American Girl Doll News

I have mentioned on this website before that I am going to be launching a line of dolls, Sydney's Special Dolls soon. I am making them have special needs (and actually have stories!) because there is no American Girl character doll with a disability. Here are the biographies for 4 of my dolls: Meet Katrina- (red hair, brown eyes, light skin)- a type 1 diabetic with stars in her eyes. No, she doesn’t want to be an actress. She wants to be a wealthy director with Best Director Oscars and top tens off all time at the box office. Even though there has never, ever been a type 1 diabetic director, she is willing to try and keep her type 1 diabetes down. She likes to practice with her dolls, looks forward to spring, winter and summer breaks so she can make big productions, and always injects a message in her films. But then, she discovers that her movies could spread tons of awareness about her disease. Meet Marie- (brown hair, side bangs, hazel eyes, medium skin)- a Aspie with one dream- to become the first female president of the USA. She originally wanted to paint the White House pink when she was younger, but now she really wants to make a real difference. She writes 100 page essays on stopping poverty, gives rousing speeches to the city, and already is president of the student council. She wants to make the world a better place, even though her Asperger’s makes the little things get her. But then, she discovers that sometimes, other people have good ideas too, and you don’t have to be the leader all of the time. Meet Cecilia- (brown hair, brown eyes, light skin)- a girl with Celiac disease who wants to be a chef. She likes cooking dishes that relate to her Italian heritage, like pizzas and pastas- too bad she can’t have any. Because of her Celiac disease, she can’t taste what she makes, so she hired her two-year old brother, Alfred for the taste-testing job. She just loves the feeling of cooking a new dish, whether if it’s for her parents, Alfred, her best friend Kenzie or a crowd full of relatives on a summer family reunion. But soon, she discovers some wheat substitutes so everyone can enjoy what she makes- Cecilia included. Meet Virginia- (blond hair, full bangs, blue eyes, light skin)- a girl who loves to run, bike- just about every activity that isn’t sitting and watching TV. But a diagnosis of dysautonomia changes Virginia’s life- because she has to keep from getting dizzy, she has to cut down on her activity. Just when all hope is lost, Virginia soon realizes that she can build her way back up to where she used to be and take care of herself. So, do you like them?

It doesn't feel like a Wednesday, like last week! But it is. Anyways, the shoutout is going to this week... Chicago, Illinois! COMMENT DISCUSSION QUESTION: What was the last book you read? When did you read it? MY ANSWER: I got a new book in the mail that is not from the video I just posted (view it below), but I can't say it's title but I finished it a couple minutes ago!

I only need three more subscribers on my YouTube channel, SM Network, until I reach 250! 250 is a big deal because if I get another 250, than I'll have 500 subscribers! Please hit the YouTube button on the header to subscribe, and tell your friends to do the same! I haven't uploaded a real stopmotion in forever because I'm filming my summer movie right now, but here's my last one: If you liked the video, please subscribe! Share my channel on your blogs and your Instagrams if you can. It would make my day if I got to 250, or even 300! COMMENT DISCUSSION QUESTION: Are you subscribed to me on YouTube? MY ANSWER: I can't subscribe to myself!

I adore this blue dress that just leaked. I found it on huaclub_1984's eBay account. This is a very pretty dress! I will be sure to keep a look for it when the June release comes (a certain AGP Charlotte employee confirmed a June release a couple of weeks ago, I forgot to tell you guys that!). COMMENT DISCUSSION QUESTION: Have you played any of my games/puzzles? If sure, which one is your favorite? MY ANSWER: My favorite game is Anita: Snow Runner. It took me a day to make, but was worth it!

Lea To The Rescue (the annual Girl of the Year movie that started in 2012 with McKenna*) is out on Apple TV, Amazon Instant Video and other Digital HD stores! Sorry, it won't come out on Netflix until the DVD comes out in 2 weeks. I will watch the movie when I get home from the high school car rider line (my sister is in 9th grade) and I will review it on here tonight! I have high hopes for this movie, considering the fact that it's only Amazon review right now is a 5 star one and it's directed by Nadia Tass (who directed two of my favorite American Girl movies!)! Will you watch Lea To The Rescue? *Yes, I am aware of the Chrissa movie, but the two dolls after that didn't get movies, so it wasn't an annual thing until McKenna.

