YAY!!!! A VIDEO AND IT’S LONG!!!!! 👏 I’m currently organizing doll clothes so I needed something to watch!!!! Right on time! And even better because I want to see more Maplelea!!!! Got my first order yesterday! I don’t plan to buy a ton from them but when I want to buy a brand new outfit, they are an option! 😍 Love the quality, so affordable and love their packaging! ❤
Come to the dark side!!! These Canadian dolls are so gorgeous!! I have Jenna and I want to get one of the dolls he shared today. My mom just ordered her first one too!
@@kerrysmiles I ordered KMF51 with some clothes and shoes! She has the prettiest photographed face and I want to see her in person before I order a 2nd doll. What have you people done to me :)
I LOVE that Missy is from Thuder Bay! I visited there only briefly, but I loved the geography and the sky! I adore her outfit! Hannah is so cute!!! I love red heads and freckles - I've been admiring her for a long time! She looks amazing in the outfit you picked out for her!....I'm so thrilled you got Charlsea!! I want to add her to my doll family as soon as possible! And the yellow embroidered sneakers are so perfect with her starter outfit!!! Your comments on her quirky styling is so funny!!! And so true!! 😂 She looks absolutely WONDERFUL in her winter outfit!!! Filled my heart with joy!!! I adore your Tamika, and Brooke is also gorgeous - she looks amazing customized, and I love her 2000s ensemble!! So chic!!!! Really, really enjoyed your video!!!
I wish Maplelea had been up front about the Camp Tanamakoon doll actually being a KMF31. I fell in love with KMF31 a year ago when she was out of stock and waited for her to come back in stock. I was unsure about getting the new version (KMF51) because she looked so different, but after some time and then after watching your video comparing her to TM58, I decided to finally get her. But I didn't feel the joy I hoped to feel when I unboxed her. Something felt off about her eyes. They were kind of flat and lifeless. I had stumbled upon the Camp Tanamakoon listing well before it was announced and thought wow, that looks like KMF31 in the picture! But the description said KMF51. I went back and forth trying to figure out if I should buy her (I loved the outfit), but I didn't want to spend all that extra money, and I felt that these were made more for camp alumni anyway, so I opted to just order the regular version of KMF51. After I saw Nettiezdolls' unboxing of both dolls, I knew they couldn't both be 51s! I asked her for confirmation (I also contacted Maplelea to confirm) and then ended up ordering the Camp doll. There is such a difference in the skin tone, but especially the eyes! They are bright and warm with that starburst pattern. I just wish Maplelea had been transparent about which version of the doll was in the description. Now I spent more than I wanted to and have two similar dolls in my already too big collection. Also, your KMF31 in the custom brown wig is sooo cute! I can’t stop looking at her!
@@lnp102 truthfully, I wish I had known too. It would’ve been better to get Leonie in her proper outfit and a friend doll in the camo one since I don’t use their starter outfit. It’s sad 51 never grew on you-and that you bought the expensive camp doll for 31. It was a confusing release (the way they distributed the doll options and then added another later)
I would so watch you for 3 hours straight!!! No joke, I so look forward to your videos Blaine! Your collection is a dream, and I love how you style your dolls! 🤗
@@MuffyMay if there hadn’t been audio issues, you might’ve gotten stuck with me for that long in this video 🫣 Sometimes I lose sight of how much I ramble.
I am in love with all these outfits that you showed us today. Thank you very much. I love watching your videos. I learned so much from you, so thank you.
That last doll that you customized is The Cutest! Another great video! I am loving all the MapleLea clothes. Because of you, I have bought some great outfits from them. The quality is unmatched. Viva Canada!❤
@@crystalbluepersuasion3897 she really exceeded my expectations!! I love when a custom does that - as opposed to the opposite lol. Yay I’m glad my video helped you pick out some nice pieces! That’s the reason I do these 🤗
I love when you clarified the doll version of textured hair versus the human version of textured hair..😂 donated hair for Maplea wigs. My mom and I got a giggle.
Hi Blaine! Your video was great. Thanks for sharing all your new MapleLea stuff. I like the named MapleLea dolls the best as far as the faces look but your Tamika is really adorable. In Charlsea’s journal it describes her eyes like the color of the Pacific Ocean. I love all of the references to BC in her journal that are so familiar to me. Charlsea is my BC girl! 🥰 it’s nice to know about the build a bear stands!
your comments about Charlesea's outfit made me laugh. My dad used to live on Salt Spring Island and she definitely would fit right in! Although she wouldn't need a snowsuit because it really doesn't snow that much on the west coast.
