Pre-Mattel Kirsten American Girl Doll
One of our readers, Stephanie, sent me some pictures of her dolls. I absolutely love the pictures of her Pre-Mattel Kirsten and American Girl Doll of Today #7.
Dolls made before 1998 are considered “pre-Mattel” since Pleasant Rowland sold the American Girl Company to Mattel that year.
While Pre-Mattel dolls are hard to find, they are still available regularly on eBay and if you are lucky you may find one at a yard sale or even a thrift store.
FIRSTIE!!!!!! Awesome pix!!
I love PM dolls. They have such sweet faces…
cool right now have a Pre mattel JLY samantha Kirsten and Josafina but i might have to replace all there heads because there in realy bad condition and i dont want them to fall apart
I’m not really a stickler for PM dolls themselves; I just want some of the historical outfits from PM that they retired. Those dolls are in nice condition, considering their age.
I’m kinda sad. Char did you get my pictures?
Beautiful dolls!
Abby – I got your pictures and will get them posted. Stephanie’s pictures have been sitting in my inbox for about a week and I try to post in the order received. Give me another day or so – I am swamped with work and my kids have a swim meet this afternoon.
Thanks for sending them in and for being patient with me.
aww,i love pre-mattel doll’s faces,they’re so sweet.
Ok! no problem.
Also I don’t know any Stephanies on here….
Abby -remember that not everyone posts using their real names and not all of my readers participate in the conversation. However, its your lucky day – my kids’ swim meet got canceled for this afternoon and I will have more time to post your pictures.
I didn’t know there was such differences between the two companies dolls! This makes me worry about whether I should look on Ebay for Kirsten, instead of going to the Chicago store… All four of my others are pre-mattel. I’ll send in pictures for you!
There’s not much difference in PM and Mattel dolls. The Mattel dolls are slightly thinner, their cheeks are less chubby, and they have more paint on them. Other than that, they are still the same dolls.
Ashley, you would probably be happier with a new Kirsten doll instead of someone’s childhood castoff. The differences are minimal and a new doll is more aesthetically pleasing than any used PM doll.
Ummm…..no. If you buy an old cheap doll on ebay, you can customize her any way you want and make her more pleasing to you. My neighbor made Sarah (Addy’s friend) this way by giving her a new wig.
Personally, I prefer the PM dolls.
I like PM dolls better actually. I think they are worth the fuss, even if you don’t customize them.
Everyone thinks that the Pre-Mattel days are the only worthwhile days of the AG line. The dolls had a bunch of detailed accessory sets and the quality was great. But think about how many dolls have been released since then. Kit, Kaya, Nellie, Emily, Julie, Ivy, Ruthie, Lindsey, Kailey, Marisol, Jess, Nicki, Mia, Chrissa, Gwen, and Sonali . . . even though we may not like it when Mattel retires old favorites, they’ve expanded the line so much. Before Mattel, stuff was rarely introduced. Now there’s something new 6 times a year. That’s worth it to me.
What makes PM dolls better? Just because they bear no relation to Mattel?
I never said I liked PC better than Mattel, only their dolls. I miss all the accessories, but I do like some of the new ones (If they weren’t so pastel, I’d like them all).
That said, if all the characters don’t get a best friend, I don’t think that line should exist. If they do get friends…. my poor wallet…..
And GOTYs were in production durring the transitional days (Lindsey came out when Rowling was still president of the company), so I think PC would have still made them.
I like thir faces better. It’s called a “presonal preference”
Lindsey is my least favorite LE doll. That’s probably just because she had a no collection and her clothes are outdated. She has a sweet face though.
For some of the historical characters, a best friend would be too similar to the doll herself. I wish Kirsten had a best friend (and some more outfits!)
Nor nessesaraly. Speaking Rain was blind (different eyes), Mariana would have short hair, Singing Bird is Suiox, Sara has very short hair/Harriet has curls. Only Ana would have an issue. I see Rose more likley because they don’t stress how much she looks like Beckie, and she would be easier to photoshop.
