tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646962372158228871.post1862965965306466993..comments2024-03-14T09:30:43.895-07:00Comments on Never Grow Up: A Mom's Guide to Dolls and More: AG Place, Disney Store and Other Travel Pics :)Hannah Prewett (beastsbelle)http://www.blogger.com/profile/15635091328769986946noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646962372158228871.post-58100495522458577722015-10-02T21:25:16.675-07:002015-10-02T21:25:16.675-07:00Oh my goodness! Sorry to leave all of you hanging ...Oh my goodness! Sorry to leave all of you hanging for so long! This month has gotten away from me...<br /><br />Lol, NovaBabe, I'm in the same boat. I'm not quite at 16, but between my AGs and all of my other collections, I'm definitely running out of space! I'm so happy for you, though...#62 is gorgeous, even more so in person. :D<br /><br />I'm looking forward to reading Maryellen's books and would at least like to add her Poodle Skirt outfit to my collection. I had a poodle skirt when I was ten that my mom helped me make myself, so I've always had a soft spot for them. ;) <br /><br />Sounds like you have lots of fun dolly stuff planned! :) Can't wait to hear more. <br /><br />I had a wonderful time. I'm glad you enjoyed the post. :)<br /><br />Anna Catherine, mini DAC Snow White is just darling. :) Middle Gal really wants her for her Snow White collection, too. <br /><br />Hi Julia! I hope you're able to save up for #62 soon. She really is a gorgeous doll. :) <br /><br />Sigh, I STILL need to get my rear in gear and finish my Project MC2 McKeyla review! I've been too busy writing my book, which I suppose is a good thing. I just need to be better at balancing my writing and my blogging. ;)<br /><br />Sounds like you have some great costume ideas. I love the Avengers! :D<br /><br />Hi Janeen! So sorry I didn't respond to this right away. I'll see if I can steal Maryellen's Poodle Skirt outfit from my mom for a while. ;) <br /><br />I feel so silly...I completely spaced the new Grace outfit. We only had an hour at the AG Place, so I was flying through the store, trying to get as many pictures as I could AND my shopping done as quickly as possible. :}<br /><br />Hi MyLittleMegara! :) I know, right? So funny. The AG Place in the Bay Area actually doesn't have the GOTY display like some of the other stores, so I suppose she has more of an excuse than an employee at another store. ;)<br /><br />Hi Sunny_Harper1994! Yes, the living room set and the Winter White Outfit are both so nice. And Maryellen is gorgeous, too. I never realize how much AG stuff I "need" until I go back to the AG Place. Suddenly I MUST HAVE ALL THE THINGS!!!!!! ;D<br /><br />Hi Mark! I totally understand. It seems like AG dolls either really appeal to people or really don't. I do love their books, though. My girls will spend a whole summer reading through them all. ;) I must confess, though, we all prefer the pre-BeForever versions with all of the lovely illustrations. ;)<br /><br />Like you, I also appreciate the fact that they tackle some serious subjects. They've made great springboards for important conversations with my daughters. There's nothing like a fictional story to bring relevance to important issues. :)<br /><br />Lol, that's hilarious that they "edited" a Bambi book. That being said, I always found that part rather traumatizing as a kid. :{ My uncle, who was a hunter, HATED that movie for the way it portrayed hunters.<br /><br />The AG Store really is a great place to visit. You have to appreciate the level of detail they put into the stores. I just love walking through all of the displays. I would love to work there just to do all of the displays! :D<br /><br />Hi Meritre! Yes, we had a wonderful time. :) It was a very fun "unbirthday" trip. ;)<br /><br />Sadly, I didn't see Belle's town dress or any of the other new outfits. I probably would have bought them if I had. ;) Hannah Prewett (beastsbelle)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15635091328769986946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646962372158228871.post-40788256650904209302015-09-26T03:04:14.413-07:002015-09-26T03:04:14.413-07:00It must have been a beautiful trip. Did you get to...It must have been a beautiful trip. Did you get to see the new version of Belles towndress? <br />http://www.disneystore.com/belle-doll-costume-set/mp/1383572/1000259/<br />The accessories are a nice touch in my opinionMeritrenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646962372158228871.post-46873930118118298082015-09-18T08:13:29.665-07:002015-09-18T08:13:29.665-07:00The AG dolls still don't appeal to me, but, on...The AG dolls still don't appeal to me, but, on a whim, one day I picked up some of the AG books, and I did enjoy reading the four that I got (one of Samantha's and three of Kirsten's) and will likely purchase additional volumes in the future. I appreciate that they have more "meat" to them than most children's stories and that they don't ignore some of the more unpleasant realities of life (poverty, racism, death, etc.) that usually get swept under the rug (for example, I also recently bought a Disney Bambi book that "conveniently" pretends that his mother was never shot by a hunter).