Ranking TWENTY FIVE American Girl "Big Ticket Items" from My Collection

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  • @onlyalisaawilliams
    @onlyalisaawilliams 10 днів тому +5

    I thoroughly enjoyed the video, and when you we’re discussing luciana’s habitat, the shade thrown at the airplane, and the pool had me screaming out with laughter,, thank you 🤣🤣💜💜

    • @agtakesover
      @agtakesover  10 днів тому +1

      Good to know it's not only myself I'm entertaining over here :) I'm so glad you enjoyed it!

  • @MichelleGurn-k9p
    @MichelleGurn-k9p 8 днів тому

    I enjoyed this video. My personal top 5 are:
    5. The OG school room. Because of the size, it’s best for Wellie Wisher students.
    4. The OG red kitchen. I added Molly’s red table and chairs to complete the look.
    3. Julie’s bathroom. This 70s lover especially loves it with Julie’s bedroom, including the egg chair adjacent to it for a completely groovy look.
    2. Melody’s recording studio. There’s so much to do, especially when you add instruments and Tenney’s amp.
    1. The AG diner with the bakery case. It’s so good!
    Can we please talk about Kit’s roll top desk, chair and lamp, her typewriter, phone and camera? They’re all on another level of quality!

    • @agtakesover
      @agtakesover  7 днів тому

      Agreed - the OG classroom is definitely better suited for WW sized dolls. And the red kitchen - what a classic! I bet it looks great with Molly's table. IF we had Julie's bathroom, I bet it would be high on my list. I love it. I just don't have a place to put it. Some of these BTIs aren't going to be in our collection forever, though, so maybe when a few of them move out, her bathroom will move in. I do love it. As for Melody's recording studio, I think you're right - adding Melody's keyboard, Tenney's amp, basically any other music instruments would increase the play value exponentially. And the diner and bakery case? YES! So, so fun.
      I can't talk about Kit's collection because I don't have any of it and have never had any of those items in my hand. But from everything I see, I'm impressed. I love her books and it's almost worth it to get the typewriter even though I don't know where I'd put it, just because it was so central to her stories.

  • @shannonchristie-wickham8453
    @shannonchristie-wickham8453 10 днів тому +2

    Great video, I loved your breakdown of everything. It made me remember tht we turned the ice cream truck ino an undercover spy van. My youngest loved Kasey Undercover.

    • @agtakesover
      @agtakesover  10 днів тому +1

      OMG I love the idea of an undercover spy van - so creative! I was thinking a mobile pet grooming service would be cool, too. But I REALLY loved the bookmobile I saw someone do!

  • @sillymonkey5533
    @sillymonkey5533 10 днів тому +1

    Have you considered getting some photographers backdrops with nature scenes and taping them to something like foam board? You could put them outside the windows, and when you're done with them, you can easily store them since they're flat (although large).
    I want the OG greenhouse simply for the faucet, hose, and broom. ;) And I hope to some day find several of the OG stables to use as a European-style Christmas market.
    I can't get over that misleading half-doll pool ad! That's so wrong.

    • @dollahlah-54321
      @dollahlah-54321 9 днів тому

      I would love to see a European-style Christmas market! What a great idea!

    • @agtakesover
      @agtakesover  9 днів тому

      We bought a couple backdrops that we basically never used because they're plastic (cheaper), have major creases (but you can't iron them out, because...plastic), and finding a place to put them up is tough due to their size. Have you come across any smaller, nice ones? I'd be up to using them. Also, pics please if you do the European Christmas market!!

    • @sillymonkey5533
      @sillymonkey5533 9 днів тому +1

      @@dollahlah-54321 I've been wanting to do it for a couple of years now, but I need to find some cheap stables. I guess it'll be next winter's project. 😁

  • @AgDollsDownUnder
    @AgDollsDownUnder 10 днів тому

    As someone who’s never seen a big ticket item in person (other than Samantha’s Gazebo), I think my favourite is Lea’s hut, but Kira’s tent is lovely as well but that’s likely Aussie bias.
    I’d love to see a follow up of your medium ticket items (a term I just made up) like beds, kiosks and other furniture pieces. I’m so enamoured with AG furniture pieces after getting the trundle bed recently that I’d love to see yours!

    • @agtakesover
      @agtakesover  10 днів тому +1

      A medium ticket items follow-up video...I could definitely do that at some point :) The trundle bed is a lot of fun!

