"Is giving *youthful* " 😂 Such a polite way of putting it. Not complaining because these dolls are made for kids, but she does give very young vibes even for AG.
Summer is giving Justice clothing store 2000s vibes x Jojo siwa and she reminds me of Grace’s friends who wanted to open a doggy daycare in Grace stirs up sucsess
If they want to get rid of plastic, then get rid of the zip ties around the neck and go back to a cotton string. Also stop making all the big ticket items out of plastic. We need to start a saying "Bring Back the Window.
@@sarahnorrie6468i wish i could get my sister Summer, she is 4 though and so destructive with her toys 😂 maybe in a couple years ill give her one of my old ones
I really like how she's modelled as a little girl. With the shrinking of media and merch available specifically made for kids in that between stage lf childhood and tween/teen years, I think it's really nice to have something in a sense "giving permission" for kids to experience childhood longer and not jumping into the more teen/adult aesthetic that they're seeing on social media (since social media content is mostly made for teens and young adults as they're the age groups meant to be accessing).
I 100% agree. AG has been catering increasingly to collectors and following TikTok fashion trends in the past couple of years, rather than focusing on their original demographic. And while Summer's collection isn't my favorite, I think it's a step in the right direction. Hopefully, the idea of youthfulness and childhood won't be considered 'tacky' in a few more years.
I agree, but think her design is geared too young for even the tween demographic. She's dressed like a 5-7 year old and the animals obsession is also an interested more for that range. A character with her own youtube channel or creating fan merch for Swifie concerts as her home business probably would have hit the 10-12 year old market much better.
I know her collection is a bit tacky but I honestly like her collection from a child standpoint! I can see why they did it kids will gravitate towards it but from and adult collectors I want more for her
What's wacky for me about Summer is she's low-key me as a 10-13 year old. At that time, I wore similar looking glasses, volunteered at an animal shelter, started a cat fan club called the kitty cat club that raised money for said shelter via bake sales, wore rainbow clothing from Kohls and Limited Too whenever possible, and even tried to put pink streaks in my hair Avril Lavigne style but because I was brunette, they read as burgundy. Now I'm about to turn 28 and I already bought Rapunzel as my birthday present in November. Who knows, maybe the nostalgia will eat me alive and Summer will end up under my Christmas tree. 😂
I was rewatching Summers videos & thinking on it. I think I would prefer to buy Ariel if I was going for a new Nanea mold. I love the fiery red hair she has & her skin & eyes work well on that doll! 🧜♀️
I ordered summer this morning and I can't wait for her to come in the mail. I also got joesafina and Addy birthday dresses because I've always wanted them
Love her with the glasses! I totally agree with all of your comments about the cupcake outfit. The skirt and shirt are so cute but not together. I’d love it with the headband u described. I agree…just go all the way with the tacky on this! That being said, it needs high top glitter converse. The shoes that come with it are all wrong.
I saw her and immediately knew she was the perfect doll for my 3 year old! She's youthful enough that I don't feel like I'm trying to push anything too old on her.
I think she is cute,without her glasses and in a different outfit 😂 I’m really going to have to wait to see pictures of her without glasses and in other outfits before I decide to get her
Haha! Your comment on the colors of the pajamas. My room was mint green and yellow with heart boarder so I like the pajamas for that. AG should have made blankets.
How can that box be eco friendly with all the ink used to print the box??!! Plus, there are still plastic ties inside the box. At least you can still open the boxes in store to check the doll out before buying.
I’m not surprised at the $38 price tag on the cat with backpack. The regular pets on their own are at least $20. I think her collection is cute but I’m not initially jumping up and down. We will see if she grows on me. I will be getting her eventually.
