I was never into dolls, but I do think there's a Canadian version of those. I used to get a mail-order catalogue for them right before the holidays (I don't know why, but it might've been because of a kid's magazine subscription?). That arcade machine is cool though. I wonder if it actually works? That'd be awesome!
Did they? I don't think they'd did when I was young. I know they did have a Canadian version of the Dear America diaries. Yeah, you probably got the catalog because the kids magazine sold them your info. I'll have to check to see if you can even buy the pacman console, and if you can, if it's playable.
Update: the game is playable, but also $150 USD. They went all out with the collabs, you can also get a Bonne Bell Lipsmackers, a Care Bears slumber party set, and a Pacman lunchbox. Also, her bedroom set comes with a Pacman shaped pillow.
Edit: And a Caboodles!
Yes, I think the dolls were called Maplea Girls or something? There was an Anne of Green Gables toyset with some. Came with the hat, dress, and a school desk? Something like that.
I loved the Dear Canada series! I learned more about Canadian history from those books than what I learned from school. It was cool hearing about the perspective of world events from the worldview of a fictional character around your age.
That does seem to be a lot of promotional material for one toy. Do the American Doll girls normally have that many collaborations? Speaking of arcade games, when I was in the US last, I saw an arcade game machine for sale. It was on display, so I played it for a bit. It was Galaga.
I poked around on the Maplelea website and apparently they are unaffiliated with American Girl, but they seem like a nice alternative for Canadians.
I really liked the Dear American books, too! A lot of them were really well written (or so I thought at the time, but who knows XD)
I don't know how it works now, but back when I used to get the catalogs, all the girls had a lot of accessories you could buy. There was the doll and her every day clothes, for the Meet ____ book. And then outfits and accessories for all her other books, I think there were 6 per girl? A summer story, a Christmas story, a birthday story, and I can't remember what else. Also there was a bedroom set and pajamas you could get. As far as I know, this is the first time there has been any brand collaborations, but I don't really keep up with American Girl. I think I was even only recommended the article because just earlier this week, I completely coincidentally was messaging my cousin about getting her kid an American Girl doll because they usually have one at Costco in the Christmas toys section.
When I got the catalogs, I remember Felicity, Kirsten, Addy, Samantha, and Molly, and then when I was bit older (but still getting the catalogs), they introduced Josefina. And then when my other cousin's kid was little and into AG dolls, I bought her gift cards, so I know they introduced two others, Kit and Julie. Plus they started doing this competition where a girl would have a doll and story made about her and they would sell it for a year. I wonder if they still do that. It's a bit strange...
Oh, and tbh, I wanted a Bitty Baby, too. Even though they're really intended for younger kids...
Oh, I've heard of that video game. I watched LGR's review too!
And ohmygosh catalogues! You reminded me of the Sear Wishbook, which always came out sometime in September or October? (can't remember). It was a HUGE catalogue, like it had at least 300-400 pages. I loved looking through all the toys. We never ordered anything from it though, but I'd imagine lots of people did.
But then....they started getting smaller and one year the Wishbooks were no more. Sears isn't a thing anymore either. I kinda miss the Wishbook.
I remember getting the big Sears Wishbook too! I have a very small family, and I remember pretending I had a huge family and I was in charge of picking out gifts for everyone (clothes and toys), as well as any new things I thought our "house" needed (air hockey tables, couches, princess beds, etc). It was...slightly materialistic
Did you get the Toys'R'Us Wishbook too?
I didn't know Toys'R'Us had a catalogue like that. Then again, there wasn't one close to me. I've been to one before, but I don't remember much of it.
I've heard Toys'R'Us is closed in the US now. I think the Canadian ones are still open?
One department store I miss is Zellers. For some reason, Zellers sticks out really clearly in my mind. Like, I can imagine the one closest to me still open even though it's been shut down for ages.
Yes, all of the Toys'R'Us in the US are closed, although I've heard they're going to be bought by someone else. I have no idea if they're open in Canada.
I really liked Zellers, too. It really made me mad that Target bought all of them and then failed and closed all their stores and left. So incredibly irresponsible.
Okay, so here's my painting using the tips and tricks from the Paintable One Week Portrait challenge. I'd say it took me about 45 mins - 1 hour more than what I usually do. I love how the Day 5 lesson taught us to add the final messy textures/paint drops cuz I was like, "I DO THAT ALL THE TIME. OH MY GOD." 🤣
I'll do another version using my normal process that doesn't require the sketch lines!
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Bowling For Soup's A Hangover You Don't Deserve. Man, I remember being so obsessed with this band. XD They're still pretty fun tho.
Hmm...I don't know. I haven't bought any physical copies (though I would like to sometime). I bought some on iTunes though. One of the first ones I bought was a selection of Studio Ghibli covers. The first original album I remember buying on iTunes was Extra Extra by Manteca.
