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Post by starwenn on Feb 18, 2014 21:58:35 GMT -5
Meet my adorable girl Whitney! I ordered her from AG's website in early February, after getting an exceptionally good tax return. She's my first doll bought new from AG, and I couldn't be happier with my purchase. Love those curls - they look so good with the Addy mold, I'm surprised no one thought of it before. She has long, pretty stiff lashes and big brown decal eyes. I will say she's not for collectors who love to play with hair. Those curls weren't meant for a lot of brushing. On the other hand, if you're looking for a low-maintenance doll with hair that'll bounce and go and lots of personality to spare, she's highly recommended. *mod edit to fix image link
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Post by starwenn on Feb 4, 2014 0:07:47 GMT -5
I got everything but the mallet and envelope and money from my stepsister when I got her dolls in 2009. These things were stored probably for five years - the "firecrackers" are cardboard and got a bit smushed, but the gong is fine and still makes a nice sound when you hit it with something. If you have the Chinese New Year outfit or a doll who celebrates Chinese New Year, these go with the outfit well. (My stepsister told me she bought the outfit and accessories to go with a report at school about Chinese New Year.)
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Post by starwenn on Dec 18, 2013 21:04:27 GMT -5
Much to my delight and surprise, my best friend (who isn't a doll person) sent me this dress for Christmas. She said she found it at a yard sale. It didn't come with the shoes, tiara, or gloves, but the dress is more than enough. Even when it came out, I thought this was one of the prettiest formal holiday dresses AG ever made. I believe that even more now that I've seen it in person. I love the unique, rich blue-violet color, the very soft velvet, and the poofy skirt (I'm a sucker for poofy skirts). Well worth picking up for any modern doll who needs a winter formal and would look good in deep blues and/or purples.
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Post by starwenn on Nov 23, 2013 20:36:34 GMT -5
I got this on eBay this past summer with everything included, though I can't seem to find the undergarments at the moment. I always found Josefina's Christmas dress to be a little odd until I saw it in person. Now I love it. The pattern is pretty, the design is elegant, and the colors are lovely on Josefina and unique for the Historical line (where most of the holiday dresses are red, green, or purple). The simple shoes and delicate mantilla and comb add the perfect finishing touch. A must for any Josefina collection, and very much worth the price tag.
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Post by starwenn on Sept 30, 2013 20:36:47 GMT -5
Utterly adorable. It took me years to find these for a good price on eBay, but I'm so glad I finally did. Sam's wearing them under her Play Dress now, and it really makes it stand out. I love how pink and frilly it is. The buttons are a nice touch! I agree - if you can dig these up for a good price, do so. They're well worth it for Samantha, Nellie, Rebecca, and other young Edwardian ladies.
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Post by starwenn on Sept 14, 2013 22:02:44 GMT -5
I just found a Miss AG in this outfit for a dollar at a yard sale! It's very mid-90s - I remember seeing shirts with floppy buttons like that when I was in high school. I especially love the cozy velvet jumper (though I sort of wish it came without the AG of Today logo). The velvet bow is cute, fits the bear right, and the sequins seem to be glued on well enough - my bow had all of them. Very recommended for any Miss AG collector.
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Post by starwenn on Sept 14, 2013 19:51:15 GMT -5
This originally came with my stepsister's dolls, but it was so stained, I got rid of it. Big mistake! That left my modern doll as the only one without a nice springtime outfit, so I found this on eBay again. The shirt's a little stained, but it could probably be washed, and the eBay lot didn't come with the scrunchie. I remember wearing outfits like this in the mid-late 90s and seeing other girls in them at the time, too, up to and including the jelly sandals, so it does win points for at-the-time accuracy. (In fact, I had a few scrunchies like the original one that came with this outfit in different colors.)
This is highly recommended as one of the few modern outfits that look good on and fit just about every doll out there, from the plumpest PM to the thinnest Mattel. The shoes and shirt allow for some versatility, and while the style is kind of dated all together, it's not so dated that it doesn't still look cute.
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Post by starwenn on Sept 9, 2013 20:57:41 GMT -5
I just received the set I ordered on eBay. I'm guessing it's a pre-2007 Mattel set. The rebozo is the diamond pattern, but the pouch is definitely fake leather. The chain on the necklace is losing color, but the pendant is fine and very pretty. While I was expecting the rebozo to be a tad brighter, that might come from the weaving. It's a good length and can be wrapped in many ways. (I'll experiment more later - my set didn't come with the pamphlet.) The coin is a good size, and I'm hoping won't be lost as quickly as some of the smaller coins in other accessories sets. The hanky is kind of skimpy, but the embroidery is cute. Recommended for Josefina owners for the rebozo and necklace alone.
