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Unboxing Melody Ellison!

September 12, 2016 By Ashley 14 Comments

Surprise!! My girl received a special friend in the mail, the brand new Melody Ellison BeForever Doll from American Girl. We are sharing unboxing Melody Ellison and thoughts on her story and what that means to our family. 

Melody is a 9-year old growing up in Detroit, Michigan, during the civil rights movement of the 1960s. She lifts her voice for equality and helps bring this significant time in America's history to life for girls today. We will be sharing more about her in the next post as well as the Lift Your Voice with Melody Campaign. 

Meet Melody Ellison

Visit your local American Girl store for free Melody-inspired events geared for girls 8 and up. They include a free craft, 1960s music, food, and a free gift. Find more details and your nearest store here.

Melody is an amazing girl, who will inspire your daughter to spread love and stand up for others!

Come meet her in the video!

Thank you to American Girl for sending her to us. All opinions are our own.

Filed Under: Featured, Kids, Reviews, Toys Tagged With: American Girl, kid reviews, toys, vlog

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  1. Avatar for TamaraTamara

    September 12, 2016 at 11:40 am

    She’s lovely! My daughter wavers between Samantha and Maryellen but she’s never seen this! We still haven’t gotten her her first American Girl doll – saving it for a special occasion.

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  2. Avatar for maria @closeothomemaria @closeothome

    September 12, 2016 at 1:28 pm

    My daughter is no longer into dolls, especially American Girl> Makes me a little sad, I miss going into the store

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  3. Avatar for ShaunaShauna

    September 12, 2016 at 1:45 pm

    She looks like a great doll to collect. We don’t have any of the American Girls dolls yet but I’m pretty sure my daughter would love them.

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  4. Avatar for Rebecca BryantRebecca Bryant

    September 12, 2016 at 1:51 pm

    I love how excited she is. She is an awesome video reviewer and what a great doll. I love the American Doll line. So inspiring to young girls to be strong adn independent.

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  5. Avatar for Heather LawrenceHeather Lawrence

    September 12, 2016 at 2:36 pm

    Aww!! I wished I had an American Doll when I was a little girl and now my little girls get to enjoy them.
    I haven’t seen this one yet so we are going to have to keep our eyes out for her.
    She looks like the perfect addition!

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  6. Avatar for April HammondApril Hammond

    September 13, 2016 at 9:45 am

    Melody Ellison is so cute! I am happy that are including a Detroit raised African-American in their doll lineup. American Girl Dolls are of such great quality!

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  7. Avatar for AliciaAlicia

    September 13, 2016 at 10:40 am

    I loved American Girl dolls when I was younger. I like seeing all the new dolls that come out every year!

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  8. Avatar for Katrina | TOTSFamily.comKatrina | TOTSFamily.com

    September 13, 2016 at 11:47 am

    This doll is just lovely. I am in Canada and I don’t know if we can get American Girl here but I know my daughter would love one.

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  9. Avatar for Laura FunkLaura Funk

    September 13, 2016 at 11:50 am

    My daughter wants this doll so bad and she is only 3. We just watched the video last night and now all I have heard is how pretty melody is.

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  10. Avatar for RacheeRachee

    September 13, 2016 at 10:01 pm

    How cute! I love Melody’s back story and think this would be a fun way to introduce that Motown sound to little ones!

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  11. Avatar for KerriKerri

    September 13, 2016 at 10:39 pm

    We are big American Girl fans in my house! My girls always love to learn about the new dolls coming out and her story seems like a great one to share with my daughters.

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  12. Avatar for Lena BurkutLena Burkut

    September 13, 2016 at 10:53 pm

    Such a pretty doll! I really want to get my daughter one of these.

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  13. Avatar for RoseyRosey

    September 14, 2016 at 8:39 am

    OH my goodness she’s adorable. I’ve never had one. I hope my granddaughter is into them. She’s only 3 now. Time will tell ๐Ÿ™‚

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  14. Avatar for MarianaMariana

    September 14, 2016 at 4:48 pm

    Melody is so pretty! I love the 60s theme. I know two little girls who would go nuts for a new American Girl Doll! ๐Ÿ™‚

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