I just started collecting a few months ago after enjoying the dolls from afar my entire childhood. I figured that now I am grown, I can enjoy what I want and to hell with what others think. Bought my first doll at 31 and now diving deep into AGTube. Thx for the video!
@@venereveritas that’s the best thing about collecting as an adult: there’s no need to care what anyone thinks about it. Oh and you have your own money to spend it on whatever you want. That usually helps lol.
I just got Courtney, and her suspenders, shirts, shoes, and I really want her shirt and tie! I am also having to go pickup Ruthie, #44, #29, & Josefina!! I also bought Julie’s school outfit and calico outfit, and melodys doo wop outfit! I think I will be taking a small break after this because I’m almost at 40 dolls 🥲❤️❤️, always love when you show your new items and collection!!
@@NailsBySilvMorar they really sneak up on you don’t they? Like you, I hope I can take a break, just enjoy what I have instead of constantly adding to it.
Anna in that Maplelea outfit is so perfect for her. She’s on my wish list and I already bought the Maplelea outfit and I plan to copy this look for sure!
@@steph585 amazing right? As if it were made for her!!! Try other shoes tho lol. I’m not convinced these are the best match. Let me know if you find something better 🤣
Wowza! Incredible collecting this year! Gee, I hope you don't have to go to work!😬😴 I have a question, and I don't want to hurt anyone's feelings, but the redhead CYO you showed with the sunglasses, does she have three teeth showing, or am I hallucinating?🤪 She's so cute, and I wouldn't want her to feel self-conscious! Thank you, Blaine, for hanging in for this marathon! Happy New Year!🥳
@@paulettepalmer4860 it was a bit more than I expected! Haha that wasn’t a hurtful question at all. She’s got the braces sticker on her teeth, and I agree that it looks like they fill the gap with a middle tooth 🤣🤣 Happy new year to you too Paulette! 🥳
your Elsa & Anna dolls are STUNNING😍they are so beautiful & love the thick hair. The Maplelea outfit on Anna goes so well with her hair . They both are going on my 2025 list lol The Dreamer Samantha , is something i’ve never seen before .. she is so unique looking .. she almost looks like a complete different doll lol what a rare doll!!! you have a collection to be really proud of!!! Happy New Year🤗🌟📣🎉
@@stephaniefriend9912 the frozen sisters really benefit from restyling. If you have the stomach to open and play with such expensive dolls! This Samantha changed my mind about Samantha lol. She was my least fave of the original 3. Now she’s my favorite 🙄🤣 Happy new year! 🥳
Happy new year! I’ve really enjoyed your channel over the months I’ve been watching it. I love hearing about the characters you’ve created for your custom dolls, TMs, and former Disney dolls. The stories you tell about your life are so interesting and relatable. I only started collecting this year. I never had any of the dolls as a kid, but I loved the books. I have 4 now, and I can’t wait to add more to my collection this year. It’s so hard to choose which dolls to buy when there’s so many that I want!
@@settheworldonfire94 happy new year Lexie! Well if I’m a cautionary tale, your collection can go from 4-40 in a flash! So enjoy your modest one for as long as you can. Because it’s easy to feel like you want so many lol. Do you still like the books?
@ I do, actually! I’m a teacher, so I really appreciate the historical fiction aspect of them. They’re a good example of quality children’s literature. I read the Addy books with my students when we covered the US Civil War! I feel like they do a really good job of characterizing the dolls and making them feel real. I think that’s why I enjoy the stories you develop for your dolls - they feel like actual characters you can get to know.
I love the fashion on TM # 21. TM #50 is my dream doll but more than likely, I’ll find a wig for an Addy that I can customize. My CYO Holly comes close. Just to let you know, I bought the Disney L.E. Jasmine a few months ago because of your Dipthaca (sp?). I LOVE how you customized her. I’m tempted to get TM 102 and remove the extra eyelashes. Love TM 106. Just got her recently and she is the prettiest Addy in my opinion. BTW, I NEVER get sick of seeing your Kirsten in her winter outfit and those braided buns. Great video as usual! ❤
@@nettiezdolls6742 it’s wild how much certain dolls go for isn’t it? I wouldn’t expect 50 to be so $$$, so when someone reached out to me with one for sale, I was like neverrrrr minnnnnd when she told me the price 🤣 Definitely rewig another Addy!!! Aren’t you glad you got Jasmine before she sold out?? I should really put timestamps in for Deepika. The name isn’t spelled like it sounds (to non Indians) so it always confuses people! I ended up selling her outfit because she’ll never be Jasmine to me lol. 102 might actually look cute without eyelashes!
Hi Blaine and Happy New Year! I will take a wild guess…110? I really love how you styled your Barbie and Bailey has such a beautiful head band! Cinderella looks great and could pass as a Barbie too. ❤
@@CherishedDollFriends happy new year Cheryl! lol you were much closer than other guesses. Tbh I think Cinderella (or the Josefina Mold) would’ve made a better Barbie. With her hair down, that’s exactly what Cinderella looks like - but I love her hairstyle too much to change it 🥰
Happy New Year Blaine! Thank you for the video. I enjoy seeing the dolls you added in 2024. I stopped counting mine because I’m so overwhelmed with how many I have with no room to store them! Have a great 2025! I’m looking forward to more of your videos.
