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Post by C.I.Fairfield on Sept 2, 2011 20:27:38 GMT -5
I received my Cécile as a surprise today! Others have done better pictures, but I did want to mention how high-quality I find the meet dress itself. The material feels quite nice and it is well sewn, but I particularly like that the little puffed sleeves are lined! This helps them keep their shape and avoids an unattractive hem.
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Post by C.I.Fairfield on Apr 26, 2011 9:18:29 GMT -5
I was given Emily three years ago, and she's honestly one of the dolls I think is most beautiful! The combination of her hair, eyes and skin tone is just very nice.
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Post by C.I.Fairfield on Jan 1, 2011 19:57:02 GMT -5
25th Anniversary Samantha in Holiday Dress Cost: $22 Grade: B-, but nostalgia makes me harsh.
Samantha in the special box. There is a printed bow saying "25 Years" on it.
The 25th Anniversary Samantha comes in her Christmas dress, and is accompanied by her "Samantha's Surprise" book and a grey sticker with her name on it. The cover illustration on the book is the same picture of Samantha that used to be in her "Family and Friends" section. There is also a "25th" tag on the lower right corner. The book ends on page 29, just like the other mini books do. I was a little disappointed with the book - I was hoping it would be a version of the first edition book that really did come out 25 years ago. This book has the second generation of illustrations.
The dress seems a little big to be - rather loose. I like Samantha's hair; it's a lot longer then the pre-Mattel mini I have, and it seems a little fuller then my mini-Rebecca's. Unlike the regular minis, this Samantha has no bloomers, just tights and the classic mary jane shoes.
The waist and hair ribbon are the same picot edged ribbon. The lace on the yoke is only in the front; it doesn't go over the shoulder. (However, this was also true of the full-sized dress.) The lace is fairly close to the original lace for the first edition Christmas dress, but the color of the taffeta is closer to the dress right before Samantha was archived.
Real-sized Samantha in Christmas dress and mini-Samantha. My Sam has the second generation dress, so no direct comparisons to be made there. This picture does show the difference in the fit of the real and mini dresses, though: the real dress is much tighter in the bodice and the skirt ends just at the knee, but the mini dress is much looser and hangs about 1/4 below the knee (which is a lot when the doll is six inches!)
Nostalgia is making me a harsh judge. I would have liked to have the mini be exactly like the original dolls were 25 years ago, but I'm not surprised that she's not. The mini is also very cute, and the dress is adorable. I like that there is a new book, and I am excited about getting the other dolls. I think she's definitely worth the $22.
Mod edit to remove broken image links
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Post by C.I.Fairfield on Jan 1, 2011 19:07:45 GMT -5
Kanani's Monk Seal: $18 Grade: A+ This set includes a plush seal, a small newspaper with a story about Kanani, and a card about the Shine On project (not shown.) Shown on the box for scale. The seal's fur is very smooth, and it has adorable thread whiskers. The seal's face looks very cheerful and appealing - sort of bemused. As plushies go, he's rather realistic. He's a nice size to carry in the hand, and the little flippers and tail are fun to stroke. His fur is really silky! The newspaper is from THE FUTURE! - at least, it was on the day I got the set. It's dated June 22, 2011. The stories inside are really cute, and it looks like a real newspaper. (Note: the colors are a bit brighter then in real life due to flash, but the image is much more crisp.) Inside of the newspaper! Ads, local interest stories, predictions about the spelling bee outcome ...it's nicely done. Crossword! I'm a bit suspiscious about 77 degree temperatures in June on a tropical island, but I've never been there. Maybe things are different in THE FUTURE. Not shown is a little informative card. One side is an ad for Kanani, explaining that AG hopes her story will "help children throughout the U.S. gain an appreciation and understanding of out most vulnerable animals." The other side talks about the Shine On Now program and the National Wildlife Federation. It also gives some facts about the Hawaiian Monk Seal, like how a seal pup can grow to be 200 pounds in its first six weeks of life. (Sometimes it's nice AG doesn't do animals to scale.) $1 from the sale of each seal goes to the National Wildlife Federation. It isn't much, but it's a nice effort, and every little bit helps. These seals are incredibly endangered, and if playing with this toy might help save them, that's a really good thing. You can see the NWF's Kanani related site here: American Girl 2011 and NWF. There are neat games and information there! $18 is, I think, a reasonable price, especially given that Lanie's raccoon and trash can was $10 more than that. There seems to be a lot of play value, and it's contributing to a good cause. Can you tell I love my seal?
