Unboxing American Girl Doll Mail and Maplelea Outifts + Rewigging

[@scrap4u1]

I love Tenny. I am glad you showed her.

[@DisBlaine]

@@scrap4u1 oh yeah, I forgot how apprehensive I was to share her! As far as I knew, everyone HATED this poor girl. Now I have 2 🤣

[@steph585]

I like your final wig choice!

[@DisBlaine]

@@steph585 thank you! I feel like I haven’t given Evan enough screen time. 🤔

[@susanstater4695]

I adore Tenny. Wish I had her!

[@DisBlaine]

Yay! Another vote for Tenney!

[@susanstater4695]

I enjoyed this very much. Thanks for sharing.

[@DisBlaine]

Thanks Susan! It’s fun opening new toys 😂

[@nildajurado8423]

I love Tenney ❤I have two of her and I have to get addy’s birthday dress it’s beautiful ❤thanks for sharing

[@DisBlaine]

2 Tenney dolls?? Okay you really do love her! That’s nice to hear. As much as I love Addy’s bday outfit, I ended up changing her… because I couldn’t get her hair right for the snood 🙈

[@donnamcclam]

Hi Blaine, I actually like Tenny she is on my list. Now I have bought several addy mold face dolls on mercari. I like the outfits searching for nice outfits to change my dolls into. As always thanks for sharing

[@DisBlaine]

Hi Donna, I hope you find her one day! She has a lot of unique qualities. Was it Addy outfits you found? I have so much AG clothes at this point! I should stop… but I won’t 😆

[@donnamcclam]

@@DisBlaine right now I am just looking for outfits for the truly me dolls. My original pleasant company Addy I have the green Christmas dress. I like the Maplelea clothing you have too.

[@OctoberPoppets]

Tenney is totally on my to-get list, I didn't realize she was unpopular. I love the brown eyes!

[@DisBlaine]

According to the comments section, she’s pretty well loved after all! Sometimes negative criticism is louder.

[@DarcysNova626]

Your videos are not too long. I love them. I have rewatched a few already (70s, 80s). I play them while I'm working because I WFH and do computer work in the mornings. 😊🎉

[@DisBlaine]

@@DarcysNova626 haha I used to aim for 10 minutes each vid, and people kept telling me it to rush. And I was like, wait, you’ll let me tell even longer than this?! So I’ve gotten more and more comfortable as my channel has gone on. These hour long vids I do now aren’t my fault! 🤣

[@JoanneSag]

I love Tenny and I have her and for my GD's I purchased with my daughter the complete set at the time and I really really think you would love the stage set and drums for Logan. Just a wonderful set at the time. Now that I see your 106 she looks much better in person, so when I go to the AG store I am going to look her up. Its not a face mold I loved in the past but with that curly hair and I do have the set she is dress in, I think she looks wonderful. Its interesting but the girls at the AG store told me that the ADDY face mold is the most unpopular face mold. That was a few years ago and things do change but I am sharing this with you because that could be the same with Tenny. Things do change from year to year.

[@DisBlaine]

I was close to buying the drum set but the deal fell through. I would’ve bought the stage for sure if I had infinite space. Instead I for the Kavi stage because it’s so dinky 😂 It’s been wonderful hearing people actually love Tenney now. I think you’re right: these things change year to year. Her eyes and freckles make her stand out.

[@eliseelliot]

Love the longer videos! They're perfect for my style of watching. Thank you for showing the Maplelea outfits and how they fit on AG dolls; it's really helpful to know how they look. Love that you got another Addy; you can never have too many Addys. And I think Tenney would fit in nicely in a Caroline world! I like how you thought her hand mold would be good for holding a fan. Thank you for sharing!

[@DisBlaine]

This style of longer video was okay? Where it just got long because I basically combined videos into one? 🤣 I have so many planned I don’t want to have to a hundred so I’m trying to condense lol. I shouldn’t have said what I said about getting more Addy dolls. I’ll probably end up with more soon oh noooo. Right now Tenney is with Joss, but sort of on standby if I ever do more with Caroline 🙊

[@ALT-vz3jn]

I really like Tenney. I have all her outfits, as well as Logan and his one outfit. I’m working on acquiring the accessories. She’s a pretty doll and her hair is just gorgeous. Her collection is super cute and well designed too. I don’t waste time and energy hating on dolls, they’re just objects. In the future I would like to get Tenney’s performance stage, it’s pretty awesome.

[@DisBlaine]

@@ALT-vz3jn poor Tenney! But it’s nice to hear when collectors actually love her. I’m about to record a video about that (among other things) so what timing for your comment on this old video!!

