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Retired American Girl Items – What Is Your Favorite?

Char — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 14:05:59 +0000

I was flipping through one of my daughter’s old American Girl catalogs the other day and came across the American Girl Tennis & Golf Set. All I could say was, “How cute is this and how did we miss this one?” Of course, now I am bidding on one on Ebay, because I just HAVE to have it. I hope American Girl is planning on coming out with a new version of the outfit in the near future.

So, today’s question… What retired item – outfit, furniture or accessory – do you wish you would have gotten when it was available or wish American Girl would release a new version of?

American Girl to Archive Felicity and Elizabeth Collections Next

Char — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 20:10:21 +0000

It is official – according to the American Girl website, the next historical dolls to be added to the American Girl archives will be Felicity and her best friend Elizabeth. There is plenty of speculation as to why they are being retired or what American Girl will be replacing them with.

If you have Felicity or Elizabeth items you would still like to have, I recommend getting them ordered sooner rather than later.

American Girl Opening Washington DC Area Store

Char — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 23:45:03 +0000

Squeeee! This just in! American Girl is opening another store in the summer of 2011 just outside the Nation’s Capital in the Tyson’s Corner Center in Mclean, Virginia. You can guarantee we will be making a trip or ten to visit it (since it is just not that far from me!)

According to the press release:

The new American Girl store will offer the complete assortment of the company’s popular historical and contemporary dolls, along with doll outfits, accessories, girl-sized clothing, and a variety of best-selling American Girl books. In addition, American Girl fans will be able to enjoy a meal and a delicious dessert or celebrate a birthday in the store’s fun and casual 110-seat Bistro, treat their dolls to a new hairdo in the Doll Hair Salon, or design a cute doll-sized T-shirt in the “Creativi-Tees” boutique. A variety of girl-and-mom-friendly events and programs will also be offered throughout the year.

Some of the press the planned opening is already receiving:

We will definitely keep you posted as this store is built!

American Girl of the Year 2011 Scoop

Char — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 22:23:34 +0000

Ok, so it is August and we don’t have much info about the 2011 American Girl of the Year (GOTY) doll yet, but one sleuthy reader did find that according to Amazon, Lisa Yee is the author of both books. As you may remember, Lisa Yee wrote Good Luck Ivy.

There is no title yet, just the author info, pre-order info and a release date of January 1, 2011.

Photos from American Girl Minneapolis

Char — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 13:17:17 +0000

One of our readers, Gabby, visited the American Girl in Minneapolis at the Mall of America a few weeks ago and took the time to send them in – thank you Gabby!!

Entrance to the American Girl store at the Mall of America.

Julie’s display at the American Girl store in the Mall of America.

Cool larger than life Lanie display.

Some of the items from the My American Girl (Just Like You or Today Doll – they are all the same) line.

The different My American Girl dolls you can choose from – there must be one that looks alot like you!

Souvenir accessories from the Mall of America store.

As always, if you have any doll related photos, reviews, stories or items of interest you want to share with the Doll Diaries community, please email them to share@dolldiaries.com.

American Girl Boutique & Bistro Dallas

Char — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 15:38:05 +0000

We LOVE it when our friends and readers visit American Girl stores around the country and share their photos with us! My good friend Randa at Fun Place Database stopped by the American Girl Boutique & Bistro in Dallas (at the Galleria) and sent us a few photos from her visit.

Kaya wearing her Dance Dress of Today outfit next to her teepee.

A view of the store with Rebecca’s display and Kit’s treehouse in the forefront.

And a closer view of Rebecca’s collection with Kit’s collection in the background.

Thanks again Randa for sharing these with us! As always, if you have any doll related photos, reviews, stories or items of interest you want to share with the Doll Diaries community, please email them to share@dolldiaries.com.

Chrissa and Friends and Introducing Alex17

Alex17 — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 15:39:55 +0000

Hi, It’s Alex17, the daughter of Doll Diarie’s owner Char. I have been asking my Mom if I could help her manage the Doll Diaries site for 2 years. Finally, today she said I could!

My first assignment was to take a picture, so here is a picture of Chrissa and her friends having a party. I think the set up was very cute with Sonali, Chrissa, and Gwen. I hope you like the picture.

PS – I get to write the posts, but my Mom does edit them before I can publish it… just to make sure everything is spelled right and all that good stuff.

New American Girl Meet Outfit and a Giveaway

Char — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 19:45:20 +0000

Our friend Ana at Bonggamom Finds has been lucky enough to be chosen as an official parent partner for American Girl’s new Shine On Now program that is being launched in conjunction with its virtual world InnerstarU. Shine On Now is a website where girls can sign up to be ambassadors, do tasks and earn stars which they can then donate to help a variety of children’s charities.

Now for the good stuff!!! Ana gets to give away an American Girl Doll!! How cool is that. You have to visit her site for details.

And what do you think – is this the new meet outfit??? I am pretty sure it is – and its cute!

Rebecca Rubin Meet the Author Event

Char — Sun, 30 May 2010 16:10:23 +0000

Thanks to DollDiaries reader Alyssa for sending me the announcement for a Meet the Author event in the Philadelphia area with Jacqueline Dembar Greene who wrote the Rebecca Rubin series.

The details (link to PDF flyer):

Free, open to the public on Sunday, June 13, 2010

In 2 locations – at Gratz College at 10:30 AM and PJDS Stern Center at 2:00 PM

Bring your favorite doll
Enjoy tea style refreshments
Books available for purchase and signing
Win a Rebecca Rubin doll or an autographed copy of “Secrets at Camp Nokomis“

RSVP: www.gratzcollege.edu, register with myGratz

The event looks like a lot of fun. If any of the Doll Diaries readers goes, please don’t forget to take pictures and email them in to share@dolldiaries.com.

Kansas City Gets Next American Girl Place

Char — Sun, 23 May 2010 01:37:33 +0000

American Girl must be having success with their smaller Boutique and Bistro versions of the flagship stores as they are opening yet another one this fall in the Kansas City area.

According to KansasCity.com:

The ultra-popular American Girl has doll shops in only eight of the country’s top cities — and soon Overland Park will be the ninth.

The Wisconsin-based company, which designs historical and contemporary dolls, will open a 9,500-square-foot “experiential” retail store this fall in Oak Park Mall. It will take part of the former Rainforest Café space on the north side of the mall.

A complete press release can also be found on the American Girl site (read).