@@sjordan9586 happy new year! Haha I can relate to being overwhelmed and no longer counting. This was an eye opener! I thought I had only bought 10 since I last counted (the all my dolls video). Triple that!! How many did you have at last count?
Happy New Year from Northern Ireland Blaine. I have been healing my inner child for a few years and I had an American Girl doll maybe 10 years ago but had to sell her for quick money when one of my sons needed something. I had always been taken by Grace’s story so as I was leaving Paris I bought a JLY 55 to call Grace. I quickly added a pleasant Company Kaya and just for Christmas I used some money to buy a PC Samantha. It’s difficult and quite expensive to buy the dolls here but I’m loving having them and this YT niche 🎉❤
@@1605tanya happy new year Tanya! You’re right, there’s something really healing and soothing about collecting dolls as an adult. Someone local was selling 55 recently - it was my first time seeing her but she sold before I could snatch her up. She’s so adorable, but now i have to pretend she doesn’t exist 🤣 I shudder to think how expensive it is to get AG in Ireland!!
I’ve been waiting for , Aaliyah, Izora and Tommy’s story , and I loved it.. I would luv to see all 3 in their dance outfits together .. Thank’s so much for the New Year’s Eve upload,,, you have a healthy , successful, wonderful new year,,,,see ya in 2025…. BTW,, I love what you did with the Janie and Jack holiday dress,,adding the the pink jacket , beret , and Barbie’s shoes “I think” ?? . I’m going to use my dress throughout the year.
@@onlyalisaawilliams I have to think of a way to share their story that won’t get buried in a 90 minute video! And to show their dance outfits 😆 Putting the Janie and Jack dress with that outfit was a quick fix to make her look less christmassy but I may leave it that way. Happy new year to you! 🥳
im desperately searching for a truly me 21 with pin curls as i have this video on in the background wish me luck! its hard as a uk collector i don't wanna have to pay customs as im already waiting for lindsey from the states and not sure how much her customs will be !
@@clairoswife ohhh I really do wish you luck, because she’s one of the sweetest dolls. And I can’t even imagine how tough it is to collect AG in the UK! I can literally drive to America from Canada, and they’re making it harder and harder for us, their neighbours. I think you’ll find the perfect 21 someday!
@@DisBlaine Yes, and who "they" (not me) elected to run the country isn't going to help things. Maybe we'll be citizens of the same country (LOL !) some day ? Just kidding but that would make it a lot easier to obtain AG dolls with no border to cross or customs.
My guess was 68! I doubled my collection this year but my total is currently 26! (With 2 on the way !) I enjoy how you styled the Disney dolls - I like Cinderella as I think she is "unique " and would work well in my 1950s world. Congratulations on a great year of collecting!
@@EmilyRavenscraft-w5f it’s so easy to add to a collection isn’t it?? Recording this video was a very sobering experience 🤣 But it’s a new year, a time for change lol. Sounds like you had a great collecting year too - without drowning in dolls
You do have a wonderful doll collection and your joy reverberates on the screen. I do agree, when we are limited on space hard decisions have to be made. I had to limit my doll purchasing also! I really decided what was most important so that is what I focus on. I’m working to complete collections, the hunt is just as fun! You really do a superb job on your customization so maybe focus on that! Looking forward to 2025 and see what direction you take. It will be great, I’m sure.
@@carolreardon528 space has never been enough to stop me alone - but other factors help when the time is right to cut back. And I do feel like a weight has been lifted now that I’ve made peace with enjoying what i have instead of constantly adding to it. And yes customs are the perfect place for me to go 😆
@@DisBlainewhat I would so enjoy is for you to use your storage closet and create a doll display! I so enjoy your displays and could just watch you go through the thought process of creating them. Do they have a safe storage area you could use?After the theft… expand your Joss collection and the bakery collection first, just an idea!
I have the original cotton candy and I had to send the first one back not because of the shedding but because of the thinning of the wig. The newer one was a little better so I gave up. Now I have a doll with long hair that has no thinning that I can see and it is so thick I can't do any thing with it. So I do appreciate some thinning now and cotton candy does not look so bad. I named mine Candy. Thank you Blaine, your collection is amazing.
It's the doll with the blue hair. I bought her in 2023 when Amazon had prime days for I think either 58 or 65 US dollars. The prices changed as the day went on. It was such a good price I thought why not? The cotton candy I have now just has thinner hair and she looks like Kirsten's hair when you part it. My first one looked almost bald in spots it was thinned that much. My Kira doll wig is the same I do enjoy all of them though.
Anna is such a sweetheart i had to have her. I didn't get Elsa but the way you dressed her I could really see her beauty. Still not getting her. I can't afford too many of those LE dolls. Our dollar sucks. Haha That custom doll with Nellie's wig is also amazing.
