Lol-sounds funny-huh? Anyway-I have Jess for my oldest daughter put away-and I did not get her travel accessories. The reason is-her sister is a year younger and will get AGOT #25 at the same time. I know that the younger one would go crazy over Toshi-and would be very jealous over the fluffy green friend that holds on. They both already have Coconut and Licorice-and I think there would also be issues with the camera and water bottle. So-I'm tossing around the idea of getting them both Jess accessories for their dolls and maybe having Toshi and Poshi-lol. What do you think? Should I skip them all together-or get them each a set? Sigh-I hate decisions. [img]smile.gif[/img] Thanks for listening. [img]smile.gif[/img]
Allison
If you actually want to buy the set for both girls, I say go for it! Nothing wrong with buying accessories for another girl, IMO; I've seen a lot of dolls wearing Jess's Meet Outfit, and as far as I know, lightning has neither struck the girls, nor the dolls. [img]smile.gif[/img]
(I'm not a big enabler, though; if you don't think either of your girls need accessories, you can skip them altogether. [img]wink.gif[/img] )
I know there are a lot of purists on the board. However, I think that if you buy stuff for a limited edition doll and use them for another TODAY doll or other limited edition doll, I think that's OK. The important thing is that their items stay true to the time period of the doll. At least for an adult collector. For a child, the child should be able to do what she pleases and use her own imagination regardless of any rules.
That's why I think Samantha and Nellie should be able to share things(especially since they're sisters!), as well as Felicity and Elizabeth. I even think that Molly(and Emily when released) can share some things with Kit, and even Kirsten can share a couple of things depending on what they are with Addy. I think as an adult that if the time periods stay consistent, mixing and matching a little is OK depending on what it is.
Now, I don't agree with Molly wearing Felicity's things or Samantha wearing Kaya's things because the time periods are too far apart and a 1940s girl in a colonial gown doesn't look appropriate. The exception is Halloween, Purim and doll plays/performances, where costumes are worn so anything goes in that case, I think.
<font color="#33CCCC" size="1">[ July 17, 2006 09:25 PM: Message edited by: Diamond Dragon ]</font>
I would buy them both one. Toshi is so cute and my twins just love them! We only bought one set, but they have a few other animals to play with, but since my girls are twins they like differ things.
It all depends what time period and personalities you've given the dolls. I think of Kaya and Josefina in the same time period, Kaya wears Josefina's clothing sometimes. [img]smile.gif[/img]
Polly Marie
Yay-thanks guys-I'll get them both one. I have a return order here-so I was trying to decide if I should "exchange" for new stuff before I boxed it up. I'm definitely keeping both girls as modern-and they will be sharing clothes between them-but accessories I find they need their own of-particularly animals. I think I'd really regret not getting Jess's accessories once they sold out. I wasn't planning on it-until I was showing my daughter her in the catalog today-and asking what she thought of her (she hasn't seen her yet) and she went the most crazy over the "dollie water" in her hand. Kids are so cute. [img]smile.gif[/img] Thanks for listening-you guys are the best-I think my husband is really glad I've found this board-so he doesn't have to pretend he's listening to my dollie talk anymore. [img]smile.gif[/img]
Allison
Definitely get them for both! I am not a purist (though I tend to keep my historicals in period most of the time) and I am absolutely not a purist when it comes to dolls for kids-- they should enjoy their dolls as much as they can. We have two of a lot of things around here-- just makes life easier when you have two kids. [img]smile.gif[/img]
If your DD would like them, get them!
I'm have a pair of mini Treelos, so I didn't get Jess's accessories. I think Toshi is adorable though, and you couldn't possibly have too many Toshis.
<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Why are kids allowed to be creative and not adults? LOL My opinion is that "I bought the dolls, I bought the clothes, they are mine and I will dress them however I want."Originally posted by Diamond Dragon:
I think that's OK. The important thing is that their items stay true to the time period of the doll. At least for an adult collector. For a child, the child should be able to do what she pleases and use her own imagination regardless of any rules.
If Addy wants to wear jeans and a tee, she should be able to. I think some of the cutest outfits are on dolls they weren't intended for. Like Kaya in the Starflower in someone's sig (sorry I forgot who)
They are TOYS. They don't have to be stuck in one time period. No offense intended to purists,but I just don't get it.
I should have added in my opinion. But you're right Sara, anyone-girl or grown-up who spends the $ on any doll should be able to do what they want. Even in IMAGINE mag, all of Julia's pics have shown historic dolls in modern clothes.
I guess I was just trying to answer the question on behalf of someone who wanted to stay authentic to a time period. My choice is to keep my dolls with their time, but that is MY CHOICE.
That's what so cool about dolls-you can make them whoever you want them to be, even a boy if you want, and I've seen some great AGs turned in great ABs(American boys).
<font color="#33CCCC" size="1">[ July 18, 2006 01:47 AM: Message edited by: Diamond Dragon ]</font>
It's done-2 Jess's travel accessories are on their way. Thanks guys-and I'm sure my hubbie thanks you too. lol
Allison
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