I just ordered summer and just her with Addy and joesafina Rerelease birthday dresses so I got them before selling out and I can't wait to use My upcoming reward certificate on summer collection
Thanks for this Kris! I really despised Summer to be honest the second I saw her. I’ve always been dedicated to collecting the Historical Dolls, creating time period displays for them, etc. I always went for the more realistic furniture and outfits for my modern dolls though. However, the whole $25 deal AG had the other day for all dolls came along. And it was the day before my birthday. So ofc took advantage of that and got Summer. She’ll be here next week. I will agree with you mentioning how “youthful” her design is all around. I will get photos of Summer in her meet outfit in the doll stand I ordered along with her once she comes. After the photos I’m changing her outfit. I have 100’s maybe thousands of nice, good quality realistic doll clothes that will definitely do her Justice. Sometimes a dolls meet blinds my true opinions on a doll. I only see an ugly meet but once I change her, my opinion completely changes. Thank you for your review. I’m very excited for my Summer to arrive since my bday was yesterday so she’s a late present for me.
I'm not a fan of the new box, if people are opening them I think that the box is going to get damaged very easily. I know not everyone keeps the boxes, but if you are going to keep the box, this might be one more thing to find in good condition. Dolls might be harder to sell if the box is damaged.
I don't mi d the window being gone but yeah, they could class up the cover a bit. She is cute, I like the pastel and I like them using the Nanea mold for variety.
Lindsey Bergman had a special box goty 2001 the first one only one I remember that didn't have a window besides pleasant, strange newness haha. Maybe stores them better longer without the window?
New subscriber ❤🎉 so super excited about the chance to be in this giveaway I absolutely adore her.. and she would make the perfect first AG for me ❤ love all your content so do my girls
Just realized I basically have this doll since my Mia has been styling colored highlights and glasses for years. 😅 I know there’s a face mold and eye color difference, but still funny to me. She does skew very young. I agree that her clothing items are better as separates. I don’t like them all together. The onesie PJ is giving Justice. I only collect GOTYs that appeal to me, so I’ll likely skip her and keep loving my 118 more.
I love her hair. I never liked the nanny.I'm old but I actually like it on her. I never buy girls of the year but I might buy this one. I do not like her outfit, but yes, it's geared towards little kids and I get it. I love that she's into pets and baking and a business. I love her pets.😊
I honestly kinda like some of her stuff, specifically the shoes from her outfits and her pjs, but I’m a pastel girlie so it’s not surprising.😭😭 I do think some of the prints are a bit tacky though.
I don't like the new box. Part of the appeal was seeing your new doll. Saying hello to the doll you wanted to take home. I don't understand why they made a plush of the aunt's cat but not Summer's cat, Daphne. Especially considering it was a big part of her story.
I like pastel colours, but I feel this is too much: I would definitely have to pair a top or bottom with a more neutral colour. I am also not a big fan of the Nanea mold. That said, I like the way they incorporated coloured highlights into her hair in a more subtle way, and I also like her glasses. After buying a lot of AG in the past couple of years, I am slowing down and will definitely not be getting her or any of her collection until she goes on clearance next year.
I'm just curious, I've noticed the dolls have looking more wirey and wiggy almost like a dry wig in the newer stock photos and even reviews, do you feel like the hair quality is different over the past few years or us my mind playing tricks on me? Because I'm looking at my kanani or my old truly me dolls and their hair looks almost realistic and soft and the new ones look like a party city wig
I happen to love the child like aspect of her collection. Call me crazy, but I love that, again, these are toys, they’re made for kids, and my kids love that AG seems to be getting back to actually making dolls that look and act like real kids. Bc let’s be honest… most 9/10 year olds arent starting businesses… they’re playing with other kids, riding bikes, playing with toys, and jumping on playgrounds.
Yeah, I wouldn't have minded if they had reverted back to a PC style box, they really gave off luxury vibes, the new boxes make the product look cheap. 😕 I wish they had gone with the lavender pants seen in her book pictures instead of the skirt, I think it would have made a more versatile piece. I like the skort on its own though. I agree, I think her outfits are better as separate pieces, but way too much as one outfit.
I wasn't super sold on her collection it reminds me a lot of off brand stuff to be honest. I ended up getting the doll, cat set and the smiley face shoes just because I needed one more thing to do rewards and free ship. Overall it's fine but I don't feel like I got all that much for my money. 😢
Is this just me or does anyone else thinks it’s funny that back in 2017 with Gabriela,Tenney ,Logan,Z Yang started the boxes with the full clear plastic window box and now they are giving us no windows!?
