Hi guys! Claire AGFrostedPink here! So, as all you doll lovers know, the new GOTY out is Saige. So I am going to give you MY opinion on what I think of her! Please note that this is only my opinion on this doll. If you disagree, that is okay. I will post a Saige Poll later. So, let's start!
First is her set of Pajamas. I like the pants of these, and the slippers too, but I don't like the shirt. I personally don't LIKE long sleeves for my dolls, and I said that in a different post, but this shirt I really didn't like. I don't like the color, and hate the design on it. Plus, it all doesn't exactly match, if you ask me. I also do not think the slippers would stay on, even though they are pretty awesome! And it's too bad this outfit is only $24, because that is pretty low!
Next is the actual Saige doll, her dress, and book. So I really like the looks and features of this doll, because AG almost never comes out with a doll with red hair, blue eyes, and freckles. Really, there are probably only two, Lindsey and Mia. I was hoping this doll would be Hispanic, but I still think she is pretty cute! I also like that her hair is long. I do not like her ring because I think it is too big and bulky, and it would be hard to fit on because the dolls fingers are pretty much smooshed together. The dress is very cute though. I like the color of it, and the boots are darling!
The parade outfit is next. I don't particually like this outfit, either. The pattern on the shirt is not my style, and the boots don't exctly fit with the outfit. I would think they would be pink, like the shirt and belt and helmet. i don't really like the hats, but I'll talk about that down below. The jeans are cute though, and the belt is adorable. $20 just for the outfit really isn't that bad, also! So although this is a good price, I don't think it would be very good quality.
The helmet and sun hat. I don't really like hats for my dolls, but I get the point of making some for your doll. I like the sun hat, and I think it has pretty colors. The bead on it really brings the pink out of the outfit! I just don't like the string that goes around their neck. I know it might help keep it on, but I don't think it's very flattering or nice. The helmet is ugly! I'm sorry, but I really hate it. And $20 JUST for a pair of two hats? two words. NO. WAY. That is a crazy amount of money, and it looks like the helmet and hat would be hard to put on, also! So I think these two items really flopped.
Saige's Sparkle Dress. This is sooooo cute, I think! The outfit is hot pink(SQUEAL!) and I think the gold pixie dust gives it a great look! The boots are precious, and go soo well with the dress! The lace around the dress is a little tight, and looks like it might be hard to get on, but other than that, it looks great! But.........there is a spaghetti strap on the side with her hair over it. I think AG did that on purpose so that girls would just think it was the same sleeve on both sides, but it really isn't. I saw it in the book, because it just came out at Target, and it's a spaghetti strap. That made me really disappointed, but other then that, it's a pretty cute outfit! I might even consider getting it(if it wasn't $30)!
Next is Saige's dog. I think this dog is EXTREMELY adorable, and if I didn't already have two AG dogs, I would definitely get this! I have met dogs like this before, and they are also very sweet! The colors are nice, and I think they picked a nice color for the leash. It seems to go very well with the dog's colors! So over all, I think AG really scored big for this item, and $24 is actually a good price, because normal AG pets are only $20. So for only four dollars extra AND it's the GOTY's dog, I think this is great! I would definitely get it if I didn't already have Pepper and Coconut!
Her painting set comes next! I don't really like this item, because It would probably be too big and take up too much space. Though the pictures are cute, and actually adorable and well thought out, I don't exactly know if I would be wanting to purchase this item. $48 is a lot for it, and I think I could make the exact same thing by myself. To make it, you could just use an easel that comes with Doll School and Doll Restaraunt, and you could make your own pictures or print them out. You can make a pastel by using cardboard and paint, and paintbrushes by coffee straws and fake fur or hair. So I will not be purchasing this item.
Saige's Horse. I don't exactly like AG horses, because I don't think they are that exciting. You can use pets a lot easier, and it seems this horse would take up a lot of room. I don't exactly like the colors of it too. It reminds me of when someone spits out an oreo. I used to have a doll horse too, and it was extremely big and, pretty much useless, if you ask me. But the saddle is cute and so is the timer and treats. But $138 JUST for a horse, saddle, and paper treat bag and plastic timer? Three words. Way. Too. Much.
And last, is her hot air balloon. I'll start out with positives. I think the colors are nice, and the blue in it is a really nice blast of color, and the flowers are amazing! The map and camera are adorable, and so is the bag. Also, I think it is a very.......diferent idea to make a hot air balloon, because they have never made a hot air balloon for a doll before, and I think it was a great idea! Plus, the basket looks great !Now on to the negatives. Though I said I liked the features of the big balloon, it would take up TONS of room, and you wouldn't use it very much. I mean, you use doll pets on a regular basis with your dolls. But a humongous doll HOT AIR BALLOON to use? Like using a doll horse, you might use it about 10% of your doll playings. But it doesn't exactly have a point to it. The binoculars look a little bit cheepy to me, and I don't exactly like the colors of the binoculars. They also seem like they would chip easily, and break off. Plus, $150 for it, and it's probably even plastic? EXPENSIVE, DUDE!
So There you have it! Everything you need to know what I think about Saige's collection. Enjoy!
