I expected to not like her but I actually LOVE her and almost all her collection! I’m really happy to see a positive video because there are too many negative comments from adult collectors. I think the rainbow is really cute and looks exactly like what actual children wear. I love that her skort/jacket outfit and sleeping bag are similar to the short-lived Trolls collection, since I never got that. The only thing I didn’t really like was the cupcake outfit with recycled shoes and I am not sure why. Maybe those pieces would look better mixed with other tops and skirts. This is the best meet outfit since Blair IMO.😊
As I answered someone else, haters gonna hate… People need to calm down. She is a gorgeous unique doll, I haven’t purchased an entire GOTY collection since Corinne, and I am purchasing Summer’s on Saturday because I want triple point, otherwise I would have purchased everything today. So many things to like about her, so many kids like and wear rainbow - and we haven’t had a GOTY with rainbow color scheme.
If you see me at the store, say hi, I am a Caucasian blonde lady with shoulder length hair, will be wearing a long dress (haven’t decided which one yet ;)
I'm so glad to hear some Summer positivity! I love her and the majority of her collection....and I'm an adult in my 30s. I've seen so many comments saying that she's generic and I don't agree at all. I think she's very unique and well done. I was hoping for a poc doll, but that doesn't make me like Summer any less. (Still hoping next year will be a dark skinned doll, though!)
Generic? Like what other doll does she look like? Rainbow isn’t for everyone, just say you don’t like it instead of calling it generic. LoveShackFancy and Stoney Clover Lane must be super generic too then.
@@KawaiiCat2 animals are huge in suburbs, every single family with children I personally know has had pets at some point. I know several families who actively foster animals all the time, they all have children, Corinne wasn’t volunteering at an animal shelter or fostering a pet, so this is kinda new. Grace was like 10 years ago, and most kids like baking, why not bring it back with a twist (baking animal treats)?
Excellent video and you were 100% fair in your assessment. Also I wasn’t able to get to the store so I’m thankful that you shared everything they had for her display and more! I did purchase her on line this morning (fingers crossed I get a good doll) plus her accessories. I’m planning on purchasing the rest of her collection as well! I can’t wait for everything to arrive and I absolutely LOVE the Cat and of course the dog. 😊
Thank you for sharing all of the footage! I agree with your comments that she should definitely sell well to their target audience. She's super cute. I think her PJs are adorable as well. :)
Kid’s will like her so hopefully the collection sell’s well… I don’t have a problem with the bright colors I think it’s lovely, but there’s not much that appeal’s to me as an adult collector . In my opinion they trimmed the collection down this year by adding Truly Me items which is smart , because they can move some merchandise “get it sold”, so it’s a win win.
She’s super cute 🥰 🌈 and unique!! I love her pj’s, sleeping bag with crochet stuffed dog, cat 🐱 Fettuccine and cat carrier, and her dog Crescent 🐶 btw.. I don’t mind the box if it’s only done on GOTY Summer only. Thanks for the tour!! I will be purchasing her soon along with her pjs and pets!! Love her 😍 💕
I absolutely love her! I mean Lila is my girl, (Lila got me back into AG collecting) but Summer is super cool too! I absolutely love the fact that she likes animals so much and her fashions are amazing! I'm twenty and I absolutely love her clothes! At the end of the day, AG can't please everyone. And we've got to remember that the dolls are like 8-13, most girls that age do not dress the way we teen/adult collectors do (Which is probably a good thing). But I absolutely love her, and I can't wait to see more videos about her from you!
so excited to see your video 😄 she is so adorable!! i love rainbows, tie dye, pink, dogs... she ticks a lot of my boxes for sure. defo will be getting a bunch of stuff Saturday ☺️
This doll just keeps growing on me. I love the Nanea mold, her glasses, her cat and even like the box. I never get to buy my dolls in person so the window does not affect me and think the box is still high end doll looking type box. I was very upset when they gave Tenney a very cheap looking box! I have young grandkids and this color scheme is right on point for that age group. Bonus for me I love pink!
I think for the age demographic it’s a great choice for color. I think kids would like it. I like the “accessibility” of dog treat making, and it might inspire future entrepreneurs. I think her story is much more “realistic”/approachable for the average kid. EVEN THOUGH I KNOW IT’S NOT COCONUT… I kind of in my mind will say it’s a reference, so I will also give anything with coconut a few points.
I like her colors & accessories, she does remind me of TM 118. I may prefer the coloring on 118 more. It would be interesting to see her in person though. Love her pet & baking theme, clothes definitely geared toward very young girls, who will love it. I think for now after talking to my daughter she still wants Lila or Cinderella more & I totally agree with her, lol. One doll at a time people, ha ha! Happy shopping everyone! P.S., Does little Kat like the doll & collection?
