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I’m Sophia, an adult doll collector who loves dolls and showing off my collection. I make videos for fellow collectors and I love sharing my opinions on new releases. Make sure to hit the Subscribe button so you know when I have a new upload!
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My mom actually is dead so can you not say that?
Great video! I love seeing what dolls are in peoples collections! It’s amazing how many dolls you’ve found at thrift stores - we don’t have them in my country so it’s fun to see other people’s great finds. Would you be interested in doing a top 10 thrift shop finds video? I’d love to know which dolls/ accessories you were most excited about when finding them :)
That sounds like a great video idea! I'll write that down and see if I get around to it 🙂
I'm am SO impressed with all the clothes you've made! I've been thinking of making some for my own dolls and you've given me great ideas! Especially altering baby clothes for dolls? Great idea!!
Baby clothes are a great way to start because it takes only a few minutes, and it reusing materials so it is good for the environment!
@@justdreamstudios will definitely be using the baby clothes hack in the future <3
I had a similar circumstance when I found an American girl doll at a thrift store for $10 and I got all excited to find it but ultimately passed because I felt someone else would appreciate her more
Pocahontas would be amazing!!
i swear to god if we get samantha a THIRD time before we get a thought out black goty😭
I love Anna but that red hair is the wrong color, it looks like Blaire’s hair color but Anna has strawberry blonde to orange. Not that deep red. Elsa is more unique bc her super light skin and super light hair with MG Mold so I’m getting her
I have watched this video like three times in the past 2 weeks. It's so entertaining, and I love it so much! I love hearing about prototype dolls!
i’d love american girl to add more decade dolls with different stores like nanea and molly. i’d love to see 1800’s as well.
So you think that AG is DONE PERMANENTLY with Historicals for the 1800's FOREVER and before and will NEVER release any new ones again, no matter what?
Well, there hasn't been a new 1800s doll for years and the dolls from the 1800s (Josefina, Addy, etc.) haven't had anything new added to their collections. They are kind of neglected by American Girl... In my opinion.
@@justdreamstudios That doesn't mean it will last forever. They are focusing on the Historicals again after years, so why not release new Historicals before 1900 and make new things for pre-1900 dolls?
I think the twins they are really a 2000 doll so a 90's doll truly 90's would be great.
I think a Play-line version will be coming out soon, maybe closer to the holidays or early next year, based on that post of Elsa's boots. I really like Anna too, she's absolutely stunning and adorable 😍, and really seems to be higher quality, though AG made less of her which is interesting. I'm still hoping for Merida this year!! Kris hinted that he had insider information thay suggested she was, I really hope it's true! 🤞
Merida is coming next based on AG's comments on Instagram when replying to people. I would provide screenshots but KZread doesn't allow for photos in comments BUT they are in this video I made a while ago. If you do watch it, please ignore me saying her name wrong the entirety of the video 😂😭. kzread.info/dash/bejne/aqJtvLSdppinYKg.htmlsi=Zbp2EDe8R1Ekbu8h
@@justdreamstudios Yeah, I saw some of those posts, and your video (loved it by the way 😃)! They didn't mention when she's coming though and I have been anxiously waiting for her since the start of the summer because I remember that AG said to check back on the Disney Princess line around then, but still no Merida. 😭 I'm really hoping she's coming in August!! I doubt they'd release the next wave of princesses in September cuz they'd want to showcase Summer McKinney, so maybe August or October? 😬🤞
I see American Girl Rereleaseing historical dolls that were retired back in their original Outfits
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Elsa has the Marie-Grace and Kavi mold
These two are absolutely gorgeous! As soon as I saw my email I purchased them both. I do love that they are the collector series. I love everything about them. My only complain is that I wish Elsa doll would have had crystals on the dress bodice. Other than that they are perfect in every way. Love them. Thank you for your video. ❤️
I do agree Elsa could use some more sparkle, especially for that price point!
I am excited for the new American Girl x Disney collaboration. I adore the Marie-Grace mold and love Elsa. But $310 is quite a bit out of budget. Plus that $10 increase on collector doll 😮
I didn't realize they increased the price, Wow! 😮
@@justdreamstudios Yes The $115 are now $125 US
Crossing my fingers for Pocahontas
That would be so perfect.
Anna has the Joss mold.
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Your not alone..