  • @kristinaland
    @kristinaland 7 днів тому

    This was so fun and insightful! I can say based on my friends’ kids, the ice cream truck has amazing play value 😄 I also loved seeing different ways you and others have incorporated the different big pieces (I love the Starbucks you made!!)

    • @agtakesover
      @agtakesover  7 днів тому +1

      It definitely does have a lot of play value! I have yet to see a kid who's not obsessed with it, at least in our home.

  • @stephaniefriend9912
    @stephaniefriend9912 10 днів тому +1

    oh i loved seeing these Big Ticket items.. some i forgot about!! hearing your perspective is so helpful when trying to decide if you want any of these items. Thank you for coming up with this video & showing US 📣✅

    • @agtakesover
      @agtakesover  10 днів тому

      You're very welcome! I'm so glad you found it helpful. Making this one was pretty time/energy consuming, but I'd been wanting to do it for a while and your comment is exactly why - to help people make informed decisions about these bigger items.

  • @joyshupak8386
    @joyshupak8386 2 дні тому

    I enjoyed this video a lot. I completely agree about the pool. I was do disappointed in mine. I hope to convert it the way you did. Graces bakery, Leas’s hut, and the grand hotel were my daughter’s favorites. She played for hours with all of them. Another item she played a lot with you didn’t have on your list was Isabelle’s studio. The green house is on my wish list and Blair’s restaurant.

    • @agtakesover
      @agtakesover  2 дні тому +1

      We had Isabelle's studio VERY briefly but it was something we got in a lot and never planned to keep. I think it's lovely - we just weren't sure about adding it at the time (that was before I had the downstairs doll room so display space was much more limited). If you decide to try your hand following my pool upgrade tutorial, let me know if there's anything that's not clear enough in the tutorial video :)

  • @luvlyleo2836
    @luvlyleo2836 10 днів тому +1

    Everyone in my family loves Melody’s music studio! My kid loves recording music! We do have the piano and the organ.

    • @agtakesover
      @agtakesover  10 днів тому

      Oh, that's great. Did you put the keyboard in the recording studio? I imagine that would up the play value :)

  • @starryeyeschick
    @starryeyeschick 5 днів тому

    When I was a kid, I’d put on Barbie talent shows by propping my dolls on their stage and belting out their songs myself. I also loved playing restaurant and doctor. I did it all. I imagine there are kids who enjoy the recording studio.

    • @agtakesover
      @agtakesover  4 дні тому

      Yep. Someone commented that their family loves it and that they add Melody's keyboard, Tenney's amp, etc. I imagine that increases the play value exponentially.

  • @AGTV4Life
    @AGTV4Life 10 днів тому +2

    Whew! That was a lot to take in, BUT informative to many. I have so many of these plus more and tend to agree with you on your conclusions. Oh, if you need a replacement shower head, I have a new one. Thanks for putting the energy into this video since it will be very helpful to folks.

    • @agtakesover
      @agtakesover  10 днів тому +1

      A replacement shower head for Lea's hut? YES!! Absolutely :)

  • @Dallas.Jordan3
    @Dallas.Jordan3 День тому

    Love your diner to starbucks conversion! So cool!

    • @agtakesover
      @agtakesover  7 годин тому

      Thanks. That's actually one I'm thinking of parting with, but it's such a large piece I'd have to sell it locally. I'm very proud of it, but I think I'll take it to a doll show where we're going to be vendors in March and see if someone else is excited to get a custom Starbucks :)

  • @melangellperry5984
    @melangellperry5984 10 днів тому

    Great video!! It must have taken so much time to shoot and edit! You have given us so much information and in such a useable way.
    I remember when Grace’s bakery debuted and we were all shocked at the $600 price tag and how big it was. I didn’t have the money and have never had the room.
    The one BTI that you reviewed that I’d love to own is Luciana’s spaceship. I’ve loved it ever since came out but still no room for it. I always liked that it had 3 sided play so more than 1 person could play with it at the same time. My husband works for NASA and this would have been so fun to have.
    I don’t own and will probably never own any of these BTIs but it’s always fun to dream.

    • @agtakesover
      @agtakesover  10 днів тому

      It definitely was a lot of work, but I'm glad you found it helpful! I'd been wanting to do this for a WHILE because it's so hard to know which items will work for you and will be worth it for you if you can't see and touch them for yourself.

