Your videos really do give a “sitting down with a friend” vibe. That’s why I keep coming back. You were one of the first AG channels I discovered once I got into collecting, myself, and I’m glad I did. Thank you for being open about your experiences with your family. I also have a parent in prison, and the other parent hasn’t been reliable since I was about 12. Most people don’t get it.
@@settheworldonfire94 it’s such an honor people let me upload so many casual videos with literally no production effort and come back for more. I really am grateful to have this space where I can unload about my dolls every few days. And then when I open up personally and connect with others who have similar experiences 🤯 Thank you!!!
@@ghosty4 funny enough, a therapist had me write out my story when I was younger (by hand!!) to help me look for patterns in my behaviour-and I was so embarrassed with my writing I wrote it out a second time. Also by hand, so that might be why everything is burned into my memory lol
I love your long videos! They are like eating a good orange! I am someone who is very open and ok with sharing my life, too. I am so glad you are good and enjoying your peace
@@shannonchristie-wickham8453 thank you, what a relief! I was afraid this video was so long it would disappear in some black hole. And I’m glad you can relate to being an open book. I probably coke across very off putting to some people lol.
Blaine, I made it to the end of your video and I also wanted to say thanks so much for the shout out about my channel! I felt so honoured to be included in your list. ❤ I was so surprised that you got this Q&A together so fast when I saw in the comments how many questions were asked. Wow. Well done! Your answer about cooking was so funny! I don’t really care for cooking either. I try to keep my meals as simple as possible. Great video. Merry Christmas from Canada!🎄🇨🇦💕
@@CherishedDollFriends of course I would include you! I haven’t discovered many Canadian collectors on here, and if people enjoy my type of videos, yours are similar (imo) Oh and I had to move fast on the Q&A: I have so many planned videos to get through. Because this was long, I bumped it ahead to the weekend instead of Monday!!!
I loved every second of this, Blaine - what a great Q&A! Thanks so much for taking the time to share your stories with us - not just in this video but in every video you do. You're a ray of light in this community - and that's really saying something because it's a pretty great online community.
@@dollingaround aww wow I’m honestly glad you enjoyed it. When I saw how long it was, I didn’t expect anyone to click on. But it was too late to do anything about it! And thank you, that’s very sweet, because as someone who was very welcomed in this community when I started my channel, I agree it’s a very lovely place.
Wow…I related to your comments about your Mom at the end and how you feel “self parented” I have these same feelings with my Mom. I often felt like the Mom and she was the child in our relationship. However she is a very lovely sweet person even though her parenting journey with my sister and I was full of questionable decisions. Your positive attitude is the best way to move through this kind of life challenge. It has served you well my friend. ❤
@@CherishedDollFriends awww well I’m glad I never had to parent her - I don’t think I could stomach that! So I’m sorry you had to be that for your mom. On the bright side, we can thank our experiences for the people we’ve become. We can’t control what happens in our childhood, only how we deal with it. Parents are just people after all 🤪
[WIP Table of Contents for my fellow ADHDers who are thinking, "Yeah, I'd watch that, but it's not happening in one sitting. I hope someone in the comments shared the time stamps." Saving my progress.] 00:00 - 01:56 | Intro 1:56 - 2:22 | Shout-outs 3:37 - 4:03 | The Platforms Blaine Accepts Questions From *DOLL-RELATED QUESTIONS* 2:22 - 3:37 | 1. How often do you clean your set-up, and do you ever have a mess? 4:03 - 4:44 | 2. Do you have any American Girl dolls in your collection that you regret buying? 4:44 - 5:57 | 3. Did you know about "American Girl" as a child? 5:57 - 7:09 | 4. What is the main reason you collect? 7:09 - 9:10 | 5. If you could design the Girl of the Year, what would she be like? 9:10 - 10:44 | 6. Has your fondness for "My Little Pony" affected the way you feel about fantasy-haired dolls? 10:44 - 12:26 | 7. How are you brave enough to rip off wigs and swap eyes on new, expensive dolls? (A note on the captions: They say 'money isn't an option', but it should be 'money isn't an object'.) 12:26 - 14:30 | 8. Has your collecting ever interfered with your past relationships? 14:30 - 15:53 | 9. Have you read any of the "American Girl" books? Or do you plan on reading a particular story? 15:53 - 17:19 | 10. Given your space constraints and your growing collection, do you think you're going to start cycling displays, or storing them, or selling them off? 17:19 - 17:47 | 11. Do you have Claudie's travel outfit? 17:47 - 18:57 | 12. Which American Girl dolls do you suggest collecting? 18:57 - 19:42 | 13. What do you like most about collecting? 19:42 - 20:45 | 14. Which Disney doll would you like American Girl to release next? 20:45 - 22:36 | 15. Do you have any interest in the earlier Addy-mold dolls? 22:36 - 25:23 | 16. Have you ever thought about what you'd have to do [with your dolls] if you had to move? 25:23 - 27:15 | 17. Which "American Girl" collabs would you like to see in the future? 27:15 - 27:53 | 18. Is there a large vintage piece you're considering, or on the look-out for? 27:53 - 29:28 | 19. If you were to stop collecting "American Girl", is there another brand you'd consider? If so, which one? 29:28 - 30:50 | 20. Do you ever lose doll clothes and accessories, and then find them months later in the weirdest places? 30:50 - 33:20 | 21. Have you ever been sent free dolls in exchange for promoting a brand? 33:20 - 34:17 | 22. Name three retired "American Girl" collections you'd like to see make a comeback. 34:17 - 35:13 | 23. Have you considered crafting anything for your dolls-or just considered crafting at all? 35:13 - 36:25 | 24. Do you think your collection will grow [large enough] to make you move house? 36:25 - 37:34 | 25. Do you still have the "My Little Pony" castle from the Christmas you were four? 37:34 - 38:53 | 26. What are your collecting goals for 2025? 38:54 - 40:53 | 27. Was "The Storage Locker Break-in Incident" case ever solved? 40:54 - 41:38 | 28. Is it a goal of yours to complete a particular collection? 41:38 - 42:48 | 29. Do you ever convince yourself, "It's a special deal!" -that by not collecting this one, you're going to miss out and regret it? 42:49 - 43:33 | 30. Which dolls are on your Holy Grail list? 43:33 - 44:36 | 31. How supportive of your hobby is your partner? 44:36 - 46:35 | 32. If "American Girl" tasked you with designing the next historical character, what would she be like? 46:35 - 47:45 | 33. If you could only continue to collect one line of dolls, what would it be? 47:45 - 49:16 | 34. Have you attempted thrifting "American Girl" or "Maplelea" dolls? 49:16 - 50:19 | 35. Do you ever take your dolls in public? -If so, what kind of reactions do you get? 50:19 - 51:49 | 36. Have you considered buying a TLC ("tender loving care") American Girl doll in really good condition-to cuddle with? 51:49 - 52:52 | 37. Who are your top five favorite characters? (Note: No doll line is specified, so he presumes 'American Girl' is implied.) 52:51 - 53:49 | 38. If you could only collect one size of doll, what would your preference be?
@@azdajajeanne eeeeeks that’s a lot of work Azdaja!! I feel terrible there’s a need for this and you’re fulfilling it 🫣 Let me pin the post so everyone can see your hard work. Sorry and thank you at the same time…
@@azdajajeanne thanks again for making those timestamps. I finished it and threw it in the description, so now the video has chapters. I’ll try to do that from now on with longer vids! (Now that I know how 😬)
Blaine, this is by far your best video. I love your humility, your humor, and your honesty. It’s so nice to get to know more about you. And your dolls, doll collecting, and more, of course. Thank you for opening up about your past and sharing so much with us. Your video is too short, though! PS I’m from Southern California and I actually prefer the OG: Disneyland. Our weather is superior and we don’t have alligators, huge bugs, and overwhelming humidity!
@@sjordan9586 I gotta be honest: when I saw this was my longest video, my thought was “oh well, no one is going to click on this slog”, so I’m floored you think it’s my best one! And too short 🤣 Another funny thing: I think my next Disney trip will actually be the Cali park. Aside from the factors you listed, the more intimate setting of Disneyland does make for a nice visit, that you can do it all in a day.
Thank you for all the time you put into this video. It sounds like you love your mother from a distance and there's nothing wrong with that. Do what you have to in order to protect your peace. I so enjoy watching you and some of the other channels you named and I now realize that it's because it makes me feel less alone in my collection journey. I like your ideas for the GOTY and especially the historical dolls. I don't know much about the history of the Transatlantic Railway. I like Rozanda's orange shirt.
@@chantelconrad4221 it’s exactly that: I learned at a young age to protect my peace, and it was hard to realize not everyone feels the same way about peace 🥴 It’s interesting about collector loneliness-some of us engage by making content and some of us engage by consuming it, but we all have a sort of need for each other. Well that’s my take on it lol. Thank you for watching! Rozonda’s orange shirt perfectly compliments her black hair 🥰
Orange is your favorite color! Blue is mine, but several of my very favorite AG outfits are dark green: Molly’s Christmas dress, Felicity’s riding habit, and the Holiday Bibs. Loved every bit of this video!
@@underthelilacs-d6q yes, I love orange paired just about any color-even black. With blue is nice too! The holiday bibs!! Someone put that on my radar recently. Someday!!
@@melissabazile is it actually?? I hope you enjoy it paired with black, because I can’t get enough of Halloween 🥰 Thana for getting through it! I was really expecting 8 clicks when I saw how long it was…
@ yes orange has been my favorite color for years!!! It pairs well with black, pink, teal… lots!!! And honestly I’ll watch the video a second time. 🤷🏻♀️ I love your videos, especially the very long ones!!! Thank you for your hard work with UA-cam!!!!
@ truthfully I love orange with many colors too-especially fuchsia 😍 A second time?? I’m amazed you could watch it all once. But I guess it’s so long you were bound to miss some of it.
Framing doll-collecting as an addiction really made things make a lot of sense for me. I have ADHD, and if it sets off the dopamine, I need more in a way that it’s hard to stop myself. I’m surprised I have only 3 dolls, but I think it’s because my brain is so focused on getting their outfits right now. I’m the same way with the piles of books I’ve had for years but have never read, and all my Star Wars collectibles. Like it all makes so much sense now.
@@settheworldonfire94 I think I love to admit when I’m addicted to something (like soda lol) because I’ve witnessed too many people in denial about addiction on actual substances or coffee, both of which are highly addictive. If something affects your life (and finances?) and makes you happy or keeps you coming back c for more, it can be an addiction. Sometimes I think I’m addicted to my couch after work 😆 I was the same with books as a kid!!
Thank you for sharing all this and answering questions! It was really fun and you are truly an inspiration. I am so grateful you are part of the doll community.
Hey Blaine thanks for this sit down and chat. You give me that feeling of being a great person. Orange is one of my favorite colors and I am a lefty. lol. Yes I am glad I found a friend collector in you. Continue to be who you are and no not everyone get this type of collecting.
@@donnamcclam hi Donna! It’s hard to say how great I am based on how I am in front of a camera. I could be a total monster in real life 🤪 A fellow south paw-who loves orange! I love it paired with black. Thanks for continuing to chat with me!
Hey Blaine you are not a monster now you may unleash a dragon over Tianna collection 😂. Yes I love my orange I match it with black as well. I am here for your stories and collection
I hate to cook, too! Dinner can be cereal, with an orange for dessert. Your lightheartedness is infectious. I love your videos because they remind me how to play!
