I don’t know if it’s mentioned an any promotional material but Gwen and Corinne both have Chinese names in addition to the names they go by most of the time
Gwynn’s is Guang and Corinne’s is Mei-Ling
just thought i’d share that for people who like keeping track of characters full names and name meanings, and bc i like that they bothered to give them Chinese names
I can’t say for certain, as I don’t have the book myself, but someone said that the second book confirms that their Chinese names are also their middle names! I thought this was neat.
when i was 9, i carried around my ivy American Girl doll everywhere. i was obsessed with ivy and jess because they shared my chinese & japanese heritage. i didn’t think there was anything cooler than when i got to be an AG model and saw my posters up at the Grove. kai thought it was pretty cool too. it turns out (for both of us) there was one more thing that’s even just a little bit cooler. to continue representing strong AAPI female role models is such an honor and i’m so excited to work alongside my real life sister. as always, thank you to our awesome team!
swipe to see how it’s going vs. how it started. ⛷⛸⛸
here’s an introduction post for the dolls i’ve gotten since i’ve been inactive :)
first we have lovely corinne tan. i preordered her when she came out and i’m obsessed with her! she’s gorgeous in real life and i love her collection. my favorite part is her hair (it’s so thick!) and i’m not sure how i feel about her painted eyelashes. overall, she’s beautiful, and i love her!
next is gwen (tm 81). i’ve wanted her ever since she was released, and i got her as a christmas present from my dad !! i absolutely love her hair and eye combo, and she photographs really well. i’m in the process of developing a backstory right now…
third is maryellen! i’ve always loved her, and i feel like she’s really underrated in the historical line. she’s in samantha’s dress because i feel like pink looks great with her red hair. i bought her with my ag rewards points a few months ago.
next is emily! i never had her on my priority list because i didn’t think she was unique enough, but seeing her in person, i am in love. my boyfriend gave her too me because his sister was getting rid of her dolls. she came with her full meet outfit and looked as though she was never played with. i love her red hair with the green shirt, and she’s quickly growing on me!
finally, we have nanea. i am obsessed with her look. her hair is absolutely gorgeous and super bouncy and soft. i want more of her collection, but its hard to find at the moment. i bought her when my boyfriend and i took a weekend trip to ag place nashville. i also got these adorable pjs which look great on her ! definitely one of the prettiest dolls ag has released.
not pictured, i also got a second caroline from a thrift store and a second beforever samantha. caroline is in perfect condition and was only $60! she also came with her holiday gown outfit (minus the gloves). samantha was a gift from my boyfriend’s sister.
Happy Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month! Here are my AAPI dolls! I hope you take the time this month to learn about and appreciate the many beautiful and rich cultures throughout Asia and the Pacific Islands.
