Jenny on AG Collectors found the book information for a new historical character to be released this fall on Amazon and kindly gave us permission to share her find! This is not the 2016 AA doll AG announced on their Facebook, that's will be next year. ^_^ 2 new historical characters 2 years in a row! Be still my heart!
The 3 books are written by Valerie Tripp and will be released on Aug. 27, 2015 (aka in 6 months!!) and will be available in Spanish as well, I'm guessing due to AG's planned expansion to Mexico. :D Here are the links to the Amazon page to preorder the books:
Book 1: Taking Off
http://www.amazon.com/Taking-Off-Valerie-Tripp/dp/1609589858/ref=sr_1_6?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1424466882&sr=1-6&keywords=valerie%20tripp&tag=viglink20340-20
Book 2: The Sky's the Limit
http://www.amazon.com/Skys-Limit-Valerie-Tripp/dp/1609589866/ref=sr_1_5?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1424466882&sr=1-5&keywords=valerie%20tripp&tag=viglink20340-20
Journey Book: The One and Only
http://www.amazon.com/One-Only-Valerie-Tripp/dp/1609589610/ref=sr_1_3?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1424466882&sr=1-3&keywords=valerie%20tripp&tag=viglink20340-20
3 Book Boxed Set
http://www.amazon.com/BeForever-New-Character-book-boxed/dp/1609589874/ref=sr_1_8?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1424467942&sr=1-8&keywords=american%20girl&tag=viglink20248-20
***Additionally, Josefina's Journey book will finally be released on Aug. 27, 2015 as well! I was worried that AG decided not to go through with revamping her collection and decided to retire her instead so I'm so happy to see her book is finally coming out. Here is the Amazon ordering information:
Song of the Mockingbird: My Journey with Josefina
http://www.amazon.com/Song-Mockingbird-My-Journey-Josefina/dp/1609589882/ref=sr_1_sc_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1424466722&sr=1-1-spell&keywords=My%20journey%20witn%20josefinsa&tag=viglink20340-20
No images so far or any other information but rumors have been circulating the new historical character this fall is a 1950s girl. The suspected name is Mary Ellen since AG has filed a trademark on it. The doll's appearance is still unknown, but there have been rumors from a leaked image last year showing a classic mold doll with medium length red hair. There is no confirmation if this is true and just a rumor! ^_^ Thank you so much for finding and sharing the news with us Jenny!
Friday, February 20, 2015
MHD Designs Pattern Giveaway Winner
Thank you to everyone who entered the MHD Designs pattern giveaway and for sharing your thoughts on your favorite pattern. I appreciate those who liked/shared news of the giveaway with others! We had 58 entries by 30 individuals. Every entry was assigned to a number and a random number generator picked the winning number.
The winner is:
Ruru Saki
Congratulations Ruru Saki and thank you to everyone who participated!
*Important: Winner must email me at lilliemaiden@gmail.com within 72 hrs (by noon, central US time, Monday, February 23rd). If I haven't heard from you by then, another winner will be selected.*
Please check back on Monday, February 23th for our next giveaway as part of our Etsy Store Feature! It will be fantastic and you definitely won't want to miss it!
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Thursday, February 19, 2015
Free Shipping Code, Jill's Sale "SOON", & Grace's Movie Trailer
This week has really been just one filled with excitement and news! Just a few updates combined into one post below. Also don't forget today is the last day to enter the free giveaway to win your favorite pattern from MHD Designs. Click here to enter!
Thank you so much to Bananabelle from AGPT who braved -30 degree temperatures to get her catalog and share the free shipping code on it! She has very generously given us permission to share her find:
*You can order Grace's Bakery right now without the $35 surcharge if you use the code!*
Jill's Sale "SOON":
I am happy for those who were able to grab a great deal during yesterday's Jill's Deals & Steals sale. For those that were not able to participate in the sale, I am very sorry and I know it can be very frustrating, especially for those on the west coast. There are usually no warnings before the sales appear until the morning the show airs. We were fortunate enough to find out a few clues to the sale the night before but that may not always happen. With that in mind, for those who would like to maximize their chance of participating in a future sale here is some advice:
1) Jill's Sales are presented on the TODAY show beginning at 7am Eastern time. She usually gives out the code sometime during the course of the show. Thank you to Jen Hirsch Kirby on Facebook for the date correction!