Since it's so dreary outside and I'm making tons of puzzles/games, I am declaring today Fun Day Memorial Day! That's the only day of the year that I don't check leaks (unless something TOTALLY HUGE comes up), but instead make games and puzzles! I added a McKenna puzzle, a Anita Stops The Bullying 2 puzzle and a Lea puzzle since I last posted, and I added a Ice Cream Shop game. Keep looking to see what I cook up! COMMENT DISCUSSION QUESTION: What dolls should I do a puzzle or game for?

If you were here way back when Wordpress hosted my site, you might remember that I had a page that was just links to American Girl doll puzzles. Well, since I'm trying to get people to stay on my site longer (41% of you guys in the last 24 hours just looked at one post and then went on another website), I found out a way to actually embed the puzzles into pages on my blog! I'm so happy because I missed having puzzles on my blog, and I know you will just adore the puzzles. I put up a Saige puzzle and a Isabelle puzzle last night, and a McKenna one will come soon! If you want to check them out, then go to "Puzzles", then choose which puzzle you want to play. So, come for the leaks and stay for the games/puzzles! (Lea Run is still up in the Games page, and I'm working on a new game now!) COMMENT DISCUSSION QUESTION: What doll do you think should get a puzzle?

This is a rare post that has nothing to do with American Girl or dolls. But today, I learned a important lesson while I was playing outside. Sure, it was dreary all day and I had to be cooped up inside for a long time. But then, the sun finally came up. I was so happy when the sun finally came up, because HOORAY! I could play outside. And it was worth the wait. Fifteen minutes into my outdoor play (I can't go outside over a half hour or else my blood sugar will get too low), it started to drizzle. When I felt the first drop, I was blasting my music and on my swing, having tons of fun. But my first thought was, "Great. It's going to rain!" So I stopped my music. When I stopped, the couple of drops turned into drizzle. I tried a trick to stop the drizzle that worked maybe 99 out of 100 times. It was probably coincidental all of the times it worked, because all I did was pretend to bark and be like my puppy, Snickerdoodle. Snickerdoodle is the cutest puppy in the world. Here's a picture of her: Yep. World's cutest puppy. So then, I barked. And instead of the drizzle stopping, BANG! It just kept "drizzling" on. So I stopped my swing, got out and went on my phone to cancel my half-hour timer. But then, I realized that it might thunderstorm tomorrow, and I would be out of luck. But this drizzle, was just water. Nothing harmless. So I decided to go blast the song I was blasting and have a dance party in the rain. I did just that, and had tons of fun. Sure enough, by the end of the song, the rain was gone! But, why did I name the post the name I chose? Because, when I got back on my swing, I realized that I had two choices when I got diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes last summer. Choice 1 was the easy route. That route was to cry over the diagnosis and not be happy with myself. But Choice 2 was difficult. It was to actually do the stuff I had to do with confidence. I chose Choice 2, spread a lot of awareness about Type 1 diabetes, and led my grade level at school to raise $201 for JDRF. When I announced the results at lunch to the whole grade, lunch became a party. There was high-fives and hugs, and of course, the big standing ovation right when the results were announced. And that party would never exist if I didn't choose Choice 2. Same with the aftermath of my experience with the princess party lady a couple of weeks ago with my dad and Jade. (Search for "Why I'm Creating Sydney's Special Dolls" a couple of pages in my blog feed back to know what happened.) Choice 1 was to mope around again, knowing that there was a gender stereotype with dolls, princesses and "girly things" like that. Choice 2, was to fight against those stereotypes and get more awareness for diseases. I'm a Choice 2 girl through and through. And in today's situation, Choice 1 was to go home, and Choice 2 was to dance in the rain. I chose Choice 2, thankfully. And now I will always choose Choice 2 in life. COMMENT DISCUSSION QUESTION: Do you have a pet? MY ANSWER: I have the Cutest Puppy In The World named Snickerdoodle!