I like Lindsey. That’s what people really wore in 2001, and nothing stops you from dressing her in JLY clothes.
I sure as heck didn’t wear that in 2001.
And I’m not talking about how the best friends would look too similar; it’s how their lifestyles aren’t very different. Sure, Speaking Rain may be blind, but she’d still be from the same tribe as Kaya.
Yes, I know that’s your personal opinion. But some people are freaking out when they read comments about how great PM dolls are. They don’t even know the difference between the two and just automatically assume that PM dolls must be better.
I think Kirsten would be a good candidate for having a best friend doll. As long as it isn’t Marta . . . that was a sad part of Meet Kirsten.
They not. Well, pre 09 were better, because the 09 dolls have their joint strings tied, not on clamps like they previously were and tend to be very floppy *stares at Helena and Nali* Otherwise, the only real difference is that PM dolls tend to be fatter than Mattel dolls and they have less coloring.
Harriet is rich, Singin Bird is obvious, Mariana is Pueblo indian, and Speaking Rain’s blind and lived with a different tribe for some time.
Then thats good news for me! but I’m sure your girls are sad they won’t get to swim today.
I doubt it’d be Marta. Speaking Rain or Ana is more likley.
I don’t think AG would make a friend that died in the beginning or middle of the first book. It would probably be Speaking Rain, which I would love. I always loved the secret friendship of K and SR, and when SR saves Peter and is welcomed into the Larson home.
Ana is too similar to Kirsten. I bet it’d be Speaking Rain.
Also guess what??? I fixed Kaya’s hair! it was all frizzy and stuff! maybe in a few weeks ill send Char the pictures casue I just sent something in earlier.
I meant Singing Bird.
I hope it’s not Anna. She would look almost identical to Kirsten and she would have to be shorter, since Anna is 7 when Kirsten in 9, right?
AG retired the straw hat to Kirsten’s summer outfit!
I’m glad I already have that outfit. I hope AG gives Kirsten a new lease on life. They’ve ignored her for so long.
That’s great, Abby! I recently fixed Kirsten, Samantha, and Nellie’s hair, so I understand how happy you are. How did you fix Kaya’s?
I meant Singing Bird too. Those Native American names are so strange sometimes!
Seriously? Too bad. I liked the hat and it was important in her summer story, but it doesn’t stay on her head very well.
Exactly, but they might pull an Elizabeth on us, and height doesn’t matter. I know people who mae the dolls anywhere between 7-13.
I vote for SB, but she’s unlikley as she’d have what Kaya has, and kaya doesn’t sell well.
I wonder what the next doll to be retired will be? My guess is Felicity. AG has decimated her collection so much there’s not much left to retire anymore, so I hope it’s her next.
Where did you hear that Kaya doesn’t sell well? I could guess that just because I was a very repulsed 8 year old when she was a released . . . “An Indian! She doesn’t have any pretty clothes!”
Archived.
Molly i bet.
Lily, you and pretty clothes. It’s an opinion, and IMO, yes, she does.
I’ve warmed up to Kaya some. I like her face mold, but I doubt I’ll buy her soon. Ahead of her is Emily, Julie, Ruthie, Addy, Chrissa, Josefina, and GOTY 2010.
But AG has retired most of every girl’s collection (Kit and Molly currently have the most items remaining, I think). Then again, Lissie has been around a long time and she does have a movie and a BFF. I wonder. I’m glad I just got Lissie. I won’t get Lizzie, though – I never wanted her.
You don’t even know who GOTY 2010 will be
That was from an 8 year old’s point of view, remember? I don’t have any qualms about Kaya now, and she has had some nice outfits. I loved that dress with the red cape. I hope it’s available for cheap on eBay.
I always like the GOTY!
Why Molly?
Because she was one of the original three, has a very large collection, and a best friend, and a movie.
Yeah – why Molly?
