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Post by green chile supergirl on Sept 14, 2008 23:02:07 GMT -5
The sash is stitched down at the side seams of the dress.
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Post by green chile supergirl on Sept 12, 2008 20:28:25 GMT -5
I'm not so sure that the colors do actually differ. Inky has one from Chicago, while Violet's is from New York. When they're next to one another, the two look like they're the same color. Here are a few photos: At any rate, I think this hoodie is adorable. It seems to do decently with light layering, but I haven't tested it on a PM doll yet.
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Post by green chile supergirl on Jun 2, 2008 19:23:23 GMT -5
Released in Spring 2008, retired in 2011.
Kit can play the day away in the tree house of her dreams. This hideaway is the perfect place for Kit to play with her friends: A wooden tree house that’s big enough for two dolls, with a faux stained-glass window that opens and a balcony big enough for Kit to stand on A pretend oak tree that supports the house on its sturdy trunk A chandelier made of multicolored beads to hang from the ceiling A lantern with glow-in-the-dark lightning bugs inside Self-adhesive photos of Kit’s heroes to decorate the “Member-o-belia” wall A rope and bucket to lift Kit’s dog, Grace, up to the balcony Dimensions: W: 36" x H: 37" x D: 23" F6589 $250I grabbed my tree house yesterday morning, my partner circling the block in Midtown Manhattan while the streets were closed off for the Israel and Filipino parades! I will write a more thorough review later in the evening, but I wanted to get the photos up. The tree house. You can see some doll beds and other furniture in the background for scale. The lower front of the Tree House. The rope for the pulley wraps around the branch of the tree. Very low-tech. The tree is a White Oak. Apparently, the leaves weren't doing too well in the depression either. The pulley/ left front of the Tree House. The tree house window. Pretty swanky! Open window. It clicks open and stays in one of several positions. Leaf. They're on little ball joints. The mobile. It's cheap plastic. I'm disappointed in this, though it's not that big of a deal. Sign on the interior of the tree house. We probably find out who she is from the movie. The lantern. Fireflies look pathetic. Note the Kit "logo" on the jar. Rear of tree house. Top of tree house. Top of tree house w/ half of roof removed. (Both halves are removable.)
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Post by green chile supergirl on Jan 4, 2008 16:58:08 GMT -5
They attach by means of a tiny button and loop.
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Post by green chile supergirl on Jul 12, 2006 3:22:14 GMT -5
Here's Isabel wearing it as well:
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Post by green chile supergirl on Dec 20, 2006 1:55:07 GMT -5
I got this and actually ended up returning it. I love the combo of pink and brown- and pink and red. I often wear red and brown myself. However, I could not stomach the hideous cheetah print on this dress. I loved the shoes, but in the end, it wasn't worth it. Here's a photo of it. I'm not saying it's terrible, just that it turned out not to be my style at all.
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Post by green chile supergirl on Dec 16, 2006 1:56:46 GMT -5
I have to agree, unfortunately, that the violin is very poorly made. I got it last year for Christmas and I'd wanted it since it came out. The bridge does not stay in well at all, the bow is nearly impossible to hold, and it just looks hideous. Jen said when she bought it, she went through at least 6 boxes before finding one w/ the strings tight enough to hold the bridge in place.
The books, however, are darling. They are the same books Jen used in elementary school. I wish they'd included a Suzuki book; I assume they're licensed. I might have to make one. I'm a violist. Hold the jokes please!
The stand is wonderfully made, very sturdy and realistic. I would have to "recommend with reservations." C-.
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Post by green chile supergirl on Apr 30, 2007 4:47:21 GMT -5
I got this to use on Kit's bed. It looks really cute! I like that the colors don't match, because most of the things I had as a child didn't either. The sheets are nice, but it's unfortunate there isn't a fitted sheet. I can see why, because the mattresses on the various beds differ in thickness.
The pillowcase is nice; it fits Kit's pillowcase perfectly. The additional two pillows don't make sense on a non-day bed, because there is nowhere to lean them. I tossed them across Inky's bedroom to Josefina's bed. The pink tube pillowcase is patently ridiculous, but the butterfly one is quite nice.
