Popcorn and Potato Chips: Z's Debut

It is a gorgeous day in the San Francisco Bay Area and it was a perfect day for a perfect drive in perfect spring weather (sunshine!) to American Girl Place San Francisco.

I went to AGPSF knowing I probably would bring home the poppet girl Z, Popcorn and the Filming Accessories...

The store was understandably quiet for a Thursday morning, though I saw a few mother-and-daughter/s visiting the store and lingering over Z's display.

Z's main display area was pretty compact. The four-cube kiosk held her entire collection.

So Z was cute as expected. In some ways I was underwhelmed by the four-cube display. I think we are used to large character debuts like for Tenney or a BeForever consisting of 5+ outfits and at least one giant display piece like Tenney's Stage and Dressing Room or Maryellen's 1950s Diner Set.

But in spite of the more compact size of the collection, like many prior new character doll debuts, I find I react to the whole venture like potato chips... you can't stop at one.

Remember, the idea was to pick up Z, Popcorn and the Filming Accessories...

Here's what came home! What's in the big red bag? What's that huge box under the bag?

I can't wait to play with the Desk Set!

The Desk Set comes in a utilitarian cardboard box that can be used directly for shipping--but it is now a bright red and displays a huge image of what is inside. Don't count on being able to mail order this item and have your children (or husband) unaware of its contents! (This new non-discreet packaging style is noted on AG's website as well.)

Poppet Z, Popcorn and Filming Accessories came home with us today. But also her Accessory Set (white jacket, hat, scarf, and funky orange glasses) and that fun Desk Set.

I just love looking at a new poppet still in her box!

No new name for Poppet Z just yet but we heartily welcome her to her forever home!

Who and what will be coming home this spring for you?

An All-Z Countdown and Celebration!

Wednesday 3:00PM

According to social media, Z is temporarily sold out on Amazon from pre-orders!

No word when Amazon will restock--but it may mean people will need to order directly from AG for now.

Tuesday 10:35PM

Just 24 hours until Z's official debut!

We will be featuring all Z all the rest of the week and weekend, so check the updates here as they develop!

First up--Z is available for pre-order on Amazon. Order quick for debut day home delivery!

Additionally, Z's "perma-panty" status is all but confirmed in the fine print. Note there is no note of her outfit ensemble including underwear, which means they are absent (lol) but more likely permanently attached as part of her fabric torso construction.

Nanea's Fluff of a Pup

Who is this scruffy new friend?

Photos used courtesy of and with permission by @adoreamericangirladult

This pup seems to be Nanea's pet, as featured on the front cover of her second book, Hula for the Home Front. Thanks to @adoreamericangirladult we get an up close view of this fuzzy guy!

It looks to be a terrier mix, perhaps with a shade of poodle? A yorkie-poo? The dog has embroidered eyes, though is mostly a mop of grey and off-white fur.

The pup comes with a brown tone collar.

Even though the pup is more fur than form, I think he's adorable. Then again, I have two yorkies and this little guy reminds me of them just a bit.

Does this pup come home with you, too?

Nanea Book Covers!

These are beautiful!

Credit for finding these stock images go to American Girl Wiki as well as American Girl Doll News for pointing her viewers to AG Wiki!

BeForever News: Aloha! Nanea

Nanea Mitchell won't be released until August 24th, but we are learning more and more about her character and story. In case you have not seen the book descriptions yet for Nanea!

What do you think will be part of Nanea's collection based on her story? Speculations below...

Looking at Nanea's story descriptions...

"Dip in her paddle"

The ocean waters are likely a big part of her culture and her lifestyle. I feel that AG has done the kayak thing rather recently--maybe some something more indigenous related like a double-canoe? (For that matter, has AG ever done a canoe of any sort? I would love to see a BeForever Native American with a canoe!)

"Grandparents' market" & "Victory Garden"

Food items and settings seem to be a big hit at AG--perhaps a vegetable/fruit/food stall? How about gardening supplies--that would be adorable!

"Nanea turns to hula"

I would be shocked if Nanea does not get a hula outfit!

"Back to School"

Almost every BeForever doll has school supplies--it seems likely to see something school-themed for Nanea. Lunch box? Books? Recess play items?

So what will be Nanea's Big Ticket Item? A Market Stall would be an easy guess--but I am hoping to be more surprised by something unique. 

What do you want to see as part of Nanea's collection?

Wow! Winter Holiday 2017

And now for something completely different!

I need this! I see the AG star at the neck and it is listed as AG--but I have no idea if it for the TM line, the WW line, or just a cute stuffed holiday themed animal. It is listed as 25 cm tall (approximately 10 in) so it is a bit small for the TM line but probably just right for WW.

AG might have missed on a few of the recent pets in terms of wonky faces (Gabriela's cat Maya and even Melody's dog Bo), but this reindeer is super cute.

And more holiday fun below!

Sequins! I love sequins.

This outfit seems like standard TM Holiday Dress fare, but I also think Nashville star Tenney would look adorable in this.

ETA: An eagle eye spied that the holiday dress is made of a mishmash of materials from past released dresses and outfits--so is this a random prototype or perhaps another PWP for the holiday season?

Are you ready for Holidays 2017!? I can't wait!

Expected release for these items would be in the September/October time frame. Both are a big yes from me--which is exciting since in 2016 I bought zero of AG's TM Holiday Dresses.

Z's Whole World