Blaine, you are such a kind person. I enjoy all your videos and love hearing about your various dolls. This video was perfectly long and I was mending as I watched/listened. (Orange) love to you!
@@susantarantino1143 yay I’m glad you had something to do while watching! I was worried uploading because I expected this to be about an hour when I started. I nearly blacked out as I saw the time getting longer and longer!!
Hey there, first let me say thank you. I’m so glad there’s a place for adults that love to share our love for dolls. My question to you is, where is your favorite place to shop for clothes and accessories? Particularly shoes. As I start my journey as an adult for (carrying on my mother‘s love for Doll collecting),there’s so many resources to finding 18 inch Doll Clothes and accessories aside from American girl, is there anywhere else you like to shop particularly?That’s my biggest challenge. And by the way, I absolutely love your doll collection, clothes and accessories! The shoes are amazing!
@@nicholefavors8311 currently my favourite place to shop for doll clothes is Maplelea. They’re really making the highest quality at this scale and NOT making everything exclusively in shades of pink. Even the dolls have grown on me - which I never thought I’d say 👀
Hi Blaine, I am enjoying your Q&A very much. Thank you for answering my questions and mentioning my name. ☺️I liked hearing that you at least had your care bear to use as a pillow as sad as that sounds. What you went through made you the great down to earth person you are today. Sorry to ask a question that might have been triggering to some viewers. It was fresh in my mind when you spoke about your experience in a recent video. 🙏
@@CherishedDollFriends hey Cheryl! You have a channel, so I don’t feel bad mentioning you lol. And you asked really good questions. I had never though of bringing my dolls out in public. The idea is a nightmare, so it was fun to consider 🤣🤣 And it was so nice to answer the care bear pillow question, because I love that I’ve needed toys my entire life. Even as a street smart homeless teen 🫣😆
Hi Blaine, I don’t always comment but always watch and enjoy your videos.❤. You are so right about the difference between a supportive partner with our hobby and someone who has the same interest. You bring that magic connection thru your videos and I really enjoy just relaxing in the evening watching your channel. I agree that we need more color variation from AG in 2025. Especially 🍊Orange 🍊! AND more boy doll clothes! I have the Muskoka Lumberjacket Outfit (& boots) from Maplelea on my Christmas Wish List. Love it with the lace up hiking boots! Keep the videos coming, I’ll try and comment more, promise ❤
@@azeverinarizona1931 that connection goes both ways, and I’ve been looking for a way to express that. I figured if anyone made it through a 2+ hours video, they could stick around a little longer to hear me get corny 🤣 Oh yes, more orange clothes from AG, and black 🖤
Your channel is one of my two favorite. Don’t worry about anything. It’s nice to see someone who is relatable to you. Meaning when I made videos in the past. Keep up the great work 💕💕💕💕
@@thoward3523 whoa that’s a quite a declaration: one of your faves?? Crazy, and thank you. I don’t consider things like that when I record… probably for the better 🤣
@@DisBlaine yes I absolutely love your style of video and recording. When it comes to a lot of other creators, I just don’t find me immediately searching for them when comes new concert. I usually find myself going to your channel. I can only say, but there are two channels that I watch every video that is me and you were definitely my number one. Please continue making amazing content. 💕💕💕💕
It took me a few installments (haha), but I did watch your entire video and enjoyed every segment! 🍊 I very much so resonate with your outro concerning finding others that have the same passion in collecting. Thank you for taking the time to share more about your hobby and self! 🌸
@@mirandasalo5967 yyyeah this was wayyyyy longer than I expected, so I’m surprised anyone got through it 🖤 And what I said in the outro is why I post my dolls on various social platforms. I think I realllly became aware of it making videos on here.
Orange is a warm color. Just as you are, warm and inviting 😊. Watched several times to finally see the whole video. Thank you answering for my question.
@@Grandma_HoneyVA I must say, I can tell you’re one of the doll lovers on here who really “gets” me, so thank you!! You’re in Florida?? Maybe when I do my next WDW trip 🖤 (I might be headed to the Cali park before that tho…)
You’re my favorite AGTuber 💕 could listen to you talk for hours. I understand you so much as far as the way you talk about things and the things you’ve been through. Thank you 😊
@@Anon4a2cp favorite agtuber?? Wow that is the utmost praise. 🥰 I love that you said you could listen to me talk for hours-because that’s exactly what I did in this video 🤣🤣🤣 I hope your understanding doesn’t cause triggers when I share these things. Thanks for letting me ramble… again!
Orange is a yummy fruit! (I coudnt think of anything better lol) Thank you for answering my question and thankyou in general for this video and your page. I thought i was someone who does not enjoy long videos but i can watch yours all day! Its funny you mentioned AG Takes Over because I just commented on one of her posts saying her and you are my favorite AGtubers. I also enjoy the britney doll show!
@@delasiarice313 honestly Delasia, I’m with you on long videos-I tend to prefer shorter ones, which is why I was always in a race in my earlier videos. And I’m completely shocked anyone watched this at all, never mind all the way through! Orange is yummy fruit, and so are blackberries!
What an amazing video!! 🧡 I definitely think that creating your displays counts as a craft, you’re very good at it!! Thank you so much for mentioning my channel!! I was totally thrilled, I say was because it took me about a day to finish this video 😆🧡 I’m really glad I did watch it through though. The way you interact with your mom and sister gives me hope, that maybe one day I can have a similar arrangement. Also- to end my comment on a lighter note, I’ve also had a google translate relationship! I was laughing the whole story, totally relatable! 😂😆🧡
@@americangirlfilms of course I mentioned your channel! 🖤 Yours are actually the AG videos I watch the most. Everyone time I watch or even read a comment you make on my videos, I’m like we have THAT in common too?? That’s so weird! So I assume our content is similar too 🤪 How on earth did we both google translate date?? I don’t know ANYONE else who has!
@ That’s so nice to hear, thank you Blaine!! 😊🫶🏻 I haven’t known anyone else who has either!! I guess time will tell us if we have anything else in common! 😂💛
Its a great time to come to Florida right now, lots of fresh ORANGES! (It's actually 50 degrees here, but i feel like thats t shirt weather for Canadians!) Great video, my six yo son loves dolls so he watches beside me and I appreciate the positive influence. I constantly talk to you while I'm watching and sewing!
@@EmilyRavenscraft-w5f ohhhh that does sound like ideal weather for a Candian - especially if I wear a BLACK tshirt to attract the sun. It warms my heart that you watch doll vids with your son (btw, I have no idea why the word so escaped me and I kept saying different variations of “male child” like whaaaaaat?) I try to make it obvious when I’m talking about more grownup stuff in my vids because you never know who’s watching! Haha thanks for talking back to me. Sometimes when I record I like to picture it being a conversation 🤓🤣
What a lovely Video, the way you considered answering everyone’s questions hats off to you for being so kind and patient, It was very informative, love watching your channel, i can relate to point that for doll lovers dolls are sometimes more important than food, it’s so relatable to me, I can skip outside and fancy meals, just to save for my dolls😊Thank you so much for including my question❤❤
@@DollLoversHub non collectors will never understand the sacrifices we make for our dolls! But really, once we have that prized possession, we can enjoy it forever if we want. That fancy meal is only enjoyable for a moment! (Thanks for asking your question)
Thank you for answering my questions and mentioning my channel. I feel so humble and grateful. As you mentioned in the video, you and your channel brings such a safe experience that you inspire others to be themselves and share unapologetically. So, again thank you. Also, I eat an orange 🍊 every morning with breakfast. 😊
@@OutspokenJourney awww of course I would mention your channel! I do love your taste in dolls. And may we both one day know the excitement of finding older Addy Mold dolls 🤞🏻 Every morning!! I love oranges too but I prefer blackberries 😁
watched it all with a glass or ORANGE juice on Saturday but on my smart tv (don't know how to leave comments there). Always love your videos. I echo the sentiment that it is like sitting with a friend who "gets it". I'm glad you enjoy making these because I do enjoy watching and listening. :)
@@1964chopper I’m the same way-I watch UA-cam on tv and then try to remember to comment later on my phone. So I totally get it when people don’t comment. As long as they’re enjoying in whatever way they do, it’s none of my business. Blackberries go well with orange juice I’ve heard 🤪
I really enjoyed this. I'm a recent subscriber and love this laid back format you employ on your channel. I have developed friendships through my UA-cam subscriptions with the creators of A Thousand Splendid Dolls and Rachel Hoffman and Co of Virtual Doll Convention. Adult doll collectors are kind, supportive and full of joy. Glad to "meet" you now too. Keep being exactly who you are!!
@@bestrnlynzeep it sounds like we’ve both had similar luck with positive experiences and making friendships in the doll community. I often hear of drama or negativity. It’s much nicer to spread joy tho right? Happy new year!
Orange you’re glad you finally did a complete question and answer! I am so happy to see your shelves going up, looks great! Take them all the way up, mine are 20 inches from the ceiling. I agree, Tyson’s Icecream Parlor is one of my favorites, I have mine decorated for Christmas. Glad to be part of your doll squad! ❤
@@carolreardon528 this is a complete Q&A right? Any more questions would’ve made me black out! Once the shelves are up and my dolls sorted once and for all, I can FINALLY post a room tour update! Thanks for always engaging 🥰🥳
Great video, Blaine! Orange is one of my favorite colors, too. :) Really enjoyed getting to learn more about you and your dolls. Congrats on 2000 subscribers, it’s well-deserved!
Orange, I was so anxious to get home, bake a cake for my youngest, relax and watch your video all the way through. I look forward to you videos. You are loved.
I enjoy watching or just listening to your content. I love how open and friendly you are. Looking forward to your journey on your UA-cam channel for 2025. 😊
@@zabavnaya-xt8tb tbh I’d want her to know peace at some point in her life. I’m not sure she could handle peace lol, but it might make her easier to get along with (in certain ways)
@@MyRealitywithNicole wow you got a lot done. This video is that long 🤣 (I still can’t believe it!) Doesn’t the outfit look so perfect with her long black hair!!
I genuinely love your videos I agree watching your videos is like talking to a friend I even got my sister watching your videos because she Love all things princess Tiana.🍊
Your videos always captivate me from beginning to end! You are such an interesting and down-to-earth person. Your passion for the dolls is inspiring, as is your resiliency and positive outlook on life. Great Q & A!
@@kashlaw01 hmmm I honestly can’t imagine why - which is the exact reason I didn’t expect anyone to get through this lonnnnng video ☠️☠️ But I guess you’re used to me now! I’m glad you enjoy my doll passion lol
Have you ever watched the channel agitssocute? Her doll rooms tour is amazing. She has two full rooms and is meticulous in her displays just like you are!
I'm surprised you didn't wear orange for such an important video! Maybe I should have asked how much orange clothing you own haha. Thanks for answering my questions! I think I actually remember you talking about the Disneyland Paris thing back in the day, what a wild thing. (I came from instagram!) And I hope the bald question wasn't too weird. 😅 I buzzed my hair off a couple years ago after having long hair most of my life and it was very freeing. I'm growing it out now but I do miss the low maintenance of it. I don't think I'd miss it as much if I shaved it every other day though!
