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Post by jackylina on Sept 15, 2016 20:50:53 GMT -5
The bottoms are long because they are supposed to be tied. I really like the buttons and I'm thrilled there's no velcro, it's way more real that way. I love the colors and kind of wish AG would make one my size. I think it looks really good on Lea. She is wearing it with the side cinch tank and Kanani's aloha capris. *mod edit to remove dead image link*
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Post by jackylina on Sept 15, 2016 20:47:05 GMT -5
2016 is a mix and match year but it's a little different since you can buy each piece separately. You don't have to buy a whole outfit. It's good in a way, because my dolls have too many shoes, but I think each item is priced pretty high. If you add it all up it costs a little more than what a normal outfit would be. I got the cinch shirt which can cinch up pretty high. I love the colors in the decal design and the color of the shirt itself too. Lea is pairing the top with Kanani's Aloha capris.
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Post by jackylina on Sept 15, 2016 20:40:33 GMT -5
I agree that silver would have been a lot better for the headband. These are one of my top favorite accessories for a meet outfit. When you start to add the love to layer accessories to the meet outfit it almost changes the whole outfit.
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Post by jackylina on Sept 15, 2016 20:37:28 GMT -5
I like this dress so much better than the previous meet outfit. The fabric of the dress sparkles a little bit as does the attached silver belt. Then when you start to add the love to layer accessories it almost changes the whole outfit. First Sonali adds a skirt, and then the jacket and the headband. *mod edit to remove dead image links*
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Post by jackylina on Sept 15, 2016 20:28:46 GMT -5
From head to toe, Isabelle wears two pink and purple barrettes that really don't match the outfit at all, an adorable Coconut t-shirt, an orange tulle skirt with flowers only on the front, and color splattered shoes. I wish they would have made a turquoise barrette instead to match Coconut's. ~mod edit to remove dead image link~
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Post by jackylina on Sept 15, 2016 20:25:26 GMT -5
I actually don't like this outfit together. I bought it for the pieces that I will mix and match. The pink shorts and navy blue shirt color clash and perhaps it's just me but I would never wear shorts on top of leggings but as everyone said, you get a lot of pieces with this outfit. ~Mod edit to remove dead image links~
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Post by jackylina on Sept 15, 2016 20:20:38 GMT -5
I really like this outfit. I think all the pieces can go very well with other outfits. I'm a little worried how the happiness decal sticker will hold but so far it's been fine.
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Post by jackylina on Sept 10, 2016 19:23:22 GMT -5
Josefina starts out with a periwinkle blouse with double bell sleeves (can they make one in my size?) along with a pair of tights. The skirt has two looks. Above is without the fringe. The fringe itself snaps on to the bottom of the skirt. Josefina adds a pretty wrap around sweater and starry clogs.
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Post by jackylina on Sept 10, 2016 19:18:25 GMT -5
AG also redid the school accessories, only keeping the same math book from 1995. First is a big pink binder. Inside it is a pencil case, folders, and a sticker page. This thermos is actually a lunch box: (You're supposed to slide a spork into those two holes but I lost mine a long time ago.) Inside the thermos are three jars of food: A cookie (same from 1995), spaghetti, and a salad. Yes! the tomatoes are not attached to the salad anymore! It makes it look so much more real. You be the judge on whether or not the spaghetti looks real.
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Post by jackylina on Sept 10, 2016 19:07:21 GMT -5
this is my favorite backpack ever! It is an exact copy of a real one with a gazillion different pockets. I even discovered a pocket that I hadn't noticed before! I know this is weird to make such a fuss over a doll’s backpack, but one of the big reasons why I love AG so much is their attention to detail and to keep the doll items as human like as possible (at least, most of the time). This backpack from 2001 clearly demonstrates that. It looks like a normal nice backpack with cute little charms attached, right? Well just wait.
It has padded straps! Man, if I had a backpack with padded straps like these when I went to school it would make carrying books a lot more comfortable!
Open up that little front pouch and you see a cute little pencil and eraser holder with two levels!
The next pouch goes all the way down the backpack. Perfect for storing folders.
And the big main pouch holds the most books and binders than any other AG backpack I own (not counting the camping backpacks).