I think she is so so cute, and I love her collection as well. I'm a big fan of rainbows so I really like her color scheme. I'm in my late 50's BTW. I showed her to two of my friends who are in their mid-20's and they both thought she was really cute. I'll have to wait until October to buy her though. I'm a bit nervous since I will have to order her online and won't get to select her personally. Fingers crossed she looks good.
She is beautiful and if someone has an issue with her meet, she will look great in neutrals too. But just like you I love her meet! Fingers crossed you get a good one. Mine isn’t perfect, but people IRL aren’t perfect either!
I absolutely love this doll! Did you see the two promos on TH-cam from AG official channel? One is with GOTY Grace and the other is a music doll video with Summer. They made me think of myself when I was about her age and the dreams I had, I love the colors it is definitely elementary school children colors of today, granddaughter approved. As a mom to now grownup adults and parents themselves, I really approve of them incorporating their TM furniture and items to use with Summer. It is cost-effective for both AG and the parents and grandparents and children who want to buy the collection. Add to that it sparks creativity. In one way I don't like no window but the alternative is to use eco-friendly plastic and that does not hold up to storage and shipping. A cutout without it, as some doll companies have done overseas will leave the chance of a dusty or damaged doll. Some European doll companies have already switched to no plastic no window boxes. (Not that they have a choice due to laws in certain countries coming into effect. I have to think how else they can meld both options without plastic.
@@rainbowunicorncat1 well now I am going to have to look at Nicki and Isabel 2d animation. It is hot or miss if it shows up in notifications I am subbed to a lot of channels.
Great video. I did not know she had the Nanea face mold. That’s why she looks like a precious moment doll. Thanks for the heads up on the hogwart HP train. Good to know.
I'm so glad her box is a test because I absolutely hate not being able to look for the specific doll I want! I am NOT a fan that they took away the iconic plastic window! There are many other ways to save money & be environmentally friendly imo!
I wish they had just left a hole in the window for the box if they wanted to reduce plastic instead of making it all solid. I understand saving plastic but all the extra handling seems like it would damage boxes and mean more waste.
First let me say I’m planning on purchasing the entire collection. However, I’m slightly underwhelmed. 🤷🏼♀️ For me, it doesn’t feel like a complete collection. The cart is great, but I’m surprised it’s the “big ticket” item in this release. I was anticipating something larger. - I didn’t buy today because I’m holding out for 2x or 3x bonus points (fingers crossed!)
The cat is soft I think, not sure about the dog. I only bought Summer and her meet accessories today, I am getting the rest on Saturday because I get triple points .
I love her PJs. Her collection is so cute and I think Summer is adorable. I love the Nanea face mold for this doll. I am not the biggest fan of the pink in her hair. I don't hate it and I don't think it will stop her from selling. I know that is popular in toy marketing. I remember with Corrine there was feedback from collectors that they wished it had been optional. Paying so much for a doll I like to put them in a wide range of outfits and the added hair color could be limiting. I wonder what your thoughts are, if you think that they will make a Truly Me version of Summer without the highlights if she sells well because I think they did so with Corrine? Have had so much fun watching your channel for leaks about this release past months.
The colours of the meet dress are a bit too much for me (maybe the yellow?), but I don't mind if kids like it. I don't buy that many AG dolls, and I don't even want every doll to be exactly my taste. I am happy if a company makes dolls that sell well overall because it means they will stay in business and likely make something I like too. Since I am slowing my AG purchases after getting a lot in the past two years, I won't be getting anything now, but I could see buying Summer if/when she goes on sale. I don't have a Nanea mold, and I like Summer's pastel hair highlights and her glasses.
I personally am not interested in Summer and her collection but I am glad that AG went all in on this theme and color scheme instead of giving a halfway attempt. I hope they don’t use the windowless boxes for other dolls
She looks cute! Definitely not my favorite but very cute. I will purchase her later because I do have every single GOTY so definitely I’ll get her later on. I love all the scheme colors. Love all the outfits. Yes she’s different and unique. As for the box I don’t like it at all. Not happy to see this. I do understand but that’s a no for me. Thank you for sharing. ❤
I don’t like the boxes. I do love her cat and pj’s! I’m not a Nanea face mold fan, but she’s surprisingly cute. I think the target audience is going to love her and her collection! I think the colors match her name!❤
So I looked this up. It turns out it is a family name. The Mckinny family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mckinny families were found in USA in 1880.