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Post by green chile supergirl on Dec 31, 2006 22:28:13 GMT -5
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Post by green chile supergirl on Jul 9, 2007 2:50:36 GMT -5
These stickers are part of the goody bag you receive when you celebrate a birthday at AGP.
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Post by green chile supergirl on Jul 9, 2007 2:51:26 GMT -5
This is also included in the goody bag you get at AGP birthdays.
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Post by green chile supergirl on Mar 23, 2007 12:17:09 GMT -5
I don't find these tight at all. They are not my style; I don't care for shorts as pajamas. However, Inky did have a chance to try them on last year when we met up with friends in Chicago. I'd give this set a B. I didn't care for the curvy hem on the bottom of the shirt. The shorts look fine; my real issue with them is that they are not something I would ever wear.
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Post by green chile supergirl on Mar 13, 2007 3:16:12 GMT -5
It is red. I have it and have seen it multiple times at AGPNY. It doesn't have a rhinestone either.
I actually like it better than the shirts with rhinestones. I'm not one for overtly sparkling things.
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Post by green chile supergirl on Sept 8, 2006 13:51:02 GMT -5
This set is very visually appealing. The jungle sounds are nice... however, Jess cannot sit in it! She has to lean backward and looks entirely ridiculous. You have to wrestle her head under the bar. Once she's actually sitting/ reclining in the chair, you cannot set her head because of the bar obscuring her face.
Fun for play, but you need to lengthen the hanging structure for Jess to be displayed in this piece.
Grade: B-
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Post by green chile supergirl on Jul 8, 2006 13:09:13 GMT -5
I sent in a huge return order and got this in exchange. It shipped very, very quickly. It does come in its own brown box with the packing list in a plastic pouch on the outside- it does not come in a colorful AG box, just the styrofoam inside the brown box. I know it seems cheap online, but it is amazing quality. I got it because my partner lived in Utrecht and became obsessed with Vespas. It is very sturdy- with one wheel in front and two in the back, so it does not tip. There are two rearview mirrors and a little hologram with fuel and speedometers. Just below that are three buttons: horn, engine revving, and the light. Only the light on the front of the scooter turns on, the back does not. The major con to this is that the light does not turn off when you press the "light" switch. It only turns off if you turn off the power button on the bottom of the scooter. Unlike Marisol's stage, the power switch prevents you from accidentally turning on the top buttons and wearing down the battery. It did come with a little card that said "When sound no longer works, please ask an adult to change the battery." The butterfly on the back of the scooter is flexible plastic, unlike the rest, which is hard. The helmet strap unsnaps on one side, but when I unsnapped it, the whole snap popped out of the helmet! I fixed it by gently working it back in, but I am just going to leave it snapped from now on. This set is darling! Pros: sturdy. great noises! headlamp very bright. Cons: light doesn't turn off unless power switch is toggled. helmet strap not very sturdy.
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Post by green chile supergirl on Jul 12, 2006 3:27:24 GMT -5
Grade: B- This outfit comes with a two-layer leotard, tutu, tights, toe shoes, choker, and earrings. Although I thought the colors were cheesy, the outfit is very pretty when on. The tights snag very easily on the leotard's velcro and the skirt snaps in the back. The skirt only snaps in one place (a second snap only serves to keep the ribbon in place) and easily pops open. I thought this was a defect and returned it, only to face the same problem with a replacement. The tights are not a very realistic color, but are the same tights AG usually uses. The leotard has lovely edging and the toe shoes are a metallic sheer fabric. The length of the ribbons is adequate. They have a box toe, identical to the Swan Lake outfit's shoes, except in color. The tutu also does not drape well, instead bunching up in spots. I solved this by storing it with a rubberband around it to keep it pointing downward.
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Post by green chile supergirl on Feb 28, 2007 3:56:18 GMT -5
The sled does not have plastic. It is metal and wood.
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Post by green chile supergirl on Feb 25, 2007 19:21:17 GMT -5
Released in 2006, retired in 2008.
