How to Buy a Raggedy Ann or Andy Doll

If there ever was a doll that deserved the label, "All-American," Raggedy Ann is certainly it! The simple, old-fashioned look and trademark red yarn hair of Ann and her brother, Andy, have been winning the hearts of children for more than 80 years.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• How Raggedy Ann Got Her Candy Heart
• Marcella: A Raggedy Ann Story
• Raggedy Ann & Andy And The Nice Police Officer
• Raggedy Ann's Tea Party Book
• Raggedy Ann's Wishing Pebble
• The Raggedy Ann Stories: Original
• 12-inch Raggedy Andy By Hasbro
• 12-inch Raggedy Ann & Andy Pair By Applause
• 12-inch Raggedy Ann By Hasbro
• 18-inch Raggedy Ann By Hasbro
• 25-inch Raggedy Ann Doll By Applause
• 36-inch Raggedy Ann & Andy Pair By Applause
• 8-inch Raggedy Ann & Andy Pair By Applause
• Magicloth: Raggedy Ann And Andy By Schylling
• Rag Doll Costume By Charades
• Raggedy Andy By Applause
• Raggedy Ann & Andy Bean Bags By Toy Works
• Raggedy Ann & Andy Paper Dolls - Simon & Schuster
• Raggedy Ann & Andy Special Edition Playset
• Raggedy Ann & Andy Tea For Two Set By Applause
• Raggedy Ann Fashion Gift Set
• Raggedy Ann Holiday Keepsake Doll By Applause
• Raggedy Ann Ltd. Edition 85th Birthday Doll
• Raggedy Ann By Applause

1. Look for classic Raggedy Ann and Andy dolls made by Hasbro. The 12-inch Raggedy Ann and Andy retail at $12 each and the 18-inch dolls retail at $18.

2. Choose from a wide variety of classic Raggedy Ann dolls made by Applause. The 17-inch Raggedy Ann and Andy are each $20 and the 25-inch dolls, $32.

3. Keep brother and sister together! Look for Raggedy Ann and Andy dolls that come as a set. Applause manufactures a 36-inch Raggedy Ann and Andy pair ($120), a 12-inch pair ($30) and an 8-inch pair ($20).

4. Choose Limited Edition Raggedy Ann and Andy dolls for the collector on your gift list. Celebrate Raggedy Ann's 85th birthday with a Limited Edition 85th Birthday Doll ($50) or commemorate the holiday season with a Raggedy Ann Holiday Keepsake Doll ($35).

5. Look for Raggedy Ann and Andy Gift Sets. Each comes with a little something extra. The Special Edition Playset ($25) includes a fabric house, bed, chair and two Raggedy Ann and Andy finger puppets. The Tea for Two Picnic Set ($40) has a picnic basket with a tea set, napkins and place mats. The Fashion Gift Set ($25) includes a Raggedy Ann doll and five pieces of clothing, all in a heart-shaped zippered travel case.

6. Please the paper doll fan on your gift list with Raggedy Ann and Andy Paper Dolls ($13) or a Magicloth: Raggedy Ann and Andy by Schylling ($10). With a Magicloth set, the clothes adhere to the dolls without the use of tabs.

7. Surprise your favorite Beanie Baby collector with 8-inch Raggedy Ann and Andy Bean Bags for $20.

Tips & Warnings

• Look for Applause Raggedy Ann and Andy dolls at online toys stores, gift shops and local retail outlets.
• Look for Hasbro Raggedy Ann and Andy dolls at the large chain outlets such as Wal-Mart, K-Mart and Target.