@@dotmann40 ohhhhh so she doesn’t dress like a Newfie? 🤣🤣🤣 As a Torontonian (with “Newfie blood”) I’m always envious of BC’s mountain weather. But Charlesea lives here now, so I can’t let her suffer in shorts and a tee, pahhaaa
The Maplelea outfits are adorable. The dolls look high quality and like they have really nice wigs, but unfortunately for me their faces really do hit that uncanny valley. I do love seeing how their clothes fit American Girl dolls.
same with me . the faces are off & scary to me but the clothes are top notch! i wish they would take constructive criticism & make some dolls with beautiful faces 🔮 but i do like the fact they have planners & journey pages they add with the purchase of items
@@settheworldonfire94 the faces definitely put me off for a long time. People kept saying they’re better in person and I had to get used to them, but it’s hard to do that when they’re only sold online.
@@ladero01 so weird that I actually liked it with the sneakers - which probably looked even quirkier lol. You reminded me I still need to buy that outift! (Before the tax break ends)
This what American girl Company needs to understand you are an influencer, that is good. I am afraid to buy things because I've bought things to find that we're not worth the money you pay. I bought Sails, I seen her on your video and Netties. I wanted her and I bought clothes also from Maplelea and I can't wait to get them. My daughter had already bought from Maplelea but this is my first time. Your video was great really enjoyed your new dolls and outfits.
@@kathleensheehan3530 I’m very lucky that I can make these videos and help other members of the community-so I’m really happy to share how items look and my opinion if that helps other collectors make decisions. I watch videos for the same reason 😆
The Far North Parka which I got in Dec. is made just like a kid's coat. Same quality and at $52 about the same cost. So it is like a shrunken human's coat. I also have the girl's pink flowery (pink, turq., and yellow) coat called Winter Wonderland and the boy's version that is no longer sold. That one is blue, turq, black and lime green. Both come with boots, pants and mittens. I have the same problem if the doll is wearing a bulky sweater because Maplelea arms are thinner than AG. The length doesn't bother me but I'm not buying the Aputi Parka because it mentions that the arms are even longer to cover the dolls hands due to the cold where they live. IMO, they would be just too long. I can deal with the extra 1/2 inch of the regular coats. I like that turquoise girl's jacket (my favorite color) and that pink outfit with the green t-shirt. I think you said they are older items ? If it's hard for you to buy them, living in the States they would be even harder to find. (Haven't watched the whole video so will leave it at these comments for now).
@@djg5950 I love that parka, maybe one of top 3 ML outfits. It’s about the same cost as a human child’s coat?? Okay I had no idea 🫣😆 I’ll definitely keep my eye out for the other coats you mentioned. Longer sleeves don’t bother me on AG. Maybe because coats sometimes fit me the same way lol.
Hi Blaine, thanks for posting this! You reminded me I have a $25 certificate to use for Maplelea. 🎉 The face on the 51 doll is so much cuter than the rest of the Maplelea doll lineup, she could convert me!! I really like the meet oitfit shirts and vests that they include on the Maplelea & Me dolls. I wish i could find them on the 2nd hand market here in the states. I can't justify buying the dolls just for the vest and shirt.
@@mykls2153 YOU FORGOT ABOUT YOUR CREDIT?? I’m sure you would’ve remembered but I’m glad this helped. Well that’s one way to solve your shirt and vest conundrum: buy kmf51 🤣 Tbh the body would likely be more jarring than the face. It must be impossible to find any secondhand ML stuff there.
I saw those Bee shoes on the Maplelea site when I placed my first order but they were out of stock. Thank you for letting me know that they are back in stock! I will be using my credit to get them and the Jacquard sweater outfit. That wig was made for Brooke for sure. In the very little time that I've known about Maplelea I've noticed a difference in the face molds. I don't know if they're growing on me or if they are actually slowly changing them. Either way, they are softer on the eyes.
Hey Blaine! Almost everything from Maplelea you opened is what I have on my wish list! I really enjoyed seeing the items on video instead of photos. I don't think the Maplelea website does justice to their products in photos. I have a dilemma, I want to purchase a doll, but I can't decide between Saila or the new #49. I don't suppose you would be brave enough to give me a kick in the direction I should go?🤔 By the way, I'm sort of s Hippie girl myself, so Charlsea's outfit doesn't look "crazy" to me!😁 Thank you for the shares; I had fun!
