American Girl Place New York Photo Tour
A few years ago we visited New York City and one of our destinations was the American Girl Place on 5th Avenue. The store was absolutely magical as far as my daughters were concerned. One of Doll Diaries readers, known for her Bonggamom site, recently visited the American Girl Place in New York and has shared her photos both on her site (see Bonggamom’s AGPNY post) and on Flickr.
I love all the Rebecca displays – it is just such a neat collection. She also took some great pictures of the new Make a Tee activity that I saw at the Chicago store. You pick a simple t-shirt for your doll, select the color and then pick from a bunch of iron-on transfers to have applied. The activity is $10 – which is a bargin compared to just about everything else at American Girl Place. It is a nice little souvenir that the girls will enjoy doing.
Go check out her pictures and remember, if you visit an American Girl Place or even one of the Boutique & Bistro shops, we’d love to read the trip report or see the photos. Just email us at share@dolldiaries.com.
Firstie!!! This is adorable!
secondie!! i hope i get to go there some day…
I really want to go there!!!!!!!!!!!
FOURTHIE!!!!
I want to go there, too! It is the closest AGP to where I live.
I might go there next summer!
get rebecca!
Just another sarcastic blogger who loves to comment about how awful and overpriced the dolls are. Sigh.
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This is very nice!
I cant wait for my birthday! Saturday!!!
Cool (:
I agree, Lily, but couldn’t seem to put my thoughts into words. You said exactly what I was thinking!
Wow – you’ve got a lot of awesome items listed! I hope they all sell well and bring you loads of $$!
And, how did your PSAT’s go? You took it today, right?
Happy early birthday, Madeline! You are so lucky – I always wanted a fall birthday (or I have wanted it for a long time, anyway). Fall is my favorite season by far. My dad and brother have fall birthdays and my mom and I have summer ones. My birthday is the only one out of the four of us (and our bird, we think – we got her in late November ‘03 when she was a few months old so we are guessing she was born in the second half of the year) that is in the first half of the year. It is just barley in that half. I’m the different one when it comes to birthdays in my house!
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happy early birthday madeline!
That’s is cool, Anne! Thank you guys for the early birthday happies!
Have you guys heard of the cereals Boo Berry and Franken Berry? They are halloween cereals and we got them for a very special occasion! MmMmMmMM! I also now have a full pumpkin halloween outfit for a doll, so if I do get one for my b-day, she will be a pumpkin.
Cool Madeline! Any dolls you are hoping for?
Do you know of anything you are getting, or will everything be a surprise?
My brother turns 11 November 26th. Are you in fifth grade like he is, Madeline? He missed the cutoff by a mile.
And no, I haven’t heard of those cereals.
Hey Madeline! I just got some Boo Berry from Grammy last week!
I haven’t seen anything at all, but here are some facts I have trailed upon:
1. I know I am getting something from ALOF (A LIfe Of Faith) because I saw my mom order from it. I also saw the box come in. Although I have no clue what it is.
2. I want Elsie Dinsmore for my B-day, and since my mom and I have been reading Elsie books, we have really loved her and she even wants me to have her.
3. Life OF Faith went out of business on September 30, BUT at our retail store we have a big collection of the clothes and books, but very few dolls (only Elsie and Millie left)
4. I’ve started sewing, and the sewing teacher has given me a list of stuff I will need to make up my sewing kit.
5. My mom told me that I was getting a book as a part of my present.
6. When I tell my friends what I want, I say, “Anything arts of craft or anything that fits American Girl like at target or something”
So I am not sure what I am getting, but when I ask for something I want for my Birthday as the “big gift”, it is usually ending up my big gift unless it was impossible to get. That’s why I am worried about Elsie and her going out of business.
BIRTHDAY FUN FACT: I got my Addy 3 days early for my birthday 2 years ago!
My birthday is in the winter even though I utterly hate winter. Summer is awsome.
I hope you get your Elise doll for your birthday!
I am getting Addy for my birthday next year.
Gracie, I love winter! It’s my second favorite season, after Fall, of course!
I just don’t like the cold. It’s always rainy in Fall and Winter here.
I can’t stand summer after this past one. Running outside has been absolutely disgusting all summer and even now. It’s always extremely humid and hot. I hate it and I cannot wait for winter (or even regular fall) weather. When I’m on my own, I’m going to go live somewhere that has nice weather year-round. I feel like I’m living in a swamp. Well, there are alligators in a bayou nearby …
And remember to click on my name!!!
Why does Marisol cost less than Nikki,Lily? Marisol is older.
Ava, I believe it’s because Nicki is in better shape than Marisol.