[@puddintame296]

I'm an AG collector and also collect Maplelea. I absolutely love Maplelea!! I really appreciate you doing some reviews on the cute Maplelea outfits.

[@DisBlaine]

Oh yay! How do you feel about Maplelea dolls? I recently bought one used… and I didn’t like her at all 💔 I’m not sure if she was poorly aged or just not for me. If you do have the dolls, please let me know your faves.

[@puddintame296]

@@DisBlaine I do have dolls! I have the original seven and about 8 of the friends. I just love them! The faces are so sweet. I think your doll was just very aged....her eyes were dulled. I think the dolls are wonderful!!

[@DisBlaine]

@@puddintame296 ahhh okay that’s good to know! Maybe one of these days I do an outift pick up at the store there’ll be dolls visible. But it’s just a pick up location now, no more on site sales.

[@carolreardon528]

I so adore your videos… ❤ thank you for sharing! 😊

[@DisBlaine]

Wow you’re so nice, thank you! They’re a nightmare to record because I’m embarrassed the entire time… but I do like to talk about my dolls 😅

[@avielovlie]

I definitely feel you with resisting getting multiples of addy it’s so tempting!! She’s one of those dolls where over the years her look has changed so much and to me every one is uniquely beautiful. I can’t help but fall in love with them all. Amazing styling as always these make me want to get some maplelea outfits, the quality certainly rivals AG. Also when you were introducing Tenny and said you wanted her despite the circumstances I felt that! AG really had me beside myself with that release since it was the reason we finally got a boy doll but It’s unfortunate Gabriella didn’t get the spotlight she deserved. Really hoping the next goty will add more diversity to the lineup🤞Hope you don’t mind rambling comments lol my bad I could probably go on forever about AG😅

[@DisBlaine]

What a relief! I was trying to be vague about Tenney’s legacy, because it is unfortunate. Like it’s not her fault, but it is unfortunate. Haha @ rambling comments. All I do is ramble!!! I started a KZbin channel so I could go on and on about AG 😅

[@djg5950]

Last wig was the best one. The blue is a huge no and even the blonde Mary Ellen wig just doesn't go with the dark skin. I own two Tenneys because she was one of my first full priced dolls that I bought when I started collecting new dolls (wish I had bought Logan at that time). I bought the second one about a year later when they had a discount and included the guitar so I have that and the pick. I call her "lobster claw girl" but her hands don't bother me. Also, I own that purple Maplelea outfit but changed the shorts to purple leggings that came with another outfit. The gray shorts I use for the boy dolls. I really like that red jumper (I still call them jumpers, not sure what others call them) outfit and will probably purchase it. It looks really cute on the doll and better in person, I know, so it's a definite future purchase. Doesn't look that cute in Maplelea ads. Maybe it's the AG doll wearing it ? Thanks for the review.

[@DisBlaine]

I agree: the blue wig and blond bob weren’t very nice on her lol. And every time I see a comment loving Tenney, I feel relief for her! Maybe I focused too much on negative criticism. She has her fans ❤ That’s a good idea about the purple outift! I’ll see if I can mix and match. I tend to see an outift as pieces that HAVE to go together. I don’t have an eye for making a cohesive look

[@DisBlaine]

Oh and lobster claw girl??? 😂

[@agtakesover]

Tenney can totally pull off Caroline's holiday outfit - the headband works. I actually think Tenney was *very* popular. You can't throw a quarter in any direction in a suburb where I live without hitting a Tenney lol. She was just popular with children and not with hardcore collectors who were more in the know. I think she's actually very pretty and I don't mind her hands at all. (I'm glad you're harvesting her eyes to give them to 77, though. He needs those!) I love seeing the Maplelea outfits on AG dolls because I have a hard time visualizing them on AG dolls. This helps me make decisions about things I'd been on the fence about. HARD agree about the wig you chose for Evangeline! That was absolutely the best choice :)

[@DisBlaine]

Oooooh I should try the entire outift and see how I feel! My only worry is if she looks good. I’ll want Caroline’s parlor ☠️ It’s really nice to hear Tenney was popular among kids. Sometimes I feel like we’re not *supposed* to like her. I’m teetering between giving her blue eyes and dark brown eyes. I hope you liked the black and red Maplelea outfit!!! I’m really impressed with how it looks on the AG body.

[@onlyalisaawilliams]

Awesome Haul.. I have a PC Addy, and I wish I bought an anniversary as well. My Addy wears her birthday outfit during the month of April for her special day… The last wig is perfect I love it because it is a call back to #50.. It took me a minute to find a perfect #50, and she wasn’t cheap, but I needed her for my Addy face-mold collection I finally completed last year with #18, and she broke the bank, but I’m happy… Thanks for sharing your new items .

