How did I NOT SEE this before????
A small number of the AG stores are displaying BF Addy, but selling classic Addy on the floor. Apparently shipments were slow???? Hmmm...
St. Louis is displaying classic Addy (lined brows) dressed in the new BF Meet outfit and hairstyle set.
The St.Louis store told customers that they would get a shipment of BF Addy dolls in OCTOBER!
Wouldn't it be better to post a sign alerting customers? Even if some younger customer don't "know" the differences between classic Addy (line brows) and BF Addy (feathered brows, hair texture), they are BUYING under the false assumption that they're bringing home a NEW BEFOREVER doll!
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| AGP ATLANTA |
Here is classic Addy in original cinnamon Meet outfit standing by a classic Addy in BF Meet outfit displayed in Atlanta!
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| AGP NYC |
Classic Addy displayed in BF School Outfit
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| AGP BOSTON |
Classic Addy displayed
And what of the differences in the Meet dress?? The stock image has the "floral" motif dress while the online Addy section has a solid dress?? Is that a prototype on the right?
I suggest calling your PS or local store prior to driving down or making a special trip to avoid being disappointed. I would hate for people who have their heart set on BF Addy find that there are none for sale.
Until OCTOBER? GASP!
For those of you who already BOUGHT Addy - check her brows and hair texture!
ALSO check your BEFOREVER Kit! Make sure her hair is an ANGLED bob and not longer like the classic Kit!
ALSO check your BEFOREVER Kit! Make sure her hair is an ANGLED bob and not longer like the classic Kit!
Wow this is all a bit shocking if you ask me. It makes me lose a little trust with this company. If the stuff wasn't going to be ready by August, then just postpone the whole thing. This is what happens when everything is made in China and doesn't make it across the sea in time. If I bought Addy and wanted the Beforever version, and discovered this, I would have a demanded a refund. Paying $115 for not even the real thing is terrible.
ReplyDeleteI do think it is sad that little girls think they're bringing home a new Addy. I do want Addy, but because I'm not a million are I probably won't be getting her for another few years, and even then I'm going to hunt down pre bf Addy. I just want the original.
ReplyDeleteMy PS told me today that they sent the old kit dolls back to the factory at AGP la
ReplyDeleteOk good, thanks. I don't live near a store so I'm just getting reports in from those who have gone into AGP.
DeleteThat surprises and saddens me. People think that they're getting one thing when they're not. The AG stores should have a notice or something like that up for people. Why not put the classics that have not completely sold out on sale to make room for the BeForever dolls? While sales would take a hit people would be far less likely to be disappointed.
ReplyDelete*From Julie's doll mom:*
DeleteAG never puts DOLLS on sale. They'll put their accessories, clothing or furniture on sale, but NEVER the dolls.
Wow, that would be frustrating, I am going to the St Louis store next weekend I guess I will have to do a double check before I buy anything.
ReplyDeleteOh. My. That is a bit disturbing. It wouldn't be hard to put up a sign. .
ReplyDeleteAre they selling the "old" (pre-BF) Addy dolls in the new meet dress, or in the cinnamon dress? If so, this seems like intentional deception. Very surprising. Of course somebody is going to notice. Addy deserves better than this.
ReplyDeleteThe dolls reportedly on the floor in boxes for sale are pre-BF classic Addy in new BF meets. The cinnamon dresses are gone.
DeleteOh, that is shady!
DeleteWow. That is definitely a problem on AG's part. They need to step up their game, this isn't acceptable.
ReplyDelete~Marisa
Per American Girls Facebook page:
ReplyDelete"the feathering update to Addy’s eyebrows is a rolling change, so some Addy dolls arriving in her new outfit may have lined eyebrows. If you prefer the updated eyebrows, please contact Customer Service at 800-845-0005 to discuss options."
Is there any diffrence I should look for in my BF Samantha?!
ReplyDeleteI think it's just the eyebrows wrong, as in the picture comparing Addys she has the more cinnamon-brown (as I think of it) Beforever skin tone.
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