Summer looks very cute and I adore her glasses! I am not sure about the pastel rainbow theme. Normally those are some of my favourite colors but all together it’s almost too much? Her hair is pretty with the pink highlights and I love the Nanea face sculpt. That backpack for Fettuccini the adorable kitten is super cute! I Don’t collect GOTY usually so I may pass on this one. I’m sure she will be a popular doll. 🥰
I h*te her meet outfit, but I think the rest of her outfits are super adorable!! I especially love the waggy pup tails outfit. And the doll herself is really cute, her little glasses are perfect!! I am definitely wishing I could get her, but I'll have to just live through everyone else who gets her.
I'm not a fan of her meet outfit either. To me it looks more like a Truly Me Birthday outfit. Although...as you were putting the outfit with the jacket on her, I am now curious what her jacket would look like over her meet dress, with it zipped up, and just the skirt showing?? Hmm... 🤔
I saw this doll on their socials and immediately thought, "You had one job...." I can see this doll appealing to ages 10 and under, and that's if they're lucky. I don't think I've seen a release be as poorly received as this one since I became a collector. I'm legitimately seeing people online doing their own GOTYs with interests GOTYs don't have very often in an attempt to "fix" this release because, as one person in an online collector's group I'm part of pointed out, she's just another pets and baking GOTY and we've had enough of GOTYs who are interested in animals and baking. I'm sorry if that was a little ranty, but I was looking forward to seeing this release since it looked like it may be a cute concept for a doll (A girl who likes dogs so much that her logo is a paw print made me wonder if she'd be involved in an animal shelter or pet rescue organization, but no. It's just another pets and baking combo with pastels I can't help thinking feel childish. While I personally don't collect GOTYs, I feel bad for the people who do because it feels like they're getting the same character with a different coat of paint every few years. (For example, McKenna and Lila are both into gymnastics, Kira and Summer are both animal lovers, and now both Grace and Summer do baking. Please note, I love Lila. Her collection and doll are wonderful and I think she's very pretty. Plus, Grace's collection was just to DIE for! Also, unrelated note, I have always loved Saige for her outfits and her story and that's been the case ever since she came out.) Hopefully, AG will do better next time for the sake of not just their fan base, but those who stick around year after year for the GOTYs by giving them a GOTY with hobbies they haven't used before and a story that is both creative and innovative for the GOTY line-up. Edit: Now that you say a lot of her collection is recycled (I haven't looked at her collection yet because I have only seen her stock photos so far), it makes me wonder if there was situation similar to what we think happened with Gabriela behind the scenes... I guess we'll never know.
Underwhelming (for me). Blond hair, blue eyes, 80s style dress and coloured hair....Meh. It just feels very generic for me as an adult collector. For those of us overseas who never get to hand pick our dolls and have to rely purely on luck or reseller honesty, the new box design makes no difference at all, and Im glad they are reducing packaging as other brands are too. I definitely agree she looks geared toward kids. GOTY is supposed to be 'special' but im sorry, I'm not feeling it. Haven't with the last few either. Lately I prefer to buy older dolls on Ebay, they just seem to have more 'personality'. But that's just me. I wish joy for all those who love her look.❤ Thank you for all the info you give us in these great reviews you do..much appreciated.
Let’s see who can figure out how many times I said the word ✨Tacky✨ 🤣😅
U say tacky 9 times
@@TechLoreLane for real?? i thought it was way more than that.
i know right its so sad 😭
I hate the new boxes.... the old ones are SO iconic to me 😭
"Is giving *youthful* " 😂 Such a polite way of putting it. Not complaining because these dolls are made for kids, but she does give very young vibes even for AG.
Summer is giving Justice clothing store 2000s vibes x Jojo siwa and she reminds me of Grace’s friends who wanted to open a doggy daycare in Grace stirs up sucsess
it does!! haha love it!!
Okay what ARE your top 5 worst meets? I feel like I need to know 😆
If they want to get rid of plastic, then get rid of the zip ties around the neck and go back to a cotton string. Also stop making all the big ticket items out of plastic. We need to start a saying "Bring Back the Window.
