What is the difference between a truly Me doll and an American Girl doll?

Truly Me (originally American Girl of Today in 1995; shortened to American Girl Today in 1996; renamed Just Like You in 2006; renamed to My American Girl in 2010; and renamed to the current name in 2015) is the line of clothing and dolls that are intended to reflect a more modern time than that of the Historical ...

What size is the Truly Me American Girl doll?

The 18" Truly Me™ doll has lifelike eyes that open and close smoothly, realistic hair that can be styled, a soft cotton body, and a movable head and limbs made of smooth vinyl. She arrives wearing: A star-print dress. A nylon bomber jacket with a star graphic on the chest.

What is so special about American Girl dolls?

She has her own story, her own clothes and accessories, and her own personality. She is a fully realized, unique character who is valuable in her own right. And I think this is the message of the American Girl Dolls more generally: Girls, regardless of when and where they are born, have agency.

Can our generation dolls wear American Girl clothes?

What's really cool is American Girl (like our American Girl Gabby) and Our Generation Dolls and accessories are totally interchangeable. Since the dolls are all the same height (18 inches), and pretty much the same size, their clothes and shoes fit all of the dolls.

Can you bring any doll to American Girl store?

Kids can bring their own dolls.

Of course, the dolls — plenty of dolls, endless amounts of dolls — are available for purchase, but it's not just acceptable, it's encouraged to bring along a beloved toy of one's own to partake in the various activities.

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Did Our Generation copy American Girl?

You've probably heard of Our Generation before. If you haven't (which then you'd be living under a rock), they're the Target knockoffs of American Girl dolls. And they have copied American Girl a lot. Their last release had a lot of things that seemed eerily similar to AG stuff, though...

Which American Girl doll is most valuable?

1. Molly McIntire. Now that she has been discontinued, Molly dolls can be found online for as low as a few hundred dollars and as high as $1,200. Molly, along with an extensive collection of clothes and accessories can be found for an asking bid of $1,124.99.

Do Truly Me dolls have names?

Unlike the Historical/BeForever Characters, Girls of the Year, or Contemporary Characters, the dolls are not named or characterized by American Girl directly. Instead, purchasers are encouraged to name and create the doll's personality themselves.

What are the retired American Girl dolls?

Samantha, Kirsten and Molly, the first three dolls in the series, debuted in 1986 and were retired between 2008 and 2013. Felicity, Addy and Josefina were introduced in the 1990s and retired in the mid-2010s.

Why are ag dolls so expensive?

Because of this, it takes a lot longer to build a doll and prepare it for sale." It is estimated that it can three to five years to complete the design process for just one doll from start to finish. Three to five years? That's pretty wild considering human babies only need nine months to fully develop.

What is the name of American Girl Doll 27?

Truly Me™ Doll #27.

Who is the American Girl of the Year 2022?

The twentieth Girl of the Year is Corinne Tan. She is the Girl of the Year for 2022. She was released on December 30, 2021, and is still available.

Can you make American Girl doll look like you?

But now American Girl is offering the chance to create customized dolls, allowing children to choose their doll's hair color, facial features, outfits and so much more.

How many black American Girl dolls are there?

That's just four out of 15 girls of color in the coveted "Girl of the Year" line. It's also the first time three black dolls — Gabriela, Melody, the Civil Rights era doll introduced this year, and Addy, a former slave — are on the market at the same time.

How much does an American Girl cost?

The American Girl Doll "Girl of the Year" 2020 went on sale at the brand's website and retail stores starting Jan. 1, and the package that includes the Joss Kendrick doll and her book is available at the standard price of $98.

Do American Girl dolls have serial numbers?

While there was a number imprinted on the tags as well, it was a part number for the doll and not the year of manufacture (most say "2008"). Starting in 2014, dolls started to come with longer body tags; these have the American Girl Logo, the year, and a Registration number.

Do American Girl dolls hold their value?

Some '90s toys have plummeted in value since the height of their craze (see: most Beanie Babies), but American Girl dolls are an exception. Many of the older models can still fetch hundreds or even thousands of dollars on eBay, depending on the type and condition.

How do I store my American Girl doll long term?

Place doll clothing into Ziploc bags for container storage.

Instead of throwing your dolls' outfits into containers separately, divide them into Ziploc bags based on clothing type. Afterwards, put the Ziploc bags into open-topped containers to keep them neatly organized.

How much did the first American Girl doll cost?

(American Girl dolls have always been on the more expensive end of the toy market: The original doll and book combo cost $82 in 1986, which is about $150 today adjusted for inflation.) It shouldn't have come as a surprise that the American Girl of my youth has morphed into something else.

What age is American Girl for?

Our flagship historical characters launch, featuring 18-inch dolls with wide worlds of play for girls ages 8 and up.

What is the difference between American Girl and Wellie wishers?

The most noticeable difference is in their size, of course. Wellie Wishers are 14.5 inches tall while standard American Girl size is 18 inches. Both have wigged hair. (I seem to remember a rumor going around at the time of the Wellies' release in 2016 that their hair was rooted, but this is not true).