@@Locktobre come to think of it… I don’t have much orange clothing! I do have a lot of black tho… I think I have as happy someone asked about the bald thing. While I wear hats a lot, I don’t ALWAYS wear them, so it was an excuse to finally show my bald, stark white head on video 🤣 I forgot to mention my head is so pale it also plays with colors around me on camera. But if you went from long hair to a shaved head (for something new?) I can see why you were curious
@@myveryowndisneyroom I know you! I’d recognize that black hair anywhere! Haha yes I don’t suppose you’d have any reason to listen to me answer questions about my ideal historical American girl 🤣
@@cyberclown I’m going to look into it more in the new year. It was never on my “mood board” lol, but others have said the same thing. I just don’t know much about Patreon at this point 🥴
@@EnbyElliott I think it is fair for me to let me people know who they’re supporting or following … but I might go overboard sometimes. This is how my longest video! I almost “blacked” out when I realized 🤯
Blaine, this was such a great video. I loved learning more about you. To echo what so many other folks say, it really does feel like hanging out with a friend. Your impression of your brother about an hour into the video made me laugh, and I accidentally woke up my cat.😂 Love your videos! 🧡 edit: I forgot to say thank you for answering my question!
@@laurabushaw3518 oh nooooo lol, this video was so long and it went so late into the night, I can’t imagine / remember what that impression might’ve been 🤣☠️ It’s the best possible compliment I could get saying my videos are like a chat with a friend… I think it lets me get away with my low production / editing videos 🤡
I'm so glad that you were answering.The storage locker thing cause that's been on my mind every time.I see your video.Because I think the cops did you wrong.I'm still worried about that maintenance man who was kind of creepy
@@tluderman77 the only “resolution” I have on the situation is bad things happen sometimes, and you just have to deal with it the best way you can. I can have my suspicions, but that doesn’t solve the mystery sadly.
I really do enjoy your channel and watch as much as I can. I plan to go back further and watch your older videos. I’m a new collector and I like learning about them. So far I buy dolls because I like what they look like and not who they are. I’m probably one of your ‘older’ fans at the age of 67! I’m a Madame Alexander doll collector as well of the 7-8 inch dolls. I also enjoy the old ideal dolls. Orange you glad I won’t go on and on about them?😂 Thank you for all you do!
@@debwillner5598 welllll if you do go back to watch my older videos, I should warn you I was really nervous in the first few. It was only because of how nice everyone was I relaxed and got more comfortable. Now I won’t shut up 🤣 You know, it’s funny, I don’t really think about the age of everyone i engage with on here. Now I wonder! You can go on and on about your dolls, I’d understand. That’s why started this channel. I talk about mine enough I BLACK out and don’t even remember what I said in my videos 🤣
@ ok if you insist😂. My favorite MA dolls are the older ones. I had one as a child and my mom bought me one exactly like it about 15 years ago. The new MA dolls are cutesy but I don’t prefer them. I have a few Ideal Chrissy dolls along with her friends and her cousin. I just bought a replica of the first baby doll I remember having, which is Chatty Cathy with brown hair. She may be one of the earliest ‘with teeth’ dolls. She was in terrible shape and she looks almost new after an afternoon in my spa bathroom with me. AND she still talks! One of my daughters gets me with the dolls and my other two tolerate me. My husband has always kept me happy in any way he can, and my dolls are no exception!
@ is the expression Chatty Cathy based on the doll or the other way around? The only MA doll on my wish list is Tiana, but she’s SUPER HARD to find. The MA faces are adorable. I’m glad you have doll supportive people in your life! A lot of people don’t understand collectors. They’re really missing out!
@@DisBlaine I’m not sure how they came up with the name. She has several different phrases she says when you pull the string. My sister had a blond one.
@@gloriabates2743 that’s amazing, thank you so much! Whenever I record, especially longer videos, it’s hard to believe anyone would watch all the way until it fades to black. So thanks again!
I've had people worry about my collection because of how large it is. I'm on SSI so i always remind those people I'm forced to not save. If i have more than 2000 in my bank account so I'll lose health insurance and my monthly income if i don't spend my money. I also hardly go anywhere because of my disabilities and being immune compromised. people don't understand even folks in poverty and judge my spending too. Sorry everyone even still worries when you have a income too 🍓
@@kerrysmiles you lose your insurance if you have savings??? How do they expect you to prepare for your future?? I’m sure this is already a major topic of discussion, but that’s mind blowing. I’ll choose to see the bright side, that it forces you to enjoy your money, but I’m sure it’s a little anxiety inducing
That was very fun, I really liked to know more about you. I really appreciate that even tho you don’t have to. I feel like I was listening to a friend. I don’t really see other Canadian men dolls collector around here lol.
@@brz2387 that’s a relief! Me recording a video of talking for 2.5 hours could’ve easily been annoying or boring, so I’m glad you could enjoy it. Thanks for watching!
@ im working from home so I listened to it like a podcast 👌🏻 you shouldn’t apologize or justify the time of your videos, you won’t loose viewers they will skip to the part they want or just watch a shorter video you made. You have great content 😁
I`m new here so this is only the second video i`ve watched of yours but l thoroughly enjoyed. I love orange too and fall is my favourite season. I`m not a collector of large dolls mainly due to space but l do love seeing them and learning about them. - a new fan from northern Vermont, USA
@@annasimoneau4798 oh no, you’re new to my dolls, and you got stuck watching my longest video yet!! I’m glad you enjoyed it at least. I also love fall!! It has the best weather and all the bright colors. Plus, Halloween. Orange and black together at last. 🖤🧡
My current mate is the first person I was open about my doll collecting with. And interestingly enough, my dolls don't phase him. My obsessive crafting supplies, on the other hand.... lol. He accurately points out that I do not have time for everything like I think I do, especially with our new 9 week old puppy. (All that to say that it's nice having a partner who doesn't mind my dolls.) How you do their stories... I'm gonna have to work on that method. I know all their names, and my favorites, I know their stories. But the rest, I have to guess at their stories. I love feeling like we're just chatting about dolls when I watch your videos, it's relaxing and enjoyable. Feeling like i have another doll friend is amazing. And I listen to your videos while I'm working, I do watch too, and yes, you're right, it's nice to see you talking physically. I don't have a close relationship with my parents as they are religious and converted from Christianity to some form of Judaism. While my mother sews for the dolls and is the reason I started collecting AG as a child, having different beliefs and views in life has divided what could've been a great collecting experience together. But I do unfortunately have an ex in jail who hopefully will never get out, so I have sadly dealt with that side of life. Your mental outlook is amazing, and my partner is working with me daily to get mine to where yours is. Dolls and my precious dogs help me in a way that people sometimes can't, you know? Orange is definitely a staple in your doll wardrobe, and I'm here for it.
@@DarcysNova626 awwww you got a new puppy??? Darcy, that’s so exciting!! Congrats. It’s been 5 years since mine was put down (for being realllllly old) and I’m still not over it, so I’ll never have another dog. Despite all the hard times I’ve taken in stride, I’m not built with the kind of strength required for saying goodbye to a dog 😵 I think that’s sort of the feeling on my side of the screen too. I’ll be like, hey can I show you my latest / favorite / weirdest doll? Here’s what I like to dress them in. AND PEOPLE JUST LET ME!!! 🤯🤣 It’s too bad different beliefs get in the way of conversation with you and your mom. To others they may tell you just to not bring it up or change the topic - but that can be a lot of work! To this day my mom will try to continue fights we had when I was 15, and I’ll literally have to say, “if we can’t talk about other things, we can’t talk at all”, or, “Mom, you’re doing it again” Mothers, right? 🤣 I wish I had more orange in my wardrobe! As much as I love bright colors, I tend to wear a lot of black
@DisBlaine I wear a lot of black too! As a blonde haired blue eyed woman with UK/Scottish ancestry - I'm too pale for Orange. But I love purples and blues too. I use my IG the way you use your UA-cam to share my dolls. - Leighanne
This was a very interesting video, one of my favorites that you’ve done. I always learn so much from you, but i already knew your favorite color is ORANGE.😉 what I newly learned was how respectful and kind you are to your mother-as a parent of 8 children, yes you read that right😆, you find out really quick that you aren’t perfect but we try the best we can. I thankfully haven’t had a hard time in Life like your mom but as all my kids are adults now they all have opinions on how they were raised. Your healthy attitude and kindness towards her is admirable. Keep up the great work on your channel, I always look forward to watching. Thanks again for this one💗
@@ledstoke oh what a relief! When I saw how long it was, I nearly BLACKED OUT. I’m glad you enjoyed it despite the length-and I’m especially glad the answer I gave about my mom didn’t come across harsh. Even on real life people find it off putting, and they know all the details lol. Thank you for getting through my long winded answers!
Your trip to the Chicago store sounds like me. As a nanny, I went to the NY store with my work family at the time (around 2014, 2015). I loved seeing all the accessories even more than the dolls. Never thought I’d be collecting them. Claudie started it.🥰🥰
@@DanielleA1855 oh yeah it was the playsets and accessories that sucked me in at first. AND THEN I SAW CLAUDIE!! No joke, she was my first doll too, and I don’t think they’ll ever make a face as beautiful as hers. 😍😍
I would love to see a Star Wars collab with dolls of the main trios from all the trilogies, but I fear my wallet would hate me. I would not be able to resist buying Leia, Padme, and Rey dolls.
@@settheworldonfire94 ohhh that would be a great idea for outfits (Halloween cojstijes?) it’s a separate licence but Disney owns Star Wars, so mattel might have the license for that too. If they were limited edition, they’d be a bloodbath!
Thanks for answering my question. I really enjoyed your video. I broke it up into two days. I really like fresh orange juice that you can get at Whole Foods. Ugh, so good.
Man I was really hoping it got worked out with your storage unit 😔 But that is very commendable to look at it so pragmatically and decide it’s time to let them all go. Orange 😄
@@kristinaland whenever something bad happens in life, I realize it was out of my control. BUT! I can control how I react to it-and I don’t want to carry negative emotions. It’s too exhausting 🤣 Black 😉
I loved this video and getting to know you and your collection a little more! Congrats on 2k subscribers! Also I love the ORANGE shirt 🍊 on Moana she looks stunning!
You're at the Channel Questions so I have to add this comment. I don't have TM #4 but I do have those pjs that I got in a bundle of AG clothing (for a bargain price of $20 and it included at least a dozen pair of AG shoes but is missing the purple slippers that go with the pjs - for the price I'm fine with that). #2. I have that exact mini Cabbage patch doll that she's holding. I've always collected miniatures and full sized Cabbage Patch Kids instead of AG in the 80's. Toys 'R' Us sold those mini CPK dolls and I have 5 that I bought back then (1990's) and since then I've bought 2 or 3 more from a local 2nd Hand Toys Store.
@@djg5950 I’m obsessed with these pjs!! I only got them about a month ago, so I might be sad when tm4 wears normal clothes in the new year lol. And the slippers are a nightmare to keep on. I’m sure the previous owner lost them. Someone gifted me that CPK to put in Courtney’s collection. It’s so cute!!
Orange you glad for dolls. Not sure how I came across your channel a few weeks ago, I think it was to do with Maplelea knitwear, and yes I agree am pretty sure they're listening to everything we do to suggest more of the same things. I agree with the doll addiction, I've got a cupboard full of it, that I'm trying to thin out, oops have ordered a TM106 with the proceeds. I'll have to check out the youtubers you mentioned. Thankyou for sharing with us.