Nicki dolls are just worth more than Marisol dolls. For comparison’s sake, Marisol sold out in mid-December 2005 and Nicki sold out in November 2007. Fewer people were able to buy Nicki in time for Christmas.
Don’t get her wrong, both Nicki and Marisol sell very well (they were the two most popular GOTYs), and apart from Lindsey, both fetch high prices.
NIB Marisol goes for about $180
NIB Nicki goes for about $185
It’s 46 degrees here with wind and rain. So pretty chilly! I love fall and winter here (not to brag!!!). And this summer was great here. Not as hot and humid at all. We are actually using heat this winter – my mom says she’s too old to freeze another winter!
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I have been thinking of buying a really popular GOTY in a few years, keeping her in the box for 6 years or so, and then selling her. There are certain concerns I have with doing that, so I’ll just wait it out and see what I think in a few years.
But yuck, I hate running outside in the summer period. I sympathize with you, Lily, being that you have done it much more than I have and your summers sound far worse than mine.
Give me an E!
Give me an L!
Give me an S!
Give me an I !
Give me and E!
YEAH I GOT ELSIE DINSMORE!!!!!! My parents let me open their presents this night because I would be getting a lot of things from my friends tomorrow! I got her and 4 outfits for my dolls! I can’t wait till my birthday tomorrow!
I think because Marisol sold out so soon AG made too many Jess dolls. Since they made too many Jess dolls, they didn’t make enough Nicki dolls. Since they didn’t make enough Nicki dolls, they made just the right amount of Mia dolls.
I will be adding NIB Samantha and Nellie to my items for sale very soon along with Molly’s trunk, a PM Felicity, and a JLY. Tonight I added a best offer to some of my items and lowered a few prices.
anyone on?
That’s awesome Madeline! i wish i could have gotten Elsie (or any alof for that matter) before ALOF went out of buisness. Oh well. maybe i’ll buy one off ebay. Anyway, have a great day tomorrow or is it today now? hmm
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME!
I have been getting calls and e-mails todays saying, Happy Birthday!!! Oh I can’t wait till the party!
Happy Birthday Madeline! It’s great you got Elsie!
Happy Birthday Madeline! How wonderful that you got Elsie! I read your blog, and I’m happy for both you and Kathleen.
I like the ALOF dolls, but my local Christian store only has the books.
eBay doesn’t have ANY of the dolls either.
Guess what??? I got my first Girls of Many Lands doll YESTERDAY!!!!!!! Yay! It’s Isabel, and she’s in great condition (not trying to brag)!!!!!!!!! I found her for a remarkably low price (again, not trying to brag), so I got her!!!!! She didn’t come with the book, though, but I can get it another time.
Oh, HAPPY BIRTHDAY MADELINE!!!!!
Yay 4 u pioneerfan!!! O, I wanted to tell u that we had our Civil War Day Monday and I looked like a pioneer more than anything! (I was a Northern lady) Oh, and one of the boys in my class, he put a bonnet on!!
Gracie, my b-day is in the winter too. We don’t get pool parties, but sledding is fun! What month is your birthday anyways?
Ooh yay I have a halloween party coming up on the 24th at my friend Amanda’s house. I cannot wait! I have to dress up- I think I will be a bunch of blueberries- dressed in all blue with blue balloons taped all over me. What do you think?
Happy birthday!
I’m getting Marisol for Christmas!
Awesome Keanna!!! How are you finding one? Like on Ebay or what?
Thank you everyone! It’s hard to believe my birthday is over now!!!
Oh well, only 364 days
Cant wait till Xmas:D!!!
Happy belated birthday Madeline! (:
I went to the NYC store in April…it was heavenly, lol (:
My b-day is in February.It doesn’t snow where I live but sometimes it is only70 or 80 degrees but one year it frosted a few days before my birthday.I have only seen snow 4,5or 6 times.
My sister’s name is Elsie!
I’ve never been to New York but I want to see it a lot.
I’ve never been to New York but I want to see it a lot.Have any of you heard the Tiny Tin Hearts? They’re a band.
i got those cereals yesterday at target.i mixed them both together this morning and they were good.
Cool.Tiny Tin Hearts rules! They are the best band ever besides the Beatles. Did they taste good?
Char why can’t I see my last comment?
Ok, that one showed up! That’s weird!
OMG! AG trademarked 3 names for the GOTY 2010. Its Emeline, Marie-Grace, and Laurette:D
Where did you see that and what does it mean, Keanna? Are those the possible names? I like Emeline!
It means that they are possible names for GOTY 2010. There’s been other supposed trademarked names however, and they never came about. I like Marie-Grace…I can’t picture any of those names for a GOTY though…most of the GOTY names are modern; Mia, Jess, Nicki, etc.
