Comments on: How to Collect American Girl Dolls

on 8/9/2006 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.

on 8/8/2006 There are some great resources out there from collectors on products that were made. Make an informed decision on what you want to get!

on 8/8/2006 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.

on 8/8/2006 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.

on 12/12/2005 When the budget doesn't allow 100% brand loyalty, it's nice these standard size dolls fit accessories universally available. And the reverse, that American Girl items often work well with old favorites.

My mother, 90, was absolutely delighted with the early 1900's fur trimmed wool coat and matching hat I found from American Girl for her original precious, now antique, 18" china doll. It was a perfect match for a 1920 photo of her own mother in the same outfit. I framed the picture and presented her with her forgotten doll dressed in new American Girl clothes for Christmas (while my granddaughter was simultaneously receiving a new coveted AG collectible set). They brought tears of joy as she cried, "I never thought I'd ever see her again!"

on 11/22/2005 Don't forget the Bitty Twins! They're so adorable. They're toddler age and fit in all the Bitty Baby's clothes, but also have a collection of their own. You can get a boy and girl in blond or brunette.

on 11/22/2005 This new set of 15 inch dolls by American Girl is based on a kindergarten class and the challenges children age 5 to 7 have as they begin school. They are appealing stories with helpful hints for parents. The dolls are jointed and easier to handle and dress for young girls who want to change their outfits, than the 18 inch Am. Grl. Dolls. The clothes and accessories are great and fun for girls ages 5 to 8.

on 11/22/2005 Don't forget the other dolls in the collection. Kaya is a Native American doll from the year 1764. Nellie is a friend mentioned in the popular Samantha books. Kit is a Depression-era girl from 1934.

Not only children would enjoy these dolls. The American Girls collection can be just as suited to adult collecting as to children's play (especially considering how very expensive the dolls and accessories are).