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Post by C.I.Fairfield on Dec 27, 2010 21:15:06 GMT -5
Hmm, what's this? An ordinary trash can? Ah, no; this is a GREEN can. It's a recycling center! POP! It's a raccoon's home! Look at that cute face! Mr. Raccoon would like to pose for a photo. His little white belly is the softest I have ever felt. The rest of the fur is kind of rough, but very nice. Backside! The tail sticks out when he is out of his can. Profile. The detail on his little face is adorable, with the contrast eyes and white cheeks and a sweetest little smile. Eee! Raccoon took advantage of the tree and climbed up. I'm a bit nuts about this little guy. No idea why, I'm not usually into plushies! But I wanted him as soon as I saw him last January, but I had to wait until Christmas to get him. As silly as this set is, the little raccoon is adorable, and I was really happy to get him. I will say I think $28 was a lot for a plushy and a trash can, but it's well in line with AG's other pet prices. So while pricey, I won't say it's over priced. Grade: A
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Post by C.I.Fairfield on Oct 4, 2010 14:42:48 GMT -5
I've always like Molly's bed, but feel the execution is lacking. My grandmother as well had beds like this (hers was purple). She constructed them during the war by reusing fabric from an old slipcover, stretched over a piece of fiberboard that she padded. The bed was just one of those plain bedframes - Grandma wired the headboard on.
The velcro on the AG one has always annoyed me, and plus I have too many doll beds as it is.
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Post by C.I.Fairfield on May 27, 2010 3:34:34 GMT -5
I got this outfit in February of 2010, from a grey market Singapore seller on eBay. My outfit seems to be identical to the ones others have featured - same patches, same details, except mine did not come with shoes. It did come with plain white socks - I don't know if authentic versions had little green flags on the sides or not. I love the outfit - I was surprised that AG had used decals on the vest, but they're sturdily applied even on my knockoff and they have nice detail. As a former Scout, I heartily approve this outfit. I do want to add something for new buyers though: The shirt on mine is tagged "Pleasant Company," even though I know I bought it on the grey market. The seller admitted that she buys her stuff from a factory that is still producing these retired outfits. I think the quality is very good (the stitching is a little crude, but serviceable), and I am more than satisfied, BUT if authenticity is important to you, be VERY careful about who you buy from on eBay.
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Post by C.I.Fairfield on May 27, 2010 3:26:27 GMT -5
I love this outfit. It was one of my absolute must-haves when I got my 90's doll, Rose, who is modeling for you today. I bought this on eBay without the glasses, but I got the important part: the shoes. AG-sized Tevas. SOOOO fabulous. They're dark blue, black and yellow. The soles are a good size and don't look too small like some AG shoes do. Both the toes and the ankles are adjustable with velcro, just like the real ones! This outfit reminds me so much of the ones I wore when I was ten or eleven. The shirt is cotton and crisp, the shorts nice denim. Mine doesn't show the dolls' belly - you have to tug the pants up and the shirt down, but that's how we wore them in the nineties! The subtle blue pattern on the shirt is nice. It's not all matchy-matchy like things are today, and it still looks coordinated.. I give this two thumbs way, way up.
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Post by C.I.Fairfield on Jan 17, 2010 13:54:17 GMT -5
There are some really awesome descriptions of this outfit here, but no pictures! I don't have Kit, but my partner got this outfit for Junie so she'd have something nice to wear when her grandmother takes her to church. I don't have the shoes or barrette, so she's wearing a pair of white tights and Emily's recital shoes. Front and back views. The skirt is nicely pleated the same way in the back and front: flat in the middle, with pleats going off in opposite directions on the sides. It's a nice floral pattern. The cardigan has a tendency to pull backwards at the sides and takes a bit of adjusting. I have here my best and least favorite things about this outfit. Best is, I love the zipper and hook-and-eye closure. It makes the skirt really easy to get on and is a nice piece of construction. My least favorite aspect is the snaps up the back. To fasten them you have to stretch the sweater out. Also, it means the back pulls open at the waist. I think it also contributes to some of the difficulty fitting the cardigan on. One other negative. I did receive this as a used item off eBay, and the sweater is quite worn out. But looking at pictures of other sets on eBay, I think that's common. My version is tagged Mattel, so I am really unimpressed that it's got so many pulls, pills and fluff. This is a nice, classic outfit that is quite nice overall. I'd give it a B.
