In 1995, Pleasant Company expanded their line to include contemporary dolls and introduced American Girl Today. They started with 20 dolls of varying skin tone, hair and eye color. The dolls came in a Starter Outfit. Coordinating accessories were available to purchase separately. In addition, there was a substantial line of American Girl Today clothes and accessories. In 2006,…
Angel in White
I met my youngest daughter and son-in-law for lunch in one of my favorite restaurants, which happens to be in the mall where the American Girl doll store is located. It was obvious where I had just come from since I was toting an American Girl bag. “I have to admit I thought you were one card…
Historical Girls – Part IV
In August 2015, Maryellen Larkin was added to the family of historical American Girls. As such, she is the newest member. Maryellen is growing up in the 1950’s in Daytona Beach, Florida. She has a huge family – 2 brothers, 3 sisters and a dog, Scooter. She loves TV and often pretends that she is in her…
Face Molds
Since American Girl dolls were first created in 1986, there have 8 face molds: Classic, Addy, American Girl of Today #4, Josefina, Kaya, Jess, Sonali and Marie-Grace. Some people feel it is time for a new face. But, all of these faces are lovely, each in their own way. The existence of so many molds, combined with…
