tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5966560382421058464.post252550361146308555..comments2024-02-02T22:04:18.267-06:00Comments on Living A Doll's Life : *RUMORS* Next BeForever Character - Rumor #2Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5966560382421058464.post-48936704066110405242016-08-10T19:43:33.628-05:002016-08-10T19:43:33.628-05:00Well, American Girl has usually re-released archiv...Well, American Girl has usually re-released archived dolls before. So let's not say that they will NEVER re-release Molly. :)soragirl5https://www.blogger.com/profile/05381978727221614507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5966560382421058464.post-36371666559449338742016-08-10T19:39:01.467-05:002016-08-10T19:39:01.467-05:00Ia gree! And Pearl Harbor is not the only Hawaiian...Ia gree! And Pearl Harbor is not the only Hawaiian history they can do for a Hawaiian girl. What about the Hawaiian Kingdom that was under the only female ruler on American soil, Queen Lili'uokalani? This not only took place pre20th century (which would give more pre 20th century characters) but it would also give us some fresh history that is missing from the Beforever collection. I honestly do not want to see another World War 2 story.soragirl5https://www.blogger.com/profile/05381978727221614507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5966560382421058464.post-29395739787388763422016-08-10T19:36:45.188-05:002016-08-10T19:36:45.188-05:00Actually, in the late 1800s Hawaii was under a mon...Actually, in the late 1800s Hawaii was under a monarchy under Queen Lili'uokalani, the only female ruler of American History. I think a story talking about the only Kingdom in America would be LOADS better than having a story talking about only one event. I don't think you see the bigger picture. Yes, Pearl Harbor is a significant event, but how is an entire series going to cover this one event? The Hawaiian Kingdom was actually the most prosperous time in Hawaiian history. They don't have to do 1880s or 1890s to cover the Kingdom of Hawaii. They can easily do the 1830s, 1840s, all the way up to the 1870s. Not only would the clothing be significantly different, but the time period would offer us some new history rather than same old World War 2 story.<br />Besides Pearl Harbor is also not a feel-good story. Is being bombed a feel-good story to you? Besides, her clothes will look just like Molly's for people who already have a Molly collection, and if you're smart you'll know that two years ago they said they were re-releasing Molly from the archives. It would be stupid to have two girls from the same period with the same kinds of outfits. You do realize that a girl in Hawaii in the 1940s would be dressed exactly as Molly, right? soragirl5https://www.blogger.com/profile/05381978727221614507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5966560382421058464.post-77382568807397751572016-08-10T19:24:59.027-05:002016-08-10T19:24:59.027-05:00I think if Pleasant still OWNED American Girl, we ...I think if Pleasant still OWNED American Girl, we never would've gotten Nellie to begin with. Samantha was her character from that period, and we would've gotten new characters all the time rather than best friends.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08590788722853215519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5966560382421058464.post-15143905114638335272016-08-10T19:24:05.610-05:002016-08-10T19:24:05.610-05:00The difference is that Cecile and Marie-Grace didn...The difference is that Cecile and Marie-Grace didn't talk about the same subjects as Kirsten. They were marketed differently. Cecile and Marie Grace were growing up in NOLA during the Yellow Fever epidemic, not pioneering America on the prairie.<br /><br />This character is talking about the same event that Molly talked about, only from a different state. Her collection will mimic Molly's in many ways. They would have to keep Molly archived in order to keep this new character around.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08590788722853215519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5966560382421058464.post-58362563395473939552016-08-10T19:21:07.867-05:002016-08-10T19:21:07.867-05:00It seems that people in the American Girl communit...It seems that people in the American Girl community care more about the look and fashion of the dolls and less about the history itself.<br /><br />You honestly want to get rid of dolls like Addy and Kit, girls who represented important times in history, just to have certain hair and eye color? I would hope that American Girl focuses more on the history than the look of the dolls. But maybe I'm too idealistic.