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A dog lover and baker, Summer McKinny™ turns her two passions into a business of her own: Waggy Pup Tails™. Kids can play out all of Summer’s animal adventures with this all-in-one gift set:
Summer™ 18-inch Doll & Journal: An 18" Summer™ doll with light blue eyes that open and close, and strawberry-blonde hair with light pink ends styled in two face-framing microbraids. She has a soft cotton body, and her movable head and limbs are made of smooth vinyl. She wears a rainbow dress, a pair of pink-and-purple ombre eyeglasses, two beaded bracelets, a pair of sandals with platform soles, and a pair of underwear. Also includes the paperback book My Journal by Summer McKinny, that tells how Summer became the chef of dog treats, stopped the fur wars, and started a business.
Summer's™ Accessories for 18-inch Dolls: A white bag with an embroidered dog face, a tumbler cup shaped like an ice cream cone that Summer can hold, three beaded bracelets and a knotted headband, and a dog toy that can attach via magnet to Summer’s™ Dog, Crescent’s™ mouth
Summer’s™ Waggy Pup Tails™ Outfit for 18-inch Dolls:
A white jersey tee with the Waggy Pup Tails™ logo on the front, a pink-and-purple ombre windbreaker jacket with rainbow-striped cuffs and an AG™ star zipper, a lavender skort with heart-shaped side pockets, a pair of pink knee socks, and a pair of sparkly tennis shoes
Summer’s™ Dog, Crescent™: A soft, posable dog with white fur and a magnetic mouth to hold treats (sold separately), plus a rainbow faux-fur jacket, a rainbow collar with a heart charm, a leash with a loop that dolls can hold, and a poop bag holder
Summer’s™ Cat, Fettuccine™: A plush cat with fluffy white fur and a rainbow ribbon on her ear, plus a cat backpack carrier that dolls can wear
SKU#: JDC88
WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD: Toy contains small parts. Not for children under 3 years.
Care Instructions:
Doll & Journal:
Wipe clean with a damp cloth (except paper items)
Accessories:
Headband: Hand wash, lay flat to dry
All other components: Wipe clean with a damp cloth
Outfit:
T-shirt, jacket, skort, socks: Hand wash cold, line dry
Shoes: Wipe clean with a damp cloth
Dog:
Wipe clean with a damp cloth
Cat:
Cat: Spot clean with a damp cloth
Backpack: Wipe clean with a damp cloth
Materials:
Doll & Journal:
Doll: Vinyl, cotton, synthetic hair fiber
Dress, underwear: Cotton
Bracelets, glasses: Plastic
Sandals: PU, plastic
Book: Paper
Accessories:
Bag: PU
Bracelets: Plastic, elastic
Dog treat: Plastic, metal
Headband: Cotton jersey
Tumbler: Plastic
Outfit:
T-shirt: Cotton jersey, Velcro
Jacket: Polyester, cotton trim, plastic zipper
Skort: Cotton jersey, elastic
Socks: Cotton
Shoes: PU, plastic, elastic
Dog:
Dog: Plastic, polyester
Dog jacket, collar, leash: Polyester
Bag holder: Plastic
Cat:
Cat: Plastic, polyester, polyfill, PU
Backpack carrier: Plastic PU
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Summer's hair is actually a wig made of modacrylic fibers for effortless styling, long-lasting durability, and endless hair-play fun!
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Special accessory
A pair of pink-and-purple ombre eyeglasses adds a new shade to Summer's colorful style.
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Signature hairstyle
As if Summer's strawberry-blonde hair could get any sweeter, she's the first doll to arrive with tip-dyed pink ends–and two microbraids.
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Finely crafted features
A hand-sculpted face mold captures Summer's bright smile. Her stunning blue eyes open and close, with eyelashes created separately, then curled by hand.
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Beautiful bracelets
Summer shares a love of DIY projects with her Aunt Olivia, and these beaded bracelets with charms show off her creative side.
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Original outfit
Summer's vibrant patterned knit dress puts her unique style on display. And it's her favorite color: Rainbow!
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Careful construction
A new Girl of the Year™ requires multiple years of development. While Summer's story is made for today, her doll is designed to be loved for a lifetime.
Care and styling
Tips to make Summer's hair shine
Care and styling
Tips to make Summer's hair shine
Step 1
For Summer's hair, use only a wire wig hairbrush.
Step 2
Lightly mist the hair with water for easier styling.
Step 3
Hold a small section of hair near the ends, then gently brush tangles.
Step 4
Work with small sections, moving toward the wig's base, always brushing towards the ends.
Step 1
For Summer's hair, use only a wire wig hairbrush.
Step 2
Lightly mist the hair with water for easier styling.
Step 3
Hold a small section of hair near the ends, then gently brush tangles.
Step 4
Work with small sections, moving toward the wig's base, always brushing towards the ends.
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It's at the heart of everything we do. Through adventurous stories and imaginative play, American Girl strives to bring out the best in every girl:
courage confidence strength of character
Bringing out the joy of girlhood
It's at the heart of everything we do. Through adventurous stories and imaginative play, American Girl strives to bring out the best in every girl:
courage confidence strength of character
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