I made it back to Costco today and they really have a nice AG selection. There are several mini dolls with the matching book sets for $40. I saw Kaya, Samantha, Julia and Kit for sure. They also have a spa, a boutique and a diner for $47.
There were also Madame Alexander 18 dolls for $30. They are dressed in rain gear. Very cute as well.
The dogs I saw had no names.
Sunday, my girls were given the Border Collie and Terrier sets from a friend for their birthday. My initial thought before was these were overpriced BUT they have played with these more than anything else they got for their birthday. The dogs are posable, which is I think why they are enjoying them so much (are the older pets this way?). The books that came with them are really very cute and they have been giggling over them a lot. they include facts about the breed, quizzes, name lists, crafts, ideas for play, etc. Also, the little cardboard houses for coloring were very cute. Along with the magnetic toys and food bowls, I am coming around to the idea of $30 for what I initially thought was a beanie baby. As always, AG draws us in with the BOOKS going along with the toys. As a writer and lover of stories, they get me every time.
My sister just bought a couple of the dogs for her nieces for Xmas. She bought the Pomeranian but they had a border collie and a little terrier (looked like a Jack Russel terrier maybe?). They had a spa set and a café and store I think. The prices seemed pretty good.