I've been binge watching some of your videos today while i'm recovering from a sickness myself. I haven't been able to comment on most of the videos, but I have really enjoyed them. Having regrets is a normal part of life, but I do understand having many doll collecting regrets. I have this one really big doll collecting regret, one time I was at Goodwill, and there was literally almost 200 vintage barbies (from the early 60-90s) and because I wasn't hardcore collecting barbie at the time, I only got a few. Now i'm hardcore into Barbie again, and I so badly wish I could go back and get all of those dolls. They were 88 cents. 😫 But still very happy about the twenty I did bring home that day.
I will never forgive myself because I found an Original Barbie Swan Lake doll at a thrift store but didn't buy her because "I'm not collecting Barbie" 🤦♀️🤦♀️🤦♀️
I love videos like this so much!
Thank you!
Thank you for sharing so much about Maplelea. There really isn’t a lot of content about them on KZread and your videos have been so informative! I have now begun adding Maplelea dolls to my collection and am loving learning more about them. I love all of your videos and your obvious passion for doll collecting. My first Maplelea doll was Leoni in honor of my sis who has moved to Quebec with her Canadian husband. (We’re from the states.) I then rescued a 2nd hand Jenna who is so precious as well l, and I have more on the way. I want them all now! ❤ 🇨🇦
Maplelea dolls are so addicting! Once you have one, you want them all!
Hi Sophia, I know this is an older video but I was looking up how to fix up MapleLea dolls. I have seen Clara in your collection but I never saw you fix her up. Great job! The wig is adorable. I can see why she’s a favourite. Super cute! I am thinking of buying a Saila from FB marketplace but her leg has an issue where the stitching is coming undone and it will require sewing back together. She is $20. I’m not sure how easy the sewing would be though. Have you ever come across any dolls with that problem?
I have encountered that problem with my original Taryn doll. I did see a thread on a Facebook group with people fixing them with certain types of needles and removing the head and stuffing but I have never tried it myself. It is a common problem with the earlier dolls, but I haven't seen it happen with the newer dolls. I don't know if that helps...Saila is harder to find second hand though...
Thank you so much for that info. I think I may take a chance with her and see what I can do. 😊🙏
How do you get the money for this?…..never mind. Its pretend. I’m going to try your challenge!😮😊
It's definitely a fun experiment! Totally try it for yourself, it's so much fun!
So true 😂
If Saila ever restocks (the date keeps getting pushed) I’ll definitely add her to my collection-but I don’t know if I’ll keep her on this body, just so she matches the rest of my dolls. She’s got such a pretty sculpt.
If you do decide to do that, I'd love to see the results! It sounds like an interesting concept 😊
Love love love it❤
Thank you! ❤️
Thank you for showing us in more detail the comparisons between these two doll brands. I really like them both but I collect more American girl. I am Canadian so I would love to add a few more MapleLea dolls to my collection. I only have Taryn right now. I really appreciated you showing how they can hold their hands together in a pose. I did not know that! Right away I changed Taryn’s outfit, posed her and gave her a mini OG doll to hold. She looks so cute!❤ I will post a picture on my community page. Thank you!
That is definitely one plus of Maplelea girl dolls, the ability to hold their hands is a game changer!
I'm glad I bought Saila a few years ago and a lot of her indigenous clothing. She and some of her outfits are now unavailable and I am wondering if they will re-release her. One thing I missed out on is her Pang hat, but it is still listed as sold out for quite a few years now. Does this mean it will be manufactured again? Does anybody know? Thanks
I don't know when it will be manufactured again, but I do know those are one of the pieces made traditionally by Indigenous people who then ship them to Maplelea, so they are made by people and not machines so it is a little harder to make them. So it could be a while but I guess we will have to wait and see! It is a piece I'd love to have in my collection
I don't own a Maplelea doll so can't take measurements but own several pairs of the shoes and boots and a lot of the clothing. Here's what I think just by the fit. Maplelea boots are narrower but fit AG dolls. It seems like they are 1/2 inch longer than AG doll shoes. I could put them sole to sole and measure to get an accurate measurement but haven't done so yet. The narrowness isn't noticeable and fits fine. The only shoes they can't wear is open back like sandals and slippers because you can visibly see the overhang in the back. The extra length in closed shoes is in the front. They just look like they have bigger feet when two AG dolls are side by side and wearing the different brands. AG tends to make their sleeves on the short side (drives me nuts). Maplelea doll's arms (again not measured) are 1/2 inch longer and so the sleeves fit better and go to the top of the hand instead of half way up her wrist. Pants aren't as noticeable but I think they are 1/2 inch longer, too. All in all the Maplelea clothes are made better (Kudos to the Canadian manufacturer), fit better, and are cheaper per outfit due to the exchange rate. You can't drop photos in KZread comments so I can't show the comparison but it is visible on the dolls.