They could reduce plastic waste by getting rid of neck ties. I dislike this doll, and I dislike that customers have to handle new dolls by opening the lids in order to choose the one they want. I want an unopened doll, if I got one at all.
@@rainbowunicorncat1 wow! I personally like Lila better but I’m older and Lila’s style is more teenager-ish so it makes sense why this new doll will sell better
I expected to not like her but I actually LOVE her and almost all her collection! I’m really happy to see a positive video because there are too many negative comments from adult collectors. I think the rainbow is really cute and looks exactly like what actual children wear. I love that her skort/jacket outfit and sleeping bag are similar to the short-lived Trolls collection, since I never got that. The only thing I didn’t really like was the cupcake outfit with recycled shoes and I am not sure why. Maybe those pieces would look better mixed with other tops and skirts. This is the best meet outfit since Blair IMO.😊
As I answered someone else, haters gonna hate… People need to calm down. She is a gorgeous unique doll, I haven’t purchased an entire GOTY collection since Corinne, and I am purchasing Summer’s on Saturday because I want triple point, otherwise I would have purchased everything today. So many things to like about her, so many kids like and wear rainbow - and we haven’t had a GOTY with rainbow color scheme.
@@rainbowunicorncat1that amazing !!
saying that this is the best meet outfit since blair is crazy work
I hope to see you on Saturday. I love the collection and will be getting parts of it. The outfits and pets for sure.
If you see me at the store, say hi, I am a Caucasian blonde lady with shoulder length hair, will be wearing a long dress (haven’t decided which one yet ;)
@@rainbowunicorncat1 it was a pleasure meeting you at American Girl NYC.
I'm so glad to hear some Summer positivity! I love her and the majority of her collection....and I'm an adult in my 30s. I've seen so many comments saying that she's generic and I don't agree at all. I think she's very unique and well done. I was hoping for a poc doll, but that doesn't make me like Summer any less. (Still hoping next year will be a dark skinned doll, though!)
Generic? Like what other doll does she look like? Rainbow isn’t for everyone, just say you don’t like it instead of calling it generic. LoveShackFancy and Stoney Clover Lane must be super generic too then.
I am tired of them making the same themes…… we had Grace who was a baker and Corrine who worked with animals.
@KawaiiCat2 that's what children like... animals, dance, being in the kitchen with mommy. that's the target market.
@@KawaiiCat2 animals are huge in suburbs, every single family with children I personally know has had pets at some point. I know several families who actively foster animals all the time, they all have children, Corinne wasn’t volunteering at an animal shelter or fostering a pet, so this is kinda new.
Grace was like 10 years ago, and most kids like baking, why not bring it back with a twist (baking animal treats)?
Excellent video and you were 100% fair in your assessment. Also I wasn’t able to get to the store so I’m thankful that you shared everything they had for her display and more! I did purchase her on line this morning (fingers crossed I get a good doll) plus her accessories. I’m planning on purchasing the rest of her collection as well! I can’t wait for everything to arrive and I absolutely LOVE the Cat and of course the dog. 😊
Thank you! The dog is similar to the latest Coconut, but the cat is 🥰🥰🥰
Thank you for sharing all of the footage! I agree with your comments that she should definitely sell well to their target audience. She's super cute. I think her PJs are adorable as well. :)
You are welcome! I bought everything from her collection 😎
I got my Hogwarts Express that I ordered online on the sale day and it was ABSOLUTELY worth it!!! I am so happy with my purchase
You are welcome!
Kid’s will like her so hopefully the collection sell’s well… I don’t have a problem with the bright colors I think it’s lovely, but there’s not much that appeal’s to me as an adult collector . In my opinion they trimmed the collection down this year by adding Truly Me items which is smart , because they can move some merchandise “get it sold”, so it’s a win win.
I can see how some adults might not like her. I love rainbow, tie dye, pets, baking- so she is a hit for me.
I adore this doll. My daughter (13 yrs) and I, both want her! Her collection is bright and beautiful and I LOVE her pinks streaks & glasses 💛
Yes! So much color 😍
My daughter and I both LOVE Summer!! I couldn’t wait to order her!!
She is super pretty 😍
I can't wait to get Summer & probably her pajamas on Saturday! 🐾🌈
Yay! The PJs are so cute! I actually have very similar PJs somewhere , it’s time to get them out for the winter.
I’m so happy you got her. I got her today first thing at NYC. Hopefully we see you Saturday
I am the blonde lady with shoulders length hair, don’t be afraid to say hi if you see me :)
She’s super cute 🥰 🌈 and unique!! I love her pj’s, sleeping bag with crochet stuffed dog, cat 🐱 Fettuccine and cat carrier, and her dog Crescent 🐶 btw.. I don’t mind the box if it’s only done on GOTY Summer only. Thanks for the tour!! I will be purchasing her soon along with her pjs and pets!! Love her 😍 💕
Right? People saying she is generic, but there is no other doll like her!
