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Post by green chile supergirl on Aug 3, 2010 17:44:42 GMT -5
These glasses are a rich chocolate brown with clear blue plastic on the inner faces. Unfortunately, they are not as sturdy as the rectangle/blue glasses; the plastic is less dense. The arms, however, are slightly longer, which may help with keeping them on the doll's head. Grade: CTwo tone glasses on left, rectangle glasses in the middle, chocolate glasses on the right. The chocolate and two-tone glasses seem to be wider. They also have longer arms. Chocolate Glasses on Josefina mold- on this mold, the bottom of the glasses does not rest easily on the cheeks, so it can be difficult to place them securely without being lopsided. on the Addy mold on the Sonali mold on the #4 mold
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Post by green chile supergirl on Apr 27, 2010 14:33:16 GMT -5
PWP Vacation Outfit G1102-CF1A $15.00 Grade: A- (minus due to reported staining of shorts) This adorable PWP outfit comes with a pair of denim shorts, a white t-shirt, a multi-colored belt, and a pair of sandals. It is the source of the mysterious blue shorts pictured with Lanie's white girl/doll tee set. In my experience, everything fits well. However, there are reports of the blue denim shorts staining dolls' legs. The t-shirt is white with a tropical island scene surrounded by butterflies and flowers. The shoes are slip-on sandals with light blue/green grosgrain ribbons. They do have those handy little clear straps that hold the shoes on the doll. All in all, it's a cute set and definitely more versatile than some of the heavily pink PWPs released in the past.
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Post by green chile supergirl on Apr 13, 2010 12:07:56 GMT -5
I've had Inky for several years now, and I'm only just seeing to make a proper review for her. Inky has a very thick wig, but unfortunately, the retired version of #4 does not have the short hairs covering her wig cap. For this reason, I try to avoid taking photos of the back of her when in pigtail styles. I've heard that the new style of wig has the short hairs, but I'm so bonded to Inky that I would feel bad replacing her head.
Another hair problem is her gigantic bangs. I think they look ridiculous, but because I'm so attached to Inky, I'm loathe to rewig. Pieces of her bangs often get pulled back when I am doing her hair, and I have to pick them out as I go. It's kind of a pain, but not having the newer version, I'm not sure that the new wig style does much about this. I would consider a bangless wig, but she has the older style of line eyebrows that are not particularly attractive.
Most of my dolls have dark eyes- and I could be wrong about this- but, I think #4 has particularly dark eyes compared to the other brown eyes available. I will try to back this up with photographic evidence.
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Post by green chile supergirl on Feb 24, 2010 12:36:53 GMT -5
I love this set! I ordered the smores and marshmallow sticks as replacement parts, since I already had the fire from Kaya's teepee. I'm at work right now, but I'd be happy to take some photos of the pieces I have and write an actual review.
I think the set is fully worth it as replacement parts, but I find the price to be pretty steep for the whole set.
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Post by green chile supergirl on Jan 18, 2010 0:11:12 GMT -5
SKU: G0837-MF1A $7.00 This red shirt was released w/ the 2010 Lanie release. It's a basic red shirt with a star decoration on the front. The tag describes it is "Classic Tee." I like that consistent with the pink glitter tee, this one is not cropped. Otherwise, there's nothing really special about it. I give it a B+.
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Post by green chile supergirl on Nov 12, 2009 20:00:04 GMT -5
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Post by green chile supergirl on Oct 9, 2009 12:15:08 GMT -5
This is a lovely spring/ summer outfit. The shoes are a bit weird- I don't think I like them particularly well. The barrettes are the same as the ones from the Petals and Plaid outfit, only in lavender. I don't have Chrissa, but I put the dress on Zuleikha (#28) and she looks lovely. Grade: B
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Post by green chile supergirl on Oct 8, 2009 12:23:49 GMT -5
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Post by green chile supergirl on Oct 8, 2009 12:21:54 GMT -5
This is a lovely outfit for Rebecca. I tried it both pulled down, dropped-waisty, and also more of a blouson style. The former looks nicer. I did find it to be rather tight. the scalloping along the bottom of the striped part of the dress is a bit oversized- I think it would have been much lovelier and more delicate with a smaller scallop. The ribbon is gorgeous! Grade: A
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Post by green chile supergirl on Sept 21, 2009 20:07:16 GMT -5
This item was released in 2009 and retired in 2015.