Along with the backpack, came the laptop. After 14 years, this laptop is so old it's almost unrecognizable as a laptop! Two discs came with it. I've never bothered to change the batteries in mine to see how it works so I can't tell you much about it. I guess you could use it as a calculator and put contact information in it.
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Post by jackylina on Sept 10, 2016 18:55:31 GMT -5
How would you like to wear an outfit that was specifically made to match your bike? Or maybe the bike was made to match your outfit? Anyway, if you're a doll, that's what you get. This is the first trail bike AG ever made. Except for the brakes, this bike works like a real bike. It's too bad the AG dolls can't bend their knees to really ride it. The bike is heavy metal and comes with a tiny lock and a helmet. I love it that this bike has 'suspension' brakes! When you want to store it the pedals fold in and the handle bar can turn without the wheel turning to go along side the bike instead of pointing out.
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Post by jackylina on Sept 10, 2016 18:50:08 GMT -5
The shirt is a pretty long sleeved tee. Beautiful pink embroidered flowers surround fancy AG letters. I like the colors of the trim of the shirt too. The pants have zippers and flower embroidery near the ankles too. Since the long sleeve shirt does not have Velcro at the wrists, it makes the jacket a lot harder to put on but it's still really cool. I think the jacket makes this outfit a little less girly. It has two reflective stripes running up and down each arm. Heavy clog shoes and gold barrettes (I could only find one of mine, there's supposed to be two) complete the outfit. How would you like to wear an outfit that was specifically made to match your bike?
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Post by jackylina on Sept 10, 2016 18:45:44 GMT -5
This IS my very favorite AG outfit ever. Tess is wearing the Flower Power outfit. She puts on a tee shirt with a flower poking out at the top, then she slides her jeans on. They are that beautiful dark jean color, with a corduroy cuff, and lovely flowers growing out at the bottom. Her brown clogs are to die for. Very soft and oh, so easy to get on. The buckle is really a snap and the braided trim goes all the way around each shoe. She adds a gorgeous crocheted sweater on top. I love this outfit and it looks so good on brown haired dolls. Mod edit to delete dead image links.
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Post by jackylina on Sept 10, 2016 18:41:06 GMT -5
Carlie is wearing the Denim Jumper outfit which includes a long sleeved shirt. The flowers on the sleeves are not embroidered but the decals have not come off yet and the outfit is almost 16 years old! The wrap around jumper has pretty lace edging at the top, but the beadwork on the bottom is only on the front. Her shoes are also that terrible material AG used to make that flakes with age. A crocheted hat, very similar to Marisol's completes this look. Mod edit to remove dead image links.
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Post by jackylina on Sept 7, 2016 20:11:10 GMT -5
The 1999 accessories are sort of a rehash of 1995. The only thing new is the backpack. I love the colors, the shape, and the reflective logo.
The backpack has two pockets; one open and one zipped.
And inside is the same as 1995 except a green homework folder has been added.
The calculator really works but the battery is dead on mine.
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Post by jackylina on Sept 7, 2016 15:11:26 GMT -5
The varsity jacket is quilted on the inside. It feels super warm and thick. The first varsity jacket came with a purple baseball cap which I don't own, but this one comes with a fleece hat with a little tassel on the top. No logo, but American Girl and the star are embroidered on it.
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Post by jackylina on Sept 7, 2016 15:07:34 GMT -5
Jacky is wearing the new and improved blue jean basics (at least it's an improved version of the '95 blue jeans basics. I have used these jeans so much the velcro is starting to fray! The ribbed turtleneck is kind of plain but it works with the varsity jacket. ~Mod edit to remove dead image link~
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Post by jackylina on Sept 7, 2016 15:03:38 GMT -5
This is such a non girly outfit my AG boy wears it all the time! The Drawstring Cargos and Plaids outfit has so many pieces, I had to do a double take when I saw in the catalog it was only $24! Jonathan is acting grumpy wearing baggy kahaki cargoes, and a grey t-shirt that has American girl on it. "I am not a girl!!" (Sorry, Jona.) On top of that is the plaid shirt. I love it so much ( I own two of these, one for Molly, and one for everyone else) because it has snaps, and velcro at the wrists.. which means you can add the gray hoodie on top without the plaid sleeves crawling up. Gray sneakers and a green bucket hat complete the look. (Yeah, that's ONE outfit!) Mod edit to remove dead image links.