Emily is #1 on my list. I’m not going to be caught off guard when AG announces Molly’s archival and I still don’t have half of the cute outfits.
Hehe – you already answered.
Well, Felicity has a best friend and a movie also.
Anne – It toke a while but my mom washed it, combed it all out, and then used a straghtner on low and she looks brand new!
But where did you hear that Kaya is a poor seller? Is she the worst?
I wish AG didn’t archive any historicals and I hope that they never will again,, but that seems unlikely.
Where are the “AG Archives” that Sam, Nellie and their collection(s) was moved to, anyway.
I assume so because like you said, the target are range doesn’t think she’s “pretty”.
It’s figurative. They probably just saved the production plans for the dolls and their outfits that they archived.
But she wasn’t one of the original three, Lily.
Kaya is one of the “Four Forgotten,” a group of dolls (Kaya, Josefina, Kirsten, and Addy) that don’t sell as well as the others. Shame because I really like all four of them, especially Kirsten and Addy.
They don’t exist. Sam is only a memory now, probably a Sam on display in the AGPs, but that;s it.
I think the best way to figure out why AG does what it does it to think of yourself when you were 8-12. Or look to a current 8-12 year old. Take my cousins, for example. They love Chrissa so much that they bought 2 Chrissa dolls.
Is AG intent on getting rid of the original 3 or something?
As long as we get a good warning and a great doll replaces the archived one, I don’t mind archivals that much. Sam was great, but she was old and she made room for Rebecca.
Wow, I just searched for the archives on AG’s site and it turns out that it does exist, sort of. I got to it by putting “farewell, Samantha” in the search box at the top of the page. They certainly don’t have it out for all to see, though. My name should be a link to the page. Chick it out.
I discovered AG when I was about 8 1/2 and I loved Kirsten and Kirsten only. I guess most girls in that age range today like the today girls, the GOTY’s, or the dolls with pretty, fancy clothes (used to be Samantha, now Lissie, I guess – her clothes that are currently available look like the clothes Sam would have had if she lived back then, but you know how I feel about those outfits).
I think Kaya is really pretty and I really like her because she doesn’t have “buck teeth” like the other dolls.
Check it out, not chick it out
When I smile like the dolls, I look so hideous (just being completely honest) but it doesn’t look that bad on the dolls. I agree with you, though.
I think I’ve discovered AG’s archival technique.
1. beef up the collection with a movie, BFF, etc.
2. wait for the hype to die down
3. start retiring the extra movie stuff
4. archive the doll
Seems about right.
Lily,
I don’t think my PM AGs look “slightly grubby” at all. I’ve had them since childhood and have always taken very good care of them. Please keep such negative comments to yourself!
OK, I’m leaving to walk my neighbor’s dogs. $2.50 and the two cutest greyhounds ever await me.
Felicity is in late phase 3. Molly is in early phase 3. Kit just finished phase 1 and is entering phase 2. Samantha has completed phase 4.
I very much doubt Kit will be archived.
You don’t now they’re pattern. Only one doll has been archived so far, and you need at least 3 for there to be a pattern.
That was just a hypothesis. Now it’s time to see if it’ll hold true.
Give it two years, and I’ll bet that either Felicity or Molly will be gone.
Yes, some one will be gone, but you don’t know who until it happens. Mine was just a hypothesis based on Sam.
Please excuse me, but I’m on an old keyboard and the K key sometimes won’t work. I know I miss spelled a word, it’s not my fault.
I’m still not sure if I should get Julie or Chrissa. They both have cute swimsuits, Chrissa is plainer, and Julie is more expensive. I’m pretty sure I’ll get Emily and her and Molly’s swimsuits.
If I got all 3 dolls and all 3 swimsuits, the total would be around $500 . . . waaaaay too much at the moment. So either Chrissa or Julie has to go.
And I need to save some so I can buy a few handmade My Twinn outfits.
Has anyone seen Julie or Chrissa in person? Choosing between them is so hard.
