tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1726715699839627686.post6130983801343426545..comments2024-03-27T14:27:38.958-04:00Comments on The Toy Box Philosopher: "Saila Qilavvaq" by Maplelea GirlsUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1726715699839627686.post-81897341353166605872020-08-26T13:50:50.800-04:002020-08-26T13:50:50.800-04:00Wow! She's so cool! Saila is such a unique dol...Wow! She's so cool! Saila is such a unique doll, and I really enjoyed your review! According to the website, the curves on the bottom of Saila's kamiik are because that is the way kamiik are traditionally made.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1726715699839627686.post-54642948334336750412018-08-01T09:47:02.932-04:002018-08-01T09:47:02.932-04:00Reading your review makes me want one! I'm use...Reading your review makes me want one! I'm used to American Girl dolls, so the faces seemed strange to me at first, but after seeing all your photographs with Salia I like her face a lot! Kathrynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14442267755038186071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1726715699839627686.post-9399908604553500722014-11-20T23:29:07.252-05:002014-11-20T23:29:07.252-05:00I bought saila for my foster daughter because she ...I bought saila for my foster daughter because she wanted a doll that looks like her... Reading your review makes me even more glad I did. She's ready and wrapped for Christmas and I know she's beautiful but since I haven't taken her out of the box yet I didn't realize all the wonderful and educational details. We also bought Taryn for her younger sister. These Maplelea dolls haveAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05446351853901637103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1726715699839627686.post-36942038672866300022014-10-07T06:41:45.232-04:002014-10-07T06:41:45.232-04:00Here in the UK that's known as a ticket pocket...Here in the UK that's known as a ticket pocket! - Jocelyntreefrogdemonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08668655760960757921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1726715699839627686.post-38227729003729792952014-07-19T11:51:19.378-04:002014-07-19T11:51:19.378-04:00Yay, you reviewed a Maplelea doll! Saila is the on...Yay, you reviewed a Maplelea doll! Saila is the one I fell in love with too, and I love her even more after seeing your pictures!Bohemianhttp://www.ipernity.com/home/bohemiannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1726715699839627686.post-13158547214997138622014-07-15T00:55:53.646-04:002014-07-15T00:55:53.646-04:00That tiny pocket is/was used for rings and sometim...That tiny pocket is/was used for rings and sometimes pocket watches :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1726715699839627686.post-11359087696332925142014-07-14T22:19:15.952-04:002014-07-14T22:19:15.952-04:00The small pocket in blue jeans is for coins, to st...The small pocket in blue jeans is for coins, to stop them rattling about in the lighter cotton of the main pocket and wearing holes in it.Metarunehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01659809164879549370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1726715699839627686.post-56386744193526559582014-07-14T11:20:45.531-04:002014-07-14T11:20:45.531-04:00Hey - it's Chrissy. Saila is on the top of my...Hey - it's Chrissy. Saila is on the top of my Girls Wish List right now and I've been looking at getting the additional items as exactly as you chose them! (Jermaine from My London Doll tops my boy list) Must save some money up for her!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1726715699839627686.post-86742117645175850022014-07-13T16:46:06.763-04:002014-07-13T16:46:06.763-04:00Saila is my favorite of the Maplelea Girls. I have...Saila is my favorite of the Maplelea Girls. I have admired her for sometime. Your review of her makes me want her even more. Thank you for the review for if I should get her I will make sure to get additional outfits or shoes for her. That journal is AWESOME! I'm not quite so fond of the Mapelea mouths as you are or maybe it;s the eyes, but of all the dolls I find Saila to be the most Xyra Silverleafhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12842466753806936933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1726715699839627686.post-36884955990654778782014-07-13T11:17:46.630-04:002014-07-13T11:17:46.630-04:00I have Saila and she can stand barefooted for me. ...I have Saila and she can stand barefooted for me. Her kamiks don't stay on properly as they pop off her ankles so she is floating above the soles - I think the seam is too tight at this section. <br />I have found that the sandals from this year's summer clothes selection for Journey Girls fit Saila very well. I have the gladiator sandals in orange and the 'rose' sandals in red Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1726715699839627686.post-89085035251667326682014-07-13T10:12:37.940-04:002014-07-13T10:12:37.940-04:00This is the only one of the Maplelea dolls that ha...This is the only one of the Maplelea dolls that has appealed to me and you've proven that she is so gorgeous. I didn't realize how well made all of her clothes are though, very cool!Mollyhttp://toferetstoybox.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1726715699839627686.post-24409354080455805402014-07-13T08:33:10.766-04:002014-07-13T08:33:10.766-04:00I never would have noticed the hands!! That is SO...I never would have noticed the hands!! That is SO cool! Do you know how many doll hands I have rubber-banded together so that they can hold things? A lot! ;D Thank you so, so much for pointing this out! It never would have occurred to me. This really adds to Saila's charm, I think. If I have time this weekend, I will definitely add in a picture that shows this feature off. Thank you Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18178054470349012341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1726715699839627686.post-49223527477684619492014-07-13T08:28:57.848-04:002014-07-13T08:28:57.848-04:00Your observations of the arm shape are very keenly...Your observations of the arm shape are very keenly made! This didn't bother me as I was posing Saila, but I definitely see what you mean when I go back and look