Yes, all of the Toys'R'Us in the US are closed, although I've heard they're going to be bought by someone else. I have no idea if they're open in Canada.
I really liked Zellers, too. It really made me mad that Target bought all of them and then failed and closed all their stores and left. So incredibly irresponsible.
I do believe the Canadian ones are open, though I'm not sure how many are left.
And yeah. I remember all the hype about Target but then, like, nothing happened
Okay, so here's my painting using the tips and tricks from the Paintable One Week Portrait challenge. I'd say it took me about 45 mins - 1 hour more than what I usually do. I love how the Day 5 lesson taught us to add the final messy textures/paint drops cuz I was like, "I DO THAT ALL THE TIME. OH MY GOD." 🤣
I'll do another version using my normal process that doesn't require the sketch lines!
Scrolling down, I saw that little line of grey going up from his hair and my mind went to "knife. It's a knife in his head"
I'm pleasantly surprised to see it is not a knife in his head.
Okay, so here's my painting using the tips and tricks from the Paintable One Week Portrait challenge. I'd say it took me about 45 mins - 1 hour more than what I usually do. I love how the Day 5 lesson taught us to add the final messy textures/paint drops cuz I was like, "I DO THAT ALL THE TIME. OH MY GOD." 🤣
I'll do another version using my normal process that doesn't require the sketch lines!
Scrolling down, I saw that little line of grey going up from his hair and my mind went to "knife. It's a knife in his head"
I'm pleasantly surprised to see it is not a knife in his head.
Okay, so here's my painting using the tips and tricks from the Paintable One Week Portrait challenge. I'd say it took me about 45 mins - 1 hour more than what I usually do. I love how the Day 5 lesson taught us to add the final messy textures/paint drops cuz I was like, "I DO THAT ALL THE TIME. OH MY GOD." 🤣
I'll do another version using my normal process that doesn't require the sketch lines!
I dunno why, but he reminds me of the prince from Beauty & the Beast...
Most likely caught as scum and best theme-Google Translate, 4th annual Scummies win!
Bowling For Soup's A Hangover You Don't Deserve. Man, I remember being so obsessed with this band. XD They're still pretty fun tho.
Hmm...I don't know. I haven't bought any physical copies (though I would like to sometime). I bought some on iTunes though. One of the first ones I bought was a selection of Studio Ghibli covers. The first original album I remember buying on iTunes was Extra Extra by Manteca.
Yes, all of the Toys'R'Us in the US are closed, although I've heard they're going to be bought by someone else. I have no idea if they're open in Canada.
I really liked Zellers, too. It really made me mad that Target bought all of them and then failed and closed all their stores and left. So incredibly irresponsible.
I do believe the Canadian ones are open, though I'm not sure how many are left.
And yeah. I remember all the hype about Target but then, like, nothing happened
According to their Wiki, there are 83 Toys'R'Us open in Canada, but they are licensed stores and not held by the Toys'R'Us company. The Canadian stores are owned by a company called Fairfax Financial.
In other news, I am so over the excessive ads on YouTube.
Okay, so here's my painting using the tips and tricks from the Paintable One Week Portrait challenge. I'd say it took me about 45 mins - 1 hour more than what I usually do. I love how the Day 5 lesson taught us to add the final messy textures/paint drops cuz I was like, "I DO THAT ALL THE TIME. OH MY GOD." 🤣
I'll do another version using my normal process that doesn't require the sketch lines!
I dunno why, but he reminds me of the prince from Beauty & the Beast...
Bowling For Soup's A Hangover You Don't Deserve. Man, I remember being so obsessed with this band. XD They're still pretty fun tho.
Hmm...I don't know. I haven't bought any physical copies (though I would like to sometime). I bought some on iTunes though. One of the first ones I bought was a selection of Studio Ghibli covers. The first original album I remember buying on iTunes was Extra Extra by Manteca.
Yes, all of the Toys'R'Us in the US are closed, although I've heard they're going to be bought by someone else. I have no idea if they're open in Canada.
I really liked Zellers, too. It really made me mad that Target bought all of them and then failed and closed all their stores and left. So incredibly irresponsible.
I do believe the Canadian ones are open, though I'm not sure how many are left.
And yeah. I remember all the hype about Target but then, like, nothing happened
According to their Wiki, there are 83 Toys'R'Us open in Canada, but they are licensed stores and not held by the Toys'R'Us company. The Canadian stores are owned by a company called Fairfax Financial.
In other news, I am so over the excessive ads on YouTube.
Okay, so here's my painting using the tips and tricks from the Paintable One Week Portrait challenge. I'd say it took me about 45 mins - 1 hour more than what I usually do. I love how the Day 5 lesson taught us to add the final messy textures/paint drops cuz I was like, "I DO THAT ALL THE TIME. OH MY GOD." 🤣
I'll do another version using my normal process that doesn't require the sketch lines!
