McKenna Brooks!

Hola! So, with the press packs now being released to day, I can now update you with plenty of information! First and foremost, I did not receive a press pack, and I'm giving links to those that did and posting pictures.

Okay, first, looky here! A McKenna picture with her book.

Meet McKenna Brooks everybody!

This is a closeup on her face. Now, a reader pointed out that she will be the first doll with heart-shaped face mold, but I'd like to nicely say that Marie-Grace was the first doll with a heart-shaped face mold and McKenna, does in fact have a Josefina mold. You can see Marie-Grace below.

Next up, we have her collection! 

Here you can see one part of her set is a bar. How are you going to use this with your doll, I have no idea. But nonetheless, they look like real bars! Also, I assume the bag she's holding is part of her accessories.

This is a a very detailed loft bed set! The colors are bit too bright for my taste, I mean, lavender, lime green, dark purple, and hot pink accents? But it's cute, and she's a reader! Yay! Not a laptop or phone in sight, but instead books! :-)

Finally, here's McKenna in her leotard! It looks to be high quality, and something girls would definitely wear, but when I used to take tumbling, the gymnasts would always wear a pair of shorts with their leotard. Personally, I would prefer it that way (it would add to the outfit).

Also, the Wall Street Journal reports that the McKenna movie will be premiere in July and you can buy her for $105- they've raised the prince again!

In my opinion this is what I give McKenna:

Doll Looks: 4/5

Uniqueness: 2/5 

Storyline: 3/5

Collection: 4/5

What would you give McKenna and do you think you'll buy her?

~Gabby

(all photos and most information from here)

What I Think McKenna Will Look Like!

Hola! While I'm busy planning my American Girl trip and organizing and writing my AGP guide, I am dreaming about what McKenna (GOTY 2012) might look like. No, I'm not planning on get her, but I do like to pretend what she may look like. I photoshopped an MAG and this is what I got:

What do you think? I think she'll be pretty!

~Gabby 

American Girl and Duggar Family News!

Hey girls! 
So I don't know if you know, but it looks like the GOTY will be a gymnast! Check out the AG Place news and events for January!

In each event, there are gymnastic words such as 'stretch', 'flips', and 'cartwheels'. Also, gymnast Cathy Rigby was onset of a new rumored movie.

Also, I assume the GOTY will have light skin, blue eyes, and any color of hair! Because Jane Pettyjohn is in a new AG movie and we assume it's the GOTY 2012 movie!

This is Jade Pettyjohn! On her IMDb page, it says 'Untitled American Girl Project', so she must be the young star. Also, you may wonder why I said 'any color of hair'. Mainly because blonde hair is easy to dye and AG has dyed young actresses before (they dyed Shailene Woodley's hair). You can vote for what you think the GOTY will look like! (Last time I did this poll the results were: red hair, light skin, and brown eyes!)

As for Duggar news, Michelle and Jim Bob Duggar of TLC's 19 Kids & Counting, are expecting their 20th child! I don't know about you but I love their show and their sweet family! I am very happy for them! Do you watch 19 Kids & Counting?

Happy Tuesday!

~Gabby

Contest Winner!

Hey! First, I just want to say, please be respectful to the winners. Everyone did an amazing job, so I gave everyone a honorable mention. I hope you had fun with this contest regardless of your place. :-)


Honorable Mentions:


Cutest Nature Lover: Sheabuilder and Carlie
Most Ambitious Artist: Emma and Sydney
Coolest Blind Doll: Lily and April
Cutest Country Girl: Katelyn and Jackie
Sweetest Photographer: Hannah and Haley
Sweetest Helper: Katie and Maggie
Most Inspirational Girl: Savie and Teaghan
Cutest Geek: Caelen and Zoe (e-mail entry)




Now for top 3.........


3rd Place:

KJo with Nancy Andrews!
I really loved what a great detective Nancy was and I'm sure she would be a great seller and role model for girls. Way to go! 


Here's your award: 

2nd Place:

Makala with Capri Zhang!

I really liked how she was trying to be herself and a great photographer! Also, she's really cute and great photoshopping! Great job! Please e-mail for you blog header. Here's your award:

And for 1st Place..............

Emma with Delaney!

I loved this entry because she's such an inspiring, determined, and ambitious doll. I really liked her story and she's a blonde! Please e-mail me for your header and hoodie. Here's your award:

Thank you all for entering! I had so much fun judging and organizing this contest and I can't wait to do it next year too!

~Gabby 

My Dream GOTY {Contest Below}

Hi! I am so impressed with the response from my contest that I decided to show what my dream GOTY would look like. Also, you can learn more about her by reading her book 'back covers' and profile for more info.


Meet Aubree
Meet Aubree Duncan, an inspring girl growing up in Atlanta, Georgia. Aubree loves to act and can't wait to perform for others. She's an only child- until her mom finds out she's expecting triplets. Aubree knows she needs to help her mom and dad, but her drama club needs her. Soon she finds herself stuck with lots trouble. Read Meet Aubree to find out what happens next!


The Show Must Go On, Aubree!
With three new little sisters (Harper, Paige, and Julia) and being elected Drama Club president, Aubree finds herself having more fun than ever! But when her best friend Elise shows real acting talent, Aubree invites her in the Drama Club, but then finds out she can't afford it. Can Aubree help Elise, run the Drama Club, and spend time with her family? Find out in The Show Must Go On, Aubree!


Profile:
Name: Aubree Lynn Duncan
Home: Atlanta Georgia
Best Friend: Elise Rider
Hobby: Acting
Facial Features: Wavy red hair, brown eyes, freckles, Josefina Mold (not shown)
Family: Dad, Mom, and triplet sisters: Harper, Paige, and Julia


Her friend Elise would also be made into a doll. (Caramel hair, brown-eyed doll above)


So what do you think?
~Gabby