Comments on: Leaked – Wellie Wishers Dolls!

By: Paula Mcquade

Paula Mcquade — Mon, 21 Nov 2016 05:30:07 +0000

I think the concept is brilliant. I'm going to give one to someone very special to me. Thanks

By: Julia Ehlers

Julia Ehlers — Thu, 25 Aug 2016 15:04:26 +0000

They took away all of the boy dolls in the bitty Twins line just to make room for the Wellie wishers. I’m a little angry, what if a little boy wants to be a dad and wants a doll too? You know what I mean? – Eight-year-old concerned customer

By: Ann

Ann — Sun, 19 Jun 2016 19:16:53 +0000

I read a blog some time ago in which the writer was ranting about how destructive young girls are with their dolls. She notes that she sees these girls dragging their AG doll around like a stuffed animal or rag doll. She goes on to say that people should not buy a doll or any toy for a child who does not have the maturity to take care of whatever it is. She got all kinds of applause for her stand. If you’ve ever looked at AG dolls on eBay or even YouTube videos of some dolls that are trying to be rescued, I think you can’t help but see her point. I wonder how many AG dolls end up at the AG hospital with the staff horrified at what they see . . . So, what I noticed about the WellieWishers is 1st) They don’t have sleep/closing eyes. 2nd) Their hair looks simple and manageable. 3rd) They look like pictures of my granddaughter and her friends at her 5-7 birthday parties. As far as quality: I am sure that their vinyl is of better quality than some but probably doesn’t pick up the dyes from fabric as easily as an AG classic. I can’t see their body, but they may have a completely vinyl (or plastic) body so all that dragging around isn’t going to rip them to shreds. Also, Im thinking that they can’t be ruined by being around water. I think American Girl is trying to give these girls a cute little playmate, that can withstand their little owners “care” – American Girl doesn’t make “collectable” dolls – the buyers have.

By: Dianna Wood

Dianna Wood — Sun, 19 Jun 2016 15:32:54 +0000

It would appear that they were inspired by the “Tree Change” doll frenzy (only made larger). The faces are similar and the boot idea would also indicate this was were the idea came from. Like the idea – but would prefer the clothes be made from more natural fibers. The clothes look so polyester/rayon – cheap.

By: Joan Robtison

Joan Robtison — Sat, 18 Jun 2016 11:17:29 +0000

I have a 5yr old and 3 yr old granddaughters that I’ve bought the AG dolls and they are big for the girls to handle but they love them. The youngest thought the biddy baby was also too big for her so I look forward to see what they think of the Wellie Wishers. To me they look like AG doll’s little sister.

By: American Girl Doll Artist

American Girl Doll Artist — Fri, 17 Jun 2016 11:43:16 +0000

In reply to joy4thelord. They don't look too bad, to me, but they are thin. I agree about the price. Their hair is rumored to be rooted, and their eyes do not open and close. No one knows for sure yet if they have cloth bodies or not like the rest of the AG dolls. LOL! I got it stuck in my head as well. :)

By: joy4thelord

joy4thelord — Fri, 17 Jun 2016 07:12:55 +0000

Is it just me or do the waists on these dolls look anorexic? I am very concerned. I have seen some pics of AG dolls that don’t do the character justice. So they might be cute but not for $60.00. Maybe for $35.00. I bought my daughter one of Walmart’s My Life little sisters doll. She hates it. She won’t play with it. I think better to stick with the mini dolls line for our young girls that are not ready for a big doll yet. The song is catchy though. I hope I can get it out of my head soon. :/

By: Tabby

Tabby — Thu, 16 Jun 2016 16:26:26 +0000

My 6 year old said they “look dumb and why????” And ” I think they are “yucky cheap looking and ridiculous!” “they seem like they’d break” lol

By: Cyndi

Cyndi — Thu, 16 Jun 2016 16:14:19 +0000

These dolls are adorable. They look like H4H dolls that my daughter loves. The Wellie concept is cute. My 7 year old has been wearing her rain boots everywhere this summer and would probably love a doll that does the same. The outfits are cute. Also reminds me of how my daughter dresses herself. Very colorful. If they are not too pricey, I think they will be a hit with little girls.

By: kittymeow

kittymeow — Sun, 28 Feb 2016 17:18:45 +0000

Hmmm…they’re cute, but there’s just something about them that doesn’t seem “American Girl”-y enough. I don’t know. And also, it looks like their heads are kind of unnaturally tilted, at least for some of the dolls.