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Post by C.I.Fairfield on Jan 9, 2010 20:14:58 GMT -5
I have loved this set since it debuted, but I didn't get it until this Christmas. It goes incredibly well with Kit's coat, and I think the colors look so nice on my Emily. Here's the beret: I didn't have any trouble getting this onto Emily's head the way I wanted. I pulled it onto her forehead straight, then moved it around until it had the angle I wanted. It stayed on pretty well, too, when I took her out to get sledding pictures. The yarn is a nice shade of dark red, with flecks of blue, yellow, peach and green in it, very small. The beret is a definite A from me. Here's the beret and the mittens: The mittens are dark blue with red and grey cuffs. The red is the same shade as the beret, which is nice, and the cuffs coordinate with the coat. But there is one thing about these mittens that is weird: they are HUGE. I put the 2009 PWP mitten in the picture so you can see it. The huge size isn't that noticeable on the doll's hands, but it does make getting them on a little tricky. You have to keep pulling them on until they're all the way on, or they fall off. The mittens are so huge because they are made of cotton thread as far as I can tell, not acrylic, and lack stretch. So, plus one on historical accuracy and quality, but minus half a point for functionality. Overall, I give the mittens and beret an A.
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Post by C.I.Fairfield on Jan 9, 2010 19:48:57 GMT -5
Interestingly enough, I found a picture of a coat that looks exactly like Kit's - except it was WWII era "utility clothing" from England! You can see that coat here: www.hullcc.gov.uk/museumcollections/emuweb5/media.php?irn=5736&image=yes&width=200Because of this, I've decided that the coat works perfectly for my Emily. I bought this coat yesterday (1/07/10). I give it an A. The material is nice and thick, and it actually buttons closed. As has been noted,the "buckle" doesn't actually have a prong, and it's a little bit difficult to fit the belt through. However, this was a feature of utility clothing: that would be one less bit of metal. The sleeves are nice - they fit well over the wrists of the mittens, but aren't too tight to adjust. I like the length - it's just past the knee, which seems practical. I give this an A and not an A+ because it would have been *really* nice if there was something else sold with it. The coat by itself seems a little bit overpriced. Maybe a scarf would be a good addition.
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Post by C.I.Fairfield on Dec 27, 2009 23:04:42 GMT -5
I recieved this second hand for Christmas. My set was missing the anklet, choker and matching girl's bracelet. Otherwise the set consists of a skirt wrap, matching headband, and leotard. I give this a B (for actual item) and an F- for history, placement and presentation. Let's start with the F. As shown by my confusion with where to put this review, this is NOT a historical outfit. At best, it can go back to the 1970's (as I do for my Junie) and actually I think a lot of people would find in questionable in today's context as well. It's generic African print (not authentic Kente cloth), and the cowrie shells? Please. Throwing some shells at something does not make it "African." This outfit is, if anything, a representation of African-American art forms, and not a particulatly authentic one at that. But, on to the B. As an outfit itself, it's pretty good. The leotard is nice and thick and well finished. It's cut pretty far down in the back, which makes it easy to get on, and I like the sleeves that cover the arm caps. The skirt is nice because it has elastic and some shaping, which helps it look nice on the doll. The headband is easy to get on - it didn't mess up my Junie's hair, which is a plus. It gets the B because I am not sure that this was ever worth $28. Really? It's not a complete outfit, honestly. But it is kind of cute.
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Post by C.I.Fairfield on Dec 27, 2009 22:17:04 GMT -5
Molly's bike is awesome. I like it so much more than Samantha's tricycle (it actually is historically accurate) and it's better than Julie's bike (it's got wheels of the same size!) My grade: A- The bike is perfectly scaled, and the doll's hands just reach the handlebars. A perfect version has a mirror, horn and front light. I don't have the horn, but my front light still works! The basket is fastened firmly, and can hold a surprising amount without the bikee tipping. The pedal have elastic to slip over the doll's foot to hold her in place. There's a "kickstand" that is actually a prop - it's on both sides - which makes the bike very stable. There are guards on the wheels to keep a skirt out, and a cargo rack. Also, the pedals actually work a chain! My two main issues with the bike is that you cannot put both the doll's feet into the elastic on the pedals at once. This means you have to do some careful balancing when you first put the doll on. The other issue is that I would have really liked something to use to hold cargo on to the cargo rack. But there are incredibly little details that aren't important. This was an awesome item that I really wish had not retired!