I saw Julie in person. I like her over Chrissa.
Stephanie – i think your dolls are gorgeous and I thank you for sending in the pictures!!
We have Julie and Chrissa – they are both beautiful and I’d have a hard time picking between the two.
Unfortunately, the prospect of spending $425 is making me choose between the two
. . . I could spend it, but I’d be broke, and my parents will most definitely object. Julie, Chrissa, Julie, Chrissa . . . Emily? Ugh, this is exhausting.
SOS
Haha… SOS doesn’t stand for anything. It’s just a general distress signal
My vote’s for Julie.
i have julie,so i’d pick her. but i love chrissa’s story…maybe you can get chrissa and julie’s mini doll. i think the next doll to retire will be kaya or molly.
Doubt I’ll be Kaya. She’s not white
I had an idea for a doll: a Metis girl. One with an Native mother and a French father, that way, she could have both Native clothes and French clothes.
why would she not be retired because she’s white?!? p.s. what is metis?
anne,i like tat arciva site,its pretty cool.
oops! i meant to write *that* and *archival*.
today i went to see a free movie,it was alvin and the chipmuks.(i know,you dont care…)
Metis means half Native, half French.
Political Correctness. There would be a huge backlash at Matel if they did archive Kaya, Josefina, or Addy.
Me too.
I have both Chrissa and Julie. Hair wise I prefer Chrissa cause it’s easier to take care of, outfit wise Julie. So they’re both winners. Sry if that doesn’t help!!
I would get Chrissa because she’s only here for a year. but on the other hand, Julie’s hair is beautiful and you can do way more styles. P.S. Char, sorry to bother you again but its around 5:45 here so is are my pics gonna be posted tomorrow?
oops! sorry Stephanie! I didn’t believe in you…
Stephanie – It look like your dolls hair need help! very frizzy. how many years have you had them? do you have any more?
Archiving Kaya, Josefina, or Addy wouldn’t necessarily be an issue of political correctness; the backlash would be as a result of people pulling the race card. People were going after AG for arbitrary things like Marisol’s Hispanic neighborhood and the fact that there was no Jewish dolls. I don’t think it’s right that those dolls are protected just because they’re a certain race. Even if AG replaced, say, Kaya, with Singing Bird, people would still go after them with knives.
Thanks for the advice, Priscilla, but I don’t buy the mini dolls. I’ll just have to decide between Julie and Chrissa. It’s going to be a hard decision . . . or a hard dent in my pocket!
I would love a Metis doll. She could replace Kaya (since she’s a poor seller).
Not before I see a Kaya movie.
The colored dolls haven’t been around as long as the whitee dolls. Kirsten, Molly, and Lissie all came before them, and I’d rather have them archived first.
A Kaya movie probably wouldn’t be much of a success, for the same reason her collection isn’t. I’d like to see Kaya’s face mold on a new doll.
There were rumors that Elizabeth would have her mold. Sadly, no.
I would see it. And I don’t think it fair that only white dolls have movies.
I’d like Felicity gone first. As long as I have a sufficient chunk of each doll’s collection, archive away!
Molly first. Just because she’s so whiny.
The movie might appeal to us, but to 8 year olds . . . not so much. They’d be wondering where all of the pretty outfits are, etc.
Molly is a lot like me, I think. I love her books and the WWII setting.
Before they get rid of Kirsten, she needs a best friend and some new clothes. Then, let a rip!
Yeah, I remember seeing Elizabeth rumors on the “Complete Guide to American Girl Doll Collecting” website. I liked her appearance then. The white Kaya mold was cool.
The forgotten four need movies and friends. I’d done with irsten’s collection, so unlike Sam, I’ll be sad, but not as much.
I still need Kirsten’s b-day, school, and winter outfits before I’m completely satisfied. Her outfits are always on the back burner because there’s always another doll I want.
Felicity, on the other hand, is as good as gone since most of her outfits that relate to her stories are retired. Now she only has that fancy junk that I either already have or don’t want. I’m really hoping she’s next.
