In 2005, American Girl released its 3rd doll in the Girl of the Year series. Her name was Marisol Luna and she was a girl from a Hispanic neighborhood in downtown Chicago who just loved to dance – all different styles of dance, too. Marisol’s collection included multiple dance outfits, a trunk with an outfit and dance accessories, a “dance stage” and her trusty cat, Rascal.
Marisol was the first American Girl of the Year doll to join our doll family. Actually, if I remember right, Marisol joined Megan’s collection after Nicole (her MyAG doll) and Kit. Marisol was also the doll that helped American girl realize that the Girl of the Year concept was a keeper – especially since Marisol was sold out before Christmas and her secondary market prices were ridiculously high!
I remember thinking that Marisol’s hair was so long when we first got her, but seeing her next to Kanani makes me think Marisol actually has the perfect length hair!
Marisol’s meet outfit included a crocheted hat, scarf, pink sleeveless t-shirt, purple wrap sweater, shiny brownish-bronze colored capris, and bronze and purple shoes. She also had a necklace, but I can’t find it right this moment.
One of the best deals in Marisol’s collection was her Dance Bag and Cat accessory set that sold for $24. You pay about that much for your doll’s pet by itself now. Why the box? Well, Megan actually got two of the Marisol Dance Bag sets for Christmas in 2005 and I have had the second set stashed away all this time.
So, I just opened the box so I can show you all the goodies that came in this great set. First, there is Marisol’s adorable cat, Rascal (see next photo). Then there is her silver dance duffle bag with pockets on each end and a soft velvety strap. She has an ID card and charm that clip onto the bag, a water bottle, metal cell phone that is actually a little working clock, an energy bar, some bandaids and an elastic bandage to wrap her ankle if she needs to.
Marisol is ready to go to school and then to dance practice. She has her bag, bottle of water handy and like so many of us, she has her cell phone, too. She has the “old style” flip phone, but it is so cute!
Kanani was happy to model the other outfit we have for Marisol – her Spotlight Outfit. Now, I have a love/hate relationship with this outfit!! In some ways this is one of the most ornate, well-made outfits from AG yet, but at the same time it is so fragile. The leotard part is a sheer black material double layered with a purple jersey knit underneath. This is what give the outfit the purply sheen to it. However, the back is fairly low cut and the velcro closure snags EVERYTHING if you aren’t careful. Her tights are light purple tights – nothing special there. Her pointe shoes are also very well made and “stiff” like you would expect toe shoes to be. Her tutu is AMAZING with layers of tulle, satin, and lace so it is very fluffy. The waistband is velvety ribbon and it closes with a hook and eye, not velcro. Nice!! However, the waistband is thin and the whole skirt rolls funny so I find myself tugging and tugging on it to get it to lay flat when I first put it on the dolls.
This is a closeup of the back closure of the tutu. You can see the detail in the fabric and I love the bow at the back!
“How do I look Marisol?” asked Kanani!
Marisol is so happy to see Rascal when she gets home in the evening!
Considering our Marisol is now 7 years old and has been a favorite since day 1, I’d say she is looking good! Actually, other than a few little scuffs, she is in great shape. Her limbs are still tight, she can stand on her own, her hair looks good for as much as it has been played with and she is still one of my personal favorite dolls.
If you have photos of your Marisol wearing any of her original outfits, feel free to send them in. I’d love to show them off!
What do you think of Marisol? Which of her outfits did you like best? Did you read her stories? Join in the conversation and let’s talk Marisol!
PS – The photo backdrop for this post is the new reversible Playscene from MyDollsLife.com – the stage is a perfect match for Marisol and her story.
Like Lena said, Lindsay was sold for two years so she was 2001-2002. I love 123MulberryStreet! Amazing clothes and reasonable prices.
i wish i had marisol but i think i have the preforming dress but not the shoes they were proboly lost hhhhhhmmmmmmmmmmmm
Claire, I just went to 123mulberrystrret on etsy. It is sooo cute! I want to buy all of them as well!
Char, you should try to get a giveaway from there.
OH MY GOSH!!! MARISOL!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH DOLL DIARIES FOR DOING A THROWBACK THURSDAY ON MARISOL!!! Lol sorry, I just can’t contain my excitement! I’ve been obsessed with Marisol ever since I got into AG dolls a year ago, and this has just made my day. I love her name, hair, all of her outfits, and her story. I especially love that she owns a cat, which is my favorite animal. X3 She’s super pretty, and I’m hoping to own a Marisol doll one day. But, at least now there is a Throwback Thursday dedicated to her. Thanks so much, Doll Diaries! ^_^
How come when I type in eBay it turns to a link? or any site for the mater! It doesn’t happen right away, maybe an hour after.
