My Thoughts on New Releases

Instead of making two short posts about the two recent releases I decided to just combine them. First up is the recent release last week for Grace.   Oh yes, and Hello! Long time no see ;)
Grace's Sightseeing Outfit $30

 

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I was really excited to see this on the book cover and it looks exactly like it. This outfit is going on my wishlist. I really like the sandals as we only have bright pink flip flops here ;) And the polka dot skirt!  

Grace's Sightseeing Accessories $28

 

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I don't see much mix and match potential of the red shrug with Grace's outfits besides the sightseeing outfit. This would be easy to crochet. I like the sunglasses but on the doll they look off . The boots are nice.   

Grace's Sweet Hairstyles Set $22

 

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I really like the set, some pieces, like the black plastic headband and bright pink bobby pins/ponytail holders, are not as exciting. I love that the black and white bow can go with almost everything Grace owns and the hair bow is great because I can never get a nice bow out of the dolls hair. This can look very weird, which is noticeable in a few of the store and stock pictures but I think it would look amazing with her hair pulled back. Is it weird that I am the most excited about the brown and black ponytail holders? Sometimes you just want the hair elastic to match the dolls hair.    

That concludes what Grace received besides girl sized clothing and accessories, which I find funny because in this release more girl sized items were released than dolls sized items. The French Dessert Set only available in stores looks really awesome and is great for those who do not want to buy the bakery. The activity Baking With Grace kit looks really cute for a DIY bakery, too.   

Now onto the Beforever Releases (The ones I am most excited about!)   

Julie's Zigzag Pajamas $24

  

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The prices of the pajamas are the same, which is nice :) Julie's pajamas remind me of a girl and doll sized matching pj's set I saw once but I like the matching girl sized ones better than Julies :)  

Julie's Bed and Bedding $125

  

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I personally prefer Julies old bed and bedding to this new one, were the posts always like this?   (Slightly angled)

Julie's Daisy Vanity Set $60

 

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For being all plastic $60 does seem like a high price, and for the few accessories that come with it. When you compare it to Julie's Dance set ($64) it does look tempting ;) The brush is all plastic and you don't expect little girls to brush their dolls hair with it? The owl alarm clock is cute.   

Rebecca's Satin Pajamas $24

 

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I am now so glad I own Rebecca's pajamas, nightgown and slippers. No more purple, please American Girl. Rebecca looks amazing in other colors, too! If the pajamas were the dark purple with white accents I think it would look a lot better.  

Rebecca's Bed and Bedding $125

  

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The reason I did not buy the bed when it went on sale, multiple times, was because         

 the light pink bed frame was not my favorite and clashed with the gold medallions so I was so excited to see it revamped into white . I love the purple embroidery accents on the pillow.

Rebecca's Bedroom Accessories $48

   

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Yes! Yes! Yes! Where to start? The Russian nesting dolls I love, everything here is mentioned in her story which is awesome! The item I am most excited about? The crochet hook and doily :) I love the mini Rebecca of Sunny brook farm and the little purse is so cute. I love the mini dominoes! This is the must (must) have of any Rebecca fan out there :)  

Kit's One-Piece Pajamas $24 

 

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The thing I like about Kit's collection is she is not stuck with one color, she gets many different colors, unlike Rebecca and Addy. I love this pajama set compared to her other one because it specifically mentions Kit does not like the color pink, and bows which is what the night gown included. I like the print and if any doll could pull off the onesie look it would be Kit. The drop seat on the back is, um, interesting? I guess historically accurate ;)  

Kit's Bed and Bedding $95

 

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The colors can be overwhelming but I love the updated version. The quilt is something amazing as is the pillow and I could definitely  use this as a modern bed :)  

Kit's Radio Set $42

  

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The set seems like a rehashed version of similar items but I am glad they brought them back :) I love the Robin Hood book and the radio is a very neat piece.

Addy's Nightgown $24

 

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This is by far my favorite pajama set in this release, the real embroidery and trim is so pretty and makes me want Addy even more. I love the hair bows and the knit slippers are very adorable.

Addy's Bed and Bedding $85 

 

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I love that the bed is still wooden, the fly speckled finish adds a nice touch. I am so glad they kept her quilt with minimal changes to it.   

Addy's Bedroom Accessories $42

  

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I love the Ida Bean doll and the mother goose in hieroglyphics looks interesting, I want to see it up close.   

Josefina's Nightgown $24

 

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I love that American Girl is updating Josefina's collection which needs it. I love the golden ribbon it looks lovely against her black hair.  The slippers have "traditional Southwestern embroidery" which I find interesting as the design is very similar to Caroline's holiday gown.   

Josefina's Bed and Bedding $85

  

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I love the updated colors of Josefina's new bed and I think this would also look amazing with Saige's collection. I might just have to get this bed for Saige :)  

The post turned out longer than I expected so a post on the Truly Me Release and my thoughts will be posted sometime this week.  

Thanks for looking!,