June Tunes: New Items for Tenney and Logan?

Will the summer release on June 22nd feature new outfits for Tenney and Logan?

I have been waiting forever for this sequined dress ensemble.

I like the sharp contrast of the faux velvet red jacket. Mix and match heaven.

The versatility of the red jacket becomes apparent when looking at the cover of Tenney's fourth book (not due out until September 26). Here we see how it can be used as mid-weight outer winter wear. The knit ca and pom are adorable and if AG doesn't make it I may have to search on Etsy for a talented yarnster.

Logan also looks to get a much needed wardrobe change. I love how grown up the outfit it, keeping more with the 14+ crowd.

June is looking good!

The Backside of the Story

Remember the "B" side of vinyl albums?

With all the rolling changes in the cloth torso construction and design it is now the new normal to take a look at the backside of the dolls to note any changes.

For my Tenney and Logan dolls it was not so much the construction or design of the torso that changed but for one doll, the fabric itself.

My Tenney doll, bought on debut day, features the familiar classic cloth torso with backside horizontal darts for a rounded firm shape. Her cloth is the familiar course weave.

My Logan doll, also bought on debut day, features the classic torso design with horizontal darts--but the fabric seems slightly different. The end of the dart (the furthest point from the vertical center seam) actually puckers and is more pointy with the new fabric and gives Logan's side-cheeks a less rounded shape and transition around the side. 

Upon inspection, the Logan fabric seems slicker and closer to a polyester feel as well as potentially thinner though I make no claims on the comparative strength or longevity between the two fabrics. (Note the color variation in the two photos is more due to camera lighting issues.)

Most noticeable is that instead of the clearly defined cross-hatched weave of Tenney's torso (left) Logan's weave is much tighter.

I did a quick comparison between Tenney and one of my more recent dolls, Samantha who was bought in 2013. Tenney's fabric weave and weight matches my Samantha doll's torso fabric. Logan's fabric is something new.

Late addition: Several people on other boards are identifying the new fabric being used as polished cotton broadcloth which is what OG seems to use. Consensus is that this fabric is less durable.

Tenney and Logan Homecoming

Fun at AGPSF at the Tenney and Logan debut!

And at the end of all of and returning with us home is... tah-dah!

I was surprised it all fit in the one America Girl shopping bag. The majority of the purchase today was Tenney and Logan and accessories, but Kit and Maryellen also each got a new outfit as well. 

While Tenney was planned, I honestly did not make the final decision to purchase Logan until this morning as my husband and I drove together to the store. I was talking out loud in the car about the pros and cons of getting Logan, the two main set of issues being "I don't need a Logan. I am already buying a lot today. I could live with not getting a Logan." vs "Logan may not be around long. He's pretty special being the first boy. I think he would make a great manager (not canon, renamed, etc.) for Tenney's career."

So after all this babbling I turned to my husband as he was driving and asked him straight up if I should get Logan. He just smiled and chuckled and said yes, I probably should get Logan. Lol.

There are more outfits I hope to get for Tenney and Logan, especially the unreleased outfits seen in some of the American Girl marketing materials. Logan needs the bomber jacket and Tenney needs that black sequin dress!

Look at those cute faces! I can't wait to get them out of their boxes.

A Tenney Country Countdown!

Less than 12 hours until Tenney and Logan and Felicity GO LIVE!!

Wednesday 5:02PM CST

Felicity images used by permission of owner

Wednesday 4:51PM CST

Early look at Kit's Mini Golf Dress--it comes in a real box with tissues! Thank you, Joy Coomer!

Wednesday 2:44PM CST

More stock images and scenes keep appearing!

I am curious to find out the price of Tenney's Teal Guitar. I was guessing $48, but then in AG's Live Presentation on Facebook yesterday it seemed the guitar also plays a recorded song and that has me mentally bumping up the price even higher. 

Wednesday 2:40PM CST

Poppets & Posies plans to be at the American Girl Store tomorrow to enjoy the debut, take pictures, and melt her credit cards from overuse.

Keep tuned! Any and all late breaking news will be added to this post.

Tenney Country: More Outfits!

