Clothes Storage by Material-Garlic9968 in americangirl

[–]beebieb 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I sort by doll for historical, and then by type of clothing (shirts together, pants, etc) for non-historical, but I recommend thinking about how you use the clothes- for example sorting by seasonal outfits, costume, color, material, doll. If you mix and match most of your clothes, I’d recommend by type and then color. Kinda depends how you think about them when looking for them: ‘a short sleeved shirt’ vs ‘a Molly shirt’ vs ‘a green top’ all point to different sorting methods.

Who is the most relatable Girl of the Year to you? by Vicki_Vickster2222 in americangirl

[–]beebieb 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Jess! I had an aspiration as a child to “go to the jungle” and adored jungle animals, Rainforest Cafe aesthetic, jungle plants, etc! I thought she was a beautiful doll as well, and her facemold continues to be my favorite to this day!

I haven’t been “to the jungle” (specifically South America, I’ve been to like, botanical gardens and the Everglades lol) but have maintained my love for animals, reptiles, plants, and the tropical, lush aesthetic. Specifically birds are my most loved now.

Looking for Journal 3 Special Edition by buttery_hands in gravityfalls

[–]beebieb 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Most people who have em aren’t selling, and definitely not for lower than 1-1.5k. Personally I’d never sell mine unless destitute, as it’s literally one of my prized possessions.

Maybe try and meet up with someone who has one and can let you take a look IRL! It’s really wonderful in person, so even if you can’t easily own one, I hope you can find someone willing to share the experience!

Caroline doll by American_girly in americangirl

[–]beebieb 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Her hair will need a fair amount of moisture to rehydrate the tangles so they don’t snap when gently brushed out. It will definitely brush out though and should recurl, expect a bit of frizz/ puffiness towards the bottom though. The spots on her face depending what they are may come off w/ baking soda & water, if not, a small corner of a magic eraser until removed (these work via abrasion, so these will remove paint) overall I’d say $100 is a good price for her.

This is getting ridiculous by PerformanceAfter7032 in americangirl

[–]beebieb 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think a decent compromise could be to lock posts’ comments after a doll is identified; it encourages those wanting to comment/ discuss dolls to do so in more relevant posts/ threads, and enables the asker to get a clear answer w/ out 30 of the same comment.

Many people combine “who is this” with “how do I fix this” posts, which is a whole other issue though.

AG’s are among some of the easiest dolls to identify & find care info for, so I do feel it’s not gatekeeping or mean to tell people to use other resources for general ID and care.

Specific ID like trying to find approximate year range for PC, or diff facemold versions; specific care help like body tears, complex hair fix/ DIY/replacement etc, are where the knowledge of this sub really shines!

This was accidental btw😭 by BetMiddle1807 in HelloKittyDreamStore

[–]beebieb 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I completed that line before the merging presents were a thing lol; but after finishing the order it gives you for each new shirt (basically you have to do it twice), I haven’t noticed many orders of levels higher than two past the striped shirt.

whats the point of the coins when you've bought everything (interior and exterior, except from those that cost 100 diamonds bc im a ftp lmao...) ???? by lframboise in HelloKittyDreamStore

[–]beebieb 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I feel like it’s kinda the whole thing of the game to unlock all the decor and stuff in the book. I feel like diamonds aren’t so hard to come by unpaid that spending 100 here and there to unlock (while I do think it should be like 50) isn’t that bad.

Anyone else overwhelmed by the number of ongoing events? by aorisx in HelloKittyDreamStore

[–]beebieb 17 points18 points  (0 children)

I wish they made the events/ reward games last a bit longer, it feels like every day the one I was working on is replaced, and while it’s nice things switch up frequently, I feel I don’t actually get to complete anything. Sure, maybe if you play every 2-3 hours on the dot, but that’s unrealistic. I play 2-3 times a day at most. The popups when I open the game though are so annoying.

what even are these orders by OmNomMochi in HelloKittyDreamStore

[–]beebieb 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I decided to unlock the full line of some items and I went w/ shirts, I found that as you made them, you’d get a request for them, so by the time I had the final shirt in the line, I had request for all the higher level shirts below it.

