tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646962372158228871.post9162371108314428953..comments2024-03-14T09:30:43.895-07:00Comments on Never Grow Up: A Mom's Guide to Dolls and More: Madame Alexander Friends Boutique Doll Review (with pics!) :)Hannah Prewett (beastsbelle)http://www.blogger.com/profile/15635091328769986946noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646962372158228871.post-73892767779809807332015-07-06T14:52:30.177-07:002015-07-06T14:52:30.177-07:00I prefer the non-posable dolls myself. They're...I prefer the non-posable dolls myself. They're a lot easier for kiddos to play with. :)Hannah Prewett (beastsbelle)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15635091328769986946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646962372158228871.post-82967081805836979472015-07-05T10:34:34.340-07:002015-07-05T10:34:34.340-07:00Funny, she's like the posable our generation d...Funny, she's like the posable our generation dolls, I prefer the regular dolls, while they are cute and affordable i think they are a good start for kids who are interested in 18 inchers. <br />DisneyWorksGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09903458223455089383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646962372158228871.post-2367064150040974652011-12-28T09:34:06.882-08:002011-12-28T09:34:06.882-08:00Thanks for all of the info, Christy. You had some...Thanks for all of the info, Christy. You had some great pointers and observations. <br /><br />That's really silly that they made the current OG bodies bigger. Someone messed up on marketing on that one! <br /><br />There are definite variations between doll bodies, so not all of the clothes are interchangeable, as you mentioned. That's good to know about Journey Girls (one of the 18" play brands I have yet to review). I did a post on the different types of play dolls and their body measurements, which could be helpful with that sort of thing. You can find it here: http://nevergrowupdollguide.blogspot.com/2011/07/new-doll-comparison-post.html<br /><br />I'm sorry for your disappointment on some of the items you got. I hope your kids are okay. :( <br /><br />Thanks for commenting! I hope to hear back from you again! :)Hannah Prewett (beastsbelle)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15635091328769986946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646962372158228871.post-65892490683094484502011-12-27T14:14:52.935-08:002011-12-27T14:14:52.935-08:00Just ran across your blog. I have 2 girls 6 and 4 ...Just ran across your blog. I have 2 girls 6 and 4 and we have had the OG girls now for about 2 years. ( my oldest thinks these are AG girls and I think I will keep letting her believe that) well this Christmas she asked for an AG Christmas. So my family set out to buy everything AG( or other 18" substitutes). The reason I am sending this is because while all the dolls from Walmart, target, toysrus, Joann's, and while I didn't know Costco are 18" their clothes are not interchangeable. The journey line (toys r us) dolls (I bought 2 for my nieces) are thinner dolls and therefore their clothes are smaller and will not fit any other brand. The FB clothes fit most any of the dolls as they seem to be the standard body, however their line of merchandise seems to be low quality. ( you get what you pay for) my girls got the FB beds and pretty much it's just cardboard with pretty cloth. They love them just hope they hold up. We also got the horse( which is how I came across your post) and since Christmas we are on horse number 2. The first one started coming unsewn and I got that resewn and then it stopped making noise. However, it is fully fury and the OG horse is plastic and no noise for about the same amount of money. After Christmas my 4 yr old wanted a AG doll (like her sister) she has the old tolly tots I found on eBay. So I went an bought her the OG doll knowing what I know about tr hair mess but figured she would still love it. Which she does but here's the thing the bodies on the new OG dolls are way thicker then any other doll. A lot of the clothes still fit but they are a tight fit with last years OG brand and don't even think about trying the journeys brand. Sorry to rumble but I was so dissappointed when the outfits they love didn't fit their dolls and we already threw away all the boxes :(Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12963102482641085800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646962372158228871.post-11168194002191787172011-11-01T15:41:06.423-07:002011-11-01T15:41:06.423-07:00Emily is a sweetie. :) I love her outfit and her ...Emily is a sweetie. :) I love her outfit and her hair/eye combination. <br /><br />These dolls don't have great hair (although they can fairly easily be rewigged as needed; I've found that Blythe wigs from eBay seller shopoholican fit perfectly), and their poseable limbs may be difficult for little hands. I've heard some people complain about the plasticy smell of their rubbery limbs (it didn't bother me, which is why I didn't mention it in this post). As long as you're aware of these issues and are okay with them, I'd say go for it. :) <br /><br />Personally, I prefer the Alexander Girlz faces a little bit more (these are Madame Alexander's play dolls that are sold at Costco), but the Friends Boutique dolls are very cute too. :)<br /><br />One more thing I thought I should mention: since I wrote this post, I stumbled across a conversation on AG Playthings where a member came in contact with a used Friends Boutique doll and had a reaction similar to a latex allergy. I'm assuming with all of the required allergy warnings, there would be something on the box if the doll contained latex. I just thought you might like to know so you could check it out for yourself (in case you or anyone you know have latex allergies).