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Post by C.I.Fairfield on Sept 6, 2009 14:13:24 GMT -5
This item was released in 2009 and retired in 2015. Julie wears this casual outfit on cool days. The height of the '70s style, it features: A knee-length dress with an all-over calico print, red ribbon trim, and bell-shaped sleeves Bright red tights and knee-high boots A bandanna-style kerchief to sweep back her hair.*price increase from $28 to $32 January, 2012/retired March, 2015* My partner got me this dress for Junie, my Julie stand-in. I was mixed on this outfit. I loved it in the catalog on Julie, hated it when I first took it out of the box, felt okay about it on Junie when I had it with the scarf, and loved it again when I took the silly babushka off. I think the dress works fantastically with Junie's skin tone and hair. The dress from the back. The ribbon trim goes all the way round the sleeves, and the border on the hem does too. Yay! The dress is really well-made. I figured someone would want to see the tights, so Junie agreed to moon y'all. They're regular AG tights, solid red. I wouldn't leave them on the doll that long, even though they're manmade fibre. Junie has a black fleece beret that left marks on her forhead, and I bet these will turn a doll's booty pink, too. The scarf is really BIG. Like, the size of Rebecca's or Josefina's shawls. This is nice, since it made putting it on really easy, but it takes a little bit of fiddling to get it to lie right. It might look better on dolls with hair that is flat instead of curly. Overall grade: A+ Seriously, one of the best outfits AG has made in terms of detail, workmanship, accessories and uniqueness. If you'd like larger photos, check out the set on Flickr: www.flickr.com/photos/givingphotos/sets/72157622271560224/
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Post by C.I.Fairfield on Jan 13, 2009 13:14:58 GMT -5
It's adorable, although the coat picks up dirt very easily. As noted there's no shirt, but Molly's school blouse works well.
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Post by C.I.Fairfield on Nov 1, 2007 20:30:24 GMT -5
This set was released in 2005 and retired in 2008.
A dressing table mirror like this one was quite a luxury in colonial times, and the pattern on the porcelain powder container (which contains a powder puff) was very popular. The red ceramic vase holds a bouquet of flowers, and the tablecloth is trimmed in lace.
Grade: D-
This set is perhaps the most trashy, overpriced thing AG has ever produced. I spent $10 on them on sale and still feel like I paid too much.
The set comes with that little slip warning parents and girls that they should take care when playing with the "high-quality" "authentic" accessories. Certainly - if plastic was invented in the 1700s!
Okay, enough rant.
Mirror: Plastic. The frame is silvered plastic, the mirror itself is plastic. It does reflect well, which is not always true of plastic mirrors, but you could honestly find a similarly sized mirror with a metal frame and real glass at the dollar store.
Flower Vase: Real porcelain, cute detail on the outside. However, there is a rubber thing stuck down in it to support the flowers, meaning that the only thing you can put in it is the flowers AG includes! The flowers are also nothing special, standard-issue fake things.
Powder box: Blue and white porcelain. Kind of cute, except my lid doesn't fit! It's slightly off and so doesn't sit properly. The powder puff is also very cute, but nothing that couldn't be made - and made better - with a little imagination.
Tablecloth: It's a cloth. The lace is nice.
Overall: definitely overpriced at full price. Probably overpriced on sale. Most of this could easily be replicated by pursuing dollar stores and craft shops.
Pictures to come.
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Post by C.I.Fairfield on Oct 29, 2007 19:27:46 GMT -5
I think this version is a definite improvement over the first one. The buttons provide a nice detail and the lace is much more delicate. This dress is just beautiful.
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Pajamas
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Post by C.I.Fairfield on Sept 10, 2006 22:02:29 GMT -5
This outfit was worn by Nellie in the DVD Samantha: An American Girl Holiday. Released in 2004, retired with archival in 2008.