  • @emilynewsom1010
    @emilynewsom1010 10 днів тому

    Haha my daughter climbs in the ice cream truck too and it always blows my mind lol. One of our most used playsets you didn’t mention is Julie’s bathroom! It’s so super cute and such high play value.
    It’s pretty simple but my daughter also likes Mia’s rotating ice skating stand more than i’d think (it was in a lot). It does fit Gwynn and her Wellie size skates too.

    • @agtakesover
      @agtakesover  10 днів тому +1

      I love Julie's bathroom but I couldn't feature it because we don't own it. I imagine it would have a LOT of play value. Also, I love imagining how many children have smooshed themselves into that OG ice cream truck lol.

    • @emilynewsom1010
      @emilynewsom1010 10 днів тому

      We basically use Mia’s skating item as an extension of Corrine’s world (we don’t have Mia but Corrine and Gwynn both skate on it)

    • @emilynewsom1010
      @emilynewsom1010 10 днів тому

      @@agtakesoverI was lucky to find Julie’s bathroom complete on marketplace. The accessories it comes with are mini brand quality too! Plus lots of storage for adding other mini brands… currently obsessed with Ulta beauty x mini brands - so realistic and detailed. And it folds up nicely too ❤

    • @agtakesover
      @agtakesover  10 днів тому

      @@emilynewsom1010 I want to get some of those Ulta mini-brands for Grace's stocking :)

  • @elenarodriguez602
    @elenarodriguez602 7 днів тому

    This is such a good video! Great concept, and great way to really examine the sets as someone who doesn't have access to a store! The sets are all so cute to look at, and it really cemented for me that I want Corinne's bedroom!
    As another video idea if you don't already have it, perhaps you could give a few tips about how to maximize smaller living spaces to make room for doll sets and things.

    • @agtakesover
      @agtakesover  7 днів тому

      I have some general tips, but if you want to email me with pictures and measurements and things like that, I will GLADLY give you some advice based on your specifics (and maybe even make a video of it if it might be helpful for others).

  • @kashlaw01
    @kashlaw01 10 днів тому

    I completely upgraded/refurnished Tenney’s stage with The Queen’s Treasures vanity and trundle bed. At Christmas, I stage it as a Nutcracker performance. Very detailed video- Thanks!

    • @agtakesover
      @agtakesover  10 днів тому

      Ooh, that sounds so fun! I'd love to see pics if you want to send some (agtakesover@gmail.com)

  • @Latinart
    @Latinart 10 днів тому

    Your videos are great entertainment, I just heart them. Great insight on all levels of price quality and play time. You really have helped manage what big ticket items to buy, thank you for sharing.

    • @agtakesover
      @agtakesover  10 днів тому

      Thank you - a lot of work went into this one, so I'm glad it's helpful!!

    • @Latinart
      @Latinart 10 днів тому

      @ I can say, you honestly put aloft of work into your videos. Very detailed and informative with lots of visuals. That’s work. This one really helped me narrow down my next big ticket item. Corinne bedroom is on top of my list. Skipping Blair’s restaurant. Still in search of Marie Thomas bakery.

  • @katherinejohnson4184
    @katherinejohnson4184 6 днів тому

    I so enjoyed hearing what you thought and how you rated each item. The only big ticket items I have other then beds, are the hotel and spa and the cafe booth. So it was really nice to hear and see about other items. I added a few items to my wish list and took a few off my wish list, so I appreciate your honest thoughts.

    • @agtakesover
      @agtakesover  6 днів тому +1

      I'm glad it was helpful. I'm so curious - what did you add and what did you remove from your wish list?

    • @katherinejohnson4184
      @katherinejohnson4184 6 днів тому

      @@agtakesover So I really wanted both Grace's bakery and Blair's restaurant, both after seeing your review, I don't have any space in my house for the bakery, that this is huge and the play value of the restaurant made me take both those off the wish list. I did add both Corinne bedroom and the grand hotel to my list. I didn't think I needed the Grand hotel because I have the hotel and spa. But after seeing this I love both of these items and that they both fold up so nicely.

