American Girl

[Itcheeee]

So I finally got my beloved childhood Molly and a bunch of her clothes from my family today. Turns out she has more issues then just the wig, and is in need of some serious TLC.
Including missing her glasses which are not cheap to replace.
An off-brand much less harsh magic eraser cleaned her skin up beautifully after the picture was taken, but couldn't remove the blue marker stain on her cheek. And also the back of one ankle but that won't show very often.
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Wig is being replaced, but I didn't remember just -how- bad her original one was.
Two specks of paint chipped off an eyelid, though when I display her that will probably never be a problem.
And the main thing...her one leg is hanging 3-4 inches too low, the cord seems to be wearing heavily. Not sure if I'll be able to do much about that, I don't really want to mess up taking the entire torso apart. :S

[sailorstitch]

She needs to be restrung. Another easy fix. I've done it once. Seach YouTube for videos on "how to restring an AG". You should be able to get all the supplies at your local hardware store.

For the ink stains, treat it the same way you would stains on a MLP.

sailorstitch

[Taxel]

If you're too squeamish to restring (I sure am!) you could look into local doll clubs. They might have someone who knows how and could fix her up for you.

[lovesbabysquirmy]

FREE SHIPPING CODE!!!

THROUGH OCT. 31
Simply spend $100+ and enter 1016FS at checkout!
AG Rewards members: Spend just $75+ and enter AGR1016 at checkout.

[scarletjul]

Don't know if anyone else has spotted this yet, but the Samantha doll is available as a gift set at Costco for $120 right now.  I was super excited to spot her; I didn't have Samantha yet. 

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Costco also has a Slumber Party gift set for $40 and a Bitty Baby set (wth doll) for $100.

[Taxel]

WOW!!! That's an amazing deal!!!

[lovesbabysquirmy]

Oh yes, the U.S. Costco stores have some amazing package deals at holidays.  They also used to sell AG gift cards for 20% off....

Sadly none of this is available to Canadians...  even though we have Costco. 

[Itcheeee]

Thanks for all the advice. After watching a few re-string videos I couldn't believe how easy it looked. And if I mess up, it won't really hurt anything. I ordered plenty of supplies and should have her fixed soon I also finally found a wig for Molly aswell! 

And those Costco deals are amazing. I really want the Samantha and Bitty sets but I already have the dolls :s Well, the original versions of them. But I really don't need duplicates with slightly different moulds.
I hear they have exclusive pets at Costco too? I'm so tempted to attempt to get onto my local store now lol
No idea if my membership is any good anymore after a year of not using it.

[scarletjul]

Thanks for all the advice. After watching a few re-string videos I couldn't believe how easy it looked. And if I mess up, it won't really hurt anything. I ordered plenty of supplies and should have her fixed soon I also finally found a wig for Molly aswell! 

And those Costco deals are amazing. I really want the Samantha and Bitty sets but I already have the dolls :s Well, the original versions of them. But I really don't need duplicates with slightly different moulds.
I hear they have exclusive pets at Costco too? I'm so tempted to attempt to get onto my local store now lol
No idea if my membership is any good anymore after a year of not using it.

Good luck with restringing and re-wigging your Molly doll!  Let us know how it goes - I have a doll that needs both, as well, but I'm too nervous to attempt it. 

As for the Costco set, it's the first year I've ever seen Costsco carry the full size doll items.  Last year, they only had the gift cards (and this year, they don't have the gift cards - at least mine doesn't.)  If you don't want the doll and only want the outfits...  it's almost still worth it.  You can re-sell the Samantha doll on eBay for probably around $30 and still keep the outfits.  It just depends on if you want the hassle of trying to sell the doll. 

Unless you know someone you can give the doll to.     

[Pearlinbloom]

I think they might have had a similar bundle for Caroline before she was archived. I wonder if the red dress will show up at regular ag stores or online on its own.

[Taxel]

Does anyone have Costco Samantha's SKU (I think that's what its called), or can anyone ask on AG Playthings for me? I want to try asking for her for Christmas and any info I can get for the lazy buyer will help my chances haha.

[lovesbabysquirmy]

Does anyone have Costco Samantha's SKU (I think that's what its called), or can anyone ask on AG Playthings for me? I want to try asking for her for Christmas and any info I can get for the lazy buyer will help my chances haha.

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[Taxel]

Thank you! <3

[lovesbabysquirmy]

Thank you! <3

Happy to enable!    I can't wait to see your Samantha!

[Taxel]

I really really hope you can! Haha. Samantha was the doll I wanted when I was like 8. I'm desperately hoping I can find a way to make this deal happen. Its just way too good! If she was available online it would be a lot easier (said lazy gift buyer will generally only put in enough effort for online orders even if its waaay more expensive that way) but fingers crossed anyways. We have a Costco an hour or two away and one in California where we're visiting in December so I have some options.


And while I'm here I should post photos of my sloth! I got him a little while ago at Kohl's. He's perfect in every way <3 So perfect that my boyfriend wants one for Christmas, haha!
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