[@DisBlaine]

I love 18! The textured hair always gets me ❤️ but I don’t know if I couid chase these older dolls that cost so much. The Canadian dollar is so weak. You never know though. I’ve found other grails. Wearing the bday outift in April is a great idea! I have 2 more weeks to find her a new outift 😅

[@melangellperry5984]

Addys birthday outfit is one of my favorites. I love seeing the Maplelea outfits, so thanks for showing them. They are such high quality.

[@DisBlaine]

I LOVE the quality of Maplelea clothes! I wish I loved all their outfits, but then I’d probably have a box full of unused garments-so I take it back lol!

[@melangellperry5984]

Definitely the last wig! It’s so cute on her. My second favorite would be the 109 wig. We live long videos and I don’t mind you talking. Please don’t apologize, it’s your style and people will like it or they don’t. It’s what you do. I happen to like it so I hope you don’t change.

[@DisBlaine]

I can’t wait to show her again with the wig glued down. She looks so much better now. And I can’t believe I made it a side part after all 🥳 And thank you. I love to talk about my dolls, but I still have to adjust to the awkwardness of doing it on camera

[@OliviaReichgert-ks9kw]

I agree I love the long videos. I love watching your videos. They’re so sweet and it makes me happy your doll room tour was amazing. First off. I would love to have one of my own like that that would be so cool and I love that you have little world For your dolls because I like to make up doll situations too and I also like to give my dolls disabilities because a person with disabilities. It’s like comforting watching you. I understand that panic though let’s be honest I understand that I’ve tried recording myself was my dolls and dressing them is stressful so I get it but your videos are great lots of love Livi 💙🩵💙

[@DisBlaine]

@@OliviaReichgert-ks9kw awwww what a kind message, Livi, thank you so much! This may sound weird but I’ve tried to figure out how to work in a doll with additional needs aside from Joss. I like my doll world to look like the real one only more colourful and accepting. And don’t worry, I think this is as good as my videos are going to get lol. I’d like to improve my thumbnails, but I can’t see myself improving / changing the format of the videos themselves. I’m so glad you find comfort in my rambling love for my dolls. 🥰

[@susanperry5674]

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[@melangellperry5984]

I didn’t like Tenny when she came out because if the Gabriela controversy. I picked her up at Costco and I absolutely love her. She’s very pretty and one of the few blinds in my collection. I also have 2 Logan’s, so I got over the anger.

[@DisBlaine]

Yeah I understand. It took me a while to realize the controversy wasn’t her fault. It just took time to separate her from it I guess. But she’s lovely and unique. I like her freckle pattern

[@buffmontana4203]

I just bought but missed the sale (tsk) Maplelea Highland Dance outfit and it is beautiful! Have you ever thought of buying a Maplelea doll? I like Tenney and would get her but she is not high on my (very long) list. Enjoy her and everything you acquire. You do a wonderful job talking through your videos...it's not easy, it's a gift.

[@DisBlaine]

Awww I can relate. 2 weeks after I bought the moon cakes outift and accessories, Alexi’s entire collection went on sale for her birthday. But I love the ensemble too much to be mad. The only doll I would want is Saila or the KMF doll with her sculpt. But I would have to put her on an AG body to match my collection 🥴 I’m glad to hear others like Tenney! She gets a weird amount of hate for something that’s not her fault

[@fatimaazam6108]

Hey Blaine,Plz nooòot that wig😮.Use the Blonxe w/ side curved bang plz it's her totally. ❤ The Blonde wig fersure❤❤❤.Great video Blaine and i love ur Anniversary Addy so Beautiful i swear she's my 2nd.fav.AG Doll❤.I wish i had a bald AG Doll,maybe i should juzt buy a AG Bald doll then i won't have to do all rhe work in talking off a wig😷🤣🤣.But then I'd need to find good wig's.I ❤ all your AG Doll wig's my fav.was that Blonde wig w/ the side curved bang❤❤❤❤. Thankyou 4 sharing,❤ ur 📹. Great 📹 think i already said that😂. Warmly, Lisa

[@DisBlaine]

Oh wow, you liked the Nellie (blond) wig?? I really love it too, but I have to find another suitor. I already gave Evan her wig. I’m very purchased a couple bald dolls, but I wish they cost less than wigged dolls. It makes no sense!

[@fatimaazam6108]

​​@@DisBlaineYeah I ❤ it, don't look like Nellie's wig .Look's more like a retro Barbie wig Lol😂.Thanx Blaine Lisa

[@ladero01]

That outfit looks great on Addie. I am newish ( except for childhood catalogs and books) to AG so I have not seen all the outfits.