I teach preschool, this doll reminds me of my students ^^ (especially the 5 year olds) who love all things rainbow unicorns.
Yes! My daughter is four and she’s so happy with Summer!
@@sarahnorrie6468i wish i could get my sister Summer, she is 4 though and so destructive with her toys 😂 maybe in a couple years ill give her one of my old ones
I really like how she's modelled as a little girl. With the shrinking of media and merch available specifically made for kids in that between stage lf childhood and tween/teen years, I think it's really nice to have something in a sense "giving permission" for kids to experience childhood longer and not jumping into the more teen/adult aesthetic that they're seeing on social media (since social media content is mostly made for teens and young adults as they're the age groups meant to be accessing).
I 100% agree. AG has been catering increasingly to collectors and following TikTok fashion trends in the past couple of years, rather than focusing on their original demographic. And while Summer's collection isn't my favorite, I think it's a step in the right direction. Hopefully, the idea of youthfulness and childhood won't be considered 'tacky' in a few more years.
Yes! I agree. I think AG is smart to have her paired with the other kitchen, table, and pet set.
I love this take. This made me appreciate her a lot more.
I agree, but think her design is geared too young for even the tween demographic. She's dressed like a 5-7 year old and the animals obsession is also an interested more for that range. A character with her own youtube channel or creating fan merch for Swifie concerts as her home business probably would have hit the 10-12 year old market much better.
you are so right. Little girls need something to totally love & gravitate too!!💗💗✅💯
Thanks as always, Kris, for getting the new items so quickly and working hard to get the video out for us to see. It is much appreciated!! 🥰
Completely agree on the box! They even could have printed a band over the full length red if they didn’t want extra piece/assembly
Okay, Can I say that I kinda love her over the top colors and outfits. At first I was like no way, but now I think I may have to get her!!
I'm 33 going to american girl doll store first time for my birthday in January & I want this to be my first doll ❤❤
There are so many choices, you may change your mind when you get there.
I know her collection is a bit tacky but I honestly like her collection from a child standpoint! I can see why they did it kids will gravitate towards it but from and adult collectors I want more for her
What's wacky for me about Summer is she's low-key me as a 10-13 year old. At that time, I wore similar looking glasses, volunteered at an animal shelter, started a cat fan club called the kitty cat club that raised money for said shelter via bake sales, wore rainbow clothing from Kohls and Limited Too whenever possible, and even tried to put pink streaks in my hair Avril Lavigne style but because I was brunette, they read as burgundy.
Now I'm about to turn 28 and I already bought Rapunzel as my birthday present in November. Who knows, maybe the nostalgia will eat me alive and Summer will end up under my Christmas tree. 😂
I was rewatching Summers videos & thinking on it. I think I would prefer to buy Ariel if I was going for a new Nanea mold. I love the fiery red hair she has & her skin & eyes work well on that doll! 🧜♀️
I ordered summer this morning and I can't wait for her to come in the mail. I also got joesafina and Addy birthday dresses because I've always wanted them
That cat carrier is too cute!
@@MandiWho Yeah, I love that set, I might just have to get it! 😄
@@joannamcclelland5049 Same 😹🩷
I’m sorry but the front of the box is so tacky 😭 it would’ve been better if they just did plain burgundy
Thanks for keeping me ahead of the gossip curve. Way to call that box! 😜
I like the sleep ware. Switch the purple shirt with the shirt
I'm going to be 70years old on January 1st 2025 she's like a mini me. I would really like to get Summer
Love her with the glasses! I totally agree with all of your comments about the cupcake outfit. The skirt and shirt are so cute but not together. I’d love it with the headband u described. I agree…just go all the way with the tacky on this! That being said, it needs high top glitter converse. The shoes that come with it are all wrong.
Thanks for showing everything so well!
This collection makes me so happy as I am going to save soooo much money as the only item I like is the cat.
Omg your collection is BEAUTIFUL
The second Bake Sale outfit has reused shoes too, the rainbow shoes are from Rainbow Ruffles Collection in 2023
I love her glasses and her pjs!