What fun Emily will have swooshing down a snowy hill on her sled! Features a pull rope, red metal runners, and a steering column that moves back and forth. Includes trading cards.I got this for Christmas for Inky. First of all, it's visually very appealing. I love how you can actually move the crossbar. It looks just like the Flexible Flyer sled I had as a child. I took out in the snow for the first time today. When I put it on an incline, it immediately slid down to the bottom- it works very well in that regard! In order to pose my dolls with it, I had to push it into the snow a bit in order to prevent it from sliding away. When I went to put Inky on it, it was almost impossible. The rope isn't long enough for the dolls to hold if they are sitting on the sled. Plus, the dolls can't sit up easily on the sled without falling over. Placing the dolls on their tummies on the sled is also near impossible. Appearance: A Utility: C- Overall: B- Photos follow Sledding null
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Post by green chile supergirl on Dec 13, 2007 2:43:17 GMT -5
Lovely velvet/velour (?) dress, matching shoes, tights, and white pleathery coat with faux fur trim. I think this is the loveliest of the holiday outfits, though the coat really isn't my style at all. I like the classic silhouette of the dress, with the slight bell sleeves, the empire-esque waist, and A-line skirt. The shoes are lovely and not too overdone. Like many other holiday shoes, they don't lend themselves easily to other outfits. Unfortunately, they are of the sort that tends to fall off easily- and be slightly frustrating when balancing the doll to stand upright. Overall, its shortcomings are minor- and outweighed by the general smartness of the outfit.
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Post by green chile supergirl on Oct 9, 2007 6:30:57 GMT -5
This set includes PJ top, bottoms, slippers, and a little dream book. The top actually closes girl-style! Shock! The frogs are decorative, the shirt closes in the back with velcro. The fabric is a lovely deep purple with silver metallic snowflakes and lighter purple snowflakes beneath. Lavender trim accents hems and forms the frogs. The slippers are horrid. They will not stay on feet and the doll cannot stand up while wearing them. I've had this outfit for years and I actually hid the slippers in my box of Annoying Doll Items. Overall Grade: A+
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Post by green chile supergirl on Oct 9, 2007 6:17:31 GMT -5
This is a two-piece set of PJs (top/bottom) with a pair of slippers. The PJs themselves are made of something synthetic. They're dark blue with a lighter bluey paisley pattern. The frogs that close the jacket are made of elastic and actually work. They might pose some difficulty for little fingers, but my only fear was that I might unravel the knots. I'm not sure if said fear is unfounded, but I'm loathe to try to unravel them to find out. The slippers are nice, with the clear plastic band to hold them on. They work quite well, actually. My doll is fully able to stand while wearing them (something you can't say of the horrible poufy slippers of the star pjs and the previous, "Asian-style" Snowflake PJs). The included book is particularly ridiculous. It's a kind of Hannah Montana story, blah. Best if tossed in bin straight off. Fit is fine on Mattel dolls. Overall Grade: A for Outfit. No + due to particularly awful book, even when compared to other JLY books.
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Post by green chile supergirl on Dec 13, 2007 2:49:15 GMT -5
I enjoy the vaguely East European vibe of the embroidery at the bottom of the dress! That said, it is a bit mature for a 9-year old. I don't particularly care for the patent leather boots, but that's a personal issue. I can't stand patent leather! Ditto on Santa hats, ugh. Overall, it's a sweet dress. I wish the fur cuffs were removable, but one can't have it all.