<br /><br />Hope this helps! :)Hannah Prewett (beastsbelle)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15635091328769986946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646962372158228871.post-29927695068911168212011-11-01T13:56:27.243-07:002011-11-01T13:56:27.243-07:00i was thinking of getting emily...do you suggest g...i was thinking of getting emily...do you suggest getting her? <br /><br />i have the roller skates and birthday set!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646962372158228871.post-86247410531703214372011-10-15T06:41:18.060-07:002011-10-15T06:41:18.060-07:00You're welcome, Mary. :) I'll look forwar...You're welcome, Mary. :) I'll look forward to hearing how it fits. :)Hannah Prewett (beastsbelle)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15635091328769986946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646962372158228871.post-65073312537790399912011-10-15T06:16:16.353-07:002011-10-15T06:16:16.353-07:00Thank you beast'sbelle! I will go ahead and bu...Thank you beast'sbelle! I will go ahead and buy it and tell you how it fits. I have a fairly slim (I think!) Mattel Emily doll, so it should fit her. Thanks again for the help! :)Marynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646962372158228871.post-81253089988532340112011-10-14T12:45:09.272-07:002011-10-14T12:45:09.272-07:00Hi Mary, thanks for commenting. :) Unfortunately,...Hi Mary, thanks for commenting. :) Unfortunately, I no longer have this doll or outfit. There have been some FB outfits that have been too snug to get on my AG dolls, but then there are some that are fine. Most of the problems are with the waistlines. I don't think they would fit a Pre-Mattel AG doll, but one of the newer Mattel dolls with a smaller body should be able to squeeze into most things. If you wanted to play it safe, I would stick with an outfit that was a dress or jumper rather than jeans or a skirt, just in case. Sorry I can't help you more. :( I'll try to rummage through my doll clothes and see if I have any Friends Boutique clothes left. :)Hannah Prewett (beastsbelle)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15635091328769986946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646962372158228871.post-4660096177500774222011-10-14T11:08:19.924-07:002011-10-14T11:08:19.924-07:00Could you do me a favor and try them on an AG? I w...Could you do me a favor and try them on an AG? I was seriously going to buy one of the outfits, but now I'm having second thoughts about fit. It's a really cute outfit with cozy-looking boots, jeans, a striped long-sleeve shirt, and a puffy pink vest. They had some roller blades that were adorably tempting too - maybe Emily's b-day? :)Marynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646962372158228871.post-20502427613644873472011-04-20T08:24:00.296-07:002011-04-20T08:24:00.296-07:00I'm sorry to hear that! :( There are three of...I'm sorry to hear that! :( There are three of them in my local Walmart right now, so they're still out there. Hope you can find one!Hannah Prewett (beastsbelle)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15635091328769986946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646962372158228871.post-55528774704914810622011-04-20T07:26:55.437-07:002011-04-20T07:26:55.437-07:00I've been looking for the AA doll in my area w...I've been looking for the AA doll in my area without any success. <br /><br />dbgBlack Doll Enthusiasthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07534871309015210903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646962372158228871.post-70799595096367614232011-03-15T18:12:31.650-07:002011-03-15T18:12:31.650-07:00The Friends Boutique dolls do have a slightly narr...The Friends Boutique dolls do have a slightly narrower build than the standard 18" doll, so I'm not surprised this was a problem. I tried AG clothes on my FB doll, but I didn't think to try any of her clothes on my other dolls. I guess I should have! :}Hannah Prewett (beastsbelle)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15635091328769986946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646962372158228871.post-76569572055312925502011-03-15T16:48:25.275-07:002011-03-15T16:48:25.275-07:00I really like the dolls. However, their clothes d...I really like the dolls. However, their clothes do not fit or they are too tight. One of my daughters have the Journey Girl and the Friends Boutique cannot fit her clothes.R@bbithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08590376111405406602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646962372158228871.post-53589450897952206412010-12-18T21:46:47.310-08:002010-12-18T21:46:47.310-08:00That