, no TV, no video games, no nothing. This project started when I thought of how much we use electronics every single day. It's unhealthy for us. I have a post for Ruthie's birthday tomorrow scheduled for midnight, so I won't be dead. I won't be approving comments, though. Any questions for me for the Melody Live Stream?

These are the prices for the Holiday 2016 release. The Melody stuff is in the post "Melody's Whole Collection". I found these out while looking closely at a Wacky Wafflez video, where she went to one of the two temporary stores that are now selling Melody and the Holiday 2016 release. The Holiday Penguin Pajamas are $24. The Christmas Eve Set is $32. The Lasanga Dinner Set is $24. The Waffle Breakfast Set is $24. The Dining Table And Chairs is $85. The Kitchen (not official name) is $225. Maryellen's Strawberry Outfit is $26. Maryellen's Fridge and Food Set is $150. Maryellen's Holiday Party Dress is $36. Josefina's Festival Outfit is $32. Josefina's Navidad Outfit is $34. That's all that was in the video! Does anyone have questions for me to answer during the Melody Live Stream?

Today I read The Traveler's Tricks: A Caroline Mystery by Laurie Calkhoven, who also wrote the Innerstar University (now discontinued) books Project Friendship, The New Girl, Fork In The Trail and A Winning Goal. The book is about how Caroline uncovers a thief's secrets. Caroline is going on a trip to Albany to give a important package that is crucial to the war of 1812, and her friend Rhonda is going with her. The trip will take three days by stagecoach. The other passengers on the stagecoach are interesting, but Caroline's package ends up going missing, along with Rhonda's precious locket and a few other belongings of the passengers. Caroline needs to find out who took the items- a magician who's tricks are amazing, a teenager with a mysterious past or someone they didn't suspect at all. The book was very gripping. I didn't want to put it down! It was filled with detail and I enjoyed every page. American Girl does not sell this book anymore, but I got lucky and found it at my local Barnes and Noble. I rate this book 5 out of 5 stars and two thumbs up! What questions do you have for me for the Melody Release Live Stream?

On August 25, 2016 starting at 8:30 AM Eastern time, I will be live streaming at the American Girl store at Southpark Mall in North Carolina for Melody's debut! It will feature line updates, Melody information and best of all, I will be answering your questions about the blog and my videos! If you are actually going to the American Girl store in Charlotte for Melody's debut, I will be wearing the girl-sized version of Lea's Celebration Dress with an American Girl Doll News sticker on it. Mark your calendars! Do you have any questions for me? Cook up ideas, because the next couple of Comment Discussion Questions will be question asking!

Yes. You are reading the title right. Melody's whole collection just leaked! Here it is: I LOVE MELODY! Can't we all just sing a appreciation song for Melody? I'm standing in line for her! The accessories are $24. They are cute, but are pricey for what you get. Who would pay $6 just for a civil rights campaign button? Because each item is worth $6. Melody's Fancy Floral Dress is $34. I love this dress! It's my favorite out of her collection. I might get it a random time at the AG store because I saved up for something special (besides Melody). Melody's Hairstyling Set is $22. It is way overpriced. I mean, who would pay almost $7 for a tiny little bow? AG is overpriced these days. I might make a custom with the wig when I get older, though. Melody's Recording Studio is (drumroll, please)..................................... $250! It's way cheaper than I expected. But I have good news about this product! Between a AG gift card I got for graduating elementary school and my own savings, I have saved up enough money to buy the Melody doll AND the recording studio! I am so happy! Melody's Microphone Set is $38. It is a bit pricey for what you get. I know that little kids would have fun with it, but it looks plastic to me! Pass. Melody's Electric Piano is $48. Again, looks cheap. Pass. Melody's Pajamas are $24. I. HAVE. A. WEAKNESS. FOR. DOLL. PAJAMAS. Christmas list time! Melody's Dog, Bo is $22. I think Bo is cute, but I have too many doll pets. Pass. Melody's Bed And Bedding is $95. I don't like the bedding, but that's all Melody could afford. Way to go for historical accuracy, AG! I won't get it, though. Melody's Bedroom Accessories are $45. Me wants this. (looks at price) Me wants this for Christmas. Melody's Play Outfit is $28. I don't like this outfit. It's atrocious. Melody's Table And Chairs is $85. I like the lime colors of the table and chairs, but it looks like plastic. The bad type of plastic. Pass. Melody's Block Party Set is $68. It is very expensive and pricey. I'm pretty sure Melody (the character) wouldn't be able to afford this! Pass. Melody's Christmas Outfit is $34. I LOVE THIS SO MUCH! Christmas list! Melody's Fancy Coat is $34. AG has always been pricey, but this is the extreme- a coat, gloves and a hat for $34? Pass. And, last but not least, Melody's Travel Essentials is $48. I love it! Melody's trip to Alabama was really crucial to her story. I might not get it, though. If you made it to the end, a cookie for you! What's your favorite part about Melody's collection? Mine is her recording studio? Between this post and my last post, my fingers are tired and my knees are hot. But it's worth it!