Winter’s all i need of Kirsten and Kit’s, and i’ll be getting that this winter. Sam’s I need birthday, summer, and winter, then I can move on to Molly & Lisse.
Actually, i think I’ll get Sam’s things as I manage to find them cheap on ebay, in between the other girls.
I doubt she’s next. Smaller collection = less space taken up in wherehouses.
I really dislike her “new and improved” dresses.
oh my gosh! they are so sweet! i love old dolls! i dont have any pm though. just my julie =]
Um…. Julie can’t be PM.
I’m bored.
Yeah, i don’t like it when they make the dresses and stuff all shiny and new and use brighter colors. like i doubt someone in those times would have a neon pink dress like elizabeths
I like her lavender dress (it looks great next to Elizabeth), but I wish there was a modified version of the rose garden gown. I didn’t like that print, but they could’ve just changed the color. Remember AG’s target age group, though! A pretty purple dress is quite appealing to an 8 year old!
That gala gown was overkill. How many galas and parties is a middle class colonial girl going to go to?
no, i mean julies my only doll
lol, so true about that gala. dont they have like 3? let me check
One. The royal govenor’s ball in the christmas book. Then the parties stopped.
In Elizabeth’s book, her gown wasn’t such a vivid pink; it was a dusty rose color (much more releastic). I personally like Felicity and Elizabeth’s meet gowns, but it’s not because of their historical authenticity. The colors look nice together.
4 counting Elizabeths.
Yeah, i though of that after I submited the comment.
only one. lol i must be combining all the dolls together!
does anyone who is one right now have the llama?
If Felicity is archived, I’ll buy the riding outfits and the gala outfit (just because I love that color of red). I won’t waste my money on those plain nightgowns (even if they are historically accurate).
No, there are four party gowns.
Lissie & Lisbeth;s Christmas, Lizbeth’s meet, Lissie’s gala.
No, I don’t have the llama. It’s very cute though! I want to get it, but I’d probably regret it since that $25 could’ve bought an outfit.
true. i didnt count christmas. i love felicity. shes so unique. especially her eyes
Lily, WASTE your money? What if someone likes the outfits? It’s not a waste then.
omg the honey pajamas are so cute! im a sucker for pjs!
I don’t have a llama. But i want it.
With all of these retirements, Felicity’s collection is way out of whack. All of her everyday outfits have been retired so now there’s the formal stuff, tea gowns, and nightgowns. Lissie needs to be put out of her misery.
i have to read 30 min a day. which ag books do you suggest?
Personal preference, Lena
A waste for one person isn’t a waste for another.
i love the llama! i might get her( him?) when i got to the minnesota bb
LA next week! Deciding is tough.
Addy’s and Samantha’s book.
Personal preference is “I don’t like”
“waste” is dowright rude.
Any of them, especially Kaya, Josefina, and Addy’s.
And pointing that out isn’t rude?
. . . just saying.
LOL
And it wouldn’t necessarily be a waste for me beacause I think they’re hideous or something; they’re just white and look like plain shifts.
Not really. Your offended, but I’m sure no one else on here is.
Hey, Abby, how do you do the big grin with emoticons?
like this…
: D
Hey, fight fire with fire . . . and you were just rude again
That would be their charm.
Your You’re There Their They’re
Hehehe….
No, I was simple pionting something out, there is a difference.
And we’re right back at personal preference!
I wish Chrissa’s meet outfit was a little more detailed; next to say, Julie, she looks like a stripped down doll. Surely it costs more to make Julie over Chrissa.
How are we back at personal preference?
JULIE is perty so I would pick her. my opinion.
I’m starting to kind of tilt toward Chrissa, though.
Let’s let that topic rest a bit.
if you like long hair you won’t be dissapointed with Julie. and she has one of the cutest faces.
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Whatever Lily.