@@lisbetsoda4874 out of the frozen sisters, Anna is definitely the cuter one, and easier to redress. And AG Limited Edition dolls are wayyyyyy overpriced for sure!
I would find it helpful if you would do a video showing how to update the color on lips, cheeks, etc. What products to use, and how to do it. Love your channel. Happy New Year 🎉
@@KeriRojas when I shared my work in progress dolls, I meant to say that I have a total tutorial video planned. But I was so tired I probably forgot! That video will cover eye / wig swaps, head removals, blushing, micro meshing, and vinyl cleaning. Maybe I’ll think of more by the time I get to it 😆
Brianne in that Hanukkah dress is perfection. What was her number? Tenney looks fantastic in that Caroline dress. She has gorgeous eyes. I hope the hoolabaloo over her is over. I love her. The girl in the Maplelea indigenous outfit - so, so pretty: The classic mold with dark hair in "braids". So jealous of her. Your customs all turn out amazing.
@@lisbetsoda4874 oh no, I forgot to tell Brianne’s number? Lol I looked up each doll before recording their segment too! Anyway she’s 33, and so so cute! She has a nicer eye color. Oh yes, the Tenney hate has definitely passed. But it’s too bad she didn’t get to shine upon release.
@@pamelawilliams2235 I’ve changed about 10 dolls since this video-the holidays are officially over 💔 But I do love seeing them back in their regular outfits!
Happy New Year! Honestly, I know you reached the end and were a little "hmmm..." about your collecting habits, but you certainly made me feel better- I added 9 dolls this year and was feeling bad about it, but no longer! In all seriousness, though, it's your collection and as long as you aren't in financial ruin or hurting because of how you collect, it isn't hurting anything. I hope that you don't judge yourself, even if you decide to set a limit on yourself in 2025. Also, really hope you find a Lindsey. She's a precious little chaos gremlin. (Er. That's my nickname for her. Based on her canonical story and the personality I have for her.) Do you do formal collection goals for 2025? I'd be interested in hearing what yours are, if you do have them!
@@eliseelliot happy new year, K! There were quite a few contributing factors to my surge in collecting this year, which won’t be present in 2025, so even tho I don’t make a New Year’s resolution about dolls, I know things are changing this year. I’ll make a video about it soon… because there’s of course a saga 🤣 Luckily I’ve talked about it before, so it won’t be out of nowhere. Let’s just say if I find a Lindsey that speaks to me, I’ll make an exception for her. Now I want to know more about her chaotic story!!
You did it another wonderful video ❤ they all are beautiful and the clothes you get them are so beautiful I mean I can’t get tire of watching your videos I just love them ❤ praying you have a wonderful New year 🎉2025 be blessed thanks for sharing your the best ❤
@@nildajurado8423 awwww you’re so sweet! I’m glad you enjoyed the video … because truth be told it took a lot more time and work than I expected 😵 I hope you have a wonderful 2025 too! 🥳
@@debwillner5598 oh noooo lol! Tbh I’m a doll collector for life. Buttttt I may need to reassess my collecting habits, try to spend more time enjoying what I have than constantly adding to it.
Love these videos! Elsa's holiday outfit is perfect for her, and you already know I love Anna's outfit. (My MIL's name is pronounced like you say Anna's name - she's 1/2 Italian). What shelves did you get? My man wants to know what shelves to get for my craffice to put my dolls up on (with the dolls coming out of storage and my RRFF and Girl for All Time dolls, I'll probably have about 50 in total.) Also... I'm adding up - I got 14 new dolls this year, counting my 4 RRFF 14-inch dolls. Oops. (Whoops, my OG boy was bought in July 2013, but not customized til July of 2024. So I guess the answer is actually 13)
@@DarcysNova626 my friend is Venezuelan - but in Canada we pronounce it the same way. I think Awna is American lol. Elsa is now in another outfit (the one I mentioned later) and it’s not as nice as her white one from this video. Haha what shelves? They’re baseboards 🤣🤣🤣 I couldn’t find proper shelves that were 6” deep so I improvised. You got 14 with your dolls in storage. I wonder how much they’ll multiply once you get them set up!!
@DisBlaine I have heard it pronounced Awna and Anna. So you're right, it's dialect. I would've never guessed baseboards. That's perfect (if you mentioned they were baseboards before, I missed it). I now know what to tell my man to get. They may also be cheaper to do that way, since they appear to be finished. I probably have 8-13 dolls in storage, though 1 or 2 may get sold once I go through them. Have a Kanani I never connected with (dewigged since her hair was brittle and dry and breaking when I bought her used), though she may get a new wig and story. And another Zazou doll who is more like a 50s girl. Think I have 2 dolls that will need to be boys as well - I want Sam and Dean from Supernatural.
@@danielleedgefield8176 tbh after seeing all these dolls I bought in ONE YEAR, I know it’s time to reassess my collecting habits. Stopping at 12 sounds like the right plan!
Hi Blaine, May I ask you for a suggestion on a play set? Between Maryellen’s Diner(new one including bakery add on) and Angelo’s Bakery, which one has best play value for a 6 year old?
