The year is 1995, and...

Hello, everyone! By now I'm sure you've all heard the news... MyAG #4 (the original Asian girl with bangs) has been discontinued. Bre has wanted this doll for a while, but it's hard to keep up with the modern dolls when the historicals are getting archived left and right. But a doll collecting future without the possibility of adding the adorable #4 was too bleak for Bre. So she started looking on eBay and sales listings on the message board, and someone offered to sell one to her for less than retail! The only bummer is that she's officially Bre's birthday present from her mom, and her birthday isn't until August 15th! That's well over a month of the new girl sitting in a box waiting to be loved.

But #4 being discontinued made me think. Of the 20 original girls released way back when in 1995, not many of us are left.

Maybe our bangs are not as fashionable as they used to be. Maybe some of the newer dolls are prettier or more unique, but we're still special, too. Bre never had an AGOT growing up (don't get us wrong, she loved and still loves Addy), and she always sorta wanted one. She has several now, but I'm her favorite. And that's not bragging... it's acknowledged fact that I'm her favorite modern doll. Why? Because I'm the sort of AGOT doll she might have had as a little girl in the '90s. Of these original 20 dolls, Bre has 3 (Me, Amira, and Brittany -- or #12, #11, and #7), soon to be 4. I personally know 2 more (Rachel and Julia -- #20 and #5) who belong to Bre's good friend and her sister. Do you have any of us original girls?

Small blog changes, Hanukkah, and new doll!

Sorry for the lack of updates lately, but life has been crazy here. Bre's mom was in the hospital, but she's out now and doing better. Thanksgiving here was lovely... we still have leftovers!

As I mentioned in my last blog post, I've sorta streamlined my blog friends list. I have everyone on there now, but as Sophie suggested, I've got it to only show the most recently updated 10. That's simply because it'll be easier to read that way. Thanks everyone!

As you all probably know by now, Hanukkah is in full swing... more than halfway over. As oldest Jewish doll, I've been in charge of lighting the menorah. It's pretty cool. =) Guess what Bre's getting me! I'm finally getting my Hanukkah outfit! The oooold AGOT one from 1996 - with the white sweater and blue skirt. I'm not sure if it'll be here in time even for the end of Hanukkah, but I'm going to wear it anyways! =D

Last night Bre was able to order her Christmas doll from her mom. She's getting Felicity! She's also gotten other dolls recently. She bought a Gotz Little Sister Tess from a board member, and the night before Thanksgiving she got two Journey Girls dolls from TRU. She now has her first three Babysitters Club members in doll form! Their names are Mary Anne, Claudia, and Stacey. They're all 12 years old, and I look forward to introducing them to you soon.

Love you all, and hope to talk soon!
Your friend, Wendy S.

Cousin Allie

Hey everyone! I know it's been a while. Life has been weird.

For starters, my cousin Allie from Germany moved into our house. She's a Gotz Precious Day Jessica doll. Don't get me wrong... I love her, but it's been weird sharing my room. She 10 (I'm almost 12), she loves pink (I tolerate it), and she's really girly (I'm not). But it is cool... I mean, before her, I was the only blond in the family. And I always have someone to play with because my older sisters are mean and don't like to spend time with me. We usually have fun, and my friends all mostly like her, but Quinn gets tired of her pretty quickly... which is funny, since they're a lot alike...

And Nicki's in Colorado right now. She first moved here to help her sick grandma, but her gran's gotten much better and no longer needs help. She misses her family and her friends Becca and Kris a lot... so she's thinking of moving back. None of us here want her to go... would we be bad friends if we said so?

The new doll is... (Plus new stop-motion video)

The new doll arrived today! We're all very excited to introduce to you ... Marisol Luna! Or, as I'm told, Marisol Estrella Luna Torres!



And we have a little album about meeting her here. Comments are always appreciated!


Plus, we also have this new video of Taylor's dancing. Bre made it last night... it's her first stop-motion!



Finally, Bre made us more food stuff and added them to the first album. The new pics start here.

Baby Noah's new dress and Bre's new doll!

Hello blog friends! I know I'm way behind in my blog reading, and I hoping to catch up today. I miss talking to you guys! For those who don't know, we're still without internet at home, so it's not easy. But we're always very happy when we're able to bum internet off of friends... like today. =)

And as the title hints (or, rather, flat-out says), Noah got a new dress. It's a fairy costume... and do you know where Bre found it? Michael's the craft store. It's from their teddy bear clothes line and was like $4. It fits Noah perfectly. We all think she looks as cute as a baby fairy.

And perhaps most exciting of all, Bre is getting a new AG doll! Our new friend is a graduation present from Bre's mom, and according to UPS, she should be delivered on the 17th. Now, here's the fun part -- we want you to guess who we're getting! And we'll give you a hint -- remember way back in February when we posted asking for opinions on who the next doll should be? Well, this young lady was mentioned on that list. And she's going to be a cousin to one of us modern dolls.

A new slideshow and all about couture

Hello again, all! Bre has made some new videos about us... one is a slideshow with a bunch of pics of us all, and the other is about doll couture. Thought I'd share them with you lot. =)

Couture vlog
Wonderful slideshow

Oh, and if you haven't had a chance to throw in your two cents about our next doll, we'd appreciate it if you did. =) Thanks

Who should be our next doll?