@@kaffrumluvscats awww I’m so glad Maplelea brought you to my channel - their dark haired dolls have wigs that are actually black! And yep, whenever I sell off older dolls… I spend the money on more dolls 😆
As someone who hyper fixates on things because of possible autism, I get obsessed to the point of addiction. As a kid, I was addicted to Ever After High Dolls until they were discontinued and I loved books as a kid where I read books all the time -- can't stay focused very much as a college student now -- but I'm glad that American girl is my current addiction because I'd rather spend my money I can treasure for as long as I collect rather than something I'll use once like when I was hyper fixated on a phone game that had in-game purchases. I've been collecting since I was a kid and not stopping anytime soon. In 2025, I have a few collecting goals I plan to achieve. I want to stick to only getting two dolls this month and for my birthday in February, then I want to stick to only collecting clothes from the inner star u era which was my peak growing up, I loved flipping through the catalogs as a kid with my brother. But my top holy grail doll is Cecile, but my not going out of my way to drop too much on her this year. But I will if I find her for a good deal.
@@Salemagdolls yes! If I’m going to have an addiction (side effect of an addictive personality) I’d rather it be something that doesn’t harm anyone and only brings me joy. Now that you’ve written down your collecting goals, it’s in record! You’ll have to stick with it! The same goes to me after blurting it all out in this video 🤣
@@DisBlaine Definitely. Lol, fair point. I got too many in my opinion for the space I have over the past year since I started recollecting. I've accumulated fourteen (one on the way as a present from my boyfriend for Christmas) and eleven of them I bought myself though some weren't brand new since last December. I do have some on my list I'd like to get once I have more space possibly in 2026.
I feel like a fake Disblaine fan for not submitting questions this round, lol! Loved hearing all the questions and your responses. You're always so thoughtful and considered. (And I would totally join a Patreon if you started one. 😊) also, um. Orange is my least favorite color. My deepest apologies for this truth of mine. (I like a rusty orange color? But not a bright orange.)
@@eliseelliot well it was already 2.5 hours, so I hope you don’t feel bad you didn’t give me even MORE questions to answer 🤣 I don’t know if Patroen is in my near future, but someone planted the seed, so anything is possible. Haha no one else has to like orange. When people don’t, it makes it feel even more like MY favorite color, especially the way it contrasts against black. 🖤
Knock, knock. Who’s there? Banana. Banana who? Knock, knock. Who’s there? Banana. Banana who? Knock, knock. Who’s there? Orange. Orange who? Orange you glad I didn’t say banana? 😂 I enjoyed this video and learned more about you and your love of dolls. I watched it in chunks as I had some errands to run today. I appreciate that you shared more personal stuff, and I understand the need to be careful of sharing too much on your channel. I am delighted to be called an honorary Canadian! That really brightened my day. 😊 Thanks so much for the mention. Also thanks for answering my question about which AG store you visited. Maybe a little AG seed was planted in your heart when you were there. I hope to visit the Chicago store in 2025. I grew up near Chicago and haven’t been there since 2010. BTW, I LOVE your Elsa in Saila’s Bear Hug Sweaterdress Set. I always enjoy your videos and was super excited to watch this one. As others have said, it’s like hanging out with a friend and sharing our love of dolls.
@@nettiezdolls6742 I expected if anyone watched it, it would be in chunks over many days or just the first few minutes - I can’t believe how long this ended up! I’m glad you took the honorary Canadian positively-you have more ML dolls than most Canadians who collect 18” dolls! Which is why I bet you’re one of a select few who would zero in on the polar bear outfit 🤣 It doesn’t pop as nicely as it does against Saila’s BLACK hair, but it suits Elsa’s character
In addition to monster high, Lego recently came out with a Wednesday themed Lego set collection. I know they cater to their adult fans more, kind of like Monster High, but maybe it's possible for AG when season 2 comes out? I hope!
@@karacoconutag when the sequel was announced, I got excited considering possible doll collabs. Even if I didn’t want to keep them as the characters, they would be such unique dolls repurposed. You never know right?
Thanks for the long Q&A session. Orange is one of my favorite colors too. I identify with a lot of your life experiences. I've chosen to be healthy, but it's a lot of work, and in some ways, on- going. As for moving, I'm working on downsizing because I need to move to Mexico. My husband has been there for more than a year, and given our political situation right now, he cannot come back. It is forcing me to make hard choices. I'm taking 9 dolls and all their stuff with me. My granddaughters are getting the rest of them. 3 of my dolls are "Life of Faith" dolls, and they came secured in their boxes with grosgrain ribbon. I'm going to upgrade all the AGs and my 1 Maplelea doll (who hasn't arrived yet) to ribbon ties in their boxes. That seems the safest way to keep them, and then I will pack their doll boxes in another box to ship. I'm still working out the details. Having to make choices about our collections means they keep getting better, it's like refining something. My books are down to two small bookcases, my art pottery to one cupboard, and so on. There was a grief moment needed to let things go, but both my husband and I are miserable separated. I love your calm presence on screen, the things you gave to say about your dolls, and how they fit into your life. E. B. White said that when we write we write about ourselves, rather consciously or not. That's true for video essays as much as it is for written ones. Thanks again.
@@KeriRojas oh no, that’s so sad! Sorry to hear you and your husband have been long distance. It’ll be hard to downsize your collection, but I hope you can feel some sense of relief after you’ve gotten it down. As someone who’s possessed by their possessions, I know it can be a challenge. Will the rest be going to your granddaughters to keep or to “hold on” to? Either way it’ll be hard but at least they’ll be with loved ones.
My 12 year old granddaughter will have hers to keep. She will play with them. My 19 year old granddaughter may display some, but says she "wants them for her daughters someday." She is an artist and has an artist's eye. So I think they will be good with her.
I don't like orange and chocolate together! I loved the video! Maybe I am just nosey & enjoy a good story/drama that isn't mine! Uffda families are hard. I am 10+ years no contact with my mom for various reasons. I guess I hold a grudge😂. I find my dolls healing, though!
@@abbyw6830 haha there’s nothing wrong with enjoying someone else’s drama if there willing to share! And I can totally understand not talking to your mom. I’ve had to black list mine on many occasions too.
@AishaAnnDolls thanks so much! They’ve become a lot of fun to make. I really wish I had more orange clothes for my dolls, especially to pair with black 🥰
I just wanted you to know you can do free options for patreon too so that it's inclusive to folks like me but still have extras for the people who pay. I would totally pay to be part of your patreon too❤ we've been thinking about doing it for I dream of Johnny. I love him.
@@kerrysmiles *if* I ever do patreon, it’ll be pretty far in the future. I’m not really thinking about it yet. UA-cam already takes up a lot of time, so the thought of doing anything else makes me anxious 🫣 But never say never right?
@@DisBlaine My mom and I are happy with whatever you're comfy doing I just wanted you to know that they do have free levels too. Sweet of you to think about the folks that can't afford it.
Your videos really do give a “sitting down with a friend” vibe. That’s why I keep coming back. You were one of the first AG channels I discovered once I got into collecting, myself, and I’m glad I did. Thank you for being open about your experiences with your family. I also have a parent in prison, and the other parent hasn’t been reliable since I was about 12. Most people don’t get it.
@@settheworldonfire94 it’s such an honor people let me upload so many casual videos with literally no production effort and come back for more. I really am grateful to have this space where I can unload about my dolls every few days. And then when I open up personally and connect with others who have similar experiences 🤯
Thank you!!!
I wholeheartedly agree!!!!!
Thank you for mentioning my channel! ❤
Love your channel!!
@@thedollstudiobykris what?? Who told you??
Jk, love your channel too!
Have you ever considered writing a book? Your story seems incredibly fascinating.
@@ghosty4 funny enough, a therapist had me write out my story when I was younger (by hand!!) to help me look for patterns in my behaviour-and I was so embarrassed with my writing I wrote it out a second time.
Also by hand, so that might be why everything is burned into my memory lol
I love your long videos! They are like eating a good orange! I am someone who is very open and ok with sharing my life, too. I am so glad you are good and enjoying your peace
@@shannonchristie-wickham8453 thank you, what a relief! I was afraid this video was so long it would disappear in some black hole.
And I’m glad you can relate to being an open book. I probably coke across very off putting to some people lol.
Blaine, I made it to the end of your video and I also wanted to say thanks so much for the shout out about my channel! I felt so honoured to be included in your list. ❤
I was so surprised that you got this Q&A together so fast when I saw in the comments how many questions were asked. Wow. Well done! Your answer about cooking was so funny! I don’t really care for cooking either. I try to keep my meals as simple as possible. Great video. Merry Christmas from Canada!🎄🇨🇦💕
@@CherishedDollFriends of course I would include you! I haven’t discovered many Canadian collectors on here, and if people enjoy my type of videos, yours are similar (imo)
Oh and I had to move fast on the Q&A: I have so many planned videos to get through. Because this was long, I bumped it ahead to the weekend instead of Monday!!!
@@CherishedDollFriends oh oops and merry Christmas lol. I’ve crossed paths with plenty cooking haters. I’m telling you it’s a scam 🤣
I loved every second of this, Blaine - what a great Q&A! Thanks so much for taking the time to share your stories with us - not just in this video but in every video you do. You're a ray of light in this community - and that's really saying something because it's a pretty great online community.
@@dollingaround aww wow I’m honestly glad you enjoyed it. When I saw how long it was, I didn’t expect anyone to click on. But it was too late to do anything about it!
And thank you, that’s very sweet, because as someone who was very welcomed in this community when I started my channel, I agree it’s a very lovely place.
Wow…I related to your comments about your Mom at the end and how you feel “self parented” I have these same feelings with my Mom. I often felt like the Mom and she was the child in our relationship. However she is a very lovely sweet person even though her parenting journey with my sister and I was full of questionable decisions. Your positive attitude is the best way to move through this kind of life challenge. It has served you well my friend. ❤
@@CherishedDollFriends awww well I’m glad I never had to parent her - I don’t think I could stomach that! So I’m sorry you had to be that for your mom. On the bright side, we can thank our experiences for the people we’ve become. We can’t control what happens in our childhood, only how we deal with it. Parents are just people after all 🤪
[WIP Table of Contents for my fellow ADHDers who are thinking, "Yeah, I'd watch that, but it's not happening in one sitting. I hope someone in the comments shared the time stamps." Saving my progress.]
00:00 - 01:56 | Intro
1:56 - 2:22 | Shout-outs
3:37 - 4:03 | The Platforms Blaine Accepts Questions From
*DOLL-RELATED QUESTIONS*
2:22 - 3:37 | 1. How often do you clean your set-up, and do you ever have a mess?
4:03 - 4:44 | 2. Do you have any American Girl dolls in your collection that you regret buying?
4:44 - 5:57 | 3. Did you know about "American Girl" as a child?
5:57 - 7:09 | 4. What is the main reason you collect?
7:09 - 9:10 | 5. If you could design the Girl of the Year, what would she be like?
9:10 - 10:44 | 6. Has your fondness for "My Little Pony" affected the way you feel about fantasy-haired dolls?
10:44 - 12:26 | 7. How are you brave enough to rip off wigs and swap eyes on new, expensive dolls? (A note on the captions: They say 'money isn't an option', but it should be 'money isn't an object'.)
12:26 - 14:30 | 8. Has your collecting ever interfered with your past relationships?
14:30 - 15:53 | 9. Have you read any of the "American Girl" books? Or do you plan on reading a particular story?