I'm just crazy to start thinking about GOTY 2018, and I'm much more crazy to start thinking about GOTY 2027. But, I was bored, so I decided to go ahead and predict the dolls! I'm only predicting looks, because I built generators based on even-and-odd yeared GOTY patterns and my knowledge of heredity and genetics from school for fun. "And to study for the Science EOG, too." GOTY 2018: In other words, Nellie with blond hair and green eyes. I'd totally get her. My age and grade in 2018: 13 years old, 7th-8th grade GOTY 2019: In other words, #33 with brown eyes and medium skin. Even though I just LOVE medium skin and red hair and brown eyes, this edit wasn't that good. If it looked different while having the same features, I'd totally get her. But otherwise, no. My age and grade in 2019: 14 years old, 8th-9th grade (woah, high school!) GOTY 2020: In other words, Maryellen with a grayish attempt at brown eyes and caramel hair. I love this doll so much! My age and grade in 2020: 15 years old, 9th-10th grade GOTY 2021: In other words, Julie with hazel eyes and caramel hair. THERE. IS. SO. MUCH. CARAMEL. HAIR. BEING. GENERATED. I'm lovin' it! My age and grade in 2021: 16 years old (I'd be allowed to get a DRIVER'S LICENSE!), 10th-11th grade GOTY 2022: In other words, #44 with blue eyes. I feel that she is a bit too similar to Summer (my #44 doll), but I still adore this doll! My age and grade in 2022: 17 years old, 11th-12th (WOAH, keep it one step at a time, I'm graduating elementary school in about a week) grade GOTY 2023: In other words, #46 with blue eyes and a new medium-dark skin tone. THIS DOLL IS AMAZING AHH! My age and grade in 2023: 18 years old, 12th grade to film school year 1 GOTY 2024: In other words, McKenna with brown hair and hazel eyes. OMGEE I LOVE HER EYES. My age and grade in 2024: 19 years old, Film school years 1 and 2 GOTY 2025: In other words, Lea with brown hair, blue eyes and I don't know if you can see them freckles. Any doll with Lea's skin tone is perfection. Just saying. My age and grade in 2025: 20 years old, Film school years 2 and 3 GOTY 2026: In other words, GOTY 2021 with medium skin. I don't know what to say. It looks like something American Girl would never do. My age and grade in 2024: 21 years old, Film school years 3 and 4 GOTY 2027: In other words, Grace with red hair and hazel eyes. A perfect finale. That's all I can say. My age and grade in 2027: 22 years old, Film school year 4 and FREEDOM! No more school! I'm a certified director! Where's my Oscar? COMMENT DISCUSSION QUESTION: If you could get any of these dolls, who would you get? MY ANSWER: I'd get 2024 and 2027. If I had to pick just one, than probably 2024.

Today is Cecile's birthday! She was born this day in 1843, which makes her 173 today! Unlike other dolls, Cecile didn't get a proper birthday book. What are you doing for Cecile's birthday? I'm doing nothing because I don't have her. (My friend Joy has her, she promised to give her to me when she grows out of dolls because I LOVE CECILE!)

I found the Lea To The Rescue DVD back today on Amazon! Here it is: It is really similar to the Grace back cover, but since I'm going to watch it on Apple TV, I won't see it. Thoughts?

I found these flower-print pajamas on f106884's eBay account. I think they might be for Tenney Grant, GOTY 2017. These pajamas are really cute! I might get them. Here are the slippers... I haven't been liking AG slippers lately, so this set is a breath of fresh air for me! Overall, I love this set! I will get it when it comes out. Maybe Tenney has a thing for flowers! First the bunch of flowers, next the dog, and now the pajamas set! The seller didn't post the back of the outfit. I will post the tag when it leaks! COMMENT DISCUSSION QUESTION: What are you doing for Memorial Day weekend? (If you don't live in America, what are you doing this weekend?) MY ANSWER: I'm staying home and filming and blogging and reading! My only real plan is to go to the Rooms To Go sale tomorrow for a bunk bed.