@@AlNisa21 as a kid I definitely would’ve preferred the diner since it lights up and plays music and the phone talks. If you plan to add the bakery, there’ll be even more play value!
I had to tell you that the boy. Got doll with the blond hair, he looks like Timmy from Timmy and Lassie. It is an old show about a young boy and his Collie dog I watch as a kid.
@@kathleensheehan3530 I looked him up and you’re totally right! I’ve always been familiar with the “Timmy’s trapped in the well” trope, but I don’t think I’ve ever seen the show. Otherwise I might’ve named Sterling Timmy 😆 Timmy
83 and 61 is 144 ? I was close plus you still have dolls that are in need of repair? I love that you are sharing the dolls. Have a wonderful New Year, looking forward to seeing what you will do 2025❤.
@ haha yes I have as surprised how close you were but didn’t want to spoil it. If you remove the work in progress dolls, there are 141. You basically guessed the jellybeans in the candy jar! Happy new year to you too!!
I don't think anyone would mind if you filmed over two (or more) nights. We wouldn't even know if you wore the same shirt and hat. Anyway, happy new year!
@@charlotteamaro7165 that was the plan - but it was hard to reserve filming time over the holidays. I skipped a video and everything 🤪 Happy new year to you too! 🥳
Did you sell all of your IT dolls to pay for these AG dolls. The prices on these are the reason i haven't bought one. Really tempted to get Claudie she's cute and has one of the better meet outfits. Barbie looks so much better in clothes.
@@iamsoverybored878 yes, you totally got it! I was very lucky this year that I had all these dolls taking up closet space - combined with someone giving me a heads up when a noteworthy release was coming so that I could prepare. But now instead of having hundreds of small fashion dolls, I have 100+ huge dolls 🤡
@@iamsoverybored878 oh and yes the prices are a LOT! Almost as much as an IT doll. But they don’t appreciate in value as much. Something to think about!
@@steph585 one of the rare times a custom turned out exactly as I imagined. lol I don’t mean that as braggy as it sounds. Just that she worked out for once.
I just started collecting a few months ago after enjoying the dolls from afar my entire childhood. I figured that now I am grown, I can enjoy what I want and to hell with what others think. Bought my first doll at 31 and now diving deep into AGTube. Thx for the video!
@@venereveritas that’s the best thing about collecting as an adult: there’s no need to care what anyone thinks about it.
Oh and you have your own money to spend it on whatever you want. That usually helps lol.
@@venereveritas just enjoy your dolls we are many doll collectors and you are going to love it
Your custom Tiana is absolutely one of the most beautiful customs I’ve ever seen! She’s stunning 😍 loved this video ❤
@@Agkit09 she’s a special doll for me, so I appreciate that. Thank you so much!
We just got home from New Year’s Eve dinner. My husband is watching the movie Scrooge and I am watching you! LOL. Great collection! Happy New Year!🎉
@@kashlaw01 wellll I doubt my video is as entertaining as Scrooged but it was about as long lol! Hope you had a nice dinner!
Happy new year 🥳
I just got Courtney, and her suspenders, shirts, shoes, and I really want her shirt and tie! I am also having to go pickup Ruthie, #44, #29, & Josefina!! I also bought Julie’s school outfit and calico outfit, and melodys doo wop outfit! I think I will be taking a small break after this because I’m almost at 40 dolls 🥲❤️❤️, always love when you show your new items and collection!!
@@NailsBySilvMorar they really sneak up on you don’t they? Like you, I hope I can take a break, just enjoy what I have instead of constantly adding to it.
Anna in that Maplelea outfit is so perfect for her. She’s on my wish list and I already bought the Maplelea outfit and I plan to copy this look for sure!
@@steph585 amazing right? As if it were made for her!!! Try other shoes tho lol. I’m not convinced these are the best match. Let me know if you find something better 🤣
Wowza! Incredible collecting this year! Gee, I hope you don't have to go to work!😬😴 I have a question, and I don't want to hurt anyone's feelings, but the redhead CYO you showed with the sunglasses, does she have three teeth showing, or am I hallucinating?🤪 She's so cute, and I wouldn't want her to feel self-conscious!
Thank you, Blaine, for hanging in for this marathon! Happy New Year!🥳
@@paulettepalmer4860 it was a bit more than I expected! Haha that wasn’t a hurtful question at all. She’s got the braces sticker on her teeth, and I agree that it looks like they fill the gap with a middle tooth 🤣🤣
Happy new year to you too Paulette! 🥳
your Elsa & Anna dolls are STUNNING😍they are so beautiful & love the thick hair. The Maplelea outfit on Anna goes so well with her hair . They both are going on my 2025 list lol
The Dreamer Samantha , is something i’ve never seen before .. she is so unique looking .. she almost looks like a complete different doll lol what a rare doll!!!
you have a collection to be really proud of!!! Happy New Year🤗🌟📣🎉
@@stephaniefriend9912 the frozen sisters really benefit from restyling. If you have the stomach to open and play with such expensive dolls!