at her after reading your description. I think you're absolutely right about the angle of the wrists, but I peeked ahead to Pine Valley Girls Club's comment, below, and now that I figured out how to link the hands together (Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18178054470349012341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1726715699839627686.post-85041011299980513142014-07-13T08:12:19.668-04:002014-07-13T08:12:19.668-04:00Hi Ashley! Thank you! I do love living in Maine--...Hi Ashley! Thank you! I do love living in Maine--especially in the summer. Not so much in black fly season, but that doesn't last very long. :)Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18178054470349012341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1726715699839627686.post-4110636990238453652014-07-13T08:11:17.014-04:002014-07-13T08:11:17.014-04:00I had the same experience as Gina: about $35 (Cana...I had the same experience as Gina: about $35 (Canadian dollars, so about $31 US) for shipping for all three items that I ordered. I emailed ahead for a quote and this is exactly what they told me--no surprises. <br /><br />A few people have commented that their Maplelea dolls stand alone just fine, so I guess there's some variability. I wonder with my doll if she'll stand better over Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18178054470349012341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1726715699839627686.post-26326188684628870802014-07-13T08:00:13.800-04:002014-07-13T08:00:13.800-04:00Thank you so much!! I am really glad to hear that...Thank you so much!! I am really glad to hear that you had a similar wig shedding experience...but that it stopped over time. This is what I was hoping for! Also, thank you for clarifying the pronunciation. I don't know why this was such a struggle for me, and I really don't know why I didn't see the connection to Avonlea until you and Barb pointed it out! Ah! Saila shines in Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18178054470349012341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1726715699839627686.post-16769070213955480492014-07-13T07:56:03.653-04:002014-07-13T07:56:03.653-04:00That's so neat, Kailey! What's funny is t...That's so neat, Kailey! What's funny is that Taryn looks a lot like my best friend from when I was young! :)Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18178054470349012341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1726715699839627686.post-86304197732653617602014-07-13T07:54:34.394-04:002014-07-13T07:54:34.394-04:00Thank you, Marta! It's always nice to hear fr...Thank you, Marta! It's always nice to hear from you!Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18178054470349012341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1726715699839627686.post-27589338705202617732014-07-13T07:53:36.435-04:002014-07-13T07:53:36.435-04:00I agree with both of you! I was turned off by the...I agree with both of you! I was turned off by the round eyes and the big smiles on some of the girls, too. Jenna (the redhead) would have been my obvious choice, but her bright eyes and mouth expression didn't appeal...at least from what I can tell through pictures. There are a few of the Maplelea Friends dolls that have lovely faces--there's an Asian girl who's especially pretty, Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18178054470349012341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1726715699839627686.post-37579920335286937352014-07-13T07:44:57.338-04:002014-07-13T07:44:57.338-04:00Thank you so much for this great answer! I don...Thank you so much for this great answer! I don't know why I didn't try OG clothes myself--sorry! Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18178054470349012341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1726715699839627686.post-87935705841196023382014-07-13T07:43:14.945-04:002014-07-13T07:43:14.945-04:00Thank you so much, Ciara! Yes, I highly recommend...Thank you so much, Ciara! Yes, I highly recommend the clothes. They are really wonderful, and I was surprised by how many of my 18" dolls could wear them!Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18178054470349012341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1726715699839627686.post-45593411046679230372014-07-13T07:40:08.729-04:002014-07-13T07:40:08.729-04:00Thank you, Carly! It is a nice time of year to be ...Thank you, Carly! It is a nice time of year to be in Maine. <br />Sounds like you have a fun choice to make--My Twinn or Maplelea! :D I am really impressed with the quality of these Maplelea Girls. I think your favorite (Taryn?) was my second choice. I really like her name, her personality, and the colors of her clothes. What a cutie. Have fun with your decision!Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18178054470349012341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1726715699839627686.post-9490589440257584342014-07-12T15:10:42.357-04:002014-07-12T15:10:42.357-04:00to be honest I do not like maplelea dolls in gener...to be honest I do not like maplelea dolls in general, their faces look weird but saila`s face looks very authentic I would buy her<br />LauraAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1726715699839627686.post-72011284563202530072014-07-12T13:47:13.773-04:002014-07-12T13:47:13.773-04:00Thank you, Gina!
Yipes, that is pretty steep, but...Thank you, Gina!<br /><br />Yipes, that is pretty steep, but yeah, with the free shipping, it could be a little easier to swallow. :)<br /><br />I especially want the bird, Piccolo. :) I love birds (though I've never had one myself) and finding a toy one that's so detailed is unusual. I also think Saila's dogs are adorable.<br /><br />Thanks again!<br /><br />--Kate :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1726715699839627686.post-57364563632524362582014-07-12T12:45:23.214-04:002014-07-12T12:45:23.214-04:00Oh yeah, Part 2 about Leonie. She does have minor...Oh yeah, Part 2 about Leonie. She does have minor flaws; but I love her uniqueness so much that they do not matter, and will not stop me from getting Saila. The things I'm not so wild about are her skinny legs and lack of a neck. But hey, she's got dolly personality and that's what really matters!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com