Their trademarks match those of GOTYs, and not Historicals, unfotunatly. And they aren’t anything new. They were filed in February.
BTW, its not stated weather those trademarks are for a GOTY or Historical, it just looks more like they are for a GOTY.
Really, we need some info about the next GOTY soon. It’s been too long since we’ve had a new doll to get excited about.
Lily, I agree. It’s all ready mid-October and we still aren’t for sure about anything.
Sara– Ohhhh, your Civil War day sounds A.W.E.S.O.M.E!!!!!!!!!!!! I hope I get to do something like that, I would love to dress up like a pioneer. That’s funny how a boy in your class wore a bonnet!
I dressed Ruthie up as a pink princess. I put clips in her hair with pink gems and put Rebecca’s movie dress on her. And, I realized I have a mini AG B&B tote for dolls that’s pink that can be used for a trick-or-treat bag! I’ll send in a pic for the Halloween parade soon. Maybe this weekend.
My friend and I are going to dress our dolls up as princesses from different lands.She’s REALLY into mid-evil stuff like that
Ok, how did you hear they trademarked it? Where?
Mid-evil. Nice.
Actually, it’s medievel. To be fair, it’s easy to spell that wrong. And I like that stuff too. I want to take AP European History my senior year.
Haha, Lily, it’s Medieval.
I found the names on the US Trademarks site, along with many doll forums.
Hey guys. sigh. my grandpa just passed away last night at 9:20.
I’m sick today. sore thorat.
I wish the the a and e keys weren’t so close to each other LOL it was late when I typed that.
I’m sorry about your Grandpa (and your throat), Abby.
Click on my name!!!
Aw. That’s so sad Abby!
I’m so sorry!
Clik my name! It will make u feel better!
Idk, I just kept hearing those were gonna be the names. Yeah ur right Lena it looks like its for a GOTY. I really want to see a picture of her!
And I’m so sorry Abby:(
Cool video, Sara! Very funny! Made me smile. I’m not into Twilight but I remember Rob from HP.
Sorry to hear that, Abby. Double bad luck. I hope you are feeling better now.
Are you ok, Abbey? I’m sorry. Guys, my website is not getting visitors as much as it was. uh. Will you guys please go on and post at least ONE comment. Anything from simply “Cool!” or a long, drawn out message. Please, oh please!
I go to the New York American Girl Place twice a year. In June, with the gift cards I get for my birthday, and in December with the gift cards I get for hanukkah. When I go in December, I’ll take a lot of pictures and I’ll email them. Bye!
That is cool you get to go twice a year. I don’t even really get to go once a year! lol…
Ok, have any of u seen the new video from New Moon? I’m sry, but when I watched it, I just started laughing. But I don’t kno why!
I’m sorry Abby! I know what that’s like. (: Click my name for a hug! (:
hey abby sorry about ur grandpa!! & i hope ur sore throat gets better,i hav a flu too!!
i hav never been 2 ag place it seems so fun!!!!!
Hi madeline, i commented on ur blog!!
Abby that is very sad about your Grandfather! I never met either of them
My grandfathers.
Ya it seems so many kids in my skool r sick!!!! 3 kids were missing from my class! And my History teacher!
2 little girls in my dance class are missing, and its likley the N1H1 flu. No one from taekwondo.
Sara, I did actually watch the New Moon promo. It looks a lot better than Twilight, but I can’t get over the bad acting and cheesey lines. So I won’t be seeing it until its on DVD, just to get a laugh.
The vid I was talking bout was the most recent one released. When Jacob and Paul transform. I just started laughing. But one thing I have to say Go Bella!!!!!!!
Does anyone know why Felicity’s summer dress is so expensive on ebay? I mean it was around for so long and only recently retired, so I would not expect them to be listed for that much. I am lucky I got mine (dress and sash only) for $30-something. I was just checking out some things on ebay when I came across that. And I was really surprised!
Lena, it’s the H1N1 flu, not the N1H1.
Yeah, I don’t really know why her summer dress is going for so much. But I am sure glad it is. Here’s what I sold the pieces for in late August …
sash $28
lace cap $22.49
slippers $21.21
straw hat $29
I was pleasantly surprised. It was worth more seperately than together.
Really? That’s interesting. You got a lot of money from that one! I got mine in early June so it would be here for my birthday in late June.
Lily, I see that Nicki and Marisol sold. How much did they go for?
Its called a typo Lily.
Retired Historical things tend to go for a lot on ebay, doesnt matter whos it is.