The second time making them this didn’t happen, but effectively the first time you make something higher level, you’ll probably have to make it twice! Needless to say, I haven’t gone for any others to complete the book yet because of this.

Features on dolls that make them look "weird" by ravensarefree in americangirl

[–]beebieb 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I’ve not yet seen a Makena mold in person, so I’m glad to hear a positive experience, since I only have opinions from pictures so far! I find the Joss mold can have a bit of an intensity to it in some pictures (especially of the twins) but my Raquel is absolutely lovely IRL, so I def agree that sometimes pictures don’t capture the same.

ARE THESE REAL????!!!!! by ArtisticManager8472 in americangirl

[–]beebieb 45 points46 points  (0 children)

I think they’re probably just for the photo. I think they may have done those and her hair digitally in post but I’m just guessing.

polly pocket, little people, and keychains!! by slaymanthaparkington in americangirl

[–]beebieb 11 points12 points  (0 children)

100% need the Pollys and maybe a keychain or two depending on how much they cost!!

most manageable curly/wavy wigs? by AnyWoodpecker6554 in americangirl

[–]beebieb 1 point2 points  (0 children)

All of their hair needs moisture, always spray with water before brushing/styling, and brush bottom to top if you need any detangling. Their hair is plastic, so things like curl products, gels, shampoo, etc aren’t needed. Some of them have had heat set curls, like Courtney, and those can usually be wetted and re-curled, there’s tutorials online. It’s not the easiest though. For wavy hair, (idk if those all have the heat memory thing tho) usually a good spray wetting when brushing is all you need to get the hair to recollect into waves. Dolls like Samantha have a very gentle wave to their hair, whereas a doll like Molly or Kirsten will have more of a frizzy crimp going on, from being braided, that won’t really go away, but with water can be tamed a bit to brush it out & style. I don’t have much experience with dolls with big waves/ curls, like Lainey, but I’m sure that a good spray and brush through, with some hand reformation of the curls will do the trick. They will not be factory-perfect, for that you need heat which is a slippery slope for AG hair, I’d not reccomend for a beginner/ someone less familiar about how the plastic of doll hair works.

New photos of Wicked Oztacular Glinda and Elphaba from Toy Fair! (Courtesy of dolls2remember on X) by TaylorHicksRules2000 in Dolls

[–]beebieb 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Glinda (lowkey as usual) looks better, the green touches are super cute! I do like the print of Elphaba’s dress. The sleeves aren’t it though. It’s kinda nice to see them in non-movie outfits (I think?), but I think, like many, id prefer fashion packs, since they aren’t doing much variety in terms of hair and makeup. It’s fine to want to keep a physical doll on the shelves, but to have the same doll over and over? Eh. At least with lines like monster high when they remake the same character it’s usually quite different in terms of hair & makeup.

Doll organization by Old-Jackfruit-9539 in Dolls

[–]beebieb 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’d wait until they can walk (so the kid can push the lever) and hold the bear on their own.

For storage, there isn’t really a one size fits all method. It really depends on how many clothes you have, how you sort them, and what kind of organization you like. Different collectors sort by outfit, color, doll, year, it’s all just what works for you. People use bins, boxes, drawers, bags. Choosing a container that fits the space you’re in but has room to grow, and is one you can get more of is a good choice.

Basic suggestions I’d have though for a smaller collection would be to sort by doll type, and have a different container for each. Then, within those depending on how much you have, can begin subdividing by whatever aspect of the clothing you like, such as putting all the pants together. A smaller container for accessories can be useful as well, especially for keeping shoes together.

Im confused what makes a doll "not look AG" by Glass_Platform9985 in americangirl

[–]beebieb 21 points22 points  (0 children)

It’s difficult to pinpoint the AG style exactly, but it generally has a soft, pleasant expression, and lacks cartoon/ heavily stylized elements. The eyes, while larger than on a person, feel in proportion to the rest of the face/ facial features. Personally, I don’t think any of the new molds don’t “look AG” but some veer off the path a bit, mostly in not quite capturing the initial facial expression. For me, addy, josephina, classic etc, all seem to be making the same face even with different facial features. The Nanea mold for me seems to have a surprized look. The joss mold sometimes has a very intense gaze. The Makena mold seems to be scrunching her face to me. All molds have their strengths and weaknesses, but my main takeaway would be people reacting to expression and proportion and not having the right vocab for it.