Great video as always! I got the Jaunty Jacquard outfit as well as the Chalet Chic cardigan, socks, and ice skates in a pre-Christmas order. The quality is excellent! Now I’m waiting for my first doll, Leonie. Don’t worry about video length- I am carrying around my phone as I do housework! LOL.
Wonderful video. I wish #31 doll was still available. She is so cute, like the variation in skin tone and eye color. Charlsea is growing on me. Pictures on Maplelea website doesn’t show how beautiful these dolls are.
@@delmafahie7088 yeah because 31 has a range of eye colors (from what I’ve seen) I’d probably try to grab a couple more 🫣 Yeah I’ve taken a couple pics to send people and while it doesn’t capture their cuteness, it does prove the site pics could be better 🤫
Congrats on your 11th month! Lovr your Missy doll ❤. My mom's side of the family is actually First Nations, from the Thunder Bay area 😂 Thunder Bay never gets referenced in anything, wish it had an official Maplelea doll.
@@becca2742 oh that is wild about your moms side of the family. Must’ve been weird to hear. I doubt TB will get a doll before the other provinces are represented-but that’s why I love making things up 🤣
I'm Black American, and the Maplelea KMF31 dolls are the closets to my skin color than the American Girl ones. The color range is usually not the best for Black dolls, but at least American Girl has darker skin color. Design wise, I actually like both for different reasons. When I was younger, I really wanted an American Girl doll, but the price and lack of stock of the black dolls made it an instant no from my parents. Now, I am interested in buying Tiana's American Girl doll, an HBCyoU doll, and the Barbie 2024 Holiday doll.
@@bluesidecollection even tho the Maplelea doll hasn’t had made different versions, it’s nice they’ve managed to give her a range of skin tones so far. But yes these prices can seem like too much to give to a child who may not understand the value yet I hope you can get the AG Tiana! She’s really beautiful even outside my bias toward the princess
I love your haul. Now you have given me more ideas of different Maplelea outfits to try. So, this is my confirmation to buy Camp Tanamakoon Centennial Doll KFM31- Limited Edition because KMF51 is totally different. Also, I love the wig you put on Addy. She looks so cute. Malcolm looks so cute also. Thanks for sharing the different doll stands. The Build Bear Stands are a great deal. I am so happy you are going to do a video on customization. I can't wait to see your process. Leonie face mold is beautiful. I just wish her mold came with a different hair color and style. You did an awesome job on customizing your KFM31. She is gorgeous. Thank you for mentioning me, thank you for this video and explaining more about the two dolls and giving me a visual on both dolls. We have the same taste in dolls. I love this video. Now what are your thoughts on KMF49?
@@OutspokenJourney oh! I would call and confirm the Tanamakoon doll will still be 31-or ask if they have another for sale. You never know! And I hope in future we get other versions of this mold 😭🥰 I think Leonie didn’t stand out to me at first because of her wig. But now that pretty face has grown on me. Oh and thank YOU for pointing out the differences between 31 and 51. If I had gotten 31 first (forgot to mention this) I might not love the mold as much as I do, but as a variation, I love her.
I really like the Maplelea clothing “topnotch” , the dolls are cute, and maybe they’ll grow on me… I have tell you it was fun watching you during the edits doing your best to push Maplelea , and semi ignoring AG like a prop LMAO … Anyway thanks for the upload 💜💜,, oh yeah thank’s for build a bear stands review, I have to check those out in person soon.
@@onlyalisaawilliams awww lol it’s too bad that’s how the crunchy edit made it look! 🤣 If the audio issues didn’t happen, they would’ve been featured better, and you would’ve seen how much I loved the clothes on them too. Maybe that’s why that happened 😵🤣
Blaine, the video is fine. Maplelea clothes are amazing quality , The thing that surprised me also was the quality of the doll box plus the magnetic fasten. I did wonder if you had made a purchase in the sale 😁
Great haul! Have you ever shopped from “the Queens Treasures”? They have some great doll stuff I would love to hear your opinions on. It looks high quality and they have some “little house on the prairie” collabs going that look amazing (like using real weighted metal or tin products).
@@NightwingAquaman I had never heard of them before. Just checked them out and I think I like the little house dolls packaging even more than the dolls. The box turns into a bed 🤯 I’m not into little house tho (or Anne of green gables), so nothing caught my eye outside of that
@ I get it. I think the collection is more for the Kirsten prairie life fans. I’m just a fan on any high quality items for dolls. That’s what made AG so special. But now it seems like all the plastic has me looking more at other companies.