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Post by green chile supergirl on Dec 20, 2007 7:04:14 GMT -5
Your American Girl can‘t wait to twirl across the stage in her white swan costume with a matching headpiece, white tights, and satin toe shoes. So she won’t miss a step, help her practice in her black leotard, pink tights, and ballet slippers. Includes a mini program to the ballet Swan Lake. * * * This outfit is really darling. I only have pictures of dolls wearing the Swan Lake outfit, but I can take some later of the practice outfit. The description doesn't specify it, but the swan costume is actually three pieces- the two wings snap onto the tutu proper. Pros: I love that this outfit actually goes with a particular ballet- Swan Lake. The more recent outfits, while nice, aren't particular to a production. Unlike most of the 2-in-1 sets, this outfit actually includes enough pieces for two *complete* separate outfits. You get two leotards, two pairs of tights, and two pairs of shoes! The Swan Lake performance outfit is quite accurate to most costumes for that ballet- and the practice outfit is common to many ballet schools, unlike the other practice outfits, which use pink leotards. The swan costume uses delicate faux-pearl beadwork to emphasize the headpiece, wings, collar, and cuffs. There are several layers of tulle forming the tutu. Cons: The white tutu uses velcro, which can snag the tights easily if not used with the utmost care. Both ribbons on the pointe shoes are the same length, making it difficult to tie them off without leaving one long tail hanging, even if you tuck the ends under. The headpiece to the swan costume is a really odd size. I don't know if I just got a bum headband, but mine is too small to be worn as a headband- and too large to wear just around a bun. The feathers at the apex of the headpiece also stick out in an unsightly horizontal fashion. Overall? I give this outfit an A-. The idea is really well-executed- two complete outfits, a costume and program specific to a real ballet, and both outfits are actually appropriate to what dancers would wear (although a kid would not be playing the part of a swan). The minus is earned because of the annoying-as-all-get-out headband and the frustrating ribbons. Luckily, the problem of the ribbons is fixed in later ballet outfits by making them into stretchy loops.
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Post by green chile supergirl on Nov 28, 2006 2:31:32 GMT -5
I like this dress, didn't care much for the shoes. The mismatched shoulders are a bit odd as well. A-
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Post by green chile supergirl on Jul 16, 2007 13:50:41 GMT -5
This outfit is lovely. The colors are wintry without being too bold or relevant to any particular religious celebration. The jacket is soft. As scandia mentioned, it is fuzzy and seems as though it would easily pill. However, unless your doll is rubbing itself heartily against the sofa, that shouldn't be a problem. There is delicate beadwork along the collar/wrap section of the sweater and on the cuffs. The delicacy of the beadwork is really what makes the outfit. I have not had any problems with the beadwork durability, but I would not be surprised if it did not stand up to rough play. The sweater closes with a standard thin, light blue ribbon. I tie mine in a square knot before tying it in a bow, otherwise, the ribbon is too slippery to hold the jacket shut without loosening. The skirt is two layers, a gauzy silver layer over an ivory satin underskirt. As you can see from the photo, the silver layer is about an inch longer than the underskirt. This may or may not bother you. The tights are standard issue AG tights. This means- watch out for snags if you bite your fingernails! The shoes are standard Mary Janes. Nothing to write home about. Unlike scandia, I do not find them useful with other outfits. However, my dolls rarely dress up. They are rather plain; they lack any embellishment. The outfit comes with six (maybe it's four?) small jaw clips. Do forgive my lack of knowledge of hair thingy terminology. They're clear plastic with white glitter. I've never really liked that style of hair thing. In fact, I haven't even used mine, so if you're lusting after them, drop me a PM. So, overall? B+ No issues with an outfit, that gives it a solid B. The delicate beadwork bumps it up to a +.
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Post by green chile supergirl on Dec 13, 2006 19:43:51 GMT -5
Here is a new picture of Inky, my #4:
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Post by green chile supergirl on Dec 6, 2006 12:57:59 GMT -5
AGT4, or Inky to me, is my favorite doll. She has such a great personality!! Here are some albums of our travels together. And here are some of my favorite pictures of her! *mod edit to remove dead image links*
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Post by green chile supergirl on Dec 6, 2006 12:48:12 GMT -5
I love my #26. I got her from my fiancée the day we got engaged. Her name is Iris, because Irises are my favorite flower... and I got a dozen Irises the day after our engagement as well! To be honest, I got a 26 for Christmas last year from my mother. However, I didn't end up keeping her, because I traded her for another doll a few weeks later at AGP. I hadn't thought long enough about her character and just wasn't ready for her. Now that I have her again, I am thrilled! I'm so glad I waited, because I love this doll so much more than the first 26.
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