Rebecca wears this faux-fur coat to ward off the chill of a New York City winter. It has decorative buttons, velveteen accents at the cuffs and collar, and a satin belt at the waist. She keeps her hands warm inside the matching faux-fur muff.Rebecca's Winter Coat is a lovely glossy black. It has a matching black muff. The coat itself has elegant triangular accents around the ribbon waistband. I found the coat to be a bit of a tight fit, but it may be particular to this coat- I didn't try others on the doll before choosing it. The dropped waist style looks lovely- a bit of color from her dress peeks out beneath. Grade: A- (slight deduction for fit)
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Post by green chile supergirl on Jun 27, 2009 12:51:38 GMT -5
The Wilderness outfit comes with a taupe thermal tee, a pink fleece vest, a pair of truly ugly brown pants and a set of hiking boot-like sneakers. The shoes are black with pink accents. I feel that they would be nicer were they brown, so as to match the rest of the outfit. It's nice that they have the elastic style laces- this makes them easier to deal with. The tongue of the shoe is only attached on one side- an interesting detail. The pants are ridiculous. They're a kind of windbreaker material, which is good for outdoorsiness, but really, the print is awful. The pants would look so much better were they a solid brown, with a small butterfly detail. The butterfly print really ruins the pants for me. The cuffs have adorable little thumb holes, but they are much smaller than the ones on Mia's sweater. They cuffs are also fairly tight. It was somewhat frustrating getting Inky's hands through the sleeves, but not so much that I wouldn't use the shirt. The right sleeve has a little green butterfly on it. Grade: BThe pants ruined for me, AG!
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Post by green chile supergirl on Jun 27, 2009 12:37:31 GMT -5
This outfit comes with a blazer, a pair of pants, a beret, and a pair of brown clogs. The pants are olive green with flared legs and a little flower detail on the right leg. They have belt loops and two little tabs that you could plausibly hang something from. Inky is actually quite skinny, but as you can see, the pants are the slightest bit small in the waist. This will vary from doll to doll and from pants to pants. Personally, I feel like the jacket is a bit small. The ends of the sleeves just come to the wrists- I feel like the jacket would look better with the seam, rather than the end of the ruffle, at the wristline. It's also quite short and looks rather silly without a shirt. The shoes are sweet little clogs. I didn't have much trouble standing Inky on them, but that may vary as soles differ. They are dark brown with a similar flower detail to the one on the pants. The interior parts of the shoes are white- finally, AG is realizing that stains on dolls aren't becoming. The beret also has a little flower detail. It's cute and is larger than Ivy's beret, so it's easier to put on. I ultimately decided that the outfit would look better with a shirt- so here's Inky with a plain white shirt beneath the blazer. An improvement, yes? Grade: B
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Post by green chile supergirl on Jun 23, 2009 11:32:09 GMT -5
Ivy is such a sweet doll. As others have said, she does look much younger than the other dolls.
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Post by green chile supergirl on Jun 5, 2009 19:33:19 GMT -5
This set was introduced in 2009 and retired in 2013. The components were added to Rebecca's Teatime Traditions set from 2014 to 2019. In 2019, the Sabbath Set was rereleased with additional items from Teatime Traditions, while the candles and candlesticks were released as part of the Parlor Table set. Some items were slightly modified over time and with the different releases.
