I had a wonderful surprise this week, since there was no tracking, it was an unexpected arrival! Let’s take a look at what arrived…
Who can she be you asked? Her name is Virgi and she is part of the “Blanditas” which means “softies” from Paola Reina. She is a soft body 14 inch doll and has the similar body build as the Bitty Twins/Bitty Baby for AG. Virgi’s body is smaller, her vinyl is so smooth and she has a gentle scent, which Paola Reina calls “vanilla” but to me smells more like baby powder. Let’s take a look at Virgi’s story.
As Virgi was walking through the park, she saw a little girl sitting on the bench. “Hi” said Virgi, “do you know where the nice lady lives?”
Abby introduced herself and asked Virgi to sit for a while.
Virgi was a little tired and decided to sit with Abby for a little while. Abby was happy to meet another little girl like her. She told Virgi how the nice lady takes care of all the girls and it did not matter where they came from nor how little or big they were, because they all were loved by her. Abby gave Virgi instructions to get to her house. (Abby is a Gotz doll and is very compatible with Virgi, they have the same body build and size. They are both very cuddly.)
Virgi got up to leave and said bye to Abby. (Virgi can only stand if she can lean on something, otherwise she requires a doll stand)
It was not long before Virgi met Lauryce who was walking her dog. Lauryce talked to Virgi for a little while and pointed her in the right direction. (Virgi and Lauryce are the same height)
Virgi was so happy to enter her room at the nice lady’s house. She found a little doll waiting for her. She took off her hat, scarf and jacket. She wears a cotton dress and long style bloomers. She also wears socks and black Mary Jane shoes.
As Virgi rocks her new baby doll, notice that the bottom of the shoes have the Paola Reina’s name on the soles. (Virgi’s hair was styled by the nice lady. Her hair is parted in the middle, but her hair quality is amazing, so the style was changed to a side part. She has very full rooted hair, her hair quality is the same as Gotz, just amazing.)
Virgi loves her new baby doll. (Virgi has a very sweet little girl face mold, her eyes are a light brown with long eyelashes. She has sleepy eyes and lots of very cute freckles)
Here is a closer look at Virgi showing her freckles. She makes a wonderful play doll for any little girl. She is so cuddly and feels so good, you can not resist hugging her. She can wear clothes sized for 14 inch baby dolls.
Here is a better size comparison between Bitty Twin, Blanditas and Gotz soft body. The soft body structure is exactly the same, size is the only difference. The feel of the vinyl is different and the arms and leg structures. Both Bitty Baby and Gotz have legs where the knees are bent therefore they can not stand, in comparison Blanditas legs are straight and does allow her to stand with a little help and sit nicely.
Virgi felt at home very quickly!
Fun Facts:
1. Virgi and Bitty Twin can not share clothes, she is smaller then Bitty Twin.
2. Virgi’s clothes are extremely well made. The green sweater and scarf are both knitted. The jacket and dress have Velcro closure to meet the toy regulations with small children.
3. The “Blanditas” from Paola Reina cost $65.99 US dollars or $72.99 Canadian currency. They can soon be purchased in USA retailers and ordered online on the American Paola Reina website.
4. Virgi is made 100% in Spain and not in China.
She is cute! To me she kind of looks like MyAG #55 from American Girl 🙂
Ooh Virgi is so cute. Bitty is also sweet – does she have another name?
Wow is she pretty!
Aww…she is a cutie pie!
Such a sweet additon to your collection, Diana. I want to hug Virgi just from looking at the photos!
where are your backdrops from?
Where did you order her from? She has such cute freckles!!!
Aginparadise- she does look like myag 55
Amy, please check out the Fun Facts section
Linda the backdrops are from AG, the park scene came out last year and the room scene is from the retired Samantha scenes book.
Meg_DollFanInAfrica, her given name is Virgi as she was listed on the website, but you can change her name to whatever you want. I kept it the same so she can be found easily.
Thank you all for the nice comments
Virgi is so cute!
so cute!
How does she look next to an 18″ AG doll? Is she a good size to be a little sister for one?
Hi Char, I am here to inform you that Isabelle’s Movie Trailer (American Girl) is out on YouTube and her soundtrack is already available on iTunes.
Thank you xoxo
~Erin
She is so so so sweet!
Hi Erin – thanks for the reminder! I should probably do a post about it.
So cute!
Abby is SO adorable.. her face is just TOO sweet. I’ve never really liked Gotz but Abby is an exception.
Christine W, Virgi makes a terrific little sister, I just took the cutest picture of Saige holding her hand as they went shopping. She will be in a mini story soon.
The picture of Saige and Vergi is on the Doll Diaries Facebook page if you want to see it.
She is adorable!
Virgi looks just like me!!!!
(:
Virgi’s dress is so cute and I think its the pattern on the fabric -so teeny!
Thanks for the reply Diana, I would also love to know the name of your Bitty doll-she is a sweetie. And did you name the red-haired Disney rescue?
Oh my gosh Virgi is adorable!!! I love this doll line. 🙂 Very unique.
Virgi is so cute!
Diana- What type of doll is the little doll that Virgi found on a chair?
Love your Virgi photos Diana and it’s so good to know for sure that the Paola Reina doll hair is exceptionally good and similar to Gotz doll hair. I know you really get the most out of doll hair with the curls you create so it will have been well tested by you!
She is so pretty. I LOVE the freckles!
She’s adorable! Love those freckles!
For some reason my comments aren”t posting. I’ll try again. This doll is so cute. I have one of these dolls with blond pigtails and bangs, No name on box or website. Anyone know her name?
I have a question, and I would be delighted if someone could answer it-
Does Virgi still have those adorable freckles? The online photos (paolareinaamerica.com) suggest otherwise.