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Post by jackylina on Sept 7, 2016 14:58:02 GMT -5
Amy is wearing a plaid skirt and a jean vest. I'm disappointed in the vest because it has velcro, so when you put the sweater over it... it kind of puffs out where the velcro is. Luckily, you barely see it in photos. If they would have used snaps, or better yet buttons, it would not only be better looking, but they could wear the vest by itself and mix and match it with other outfits! Thick gray knee socks and black loafers complete the look. I don't have the necklace. *mod edit to remove dead image links*
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Post by jackylina on Sept 7, 2016 14:52:55 GMT -5
This is such a cool thing! It even comes with a tiny mouse pad! It turns on in the back. Then you see a blank page, and every time you press the keyboard (the whole keyboard is a button) a paragraph appears!
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Post by jackylina on Sept 7, 2016 14:42:37 GMT -5
The School Jumper is a classic and I don't think it will ever go out of style. It starts with gray tights with confetti like sprinkles in it (they don't sparkle though). Miranda adds a striped turtle neck, And a thick real wool jumper and black boots with a headband to complete the outfit.
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Post by jackylina on Sept 7, 2016 14:30:26 GMT -5
Talk about style! I think it should be called the mom jeans outfit. Very high waisted jeans. And yes, like everyone has stated above, they're pretty tight, even around the ankles. It's hard to get them up just to put the shoes on. The belt is detachable which is nice because you can put it on more stylish jeans. The bright red t-shirt works with so many outfits. "Real" Converse shoes for AG dolls! Mod edit to delete dead image links.
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Post by jackylina on Aug 14, 2016 12:58:43 GMT -5
Here's the update. I went to Michigan and took both kayaks out on the lake. I set it out on the water without a doll first and it does float:
The bottom part is really cool especially in real water. They should make human boats with clear bottoms. Can you see this piece of seaweed?
I put an all vinyl doll in the boat first but I couldn’t even take a picture of her because the boat immediately started to tip and fill with water. There was no way I was going to use it with Lea. I even kind of wonder if it leaks because the highest part, (the black bungee cord part where Lea keeps her underwater camera) was full of water and I know it didn’t tip that much to let water in there. So, it's a disappointment in real water. If you're looking for a boat to use in real water, Jess's boat is better than Lea's:
But even that is kind of prone to tip. The best boat is the Magic Attic river rafting adventure raft:
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Post by jackylina on Apr 18, 2016 20:30:24 GMT -5
I love this outfit too! Here's Molly in it. I love the embroidery on the capris: and the detail of the pocket:
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Post by jackylina on Apr 18, 2016 20:25:22 GMT -5
This outfit came in a very special sturdy box:
The outfit also came with a special AG Place hangar:
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Post by jackylina on Apr 18, 2016 20:20:50 GMT -5
I forgot to take a pic with the hat. I love that hat too. The shorts seem a little on the short side but I love the shirt. The logo is an iron on but it's staying on very well after all these years.
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Post by jackylina on Apr 18, 2016 20:17:06 GMT -5
I got this outfit on ebay so I'm missing the shoes and headband but I agree with what's been said above. I didn't expect to like the skirt either and it's my favorite part of the outfit. This hoodie won't even zip all the way down on my PM Kirsten. It's even worse on my chubby PM Samantha and it kind of crawls up her belly. The purse is to die for! So adorable.
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Post by jackylina on Apr 6, 2016 18:12:09 GMT -5
I saw these at the AG place for a price I couldn't pass up. I like the shirt but the shorts are a cheap shiny fabric. I think I got it for $7. My girls really needed some summer pjs.
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Post by jackylina on Apr 6, 2016 18:01:12 GMT -5
I feel like this outfit was made for Lea. It is a t-shirt type of material and I love the Easter colors and the layering effect. It comes with a bracelet and a headband (nice and stretchy, easy to get on) but no shoes! My Lea's wearing the sandals from the 2001 picnic outfit. Here's a close up of the dress:
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Post by jackylina on Apr 6, 2016 15:18:18 GMT -5
I think Kit looks so cute in this outfit: For a while, I didn't have Kirsten's winter blouse and skirt and I would use this skirt as a replacement. The dolls would wear it backwards. ~Mod edit to delete dead image link.~
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