This Samantha changed my mind about Samantha lol. She was my least fave of the original 3. Now she’s my favorite 🙄🤣
Happy new year! 🥳
Happy new year! I’ve really enjoyed your channel over the months I’ve been watching it. I love hearing about the characters you’ve created for your custom dolls, TMs, and former Disney dolls. The stories you tell about your life are so interesting and relatable.
I only started collecting this year. I never had any of the dolls as a kid, but I loved the books. I have 4 now, and I can’t wait to add more to my collection this year. It’s so hard to choose which dolls to buy when there’s so many that I want!
@@settheworldonfire94 happy new year Lexie! Well if I’m a cautionary tale, your collection can go from 4-40 in a flash! So enjoy your modest one for as long as you can. Because it’s easy to feel like you want so many lol. Do you still like the books?
@ I do, actually! I’m a teacher, so I really appreciate the historical fiction aspect of them. They’re a good example of quality children’s literature. I read the Addy books with my students when we covered the US Civil War! I feel like they do a really good job of characterizing the dolls and making them feel real. I think that’s why I enjoy the stories you develop for your dolls - they feel like actual characters you can get to know.
I love the fashion on TM # 21. TM #50 is my dream doll but more than likely, I’ll find a wig for an Addy that I can customize. My CYO Holly comes close.
Just to let you know, I bought the Disney L.E. Jasmine a few months ago because of your Dipthaca (sp?). I LOVE how you customized her.
I’m tempted to get TM 102 and remove the extra eyelashes. Love TM 106. Just got her recently and she is the prettiest Addy in my opinion.
BTW, I NEVER get sick of seeing your Kirsten in her winter outfit and those braided buns.
Great video as usual! ❤
@@nettiezdolls6742 it’s wild how much certain dolls go for isn’t it? I wouldn’t expect 50 to be so $$$, so when someone reached out to me with one for sale, I was like neverrrrr minnnnnd when she told me the price 🤣
Definitely rewig another Addy!!!
Aren’t you glad you got Jasmine before she sold out?? I should really put timestamps in for Deepika. The name isn’t spelled like it sounds (to non Indians) so it always confuses people! I ended up selling her outfit because she’ll never be Jasmine to me lol.
102 might actually look cute without eyelashes!
Hi Blaine and Happy New Year! I will take a wild guess…110? I really love how you styled your Barbie and Bailey has such a beautiful head band! Cinderella looks great and could pass as a Barbie too. ❤
@@CherishedDollFriends happy new year Cheryl! lol you were much closer than other guesses. Tbh I think Cinderella (or the Josefina Mold) would’ve made a better Barbie. With her hair down, that’s exactly what Cinderella looks like - but I love her hairstyle too much to change it 🥰
Happy New Year Blaine! Thank you for the video. I enjoy seeing the dolls you added in 2024. I stopped counting mine because I’m so overwhelmed with how many I have with no room to store them! Have a great 2025! I’m looking forward to more of your videos.
@@sjordan9586 happy new year!
Haha I can relate to being overwhelmed and no longer counting. This was an eye opener! I thought I had only bought 10 since I last counted (the all my dolls video). Triple that!! How many did you have at last count?
Happy New Year from Northern Ireland Blaine.
I have been healing my inner child for a few years and I had an American Girl doll maybe 10 years ago but had to sell her for quick money when one of my sons needed something. I had always been taken by Grace’s story so as I was leaving Paris I bought a JLY 55 to call Grace.
I quickly added a pleasant Company Kaya and just for Christmas I used some money to buy a PC Samantha. It’s difficult and quite expensive to buy the dolls here but I’m loving having them and this YT niche 🎉❤
@@1605tanya You should get Nellie next, she is a immigrant from Ireland. I got her, my grandparents came her here from both side came from Ireland.
@@1605tanya happy new year Tanya! You’re right, there’s something really healing and soothing about collecting dolls as an adult. Someone local was selling 55 recently - it was my first time seeing her but she sold before I could snatch her up. She’s so adorable, but now i have to pretend she doesn’t exist 🤣
I shudder to think how expensive it is to get AG in Ireland!!
@@kathleensheehan3530 awww and she’s really cute too. I love her meet outift and her freckles.
Just glad to have some at last 🎉❤
@@kathleensheehan3530 ❤
I’ve been waiting for , Aaliyah, Izora and Tommy’s story , and I loved it.. I would luv to see all 3 in their dance outfits together .. Thank’s so much for the New Year’s Eve upload,,, you have a healthy , successful, wonderful new year,,,,see ya in 2025…. BTW,, I love what you did with the Janie and Jack holiday dress,,adding the the pink jacket , beret , and Barbie’s shoes “I think” ?? . I’m going to use my dress throughout the year.
@@onlyalisaawilliams I have to think of a way to share their story that won’t get buried in a 90 minute video! And to show their dance outfits 😆
Putting the Janie and Jack dress with that outfit was a quick fix to make her look less christmassy but I may leave it that way.
Happy new year to you! 🥳
Great group shot. Happy new year. Your channel makes my day every time!
@@steph585 happy new year Steph! I’m glad these long videos don’t get you down lol.