And Sara, it was the promo most recently released. And I just didn’t like Bella in general, so yeah….
A few weeks ago one class had seven kids out and in another 5 or 6 on the same day but most of the time people in my school are never out sick often. : )
American Girl Place NY seems really pretty. I have been to AG Place LA four times. I really like it! The Rebecca displays ARE awesome… her furniture is so neat!
But, given how recently they stopped production of that dress and how long it has been around (meaning that there are many of them), I would think that the prices would be significantly lower. I mean, look at her birthday/Spring dress.
Hey, Kirsten’s school dress has sold out!
Nooo! I never bought Kirsten’s outfits and I so don’t want to pay eBay prices.
Nicki went for $150 and Marisol $112.50 … same buyer. That made finding a box to ship them in easier. I brought a box home from school on the bus that was the perfect size. Otherwise, I would have had to use an enormous box that would’ve exhausted my supply of fill-air bags and packing chips.
Many things are a mystery. Like why on earth any of Samantha’s outfits ever went for $236. I forget which one. It was either lawn party or bird watching. I’d LOVE to get my hands on one of those NIB. Actually, I found an ad for one a few weeks ago (but it was already sold). The person was also selling Samantha and Nellie NIB for $65 apiece. Someone had already picked them up less than an hour after they were listed. I can’t believe that the seller didn’t clue in and realize that her dolls were worth triple and quadruple that amount.
Also … I will be listing a ton more stuff this weekend. PM Felicity, Molly’s trunk, various outfits. Remember, clickee on name.
Keep an eye on the school dress, then. Some of Samantha and Nellie’s items were listed as “sold out” only to be available a few days later. The same thing might happen this time. I hope it does!
My best friend has Kirsten and her school dress but when she got Kirsten when she was little she cut her hair short.
Gracie, I got Molly when I was eight. I was very dumb when I got the scissors out because you see, I wanted her to have LAYERS. Mainly I wanted pin curls like Felicity and Elizabeth to be on her. It’s not HORRIBLE, but sooner or later she is going to need a new wig. Do any of you know how to find American Girl brand Molly (or brown-haired JLY) wigs???? I know Sarah who is stephenswodancer (i think) got a new brand Kit wig but I am not sure how.
So, I got my ketchup costume yesterday! So cool! Of corse, I will have to wear a shirt and leggings under neath it, but it’s nice! It is like a red gown that says “ketchup!” on it and then a hat that’s supposed to be the lid.
Well, some people customize with Molly’s and have spare wigs, or you could buy the kemper “plaits” wig in brown, that look like Molly’s. The AG hospital will replace the entire head for $40, but I’m not sue if you want to do that.
Also…. because I have to brag to someone….. I passed by blue belt test today!!!
There is also the Monique “slumber” wig in whatever color of brown you want. The hair is super long though, so you’d need to trim it to look like Molly’s.
Wow!! Congrats Lena. I won’t get to test for my senior green because I’m gettin knee surgery November 23rd, and testing is like in early December. But I did get my sparring gear…
Hey!!! I love reading Chrissa’s diary entries on fun for girls. Who knows what day they are published on to the website?
Thanks for the info, people. Lena, that’s super great about the blue belt! Do you actually know where the customizing people put their Molly wigs or something like that? I don’t want to send my Molly for $40 because… she is not pleasant company edition but she does have pleasant company on her neck and she is like my first doll and nothing else is wrong with her head… and anyway that’s too much money! It’s so weird why they can’t do re-wigging. I ask them once if they could and they told me “the dolls have super-strong glue that doesn’t come off”
Yeah….. no they don’t. They lied about the glue. Its pretty easy to peel off most doll wigs. You would have to meet one and ask them. But I think the kemper wig I suggested would be the best one. I’ve seen a few Kirsten & Molly’s, the wigs look very much alike. BTW, the kemper wig is less that $20, I’m too lazy to check right now.
And thank you. I have now joined the ranks of the higher belts. I now have to do jumping every-kick. whoohoo
The only jumps kicks I have to do are: jump front kick, jump round kick, jump hook kick, and a jump spin cresent kick. That’s only is Master Allman is there…
Ok! Kemper wigs are made of what? Well I guess I can look later. And how do you do that smiley
with spinning eyes?
: roll :
Kemper wigs are made from different things. Some are modacrylic and others are synthetic mohair or mohair. It depends on the wig.
Guys sad news. I just learned that my grandparents’ dog got VERY sick and they had 2 put her 2 sleep! It’s so sad! I remember I had 2 put my dog 2 sleep about 4 years ago. Just b4 my parents got divorced. Plz remember my grandparents in your thoughts.