Original Description: Every Friday evening, Rebecca’s family celebrates the Jewish Sabbath. This special set has everything needed for the traditional meal. This set features everything Rebecca’s family needs to celebrate the Sabbath: A Russian samovar and tray for heating water and serving tea A tea canister and a ceramic teapot Two glasses, pretend hallah bread, and a scalloped cloth A pair of Sabbath candles that the women in Rebecca’s family “light” before sundown Two blue candlesticks that were a gift to Rebecca from Mr. Rossi
Rerelease Description: Rebecca loves to share special Sabbath meals with her family (it’s her favorite time of the week!) and hopes to one day have the honor of lighting her family’s Sabbath candles. Set includes: A brass-colored metal samovar brought over from Russia with a removable lid and handle that turns to dispense hot water A brass-colored metal tray A loaf of traditional Jewish braided bread, hallah, and a special embroidered cloth to rest it on A ceramic teapot with floral details and a paper tea box A white ceramic plate with gold trim to match the teapot A set of rugalach, traditional Jewish pastries Two real glasses with etched detailsI don't have the Sabbath set, but I did spend some time playing with it in the personal shopping room at AGP NY, so I will review it now to the best of my ability and then grade & update it later when the Sabbath set comes off backorder. Rebecca's teapot is really tiny! It's cute, but not very big. The box of Ceylon tea is just a simple, unweighted cardboard box. The Samovar is nice and shiny, but the little spigot is plastic. The drinking glasses are etched with a star pattern- they would have been much improved if they'd come with Russian metal tea glass holders, but they're nice without them too. The challah is really odd gummy, squashy texture. The Sabbath candlesticks are a nice, heavy blue glass. The candles are also much thicker and nicer than the little candles that come with the Hanukkah Gift set. They slide in nice and easily.
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Post by green chile supergirl on Jun 5, 2009 19:23:12 GMT -5
This item was introduced in 2009 and retired in 2016.
Rebecca’s family uses this wooden sideboard for serving food and drinks at mealtime. The drawer is lined with felt, and the double-door cabinet features decorative metal hardware and really opens, providing plenty of storage space. Rebecca's sideboard is a lovely piece of furniture, but I personally don't find it worth $130. There is a small drawer just below the main surface, which is lined with red velvet. This is nice, and it can hold some of Rebecca's Sabbath set, but not the samovar or its tray. Below the drawer is a cabinet space. Again, this can hold some of Rebecca's things, but not the samovar or tray. The mirror and the top shelf are very cunning- the samovar looks beautiful and shiny in reflection. It is a lovely piece, but it just isn't worth the $130 they're asking for it. Grade: B-
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Post by green chile supergirl on Jun 5, 2009 19:06:19 GMT -5
I love Rebecca's sweet little lunch box! It looks just like something you'd see in illustrations of her time period, though it doesn't appear in her book illustrations. The red and white striped interior is a cheerful surprise. The songbook is a single sheet of thin cardboard folded in half. The interior shows the music. It's unfortunate that the book didn't include any paper pages, but I suppose the song is too short to really warrant that. According to Wikipedia, "You're A Grand Old Flag" was the first set of sheet music to sell over 1 million copies. Who knew? ETA: Apparently the song is longer. Rebecca's music only includes the chorus, but the song itself has several verses. It was written for the 1906 musical "George Washington Jr." Rebecca's notebook is decorated with Kewpie dolls, one of which her brother wins for her at Coney Island in her fifth book. The back cover has a multiplication table and the interior paper is lined. Rebecca and her classmates wave their 48-star flags during their assembly honoring the school's new flag. This flag is similar in size and quality to the flags that come with Josefina's summer fun accessories. Rebecca's cotton, drawstring school bag has a little pocket on the front to hold her pencil. The pencil is bigger than other, previously released AG pencils. The bag is cute, but it seems impractical. What do you think- should we eat Rebecca's lunch? Rebecca's lunch comes with a little napkin, whose edges she probably crocheted herself. She gets two pickles, a bagel and cheese sandwich, and a little pile of rugelach. It stinks that the food is all stuck together, but luckily it doesn't have that gross gummy quality that many AG foods do. Grade: BETA: Rebecca's school set on display at AGP NY.