I love her eyes and her glasses and her pj's ❤
I love the pj's...they just need to be put on the right doll. Maybe Evette.
I saw her and immediately knew she was the perfect doll for my 3 year old! She's youthful enough that I don't feel like I'm trying to push anything too old on her.
We seriously have the same opinions about everything with this collection 😩😂👏🏻 except I do like the meet outfit BUT I wish it was a two piece set
Giving 80s vibes
It’s giving kid in a candy store by Jojo siwa and I’m here for it!! 13:17 I’m in love
I think she is cute,without her glasses and in a different outfit 😂 I’m really going to have to wait to see pictures of her without glasses and in other outfits before I decide to get her
unrelated but i could listen to you talk all day.. lol i love your voice. 💚
Me seeing the skort: LILAC SHORT SKIRT 🎶
Haha! Your comment on the colors of the pajamas. My room was mint green and yellow with heart boarder so I like the pajamas for that. AG should have made blankets.
How can that box be eco friendly with all the ink used to print the box??!! Plus, there are still plastic ties inside the box.
At least you can still open the boxes in store to check the doll out before buying.
@@melangellperry5984 It's likely something like soy-based ink, which is a bit more eco-friendly.
Loveeeeee it❤❤❤ i want all her outfit❤️
I’m guessing the baggies are compostable and the cardboard inside is probably industrially recyclable soo it’s giving performative
I am happy with her, she is super cute. Cant wait to get her and read her story! I agree with some people saying her outfit is very “my life as”.
Your review kinda makes me want to buy Miss Summer. I just love the rainbows
I’m not surprised at the $38 price tag on the cat with backpack. The regular pets on their own are at least $20. I think her collection is cute but I’m not initially jumping up and down. We will see if she grows on me. I will be getting her eventually.
The dog is also $38 and comes with nothing but a collar and leash 😬
@@homesickonearth Crescent also comes with the fleece sweater thing it’s pictured wearing. Still pretty pricy though.
@@prbambi9934 ah I didn’t see.
I think summer is so cute I literally want to get her!!!!!!!!!!!!
I'm meh on Miss Summer, but as someone who wear pink glasses when not in contacts, I love them! I wish I could just get the glasses!
I just ordered summer and just her with Addy and joesafina Rerelease birthday dresses so I got them before selling out and I can't wait to use My upcoming reward certificate on summer collection
I love the onesy omg
I’m honestly so obsessed with her lol
Great video, thanks Kris! 💕
Love it! Wished I got the Moana but it’s already back ordered 😢 ❤❤❤ I follow you on all your platforms!
AG should start a new line "my first american girl doll" for 4-year-olds and add this one to it
I want the cat carrier 😂
Thanks for this Kris!
I really despised Summer to be honest the second I saw her. I’ve always been dedicated to collecting the Historical Dolls, creating time period displays for them, etc. I always went for the more realistic furniture and outfits for my modern dolls though. However, the whole $25 deal AG had the other day for all dolls came along. And it was the day before my birthday. So ofc took advantage of that and got Summer. She’ll be here next week. I will agree with you mentioning how “youthful” her design is all around. I will get photos of Summer in her meet outfit in the doll stand I ordered along with her once she comes. After the photos I’m changing her outfit. I have 100’s maybe thousands of nice, good quality realistic doll clothes that will definitely do her Justice. Sometimes a dolls meet blinds my true opinions on a doll. I only see an ugly meet but once I change her, my opinion completely changes.
Thank you for your review. I’m very excited for my Summer to arrive since my bday was yesterday so she’s a late present for me.
I'm not a fan of the new box, if people are opening them I think that the box is going to get damaged very easily. I know not everyone keeps the boxes, but if you are going to keep the box, this might be one more thing to find in good condition. Dolls might be harder to sell if the box is damaged.
This is a great video 💕💕💕💕
Box is giving……hypocrisy 😅 bc no way that coloured print on the front is eco-friendly🤪
I don't mi d the window being gone but yeah, they could class up the cover a bit. She is cute, I like the pastel and I like them using the Nanea mold for variety.