Pajamas like these were all the rage in Nellie's day. They feature delicate flower embroidery and matching slippers with lavender pompons.I love this outfit. The satin is nice and heavy. The embroidery is purple, green and yellow and is quite lovely. The shirt actually buttons, no velcro, and the buttons are sewn on tightly. (Although it is relatively difficult to get the buttons buttoned.) The slippers are kind of an eh; they seem kind of old-lady-ish with the hard soles and pompoms, and don't seem very comfortable. But they're still cute. My only objection is that this outfit is not historically accurate. It's far too early for girls to be wearing pajamas! Overall: B+
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Post by C.I.Fairfield on Sept 10, 2006 13:17:04 GMT -5
Nellie was my second AG purchase after I started collecting again. I think she's lovely. I would rate her Meet dress as an A- simply because I'd prefer that the white overlay of her dress be thinner so we could see the blue - like in her book's illustrations. Other than that, she's perfect!
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Post by C.I.Fairfield on Sept 10, 2006 13:22:01 GMT -5
A+ for design and details. C- for execution. Like most of AG's outerwear, they didn't make the sleeves big enough to fit over other outfits - I'm guessing they use the same pattern for all long sleeves? The chest is pretty snug, too. And the hat - well, if I pull it down hard enough to stay on it really messes Nellie's hair. If I just perch it on it looks weird and slides off.
Still lovely for display. It fits better over Nellie's meet dress than her Christmas dress.
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Post by C.I.Fairfield on Dec 9, 2006 22:45:20 GMT -5
The shoulder ruffles are called 'bretelles.'
(This moment of useless trivia brought to you by final's week procrastination.)
I put Nellie in this today and for some reason I remembered it being tight...but this year it fit perfectly and I was delighted. I wonder if Nellie went on a diet? The dress is just lovely and looks surprisingly good with her coloring.
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Post by C.I.Fairfield on Mar 3, 2007 22:47:01 GMT -5
This item was released in 2005 and retired in 2008 with the first archival of Samantha's collection. It was paired with Samantha's 1904 Bathing Dress.
Open this fringed beach umbrella and prop it up close to Samantha to shield her from the sun. W: 23", H: 19".Very large and sturdy; locks open. More of a display peice; there isn't much play value. B.
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Post by C.I.Fairfield on Mar 3, 2007 22:44:16 GMT -5
This outfit was released in 2005 and retired about 2007. The outfit is very similar to the 1997 Limited Edition Bathing Costume, which is reviewed HERE.
In Samantha’s time, bathing suits were for wading, not swimming! Her bathing dress has built-in bloomers and matching tights. The swim bonnet adds a bright touch, and her beach shoes protect her feet from sharp rocks. Includes a Piney Point life preserver, plus a sturdy metal bucket and shovel to make plenty of sand castles. Includes American Girl trading cards.This is almost exactly the same as the LE version. They added white piping around the arms, collar, skirt waistband, and shoes. The hat is now a little mob cap. To be absolutely historically accurate, you should tuck the hair up in the cap, but I don't like to do that. The set also now comes with navy blue tights and a sand bucket and shovel. The tights are the same kind as Nellie's tights, so they're a little thin. They are also a little tight, but work well enough. The sand buck it metal and very cool. While the romper with removable skirt is accurate (bloomers were attached to the bodice so they wouldn't sag), the construction of the skirt (open in back) is not. Overall, I give the outfit a B, moving to A because of the accessories. Outfit and Accessories: Romper Without Skirt:
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Post by C.I.Fairfield on Jan 14, 2007 17:35:19 GMT -5
This set was released in 2006 and retired in 2007.
Samantha discovers that Piney Point isn’t the only place to enjoy nature. Help her explore her backyard in Mount Bedford in her mauve coat and matching hat. Her binoculars really magnify, so sling them over her shoulder in case she spots a yellow-bellied sapsucker or another one of the birds shown in her set of identification cards.
This set includes a cream colored, broad-brimmed had trimmed with lace and a mauve bow. The bow is actually two ribbons: a solid satin one and a gauzey one on top.
The coat is a heavy material - feels like bushed denim - in mauve trimmed with the same lace as the hat. The sleeves are full and velcro at the wrists, but the front hooks together.
Then there are the binoculars. They are real metal, glass and plastic in blcak and gold. The had a ribbon strap to go around Samantha's neck. They actually work!