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Post by green chile supergirl on Jun 5, 2009 18:54:06 GMT -5
Rebecca's school outfit is very nice! I had read the books prior to seeing the album, and based on the illustration, I was really dreading what the outfit would look like. It comes with a pair of standard issue white tights, which I didn't put on Rebecca. I think the outfit looks just as nice, if not better, with the black tights. The attached skirt/ jumper isn't that bad, but it's kind of a letdown not to be able to mix/match with other oufits. The little brooch fits on the jumper, but it looks a bit out of place. I didn't use the hairbow, because I'm afraid that once I take out Rebecca's barette, I won't be able to get it back in. The sweater is easy to put on. After reading that others had difficulty with the buttons, I decided to just put the sweater over Rebecca's head and eliminate fussing with the buttons. This worked rather well for me, though I wasn't able to get the sweater as smooth and nice looking as others' photos. The black boots are very nice! Finally we get a pair of regular, black, high-button boots. While others have said they wished the buttons were functional, rather than the velcro back, I actually like the velcro back. I'm always afraid I'll pop the buttons off Samantha's white boots, so I'm relieved not to have to fuss with them. I think Rebecca's white/black meet boots look better with this outfit than with her meet dress. Perhaps they should have been switched? And of course, Rebecca's meet outfit looks great with the black boots. They're so versatile! It would be nice if they were sold separately so that Samantha & Nellie could have a pair too, but it really makes the outfit price more reasonable since they included shoes. Grade: A
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Post by green chile supergirl on Jun 5, 2009 18:42:23 GMT -5
Rebecca's house slippers are really adorable. I question their accuracy, but they are really cute. They're felt, with the soles being made of the same material as the uppers. They're easy to put on. I made Inky model the robe, because I didn't want to change Rebecca out of her meet outfit- she looks so nice in it! The robe is a soft, pretty blue flannel with silky ribbon edging and adorable frog closures. It fits quite well over Inky's Outdoor Play oufit, so if your doll wants to take her swanky robe to Pine Lake Camp, go for it. There is a little pocket on the front of the robe where Rebecca can store her... who knows what, but she can store it. Back of the robe. Grade: A ETA: Robe on display at AGP NY.
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Post by green chile supergirl on Jun 5, 2009 18:37:44 GMT -5
Mini Rebecca is a cute little thing. Her little red dress is made of the same fabric as Rebecca's dress. Unfortunately, the little black tabs at the waist don't look as nice as big Rebecca's. Her tiny boots are so twee. As minniebelle said, her eyes are a single color- they don't have the lovely speckles you get on the larger version. The buttons on the dress are also just embroidered rather than real buttons. Unlike big Rebecca, mini Rebecca's sleeves are not lined with white fabric. As mini Rebecca has no other clothes, it really shouldn't be a big deal if her arms get stained. Mini Rebecca's bouffant hairdo is huge! The mini book is adorable. I had the author of the Rebecca books sign mini Rebecca's so that my doll, Inky could have a treasured copy. Jacqueline Green is still making appearances at several other AG stores (we were in NYC), so your doll can also still get a signed copy!
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Post by green chile supergirl on Jun 5, 2009 18:24:18 GMT -5
Rebecca's meet accessories, except the brooch, aren't anything special. I was really disappointed in the shawl. I do like it's tasty-looking mustard color, but like others, I was disappointed that it is only printed on one side. I have Josefina's heirloom shawl and was really expecting Rebecca's to be of the same quality. I really like her little brooch. It features the hare from "Clever Karina," a story that Rebecca acts out with her Uncle Max. I like that it's not a pin, but it falls off so easily. I lost it twice while getting Rebecca dress and felt like an idiot scouring the floor for it. I'm not going to let her wear this if I take her anywhere; I wouldn't want it to get lost. Oh dear, Rebecca's hat. I think the ribbon is really pretty, but I can't stand the hat. I'm nervous about keeping her curls looking nice, so I was afraid to really mash the hat down on her head. As a result, Rebecca looks rather foolish. I was happy to discover that a friend is interested in the hat, so I can let it go without feeling guilty. Hurrah! The accessories would have been more complete with a coin. After all, the whole first story is about Rebecca earning coins with her crochet work. Grade: BETA: Rebecca doll with Meet Accessories on display at AGP NY.