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08590788722853215519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5966560382421058464.post-47572179242007765902016-08-10T19:20:33.466-05:002016-08-10T19:20:33.466-05:00Me too! In fact, a Hawaiian girl pre 20th century ...Me too! In fact, a Hawaiian girl pre 20th century would be better. People don't know enough about Hawaiian history, but there is so much more to it than just Pearl Harbor. What about The Hawaiian Kingdom in 1890s, the last Hawaiian monarch and the only monarch to truly exist in American history? Plus, Queen Liliuokalani is the only woman to ever rule on American soil. That is more empowering than talking about World War 2 all over again. soragirl5https://www.blogger.com/profile/05381978727221614507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5966560382421058464.post-39650017873832557092016-08-10T19:18:32.677-05:002016-08-10T19:18:32.677-05:00In Hawaii, she wouldn't witness much of the fi...In Hawaii, she wouldn't witness much of the fighting either, just the one Pearl Harbor event, which would more than likely be in one/third of the first volume, while the rest would be about the Hawaiian home front with a collection that is very similar to Molly.<br /><br />Most Americans were far away from the war.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08590788722853215519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5966560382421058464.post-53967246118969700012016-08-10T19:18:24.120-05:002016-08-10T19:18:24.120-05:00But Pearl Harbor is just one event. Can you honest...But Pearl Harbor is just one event. Can you honestly see an entire series about just one event?soragirl5https://www.blogger.com/profile/05381978727221614507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5966560382421058464.post-32292724534333481592016-08-10T19:17:39.340-05:002016-08-10T19:17:39.340-05:00I'd honestly prefer a Hawaiian during the lat ...I'd honestly prefer a Hawaiian during the lat 1890s. That was during the Hawaiian Kingdom and the only actual Monarch in American history! Why are people so fixated on Pearl Harbor as if that is the only time in history to talk about Hawaii?<br /><br />Plus a 1940s Hawaiian girl is going to have the same kind of clothing Molly will have because in Hawaii 1940s girls were more modernized. Whereas in the 1890s it would give us a more interesting time in history.soragirl5https://www.blogger.com/profile/05381978727221614507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5966560382421058464.post-67654702835176500392016-08-08T13:08:55.856-05:002016-08-08T13:08:55.856-05:00You spell it Cecile, not Cecil! Oh, I agree with y...You spell it Cecile, not Cecil! Oh, I agree with you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5966560382421058464.post-29395712763125405332016-08-08T13:07:22.825-05:002016-08-08T13:07:22.825-05:00By the way Mrs. Maria S., I feel the same way you ...By the way Mrs. Maria S., I feel the same way you do about Josefina , but I feel that retiring Rebecca will just wind up to a "Ivy-Gate" controversy. And if you recall Marie-Grace and Cecile, they came a year before Kristen. So, as long as "Pearl" is a year before/after Molly , she can come back . And if Kit went away, I'd be sad, but it wouldn't be as bad if they retired Rebecca or a different diverse. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5966560382421058464.post-14291065756879354932016-08-08T13:00:42.828-05:002016-08-08T13:00:42.828-05:00If Pleasant Rowland still worked for AG, we'd ...If Pleasant Rowland still worked for AG, we'd still have Nellie!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5966560382421058464.post-53232217965245237902016-07-23T12:29:27.586-05:002016-07-23T12:29:27.586-05:00Anonymous, why would they have both Molly and the ...Anonymous, why would they have both Molly and the Hawaiian girl from the 1940s? XDAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08590788722853215519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5966560382421058464.post-51483612744899400112016-07-23T12:27:06.285-05:002016-07-23T12:27:06.285-05:00But Samantha came back. That's why people are ...But Samantha came back. That's why people are like, just bring Molly back. This girl's collection will be just like Molly's. She'll end up like Cecile and Marie-Grace for sure.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08590788722853215519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5966560382421058464.post-43723933218109476652016-07-21T20:16:34.180-05:002016-07-21T20:16:34.180-05:00And have you noticed that the only dolls left pre-...And have you noticed that the only dolls left pre-1900 are non-Caucasian dolls (Kaya, Josefina,and Addy)? I thinkAG is afraid to retire them for fear of being called racist...their excuse for retiring Addy is that they're replacing her with Melody. I don't like where this is headed...soon we may see the historical line disappear forever!