Lindsey Bergman had a special box goty 2001 the first one only one I remember that didn't have a window besides pleasant, strange newness haha. Maybe stores them better longer without the window?
She is so cute, I’m very surprised by how much I love her hair! Is it a true blonde? Or is it more strawberry?
New subscriber ❤🎉 so super excited about the chance to be in this giveaway I absolutely adore her.. and she would make the perfect first AG for me ❤ love all your content so do my girls
Just realized I basically have this doll since my Mia has been styling colored highlights and glasses for years. 😅 I know there’s a face mold and eye color difference, but still funny to me.
She does skew very young. I agree that her clothing items are better as separates. I don’t like them all together. The onesie PJ is giving Justice. I only collect GOTYs that appeal to me, so I’ll likely skip her and keep loving my 118 more.
The only innovative thing about this release is your new intro 🤭
the SHADE 🙈
I love her hair. I never liked the nanny.I'm old but I actually like it on her. I never buy girls of the year but I might buy this one. I do not like her outfit, but yes, it's geared towards little kids and I get it. I love that she's into pets and baking and a business. I love her pets.😊
I wish her hair was thicker and/or longer. I thought I wanted her but now I’m not sure
I honestly kinda like some of her stuff, specifically the shoes from her outfits and her pjs, but I’m a pastel girlie so it’s not surprising.😭😭
I do think some of the prints are a bit tacky though.
I don't like the new box. Part of the appeal was seeing your new doll. Saying hello to the doll you wanted to take home. I don't understand why they made a plush of the aunt's cat but not Summer's cat, Daphne. Especially considering it was a big part of her story.
I like pastel colours, but I feel this is too much: I would definitely have to pair a top or bottom with a more neutral colour. I am also not a big fan of the Nanea mold. That said, I like the way they incorporated coloured highlights into her hair in a more subtle way, and I also like her glasses. After buying a lot of AG in the past couple of years, I am slowing down and will definitely not be getting her or any of her collection until she goes on clearance next year.
She is cute. I wish she had brown eyes. Thanks for your honest review.
She has a sweet face, I like her skin tone and hair color combo. Not sure if I’m going to buy her yet 😕
She looks cuter without her glasses, and I lowkey offended myself because I wear glasses 😂
I'm just curious, I've noticed the dolls have looking more wirey and wiggy almost like a dry wig in the newer stock photos and even reviews, do you feel like the hair quality is different over the past few years or us my mind playing tricks on me? Because I'm looking at my kanani or my old truly me dolls and their hair looks almost realistic and soft and the new ones look like a party city wig
I happen to love the child like aspect of her collection. Call me crazy, but I love that, again, these are toys, they’re made for kids, and my kids love that AG seems to be getting back to actually making dolls that look and act like real kids. Bc let’s be honest… most 9/10 year olds arent starting businesses… they’re playing with other kids, riding bikes, playing with toys, and jumping on playgrounds.
Yeah, I wouldn't have minded if they had reverted back to a PC style box, they really gave off luxury vibes, the new boxes make the product look cheap. 😕 I wish they had gone with the lavender pants seen in her book pictures instead of the skirt, I think it would have made a more versatile piece. I like the skort on its own though. I agree, I think her outfits are better as separate pieces, but way too much as one outfit.
She looks similar to Julie Albright whom is also a blonde 👱♀️ AG Girl 👧 character
9:09 I knew they looked familiar!
The box is giving Journey Girls....
I wasn't super sold on her collection it reminds me a lot of off brand stuff to be honest. I ended up getting the doll, cat set and the smiley face shoes just because I needed one more thing to do rewards and free ship. Overall it's fine but I don't feel like I got all that much for my money. 😢
How do you keep the glasses on so well??? I got a pair with my create your own and they fall off all the time.
For 22:25, I would take her glasses off and restyle her hair into pigtails with strands out in the front
It’s been my dream since I was a little girl to have a girl of the year doll with my name. My dream has come true🥲
They wanted to reduce, reuse, recycle so much they even reduced the goty collection, reused truly me items, and recycled ideas.