If I type in my blog, I bet it will turn into a link:
delaneylovesag.blogspot.com
Yep, it did!
So awesome! I wish I knew about AG then! I love the pointe shoes and the accessories! I know a low closing velcro in the back isn’t the best, but that’s how leotards actually are! IT’S MY BIRTHDAY TODAY!!!! SO HAPPY!!!
OH! I know now! That’s so cool! I’m adding that feature to my blog!
Kanani looks pretty in that outfit!
GUYS! READ READ READ!
MCKENNA’S STARTER COLLECTION IS SOLD OUT! OH NO! THE RUMORS WERE RIGHT! VERY SAD!
No! My cousin and like four of my friends were asking for that!
UPDATE! I just checked americangirl.com and McKenna is NOT sold out! Yet…
@Delaney When I read your comment I almost had a heart attack, lol. XD However, I checked American Girl’s website just now and nothing from McKenna’s collection is sold out yet. There are a lot of things on backorder, though.
Yesterday it said SOLD OUT – I guess they found more stock. Honestly, I would not wait on getting McKenna’s stuff if it is on your list.
@Char Yeah, I’m still waiting to buy her Practice Wardrobe and Accessories, but I think I should start ordering it now before its too late… O_O Geez, it’s hard to believe 2012 is almost over! XD
That was the year afer i recieved samantha from my cousin. I loved AG. the only year i didnt really play with them was 2009 then my sister got hers.
I want Marisol’s Jazz outfit and trunk and her dance bag
@Char I agree. I was talking to my penpal in Colorado. The girl she nannies said that she wanted McKenna. I told them to start saving now
Oh no! At least, the two outfits I’m dying for are not even on backorder. I have to ask my mom to order my christmas stuff!
Does anyone have any comments about the beam and bar, mckenna’s fancy dress, or her school outfit? If anything isn’t worth buying, I would rather something else, so please, I need opinions!
Natalia – We have the beam and bar set and it is one of my all time favorites!! We also have her school outfit and it is nice, but unless you are trying to have a complete set of McKenna items, I don’t think it is anything special.
i love her her Spotlight Outfit!
Natalia – I want to collect her entire collection too. If you like the movie, you’ll want her fancy dress and school outfit. I also have the starter, bed, dog, pjs, and team outfit. I also got the umbrella set, but I’m going to exchange that because I just can’t stomach paying $34 for an umbrella and a pair of boots that everyone seems to have a problem getting on the doll’s feet! I would say her clothes are worth buying. And the bed is the best and most worth it AG bed out right now.
I remember reading about Marisol when she came out (I live in Chicago) because there were a lot of protests about her background.
i have just like you 28 and she looks alot like marisol
@Natalia I have McKenna’s Fancy Dress and School Outfit. They’re both really cute outfits, especially the fancy one. However, if you have to choose just one, I would say go for the school outfit. There’s a lot of mix-and-match potential with that outfit, plus the shoes do not make her lean over and fall. I really love her fancy dress too, but I’m not the biggest fan of her shoes because they have little heels that make her fall over very easily. Other than that, I would say both outfits are great! Buy them both if you can, and if you can’t, I highly recommend the School Outfit.
Marisol looks like a great doll! I wish I had her but I got into AG just last year! All of her outfits are quite cool and Kanani looked great modelling Marisol’s dance dress. No I didn’t read any of her stories
I have all McK’s clothes, and I’d also recomend both outfits. But the fancy dress I’d recomend less because the shoes do make you post the doll weird.
Yeah!!! I love Marisol!!! And the dance bag and cat set was my favorite of hers!
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Thanks to all people who posted comments. I would love to get Mckenna’s bed, but at the moment, I wouldn’t have any doll to give it too! I’m dying for Mckenna, but I guess this year it’s just the 2 outfits and the beam and bar. Thanks!
omigosh! i luuuuuuuv marisol! where can u get her nowadays?
Yeah, they must of got more stock like Char said, because Venus and Nina, please believe me, it said SOLD OUT in big pink letters.
man i wish i knew what ag was back the cause i love this doll
@Delaney It’s ok. I believe you. I was just in shock that McKenna’s starter collection would sell out right in the beginning of October, lol.
Correct me if I’m wrong, but doesn’t the GOTY stuff usually start selling out by around November-Decemberish? I remember Kanani’s stuff began to sell out by around November. The last thing I bought from her collection was the pajama set last October and by November, I noticed that their stock of Kanani stuff began to diminish.
Oh Delaney, I totally believe you! I was just letting everyone know that you still had a little time before she’s gone…
I have marisol i got her last december on ebay.
@Alicia Which doll is the one you have on your avatar?