I am so incredibly excited that the Maplelea company has let us be part of the build up to the release of their newest doll!! I am even more excited that they sent us the photo of the new doll before it goes live on the Maplelea website – especially for you!
Let’s meet Saila. That is pronounced “sigh-la,” in case you were wondering. Saila is from Iqaluit – the capital of the Nunavat Territory in the northern part of Canada. Saila speaks English and her native language of Inuktitut.
Remember the clues we got?
- She has a pet with four legs – you’ll have to wait until tomorrow to meet her furry friend.
- Some of her clothing reflects her family’s proud heritage – like her kamik (boots).
- She lives on an island in Canada – Baffin Island that is part of the Nunavat Territory.
- She speaks two languages—English and a language that begins with the letter “I” – that’s Inuktitut.
- There are no subways, railways or highways on her island.
- She likes to go jigging – a form of fishing through the ice.
So, visit the Maplelea website and meet Saila, her furry friend and learn more about her likes, culture and best of all – see all her fun clothes and accessories! You should definitely read the article they wrote about the making of Saila Qilavvaq of Nunavut, our newest Maplelea Girl – it is very interesting and goes to show how much research went into the making of Saila.
What do you think? Honestly, I think she is more original than any doll released recently. She has a look that is authentic, adorable and easy to relate to. I absolutely love her and can’t wait to see the rest of her collection.
WOW she is amazing! Love it!
She has the most beautiful face of all the Maplelea dolls!
It looks as if she has a new mold! It looks way better than the old one. Although I thinks it’s sad that they can come up with a eskimo hertige girl but American girl won’t.
Aww! She is too cute! I am not a fan of Maplelea, but she is very tempting! She has such a sweet face!
~Britts
Wow, she is the first Maplelea doll that I think is even remotely cute. They did a good job with her.
I love her! Thank you so much for this preview! I will definitely be ordering her tomorrow.
She’s adorable! I can’t wait to see more photos of her and her collection. Her back-story sounds fascinating!
She is beautiful… She has such a unique face. I might have to get her for my collection! So glad Mapelea brought her out as she belongs with the Canadian girls… Thank you for the preview!
What an adorable doll! I don’t own any Maplelea dolls (nor am I particularly too enthused about the others, save for Jenna) but I just might have to scoop Saila up and bring her home! Gah those boots can’t possibly be made any cuter <3
i like AG dolls and ive never heard this brand before but she has a cute face……….Still like ag.;)
I don’t particularly like Mapelea dolls but this doll is ADORABLE! She’s so pretty. I like her name to. Sounds so pretty. : )
Personally, I’m not into Maplea dolls….but she is beeutiful! (I know I spelled beautiful wrong!)
I was right! I told you guys that before anyone else could come up with that answer!
I mean about her background, etc..
*puts yet another doll on her list*
Sigh. I’m going to be broke by the end of the year. Jenna and Léonie are already on my very long wish list, now I need to add Saila.
She’s adorable – and so authentic. I can hardly wait to see her collection.
I think that her authenticity is what makes her a must have doll. She is just such a unique beauty!!
SO cute! I thought the picture was of boots…
OMG!!!! Been waiting for her to come out!!!!!!
She is the prettiest of all the Mapleas.!!!!!! 
WANT!!!!!!!! 
she’s cute!
She is Amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!
I wish they had made a Newfie girl
Saila’s collection is visible now. You have to search her name, but it’s there.
Actually you don’t have to search for it now – she is now on the meet the girls page and you can see her whole collection. I think the Amazing Amauti is my favorite of her outfits. You should definitely read The Making of Saila – http://www.maplelea.com/making_of_saila.php – it is very interesting.
She is cute, I love her boots
Saila is the prettiest of all maplelea girls, dont you agree?
I definitely agree!
I dont really like the Maplelea girls as a rule, but Saila is so pretty!! I love her face mold and all of her accessories. She is so pretty: ) <3
I just looked at Saila’s collection and its pretty neat. Everything seems very authentic. I especially like her bunkbed, her fancy dress thing and her two dogs. And of coarse Saila herself! LOL : )
Bunk bed’s just a general Maplelea bed. It’s stackable, so you can make a tripple bunk for your dolls if you want.
I love Saila and all her stuff, and will definatly be getting at the very least her Katajjaq Giggles dress. And possibly her amauti.
She’s Cute! i’ve never really liked the face molds for the other maplelea girls, but she’s actually pretty cool! I still like AG better, but we’re getting there
you know how I said a couple of days ago even though im not going to want her, now i just cant resist her now
i cant resist her now
Lena- Oh my bad LOL well thats ok I still like it.
I reaallly want her!
) I also had Brianne for 5 years now 
Today I got my ag julie doll, she really cute, i am really going to take care of her.
i might use my savings acount and get saila, so far i have $35
you can auctully see sailas collection at: http://www.maplelea.com
I’m asking for her for Christmas! She is adorable! Though I can’t say i love her a much as my Leonie(for now)
Lena, if you get Leonie you will not be disappointed she is gorgeous.
Alicia- Congrats on getting Julie. She is a very pretty doll and her hair is really easy to take care of. (Not to mention pretty LOL) : )
I greatly dislike Maplelea’s facemolds…except this new one! This doll is officially on my wish list. I guess I am going to own at least one Maplelea after all.
Happy fall!!!
I have jenna, And when i found out that saila came out, i was SO happy
cant wait to get some of her out fits for jenna!!!!
I reaaaaally like Saila i have Taryn and my friend has a maplelea to and we have play dates with them.
I LOOOOOOVE MAPLELEAS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
they are awesome.
I live in Canada. A home and native land!
I got Taryn for Christmas i really wanted one ever since was 5.
I really want to save up my money for Saila.
hi i really like Maplelea girls i have two Jenna and Brianne they are so pretty i like Saila she is pretty too
im getting her for christmas my aunt said