being said, I think the Our Generation dolls ...That being said, I think the Our Generation dolls would make a better doll for a young girl than the Friends Boutique dolls, especially because of the poseability problems. Personally, though, I'd go for an Alexander Girlz doll at Costco instead of an Our Generation (their faces are ADORABLE!!), and then buy the Our Generation clothes and accessories for them. :)Hannah Prewett (beastsbelle)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15635091328769986946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646962372158228871.post-34925913581824622032010-12-18T21:44:06.899-08:002010-12-18T21:44:06.899-08:00Hi Marilyn! I think the Our Generation dolls acce...Hi Marilyn! I think the Our Generation dolls accessories are definitely better quality. As far as the dolls themselves, I think it's a toss up. It's nice that they have the same body style as AG dolls, although there's always been something a bit unnatural about their arms. They curve at a funny angle, at least in my opinion. I don't think their hair is any better than the Madame Alexander dolls' hair. I have two nieces who have these dolls and the hair was quite disappointing. I also think the Madame Alexander dolls have prettier faces, but once again, that's simply a matter of opinion. :) Their bodies do seem to hold up nicely to normal play, and they have lots of outfits, stories, accessories and pets that make them a nice starter set for a little girl interested in AG dolls.Hannah Prewett (beastsbelle)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15635091328769986946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646962372158228871.post-32113745987416720822010-12-18T20:20:06.980-08:002010-12-18T20:20:06.980-08:00I looked at the "Our Generation"dolls an...I looked at the "Our Generation"dolls and they looked so much better quality.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646962372158228871.post-43829346789090120162010-12-04T17:57:05.761-08:002010-12-04T17:57:05.761-08:00Thanks, Kym. :) Glad it was helpful...I know how n...Thanks, Kym. :) Glad it was helpful...I know how nice it is to be able to research a doll before you go out and spend your hard-earned money. :) Hope your girls enjoy them!Hannah Prewett (beastsbelle)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15635091328769986946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646962372158228871.post-59343808971383197402010-12-04T05:57:13.280-08:002010-12-04T05:57:13.280-08:00Thanks for the post. I am planning on getting my ...Thanks for the post. I am planning on getting my girls these dolls for Christmas and was a little concerned with the hair. But they are beautiful dolls! Great Photos!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02854825791268382650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646962372158228871.post-3182556114865941132010-12-03T14:04:51.196-08:002010-12-03T14:04:51.196-08:00Hi Shari, nice to hear from you! :) Glad you enjo...Hi Shari, nice to hear from you! :) Glad you enjoyed the post. Hope your camping set project goes well! :)Hannah Prewett (beastsbelle)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15635091328769986946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646962372158228871.post-72763105619552037362010-12-03T11:21:51.521-08:002010-12-03T11:21:51.521-08:00And yes, she's a beautiful doll. Seeing her i...And yes, she's a beautiful doll. Seeing her in the box certainly doesn't do her justice.Sharihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08828781965402002587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646962372158228871.post-81370295334995261562010-12-03T11:19:23.187-08:002010-12-03T11:19:23.187-08:00Thank you for the post. I've been wondering a...Thank you for the post. I've been wondering about the quality of these dolls as well. The ones Walmart offered last year were pretty poor. It's nice that they offer poseability, but I agree with you the limbs look a little odd, and it's unfortunate that they're difficult to move around. <br /><br />I've been wanting to make a camping set for my girls since late summer, but it just hasn't happened. I might buy the Our Generation set just for the tent (grandma has already made sleeping bags). I have a crazy plan for making a campfire out of natural materials. The plastic campfire just doesn't do it for me.Sharihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08828781965402002587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646962372158228871.post-45262007983035490032010-12-01T06:51:27.697-08:002010-12-01T06:51:27.697-08:00Glad it was helpful to you. :) I know I appreciat...Glad it was helpful to you. :) I know I appreciate knowing a little more about a doll before I purchase it. :)Hannah Prewett (beastsbelle)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15635091328769986946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646962372158228871.post-46501534617036740372010-11-30T22:27:47.356-08:002010-11-30T22:27:47.356-08:00I loved this post! So helpful! It really ended my ...I loved this post! So helpful! It really ended my doubts.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11117231229453933077noreply@blogger.com