I dunno why, but he reminds me of the prince from Beauty & the Beast...
Bowling For Soup's A Hangover You Don't Deserve. Man, I remember being so obsessed with this band. XD They're still pretty fun tho.
Hmm...I don't know. I haven't bought any physical copies (though I would like to sometime). I bought some on iTunes though. One of the first ones I bought was a selection of Studio Ghibli covers. The first original album I remember buying on iTunes was Extra Extra by Manteca.
Yes, all of the Toys'R'Us in the US are closed, although I've heard they're going to be bought by someone else. I have no idea if they're open in Canada.
I really liked Zellers, too. It really made me mad that Target bought all of them and then failed and closed all their stores and left. So incredibly irresponsible.
I do believe the Canadian ones are open, though I'm not sure how many are left.
And yeah. I remember all the hype about Target but then, like, nothing happened
According to their Wiki, there are 83 Toys'R'Us open in Canada, but they are licensed stores and not held by the Toys'R'Us company. The Canadian stores are owned by a company called Fairfax Financial.
In other news, I am so over the excessive ads on YouTube.
Mmm, yeah, ads on Youtube is the worst... XP
I've noticed the number of ads has picked up in the past few months.
Okay, so here's my painting using the tips and tricks from the Paintable One Week Portrait challenge. I'd say it took me about 45 mins - 1 hour more than what I usually do. I love how the Day 5 lesson taught us to add the final messy textures/paint drops cuz I was like, "I DO THAT ALL THE TIME. OH MY GOD." 🤣
I'll do another version using my normal process that doesn't require the sketch lines!
I dunno why, but he reminds me of the prince from Beauty & the Beast...
Bowling For Soup's A Hangover You Don't Deserve. Man, I remember being so obsessed with this band. XD They're still pretty fun tho.
Hmm...I don't know. I haven't bought any physical copies (though I would like to sometime). I bought some on iTunes though. One of the first ones I bought was a selection of Studio Ghibli covers. The first original album I remember buying on iTunes was Extra Extra by Manteca.
Yes, all of the Toys'R'Us in the US are closed, although I've heard they're going to be bought by someone else. I have no idea if they're open in Canada.
I really liked Zellers, too. It really made me mad that Target bought all of them and then failed and closed all their stores and left. So incredibly irresponsible.
I do believe the Canadian ones are open, though I'm not sure how many are left.
And yeah. I remember all the hype about Target but then, like, nothing happened
According to their Wiki, there are 83 Toys'R'Us open in Canada, but they are licensed stores and not held by the Toys'R'Us company. The Canadian stores are owned by a company called Fairfax Financial.
In other news, I am so over the excessive ads on YouTube.
Mmm, yeah, ads on Youtube is the worst... XP
I've noticed the number of ads has picked up in the past few months.
I thinking that they're trying to MAKE people move to "YouTube Premium" . They say it has no ads (I think)!
Okay, so here's my painting using the tips and tricks from the Paintable One Week Portrait challenge. I'd say it took me about 45 mins - 1 hour more than what I usually do. I love how the Day 5 lesson taught us to add the final messy textures/paint drops cuz I was like, "I DO THAT ALL THE TIME. OH MY GOD." 🤣
I'll do another version using my normal process that doesn't require the sketch lines!
I dunno why, but he reminds me of the prince from Beauty & the Beast...
Bowling For Soup's A Hangover You Don't Deserve. Man, I remember being so obsessed with this band. XD They're still pretty fun tho.
Hmm...I don't know. I haven't bought any physical copies (though I would like to sometime). I bought some on iTunes though. One of the first ones I bought was a selection of Studio Ghibli covers. The first original album I remember buying on iTunes was Extra Extra by Manteca.
Yes, all of the Toys'R'Us in the US are closed, although I've heard they're going to be bought by someone else. I have no idea if they're open in Canada.
I really liked Zellers, too. It really made me mad that Target bought all of them and then failed and closed all their stores and left. So incredibly irresponsible.
I do believe the Canadian ones are open, though I'm not sure how many are left.
And yeah. I remember all the hype about Target but then, like, nothing happened
According to their Wiki, there are 83 Toys'R'Us open in Canada, but they are licensed stores and not held by the Toys'R'Us company. The Canadian stores are owned by a company called Fairfax Financial.
In other news, I am so over the excessive ads on YouTube.
Mmm, yeah, ads on Youtube is the worst... XP
I've noticed the number of ads has picked up in the past few months.
I thinking that they're trying to MAKE people move to "YouTube Premium" . They say it has no ads (I think)!
Okay, so here's my painting using the tips and tricks from the Paintable One Week Portrait challenge. I'd say it took me about 45 mins - 1 hour more than what I usually do. I love how the Day 5 lesson taught us to add the final messy textures/paint drops cuz I was like, "I DO THAT ALL THE TIME. OH MY GOD." 🤣
I'll do another version using my normal process that doesn't require the sketch lines!