I was going to guess before you told us. My guess was 10, and I thought that was a lot. 😂😂😂
Between 70 and 80!!! WOW!!!
@@lisbetsoda4874 yyyyyeah. It’s a new year, time to assess things - like my collecting habits! ☠️🫣
@@DisBlaine😂😂😂
im desperately searching for a truly me 21 with pin curls as i have this video on in the background wish me luck! its hard as a uk collector i don't wanna have to pay customs as im already waiting for lindsey from the states and not sure how much her customs will be !
@@clairoswife ohhh I really do wish you luck, because she’s one of the sweetest dolls. And I can’t even imagine how tough it is to collect AG in the UK! I can literally drive to America from Canada, and they’re making it harder and harder for us, their neighbours. I think you’ll find the perfect 21 someday!
@ yes! heres hoping love your videos!!🫶
@@DisBlaine Yes, and who "they" (not me) elected to run the country isn't going to help things. Maybe we'll be citizens of the same country (LOL !) some day ? Just kidding but that would make it a lot easier to obtain AG dolls with no border to cross or customs.
She is so special. Cute as a button. I hope you find a good one.
@@djg5950 wellllll that person you mentioned did joke about us becoming the 51st state, so it might not have the effect you’d hope for 👀🤯
The winter Kirsten is so cute.
@@steph585 I’m so glad I got to show her again. It’s my mission to put her in as many vids as possible before winter is over 🤣🤣
My guess was 68! I doubled my collection this year but my total is currently 26! (With 2 on the way !) I enjoy how you styled the Disney dolls - I like Cinderella as I think she is "unique " and would work well in my 1950s world. Congratulations on a great year of collecting!
@@EmilyRavenscraft-w5f it’s so easy to add to a collection isn’t it?? Recording this video was a very sobering experience 🤣
But it’s a new year, a time for change lol.
Sounds like you had a great collecting year too - without drowning in dolls
You do have a wonderful doll collection and your joy reverberates on the screen. I do agree, when we are limited on space hard decisions have to be made. I had to limit my doll purchasing also! I really decided what was most important so that is what I focus on. I’m working to complete collections, the hunt is just as fun! You really do a superb job on your customization so maybe focus on that! Looking forward to 2025 and see what direction you take. It will be great, I’m sure.
@@carolreardon528 space has never been enough to stop me alone - but other factors help when the time is right to cut back. And I do feel like a weight has been lifted now that I’ve made peace with enjoying what i have instead of constantly adding to it. And yes customs are the perfect place for me to go 😆
@@DisBlainewhat I would so enjoy is for you to use your storage closet and create a doll display! I so enjoy your displays and could just watch you go through the thought process of creating them. Do they have a safe storage area you could use?After the theft… expand your Joss collection and the bakery collection first, just an idea!
I have the original cotton candy and I had to send the first one back not because of the shedding but because of the thinning of the wig. The newer one was a little better so I gave up. Now I have a doll with long hair that has no thinning that I can see and it is so thick I can't do any thing with it. So I do appreciate some thinning now and cotton candy does not look so bad. I named mine Candy. Thank you Blaine, your collection is amazing.
@@JoanneSag ahhh so it is true! Do you mean you have a pink and blue wig that’s too thick to style or another wig is like that?
It's the doll with the blue hair. I bought her in 2023 when Amazon had prime days for I think either 58 or 65 US dollars. The prices changed as the day went on. It was such a good price I thought why not? The cotton candy I have now just has thinner hair and she looks like Kirsten's hair when you part it. My first one looked almost bald in spots it was thinned that much. My Kira doll wig is the same I do enjoy all of them though.
Anna is such a sweetheart i had to have her. I didn't get Elsa but the way you dressed her I could really see her beauty. Still not getting her. I can't afford too many of those LE dolls. Our dollar sucks. Haha
That custom doll with Nellie's wig is also amazing.
@@lisbetsoda4874 out of the frozen sisters, Anna is definitely the cuter one, and easier to redress. And AG Limited Edition dolls are wayyyyyy overpriced for sure!
WOW. Great collection of dolls
@@nailahvenable7989 thanks Nailah! Happy new year 🥳
Your Tiana in the purple out fit is so pretty. I want to take my Tiana’s hair down but still want an original so I see a second one in my future.
@@steph585 that Tiana wig!! You wouldn’t believe how easy it is to style. I should know-I have like 10 dolls with it 🤣
I would find it helpful if you would do a video showing how to update the color on lips, cheeks, etc. What products to use, and how to do it. Love your channel. Happy New Year 🎉
@@KeriRojas when I shared my work in progress dolls, I meant to say that I have a total tutorial video planned. But I was so tired I probably forgot!
That video will cover eye / wig swaps, head removals, blushing, micro meshing, and vinyl cleaning. Maybe I’ll think of more by the time I get to it 😆
@@KeriRojas oh and Happy new year, oops!
Brianne in that Hanukkah dress is perfection. What was her number?
Tenney looks fantastic in that Caroline dress. She has gorgeous eyes. I hope the hoolabaloo over her is over. I love her.