Seeing your 51 was what made me realize that the pale skin on the listing photos was a lighting trick, so I jumped and got my own, but now I wonder if they just haven't updated the photos since they updated her and just keep using 31's photos 🤔 One thing I've noticed looking between 51s and 31s is there's a wide variety of wigs, mine has the perfect placement of her hair for headbands (I got her and the Prairie Crocus dress outfit at the same time and the headband that comes with that is about the perfect thickness for the sort of "indent" she has) so I've been constantly putting little ribbons/bows in her hair to hide it and try to shift the hair around but it naturally always falls the same. I've also fallen in love with the new Leonie mould, her original face was the one my cousin got and it was... Worse than Brianne's lets say 🤣 I've been debating grabbing a new Leonie or seeing if I can find one with her secondary mould used to customize
The one in the Canadian outfit is that the one that you got with your camp doll? I just want to make sure I order the right one cuz I really want that doll.
The 51 and 31 are so adorable! Sad to see 31 is not available on the website! Do you know if she is discontinued? Would be so cute to have both in the different skin tones! By the way, love your custom doll with the big curly wig, omg ADORABLE. This face is my favorite from ML. ❤
Have you ever tried the Queen‘s treasure doll stands? They are my favorites! They are not quite as cheap as the build a bear, but usually retail for about $25 for two.
@@kydrasims9734 they seem like BJD to me in that they’re highly customizable, highly expensive, and highly addictive 🤣 That’s why I’m too scared to go down that route. But they’re often suggested to me yep.
@@lindascallon8960 a few people let me know they never did - and I should’ve known that since Americans have never paid customs from Canada (I’ve sold / shipped many dolls there)
i enjoyed the video very much, thanks! The thing i most enjoy about Maplelea is the quality of the dolls, cloths, and accessories. On the other hand, the new quality of American girl clothing has become so poor, its right there with our generation, even with their special edition dolls. The reason we don't see it as much, is because AG designs are much better than OG. It is very disappointing. They will continue to put out poor quality products if people keep buying them, and i fear it may become worse. The Christmas dresses were the worst i have seen yet, especially at that price point.
YAY!!!! A VIDEO AND IT’S LONG!!!!! 👏 I’m currently organizing doll clothes so I needed something to watch!!!! Right on time! And even better because I want to see more Maplelea!!!! Got my first order yesterday! I don’t plan to buy a ton from them but when I want to buy a brand new outfit, they are an option! 😍 Love the quality, so affordable and love their packaging! ❤
@@melissabazile oooh what did you get? I resisted Maplelea for so long, so I can’t believe how much of they’re stuff I’ve accumulated.
Learning more about maplelee dolls is a great start to your year in dolls.
Fellow Canadian here, I have been fighting myself to NOT start buying Maplelea dolls... but your videos really make me want to!
@@mostlythriller7644 it took me a long time to warm up to the dolls, so I totally get it! The clothes can’t be missed tho 😁
Come to the dark side!!! These Canadian dolls are so gorgeous!! I have Jenna and I want to get one of the dolls he shared today. My mom just ordered her first one too!
@@kerrysmiles I ordered KMF51 with some clothes and shoes! She has the prettiest photographed face and I want to see her in person before I order a 2nd doll. What have you people done to me :)
I LOVE that Missy is from Thuder Bay! I visited there only briefly, but I loved the geography and the sky! I adore her outfit!
Hannah is so cute!!! I love red heads and freckles - I've been admiring her for a long time! She looks amazing in the outfit you picked out for her!....I'm so thrilled you got Charlsea!! I want to add her to my doll family as soon as possible! And the yellow embroidered sneakers are so perfect with her starter outfit!!! Your comments on her quirky styling is so funny!!! And so true!! 😂 She looks absolutely WONDERFUL in her winter outfit!!! Filled my heart with joy!!! I adore your Tamika, and Brooke is also gorgeous - she looks amazing customized, and I love her 2000s ensemble!! So chic!!!! Really, really enjoyed your video!!!
Love everything especially 51. Yes! Darker would be even better!
@@ahomefordolls166 they make multiple versions of the “friend 2” mold, so it would be wonderful to see multiple of this face too 🥰
The decoy boxes made me laugh lol. Behind the scenes in filming is always a good time 😂
Great video, I really enjoyed your haul!