2) Usually the AG fan communities will have hints and clues there will be a sale that morning an hour or so before the segment airs.
3) Occasionally, a smart individual will try many different combinations for the code and stumble upon the correct one in the process. If they share it online, there is a chance you can check out before the code is formally announced on the show.
4) It seems like from the Sales History, last fall and winter there was a Jill's sale about a little over every month or so, but there is no guarantee AG will continue with this model.
Yesterday, Jill Martin (of Jill's Deals & Steals) promised on her Twitter that there will be another AG sale "SOON". Here is a screenshot of the tweet:
I first heard about this when kegracin on AGPT posted about it yesterday evening. Since then the tweet has been widely shared on other forums and Facebook communities but I wanted to give credit to who I personally first saw the news from. ^_^ I don't know how soon "SOON" is, or know what will be on sale (though I have guesses and hopes!). :D
*NOTE: Please please please understand, as frustrating as it is to miss out on a deal, at the end of the day, these are still very much material toys, and it is not worth the stress and headache to yourself to get angry and take it out on others. There are those who will be obnoxious about getting the deal. There will be resellers who swarm and grab several of the deals despite AG's limit. It's a mass, online sale and there are still many flaws to the system. Please don't cause yourself stress and grief if you are unable to get a sale set, and please don't harass and lambaste those that do. If they are preening, you know they are preening about toys at the end of the day and you are better so much better and wiser than to let someone's pride over material objects ruin your day.*
Link to Jill Martin's tweet: https://mobile.twitter.com/JillMartin/status/568172648229933056
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Free Shipping: Thank you so much to Bananabelle from AGPT who braved -30 degree temperatures to get her catalog and share the free shipping code on it! She has very generously given us permission to share her find:
Free Shipping on orders over $100.
Expires: 3/24/2015
Code: SPRINGFUN
*You can order Grace's Bakery right now without the $35 surcharge if you use the code!*
(I just tried it and took a screenshot to show there is no shipping and surcharge with the code.)
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Jill's Sale "SOON":
I am happy for those who were able to grab a great deal during yesterday's Jill's Deals & Steals sale. For those that were not able to participate in the sale, I am very sorry and I know it can be very frustrating, especially for those on the west coast. There are usually no warnings before the sales appear until the morning the show airs. We were fortunate enough to find out a few clues to the sale the night before but that may not always happen. With that in mind, for those who would like to maximize their chance of participating in a future sale here is some advice:
1) Jill's Sales are presented on the TODAY show beginning at 7am Eastern time. She usually gives out the code sometime during the course of the show. Thank you to Jen Hirsch Kirby on Facebook for the date correction!
2) Usually the AG fan communities will have hints and clues there will be a sale that morning an hour or so before the segment airs.
3) Occasionally, a smart individual will try many different combinations for the code and stumble upon the correct one in the process. If they share it online, there is a chance you can check out before the code is formally announced on the show.
4) It seems like from the Sales History, last fall and winter there was a Jill's sale about a little over every month or so, but there is no guarantee AG will continue with this model.