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Post by green chile supergirl on Jun 5, 2009 18:15:42 GMT -5
I am so happy with my Rebecca. I'm thrilled that she has the Josefina mold, which I like considerably more than the classic mold. I am a bit concerned about her thin wig and her curls; I worry that I will mess them up. I have to steel myself to not touching her hair! Rebecca's meet outfit is really pretty! I bought her school outfit too, but I don't want to take her out of this jaunty red dress. I'm thankful that the sleeves are lined; I've had bad experiences with dolls getting stained by AG's red items. After reading the reviews on this thread, I decided not to take out my Rebecca's barette. It does look nice in her hair, but it is clearly pretty cheap plastic. Rebecca has the standard Molly/Emily/Samantha/Kit underpants. We will probably never learn why she and her fellow dolls put their undies on outside their tights. Here's Rebecca with Nellie. Same face mold, but I think they look quite different from one another. It's hard to see in this picture, but it was clear to me that Samantha's middy boots are a different color than Rebecca's. Samantha's are a true white, whereas Rebecca's are more of an eggshell color. Rebecca is a lovely doll, but she really doesn't look like the book illustrations. In fact, her cousin Ana looks more like the doll, with its lighter-colored hair. Unlike others on this thread, I am a total beginner when it comes to fussing with doll curls. I returned Nicki because I couldn't deal with her hair. I managed to get Rebecca looking a bit better- when I got her, the curls on her left side were tightly coiled, but the ones on the right were looser and more sparse. She does look better now, but I do wish I knew how to do banana curls like katieshc. Grade: A-
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Post by green chile supergirl on May 31, 2009 21:29:50 GMT -5
Obligatory Marisol/ Rebecca comparison photos: It seems to me that their hair color is near identical, despite the New York Times reporting that it is a new tone.
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Post by green chile supergirl on May 30, 2009 20:25:17 GMT -5
I got my Josefina in 1999, so I've had her a full ten years now! Josefina was my first American girl doll- I got her when I was sixteen. She was a gift from my very, very first girlfriend, Dorothy. Well, I haven't the foggiest idea what ever became of Dorothy, but Josefina and I have spent a happy decade together. It's taken me the full ten years, but I just finished her collection today. She's such a beautiful doll! I love her because we're both from New Mexico and we have the same last name. Whoa! I've never had much trouble with her hair. I gave her a Downy Dunk in 2005 and upkeep with sporadic brushing has kept it in excellent condition. I would never have described it as coarse, even at the point at which I did the Downy Dunk. For old time's sake, here's a photo of me and Josefina right after I got her: Other have noticed this, but there is a tremendous difference in Josefina's original moccasins and the newer, Mattel ones. The ones on the right came with my Josefina in 1999 and the ones on the left were ordered as replacement parts in 2005. The older ones have leather thongs as ties and are much darker. The newer ones use shoe laces and are of a faux leather material.