15:53 - 17:19 | 10. Given your space constraints and your growing collection, do you think you're going to start cycling displays, or storing them, or selling them off?
17:19 - 17:47 | 11. Do you have Claudie's travel outfit?
17:47 - 18:57 | 12. Which American Girl dolls do you suggest collecting?
18:57 - 19:42 | 13. What do you like most about collecting?
19:42 - 20:45 | 14. Which Disney doll would you like American Girl to release next?
20:45 - 22:36 | 15. Do you have any interest in the earlier Addy-mold dolls?
22:36 - 25:23 | 16. Have you ever thought about what you'd have to do [with your dolls] if you had to move?
25:23 - 27:15 | 17. Which "American Girl" collabs would you like to see in the future?
27:15 - 27:53 | 18. Is there a large vintage piece you're considering, or on the look-out for?
27:53 - 29:28 | 19. If you were to stop collecting "American Girl", is there another brand you'd consider? If so, which one?
29:28 - 30:50 | 20. Do you ever lose doll clothes and accessories, and then find them months later in the weirdest places?
30:50 - 33:20 | 21. Have you ever been sent free dolls in exchange for promoting a brand?
33:20 - 34:17 | 22. Name three retired "American Girl" collections you'd like to see make a comeback.
34:17 - 35:13 | 23. Have you considered crafting anything for your dolls-or just considered crafting at all?
35:13 - 36:25 | 24. Do you think your collection will grow [large enough] to make you move house?
36:25 - 37:34 | 25. Do you still have the "My Little Pony" castle from the Christmas you were four?
37:34 - 38:53 | 26. What are your collecting goals for 2025?
38:54 - 40:53 | 27. Was "The Storage Locker Break-in Incident" case ever solved?
40:54 - 41:38 | 28. Is it a goal of yours to complete a particular collection?
41:38 - 42:48 | 29. Do you ever convince yourself, "It's a special deal!" -that by not collecting this one, you're going to miss out and regret it?
42:49 - 43:33 | 30. Which dolls are on your Holy Grail list?
43:33 - 44:36 | 31. How supportive of your hobby is your partner?
44:36 - 46:35 | 32. If "American Girl" tasked you with designing the next historical character, what would she be like?
46:35 - 47:45 | 33. If you could only continue to collect one line of dolls, what would it be?
47:45 - 49:16 | 34. Have you attempted thrifting "American Girl" or "Maplelea" dolls?
49:16 - 50:19 | 35. Do you ever take your dolls in public? -If so, what kind of reactions do you get?
50:19 - 51:49 | 36. Have you considered buying a TLC ("tender loving care") American Girl doll in really good condition-to cuddle with?
51:49 - 52:52 | 37. Who are your top five favorite characters? (Note: No doll line is specified, so he presumes 'American Girl' is implied.)
52:51 - 53:49 | 38. If you could only collect one size of doll, what would your preference be?
@@azdajajeanne eeeeeks that’s a lot of work Azdaja!! I feel terrible there’s a need for this and you’re fulfilling it 🫣
Let me pin the post so everyone can see your hard work. Sorry and thank you at the same time…
@@azdajajeanne thanks again for making those timestamps. I finished it and threw it in the description, so now the video has chapters. I’ll try to do that from now on with longer vids! (Now that I know how 😬)
Blaine, this is by far your best video. I love your humility, your humor, and your honesty. It’s so nice to get to know more about you. And your dolls, doll collecting, and more, of course. Thank you for opening up about your past and sharing so much with us. Your video is too short, though! PS I’m from Southern California and I actually prefer the OG: Disneyland. Our weather is superior and we don’t have alligators, huge bugs, and overwhelming humidity!
@@sjordan9586 I gotta be honest: when I saw this was my longest video, my thought was “oh well, no one is going to click on this slog”, so I’m floored you think it’s my best one! And too short 🤣
Another funny thing: I think my next Disney trip will actually be the Cali park. Aside from the factors you listed, the more intimate setting of Disneyland does make for a nice visit, that you can do it all in a day.
Thank you for all the time you put into this video. It sounds like you love your mother from a distance and there's nothing wrong with that. Do what you have to in order to protect your peace. I so enjoy watching you and some of the other channels you named and I now realize that it's because it makes me feel less alone in my collection journey. I like your ideas for the GOTY and especially the historical dolls. I don't know much about the history of the Transatlantic Railway. I like Rozanda's orange shirt.
@@chantelconrad4221 it’s exactly that: I learned at a young age to protect my peace, and it was hard to realize not everyone feels the same way about peace 🥴
It’s interesting about collector loneliness-some of us engage by making content and some of us engage by consuming it, but we all have a sort of need for each other. Well that’s my take on it lol.
Thank you for watching! Rozonda’s orange shirt perfectly compliments her black hair 🥰
Orange is your favorite color! Blue is mine, but several of my very favorite AG outfits are dark green: Molly’s Christmas dress, Felicity’s riding habit, and the Holiday Bibs. Loved every bit of this video!
@@underthelilacs-d6q yes, I love orange paired just about any color-even black. With blue is nice too!
The holiday bibs!! Someone put that on my radar recently. Someday!!
ORANGE IS ALSO MY FAVORITE COLOR!!!!! ❤ I loved the long video and thank you for sharing so much!!!
@@melissabazile is it actually?? I hope you enjoy it paired with black, because I can’t get enough of Halloween 🥰
Thana for getting through it! I was really expecting 8 clicks when I saw how long it was…
@ yes orange has been my favorite color for years!!! It pairs well with black, pink, teal… lots!!! And honestly I’ll watch the video a second time. 🤷🏻♀️ I love your videos, especially the very long ones!!! Thank you for your hard work with UA-cam!!!!
@ truthfully I love orange with many colors too-especially fuchsia 😍
A second time?? I’m amazed you could watch it all once. But I guess it’s so long you were bound to miss some of it.
@ yaaaas fushia
Framing doll-collecting as an addiction really made things make a lot of sense for me. I have ADHD, and if it sets off the dopamine, I need more in a way that it’s hard to stop myself. I’m surprised I have only 3 dolls, but I think it’s because my brain is so focused on getting their outfits right now. I’m the same way with the piles of books I’ve had for years but have never read, and all my Star Wars collectibles. Like it all makes so much sense now.
@@settheworldonfire94 I think I love to admit when I’m addicted to something (like soda lol) because I’ve witnessed too many people in denial about addiction on actual substances or coffee, both of which are highly addictive. If something affects your life (and finances?) and makes you happy or keeps you coming back c for more, it can be an addiction.
Sometimes I think I’m addicted to my couch after work 😆
I was the same with books as a kid!!
Thank you for sharing all this and answering questions! It was really fun and you are truly an inspiration. I am so grateful you are part of the doll community.
@@catdogmom155 thanks for your questions! I ended up putting timestamps in the description, so the video should be easier to navigate now.
Thanks for another great video. I watched while I was wrapping Christmas presents. 🍊
@@RobynThompson-v2k phew, I’m so relieved you had something to do while sitting through this slog! 🖤 Thank you!
Orange you lovely 😊
You are the absolute best!!!
@@jeaninevarvaro8599 awww thank you so much!! 🖤
Hey Blaine thanks for this sit down and chat. You give me that feeling of being a great person. Orange is one of my favorite colors and I am a lefty. lol. Yes I am glad I found a friend collector in you. Continue to be who you are and no not everyone get this type of collecting.
@@donnamcclam hi Donna! It’s hard to say how great I am based on how I am in front of a camera. I could be a total monster in real life 🤪
A fellow south paw-who loves orange! I love it paired with black.
Thanks for continuing to chat with me!
Hey Blaine you are not a monster now you may unleash a dragon over Tianna collection 😂. Yes I love my orange I match it with black as well. I am here for your stories and collection
This is a fun video to tune in to! It's impressive how you grew your channel to 2k subscribers in less than a year. Congratulations!
@@melissazhai I think it doesn’t really hit me that my growth has been impressive. Must be because I can’t stop pumping out videos 🤓
Thank you Blaine, you are a kind soul and a lot of fun to hang out with. 🍊
@@JenniferAstrella-j1i awww thank you Jennifer! That’s such a sweet thing to say 🖤
I hate to cook, too! Dinner can be cereal, with an orange for dessert. Your lightheartedness is infectious. I love your videos because they remind me how to play!
@@AggieCollette oooh I also love cereal as a meal-my fruit of choice would be blackberries. What an honor that my videos remind you how to play! 🥳
@@DisBlaineMy actual fruit of choice is blueberries 😃
Blaine, you are such a kind person. I enjoy all your videos and love hearing about your various dolls. This video was perfectly long and I was mending as I watched/listened. (Orange) love to you!
@@susantarantino1143 yay I’m glad you had something to do while watching! I was worried uploading because I expected this to be about an hour when I started. I nearly blacked out as I saw the time getting longer and longer!!
Hey there, first let me say thank you. I’m so glad there’s a place for adults that love to share our love for dolls. My question to you is, where is your favorite place to shop for clothes and accessories? Particularly shoes. As I start my journey as an adult for (carrying on my mother‘s love for Doll collecting),there’s so many resources to finding 18 inch Doll Clothes and accessories aside from American girl, is there anywhere else you like to shop particularly?That’s my biggest challenge. And by the way, I absolutely love your doll collection, clothes and accessories! The shoes are amazing!
@@nicholefavors8311 currently my favourite place to shop for doll clothes is Maplelea. They’re really making the highest quality at this scale and NOT making everything exclusively in shades of pink. Even the dolls have grown on me - which I never thought I’d say 👀
Hi Blaine, I am enjoying your Q&A very much. Thank you for answering my questions and mentioning my name. ☺️I liked hearing that you at least had your care bear to use as a pillow as sad as that sounds. What you went through made you the great down to earth person you are today. Sorry to ask a question that might have been triggering to some viewers. It was fresh in my mind when you spoke about your experience in a recent video. 🙏
@@CherishedDollFriends hey Cheryl! You have a channel, so I don’t feel bad mentioning you lol. And you asked really good questions. I had never though of bringing my dolls out in public. The idea is a nightmare, so it was fun to consider 🤣🤣
And it was so nice to answer the care bear pillow question, because I love that I’ve needed toys my entire life. Even as a street smart homeless teen 🫣😆
Hi Blaine, I don’t always comment but always watch and enjoy your videos.❤. You are so right about the difference between a supportive partner with our hobby and someone who has the same interest. You bring that magic connection thru your videos and I really enjoy just relaxing in the evening watching your channel. I agree that we need more color variation from AG in 2025. Especially 🍊Orange 🍊! AND more boy doll clothes! I have the Muskoka Lumberjacket Outfit (& boots) from Maplelea on my Christmas Wish List. Love it with the lace up hiking boots! Keep the videos coming, I’ll try and comment more, promise ❤
@@azeverinarizona1931 that connection goes both ways, and I’ve been looking for a way to express that. I figured if anyone made it through a 2+ hours video, they could stick around a little longer to hear me get corny 🤣
Oh yes, more orange clothes from AG, and black 🖤
@ 🧡🖤❤️
Your channel is one of my two favorite. Don’t worry about anything. It’s nice to see someone who is relatable to you. Meaning when I made videos in the past. Keep up the great work 💕💕💕💕
@@thoward3523 whoa that’s a quite a declaration: one of your faves?? Crazy, and thank you. I don’t consider things like that when I record… probably for the better 🤣
@@DisBlaine yes I absolutely love your style of video and recording. When it comes to a lot of other creators, I just don’t find me immediately searching for them when comes new concert. I usually find myself going to your channel. I can only say, but there are two channels that I watch every video that is me and you were definitely my number one. Please continue making amazing content. 💕💕💕💕
ORANGE! This video was so awesome! It was so fun to hear you answer all these questions
@@stephmariem BLACK! I can’t believe anyone sat through all this - I was expecting it to be an hour 😳 so I’m glad you enjoyed it!