Yesterday, Jill Martin (of Jill's Deals & Steals) promised on her Twitter that there will be another AG sale "SOON". Here is a screenshot of the tweet:
*NOTE: Please please please understand, as frustrating as it is to miss out on a deal, at the end of the day, these are still very much material toys, and it is not worth the stress and headache to yourself to get angry and take it out on others. There are those who will be obnoxious about getting the deal. There will be resellers who swarm and grab several of the deals despite AG's limit. It's a mass, online sale and there are still many flaws to the system. Please don't cause yourself stress and grief if you are unable to get a sale set, and please don't harass and lambaste those that do. If they are preening, you know they are preening about toys at the end of the day and you are better so much better and wiser than to let someone's pride over material objects ruin your day.*
Link to Jill Martin's tweet: https://mobile.twitter.com/JillMartin/status/568172648229933056
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Finally, the trailer for Girl of the Year 2015 Grace Thomas' movie was recently released on the AG website! The movie will be called "American Girl: Grace Stirs Up Success" and will be released on Blu-ray and DVD this summer on June, 23rd.
Watch the trailer on the AG website here:
*You'll have to scroll down a bit, about 1/3rd down the page.*
You can preorder the movie on Amazon for 10% off at the link below and it will be delivered on the day it comes out:
http://www.amazon.com/American-Girl-Success-Blu-ray-DIGITAL/dp/B00TPL8DEA/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1424382899&sr=8-2&keywords=grace+stirs+up+success
(Thank you to the Anoynymous (first comment) who shared this information. ^_^)
You can preorder the movie on Amazon for 10% off at the link below and it will be delivered on the day it comes out:
http://www.amazon.com/American-Girl-Success-Blu-ray-DIGITAL/dp/B00TPL8DEA/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1424382899&sr=8-2&keywords=grace+stirs+up+success
(Thank you to the Anoynymous (first comment) who shared this information. ^_^)
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That's all for now! I hope everyone is having a wonderful week so far, staying warm, and looking forward to the weekend! ^_^
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Wednesday, February 18, 2015
Jill's Deals & Steals *2/18/2015*
The code is JILLSFEB!
KellyinWA from AGPT pointed out to me in the GbG thread that the language on the Caroline's Travel Outfit mentions it will be part of Jill's Deals & Steals. This just appeared because earlier in the evening I didn't see this when I added the outfit to the GbG list an hour ago. I'm excited to see what other outfits will be a part of this sale! :D Looks like an early morning for me!
Added Sale Items:
PleasantMemories on AGPT and KitandKat from AGC found the links for several of the sale bundles:
Exclusive offer: $55
Classic Kaya® Doll and Pow-Wow Dress: Jill's Steals and Deals
Exclusive offer: $55
Classic Caroline® Doll and Nightgown: Jill's Steals and Deals
Exclusive offer: $55
Classic Rebecca® Doll and Pajamas: Jill's Steals and Deals
Exclusive offer: $55
Classic Kit® Doll and Striped Nightie: Jill's Steals and Deals
Exclusive offer: $55
Classic Julie® Doll and Pajamas: Jill's Steals and Deals
Exclusive offer: $55
Classic Julie® Doll and Patchwork Outfit: Jill's Steals and Deals
Exclusive offer: $84
Caroline's Skiff
Exclusive offer: $16
Caroline's Travel Outfit
Exclusive offer: $210
Julie's Car Wash Set
Exclusive offer: $56
Kit’s Bed & Quilt Set
Exclusive offer: $75
Rebecca's Bed & Bedding
http://store.americangirl.com/agshop/html/item/id/140659
Exclusive offer: $18
Addy’s Nightie for Girls
Exclusive offer: $14
Rebecca's Robe & Slippers
Exclusive offer: $18
Rebecca's Pajamas for Girls
Exclusive offer: $18
Kit’s Nightie for Girls
Exclusive offer: $18
Julie’s Pajamas for Girls
Monday, February 16, 2015
Rumors of Girl of the Year 2016 Name?
PleasantMemories on AGPT found that last week AG filed a trademark for the name Gabriela with the US Patents & Trademarks Office, as it pertains to "Dolls, Doll Clothing, and Doll Accessories" and gave us permission to share the news.
Could this be the new GotY 2016 name? ^_^ Or a new historical? My guess is for a GotY.
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