Happier note, 2day’s my dad’s birthday!!!
Hi!
Omg! I’m going to look like a total nerd! I’m getting new glasses on nov.3 and braces sometime in dec.! But whatever at least my teeth will be looking nice before I’m a teenager yay! and the new catalogue looks pretty cool.
There is absolutly nothing wrong with being a nerd, dork, or geek, Sunbeemz. That, and I used to know many popular girl with both glasses and braces.
There’s some really cute glasses, Sunbeemz. I have to have reading glasses, and I’m still pretty popular. People in my school thinks braces are cool, not dorky. And plus you can get the really cute colors and put in them.
Sunbeemz, it’s okay your not going to look like a geek, trust me. I have braces and hey, at least when I’m older I’ll have great teeth:)
I told almost all of my friends that I’m going to be getting them and they all laughed at me. Lol.
Subeemz, it’s totally ok. I have glasses and I am soon to get braces, and people are still friends with me. And you don’t HAVE to be poupular in school, the true friends you have will stay at your side, no matter how you look. And then YOU will have good teeth when you get older, and maybe contacts. And your eyes might even get better, My dad needed glasses for a few years I think when he was younger and now he doesn’t even have contacts or anything. He now has good eye-sight. So be happy, because God made you special, and if you are nice and friendly to people, they are sure to look at your inside, not the out.
Nicely said Madeline! Love your website btw.
Thank you and thank you!
Hey? If anyone of you guys want to be in FeeFee’s secret club on my website, your free to go there. FeeFee is waiting for you.
All you have to do is some hunting for clues and some sweet-thinking!
I LIKE AMERICAN GIRL DOLLS BUT I DONT HAVE ONE YET!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I LIKE GWEN!
cool Madeline! I’ll try to join.
Does anyone know if the newer Millie Keith doll has shorter hair than the older one?
Hi! I’m Grace! I have about 5 AGs.
I’m going to the AG store in Boston soon!
I can’t wait until then!
I hope it won’t rain on Halloween!
Hi Fallon! I hope you get one!
Georgia, I’ve seen Millie Keith at my local bookstore and she seems to have really long hair. I’m not sure what you refer to as the “older one” like how old, but every Millie I see seems to have the same hair. However, I know some Millie’s come with most of her hair down and two tiny braids up front, and some others coming with a full two braids.
I don’t know, because I know Elsie for some time had short hair, then it “grew”.
Sunbeemz, I used to have braces and it really doesn’t matter what other people think of you! (: Braces are cool, and time will fly by until you get them off! (:
Dang, the Dolloween parade was taken down wasn’t it?
I KNOW! I mean, when are they going to have it?
Georgia, I don’t have her but I’ve seen her, and she has about mid back length hair.
Madeline, Millie was recently revised before the company went out of business.
Lena, yes I saw the new dresses right before the company went out of business. So I saw the clothing change, but I didn’t see anything else change? Hmm..
Ooh guess what? I’m not sure if I’ve already shared this, but we are going to the Biltmore House!!! Our last day of school (for Fall break) was yesterday and we are leaving for Ashville tomorrow. First we are going to stay at a nice hotel for one night then we are going to do lots of fun activities like going to the Biltmore House the next/that day!
Can you guess what doll I’m bringing?
Char I submitted my photo for the dolloween parade! It’s awaiting moderation, but here’s my dolls and their costumes from left to right:
Ruthie as a Pink Princess
Nellie as an Irish Step Dancer
Kirsten as St. Lucia
That sounds so cool Pioneer! (: I dressed up all my dolls as rockettes, and I have a pic of them all lined up kicking and all that…I just need to submit it!
What are ya’ll being for halloween? I’m going to a costume dance and going with the modern bunny. (: Like cool bunny, not bunny PJS.
omg, does anybody kno if Zoe or Jess still get on here?
Does anyone have any info on the GOTY 2010?
anybody on????
I’m on!
Because you couldnt see her hair very well in that pic. It was shorter.
Omg I went to this Halloween party yesterday at school and my friend was sooo pretty she was a prom queen! Does anybody like horses? Just wondering because I’ve been horse crazy ever since I was a little girl. If you want to, click on my name and login to the website!!! If anybody does please tell me your login name so I can send you a friend request.
Hi Madeline!
So what have ya’ll been up to? School’s been crazy here, it was midterms week. BUT tomorrow is the Halloween Dance, Yayah!
Well, I gotta go, my dad is yellin for me. (:
~Brittany Leigh
Wow! No one’s commented on this topic for awhile.
i’m back!:D
anyway i might go near Christmas!:”D
sorry i posted two by accident lol:)