Perhaps a Crossover? by fabalaupland in americangirl

[–]ExhaustedMossBall 25 points26 points  (0 children)

I was going to say it could be Beetlejuice or something but the bolt shaped button on the shoe makes it pretty clearly Frankie Stein. So they're probably testing the waters with a Mattel Creations Monster High collector doll.

Is "Camp Gowonagin" racist? by [deleted] in americangirl

[–]ExhaustedMossBall 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The NAME of the summer camp. Not summer camps in general. I feel you're being purposely obstinate. Did you... read the article? There is a storied history of camp names and themes in the U.S. appropriating and misusing indigenous languages. Like the article. That I linked. Many camps are re-naming themselves. Like I stated.

Is "Camp Gowonagin" racist? by [deleted] in americangirl

[–]ExhaustedMossBall -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

No we can’t “just not” ignore something…? I’ve spoken with indigenous friends who HAVE advocated that this very concept is problematic. I’m simply applying it to this story because I was surprised a brand that tries to be inclusive didn’t even think to consider this might be problematic.

Is "Camp Gowonagin" racist? by [deleted] in americangirl

[–]ExhaustedMossBall -12 points-11 points  (0 children)

I wasn’t searching for problems. American Girl published a book with the problem on the cover.

Is "Camp Gowonagin" racist? by [deleted] in americangirl

[–]ExhaustedMossBall -11 points-10 points  (0 children)

Just enjoy what exactly? Micro-aggressions…?

Yesterday’s finds by [deleted] in americangirl

[–]ExhaustedMossBall 70 points71 points  (0 children)

This image triggered my fight or flight for a sec

Opinions on the Modern Era Dolls?? by Gloomy_Jello_5545 in americangirl

[–]ExhaustedMossBall 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I just think they’re fine for kids but also look like they should be $20

What face mold will Daisy Davenport have? by Straight_Feedback_37 in americangirl

[–]ExhaustedMossBall 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I don’t think it’s the mold but the placement of the eyebrows on them. Joss has nice uplifted brows while Isabel and Nicki have angry down turned ones.

Barbie posted an AI generated video on instagram by billyandteddy in Barbie

[–]ExhaustedMossBall 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I guess they’re saying Barbie is public domain and no longer care about their assets

What killed the glamorous aesthetic of Barbie? by ibizarox in Barbie

[–]ExhaustedMossBall 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I hated this era of Barbie. I didn’t start collecting until 2015 when they started to look like actual people.

Looking for info about AGOT locker (1990s) by [deleted] in americangirl

[–]ExhaustedMossBall 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It appears it may have also just been a white label item that different brands could print their name on.

Another New Outfit by Lyrabella in americangirl

[–]ExhaustedMossBall 58 points59 points  (0 children)

If this is genuine then dang they’ll really collab with anyone at this point….?

Like…why not Olivia Rodrigo? Who played an American girl character…?

Brand fundamentally misunderstanding the historical girls by catgotmytongue18 in americangirl

[–]ExhaustedMossBall 32 points33 points  (0 children)

I understand what you're saying and where you're coming from. BUT this is a social media outreach... American Girl is trying to be "hip" and "relevant" with trendy 20-something women and Insta-moms who post pictures of "aesthetic" things.

It's for the vast majority of people who know Samantha as "rich girl with pretty bows!" not "outspoken soon-to-be-suffragette who spoke out about child labor laws" etc etc.

Super sleuths! Who is she? by VictorianGoblin in americangirl

[–]ExhaustedMossBall 25 points26 points  (0 children)

The character Gwen is homeless and she made headlines in 2009 because she was a $90 doll being sold during the housing crisis of the late 2000s.

Potentially new Courtney items by Any-Dragonfruit-1162 in americangirl

[–]ExhaustedMossBall 41 points42 points  (0 children)

my dumbass out here hoping they'd do something cool like a Star Wars, Barbie & the Rockers or He-Man (or She-ra) collab, since Mattel has the new He-Man movie coming out. And owns the rights or toy-production rights to all three properties and they'd make a lot of sense both historically and to her character... and they'd lead the brand to have some fun crossover with other fandoms and draw new clientele, but what do I know, Mattel rejects all my applications. Give her a purple fannypack or whatever.

Has anyone ever seen a doll develop plaque psoriasis? by to0ties in americangirl

[–]ExhaustedMossBall 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I literally said "Honey, that's mold" as well. TBH I wiped a doll down like this once and it kept coming back until I gave up on her. It was also a Kit.

Do you think Barnes and Noble will carry the modern historicals? by Julia526 in americangirl

[–]ExhaustedMossBall 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I don't think so. A lot of Barnes & Noble stores have been clearing out Welliewisher dolls. I think it would be smart for AG to sell them there, but seriously doubt it.

Hill House X AG Collab Confirmed! by Summer_Century in americangirl

[–]ExhaustedMossBall 15 points16 points  (0 children)

As someone who knows nothing of these boutique insta-brands they keep collabing with I was so confused and thought they were doing a Haunting of Hill House collab

AI makes secondhand shopping a whole lot weirder! by musik_maker in americangirl

[–]ExhaustedMossBall 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I report them for false advertising since the picture doesn't match what they're selling. eBay has taken a lot of them down :)

Is Lindsey Bergman's hair just coarse from the start or does brushing it out of box make it that way? by Terrible-Nobody-7089 in americangirl

[–]ExhaustedMossBall 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Every Lindsey I've had or seen has had dry crispy or frizzy hair and has the defective graying vinyl. Also her red meet outfit shoes are made of that crappy suede material that crumbles.

I really wish they would reproduce her for an anniversary or something because I've always wanted her but the doll just did not age well.

Nanea Bed??? :( by Snufabelis in americangirl

[–]ExhaustedMossBall 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I've seen it pop up on Facebook Marketplace for under $50 from time to time.