It took me a few installments (haha), but I did watch your entire video and enjoyed every segment! 🍊
I very much so resonate with your outro concerning finding others that have the same passion in collecting.
Thank you for taking the time to share more about your hobby and self! 🌸
@@mirandasalo5967 yyyeah this was wayyyyy longer than I expected, so I’m surprised anyone got through it 🖤
And what I said in the outro is why I post my dolls on various social platforms. I think I realllly became aware of it making videos on here.
Orange is a warm color. Just as you are, warm and inviting 😊. Watched several times to finally see the whole video. Thank you answering for my question.
@@TeresaMinsinger hey Teresa!! It’s the perfect color to balance with black 😉
Hope I said your last name right … or close enough
I just appreciate you so very much!! Thank you for being so open honest and orange!!!!! 🍊 see you in Florida sometime 🧡🧡🧡🧡
@@Grandma_HoneyVA I must say, I can tell you’re one of the doll lovers on here who really “gets” me, so thank you!!
You’re in Florida?? Maybe when I do my next WDW trip 🖤
(I might be headed to the Cali park before that tho…)
You’re my favorite AGTuber 💕 could listen to you talk for hours. I understand you so much as far as the way you talk about things and the things you’ve been through. Thank you 😊
@@Anon4a2cp favorite agtuber?? Wow that is the utmost praise. 🥰
I love that you said you could listen to me talk for hours-because that’s exactly what I did in this video 🤣🤣🤣
I hope your understanding doesn’t cause triggers when I share these things. Thanks for letting me ramble… again!
Orange is a yummy fruit! (I coudnt think of anything better lol) Thank you for answering my question and thankyou in general for this video and your page. I thought i was someone who does not enjoy long videos but i can watch yours all day!
Its funny you mentioned AG Takes Over because I just commented on one of her posts saying her and you are my favorite AGtubers. I also enjoy the britney doll show!
@@delasiarice313 honestly Delasia, I’m with you on long videos-I tend to prefer shorter ones, which is why I was always in a race in my earlier videos. And I’m completely shocked anyone watched this at all, never mind all the way through!
Orange is yummy fruit, and so are blackberries!
What an amazing video!! 🧡
I definitely think that creating your displays counts as a craft, you’re very good at it!! Thank you so much for mentioning my channel!! I was totally thrilled, I say was because it took me about a day to finish this video 😆🧡
I’m really glad I did watch it through though. The way you interact with your mom and sister gives me hope, that maybe one day I can have a similar arrangement.
Also- to end my comment on a lighter note, I’ve also had a google translate relationship! I was laughing the whole story, totally relatable! 😂😆🧡
@@americangirlfilms of course I mentioned your channel! 🖤 Yours are actually the AG videos I watch the most.
Everyone time I watch or even read a comment you make on my videos, I’m like we have THAT in common too?? That’s so weird!
So I assume our content is similar too 🤪
How on earth did we both google translate date?? I don’t know ANYONE else who has!
@ That’s so nice to hear, thank you Blaine!! 😊🫶🏻
I haven’t known anyone else who has either!! I guess time will tell us if we have anything else in common! 😂💛
Its a great time to come to Florida right now, lots of fresh ORANGES! (It's actually 50 degrees here, but i feel like thats t shirt weather for Canadians!) Great video, my six yo son loves dolls so he watches beside me and I appreciate the positive influence. I constantly talk to you while I'm watching and sewing!
@@EmilyRavenscraft-w5f ohhhh that does sound like ideal weather for a Candian - especially if I wear a BLACK tshirt to attract the sun.
It warms my heart that you watch doll vids with your son (btw, I have no idea why the word so escaped me and I kept saying different variations of “male child” like whaaaaaat?)
I try to make it obvious when I’m talking about more grownup stuff in my vids because you never know who’s watching!
Haha thanks for talking back to me. Sometimes when I record I like to picture it being a conversation 🤓🤣
What a lovely Video, the way you considered answering everyone’s questions hats off to you for being so kind and patient, It was very informative, love watching your channel, i can relate to point that for doll lovers dolls are sometimes more important than food, it’s so relatable to me, I can skip outside and fancy meals, just to save for my dolls😊Thank you so much for including my question❤❤
@@DollLoversHub non collectors will never understand the sacrifices we make for our dolls! But really, once we have that prized possession, we can enjoy it forever if we want. That fancy meal is only enjoyable for a moment!
(Thanks for asking your question)
@ Ofcourse! Agree, there is lot of peace and happiness that we get, each time we see these treasures and they are totally worth the sacrifices.
Thank you for answering my questions and mentioning my channel. I feel so humble and grateful. As you mentioned in the video, you and your channel brings such a safe experience that you inspire others to be themselves and share unapologetically. So, again thank you. Also, I eat an orange 🍊 every morning with breakfast. 😊
@@OutspokenJourney awww of course I would mention your channel! I do love your taste in dolls. And may we both one day know the excitement of finding older Addy Mold dolls 🤞🏻
Every morning!! I love oranges too but I prefer blackberries 😁
watched it all with a glass or ORANGE juice on Saturday but on my smart tv (don't know how to leave comments there). Always love your videos. I echo the sentiment that it is like sitting with a friend who "gets it". I'm glad you enjoy making these because I do enjoy watching and listening. :)
@@1964chopper I’m the same way-I watch UA-cam on tv and then try to remember to comment later on my phone. So I totally get it when people don’t comment. As long as they’re enjoying in whatever way they do, it’s none of my business. Blackberries go well with orange juice I’ve heard 🤪
I really enjoyed this. I'm a recent subscriber and love this laid back format you employ on your channel. I have developed friendships through my UA-cam subscriptions with the creators of A Thousand Splendid Dolls and Rachel Hoffman and Co of Virtual Doll Convention. Adult doll collectors are kind, supportive and full of joy. Glad to "meet" you now too. Keep being exactly who you are!!
@@bestrnlynzeep it sounds like we’ve both had similar luck with positive experiences and making friendships in the doll community. I often hear of drama or negativity. It’s much nicer to spread joy tho right? Happy new year!
Cherished doll friends is my favorite when I'm feeling anxious❤ she can soothe me🍓
@@kerrysmiles that’s exactly her vibe: soothing!
@DisBlaine agreed... She should make relaxation or guided meditation videos 😆 Dolly guided meditation Oh heck yes... I hope she sees this
Orange you’re glad you finally did a complete question and answer! I am so happy to see your shelves going up, looks great! Take them all the way up, mine are 20 inches from the ceiling. I agree, Tyson’s Icecream Parlor is one of my favorites, I have mine decorated for Christmas. Glad to be part of your doll squad! ❤
@@carolreardon528 this is a complete Q&A right? Any more questions would’ve made me black out!
Once the shelves are up and my dolls sorted once and for all, I can FINALLY post a room tour update! Thanks for always engaging 🥰🥳
Great video, Blaine! Orange is one of my favorite colors, too. :) Really enjoyed getting to learn more about you and your dolls. Congrats on 2000 subscribers, it’s well-deserved!
@@abigailaurorataleon9615 awww thank you Abigail! I think I love Halloween so much because of all that orange paired with black. 🧡🖤
Orange, I was so anxious to get home, bake a cake for my youngest, relax and watch your video all the way through. I look forward to you videos. You are loved.
@@AGLegofan awww you just painted such a nice picture! I hope you had some of that cake. Thanks for engaging with me all these months. Black 🖤
I enjoy watching or just listening to your content. I love how open and friendly you are. Looking forward to your journey on your UA-cam channel for 2025. 😊
@@JesselG73 awwww thank you so much! Seeing me as friendly is such a compliment - especially because your profile pic indicates you have good taste 🤪
That's so sweet that you wish to buy a house for your mom, so kind of you 🙏 goes to show your kindness
@@zabavnaya-xt8tb tbh I’d want her to know peace at some point in her life. I’m not sure she could handle peace lol, but it might make her easier to get along with (in certain ways)
I listened to it all while putting together a cat climber and cleaning one of our rooms. I'm loving the outfit with the orange top behind you.
@@MyRealitywithNicole wow you got a lot done. This video is that long 🤣 (I still can’t believe it!)
Doesn’t the outfit look so perfect with her long black hair!!
@@DisBlaine The cat climber took particularity long since I had 3 anti assistants. 🤣 Or maybe they were quality control?
I genuinely love your videos I agree watching your videos is like talking to a friend I even got my sister watching your videos because she Love all things princess Tiana.🍊
@@latonyahall8986 I’m so amazed and flattered to my core that’s how feel about my videos!! And your sister loves Tiana?? 🖤
Thank you!!
Your videos always captivate me from beginning to end! You are such an interesting and down-to-earth person. Your passion for the dolls is inspiring, as is your resiliency and positive outlook on life. Great Q & A!
@@kashlaw01 hmmm I honestly can’t imagine why - which is the exact reason I didn’t expect anyone to get through this lonnnnng video ☠️☠️
But I guess you’re used to me now! I’m glad you enjoy my doll passion lol
Have you ever watched the channel agitssocute? Her doll rooms tour is amazing. She has two full rooms and is meticulous in her displays just like you are!
I'm surprised you didn't wear orange for such an important video! Maybe I should have asked how much orange clothing you own haha. Thanks for answering my questions! I think I actually remember you talking about the Disneyland Paris thing back in the day, what a wild thing. (I came from instagram!) And I hope the bald question wasn't too weird. 😅 I buzzed my hair off a couple years ago after having long hair most of my life and it was very freeing. I'm growing it out now but I do miss the low maintenance of it. I don't think I'd miss it as much if I shaved it every other day though!
@@Locktobre come to think of it… I don’t have much orange clothing! I do have a lot of black tho…
I think I have as happy someone asked about the bald thing. While I wear hats a lot, I don’t ALWAYS wear them, so it was an excuse to finally show my bald, stark white head on video 🤣 I forgot to mention my head is so pale it also plays with colors around me on camera. But if you went from long hair to a shaved head (for something new?) I can see why you were curious
Orange is a beautiful color! Congratulations on your channel's growth.
@@charlotteamaro7165 thanks so much! I’m relieved this video wasn’t so long people black listed me for it!!!
A brilliant Q&A video I love sitting and listening to the chat. And you reminded me that I have two oranges still to eat lol
@@bronydolls you know what? That reminds me I need to finish my blackberries!
Orange. ... I so enjoyed this video.Thank you so very much.
@@annettefedd488 yay I’m glad you made it all the way until the video faded to black!
Orange you glad I watched this?! (Actually, I just skipped to the personal parts. Thank you so much for sharing! I learned so much about you!)
@@myveryowndisneyroom I know you! I’d recognize that black hair anywhere! Haha yes I don’t suppose you’d have any reason to listen to me answer questions about my ideal historical American girl 🤣
funny, orange is my favorite color! Loved this chit chat we shared lol I love watching your videos bc our thought process is similar!
@@Okiedokiea and doesn’t it look so good with black?? That’s why I love Halloween!