<br />RosieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5966560382421058464.post-31228701430284475142016-07-21T20:13:25.079-05:002016-07-21T20:13:25.079-05:00And who came up with the idea that they have to re...And who came up with the idea that they have to retire a doll with every new release?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5966560382421058464.post-55767694106957587032016-07-21T20:12:35.103-05:002016-07-21T20:12:35.103-05:00No way should they "get rid of" Addy or ...No way should they "get rid of" Addy or Josefina. Kit? Fine. Her collection went downhill fast in Beforever.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5966560382421058464.post-40419764150200413552016-07-17T19:18:19.134-05:002016-07-17T19:18:19.134-05:00I agree! So many big historical moments in both th...I agree! So many big historical moments in both the 80s(Regan's presidency, Challenger Disaster, Collapse of the steel industry, John Lennon Shot) and 90s (Rise of the Internet, Rodney King Riots, Collapse of the USSR, WTC bombing, OK City Bombing, OJ Simpson Trial) any of those would make for amazing stories! They might as well bring Molly back for a WW2 character Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5966560382421058464.post-26865247279957665112016-07-03T13:18:26.998-05:002016-07-03T13:18:26.998-05:00I'm hoping they get rid of Addy, Kit and Josef...I'm hoping they get rid of Addy, Kit and Josefina ASAP and replace them with a brown eyed Kanani (Asian historical replacing the medium skin slot taken by Josefina) and a new blonde hair blue eyed historical with long hair.<br /><br />I would also love for them to archive Rebecca and replace her with a Beforever Molly (replacing the light skin, light brown hair, colored eyed slot Rebecca is currently holding.) But if the new girl is also WWII this won't be happening for a while if ever. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5966560382421058464.post-39427938771506244222016-07-02T09:17:05.746-05:002016-07-02T09:17:05.746-05:00To be honest I'm not sure Im liking this "...To be honest I'm not sure Im liking this "name goes with story" thing going on. Melody is okay simply because her whole family likes music so it makes more sense. But Pearl and pearl Harbor? Not so sure. It actually sounds goofy to me. I do miss Molly and I'm really sad that she now can never ever return. What I'm concerned with though, is who is going to retire to replace her? Josefina? I hope not because Hawaiian and Mexican is not the same. I would prefer Rebecca retiring, because although she's Jewish, its not as huge as retiring the only Mexican be forever doll. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16937456088052356329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5966560382421058464.post-46267610322131067412016-07-02T07:47:28.311-05:002016-07-02T07:47:28.311-05:00So true, especially since they retired Felicity an...So true, especially since they retired Felicity and CAroline. Kaya's just about one of the last and she and Josefina will probably be retired soon too.. Light4theLordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07579533385476777201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5966560382421058464.post-82482727693795937992016-07-02T05:11:49.166-05:002016-07-02T05:11:49.166-05:00Is that definite, that Addy is leaving once Melody...Is that definite, that Addy is leaving once Melody arrives???? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5966560382421058464.post-22546361006936494202016-07-01T20:32:02.663-05:002016-07-01T20:32:02.663-05:00Hmmm, this could be interesting. I'm sure she ...Hmmm, this could be interesting. I'm sure she will be Asian or mixed, possibly even Japanese, making the attack on Pearl Harbor particularly difficult. This could go either way. No way her name will be Pearl, screams code name. I really thought AG would do an Asian 80's doll, I guess not.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5966560382421058464.post-18709127026222100502016-07-01T19:30:20.077-05:002016-07-01T19:30:20.077-05:00Molly was my first American Girl doll so although ...Molly was my first American Girl doll so although I am sad another American Girl will be "taking her place" I think this story could be really interesting and her accessories would be so cute! With that said, I agree with many other collectors that I would appreciate a pre-1900's doll. I would love to have a doll between Caroline and Felicity's time or one to fill the gap that Marie Grace, Cecil and Kirsten left. Looking forward to Melody though! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com