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Post by green chile supergirl on May 30, 2009 20:16:41 GMT -5
The lantern on the left is a Pleasant Company lantern; the one on the right is from the burgundy box era (it came with the chicken and chiles set). I actually prefer the Mattel one! The colors are deeper and brighter. Unfortunately, neither lantern ever came with a candle, despite the little candle holder inside. It's a little detail that really shouldn't have been looked over. I haven't made the ramillete set, and I will assume that the glue has long since dried up. I love the tray of bizcochitos. They're weird and gummy, but they look really cute. Lucky they're fake, because I hate anise cookies! I haven't tried the recipe yet for that reason. Grade: B
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Post by green chile supergirl on May 30, 2009 20:09:50 GMT -5
I received Josefina's chicken and chiles as a gift several years ago. The chicken is adorable with its fluffy feathers. I love the bits of straw in the delicate cage. AGR is so right in warning about watching the eggs- they roll away so easily! I have two, which I keep in the little cardboard box they arrived in. The chiles are the same as the ones with the cocina supplies. It's so cunning to use twists of paper as chiles on a ristra! I have the later version of this set (mine is from the burgundy box era), so I have a lantern with it. I also have a PM version of the Christmas Eve set, and I was surprised to see how different the two are. The Pleasant Company lantern is on the left, the Mattel lantern on the right. The Mattel lantern is actually much prettier! It has deeper, brighter colors than the more faded Pleasant Company lantern. I found the hinges on both lanterns to be equally cheap. I really wish both lanterns had come with candles inside- they look so empty without them! Grade: B
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Post by green chile supergirl on May 30, 2009 19:57:49 GMT -5
Every time I get this set out, I think I've lost the little quill pen. Luckily, it's tucked away inside the ledger, but seriously- couldn't they have made it a bit bigger and sturdier? I love the ledger's brown leather cover. I think it's really cool how the ink used is brown, just as Josefina's probably was. I also like how Josefina's father's name is in the book, just as he wrote it in her school story! The inkwell is just adorable and the sibilario is fun to look it. However, the real gem of the set is Tia Dolores's little notebook, full of sayings, poems, and songs she remembers learning with her sister, Josefina's Mamà. a Grade: A
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Post by green chile supergirl on May 30, 2009 19:51:38 GMT -5
I love Josefina's rebozo, with its wonderful earthy colors and little tassels at the end. The booklet that shows different ways of wearing it is particularly helpful- my Josefina likes to switch it every so often. This particulary rebozo is about 500 times better than the weaving outfit rebozo, but once I got the Herb Gathering rebozo, this one fell a bit in favor. That one is so nicely woven, while this one falls short. Josefina's leather pouch has a little thong so you can attach it to her belt. I found the little loop somewhat difficult to deal with, so I keep my jola, or coin, in its little paper envelope. I love that Josefina, like most of the other dolls, has a coin of her own! It's much, much bigger than Kit's little nickel. The hankie has a pretty little embroidered flower, possible done by Josefina's sister Clara, who loved embroidery. Tia Dolores brings this necklace all the way from Mexico City for Josefina, though her sister Francisca thinks it's too grown up for her littlest sister. I love it because garnet is my birthstone! I also love that it looks like a Zia sun, a pueblo pictogram depicting what else, the sun! Grade: A+
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Post by green chile supergirl on May 30, 2009 19:42:28 GMT -5
Josefina sewed this gown all by herself, with fancy material from Abuelito and instructions from Tia Dolores's Mexico City sewing book. I nominate this outfit for Best Value of all of Josefina's outfits. The dress is really striking. At first, I didn't particularly care for the print, but it has grown on me considerably over the years. The socks are very versatile; unlike the ones from her shoes and socks sets, these socks actually fit under her slippers- and her moccasins! The undergarment is very elegant- my Josefina likes to wear it under all her empire-waisted dresses. The mantilla is a gorgeous addition to the outfit. I found it a bit difficult to put on Josefina when she's wearing two French braids, but it all worked out in the end. Grade: A
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Post by green chile supergirl on May 30, 2009 19:36:12 GMT -5
Mini Josefina is so cute! She's definitely the prettiest of all the mini dolls. I love her tiny moccasins especially. Everything about her is so twee and darling! Grade: A
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Post by green chile supergirl on May 30, 2009 19:34:31 GMT -5
I paid way too much for this set on ebay, but it was the last thing I needed to complete my Josefina collection. I love the two little flags- especially the American flag with only 24 stars! It's fun to compare each historical character's flags; it's too bad they didn't put them in every doll's collection. I love the pretty little mirror. I was surprised to see that it came with a built-in stand! The cover is really pretty. The tortoise is just awesome. I love the telescope! I am among the silly people who didn't realize how far it extended until reading its review. The clay whistle is so pretty. I love the delicate brush strokes on the side to indicate wings. Unlike AGR's sets, both my herb gathering and summer fun whistles came on the junky plastic cording. I think it would be worthwhile to swap them out for a real leather cord. As with the flags, I really like that Kirsten, Samantha, Molly, Felicity, and Addy also have whistles. It's that kind of continuity that really impresses me with the AG collections.
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