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Post by starwenn on Aug 28, 2013 22:34:53 GMT -5
I picked this one up along with the Pink Striped Birthday Pinafore outfit on eBay earlier this summer. While yes, it is quite thin, that's my only real complaint. Even more than her Birthday Pinafore dress, this is pretty and elegant without being too fussy, and the removable collar gives it a bit more versatility than many of her outfits. It pairs rather nicely with the white heels from Rebecca's Lace Dress.
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Post by starwenn on Aug 27, 2013 20:05:02 GMT -5
Although my stepsister's Molly came with a beret, she was missing all of her other accessories, and the beret was stretched out. I just ordered a new set direct from AG. While not the flashiest accessories set, this is one of the cutest and most versatile. I love how big and red Molly's bag is. It's roomy and sturdy and could probably hold several of her smaller items, like the newspaper from her camp set. (It also has a normal vinyl strap - no velvet on plastic as Goo described, thank goodness.)
I'm not a coin expert, but the penny seems to be a pretty good reproduction. The handkerchief is just adorable. I love that it looks like Molly embroidered it herself. The locket has a fairly long chain, and I had no trouble with the simple clasp. Like all recent versions of the locket, it didn't come with a picture of her dad.
The beret hasn't changed much over the years. It's exactly the same as my stepsister's PM beret, right down to the wool fabric used. Both berets do fit on Molly's head with some pulling.
So yes, I highly recommend this for Molly owners, if only for the beret, bag, and locket. These pieces are simple enough to work with many modern dolls as well.
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Post by starwenn on Aug 10, 2013 11:17:23 GMT -5
Like Skulka, I bought this as a summer outfit for Felicity. It really is a pretty dress - I especially love the cute bow. However, besides the historical inaccuracy with the lace and color, this dress has one big problem - that darn cheap fabric snags like crazy. My dress came from eBay, and it's snagged all over the place.
There's the shoes, too. As EofA pointed out, they're really rather silly for a "walk in the countryside." At the very least, they're nice and stiff and made from a decent fabric, and they fit very well, even over the historically accurate stockings (and on my Lissie's big PM feet).
By far the best reason to get this outfit is the hat. It's silky and smooth, and though it may not go with other outfits, it looks gorgeous on its own and with the dress.
The delicate fabric makes this iffy for very young girls, but for collectors who have Elizabeth or Felicity and aren't bothered by historical inaccuracy, this is a lovely summer dress that looks good on both dolls.
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Post by starwenn on Jul 6, 2013 20:17:23 GMT -5
I wasn't going to get this one after I saw all the negative reviews, but I found a good price for it on eBay and finally decided to finish out my Samantha's collection. Maybe it's the girlie-girl in me who loves frills, or maybe it's I got a nice PM/transitional version from about 1997 (from the tag on the dress), but I have to admit, I love it. I love the cute puffed sleeves and the soft, cotton candy-colored pink and white stripes. I love the big, stiff skirt. I love that ruffly pinafore that is so little-girl. I didn't get the rosebud circlet, and given how delicate many people here said it is, I think I'm better off without it or making my own version.
Yes, I know the dress is fairly plain without the pinafore. Yes, I know the taffeta feels kind of cheap. For me, it doesn't detract from how darn sweet this is. Your mileage may vary on this one, especially since Samantha and Rebecca have other pink-and-white summer outfits that could perform the same function as a formal hot-weather outfit.
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Post by starwenn on Jul 1, 2013 20:30:26 GMT -5
I picked up this outfit for Josefina on eBay, the first "camisa" outfit I got for her. I got Josefina from a yard sale with no Meet outfit, so I can't compare the camisas. I can say that I like how nice and simple this is. I think the lace edging is so sweet and dainty! I think it's a PM/transitional - the stripes look more like the one on the right in PleasantMemories' picture. It still fits my Mattel-era Josefina pretty well. This is an absolute must for Josefina, especially if you don't have her Meet outfit like me.
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Post by starwenn on May 23, 2013 19:58:55 GMT -5
I just picked up what I believe to be a Pre-Mattel version on eBay. Mine too is very white and in perfect shape - it doesn't look like it was ever used. I'm disappointed that it isn't flannel, or something a bit softer. My mom made me a version of this nightgown out of flannel instead of cotton when I was a teenager, but I lost it when I washed it at a laundromat and accidentally left it there years ago. Still, this one is very pretty too, with it's crocheted lace and dainty bows. A sweet pair of pajamas for Samantha, Nellie, Rebecca, or even some girlier modern dolls.