Even though there are quite a few dolls here and Bre has very little money, she always likes to have a plan or a list of the next dolls she wants. That way she doesn't decide one day, "hey, I'm gonna buy so-and-so!" without thinking it through.

There are a few we want, but who to get very next?

Marisol (been on her list since '05!)
A regency era custom doll
A customized #26 to be her mini-me and Ashley's sister
Rebecca
Josefina
#21


Who do you think oughta be next? We want everyone to vote! And tell us why you picked who you did. Thanks!

The baby is here!

Bre's Bitty arrived today! She's so cute. Her name is Noah Margaret Spencer.



Tell ya more about her later... I gotta go now!

Until next time,
Wendy (Angela Moira Darling) Stein XOXO

Guess what!

Remember how I said Nicki is in Colorado with her family? Well, she IMed me earlier and said she's coming home on next Wednesday. She'll fly into Los Angeles and catch the bus from there to here (which is about two hours away, depending on traffic). I know Quinn told you all how much fun she's having at home, but she said she's missed us all a lot too, and she'll be happy to be back with her grandma. But what's really cool is that her mom is coming with her! Her mom will stay for about a week and a half with Nicki and her grandma and then she'll go home. I think that'll be good for Nicki... kinda like not quitting cold turkey.

And guess what else! Bre has been doing a little eBaying. And she won her first Bitty Baby! Hopefully she'll be here soon. Bre says that all of us dolls can think of this little one as a baby sister. I wonder if I'll get to babysit...

Until next time,
Wendy (Angela Moira Darling) Stein XOXO

More fun with Haley

Hello again! I wanted to update everyone on what Haley and I have been up to the last day or so.

We've been watching a lot of DVDs with Bre, and listening to random music with her. While we were listening to audio commentary of my favorite episode of the Simpsons ever ("Lisa the Vegetarian" from season 7), we heard that on the special features Paul McCartney gives his famous lentil soup recipe. We made that for dinner last night! So tasty. A few days ago, Haley went with Bre on a few errands and said the trip was "boring but still nice." A few nights ago she and Quinn went to visit Bre's friend and her dolls. I'm sorry I don't have any pics today, but hopefully I will soon.

Meanwhile, on an unrelated note, things are still the same with Taylor. Her family has moved in next door, and Quinn and Nicki have already been over to her house. Taylor said Haley and I were invited too, but she has a cat and Haley's allergic, so I stayed with her, not that I wanted to go anyways.

Until next time,
Wendy (Angela Moira Darling) Stein XOXO

PS - I just noticed that I now have 6 followers. Thanks! Anyone else who wants to follow this blog is encouraged to do so. =)

The new doll.

So Bre has a new doll, and I'm honestly not too happy about it. She's been talking about getting this doll since before she even got me (or so I hear). But I thought she might have changed her mind. But no. Grrrr.... A while back she tells all us dolls that a new doll will be coming to stay here. "She's modern too," she says to me, Quinn, and Nicki. They got all excited and started asking a million questions and wondering what she'd be like. But I wasn't as excited.

And then she got here... and she's.... pretty. And all the other dolls like her. Her name is Taylor. She's really pretty. She lives down the street from me, and she goes to private school. She's a #25.


Bre's been brushing her hair a lot and trying all sorts of different outfits on her. She keeps saying how pretty she is, and that she gets cuter every time she looks at her. Give me a break! I'm sure she's a cool person and all, but I don't understand why she has to live here. Wasn't one JLY enough?

Bre trotted us all out the other day for a group shot with Haley. She didn't give me and Nicki a chance to change out of our pajamas before she took the picture. But look at Taylor... smiling, all dressed up. Ugh!


I know I'm being a little irrational. I guess none of this is Taylor's fault, but that doesn't make it any easier to take.

Until next time,
Wendy (Angela Moira Darling) Stein XOXO

P.S. Kit, if you're reading this, Haley wanted me to tell you hello, and make sure you pass that along to all her other buds who are still around.

Haley arrives and the internet dies.

Hi everyone! Long time, no speak! Our internet has been on the fritz for a week now... that's why I haven't been able to post. *sigh* But I'm back! Hopefully, lol. And Bre and I are both still alive in case you were wondering, lol.

So... now I'll tell you about what I know you've all been wanting to hear! Haley arrived about a week ago, and we've been having a great time! We haven't done too much special stuff... we've watched a lot of DVDs with Bre and we've visited her friend's house. I introduced her around to my friends over there and she was a big hit. We had a few sleepovers with Quinn and Nicki too. Unfortunately she also had to meet my sisters... she did say that she understands why I complain about them now, lol.




Meanwhile, I'm a little upset. Bre has a new doll. I told her she wasn't allowed to get another doll, but she doesn't know how to listen. Ugh! I promise I will tell you all about this new doll soon. And I never did tell you about when Bre went to AGP without me, did I? Well, I will next time. It'll be a big rant at her. :D

Until next time,
Wendy (Angela Moira Darling) Stein XOXO