@@rainbowunicorncat1agreed! She’s super adorable 🥰 and unique!
I absolutely love her! I mean Lila is my girl, (Lila got me back into AG collecting) but Summer is super cool too! I absolutely love the fact that she likes animals so much and her fashions are amazing! I'm twenty and I absolutely love her clothes! At the end of the day, AG can't please everyone. And we've got to remember that the dolls are like 8-13, most girls that age do not dress the way we teen/adult collectors do (Which is probably a good thing). But I absolutely love her, and I can't wait to see more videos about her from you!
How cool!
so excited to see your video 😄 she is so adorable!! i love rainbows, tie dye, pink, dogs... she ticks a lot of my boxes for sure. defo will be getting a bunch of stuff Saturday ☺️
@@-shmoopie- yay!
I’ll be getting her on Saturday. I love her!
Yay!
This doll just keeps growing on me. I love the Nanea mold, her glasses, her cat and even like the box. I never get to buy my dolls in person so the window does not affect me and think the box is still high end doll looking type box. I was very upset when they gave Tenney a very cheap looking box! I have young grandkids and this color scheme is right on point for that age group. Bonus for me I love pink!
I agree with you! And I don’t understand all the hate 🤷♀️
I think for the age demographic it’s a great choice for color. I think kids would like it. I like the “accessibility” of dog treat making, and it might inspire future entrepreneurs. I think her story is much more “realistic”/approachable for the average kid. EVEN THOUGH I KNOW IT’S NOT COCONUT… I kind of in my mind will say it’s a reference, so I will also give anything with coconut a few points.
That dog is so similar to the current Coconut 😂
I like her colors & accessories, she does remind me of TM 118. I may prefer the coloring on 118 more. It would be interesting to see her in person though. Love her pet & baking theme, clothes definitely geared toward very young girls, who will love it. I think for now after talking to my daughter she still wants Lila or Cinderella more & I totally agree with her, lol. One doll at a time people, ha ha! Happy shopping everyone! P.S., Does little Kat like the doll & collection?
She loved and the cat and the cat carrier the best because they look so much like ours! And Kat isn’t so little anymore 😭😭😭
I think she is so so cute, and I love her collection as well. I'm a big fan of rainbows so I really like her color scheme. I'm in my late 50's BTW. I showed her to two of my friends who are in their mid-20's and they both thought she was really cute. I'll have to wait until October to buy her though. I'm a bit nervous since I will have to order her online and won't get to select her personally. Fingers crossed she looks good.
She is beautiful and if someone has an issue with her meet, she will look great in neutrals too. But just like you I love her meet!
Fingers crossed you get a good one. Mine isn’t perfect, but people IRL aren’t perfect either!
I absolutely love this doll! Did you see the two promos on TH-cam from AG official channel? One is with GOTY Grace and the other is a music doll video with Summer. They made me think of myself when I was about her age and the dreams I had, I love the colors it is definitely elementary school children colors of today, granddaughter approved.
As a mom to now grownup adults and parents themselves, I really approve of them incorporating their TM furniture and items to use with Summer. It is cost-effective for both AG and the parents and grandparents and children who want to buy the collection. Add to that it sparks creativity.
In one way I don't like no window but the alternative is to use eco-friendly plastic and that does not hold up to storage and shipping. A cutout without it, as some doll companies have done overseas will leave the chance of a dusty or damaged doll. Some European doll companies have already switched to no plastic no window boxes. (Not that they have a choice due to laws in certain countries coming into effect. I have to think how else they can meld both options without plastic.
I hate the animation in the music video! I’d rather have 2D animation like with Nicki and Isabel.
@@rainbowunicorncat1 well now I am going to have to look at Nicki and Isabel 2d animation. It is hot or miss if it shows up in notifications I am subbed to a lot of channels.
Great video. I did not know she had the Nanea face mold. That’s why she looks like a precious moment doll. Thanks for the heads up on the hogwart HP train. Good to know.
I'm so glad her box is a test because I absolutely hate not being able to look for the specific doll I want! I am NOT a fan that they took away the iconic plastic window! There are many other ways to save money & be environmentally friendly imo!
Call customer service if you don’t want them to keep this design.
I love Summer and I love rainbows currently weaving some Rainbow placemats at work
How fun!
I wish they had just left a hole in the window for the box if they wanted to reduce plastic instead of making it all solid. I understand saving plastic but all the extra handling seems like it would damage boxes and mean more waste.