<br /><br />That said, the AG store still looks like it'd be a fun place to visit (there isn't one of those, or a Build-a-Bear Workshop store, anywhere near where I live).Mark Patrawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07543430490598733014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646962372158228871.post-40790644135056825412015-09-16T16:29:55.154-07:002015-09-16T16:29:55.154-07:00Maryellen's living room set is beautiful! I al...Maryellen's living room set is beautiful! I also adore the Winter White Outfit, it looks so warm and soft. If I wasn't tight on space I'd get Maryellen, she is too cute.Sunny_Harper1994https://www.blogger.com/profile/09316868680899802330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646962372158228871.post-37911968154692385992015-09-15T14:55:21.058-07:002015-09-15T14:55:21.058-07:00What a fun trip!!!! It's very funny that the e...What a fun trip!!!! It's very funny that the employee thought Chrissa was Grace, though. Don't they have a display of all of the GOTYs in the store?MyLittleMegarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01165603802736346449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646962372158228871.post-62137441819230594802015-09-13T20:19:22.858-07:002015-09-13T20:19:22.858-07:00I'm kinda liking the poodle skirt outfit, but ...I'm kinda liking the poodle skirt outfit, but would really love a review of it before a final decision...please? <br /> Did you see the newest Grace outfit? (Can't remember the name, the one with the shrug) how does it look in person? Janeennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646962372158228871.post-8899395130247084992015-09-13T18:58:55.717-07:002015-09-13T18:58:55.717-07:00Oh man, I think I need #62. She's so pretty! I...Oh man, I think I need #62. She's so pretty! I haven't decided on a name for her yet, but I'm pretty sure she'll be friends with my Felicity, Kanani, and Isabelle. I'm not going to be getting her for a while, though- I'm pretty much out of spending money after I got the Project MC2 McKeyla and Adrienne dolls, haha! (The Netflix series is really cute, I totally recommend it. And I love how diverse the dolls are!) <br />Your comment about Halloween reminded me that I should get started on my costume! I'm being Scarlet Witch this year, although it was a close call between her and Darcy Lewis from the Thor movies. My Saige has informed me that she wants to be Black Widow, so that'll be interesting to figure out. ;)<br />Hope you had a nice weekend! ~JuliaJulianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646962372158228871.post-51956099564707498172015-09-13T17:20:10.700-07:002015-09-13T17:20:10.700-07:00This looks like lots of fun! I've been wanti...This looks like lots of fun! I've been wanting a DAC Mini Snow White for my room, she's so cute! :DAnna Catherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01780472343631804815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646962372158228871.post-3042486456728685102015-09-13T16:54:35.066-07:002015-09-13T16:54:35.066-07:00Lol, not that I need anymore dolls (I'm at 16,...Lol, not that I need anymore dolls (I'm at 16, 2 of which I need to repaint eyebrows on, and 3 other dolls that are in 'the works'), but 62 is my number one wish list doll right now too! TechGuy has her pic tag, and she will eventually be coming to live with me. I fell in love with her from just her pictures, and seeing her at the AG Place in DC sealed it for me. (Of course, we went the weekend before the ME/new Truly Me release)<br /><br />I grew up in Daytona Beach, FL, so, while I may not want Mary Ellen, I think I'm going to love her story and collection. Her birthday dress, play outfit, and her diner are my favorite parts of her collection, and I can't wait to get to see them in person. I have a re-wigged Grace, and I just got her pjs on the DC trip. I want to, when I finally have the space for a doll house or set of doll rooms like you have, try to build Grace's Bakery and the Diner. But time (and space) will tell.<br /><br />I love all the pictures, it was great to see the new stuff. And it looks like you had a lot of fun with your mom and aunt.NovaFirefly626https://www.blogger.com/profile/15111338127246776639noreply@blogger.com