😂
I will get summer I like her
18:42 Would putting on mod podge on the glitter shoes help not be so scratchy?
my 4 year old said she loved this show lol
I’d like to see kids review this doll. All the collectors r saying it’s too youthful lol. I wanna know what the kids buying her think
I’ll still buy her or lyla tho she is cute
Is this just me or does anyone else thinks it’s funny that back in 2017 with Gabriela,Tenney ,Logan,Z Yang started the boxes with the full clear plastic window box and now they are giving us no windows!?
she cute I love everything
Why do I think the glitter and tule skirt reminds me of something an eight-year-old Carrie Bradshaw would wear?
have you already given out the summer Mckinny doll?
Wait I kinda love her pajamas for some reason -Summer's biggest hater
BUT I CAN'T!!!!
Let's hope the box design is only temporary.
Summer looks very cute and I adore her glasses! I am not sure about the pastel rainbow theme. Normally those are some of my favourite colors but all together it’s almost too much? Her hair is pretty with the pink highlights and I love the Nanea face sculpt. That backpack for Fettuccini the adorable kitten is super cute! I Don’t collect GOTY usually so I may pass on this one. I’m sure she will be a popular doll. 🥰
I h*te her meet outfit, but I think the rest of her outfits are super adorable!! I especially love the waggy pup tails outfit. And the doll herself is really cute, her little glasses are perfect!! I am definitely wishing I could get her, but I'll have to just live through everyone else who gets her.
shes very jojo siwa vibes but tbh i love it
I'm not a fan of her meet outfit either. To me it looks more like a Truly Me Birthday outfit.
Although...as you were putting the outfit with the jacket on her, I am now curious what her jacket would look like over her meet dress, with it zipped up, and just the skirt showing?? Hmm... 🤔
I saw this doll on their socials and immediately thought, "You had one job...."
I can see this doll appealing to ages 10 and under, and that's if they're lucky. I don't think I've seen a release be as poorly received as this one since I became a collector. I'm legitimately seeing people online doing their own GOTYs with interests GOTYs don't have very often in an attempt to "fix" this release because, as one person in an online collector's group I'm part of pointed out, she's just another pets and baking GOTY and we've had enough of GOTYs who are interested in animals and baking.
I'm sorry if that was a little ranty, but I was looking forward to seeing this release since it looked like it may be a cute concept for a doll (A girl who likes dogs so much that her logo is a paw print made me wonder if she'd be involved in an animal shelter or pet rescue organization, but no. It's just another pets and baking combo with pastels I can't help thinking feel childish.
While I personally don't collect GOTYs, I feel bad for the people who do because it feels like they're getting the same character with a different coat of paint every few years. (For example, McKenna and Lila are both into gymnastics, Kira and Summer are both animal lovers, and now both Grace and Summer do baking. Please note, I love Lila. Her collection and doll are wonderful and I think she's very pretty. Plus, Grace's collection was just to DIE for! Also, unrelated note, I have always loved Saige for her outfits and her story and that's been the case ever since she came out.)
Hopefully, AG will do better next time for the sake of not just their fan base, but those who stick around year after year for the GOTYs by giving them a GOTY with hobbies they haven't used before and a story that is both creative and innovative for the GOTY line-up.
Edit: Now that you say a lot of her collection is recycled (I haven't looked at her collection yet because I have only seen her stock photos so far), it makes me wonder if there was situation similar to what we think happened with Gabriela behind the scenes...
I guess we'll never know.
Halloween costume
Underwhelming (for me). Blond hair, blue eyes, 80s style dress and coloured hair....Meh. It just feels very generic for me as an adult collector. For those of us overseas who never get to hand pick our dolls and have to rely purely on luck or reseller honesty, the new box design makes no difference at all, and Im glad they are reducing packaging as other brands are too. I definitely agree she looks geared toward kids. GOTY is supposed to be 'special' but im sorry, I'm not feeling it. Haven't with the last few either. Lately I prefer to buy older dolls on Ebay, they just seem to have more 'personality'. But that's just me. I wish joy for all those who love her look.❤ Thank you for all the info you give us in these great reviews you do..much appreciated.