Friday, July 17, 2015

Maryellen Doll, Outfits, Meet Accessories, & Mini Doll

We've all been curious about what the newest 1950s historical BeForever character would look like ever since we first saw the leaked prototype images over a year ago, and with each new leak, Maryellen's look became more certain. She will formally be released on the rumored date of Aug. 27th, since that is when her books will be released. 

AGPT member sparkles29 shared that a leaked photo of the Maryellen full sized doll was on TaoBao and kindly gave us permission to share the news. :)

Karenk on AGPT has very graciously taken photos of the Red Skating and School Outfits on her #33 Charlotte doll and shared the images with us to post. Please do not repost the images without her permission.


In case you're curious to see how she has evolved, here are the prototype images that were leaked last year:






Additionally, there have been a bevy of leaks via eBay & TaoBao for various outfits in MaryEllen's collection. They are compiled below.

Meet Dress:


Cherry Outfit from Cover of Maryellen's Second Book:





Obligatory Poodle Skirt:
*Sailormolly shared photos of the prototype of the blouse top from this outfit mix and matched with different pieces here: http://lissieandlilly.blogspot.com/2015/07/maryellens-poodle-skirt-prototype-top.html





School Dress:



On Doll:

Ice Skating Outfit:








On Doll:


Pieces of Meet Accessories?:
(I believe the gloves, pearl bracelet, headband, and the red & blue star hair ties might be pieces from her meet accessories set, or her hairstyling set, but this is just a guess.)
*A fellow AG collector informed me the star hair ties are from the Bitty line, and the red headband is more likely for the 2015 Holiday Outfit since the pattern of the jewels match up. The watch may be for the GotY 2016, Lea Clark since the colors seem similar to her meet outfit. Thank you!








And finally, last but not least, although we have already seen the stock photo for the mini doll, we have actual pictures of the Maryellen Mini Doll as well, also leaked on eBay and Taobao! 

Maryellen Mini Doll:







Maryellen 30th Anniversary Mini Doll:
(Potentially dressed in a Christmas dress or Bridesmaid dress. I'm guessing bridesmaid since the green doesn't really seem like Christmas green.)
*You can see photos of the other 30th Anniversary Mini Dolls here: http://lissieandlilly.blogspot.com/2015/07/american-girl-30-year-anniversary-mini.html

That's all I have for now. ^_^ I feel like we've basically seen nearly all of Maryellen's wardrobe through the leaks, but I am still super curious and excited to see what accessories and furniture pieces she'll receive. It won't be long now til Aug. 27th!

Thursday, July 16, 2015

American Girl 30 Year Anniversary Mini Dolls

Next year 2016 will be the 30 year anniversary of American Girl, which was started in 1986 by Pleasant Roland. I'm excited and curious to see what neat things AG will release to celebrate this anniversary and it looks like we've already found our first sneak peek!

AGPT member dollydeadest found these new BeForever mini dolls dressed in their "special" outfits on Taobao and has kindly given us permission to share his find! 



It looks like these newly dressed, boxed mini dolls may be part of the 30 year celebration next year, much like how AG released limited edition historical mini dolls in 2011 to celebrate their 25th anniversary. Those mini dolls were all dressed in their holiday/special outfit as well.

The dolls will be in new boxes featuring their silhouette with a book, though from the blank boxes, it is possible the final designs may change. Also it is still unclear if the book will be the meet book, second book, or journey book.

So far, only 6 of the special mini dolls have popped up as far as I know and they are all below. If anyone spots Kaya or Josefina, please let me know! :D

Samantha in Special Day Dress:

Julie in Mix-Print Maxi Dress:


Rebecca in Holiday Outfit:

Addy in Sunday Best:

Maryellen in Birthday Dress:

Kit in Reporter Dress:
Thank you to Golden Freddy for finding and sharing the link!

I am thrilled about these new mini dolls since I have a soft spot for them in my heart. :D I can't wait to find out more about them!