Thank you so much. I’m glad I’m not alone lol
Yes! If you made a patreon, I'd totally join:) I love hearing your stories and opinions. Congrats on 2k!!!💞
also... ORANGE is one of my fav colors, too! LOL
@@cyberclown I’m going to look into it more in the new year. It was never on my “mood board” lol, but others have said the same thing. I just don’t know much about Patreon at this point 🥴
@@cyberclown yay! I love orange paired with black 😉
Orange 🧡
Thank you for taking your time to share with us, it’s always nice to learn about the person behind the collection :)
@@EnbyElliott I think it is fair for me to let me people know who they’re supporting or following … but I might go overboard sometimes. This is how my longest video! I almost “blacked” out when I realized 🤯
I just reorganized my doll room to your video. Love your channel, we are a lot alike! Orange definitely is an amazing color!
@@ThesMnky I’m glad I could join you for a doll room reorg. Sounds fitting lol. Now I’m curious the ways we’re alike 🤔
Orange looks great with black!!
Blaine, this was such a great video. I loved learning more about you. To echo what so many other folks say, it really does feel like hanging out with a friend. Your impression of your brother about an hour into the video made me laugh, and I accidentally woke up my cat.😂 Love your videos! 🧡 edit: I forgot to say thank you for answering my question!
@@laurabushaw3518 oh nooooo lol, this video was so long and it went so late into the night, I can’t imagine / remember what that impression might’ve been 🤣☠️
It’s the best possible compliment I could get saying my videos are like a chat with a friend… I think it lets me get away with my low production / editing videos 🤡
I love the orange in the outfits on the dolls you have on display 🙂
@@lisastephenson9576 the shirt Moana’s wearing looks so nice against her black hair!
I'm so glad that you were answering.The storage locker thing cause that's been on my mind every time.I see your video.Because I think the cops did you wrong.I'm still worried about that maintenance man who was kind of creepy
@@tluderman77 the only “resolution” I have on the situation is bad things happen sometimes, and you just have to deal with it the best way you can. I can have my suspicions, but that doesn’t solve the mystery sadly.
Obsessed doll boy AG is awesome... I love when he says super super cute🥰
@@kerrysmiles he’s not as active as he used to be sadly - but I still had to include him as n case he gets back full swing.
@DisBlaine yeah, I'm new this year so I wasn't sure how active he is or used to be. I guess I've been watching a lot of his older stuff.
Congratulations on 2k I’m so happy for you. I love your channel
@@thoward3523 thank you! I’m so grateful people care enough about my dolls to follow along!
I really do enjoy your channel and watch as much as I can. I plan to go back further and watch your older videos. I’m a new collector and I like learning about them. So far I buy dolls because I like what they look like and not who they are. I’m probably one of your ‘older’ fans at the age of 67! I’m a Madame Alexander doll collector as well of the 7-8 inch dolls. I also enjoy the old ideal dolls. Orange you glad I won’t go on and on about them?😂 Thank you for all you do!
@@debwillner5598 welllll if you do go back to watch my older videos, I should warn you I was really nervous in the first few. It was only because of how nice everyone was I relaxed and got more comfortable. Now I won’t shut up 🤣
You know, it’s funny, I don’t really think about the age of everyone i engage with on here. Now I wonder! You can go on and on about your dolls, I’d understand. That’s why started this channel. I talk about mine enough I BLACK out and don’t even remember what I said in my videos 🤣
@ ok if you insist😂. My favorite MA dolls are the older ones. I had one as a child and my mom bought me one exactly like it about 15 years ago. The new MA dolls are cutesy but I don’t prefer them. I have a few Ideal Chrissy dolls along with her friends and her cousin. I just bought a replica of the first baby doll I remember having, which is Chatty Cathy with brown hair. She may be one of the earliest ‘with teeth’ dolls. She was in terrible shape and she looks almost new after an afternoon in my spa bathroom with me. AND she still talks! One of my daughters gets me with the dolls and my other two tolerate me. My husband has always kept me happy in any way he can, and my dolls are no exception!
@ is the expression Chatty Cathy based on the doll or the other way around? The only MA doll on my wish list is Tiana, but she’s SUPER HARD to find. The MA faces are adorable.
I’m glad you have doll supportive people in your life! A lot of people don’t understand collectors. They’re really missing out!
@@DisBlaine I’m not sure how they came up with the name. She has several different phrases she says when you pull the string. My sister had a blond one.
Orange. I Love your videos iam there to the end every time.
@@gloriabates2743 that’s amazing, thank you so much! Whenever I record, especially longer videos, it’s hard to believe anyone would watch all the way until it fades to black. So thanks again!
I've had people worry about my collection because of how large it is. I'm on SSI so i always remind those people I'm forced to not save. If i have more than 2000 in my bank account so I'll lose health insurance and my monthly income if i don't spend my money. I also hardly go anywhere because of my disabilities and being immune compromised. people don't understand even folks in poverty and judge my spending too. Sorry everyone even still worries when you have a income too 🍓
@@kerrysmiles you lose your insurance if you have savings??? How do they expect you to prepare for your future?? I’m sure this is already a major topic of discussion, but that’s mind blowing. I’ll choose to see the bright side, that it forces you to enjoy your money, but I’m sure it’s a little anxiety inducing
Orange. Thanks for video. I enjoyed all of it and love your willingness to share. Your videos make my day!
@@steph585 I’m suprised people let me share so much on here 😆 I’d expect people to “black” list me for the incessant rambling
That was very fun, I really liked to know more about you. I really appreciate that even tho you don’t have to. I feel like I was listening to a friend. I don’t really see other Canadian men dolls collector around here lol.
@@brz2387 that’s a relief! Me recording a video of talking for 2.5 hours could’ve easily been annoying or boring, so I’m glad you could enjoy it. Thanks for watching!
@ im working from home so I listened to it like a podcast 👌🏻 you shouldn’t apologize or justify the time of your videos, you won’t loose viewers they will skip to the part they want or just watch a shorter video you made. You have great content 😁
You are such a ray of light, I always look forward to your videos. Congrats on 2k! ☺
@@allinaking581 awww what a kind thing to say-thank you so much!
Left a comment before, then came back to it(: orange ya glad I did lol😂😂❤❤❤ it was so nice getting to know u more
@@majiaqua6670 awwww yes this was a long to get through-so much in fact I hope you didn’t black out trying! 😆
@ you are literally **so** adorable I can’t even 😂🩷 I mean that with the HIGHEST praise🩵
@@majiaqua6670 okay so you figured out why I said that. I’ve been replying similarly to everyone’s 🍊 comments, and I hope they know why 🤣
I am two minutes into this video and you changing the dolls for the topic you’re on is just so you and I am here for it! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻💛💛💛💛
@@kb8990 pahaaaaa I didn’t even realize that. I’m always showing off my dolls however I can aren’t I? 🤣🤣
I`m new here so this is only the second video i`ve watched of yours but l thoroughly enjoyed. I love orange too and fall is my favourite season. I`m not a collector of large dolls mainly due to space but l do love seeing them and learning about them. - a new fan from northern Vermont, USA
@@annasimoneau4798 oh no, you’re new to my dolls, and you got stuck watching my longest video yet!! I’m glad you enjoyed it at least. I also love fall!! It has the best weather and all the bright colors. Plus, Halloween. Orange and black together at last. 🖤🧡
Thank you for your honesty. Great Video. Orange. 🧡
@@dianaalmazan69 yay I’m glad you enjoyed it!!
Black. 🖤
🍊, and I enjoyed every minute of it… Thanks Blaine 💜
@@onlyalisaawilliams 🖤 well there were a lot of minutes in this one (my longest video yet) so that means a lot, thank you!
My current mate is the first person I was open about my doll collecting with. And interestingly enough, my dolls don't phase him. My obsessive crafting supplies, on the other hand.... lol. He accurately points out that I do not have time for everything like I think I do, especially with our new 9 week old puppy. (All that to say that it's nice having a partner who doesn't mind my dolls.)
How you do their stories... I'm gonna have to work on that method. I know all their names, and my favorites, I know their stories. But the rest, I have to guess at their stories.
I love feeling like we're just chatting about dolls when I watch your videos, it's relaxing and enjoyable. Feeling like i have another doll friend is amazing. And I listen to your videos while I'm working, I do watch too, and yes, you're right, it's nice to see you talking physically.
I don't have a close relationship with my parents as they are religious and converted from Christianity to some form of Judaism. While my mother sews for the dolls and is the reason I started collecting AG as a child, having different beliefs and views in life has divided what could've been a great collecting experience together. But I do unfortunately have an ex in jail who hopefully will never get out, so I have sadly dealt with that side of life. Your mental outlook is amazing, and my partner is working with me daily to get mine to where yours is. Dolls and my precious dogs help me in a way that people sometimes can't, you know?
Orange is definitely a staple in your doll wardrobe, and I'm here for it.
@@DarcysNova626 awwww you got a new puppy??? Darcy, that’s so exciting!! Congrats. It’s been 5 years since mine was put down (for being realllllly old) and I’m still not over it, so I’ll never have another dog. Despite all the hard times I’ve taken in stride, I’m not built with the kind of strength required for saying goodbye to a dog 😵
I think that’s sort of the feeling on my side of the screen too. I’ll be like, hey can I show you my latest / favorite / weirdest doll? Here’s what I like to dress them in. AND PEOPLE JUST LET ME!!! 🤯🤣
It’s too bad different beliefs get in the way of conversation with you and your mom. To others they may tell you just to not bring it up or change the topic - but that can be a lot of work! To this day my mom will try to continue fights we had when I was 15, and I’ll literally have to say, “if we can’t talk about other things, we can’t talk at all”, or, “Mom, you’re doing it again”
Mothers, right? 🤣
I wish I had more orange in my wardrobe! As much as I love bright colors, I tend to wear a lot of black
@DisBlaine I wear a lot of black too! As a blonde haired blue eyed woman with UK/Scottish ancestry - I'm too pale for Orange. But I love purples and blues too.
I use my IG the way you use your UA-cam to share my dolls. - Leighanne
This was a very interesting video, one of my favorites that you’ve done. I always learn so much from you, but i already knew your favorite color is ORANGE.😉 what I newly learned was how respectful and kind you are to your mother-as a parent of 8 children, yes you read that right😆, you find out really quick that you aren’t perfect but we try the best we can. I thankfully haven’t had a hard time in Life like your mom but as all my kids are adults now they all have opinions on how they were raised. Your healthy attitude and kindness towards her is admirable. Keep up the great work on your channel, I always look forward to watching. Thanks again for this one💗
@@ledstoke oh what a relief! When I saw how long it was, I nearly BLACKED OUT. I’m glad you enjoyed it despite the length-and I’m especially glad the answer I gave about my mom didn’t come across harsh. Even on real life people find it off putting, and they know all the details lol.
Thank you for getting through my long winded answers!
Your trip to the Chicago store sounds like me. As a nanny, I went to the NY store with my work family at the time (around 2014, 2015). I loved seeing all the accessories even more than the dolls. Never thought I’d be collecting them. Claudie started it.🥰🥰
@@DanielleA1855 oh yeah it was the playsets and accessories that sucked me in at first. AND THEN I SAW CLAUDIE!! No joke, she was my first doll too, and I don’t think they’ll ever make a face as beautiful as hers. 😍😍
I would love to see a Star Wars collab with dolls of the main trios from all the trilogies, but I fear my wallet would hate me. I would not be able to resist buying Leia, Padme, and Rey dolls.
