tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5966560382421058464.post2434998516688225182..comments2024-02-02T22:04:18.267-06:00Comments on Living A Doll's Life : *RUMOR* BeForever Mary Ellen Debuts 2015 + Caroline's FateUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger50125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5966560382421058464.post-54963628934496385362016-01-29T22:57:27.002-06:002016-01-29T22:57:27.002-06:00Maryellen's Review: http://snickerdoodlestreet...Maryellen's Review: http://snickerdoodlestreet.blogspot.com/2015/08/review-beforever-maryellen-mini-doll.htmlRhonda Stewarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01558524070581483559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5966560382421058464.post-77433949432979666502016-01-27T16:28:01.184-06:002016-01-27T16:28:01.184-06:00where is the maryellen mini doll rudie and you hav...where is the maryellen mini doll rudie and you have lea clark but not maryellen so rude.you are rudre stop jhatasting kion meR sorry that was maryellen getting maddoll lover 123https://www.blogger.com/profile/12003883929433467079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5966560382421058464.post-84234195357377244572015-05-27T10:27:27.297-05:002015-05-27T10:27:27.297-05:00There are quite a few Canadian fans and even an Am...There are quite a few Canadian fans and even an American Girl store in Toronto. There are very few German customers. But tons of Canadian fans.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5966560382421058464.post-60659656998675664642015-05-27T10:25:38.453-05:002015-05-27T10:25:38.453-05:00It wouldn't make sense for American Girl to re...It wouldn't make sense for American Girl to retire Addy just to make another Civil War era doll, like being white will change the collection somehow. It would make no sense to recover the era. If they do retire Addy, I doubt they'll return to that time period. However, they may try a girl during the Gold Rush era or era of Western expansion.<br /><br />I'm still hoping for my Asian historical. My collection will not be complete until I have one. We've already had two GOTY Asian dolls (Jess and Kanani) but none in the historical collection. And Ivy was just a sidekick.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5966560382421058464.post-69559255223896797632015-05-27T10:12:41.086-05:002015-05-27T10:12:41.086-05:00I think it's rather Felicity and Caroline are ...I think it's rather Felicity and Caroline are similar in content. They are both centered on America's independence. It's just that Caroline's era isn't well-known neither was it extremely important in American history. I predicted she would be archived the moment she was released. Students are not taught much about the war of 1812 and even many adults are not interested in it. There are also many Canadian fans (and American Girl store just opened in Toronto) and are not really liking Caroline's attitude towards British Canada. Those are just some of the issues.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5966560382421058464.post-7215858759408014332015-05-27T09:57:34.115-05:002015-05-27T09:57:34.115-05:00More like Caroline and Felicity are closely relate...More like Caroline and Felicity are closely related. They are both about the American Revolution, Caroline's is sort of about the aftermath; the second revolution. Felicity's time period affected the nation in a large way. Caroline's story centers on a period of time that didn't influence the WHOLE nation as strongly (aside from those living near bodies of water). That aside, there is a disconnect because 1812 is not a well-known time in history, not even to the average adult, and children only learn general history in school. The War of 1812 is not touched on because it was such a short event and neither side won on the issue, to add, American Girl has a lot of Canadian fans. They just opened a bistro.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5966560382421058464.post-7433970555967137782015-05-21T17:26:48.060-05:002015-05-21T17:26:48.060-05:00OMG HOPE THEY WILL BRING BACK FELCITY SHES MY FIR...OMG HOPE THEY WILL BRING BACK FELCITY SHES MY FIRST AND FAVORTE DOLL AND HER STORY IS SO GOODAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5966560382421058464.post-49278111884721040002015-05-13T18:39:51.732-05:002015-05-13T18:39:51.732-05:00So what if the war was against Canada? In Molly...So what if the war was against Canada? In Molly's stories the US was fighting Germany but some of the dolls were made in Germany.. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5966560382421058464.post-87335912396621550902015-04-28T17:40:35.392-05:002015-04-28T17:40:35.392-05:00an asian doll would be awesome maybe they can reti...an asian doll would be awesome maybe they can retire kit or rebecca and make her from the early 20th centuryAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5966560382421058464.post-82454900561368603592015-04-28T17:39:13.642-05:002015-04-28T17:39:13.642-05:00me too love i Josephina id be wicked sad if they r...me too love i Josephina id be wicked sad if they retired herAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5966560382421058464.post-50966439931142496782015-04-28T17:38:00.716-05:002015-04-28T17:38:00.716-05:00Hey im the Boston area and i think it would be kin...Hey im the Boston area and i think it would be kinda cool if they retired kaya and replaced her with a Wampanoag doll or retired Caroline for maybe a girl from the early 18th or mid to late 17th century on cape cod that would be wicked awsome oh yeah we might get the Olympics in 2024 not sure but that happens hopefully sometime around 2020s we would get a doll from the bay stateAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5966560382421058464.post-46012945530295968042015-04-28T16:34:44.749-05:002015-04-28T16:34:44.749-05:00NOOOOO! I love Caroline and I still have to get he...NOOOOO! I love Caroline and I still have to get her!!!! D: :( Why does AG retire all the best dolls??Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5966560382421058464.post-67078376064730830272015-04-11T22:05:55.657-05:002015-04-11T22:05:55.657-05:00I also think the artist may have been offended abo...I also think the artist may have been offended about the usage of a name close to hers. But AG probably knew NOTHING about this artist, and therefore did not know their was a trademark on a similiar name. I feel really bad for AG, because they are losing a Lovely Character, and an amazing doll with an amazing time period, over a copyrighted artist's business. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5966560382421058464.post-90086125553081405552015-04-11T22:04:08.089-05:002015-04-11T22:04:08.089-05:00i did and i was pretty offended when i read the pa...i did and i was pretty offended when i read the part, that the name is too close to the artist's copyright. Thats outrageous! whos gonna confuse an artist's name with a doll??? anyone agree with me? The signs that AG is losing to an artist is that almost all of her collection is on sale. I am all for the copyright law too, but just its horrifying when AG gets cut off. I mean, AG could just not sell Caroline in Canada, it seems thats what the artist is more concerned about. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5966560382421058464.post-1157418872254106762015-04-03T19:28:22.680-05:002015-04-03T19:28:22.680-05:00Yeah, plus Caroline (1812) is closer to Josefina (...Yeah, plus Caroline (1812) is closer to Josefina (1824) than to Caroline is to Felicity. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5966560382421058464.post-74045175133439415232015-04-02T19:00:23.427-05:002015-04-02T19:00:23.427-05:00isn't felicity from 1774, and caroline from 18...isn't felicity from 1774, and caroline from 1812, so that's not that close. molly and kit were closer but now molly is retired.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5966560382421058464.post-56382396439732922232015-03-11T15:26:21.083-05:002015-03-11T15:26:21.083-05:00I agree. Red head yay! It seems pretty solid that ...I agree. Red head yay! It seems pretty solid that AA 2016 will be here.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04638295813273314023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5966560382421058464.post-44090500399712005692015-03-04T16:25:56.118-06:002015-03-04T16:25:56.118-06:00I really hope Josefina does not retire, but it she...I really hope Josefina does not retire, but it she is going to then I better get her before she does!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5966560382421058464.post-39032360761632071172015-03-02T16:26:27.977-06:002015-03-02T16:26:27.977-06:00AG Collector, i disagree, AG Will NOT go out of bu...AG Collector, i disagree, AG Will NOT go out of business, if that happened that would be racist and would cause alot of stir and Annoyance, plus then girls would no longer have access to good quality dolls, all they would have is lower quality dolls such as OG, and AG is SUPER good quality. plus if AG went out of business, it would Devestate millions of girls/collectors. in fact i emailed AG and told them gently that prices should be lowered, and that if they raise prices, they will lose customers, and if they lower prices, more people will buy from them. now i don't know if they will follow through on my advice, but i believe AG may lower prices. Now i know every business has an end but still, i don't think AG will be closing down Any time soon. one more thing, AG has the best quality in dolls, clothing, and accessories, and if AG did close down then girls would have to buy cheaper items that aren't very good quality.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5966560382421058464.post-41912471507331177592015-02-27T01:25:52.009-06:002015-02-27T01:25:52.009-06:00Caroline is in my new catalogue. I think they usua...Caroline is in my new catalogue. I think they usually make a few different ones each season.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10836865659807977741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5966560382421058464.post-40544859159213565352015-02-22T14:47:26.594-06:002015-02-22T14:47:26.594-06:00Clever point! There was a quadruple archival with ...Clever point! There was a quadruple archival with minimal notice with Cecile, MG, Ivy, and Ruthie, so a double archival is not inconceivable! That would, however, leave AG with only two minorities (Native American and African-American) represented in their BF line....and retiring their only Hispanic right as they opened stores in Mexico....still, it could happen. AG does things that seem very counterintuitive sometimes.<br /><br />- EllieEleanorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08016450998401859766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5966560382421058464.post-12451841718059573552015-02-22T14:45:30.122-06:002015-02-22T14:45:30.122-06:00I'm actually really excited to have a red hair...I'm actually really excited to have a red haired doll. All the other ones have retired. :( Don't worry about Mary Ellen being black because even if she's not, Mattel has CONFIRMED on facebook that they are releasing an African American doll in 2016. :) I think it will be cool to have both a red haired doll and an AA doll. It will give Beforever more variety. soragirl5https://www.blogger.com/profile/05381978727221614507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5966560382421058464.post-47720285676344648962015-02-22T14:44:40.867-06:002015-02-22T14:44:40.867-06:00Good point - it would be VERY counterproductive fo...Good point - it would be VERY counterproductive for AG to retire their only cannon Hispanic right when opening stores in Mexico. And an Asian doll would be lovely, especially as a GotY, since they lack a lot of diversity.<br /><br />- EllieEleanorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08016450998401859766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5966560382421058464.post-44662739271141086382015-02-22T14:42:17.098-06:002015-02-22T14:42:17.098-06:00Hmm.....I think part of the reason Caroline may no...Hmm.....I think part of the reason Caroline may not be selling is that she is a typical blue-eyed pink-dressed blonde doll, and people don't want to buy that so much.....also, her curly hair may make mothers not buy her and instead get Sam, Julie, or Kit, as curls would obviously be a disaster in the hands of a little girl. I still hope she doesn't retire, though - she's very darling, and her clothes are lovely.<br /><br />A thing I've noticed is that if Caroline retires for Mary Ellen, that would mean all AG's BF white dolls would be in the 20th century and minorities the 19th. This could garner a lot of criticism for "sticking minorities in the past" and not acknowledging that they are a part of America today, even if they didn't mean to project that image - which could be interesting. Also, with five dolls in the 20th century and not able to really go past the seventies, that century might be a little crowded. The 2016AA might be stuck in the 19th to prevent overcapacity, in which case the "minorities in the past" wouldn't be helped, or she might really crowd up the 20th - in which case Molly coming back would be less likely, but a return of Felicity or Kirsten more so (not that a return of Felicity or Kirsten is very likely at all in the first place).<br /><br />- EllieEleanorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08016450998401859766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5966560382421058464.post-58394275419387391772015-02-21T22:55:50.624-06:002015-02-21T22:55:50.624-06:00I am not holding my breath for Kirsten to come out...I am not holding my breath for Kirsten to come out of the archives :-(Rhonda Stewarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01558524070581483559noreply@blogger.com