New Year's Eve 2016-2017 Live-Blog! (Gabriela's Release!)

New Year's Eve Live-Blog 2016-2017

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Hey, everybody! As you could probably guess by the title, I'll be counting down to 2017 (read: new GotY!) with my first ever live-blog! Keep refreshing this page to see the latest updates!

9:40 A.M.

14h, 19m to go

While we wait, I thought I'd mention what I got for Christmas. I got a bunch of great stuff and I'm so grateful for it all. The AG stuff I got was:

-Two AG Megabloks figures

-Josefina's Party Outfit

-Samantha's Holiday Set (shared with Hazel and Reid)

I also got an Amazon gift card, and if you know me, you know I'll use it for doll stuff!

10:13 A.M.
13h, 45m to go

I forgot to mention this earlier, but let me know in the comments if you'd like to see a review or a more detailed look at any of the new items I got!

Anyway, apparently someone on the internet named Kira Roy already received their Gabriela catalog! I'm not sure if I have permission to use the images of the catalog, but you can see them all on the blog Poppets & Posies. They're also doing a live-blog, and they've got some great info up. P&P's very observant Laura Isabella Noelle has compiled a collection and price list for Gabby, which is as follows:

Gabriela Doll and Book $115
Gabriela's Accessories $28
Gabriela's Earrings $16
Gabriela's Creative Studio Set $58
Gabriela's Rehearsal Outfit $28
Gabriela's Tap Shoes $16
Gabriela's Showtime Kit $34
Gabriela's PJs $24
Gabriela's Sparkling Sequins Outfit $32
Gabriela's Performance Case $48
Gabriela's Cat $22

Gabriela's PJs for Girls $40
Gabriela's Slippers for Girls $22
Gabriela's Sweater for Girls (includes tank) $42
Indigo Leggings for Girls $24

Thanks, Laura!

And don't forget, we're expecting some releases for Truly Me and Bitty Baby!

12:10 pm
11h, 48m to go

Hazel and I are trying to name our new Megabloks figures. Hazel's are: [pictures: AG]




I have these two:

Any name suggestions? I'll keep you posted!

2:24 pm
9h, 34m to go 

As the hour count ticks into single digits, I'm getting more and more excited! It's Lea's last day, so good-bye, Lea! And hello, Gabby! 

7:54 pm
4h, 5m to go

Just a quick update to let you know I haven't forgotten about the countdown! I'll be continuing this all the way til midnight, and report on the new releases, so stay tuned!

11:42 pm
17m to go 

With just minutes to go, the Internet is getting very excited! I can just feel it! Millions of people at their computers, refreshing the AG homepage each minute...

January 1st
Countdown complete! 

Happy new year, everyone! Go check out the new releases on AG's site!



I wish all my friends, family, and fans awesome adventures in the new year!
Lissie

P.S. A post about the new releases is coming later today!
P.P.S. Have you heard about the craziness with the new box design? WWs now have it too! Check it out here.

Happy Holidays 2016!

Hey, everyone!

I know I haven't been posting much lately because I've been so busy with school, but I wanted to stop by to wish all my fans and friends a very merry Christmas, or Hanukah, or whatever else you celebrate. And in case I don't get around to posting again before then, happy new year too!

Smiles, Lissie

P.S. Have you seen the latest leaks of Gabby and her collection? Underwhelmed...

Playtime with the WellieWishers! - A photostory

I needed to take a picture to enter AmericanGirlFan's holiday photo contest. And I ended up with a whole photostory with those adorable Wellies! Enjoy!

 "I'll buy that brick from you," Willa offered. "But not for ten studs. How about seven?"

 "Okay," said Emerson, counting bricks.

 "Deal!"

 Willa smiled at her minifigure and stood it on the brick.

 Willa and Emerson were playing with their LEGO.

They had been planning to follow a manual and build the building it described, but somehow the game had morphed into a brick-trading adventure over the building's foundation.

 Willa was about to make her minifigure make another offer when a pair of large, mismatched, fuzzy-socked feet came up.

 "Hey, girls," said Lissie.

 "Hi, Mommy!"

"Girls, can you sort the laundry for me?"
"Okay."

 As soon as Lissie left, Willa looked at the laundry pile, her hazel eyes glowing.

 And then she began to pull out clothes.

 "Dress-up in the 18-inchers' stuff!" She pulled on their new sneakers over her birdie slippers.

 Emmie grinned...

 And soon they were all dressed up! Willa wore their sneakers and parrot romper while Emerson donned a sundress and snow mittens.

 "This is fun!"

(Lissie's note: Isn't Willa just adorable in Lea's pajamas?)

 "I wish Aunt Miranda could see me in these!" Willa remarked.

 "We could draw a picture," Emerson suggested.

 "Okay! And we'll send it to Aunt Miranda for a Christmas present!"

So they got out the markers and a piece of paper.

 "Let's color!"

 "What are those greenish lumps on your head?" Emerson asked when Willa stopped drawing.
"My bunny ears!"
"Oh, right! Now let me draw me!"

 The final drawing was adorable!

 "Merry Christmas, Aunt Miranda!"



For my entry for the contest, I went with the above picture, but with some minor edits:

Thanks for reading!
Lissie