[@DisBlaine]

I’m not great with the outifts either - especially remembering the names. I’m even worse with TM numbers! Addy has a few wonderful outifts if you ever check out the AG wiki.

[@nanasewdear]

I like Tenney! I have two of them.

[@DisBlaine]

I’m so relieved to hear people actually like her! I’m not sure why I’ve witnessed so much hate for her.

[@nanasewdear]

@@DisBlaine She's so cute with the little freckle on her upper lip. It's a good time to pick her up for less and if you like her hand (I do) you could get a TLC doll and switch her right hand out on another doll. They do look more natural holding things.

[@DisBlaine]

@@nanasewdear that little freckle is exactly what I love! And I never realized how much I like her little curl until I had her in hand.

[@klhpensil21]

I think Tenney is gorgeous. The racism and controversy surrounding her creation are very important to talk about, and I wouldn't buy her new from American Girl. But those things aren't Tenney's fault. She's just an innocent doll. 😛

[@DisBlaine]

Yeah that’s how I feel- have beef with the company, not the doll. But also, I *think* the backlash was a bit of wake up call for AG, so in that way I can be grateful for Tenney. Not saying they can’t do a better job of including more diversity! But the small steps are in the right direction

[@CherishedDollFriends]

Hi Blaine, I know about Tenny’s controversy but I am a fan of her too. I think she is really cute! I knew it was going to be another Addy! lol. I like the Beforever Addy more because of her elaborate hairstyle. If I had her I probably wouldn’t let her hair down. I have a PC Addy in that red meet dress but she is a little TLC. Your new Addy looks adorable. You are making me want to have multiples in my historical collection. “Face plant” 😂

[@DisBlaine]

Oh good! When I read comments in my other video, I worried people were expecting a unique doll lol. For now I’m sticking to having Anni Addy change her clothes instead of ordering more dolls to wear them. Fingers crossed! And I love Tenney’s freckles! She seems more unique in person

[@nikkithompson445]

I have addy in my doll collection and I have another addy in collection and turn her into boy and made her addy doll brother Samuel

[@DisBlaine]

Her face is so nice isn’t it? All of a sudden I have so many dolls of this mold! That’s the perfect name for her brother, Samuel. I like it!

[@nailahvenable7989]

The Maplelea outfits are great I am sorry i missed the Maplelea sale. Addy is looking great in my favorite outfit. I especially love the snood. Unfortunately I don't like 109 wig i don't like the pink highlights . The last wig is the best and it does resemble #50. Thanks for the video.

[@DisBlaine]

I’m waiting for the next Maplelea sale to buy a few more pieces. I joined the email list so now I won’t miss them. The bday outift is your favourite? It looks so amazing on the anniversary doll. Something about her colors. So it is called a snood? I wasn’t sure if I was confusing pieces. And she does look like 50? I thought so but I got embarrassed on camera thinking I was wrong 😆

[@nailahvenable7989]

@@DisBlaine I love Addy's collection and have many of her pieces. I am trying to collect the Addy molds so want #45 and #50 hopefully at a decent price. I will say about your videos I love them you are genuine and relatable. Your collection is beautiful and reflects your love of your dolls continue to be you. I am new to this social media thing and find it very toxic in some ways so I stay positive and only interact with positive people. I cant wait to see your next video and I am looking out for the next Maplelea sale.

[@DisBlaine]

@@nailahvenable7989 yes there’s something very grand about her sculpt. I’m trying to resist her collection due to space, so I might have to admire pics… and change her clothes instead of buying a doll for each outfit 😅 I have an Instagram account for my Tiana collection but once I start feeling negatively about it, I stopped posting as much. I don’t want anything coming between me and my joy for dolls lol. It’s nice that you find my awkward videos relatable. I just like to talk about my dolls, so if anyone wants to listen and talk back about them 🥳

[@nailahvenable7989]

@@DisBlaine I am here for it LOL

[@ladero01]

Tenney was cute in the purple but the red and black didn't work for me on her.

[@DisBlaine]

I didn’t realize in the moment how good the purple looked on her. I’ve decided that’s her outift for now

[@Latinart]

I’m surprised that you have not bought a Tenney stage and DYI it for Claudie stage. I agree about Tenney and Logan I like their hands very unique. I have Tenney but I’m not a fan of blond dolls in general. Boring!!!

[@DisBlaine]

I was tempted to buy the stage but it was too big, so I settled for the dinky Kavi stage (for Claudie lol). I had blond hair as a kid, so I tend to like dolls with darker hair or red hair. BUT! I like to diversify my collection with blond dolls too lol. I like a bit of everything I guess

[@Monay-p7l]

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