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Post by starwenn on May 13, 2013 20:27:32 GMT -5
I just picked up what I believe to be a fairly recent Mattel version on eBay. Much to my surprise, the fit was rather loose on my skinny Mattel Josefina. I did end up with the cheap "pleather" vest; it doesn't fit that badly, but it doesn't look all that "real," either. I love reds, oranges, and yellows, so the colors here are right up my alley, and they look sensational on Josefina. The ruffles on the bottom add a sweet touch.
I probably should have waited for an earlier version of this to come along, but my Josefina came from a yard sale with only what was on her back and needed clothes. If you can find it online, you may be better off getting an earlier variation with a more real-looking vest. Still, it's very pretty for what it is now, especially the dress alone.
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Post by starwenn on May 5, 2013 23:20:06 GMT -5
The Josefina I found at a yard sale yesterday came wearing this dress, without the black jacket. She has splendid taste. I've long thought this was Josefina's prettiest Regency-style outfit. I love the sweet, dainty print and lace trim. This is also one of Josefina's more versatile dresses. The neutral colors looks good on almost every doll AG makes and can pass as a modern dress as well. Worth picking up for Josefina, Caroline, or even modern girls.
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Post by starwenn on May 4, 2013 19:28:40 GMT -5
I found a lovely near-mint Josefina at a yard sale today for $25. Her hair is a mess and her limbs are a little loose, but otherwise, she seems to be fine. What a beauty she is! She's my first doll with the Josefina mold and my first doll with earrings. AG's description of her is on the nose - those brown eyes really do glimmer! Her face is just so sweet. If you're on the fence about her, she's recommended - especially if you like to play with hair, as she has plenty to play with.
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Post by starwenn on Nov 3, 2012 19:46:08 GMT -5
Found this one on eBay in its entirety except for the scarf. I love it, and so does Molly. The twill pants fit my plump PM Molly very well (better than her tight After-School corduroys), even with the long white shirt from the 1995 meet outfit tucked in. The jacket and cap look absolutely real, from the realistic leather to the Fifinella patch.
Yes, it does lack a shirt and shoes. My Molly is wearing the penny loafers that came with the Girl Scout Uniform right now. This might work with her white School Jumper or the shirt that comes under her Camp Uniform, too.
Recommended for the jacket and pants alone for air-crazy Kit, military Molly, and modern dolls with military backgrounds.
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Post by starwenn on Oct 15, 2012 0:02:08 GMT -5
This is one of two costumes I got from my stepsister when she gave me her dolls and their collections in 2009. (The other was the Sugar Plum Fairy outfit.) It was missing the mask, wrap, and bag. The remaining items seem to be in perfect shape, with no cracking on the tiara.
Personally, I think that while the dress itself isn't that bad, the tiara and wrap are kind of ugly and a bit awkward-looking. AG would do a much better mermaid costume a few years later.
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Post by starwenn on Oct 14, 2012 23:39:04 GMT -5
This was the only pajamas that came with the dolls my stepsister gave me in 2009, which could be why there was two of them. It came intact, with the book and the AG Bear Slippers. The book was a little messy after all this time, but it was still readable - it's an abridged "Games and Giggles."
The pajamas themselves are simple, but have a really cute mailbox print and are made from cozy flannel that seems to have held up really well. My dolls don't wear pajamas that often, but the last time I tried this on my PM #4 Jessa, it fit just fine. It might be a little big on thinner recent Mattel dolls.
The real reason to get this is the AG Bear Slippers. They are so cute. Like the sleep shirt, they're cozy, soft, and have held up well over the years. I wouldn't mind having a pair myself.
Recommended for 90s kids or for folks looking for simple yet cozy pajamas with unique footwear.
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Post by starwenn on Oct 13, 2012 21:56:00 GMT -5
I got these from my stepsister when she gave me her dolls and their things in the summer of 2009. Because of their size, I stored them in the back room (my apartment equivalent of an attic) and kept forgetting about them until I put them up to do a classroom-themed doll story today.
On one hand, the details are so much fun to look at. The classroom is so realistic and versatile, I used it for a kindergarten and elementary school class, and neither looked out of place. I even got away with using it without furniture. The cheery yellow kitchen is really cute, too.
On the other hand, as Rabluv pointed out, these things are BIG. There's a reason I mostly keep it in storage. Unless you have lots of room to display them, you're probably best off doing the same until you need them.
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Post by starwenn on Jul 19, 2012 20:43:02 GMT -5
I was delighted to find the entire set, including the original thick towel, beach ball, and cards, for a good price on eBay. What a gorgeous bathing suit! It doesn't seem too immodest to me at all. It's a well-made, soft piece that looks both contemporary and right for the mid-40s.
As I mentioned, I have an earlier version with a thicker, longer towel that Molly can actually sit on. Heck, I wish I could find a beach towel for me that was as nice as Molly's. The ball is too cute - you can really blow it up and toss it around. Yes, the necklace is a bit too big, but that's probably for safety reasons.
