The American
Girl Dolls is a very popular collection for young girls. This
wonderful collection includes dolls, clothing, bedding and
accessories. The American Girl collection has a variety of
dolls that are based on America's history, doll of the year and
"Best Friend" series. In addition they have Just Like You and Bitty
Baby lines. Prices are a bit expensive but the quality is
outstanding.
My daughter
had a variety of these dolls, historical, doll of the
year as well as the Bitty Baby Twins, and she loved them. The Bitty Baby twins are absolutely
adorable. In my opinion these dolls are great for girls around
7 years old. They are extremely durable but they are also very
expensive and younger children can not possibly appreciate
them. They are absolutely something that you will want to put
away and save once your child is finished playing with them. I
found that I was just as excited as my daughter to see the new
catalog and what new items were in it. So do not be to anxious
to make this purchase for your child, wait until they are
ready and will thoroughly enjoy the whole package: reading the
books, watching the movies and playing with the dolls.
American Girl
Collection Dolls
The American
Girls Collection is a brand of dolls and items that are designed to
girls' interests. Each doll is a character from a specific time
period in U.S. history. The clothing and accessories represents the
time, place and social background of the character.
Along with
Molly and Kirsten, Samantha was one of the three American Girls that
launched the collection in 1986. Samantha was the first American
Girl doll to have a TV movie made about her.
Molly
McIntire 1944
Molly McIntire is growing up during World War Two in Jefferson,
Illinois with her mother and 3 siblings. She wants the war to end so
that her dad can come home from caring for wounded soldiers in
England. With her English friend, Emily, at her side, Molly is
lively, and lovable.
Molly was one of the original three American Girl dolls, along with
Samantha and Kirsten, offered and remains a favorite especially
those who grew up in her era. She is the only American Girl
doll to wear glasses so far.
Kirsten
Larson 1854
Kirsten Larson is a pioneer girl that must leave all she’s ever
known to come with her family to the New World. She is an
immigrant from Sweden who settles on the Minnesota frontier, where
people don’t speak her language or understand her traditions.
Along with Samantha and Molly, Kirsten was one of the
three American Girls that launched the collection in 1986.
Felicity Marriman 1774
Felicity Merriman is a spirited, colonial girl growing up in
Williamsburg, Virginia in 1774 who is stuck between Patriot and
Loyalist viewpoints at the beginning of the American Revolution.
Elizabeth Cole is her best friend.
Elizabeth
Cole 1774
Elizabeth Cole is a bright, quiet, unassuming girl growing up in
Williamsburg Virginia after she and her family moved from England in
1774. Elizabeth is Felicity Merriman's best friend and they share
their love or horses.
Addy Walker 1864
Addy Walker’s story begins during the Civil
War as a fugitive slave. She is a proud, courageous girl who
escapes from slavery with her mother in 1864 and flees to
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Addy, an African American doll, was the first non-white doll
to be added to the historical line and was the first doll to have
earrings.
Josefina
Montoya 1824
Josefina Montoya is an American Girl Collection doll that is growing
up in 1824 in the New Mexico area during Spanish control.
Josefina and her sisters must face and new life and are trying to
preserve what is precious after her mother’s passing.
Kit
Kittredge 1934
Kit is a clever and resourceful girl growing up during the Great
Depression in Cincinnati, Ohio. Kit sees her dad lose his
business overnight and her family struggles to deal with the
realities of the economy. Ruthie is Kit's best friend.
Ruthie
Smithens 1934
Ruthie is Kit's best friend and she is loyal, understanding and
generous. Like Kit, Ruthie is growing up in Cincinnati in 1934.
Kaya 1764
Kaya (KY-yaah) is an adventurous Nez Perce girl growing up in
1764. She's happiest when she's riding her beloved horse Steps High
and she dreams of becoming a courageous leader for her people.
Nellie
O'Malley 1906
Nellie was the first of the "Best Friends" dolls. She is a
poor Irish working girl who loses her parents to a flu epidemic.
Nellie and her two sisters Bridget and Jenny are adopted by
Samantha and her kind aunt and uncle.
Nellie starred in the movie "Samantha: An American Girl Holiday" and
she has her own line of American Girl clothing and accessories.
Elizabeth Cole 1774
Elizabeth Cole is a bright, quiet, unassuming girl growing up in
Williamsburg Virginia after she and her family moved from England in
1774. Elizabeth is Felicity Merriman's best friend and they share
their love or horses.
Emily Bennet 1944
Emily Bennett is a nine-year old English girl who was evacuated from
England and who came to stay with the McIntire's in 1944. She and
Molly soon became the best of friends. She will be the third doll in
the American Girl "Best Friends" line.
Julie
Albright 1974
Julie is free-spirited, talented and loving nine-year-old girl
living in San Francisco in 1974. She is living in a changing world
and adjusting to her parent's divorce. She is best friends with Ivy.
Ivy Ling
1974
Ivy Ling is the middle child in a busy Chinese American
household growing up in San Francisco. Her mother has gone back to
school to become a lawyer, and her father has two jobs to keep the
family afloat. Ivy's best friend is Julie Albright and she
loves gymnastics. Ivy is the first historical doll with Asian
features.
Rebecca
Rubin 1914
Released in May 2009, Rebecca Rubin, one of five children, lives
in a row house in New York's bustling Lower East Side with her
Russian-Jewish family in 1914. Growing up in the "melting pot" of
the early 20th century, Rebecca learns about the various traditions
that her neighbors and schoolmates celebrate. Rebecca dreams
of being an actress one day, but her family have different thoughts
on what her career goals should be.
Just Like
You American Girl Dolls
Formerly known as the "American Girl Today" line, this style of doll
was introduced in 1995. They are the same size as the historical
line. The "Just Like You" line of American Girl allows the owner to
choose a combination of face mold, skin, hair and eye color that
best resembles herself. The doll is dressed in a modern clothing and
there are many modern accessories available.
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