The girl in the Maplelea indigenous outfit - so, so pretty: The classic mold with dark hair in "braids". So jealous of her.
Your customs all turn out amazing.
@@lisbetsoda4874 oh no, I forgot to tell Brianne’s number? Lol I looked up each doll before recording their segment too! Anyway she’s 33, and so so cute! She has a nicer eye color.
Oh yes, the Tenney hate has definitely passed. But it’s too bad she didn’t get to shine upon release.
Happy New Year!!
@@PumpkinsSparkles happy new year! 🥳
Recording this video went so late I think I forgot to say that 😬
loved this video waiting for a “all my dolls” collection vid including every single one ❤❤
and don’t even worry about the length the longer the better IMO love any info u give ab your dolls
@@chvehyuns all as in every doll line, not just AG? 🫣☠️
@@chvehyuns haha I’m thinking 5 hours if I did allllll my dolls 🤣🤣
either tbh all AG or all ur dolls in general would love to see it all💗
@@chvehyuns I did an all my ag dolls video a few months ago, back when I had 114. It’s over 2 hours long 🫣
I love Maritza. She is spectacular. TM 71 is adorable with that wig, ohhh, so cute.
@@lisbetsoda4874 I really did start off 2024 right getting Maritza! And then it was a quick roll downhill from there lollll
i love the outfits you chose for them. I love modern looks.
@@pamelawilliams2235 I’ve changed about 10 dolls since this video-the holidays are officially over 💔
But I do love seeing them back in their regular outfits!
Happy New Year! Honestly, I know you reached the end and were a little "hmmm..." about your collecting habits, but you certainly made me feel better- I added 9 dolls this year and was feeling bad about it, but no longer! In all seriousness, though, it's your collection and as long as you aren't in financial ruin or hurting because of how you collect, it isn't hurting anything. I hope that you don't judge yourself, even if you decide to set a limit on yourself in 2025. Also, really hope you find a Lindsey. She's a precious little chaos gremlin. (Er. That's my nickname for her. Based on her canonical story and the personality I have for her.) Do you do formal collection goals for 2025? I'd be interested in hearing what yours are, if you do have them!
@@eliseelliot happy new year, K!
There were quite a few contributing factors to my surge in collecting this year, which won’t be present in 2025, so even tho I don’t make a New Year’s resolution about dolls, I know things are changing this year. I’ll make a video about it soon… because there’s of course a saga 🤣
Luckily I’ve talked about it before, so it won’t be out of nowhere.
Let’s just say if I find a Lindsey that speaks to me, I’ll make an exception for her. Now I want to know more about her chaotic story!!
DEFINITELY get lindsey she's so adorable
@@clairoswife I’ve been steadily looking for her for a long time now. But I hope you find 21 before I find Lindsey!
You did it another wonderful video ❤ they all are beautiful and the clothes you get them are so beautiful I mean I can’t get tire of watching your videos I just love them ❤ praying you have a wonderful New year 🎉2025 be blessed thanks for sharing your the best ❤
@@nildajurado8423 awwww you’re so sweet! I’m glad you enjoyed the video … because truth be told it took a lot more time and work than I expected 😵
I hope you have a wonderful 2025 too! 🥳
@ i Love long videos because I get to enjoy watching all the dolls and Your stories
No intervention for you! I would cry LOL
@@debwillner5598 oh noooo lol! Tbh I’m a doll collector for life. Buttttt I may need to reassess my collecting habits, try to spend more time enjoying what I have than constantly adding to it.
@ Naahhh you can do both!
That is interesting info about Cecile’s hair.
@@steph585 most people don’t seem to be aware… and think I’m making it up 🤣
Love these videos! Elsa's holiday outfit is perfect for her, and you already know I love Anna's outfit. (My MIL's name is pronounced like you say Anna's name - she's 1/2 Italian).
What shelves did you get? My man wants to know what shelves to get for my craffice to put my dolls up on (with the dolls coming out of storage and my RRFF and Girl for All Time dolls, I'll probably have about 50 in total.)
Also... I'm adding up - I got 14 new dolls this year, counting my 4 RRFF 14-inch dolls. Oops. (Whoops, my OG boy was bought in July 2013, but not customized til July of 2024. So I guess the answer is actually 13)
@@DarcysNova626 my friend is Venezuelan - but in Canada we pronounce it the same way. I think Awna is American lol.
Elsa is now in another outfit (the one I mentioned later) and it’s not as nice as her white one from this video.
Haha what shelves? They’re baseboards 🤣🤣🤣
I couldn’t find proper shelves that were 6” deep so I improvised.
You got 14 with your dolls in storage. I wonder how much they’ll multiply once you get them set up!!
@DisBlaine I have heard it pronounced Awna and Anna. So you're right, it's dialect. I would've never guessed baseboards. That's perfect (if you mentioned they were baseboards before, I missed it). I now know what to tell my man to get. They may also be cheaper to do that way, since they appear to be finished.