If you have Molly or a doll like Kanani who might look pretty in peach and needs a bathing suit, this one is worth the relatively high price tag because of the quality and all the pieces.
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Post by starwenn on Jul 11, 2012 19:21:46 GMT -5
I just got the second version of Sam's Bathing Costume on eBay. The lot just came with the suit, skirt, cap, shoes, hanger, and collectable cards. I've been wanting either this or Samantha's Bicycle Outfit for my Sam as a summer play outfit for a long time, and I'm definately not disappointed. The romper and skirt are high-quality, heavy-weight cotton. The ruffled cap is a cute touch. The shoes are a tad hard to get on my PM Sam's feet with black Springfield Collection stockings on, but not too bad.
Along with the Middy Dress, this is a must-have summer outfit for Samantha, Nellie, Rebecca, and other late Victorian/Edwardian era dolls.
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Post by starwenn on Jul 8, 2012 0:47:15 GMT -5
For some reason, my stepsister had the mid-90s version of this in her collection, despite not owning Kirsten. I'm glad. As mentioned, it's a very nice piece, very well-made. I do love the use of fabric from her real clothing (mine includes her summer and spring outfits) in the quilt design! My girls use it as an extra blanket for chilly evenings. I also have the doll quilt, which is also cute and has held up well, but as it's so small, I seldom use it.
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Post by starwenn on May 27, 2012 23:01:26 GMT -5
I got this outfit in an eBay lot that included the Jitterbug outfit and the red tap shoes, no crown or socks. I absolutely love it, and so does my Molly. It's one of my favorite dance costumes that AG has made for the dolls. The dress is gorgeous. I love the sequin trim and layer under the skirt for extra flair. The deal clincher was the red tap shoes. They're so cute and shiny, and they have the real metal taps on them. The dress fitted my PM Molly just fine, with no shoving. The shoes were tougher over her Miss Victory Costume socks, but I did get them on. Highly recommended if you can find it for dancers, Molly and Emily, or for those looking for something fancy and patriotic.
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Post by starwenn on Apr 29, 2012 21:33:45 GMT -5
I was delighted to finally pick up this in an eBay lot last Christmas for my dance-obsessed Molly. I only got the dress, but that was enough to make Molly a very happy little jitterbugger! It's soft and silky and feels like a real dance costume. I too wish it was in two separate pieces - the blouse would go great with other fancy skirts and pants - but other than that, this is utterly adorable for dancers or Molly and Emily if you can find it.
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Post by starwenn on Apr 29, 2012 21:23:18 GMT -5
Considering how sought-after this outfit is, I was thrilled to win everything but the shoes and plaid shirt on eBay. No wonder it's popular. It may be the single most realistic modern outfit AG ever did, and certainly the best for mix-and-match. The sweater's a little big and the hat's bigger, but that kind of goes with the grunge vibe. Fits just fine on my PM #4.
I remember my sister and her best friend coming home in clothes like this in the mid-late 90s, much to the despair of my mother who wanted them to grow out of their tomboy phases! They did...but the outfit remains timeless. Highly recommended for boy customs, less overtly girlie-girls, and those in need of the perfect separates for layering.
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Post by starwenn on Apr 29, 2012 21:13:16 GMT -5
Very cute outfit. I picked it up on eBay, and while it did come with the hair accessory, it only came with one shoe. Shirt and overalls fit my plump PM #4 Jessa just fine. Jess loves the shirt so much, she says she may live in it from now on. Great for Julie and both male and female modern dolls.
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Post by starwenn on Apr 1, 2012 20:19:59 GMT -5
I bought this for my Samantha as a more stylish alternative to her Pink Striped Birthday Pinafore dress. Along with Molly's Polka-Dot Outfit, it's the prettiest of last year's spring historical dresses. I was delighted at how well it fit my PM Samantha. The shoes fit perfectly too, even with Sam wearing tights (though I haven't tried standing her in them yet).
The ribbon is my only complaint. I wish it was longer. I had such a hard time getting it into a bow, I finally gave up and used a longer pink ribbon I had for the Talent Show Dress. Highly recommended for Nellie, Samantha, Rebecca, and other early 20th century girls.
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Post by starwenn on Apr 1, 2012 20:12:49 GMT -5
I bought this for my Molly the week after Christmas, but I didn't get around to putting her in it until now because it's really a spring outfit, and I wanted it for Easter. I absolutely love it. The color suits both Molly and Emily, the design is versatile and allows for mix-and-match, and it looks historically accurate as well. Yes, the shoes were a mild problem with my PM Molly and her big feet, and yes, I do wish they'd included ribbons, but otherwise, this is really cute and one of my favorites of last year's new spring historical outfits.
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