I wish Maplelea had been up front about the Camp Tanamakoon doll actually being a KMF31. I fell in love with KMF31 a year ago when she was out of stock and waited for her to come back in stock. I was unsure about getting the new version (KMF51) because she looked so different, but after some time and then after watching your video comparing her to TM58, I decided to finally get her. But I didn't feel the joy I hoped to feel when I unboxed her. Something felt off about her eyes. They were kind of flat and lifeless.
I had stumbled upon the Camp Tanamakoon listing well before it was announced and thought wow, that looks like KMF31 in the picture! But the description said KMF51. I went back and forth trying to figure out if I should buy her (I loved the outfit), but I didn't want to spend all that extra money, and I felt that these were made more for camp alumni anyway, so I opted to just order the regular version of KMF51.
After I saw Nettiezdolls' unboxing of both dolls, I knew they couldn't both be 51s! I asked her for confirmation (I also contacted Maplelea to confirm) and then ended up ordering the Camp doll. There is such a difference in the skin tone, but especially the eyes! They are bright and warm with that starburst pattern. I just wish Maplelea had been transparent about which version of the doll was in the description. Now I spent more than I wanted to and have two similar dolls in my already too big collection. Also, your KMF31 in the custom brown wig is sooo cute! I can’t stop looking at her!
That's such a bummer I wanted to get one of the camp dolls and I was going to get 51 because I really wanted 51.
I would really love the Leoni one for camp but they're all gone. I really loved the hair style I would have left it in.
@@lnp102 truthfully, I wish I had known too. It would’ve been better to get Leonie in her proper outfit and a friend doll in the camo one since I don’t use their starter outfit.
It’s sad 51 never grew on you-and that you bought the expensive camp doll for 31. It was a confusing release (the way they distributed the doll options and then added another later)
@@kerrysmiles I wonder if you could call and ask them to do that.
@@kerrysmiles tbh… the hairstyle on mine didn’t stay in well, so I ended up taking it down. The hair is so smooth it just slides out if the clips.
I would so watch you for 3 hours straight!!! No joke, I so look forward to your videos Blaine! Your collection is a dream, and I love how you style your dolls! 🤗
@@MuffyMay if there hadn’t been audio issues, you might’ve gotten stuck with me for that long in this video 🫣
Sometimes I lose sight of how much I ramble.
It was a great video ❤❤❤❤ Everything was wonderful ❤❤❤❤
@@patriciasdollydreamz6569 thanks Patricia. It felt like such a mess I almost didn’t upload it! 🫣
I am in love with all these outfits that you showed us today. Thank you very much. I love watching your videos.
I learned so much from you, so thank you.
@@annettefedd488 yay I’m glad you liked them. Not everyone has access to Maplelea items, so they’re fun to share
That last doll that you customized is The Cutest! Another great video! I am loving all the MapleLea clothes. Because of you, I have bought some great outfits from them. The quality is unmatched. Viva Canada!❤
@@crystalbluepersuasion3897 she really exceeded my expectations!! I love when a custom does that - as opposed to the opposite lol.
Yay I’m glad my video helped you pick out some nice pieces! That’s the reason I do these 🤗
I like the Build-A-Bear stands idea. I'm going to need to get myself some.
I love when you clarified the doll version of textured hair versus the human version of textured hair..😂 donated hair for Maplea wigs. My mom and I got a giggle.
Hi Blaine! Your video was great. Thanks for sharing all your new MapleLea stuff. I like the named MapleLea dolls the best as far as the faces look but your Tamika is really adorable. In Charlsea’s journal it describes her eyes like the color of the Pacific Ocean. I love all of the references to BC in her journal that are so familiar to me. Charlsea is my BC girl! 🥰 it’s nice to know about the build a bear stands!
I love Charlsea's meet outfit with the Converse shoes that have mismatch laces... It makes me think of punky Brewster!!
I love my Leoni. She is beautiful in the Belle Soirre outfit!
@@steph585 I don’t know why it took me so long to “notice” her. Now I feel like she would be a fave among collectors along with Saila
your comments about Charlesea's outfit made me laugh. My dad used to live on Salt Spring Island and she definitely would fit right in! Although she wouldn't need a snowsuit because it really doesn't snow that much on the west coast.
@@dotmann40 ohhhhh so she doesn’t dress like a Newfie? 🤣🤣🤣
As a Torontonian (with “Newfie blood”) I’m always envious of BC’s mountain weather. But Charlesea lives here now, so I can’t let her suffer in shorts and a tee, pahhaaa
@@DisBlaine lol! You're right! I forgot about the part where she now lives in Toronto!
That coat with the fur is fabulous!!!!