I don’t really like the Josefina mold on Julie. The only dolls I like it on are Becie and Fina
The reason why I’m kind of favoring Chrissa at the moment is because I don’t want to get the 2009 doll of the year when it’s almost 2010. I’d like to display her in her swim team outfit next to Molly and Emily.
Julie, on the other hand, has a great meet outfit and that long, silky hair. She also has a swimsuit, but it’s $52 for the complete outfit . . . ouch!
The reason why I said we’re back at personal preference is because you said the charm of the nightgowns is because they’re plain and white . . . atleast , that’s what I thought you said. But we’re not here to argue, and I need help deciding between Chrissa and Julie!
ya… pretty expensive….
I love Julie! She has the best hair for styling! She has really good books too…
I like Julies PJ’s over Chrissa’s
Julie, as i’ve already said.
That was my preference, yes. I though you meant about you being rude and me pointing it out.
That’s a hard decision, Lily. Remember Chrissa won’t be here for as long as Julie will.
Taelyn – we have the llama – very cute!
Lena, Lily and others – please keep things nice or I will start moderating all comments and that will really slow down the conversations.
But Julie’s meet outfit is so cute she wouldn’t need her summer outfit right off the bat.
If I were you, I’d think about all the things I like about them both. Then whoever has the most things I like, I’d get.
I know this was mentioned long ago, but SOS stands for save our souls. Just putting it out there.
I would definitly choose Julie because she is so beautiful. But then I’ve never seen chrissa in person so I don’t know what she’s really like.
I’m sorry, Char. Sometimes you type something and you don’t realize that it offends someone else.
I think I’d still get Julie though, because I just like her more.
And then little spats start.
Julie’s hair however is very silky. It looks nice in most styles but is very hard to braid because it is so slippery.
When are you going to get Chrissa/Julie?
Georgia, no it doesn’t. SOS in morse code is very simple and no one can mistake it for anything else.
. . . – - – . . .
That’s SOS. It has no meaning.
I don’t mean to be nosy, but what were you fighting about?
Okay, if I get Chrissa and Emily plus 3 swimsuits it’ll be $297 before tax.
If I get Julie and Emily plus 2 swimsuits, it’ll be $288.
I’d get Julie. BTW, Chrissa’s wig is very thin, and Julie’s is thicker.
I’m going to the American Girl Place in Chicago for the first time soon. Has anyone been there? What is it like?
I’m going to Los Angeles next week on a family vacation, and we’ll be stopping by the AG Place there. I’m wanting to stock up there so I don’t have to pay shipping charges.
The arguement was about some doll outfits. I said that if I got them, it’d feel like a waste, Lena called me rude, I called her rude for calling me rude . .
i know Char’s been. I’ve only been in NY, so i can’t be of any help.
Kaya is so pretty I recomend her to anyone who has no idea what AG to get.
I’m getting Rebecca and things for her and things for Julie
Natile Ive been to the one in Chicago in December.
If I don’t get Julie now, I’ll get her for Christmas. If I get Chrissa now, I will have to buy less of her collection at Christmas, thereby freeing up room for historical stuff.
What Lily said. We’re over it, and hopefully friends again. Truce?
*Offers hand*
I’ve been to New York and Dallas (2006 and 2008).
I’m really excited, but I’m not sure what to expect.
Accepted.
Do you guys hang out here alot?
Um, I’m sure its changed alot since Ive been there at Christmas time.
Yes, I do alot!
I do. I’m homeschooled and have nothing beter to do (not that that’s a bad thing)
It’s a lot of fun the first time. For me, it’s kind of stressful because I’m always with a parent who doesn’t want to be there and thinks a kid my age shouldn’t be there, I have to decide what stuff I’m going to get, etc.
Yeah, I’m here alot. I even got on at school one time.
It’s very stressfull for everyone else in the store. Why? Because I dress extra goth when I go there, just for the fun of them staring.
I know most of you like Julie better, but do you think my reasons for getting Chrissa first make sense? Don’t get me wrong, I’m still strongly considering buying Julie.