I probably have 8-13 dolls in storage, though 1 or 2 may get sold once I go through them. Have a Kanani I never connected with (dewigged since her hair was brittle and dry and breaking when I bought her used), though she may get a new wig and story. And another Zazou doll who is more like a 50s girl. Think I have 2 dolls that will need to be boys as well - I want Sam and Dean from Supernatural.
I only got 5 dolls this yr. Next yr I want 7 dolls and not buy anymore after that
@@danielleedgefield8176 tbh after seeing all these dolls I bought in ONE YEAR, I know it’s time to reassess my collecting habits. Stopping at 12 sounds like the right plan!
@ oh five is what I got only this yr but altogether I have 24
Hi Blaine, May I ask you for a suggestion on a play set? Between Maryellen’s Diner(new one including bakery add on) and Angelo’s Bakery, which one has best play value for a 6 year old?
@@AlNisa21 as a kid I definitely would’ve preferred the diner since it lights up and plays music and the phone talks. If you plan to add the bakery, there’ll be even more play value!
@ thank you! :-)
I had to tell you that the boy. Got doll with the blond hair, he looks like Timmy from Timmy and Lassie. It is an old show about a young boy and his Collie dog I watch as a kid.
@@kathleensheehan3530 I looked him up and you’re totally right! I’ve always been familiar with the “Timmy’s trapped in the well” trope, but I don’t think I’ve ever seen the show. Otherwise I might’ve named Sterling Timmy 😆 Timmy
Lassie always saved Timmy and others lol@@DisBlaine
I absolutely loved this!
@@Grandma_HoneyVA happy new year grandma honey!! 🥳
Ooh 117 is tempting!
@@steph585 I got her to customize but then loved her as is!
i loveee the gotz little sister doll he's adorable
@@clairoswife he’s one of my favorites, so thank you 😭
He is unbelievably cute. I want to make one just like him.
Addy is a queen.
@@steph585 her mold took a while to grow on me, but now she’s among my top dolls.
I am thinking 140ish total AG since you have been collecting😊. We will see at the end.
@@TeresaMinsinger 140 is a lot of dolls.
Let’s see how close you were 🫣
83 and 61 is 144 ? I was close plus you still have dolls that are in need of repair? I love that you are sharing the dolls. Have a wonderful New Year, looking forward to seeing what you will do 2025❤.
@ haha yes I have as surprised how close you were but didn’t want to spoil it. If you remove the work in progress dolls, there are 141. You basically guessed the jellybeans in the candy jar!
Happy new year to you too!!
I don't think anyone would mind if you filmed over two (or more) nights. We wouldn't even know if you wore the same shirt and hat. Anyway, happy new year!
@@charlotteamaro7165 that was the plan - but it was hard to reserve filming time over the holidays. I skipped a video and everything 🤪
Happy new year to you too! 🥳
Tiana is so outstanding in her blue dress.
@@steph585 like Brandy as Cinderella 🥰
Question. Where do you get those doll stands?
@@kayleighbrown459 these are the official AG stands. I got a few of them on their site but most from local collectors
@@DisBlaine Well, that's me stuffed then.
Rosanda is so pretty. I don’t have her yet…
@@steph585 she’s definitely a must! One of the most unique AG dolls for sure
Did you sell all of your IT dolls to pay for these AG dolls. The prices on these are the reason i haven't bought one. Really tempted to get Claudie she's cute and has one of the better meet outfits. Barbie looks so much better in clothes.
@@iamsoverybored878 yes, you totally got it! I was very lucky this year that I had all these dolls taking up closet space - combined with someone giving me a heads up when a noteworthy release was coming so that I could prepare.
But now instead of having hundreds of small fashion dolls, I have 100+ huge dolls 🤡
@@iamsoverybored878 oh and yes the prices are a LOT! Almost as much as an IT doll. But they don’t appreciate in value as much. Something to think about!
@DisBlaine Still haven't picked up a It doll as well.
Wow GT 12 is amazing.
@@steph585 I wasn’t even aware of her until i saw her listed. Now I don’t know how my collection existed without her!
I am in love with Aliya.
@@steph585 one of the rare times a custom turned out exactly as I imagined.
lol I don’t mean that as braggy as it sounds. Just that she worked out for once.
I love Maritza!
@@steph585 she’s definitely among their best!
Amara is lovely.
@@steph585 I’m so glad she gets the attention she deserves now. In her first vid she got crickets 🤣
You made me want Jasmine.
@@steph585 did you get her? She sold out recently, so now people will probably try to flip her.
I don't want to guess how many. It's great that you can afford to buy so many dolls.
@@djg5950 it was more than I expected - and confirmed I really need to reassess my collecting habits 😵☠️
I love your 33.
@@steph585 every time I see one for sale I’m tempted to buy her because she always looks so cute
I copied your idea to put make Arielle Courtney’s friend.
@@steph585 she’s super 80s right??
69 since it’s a great number!
@@PatriciaDesmet-d5g haha that would’ve been incredible. I can’t believe it was HIGHER!!
blaine feel free to drink water for your voice
@@gingerdean1521 haha yes I was running around so much between batches I dehydrated myself!!