@@steph585 it gives me 2000s Disney channel vibes-which I think is why I like it so much 🤣
i would love to hear about the Journal pages!!📓📘the fact Maplelea puts Planners/Journal pages in their orders is so smart
@@stephaniefriend9912 ahhh okay. When I open my Alexi bundle, I’ll make sure to show them more. I don’t think it’ll be too long with her stuff anyway.
The Maplelea outfits are adorable. The dolls look high quality and like they have really nice wigs, but unfortunately for me their faces really do hit that uncanny valley. I do love seeing how their clothes fit American Girl dolls.
same with me . the faces are off & scary to me but the clothes are top notch! i wish they would take constructive criticism & make some dolls with beautiful faces 🔮
but i do like the fact they have planners & journey pages they add with the purchase of items
@@settheworldonfire94 the faces definitely put me off for a long time. People kept saying they’re better in person and I had to get used to them, but it’s hard to do that when they’re only sold online.
@@stephaniefriend9912 they reminded me of those thunderbird puppets until I got to know them better.
Charlsea's outfit is indeed "quirky." Goodness me. In other news, I made my first Maplea order a few days ago. The lunar new year outfit.
@@ladero01 so weird that I actually liked it with the sneakers - which probably looked even quirkier lol. You reminded me I still need to buy that outift! (Before the tax break ends)
Other video, I can’t wait for it !!!! 😊
This what American girl Company needs to understand you are an influencer, that is good. I am afraid to buy things because I've bought things to find that we're not worth the money you pay. I bought Sails, I seen her on your video and Netties. I wanted her and I bought clothes also from Maplelea and I can't wait to get them. My daughter had already bought from Maplelea but this is my first time. Your video was great really enjoyed your new dolls and outfits.
@@kathleensheehan3530 I’m very lucky that I can make these videos and help other members of the community-so I’m really happy to share how items look and my opinion if that helps other collectors make decisions. I watch videos for the same reason 😆
The Far North Parka which I got in Dec. is made just like a kid's coat. Same quality and at $52 about the same cost. So it is like a shrunken human's coat. I also have the girl's pink flowery (pink, turq., and yellow) coat called Winter Wonderland and the boy's version that is no longer sold. That one is blue, turq, black and lime green. Both come with boots, pants and mittens. I have the same problem if the doll is wearing a bulky sweater because Maplelea arms are thinner than AG. The length doesn't bother me but I'm not buying the Aputi Parka because it mentions that the arms are even longer to cover the dolls hands due to the cold where they live. IMO, they would be just too long. I can deal with the extra 1/2 inch of the regular coats. I like that turquoise girl's jacket (my favorite color) and that pink outfit with the green t-shirt. I think you said they are older items ? If it's hard for you to buy them, living in the States they would be even harder to find. (Haven't watched the whole video so will leave it at these comments for now).
@@djg5950 I love that parka, maybe one of top 3 ML outfits. It’s about the same cost as a human child’s coat?? Okay I had no idea 🫣😆
I’ll definitely keep my eye out for the other coats you mentioned.
Longer sleeves don’t bother me on AG. Maybe because coats sometimes fit me the same way lol.
Could you hem the sleeves, even by hand?
Hi Blaine, thanks for posting this! You reminded me I have a $25 certificate to use for Maplelea. 🎉 The face on the 51 doll is so much cuter than the rest of the Maplelea doll lineup, she could convert me!!
I really like the meet oitfit shirts and vests that they include on the Maplelea & Me dolls. I wish i could find them on the 2nd hand market here in the states. I can't justify buying the dolls just for the vest and shirt.
@@mykls2153 YOU FORGOT ABOUT YOUR CREDIT?? I’m sure you would’ve remembered but I’m glad this helped.
Well that’s one way to solve your shirt and vest conundrum: buy kmf51 🤣
Tbh the body would likely be more jarring than the face. It must be impossible to find any secondhand ML stuff there.
I saw those Bee shoes on the Maplelea site when I placed my first order but they were out of stock. Thank you for letting me know that they are back in stock! I will be using my credit to get them and the Jacquard sweater outfit. That wig was made for Brooke for sure. In the very little time that I've known about Maplelea I've noticed a difference in the face molds. I don't know if they're growing on me or if they are actually slowly changing them. Either way, they are softer on the eyes.