Great video! I wish I liked Maplelea dolls more than I do because they are very cute overall and I like how they can be more easily posed. I'm just one of those people who get the Uncanny Valley feeling from them 😭
I herd if you take the head off an American Girl doll theirs something inside the head or something printed that says when the doll was made
Interesting! I wonder if I should take some heads off and see. 🤔
@@justdreamstudios I herd about it from I dream of Johnny with some of his doll video's I know he talks about it in his opening his Kit kittredge doll video. He Collocts First edition/first run pleasant company and he also has some of the newer dolls like historicals and some girl of the year and CYO and some newer Truly me dolls he mostly collocts pleasant company.
I like the Maplelea doll than American girl.
This is why you should collect because you love something not for money. Demand for Niche categories can drop at any point.
100% Agree with you. 😊
I have those dolls inherited by accident, and just love to dress them. I place them in ethnic dresses even Native American and she looks wonderful. Number 29 I got in 2012 so she had a different meet outfit. I was working in an at risk pediatric clinic with children from all over the world. So that doll fit nicely and reminds me of some of my patients from South America. 42 I don't have but she looks wonderful. Magic Attic doll you can find a replacement part for the arm. Just wonderful.
She’s beautiful! 😍
Thank you! ❤️
This video was super helpful! I saw the doll boxes as storage in another video as well and it's so genius!
Tenny popular?
Use a blow dryer to get the dust off the hair. Also a small art paint soft bristle brush (not the big kind) to gently loosen dust that is stuck. I learned that from a fellow doll collector. xoxo
I'll try that, thank you! 😊
@@justdreamstudios Just make sure the blow dryer is on a low setting and low heat! xoxo
Beautiful!
Thank you! ❤️
Nice doll collection!
Thank you! 😊
Nice update! Please share where you get elf ears from if you do!
I will definitely be sharing the process when I get around to it. I think it will be a while until I get around to it though 😄 but I'll keep you posted 😊
Your collection looks great with that new bookshelf! Do you do any sewing for your dolls? I apologize if you've already covered this in a previous video, but I couldn't remember.
I do a fair amount of sewing for my dolls, however I'm not an expert. I do love creating outfits for my historical dolls mostly. I do have a video, which I will link if KZread allows me, where I show all the doll clothes I have made. I also have videos where I turn baby clothes into doll clothes which requires some sewing.
All my Doll Clothes I have Made: kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZJl4zNaGgdPdp7A.htmlsi=sZNxcbPyKJAayodE Turning baby clothes into doll clothes: kzread.info/dash/bejne/hGyH3JaInLOsc9I.htmlsi=fl2el2mZYyXg683V
@@justdreamstudios thanks for linking the video!
Do you have any questions or requests for next month's collection update video? I'm interesting in hearing what you want to see from my collection! Don't Forget to Follow my Dolls' Instagram @just.dream.studios instagram.com/just.dream.studios
It’s always exciting being able to find AG books out in thrift stores, yard sales, etc. I am currently trying to collect all of the ones in the mystery series. Many of them I didn’t get a chance to read when I was younger so it’s really interesting reading them as an adult. They are engaging and almost more “mature” than their 6 book set IMO, but maybe that’s also part of the strong writing. Regardless, they are very enjoyable!
I agree with you about the mystery books, they definitely have a different feel to them. ❤️
Nicole is my name! Yay I'm a shadow high doll!
I’m sad this ended. I am from Wisconsin and my mom would take my sister and I every year when we were still into American girl dolls I looked online today because the memory of the sale popped up in my brain and I’m kind of sad that it ended. I live in Madison now, so would be really easy to go to. Also, I had no clue that American girl has a headquarters in Middleton. Scratch that I just googled it. They closed the Wisconsin headquarters down.
There’s some fantastic advice in here! One extra thing I would add is to periodically put away into storage a part of your collection (this allows you to rotate displays etc) and when you pull the storage bin back out see if there are any dolls that you didn’t think of at all and consider donating/ selling them. I’ve done this since childhood and it makes it much easier to tell how attached I am to something and makes downsizing much easier!
This is great advice! ❤️