I dunno why, but he reminds me of the prince from Beauty & the Beast...
Bowling For Soup's A Hangover You Don't Deserve. Man, I remember being so obsessed with this band. XD They're still pretty fun tho.
Hmm...I don't know. I haven't bought any physical copies (though I would like to sometime). I bought some on iTunes though. One of the first ones I bought was a selection of Studio Ghibli covers. The first original album I remember buying on iTunes was Extra Extra by Manteca.
Yes, all of the Toys'R'Us in the US are closed, although I've heard they're going to be bought by someone else. I have no idea if they're open in Canada.
I really liked Zellers, too. It really made me mad that Target bought all of them and then failed and closed all their stores and left. So incredibly irresponsible.
I do believe the Canadian ones are open, though I'm not sure how many are left.
And yeah. I remember all the hype about Target but then, like, nothing happened
According to their Wiki, there are 83 Toys'R'Us open in Canada, but they are licensed stores and not held by the Toys'R'Us company. The Canadian stores are owned by a company called Fairfax Financial.
In other news, I am so over the excessive ads on YouTube.
Mmm, yeah, ads on Youtube is the worst... XP
I've noticed the number of ads has picked up in the past few months.
I thinking that they're trying to MAKE people move to "YouTube Premium" . They say it has no ads (I think)!
Okay, so here's my painting using the tips and tricks from the Paintable One Week Portrait challenge. I'd say it took me about 45 mins - 1 hour more than what I usually do. I love how the Day 5 lesson taught us to add the final messy textures/paint drops cuz I was like, "I DO THAT ALL THE TIME. OH MY GOD." 🤣
I'll do another version using my normal process that doesn't require the sketch lines!
I dunno why, but he reminds me of the prince from Beauty & the Beast...
Bowling For Soup's A Hangover You Don't Deserve. Man, I remember being so obsessed with this band. XD They're still pretty fun tho.
Hmm...I don't know. I haven't bought any physical copies (though I would like to sometime). I bought some on iTunes though. One of the first ones I bought was a selection of Studio Ghibli covers. The first original album I remember buying on iTunes was Extra Extra by Manteca.
Yes, all of the Toys'R'Us in the US are closed, although I've heard they're going to be bought by someone else. I have no idea if they're open in Canada.
I really liked Zellers, too. It really made me mad that Target bought all of them and then failed and closed all their stores and left. So incredibly irresponsible.
I do believe the Canadian ones are open, though I'm not sure how many are left.
And yeah. I remember all the hype about Target but then, like, nothing happened
According to their Wiki, there are 83 Toys'R'Us open in Canada, but they are licensed stores and not held by the Toys'R'Us company. The Canadian stores are owned by a company called Fairfax Financial.
In other news, I am so over the excessive ads on YouTube.
Mmm, yeah, ads on Youtube is the worst... XP
I've noticed the number of ads has picked up in the past few months.
I thinking that they're trying to MAKE people move to "YouTube Premium" . They say it has no ads (I think)!
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Yes, all of the Toys'R'Us in the US are closed, although I've heard they're going to be bought by someone else. I have no idea if they're open in Canada.
I really liked Zellers, too. It really made me mad that Target bought all of them and then failed and closed all their stores and left. So incredibly irresponsible.
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I'll do another version using my normal process that doesn't require the sketch lines!
Someone please educate me on this!
Hmm...I don't know. I haven't bought any physical copies (though I would like to sometime). I bought some on iTunes though. One of the first ones I bought was a selection of Studio Ghibli covers. The first original album I remember buying on iTunes was Extra Extra by Manteca.
I do believe the Canadian ones are open, though I'm not sure how many are left.
And yeah. I remember all the hype about Target but then, like, nothing happened
Scrolling down, I saw that little line of grey going up from his hair and my mind went to "knife. It's a knife in his head"
I'm pleasantly surprised to see it is not a knife in his head.
LOL, that is dark, Zinnia. XD
Oooo, those look good
I dunno why, but he reminds me of the prince from Beauty & the Beast...
Most likely caught as scum and best theme-Google Translate, 4th annual Scummies win!
According to their Wiki, there are 83 Toys'R'Us open in Canada, but they are licensed stores and not held by the Toys'R'Us company. The Canadian stores are owned by a company called Fairfax Financial.
In other news, I am so over the excessive ads on YouTube.
I can see the resemblance...
Mmm, yeah, ads on Youtube is the worst... XP
I've noticed the number of ads has picked up in the past few months.
I thinking that they're trying to MAKE people move to "YouTube Premium" . They say it has no ads (I think)!
Honestly, that wouldn't surprise me.
Sounds about right.