  • @dollahlah-54321
    @dollahlah-54321 9 днів тому

    What a great video, I really enjoyed watching and hearing your opinions on each item! I totally agree with your rankings. I do have several of the same big ticket items you have, but only one (the OG Greenhouse) was purchased new (on sale for $99 plus tax, last summer). The rest were all FB Marketplace finds! So far I have the OG schoolhouse and retro diner, Lea's hut, the red & blue Camping Hangout, plus Julie's bed, bathroom and egg chair. I just contacted a local woman about the ice cream truck with accessories for $15!! , but she hasn't gotten back to me. I would love to add Maryellen's retro airstsream one day.
    I don't really do much with these items, but you've inspired me to pull them out more often! 😄

    • @agtakesover
      @agtakesover  9 днів тому +1

      We got our ice cream truck for five dollars at Goodwill, so if the lady doesn't respond, just keep your eyes peeled. (Ours was just the shell, but luckily we had gotten random bits and pieces from the set in different lots and we always saved them in case we ever came across the actual truck for a steal - that paid off!!)

    • @dollahlah-54321
      @dollahlah-54321 9 днів тому

      @@agtakesover great tip! 😀

  • @prbambi9934
    @prbambi9934 10 днів тому

    Lea’s hut is 33” tall. I love her hut. I actually ordered a second bed for mine so she can have a friend over and the desk kind of serves as a nightstand for the lower bunk. I feel really lucky to have got mine bnib for $275 shipped 5 years ago. Lea, Jess and Kira hang out together at the rainforest hut. I just bought Corinne’s bedroom set on cyber Monday and got it for $166 before shipping surcharge. I haven’t opened it yet because it arrived right before my husband took off for another business trip and the box is humongous. The box is damaged though so I’m a little worried. I love Maryellen’s diner so much. It has a priority spot in my room as you’ve seen. With the addition of Corinne’s bedroom I have to reconfigure my set up. Not sure what I’m going to do. I had really wanted it and it was such a great deal so I took the plunge. I’m not sure which set/sets need to get the old heave ho to make room for this behemoth.
    After owning Blaire’s restaurant for a bit and watching this review, I would conclude that it is a little disappointing. I cannibalized the set for its pieces for my dollhouse kitchen and Blaire’s bedroom. I was never able to manage to get a doll to sit on those flimsy benches. I do love the colors of the set and like the farmhouse look of the table though. Claudie’s bakery I got because it’s pretty and I wanted to own her whole collection to show her love. I wouldn’t say it’s my favorite though. I have great difficulty interacting with my OG ice cream and grill on the go trucks. I find it hard to move stuff around in the trucks. It might be because I have them on a lower shelf sideways to make room for other things but I think it’s a tight fit regardless. Very cute sets though. I added the Jeni’s stuff to my truck. I also really love Maryellen’s airstream trailer. I bought the campfire accessory to go with it. I think it’s adorable. Another big ticket item I like is Joss’ VW surf bus and also the OG cinema. I’ve had the OG train cabin but I haven’t unboxed it yet…still. SMH…It’s still in its outer shipping box stored under my pool table with a bunch of other things.
    This was an awesome video. Very thorough. Great job Kristie!

    • @agtakesover
      @agtakesover  10 днів тому +1

      Yeah, I think the OG ice cream truck is easy enough to access IF it's out in the open. Yours is definitely a tight squeeze. And Corinne's bedroom is HUGE. IDK where you're gonna put it either, but I'm excited to see it. We also just bought a replacement roof for Lea's hut. I think we're close to being ready to part with it so that we can open Kira's and enjoy it, but I knew people would be less interested in buying it if the roof was broken. So Grace found the roof on eBay for $15 shipped a few days ago and we didn't hesitate.

  • @OGAGDollGuy
    @OGAGDollGuy 5 днів тому

    I very much enjoy your videos. I'm new to the community myself. Thank you for the countless hours of entertainment :)

    • @agtakesover
      @agtakesover  5 днів тому +1

      Welcome to the community! So happy to have you! And yeah...I post VERY regularly, so you have enough content to keep you entertained for a WHILE lol :)

    • @OGAGDollGuy
      @OGAGDollGuy 5 днів тому

      @@agtakesover Thank you so much I think you are awesome!

  • @bryanftsk1
    @bryanftsk1 8 днів тому

    Wow, thanks for all of your research! These pieces are so different and interesting ❤

    • @agtakesover
      @agtakesover  8 днів тому +1

      @@bryanftsk1 I'm so glad you enjoyed it. This video was quite the undertaking, but I'm happy people are so positive about it.

  • @dollingaround
    @dollingaround 9 днів тому

    This was an awesome video. I had wondered about most of these items so this was very helpful. Thanks for sharing and taking the time to do it.