Hey Blaine! Almost everything from Maplelea you opened is what I have on my wish list! I really enjoyed seeing the items on video instead of photos. I don't think the Maplelea website does justice to their products in photos. I have a dilemma, I want to purchase a doll, but I can't decide between Saila or the new #49. I don't suppose you would be brave enough to give me a kick in the direction I should go?🤔 By the way, I'm sort of s Hippie girl myself, so Charlsea's outfit doesn't look "crazy" to me!😁 Thank you for the shares; I had fun!
Great video as always! I got the Jaunty Jacquard outfit as well as the Chalet Chic cardigan, socks, and ice skates in a pre-Christmas order. The quality is excellent! Now I’m waiting for my first doll, Leonie. Don’t worry about video length- I am carrying around my phone as I do housework! LOL.
@@kashlaw01 Leonie will be your first ML doll?? You’ll definitely love her. Her face is gorgeous-but the bodies take some adjusting to lol.
@@DisBlaine Yes- first one. A lot of the faces were not appealing to me, but I thought she was cute.
Wonderful video. I wish #31 doll was still available. She is so cute, like the variation in skin tone and eye color. Charlsea is growing on me. Pictures on Maplelea website doesn’t show how beautiful these dolls are.
@@delmafahie7088 yeah because 31 has a range of eye colors (from what I’ve seen) I’d probably try to grab a couple more 🫣
Yeah I’ve taken a couple pics to send people and while it doesn’t capture their cuteness, it does prove the site pics could be better 🤫
Congrats on your 11th month! Lovr your Missy doll ❤. My mom's side of the family is actually First Nations, from the Thunder Bay area 😂 Thunder Bay never gets referenced in anything, wish it had an official Maplelea doll.
@@becca2742 oh that is wild about your moms side of the family. Must’ve been weird to hear.
I doubt TB will get a doll before the other provinces are represented-but that’s why I love making things up 🤣
I'm interested in watching and listening to anything you want to show us and talk about. I'm ordering a Charlsea doll.
@@KeriRojas ohhh is Charlesea a doll you already liked from their pics? I wish they looked better on camera. She’s such a cutie in person!!
I'm Black American, and the Maplelea KMF31 dolls are the closets to my skin color than the American Girl ones. The color range is usually not the best for Black dolls, but at least American Girl has darker skin color. Design wise, I actually like both for different reasons. When I was younger, I really wanted an American Girl doll, but the price and lack of stock of the black dolls made it an instant no from my parents. Now, I am interested in buying Tiana's American Girl doll, an HBCyoU doll, and the Barbie 2024 Holiday doll.
@@bluesidecollection even tho the Maplelea doll hasn’t had made different versions, it’s nice they’ve managed to give her a range of skin tones so far. But yes these prices can seem like too much to give to a child who may not understand the value yet
I hope you can get the AG Tiana! She’s really beautiful even outside my bias toward the princess
I love your haul. Now you have given me more ideas of different Maplelea outfits to try. So, this is my confirmation to buy Camp Tanamakoon Centennial Doll KFM31- Limited Edition because KMF51 is totally different. Also, I love the wig you put on Addy. She looks so cute. Malcolm looks so cute also. Thanks for sharing the different doll stands. The Build Bear Stands are a great deal. I am so happy you are going to do a video on customization. I can't wait to see your process. Leonie face mold is beautiful. I just wish her mold came with a different hair color and style. You did an awesome job on customizing your KFM31. She is gorgeous. Thank you for mentioning me, thank you for this video and explaining more about the two dolls and giving me a visual on both dolls. We have the same taste in dolls. I love this video. Now what are your thoughts on KMF49?
@@OutspokenJourney oh! I would call and confirm the Tanamakoon doll will still be 31-or ask if they have another for sale. You never know! And I hope in future we get other versions of this mold 😭🥰
I think Leonie didn’t stand out to me at first because of her wig. But now that pretty face has grown on me.
Oh and thank YOU for pointing out the differences between 31 and 51. If I had gotten 31 first (forgot to mention this) I might not love the mold as much as I do, but as a variation, I love her.
I really like the Maplelea clothing “topnotch” , the dolls are cute, and maybe they’ll grow on me… I have tell you it was fun watching you during the edits doing your best to push Maplelea , and semi ignoring AG like a prop LMAO … Anyway thanks for the upload 💜💜,, oh yeah thank’s for build a bear stands review, I have to check those out in person soon.