@@settheworldonfire94 ohhh that would be a great idea for outfits (Halloween cojstijes?) it’s a separate licence but Disney owns Star Wars, so mattel might have the license for that too. If they were limited edition, they’d be a bloodbath!
Thanks for answering my question. I really enjoyed your video. I broke it up into two days. I really like fresh orange juice that you can get at Whole Foods. Ugh, so good.
@@Zombiecupcake157 it’s still a lot to watch even in two days. You must’ve blacked out halfway through 😁
Orange you happy I watched the whole video? Stay blessed dude!
@@VBrown-p3q I’m so happy I could black out. Thank you!!
Orange you glad I actually watched this twice while I was doing things around the house! I feel like I know you so well now! 😂
@@monicahedges5252 whoa! I don’t even want to think how much time that would be or I’ll black out!
Man I was really hoping it got worked out with your storage unit 😔 But that is very commendable to look at it so pragmatically and decide it’s time to let them all go.
Orange 😄
@@kristinaland whenever something bad happens in life, I realize it was out of my control. BUT! I can control how I react to it-and I don’t want to carry negative emotions. It’s too exhausting 🤣
Black 😉
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Wow I can’t believe I watched this whole orange thing, great q&a enjoy learning more about you!
@@contentcastle I’m surprised you didn’t black out from how long it was! Glad you enjoyed it instead 🥳
I loved this video and getting to know you and your collection a little more! Congrats on 2k subscribers! Also I love the ORANGE shirt 🍊 on Moana she looks stunning!
@@agdollrebecca4189 thank you so much! And yes I knew Moana would rock this look perfectly because of all that black hair!!
This was fun
@@patriciasdollydreamz6569 it was super long, so I’m glad you enjoyed it!
🍊😊 Merry Christmas 🎄
@@lillypad7879 🖤 Merry Christmas to you too!! 🎅
The doll with Orange striped sweater is so cute
@@jvogel4943 thanks so much! The sweater looks perfect with her black hair 😍
You're at the Channel Questions so I have to add this comment. I don't have TM #4 but I do have those pjs that I got in a bundle of AG clothing (for a bargain price of $20 and it included at least a dozen pair of AG shoes but is missing the purple slippers that go with the pjs - for the price I'm fine with that). #2. I have that exact mini Cabbage patch doll that she's holding. I've always collected miniatures and full sized Cabbage Patch Kids instead of AG in the 80's. Toys 'R' Us sold those mini CPK dolls and I have 5 that I bought back then (1990's) and since then I've bought 2 or 3 more from a local 2nd Hand Toys Store.
P.S. Got to the end. Watched the whole thing. All I can say is "orange".
@@djg5950 I’m obsessed with these pjs!! I only got them about a month ago, so I might be sad when tm4 wears normal clothes in the new year lol. And the slippers are a nightmare to keep on. I’m sure the previous owner lost them. Someone gifted me that CPK to put in Courtney’s collection. It’s so cute!!
@@djg5950 awww yay! And black!
Orange you glad for dolls. Not sure how I came across your channel a few weeks ago, I think it was to do with Maplelea knitwear, and yes I agree am pretty sure they're listening to everything we do to suggest more of the same things. I agree with the doll addiction, I've got a cupboard full of it, that I'm trying to thin out, oops have ordered a TM106 with the proceeds. I'll have to check out the youtubers you mentioned. Thankyou for sharing with us.
@@kaffrumluvscats awww I’m so glad Maplelea brought you to my channel - their dark haired dolls have wigs that are actually black! And yep, whenever I sell off older dolls… I spend the money on more dolls 😆
As someone who hyper fixates on things because of possible autism, I get obsessed to the point of addiction. As a kid, I was addicted to Ever After High Dolls until they were discontinued and I loved books as a kid where I read books all the time -- can't stay focused very much as a college student now -- but I'm glad that American girl is my current addiction because I'd rather spend my money I can treasure for as long as I collect rather than something I'll use once like when I was hyper fixated on a phone game that had in-game purchases. I've been collecting since I was a kid and not stopping anytime soon.
In 2025, I have a few collecting goals I plan to achieve. I want to stick to only getting two dolls this month and for my birthday in February, then I want to stick to only collecting clothes from the inner star u era which was my peak growing up, I loved flipping through the catalogs as a kid with my brother. But my top holy grail doll is Cecile, but my not going out of my way to drop too much on her this year. But I will if I find her for a good deal.
@@Salemagdolls yes! If I’m going to have an addiction (side effect of an addictive personality) I’d rather it be something that doesn’t harm anyone and only brings me joy.
Now that you’ve written down your collecting goals, it’s in record! You’ll have to stick with it!
The same goes to me after blurting it all out in this video 🤣
@@DisBlaine Definitely.
Lol, fair point. I got too many in my opinion for the space I have over the past year since I started recollecting. I've accumulated fourteen (one on the way as a present from my boyfriend for Christmas) and eleven of them I bought myself though some weren't brand new since last December. I do have some on my list I'd like to get once I have more space possibly in 2026.
I feel like a fake Disblaine fan for not submitting questions this round, lol! Loved hearing all the questions and your responses. You're always so thoughtful and considered. (And I would totally join a Patreon if you started one. 😊) also, um. Orange is my least favorite color. My deepest apologies for this truth of mine. (I like a rusty orange color? But not a bright orange.)
@@eliseelliot well it was already 2.5 hours, so I hope you don’t feel bad you didn’t give me even MORE questions to answer 🤣
I don’t know if Patroen is in my near future, but someone planted the seed, so anything is possible.
Haha no one else has to like orange. When people don’t, it makes it feel even more like MY favorite color, especially the way it contrasts against black. 🖤
Knock, knock. Who’s there? Banana. Banana who?
Knock, knock. Who’s there? Banana. Banana who?
Knock, knock. Who’s there? Orange.
Orange who? Orange you glad I didn’t say banana? 😂
I enjoyed this video and learned more about you and your love of dolls. I watched it in chunks as I had some errands to run today. I appreciate that you shared more personal stuff, and I understand the need to be careful of sharing too much on your channel.
I am delighted to be called an honorary Canadian! That really brightened my day. 😊 Thanks so much for the mention.
Also thanks for answering my question about which AG store you visited. Maybe a little AG seed was planted in your heart when you were there. I hope to visit the Chicago store in 2025. I grew up near Chicago and haven’t been there since 2010.
BTW, I LOVE your Elsa in Saila’s Bear Hug Sweaterdress Set.
I always enjoy your videos and was super excited to watch this one. As others have said, it’s like hanging out with a friend and sharing our love of dolls.
@@nettiezdolls6742 I expected if anyone watched it, it would be in chunks over many days or just the first few minutes - I can’t believe how long this ended up!
I’m glad you took the honorary Canadian positively-you have more ML dolls than most Canadians who collect 18” dolls! Which is why I bet you’re one of a select few who would zero in on the polar bear outfit 🤣 It doesn’t pop as nicely as it does against Saila’s BLACK hair, but it suits Elsa’s character
Over two hours. I wish this had been out when I was doing laundry this morning. It would have been the perfect accompaniment.
@@ladero01 oh noooooo!! Maybe save it until you do your laundry next week 🫣
Orange may be your favorite color, but mine is blue.
@ i especially love orange paired with black, like at Halloween 😍
Thank you Blaine! 😊
@@sunflowershine5160 and thank you!!
In addition to monster high, Lego recently came out with a Wednesday themed Lego set collection. I know they cater to their adult fans more, kind of like Monster High, but maybe it's possible for AG when season 2 comes out? I hope!
@@karacoconutag when the sequel was announced, I got excited considering possible doll collabs. Even if I didn’t want to keep them as the characters, they would be such unique dolls repurposed. You never know right?
Thanks for the long Q&A session. Orange is one of my favorite colors too. I identify with a lot of your life experiences. I've chosen to be healthy, but it's a lot of work, and in some ways, on- going. As for moving, I'm working on downsizing because I need to move to Mexico. My husband has been there for more than a year, and given our political situation right now, he cannot come back. It is forcing me to make hard choices. I'm taking 9 dolls and all their stuff with me. My granddaughters are getting the rest of them. 3 of my dolls are "Life of Faith" dolls, and they came secured in their boxes with grosgrain ribbon. I'm going to upgrade all the AGs and my 1 Maplelea doll (who hasn't arrived yet) to ribbon ties in their boxes. That seems the safest way to keep them, and then I will pack their doll boxes in another box to ship. I'm still working out the details. Having to make choices about our collections means they keep getting better, it's like refining something. My books are down to two small bookcases, my art pottery to one cupboard, and so on. There was a grief moment needed to let things go, but both my husband and I are miserable separated.
I love your calm presence on screen, the things you gave to say about your dolls, and how they fit into your life. E. B. White said that when we write we write about ourselves, rather consciously or not. That's true for video essays as much as it is for written ones. Thanks again.
@@KeriRojas oh no, that’s so sad! Sorry to hear you and your husband have been long distance. It’ll be hard to downsize your collection, but I hope you can feel some sense of relief after you’ve gotten it down. As someone who’s possessed by their possessions, I know it can be a challenge. Will the rest be going to your granddaughters to keep or to “hold on” to? Either way it’ll be hard but at least they’ll be with loved ones.
My 12 year old granddaughter will have hers to keep. She will play with them. My 19 year old granddaughter may display some, but says she "wants them for her daughters someday." She is an artist and has an artist's eye. So I think they will be good with her.
I don't like orange and chocolate together! I loved the video! Maybe I am just nosey & enjoy a good story/drama that isn't mine! Uffda families are hard. I am 10+ years no contact with my mom for various reasons. I guess I hold a grudge😂. I find my dolls healing, though!
@@abbyw6830 haha there’s nothing wrong with enjoying someone else’s drama if there willing to share! And I can totally understand not talking to your mom. I’ve had to black list mine on many occasions too.
Orange 🧡
@@whorainzone96 black 🖤
I'm so glad that you answer my question about your dad
orange you glad that you did this
@@tluderman77 haha I had to be very careful with that answer to make sure I wasn’t “black” listed on here!
Thank you for making this video, have always loved your videos, you should dress more of your ag in orange 😊
@AishaAnnDolls thanks so much! They’ve become a lot of fun to make. I really wish I had more orange clothes for my dolls, especially to pair with black 🥰
I just wanted you to know you can do free options for patreon too so that it's inclusive to folks like me but still have extras for the people who pay. I would totally pay to be part of your patreon too❤ we've been thinking about doing it for I dream of Johnny. I love him.
@@kerrysmiles *if* I ever do patreon, it’ll be pretty far in the future. I’m not really thinking about it yet. UA-cam already takes up a lot of time, so the thought of doing anything else makes me anxious 🫣
But never say never right?
@@DisBlaine My mom and I are happy with whatever you're comfy doing I just wanted you to know that they do have free levels too. Sweet of you to think about the folks that can't afford it.
I got a Princess Tiana American Girl ad on this video ❤
@@amber0290 WHAT?? I didn’t even know there was an ad for that! Haha let me search for it… and see if I get an ad to watch an ad
@ I know! I’ve never seen it before and thought it was so fitting for it to be on your video!
Oops forgot to say I like the color orange. 😉
@@CherishedDollFriends I think part of the reason I love Halloween so much is because how nicely orange pairs with black.