    • @agtakesover
      @agtakesover  9 днів тому +1

      You are so welcome! I'm really glad it was helpful. It was quite the undertaking, but I'm so happy to see people are enjoying it.

  • @ladero01
    @ladero01 10 днів тому

    I love your thoroughness.

    • @agtakesover
      @agtakesover  10 днів тому

      Thank you. This video was a pretty big undertaking lol!

  • @starryeyeschick
    @starryeyeschick 5 днів тому

    Lea’s hut is heavy to me, definitely too cumbersome for me to lug outside without help. I love it, though. Buying the shell for a fraction of the price and decorating it myself was the best thing I ever did. Now I just need to find Maryellen’s diner. I need it.
    I have a lot of beds, desks, tables, the purple kitchen, and Melody’s piano, but the Lea hut is definitely the largest AG playset I’ve owned.

    • @agtakesover
      @agtakesover  4 дні тому

      I took it outside once for some pics. I was able to carry it myself and it fit just fine in my car. But it is bulky so it's not something I'd do on a regular basis lol.

  • @steph585
    @steph585 9 днів тому

    Really great video. I enjoyed it thoroughly. Very informative.

    • @agtakesover
      @agtakesover  8 днів тому

      I'm so glad you enjoyed it! It was quite the undertaking but I'm hoping it's helpful for people who need more information to know which of these things they might want.

  • @ashleyohtori
    @ashleyohtori 8 днів тому

    Awesome video! I wonder if the AG expected us to purchase two plane sets, to enclose the set and make it seem like a real first class section?

    • @agtakesover
      @agtakesover  7 днів тому +1

      It wouldn't make sense because the outside of the set is a wing, so you'd have two left wings. Just a weird design, IMO.

    • @ashleyohtori
      @ashleyohtori 7 днів тому

      @ oh true! Yes, two left wings wouldn’t make sense! Yeah, I guess the plane is even weirder than i thought.

  • @clairewatkins1720
    @clairewatkins1720 10 днів тому

    What a fun video! Thank you! 😊

    • @agtakesover
      @agtakesover  10 днів тому

      @@clairewatkins1720 I'm so glad you enjoyed it!

  • @AlNisa21
    @AlNisa21 9 днів тому

    Does your daughter enjoy playing with the community center couch set? Also the community center locker set?

    • @agtakesover
      @agtakesover  9 днів тому +1

      She doesn't play with these, but to be fair, it's because they're both in the downstairs doll room she doesn't know about lol.

  • @mrsperter
    @mrsperter 10 днів тому +1

    I enjoyed the video, but I was surprised you didn't dive into Corinne's ski shop. You showed it briefly at the beginning, and again at the end of the video. Would you not consider it a "big ticket item"? It seems nice for photography, and play.

    • @agtakesover
      @agtakesover  10 днів тому +3

      It is technically a big ticket item and I'm not sure why I didn't include it. I also excluded the WBU stuff because. Maybe because you buy the ski chalet and the bench/fire pit separately (just like you buy the table/locker/etc separately in the World By Us collection). Someone suggested a follow-up "medium ticket item" video at some point to feature beds, the AG "day at the cafe", and others. I could definitely add the chalet, fire pit, and WBU stuff in that video :)

  • @AlNisa21
    @AlNisa21 9 днів тому

    What do you think of using the bakery case as a stand alone playset without buying the diner? Would it have enough play value?

    • @agtakesover
      @agtakesover  9 днів тому +1

      I don't think it would have near as much play value as a standalone. I asked my wife and she said the same. Are you thinking about Christmas gifts for a child? If so, let me know what your budget is and what doll things you already have for the kiddo(s) and I'm happy to make suggestions.

    • @agtakesover
      @agtakesover  9 днів тому +1

      @@AlNisa21 I would go for the Love You Latte coffee shop from Our Generation. It's super cute, right up a 6 year old's alley. It's $109.99, but Target currently has a deal: Save $10 w/a $50 purchase. So that would make it the same price as Maryellen's bakery and you wouldn't need the kitchen and dining sets (unless you already have them). Let me know what you think of that coffee shop/bakery - it's a recycled version of the OD diner and it's adorable.

  • @taylorsdollhouse
    @taylorsdollhouse 7 днів тому

    I loooove Blair’s restaurant. So sad that we don’t have space for it.

    • @agtakesover
      @agtakesover  7 днів тому

      My only gripe is that it is SO hard to get dolls to sit on those really light, backless benches. I do LOVE the look of it, though.