Finally the bird cards - very pretty, with a short info paragraph on the backs.
If you think of this as an accessory set, the price doesn't seem so bad after all! It's very pretty in person.
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Post by C.I.Fairfield on Dec 11, 2006 23:36:08 GMT -5
This item was released in 1986 and retired in 2008 with the first archival of Samantha's collection.
Samantha sleeps in a shiny brass-plated bed. It's a four-poster with a curvy Victorian headboard. Her soft white mattress is covered with a lace-trimmed spread tufted with pink ribbons. Her fluffy pillow is edged in ruffles, lace, and ribbons, too.
I got thisas an early Christmas present off E-Bay. I have the pre-Mattel version (the bedding is tagged "Made in China for Pleasant Company."
The bedstead itself is brass plate, with curlicues on the head and footboard. The mattress is supported by rails and covered in heavy canvas. There is no sheet. The coverlet is white cotton tufted with pink ribbon on top, with three ruffled sides trimmed with lace. The pillow is ruffled, trimmed in th same lace, with a rosette of the same pink ribbon on one corner. The trimming on the bed is the same trim as on Samantha's nightgown!
The bed is very nice and soft, and certainly wide enough for one doll (or two on their sides close together.) The coverlet is a little stiff and, as it is made to go under the pillow, is a little long when you put a doll under it.
Because the bedding is white, it has high potential for getting dirty. However, as noted my set is pre-Mattel and seems to be pristine - no stains or marks, and the white is the same color as my Sam's (new) nightgown. With care, it seems to hold up very well.
Overall, I rate the set an A-.
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Post by C.I.Fairfield on Dec 5, 2006 23:57:44 GMT -5
I recieved this as a gift from my mother, who got iton Ebay. It's not quite 'complete' - I need a replacement hitching rail and jingle bells to go around the horse's middle. (Anyone got a replacement code?)
Overall, I am delighted. I know the horses aren't popular, but I REALLY like this one in person! (I think it's Penny.) The harness and rails LOOK authentic.
The sleigh is plenty big enough for two dolls, and they look charming surrounded by the misletoe and holly garlands. The runners are very graceful, with their scrolls!
A few things that are "Eh?" category. The lap robe is simply too small - not only for two, but for one! Getting the harness on is very difficult. Also, the horse's reins (for when it's used for riding) don't come off. There is no easy way to secure the garlands. And the reins don't reach for the girls to hold.
BUT it's beautiful on display and for acting out various scenes! Great for imagination play.
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Post by C.I.Fairfield on Jan 14, 2007 17:29:55 GMT -5
I agree the dress is not quite so ugly in person. However, the hat is still awful and the dress does not look good on Sam, period. (It looked pretty good in the movie, I admit.) However, the bouquet is quit nice; the flowers are a cut above the usual AG flowers.
C-
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Post by C.I.Fairfield on Jan 6, 2007 0:28:23 GMT -5
Quite lovely and sturdy - my six-year-old nephew decided to use the table as a step stool! It wasn't damaged at all. The wrapping on the legs is quite well done, so it doesn't come off like some cheaper furniture. And the style of the chairs (the weaving) is an authentic historical pattern. Overall I give the set an A.
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Post by C.I.Fairfield on Aug 24, 2006 0:55:03 GMT -5
I have a pre-Mattel, post-WB Samantha. Mine has the WB wig that has the bump in the middle, and her skin tone seems darker than other Sams, but that could be age. Her face paint is mostly gone, but it was a lovely rosey color in the beginning.
My Sam is rounder than the modern dolls, but her hips aren't as far apart as the WB's. (I compared her pretty closely to the WB that a friend had.)
Overall, I like my version of Sam better than the white bodies and the Mattel style, but I'm biased!
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Post by C.I.Fairfield on Dec 11, 2006 23:53:28 GMT -5
I have the hear-shaped lace. (No idea how to post a picture.) It is, in my opinion, the best one. The lace on the others looks a little cheap. The thick white tights that come with it are very nice and look surprisingly good; better than the thin white tights that came with Nellie's.
Aside from the lace, I am not too fond of the dress. I feel it should have had a dropped waist (like in the books) and the skirt always seems too short. But it is a lovely dress and essential to Sam's Christmas story, so I reccommend it highly!
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