@@onlyalisaawilliams awww lol it’s too bad that’s how the crunchy edit made it look! 🤣
If the audio issues didn’t happen, they would’ve been featured better, and you would’ve seen how much I loved the clothes on them too. Maybe that’s why that happened 😵🤣
@@DisBlaineit’s cool I got laugh, I just want you to be happy with your collecting , because you’ve given me joy. 💜💜💜
Blaine, the video is fine. Maplelea clothes are amazing quality , The thing that surprised me also was the quality of the doll box plus the magnetic fasten. I did wonder if you had made a purchase in the sale 😁
Great haul! Have you ever shopped from “the Queens Treasures”? They have some great doll stuff I would love to hear your opinions on. It looks high quality and they have some “little house on the prairie” collabs going that look amazing (like using real weighted metal or tin products).
@@NightwingAquaman I had never heard of them before. Just checked them out and I think I like the little house dolls packaging even more than the dolls. The box turns into a bed 🤯
I’m not into little house tho (or Anne of green gables), so nothing caught my eye outside of that
@ I get it. I think the collection is more for the Kirsten prairie life fans. I’m just a fan on any high quality items for dolls. That’s what made AG so special. But now it seems like all the plastic has me looking more at other companies.
Seeing your 51 was what made me realize that the pale skin on the listing photos was a lighting trick, so I jumped and got my own, but now I wonder if they just haven't updated the photos since they updated her and just keep using 31's photos 🤔
One thing I've noticed looking between 51s and 31s is there's a wide variety of wigs, mine has the perfect placement of her hair for headbands (I got her and the Prairie Crocus dress outfit at the same time and the headband that comes with that is about the perfect thickness for the sort of "indent" she has) so I've been constantly putting little ribbons/bows in her hair to hide it and try to shift the hair around but it naturally always falls the same.
I've also fallen in love with the new Leonie mould, her original face was the one my cousin got and it was... Worse than Brianne's lets say 🤣 I've been debating grabbing a new Leonie or seeing if I can find one with her secondary mould used to customize
You inspired me to unbox Blanka, thank you!
Oh and do the Maplelea shoes all have white soles?
@@brutallyhonestdollreviews I’m so relieved for you! She’s in perfect shape to me.
@@brutallyhonestdollreviews hmmm not at all. Maybe all the starter shoes. Most of them now have the ML branding but they didn’t always.
The one in the Canadian outfit is that the one that you got with your camp doll? I just want to make sure I order the right one cuz I really want that doll.
Wow! I want a custom 31❤❤❤ she is stunning!!!!
The 51 and 31 are so adorable! Sad to see 31 is not available on the website! Do you know if she is discontinued? Would be so cute to have both in the different skin tones! By the way, love your custom doll with the big curly wig, omg ADORABLE. This face is my favorite from ML. ❤
My show is on!!!
Have you ever tried the Queen‘s treasure doll stands? They are my favorites! They are not quite as cheap as the build a bear, but usually retail for about $25 for two.
The girl with the purple (?) eyes is so cute omg
@@Emily-oq1on it took her a minute to grow on me but she’s really sweet 🥰
Maybe because I am usually doing something else at the same time, I didn't notice the video was too disjointed. I also love the wig on 31.
Have you ever thought about getting a Smart Doll? You could made a beautiful Tiana with one I think.
@@kydrasims9734 they seem like BJD to me in that they’re highly customizable, highly expensive, and highly addictive 🤣 That’s why I’m too scared to go down that route. But they’re often suggested to me yep.
Loved this vid.
@@AndreaA127 what a relief! I almost deleted the entire thing 🫣
@DisBlaine why? Never second guess yourself!
@@DisBlainenever delete!! we love seeing you & your new finds!!
@@AndreaA127 oh haha because of the audio issues. I didn’t think I’d be able to save it
@@stephaniefriend9912 this was my first time having to edit around audio issues, so I didn’t know if I could do it 🤣
There is no sales tax for Americans purchasing Maplelea right now as well.
that’s awesome! thanks for info
@@lindascallon8960 a few people let me know they never did - and I should’ve known that since Americans have never paid customs from Canada (I’ve sold / shipped many dolls there)
i enjoyed the video very much, thanks! The thing i most enjoy about Maplelea is the quality of the dolls, cloths, and accessories. On the other hand, the new quality of American girl clothing has become so poor, its right there with our generation, even with their special edition dolls. The reason we don't see it as much, is because AG designs are much better than OG. It is very disappointing. They will continue to put out poor quality products if people keep buying them, and i fear it may become worse. The Christmas dresses were the worst i have seen yet, especially at that price point.
Did they get rid of all the pets they used to have?
@@jvogel4943 I wonder if they’ll ever restock them. I think all the animal friends are currently sold out.