A flashy sequined dress and silver sandals for Tenney! (Must have!)

And Logan gets a leather-like bomber jacket!

Updates on Logan & New Doll Rumor

Be sure to check out an possible new doll rumor at end of post!

If one was quick and awake on social media Sunday they got to see several leaked images of Logan Everett. Some of his images can be found via the #tenneygrant tag on Instagram.

The two main images were the back of Logan's doll box and another photo of a cluster of Logan and Tenney dolls out of boxes standing next to each other.

Observations

Logan is real.

He has the Kaya mold (closed mouth instead of open mouth smile) in a light vinyl. His wig style is a short brown wig with side part and brushed back bangs. As noted by others, his wig is not the "Bieber" wig style of long hanging front bangs of most custom boys. Looks like brown eyes.

Logan appears to have the same modified hands that Tenney has and thus he will also be able to hold a guitar--though not sure if the teal with roses guitar is his style.

Logan stands next to his drum kit--a snare and base drum was visible.

His meet outfit his the Play Loud tee, plaid shirt, black jeans and grey sneakers. He probably also comes with the grey boy briefs that were found earlier.

Logan's box style is similar to Gabriela's and Tenney's new box style.

No official word on release date for Logan, but February 16th continues to be the most repeated rumor.

NEW RUMOR

AG is considering creating Tenney's best friend, Jaya Mitra. This is a very unsubstantiated rumor at this time.

A Grand Ol' Tenney Grant Line Up

Plaids, ruffles and lace!

Thank you to Cdaizybug for sharing the photo of her poppets modeling possible Tenney (and Logan!) outfits. It is so wonderful to see the outfits on real models.

I have to say of the line up, I am liking the white lace top and peach tulle skirt ensemble the most. 

Will Tenney's meet outfit be one of the ensembles from above or perhaps her "Sing Your Story" orange tee? I am leaning towards her orange tee at the moment.

While I like the white lace top and peach tulle skirt ensemble probably the best at this time and would love for it to be her meet outfit, I don't see it happening, especailly if it is paired up with the sparkle boots. It seems more like a "Special Occasions" type outfit.

A Brief on Logan Everett

I've been waiting for one more piece of boy clothing for Logan Everett and voila!

Logan seems to be a done deal. Tell me these are not boy briefs! 

Will this be Logan's meet outfit?

It seems more likely that the plaid shirt would be part of Logan's meet as the color schemes of the shirt and the briefs compliment each other.

And the dark denim jeans I thought would be so cool for Tenney work equally as well for Logan and seem a logical choice for his meet outfit. I need these jeans for my girl poppets!

American Boy! The Case for Logan Everett

It's a boy!

It's happening!

The case is growing loud and actual for AG to release its first 18" boy doll named Logan Everett.

The speculation on the many social media platforms is that Logan Everett will be American Girl's first 18" boy doll to be released as part of the new modern Contemporary Series on February 9, 2017 along with Tenney Grant.

Logan is a friend of Tenney and both play in the same music (country music?) band together. Logan is a drummer while Tenney is a singer-songwriter whose primary instruments are guitar and banjo.

Both Logan and Tenney will have a new hand mold that allows them to hold their instruments. There are mixed rumors over whether this also means jointed hands or wrists.

Logan will have a drum set as an accessory. Tenney a guitar and banjo. (Squeeeee!)

While Tenney is blonde, Logan will have brown hair.

Looking for more clues to confirm Logan's arrival...

I originally thought this plaid shirt would be for Tenney and dismissed the anomaly of the shirt buttoning left-over-right which is traditionally shirts for men and boys fasten. I assumed it was a prototype mistake. But what if this is a shirt for Logan? An actual "boy" shirt?

Well, my next objection would be the vanity tag of "American Girl" on the lower hem. However, this photo could still be of a prototype and a tag of "American Boy" could be substituted (see Trademarks above) or AG could still just stick with "American Girl" and let Logan cope.

I also thought the Play Loud! Tee was for Tenney, but look at that fully kitted out drum set! Perhaps a band tee for Logan?

Wow! I can't wait for more details!