I couldn’t agree more!
First let me say I’m planning on purchasing the entire collection. However, I’m slightly underwhelmed. 🤷🏼♀️ For me, it doesn’t feel like a complete collection. The cart is great, but I’m surprised it’s the “big ticket” item in this release. I was anticipating something larger. - I didn’t buy today because I’m holding out for 2x or 3x bonus points (fingers crossed!)
Yeah, I feel like we should have gotten an animal shelter.
I really like Summer and think she is cute! I also like her treat cart and cat carrier!
The best items in her collection 😻
she beautiful doll love the color s and like dolls
Same!
I really like her she’s just look like me
She has her own business! She has glasses! I love the color scheme and I love the dog and cat. Are they soft, like stuffed animals?
The cat is soft I think, not sure about the dog. I only bought Summer and her meet accessories today, I am getting the rest on Saturday because I get triple points .
@@rainbowunicorncat1 yay!! 😊 will you do unboxing videos for all the items? (I’m greedy, I know!)
I love her PJs. Her collection is so cute and I think Summer is adorable. I love the Nanea face mold for this doll. I am not the biggest fan of the pink in her hair. I don't hate it and I don't think it will stop her from selling. I know that is popular in toy marketing. I remember with Corrine there was feedback from collectors that they wished it had been optional. Paying so much for a doll I like to put them in a wide range of outfits and the added hair color could be limiting. I wonder what your thoughts are, if you think that they will make a Truly Me version of Summer without the highlights if she sells well because I think they did so with Corrine? Have had so much fun watching your channel for leaks about this release past months.
Thank you!
Summer streaks are quite subtle, I don’t have an issue with them.
@@rainbowunicorncat1 That's good to know. Thank you. LOL now I am more tempted to buy her.
The colours of the meet dress are a bit too much for me (maybe the yellow?), but I don't mind if kids like it. I don't buy that many AG dolls, and I don't even want every doll to be exactly my taste. I am happy if a company makes dolls that sell well overall because it means they will stay in business and likely make something I like too. Since I am slowing my AG purchases after getting a lot in the past two years, I won't be getting anything now, but I could see buying Summer if/when she goes on sale. I don't have a Nanea mold, and I like Summer's pastel hair highlights and her glasses.
I think kids will live her!
I personally am not interested in Summer and her collection but I am glad that AG went all in on this theme and color scheme instead of giving a halfway attempt. I hope they don’t use the windowless boxes for other dolls
Call customer service if you don’t want this design to become the default setting.
YY IM GLD YOU HVE HER summer is soo cutie ineed her nd I WNT HER PJ Lol
I feel like all of the TH-cam personalities I follow were at NYC today. Did ya’ll hang out? 😂
I saw Kris :) And I am planning on hanging out with some adult collectors this Saturday.
@@rainbowunicorncat1Amazing!
She looks cute! Definitely not my favorite but very cute.
I will purchase her later because I do have every single GOTY so definitely I’ll get her later on. I love all the scheme colors. Love all the outfits.
Yes she’s different and unique.
As for the box I don’t like it at all.
Not happy to see this.
I do understand but that’s a no for me. Thank you for sharing.
❤
Call customer service and complain about the box, otherwise we will be stuck with this design for the future releases.
tbh i don’t think i’ve been this disappointed of a goty since kira
I wonder if you would please ask if Kirstens Birthday outfit is coming back? I need it!
Yayy starting to watch!!
I agree that this is very different in a good way!
Right? We haven’t had a doll like her!
I don’t like the boxes. I do love her cat and pj’s! I’m not a Nanea face mold fan, but she’s surprisingly cute. I think the target audience is going to love her and her collection! I think the colors match her name!❤
i do NOT like that they spelled McKinney like that. McKinny? not a name AG
I didn’t notice, I was so distracted by the cutest cat carrier!
Yep, definitely should have gone with “McKinney”.
Agreed!!
@@rainbowunicorncat1 100% agree that the cat is the cutest part though
So I looked this up. It turns out it is a family name.
The Mckinny family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mckinny families were found in USA in 1880.
They could reduce plastic waste by getting rid of neck ties. I dislike this doll, and I dislike that customers have to handle new dolls by opening the lids in order to choose the one they want. I want an unopened doll, if I got one at all.
I ❤love her
I honestly don’t like this new doll her style is a little too kid-ish for me lol I’m sure younger kids will like her! But I do like the cat
I saw so many kids with her at the brunch today! I think she will sell better than Lila!
@@rainbowunicorncat1 wow! I personally like Lila better but I’m older and Lila’s style is more teenager-ish so it makes sense why this new doll will sell better