How to Collect American Girl Dolls
American Girl dolls represent various periods in American history and have corresponding books. Non-historical dolls are also available.
- Difficulty:
- Moderately Easy
Instructions
Things You'll Need
- American Girl Books
- American Girl Addy Dolls
- American Girl Bitty Baby Dolls
- American Girl Felicity Dolls
- American Girl Josefina Dolls
- American Girl Kirsten Dolls
- American Girl Samantha Dolls
- American Girl Today Dolls
- American Girl Doll Clothing
- American Girl Doll Furniture
- American Girl Doll Ornaments
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Understand that American Girl dolls represent girls throughout American history and are based on the characters in the American Girl series of books. These dolls are wonderful learning tools and get girls excited about history when they might otherwise not have any interest in the subject.
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Familiarize yourself with the characters the dolls represent. Felicity is a Colonial girl in 1774. Addy is a slave girl in 1864, the time of the Civil War. Kirsten is a pioneer girl in 1854. Josefina is Hispanic and is set in 1824. Samantha is a Victorian girl in 1904. Molly is a post-World War II character in 1944.
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Know that there are also American Girl Today dolls that are meant to represent modern girls. They're made with a variety of hair, eye and skin colors to resemble the child they are being purchased for. Also available are Bitty Babies, which are baby dolls.
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Consider in what historical period your child would be most interested.
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Realize that the American Girl dolls come with a large selection of accessories. These include period clothing, clothing that the child can wear to match the doll, period furnishings and corresponding books. Games, ornaments, stockings and other holiday items can also be purchased.
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See that you can order American Girl dolls only from the American Girl company online or through its catalog.
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Notice that a starter kit, which includes a doll, clothes, furniture accessories, a brush and three books costs about $280.
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Tips & Warnings
A doll and the corresponding set of books makes a great gift.
Add to a girl's collection by buying more clothing, books and accessories.
If a girl likes one American Girl period doll, she probably will be interested in other dolls in the line.
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Comments
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Aug 09, 2006
In September, Molly's friend Emily will become the next Best Friend Doll available. Their movie will be on the Disney Channel in November. Kit will have a movie in theaters next year, and it is suspected that she will have a Best Friend doll as well. -
Aug 09, 2006
In September, Molly's friend Emily will become the next Best Friend Doll available. Their movie will be on the Disney Channel in November. Kit will have a movie in theaters next year, and it is suspected that she will have a Best Friend doll as well.
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Aug 08, 2006
I collect AG dolls, I actually have 2 (Samantha and Kirsten). I've had Samantha since I was five and I've loved her ever since. Since American Girl Dolls look so realistic, they are great friends! There's also another new doll who is Felicity's friend. Her name is Elizabeth and she is beautiful! She comes in a really pretty, long, pink dress and has a few outfits of her own. They are beautiful, too. She has earrings that you can change.
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Aug 08, 2006
Look at how your child likes it. Pay attention. If your child plays with it, keep it. If your child doesn't pay any attention to it, then take it back to the store.
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Aug 08, 2006
There are some great resources out there from collectors on products that were made. Make an informed decision on what you want to get!