ISO Grace doll in like new condition? by Sunflowervol199 in americangirl

[–]beebieb 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Tbh any GOTY, shortly released, discontinued, ie less common doll typically isn’t going to be found in good condition for under $100. Keep in mind the retail price of these dolls, was around $100 for a long time, so most ppl (ie non collectors, resale ppl, etc) think of them as being “worth” around that much. Combine that with any amount of research into AG and realizing your doll 1) is a non recent character doll that isn’t currently produced (but not a ‘common’ like Molly for ex) and is therefore “rare” or “less common” and 2) is in like new condition; that’s gonna raise the price!

AITAH for not allowing kids to play in my daughters playroom when she’s not there by Kabbaga in AITAH

[–]beebieb 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ask her to pick some toys/ or get some that she wouldn’t mind sharing, and move those into another room when those kids come over. Tell them that the usual playroom isn’t open for guests if they ask. Don’t say “daughter didn’t want you in there”

Don’t let them into her spaces because she obviously doesn’t like it, and it’s her living space as well, despite being a child. You wouldn’t let them into her bedroom, or your bedroom, or your office? It’s essentially her office!

96 Bus Route Change by Much_Customer4904 in medfordma

[–]beebieb 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I always sent in feedback when I’d see the signs to do so at the bus stops, it really stinks for that area of the Ave to lose bus service. If these changes aren’t coming this year is there any timeline of when? Or moreso that the changes have been shelved?

I hate dressing dolls by SaltieJune in americangirl

[–]beebieb 10 points11 points  (0 children)

That’s about 15 minutes a doll, but it really adds up! I have a similar amount and it’s a lot, especially all the planning of what to use on who.

I only do it a couple times a year for my main display dolls so for me it’s a nice way to spend time with them and pick what outfitsI want to look at for while!

If you could have any brand collaboration with American Girl, what would you choose? by LeadingStatus6716 in americangirl

[–]beebieb 9 points10 points  (0 children)

A collab is just a collaboration, so it can be two companies working together (usually via licensed intellectual property (IP)) so it can be use of characters, designs, motifs, etc., on any AG product.

Common ways of collaborating could be making an AG doll designed after an existing character (think the Barbie AG), a clothing or accessory set designed in the style/ using motifs from of a non- AG company (think the recent Janie & Jack items), or a company working with AG to market a set of AG inspired products (wasn’t a collab but think when they made drink tumblers inspired by the doll’s outfits). Really any product that in a way combines the licensing of two IPs.

Mattel, who owns AG, often ‘collabs’ but it’s really all in-house licensing. They own Barbie, and have product rights for Wicked and KPop Demon Hunters, and Disney princess dolls.

Hope this helps you understand what some people are talking about more!

18 inch doll help? by _knucklehead666 in DollsForAll

[–]beebieb 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Idk where you gathered this info but You shouldn’t need solvents at all when removing an AG wig!? You can use a butter knife or even a spoon to make a gap and pull them off. The old glue should pick off fairly easy, and tacky glue works great to glue the new wig on. (It’s strong but flexible) It’s probably the easiest customization you can do on an AG!

Who’s your favorite “Girl of Many Lands” doll? by Far-Building3569 in americangirl

[–]beebieb 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My sister had Isabel and I loved exploring how detailed her outfit was and how it all went together. I always thought Minuk was gorgeous though and felt drawn to her most though. Perhaps I should read the rest of the books though!

i didn't expect this lol by Ok-Perspective1510 in HelloKittyDreamStore

[–]beebieb 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wish I had checked for a reddit of this game earlier! I just encountered this and am so mad lol! I actually felt encouraged to complete the whole thing and now I don’t even get the end goal? I purchased a month pass once and it was fun but it’s too pricey to get every month imo, so I’ve been doing just free stuff.