Hmm . . . what’s extra goth? Do you drag out the heavy eyeliner?
They do make sense to me. I’d still go with Jules though.
Natalie – if you put Chicago in the search box at the top of the page (in the black bar under the header graphic) you can find a list of all the posts I have done about American Girl Place Chicago – complete with plenty of pictures. Its beautiful and I would love to go back and take my girls with me this time.
I try to dress like a little kid when I go, but at 5′8″, I feel out of place no matter what. The place is packed with a bunch of screeching 8 year olds and their parents.
My guess wearing black, blue, and purple.
No, lots of black, and lace. And black lace. And roses. Don’t ask.
I don’t think I’ll be able to get my parents to buy a doll for me. They’re putting the stuff on their credit card, so when they see $425 for all 3 dolls, they’ll go ballistic. They’re already giving me a month’s advance on my birthday money and I don’t want to be in the hole.
Mmm . . . Hot Topic. Say no more.
Bored….. bored….. BORED!
Besides, $425 is a heck of a lot of money to spend on dolls in one sitting. I couldn’t live with myself.
Does anyone else feel like they’re getting shortchanged with Chrissa’s meet outfit? Compare her with any other historical doll, and her outfit looks way plain.
I still like it, but for $95, it doesn’t seem like a whole lot.
When I went to see the Little Mermaid on Broadway, I wore Kit’s meet outfit(which i bought in LA) Not realising that there would be people there that would know who I was dressed as. There were lots of kids there going “Mommy look, it’s KIT!” it was funny!
I’m here!
LOL!
chrissas meet outfit is… interesting! i know its suposed to be for like a ten-year-old girl, but i dont see many ten-year-old dressed like THAT. i think that if they really want to make it modern she should be wearing jeans and a baby t with words across the front and come w/ a cell phone lol
That is funny, Georgia!
One time in Elementary school, we had to dress up as Revolutionary War people, and some girl was wearing Felicity’s meet dress!
Yeah, Chrissa’s outfit doesn’t seem terribly representative of what people wear today, from what I’ve seen, atleast.
lol, georgia! i had to work at this art fest thing w/ my mom and there was this girl carrying aorund nicki and i turned to my friend gabriella and said “omigod! it’s NICKI!” and she looked at me like i was crazy (which i am =})
we had pajama day at this summer acting camp i went to and a 7th grader wore samantha’s nighty! i have nothing against her, she’s a nice girl, but you could totally see through it!
One time, I was walking out of my classroom to use the bathroom when a second grader came strolling down the hall with the star hoodie.
I meant “Wearing” the hoodie.
I wouldn’t be caught dead wearing that to.. anywhere!! And I haven’t seen many ppl wearing dresses to school lately, have you?? Actually, maybe they do IDK, how should I know!!! I just know that my bros don’t wear dresses
*watching Valkrie (??spelling??) *
hehe, that’s funny, I make ppl stare too when I go to AG…
Abby,
My dolls’ hair is a bit frizzy – they could probably both use a “downey dunk,” but I’m kind of afraid to do so. I’ve had Kirsten since 1995 and #7 since about 1996/1997. I do have another doll now, a Felicity, which I got for Christmas 2008. I sent her pics to Char too, but they didn’t get put up.
When I go to AG, I feel like the giant in Jack and the Beanstalk.
really??? even though I’m 5′2 (or 5′3 or somethin’) they are usually tons of ppl taller than me…
bouna notte!
Oh, I would be ok (I hope) at 5′0. Never been to one, though.
Stephanie, do you prefer PM or M dolls, being that you own both?
ok, real guick,
PM dolls were sorta better. Then since M started taking over, the quality isn’t as good. I can literally squeeze beckie’s arms!
ok, leaving!
I’m 5′8″ . . . taller than most people at AGP:
Anne,
I don’t prefer one entirely over the other, but rather different aspects of each. I like Kirsten and Kaitlyn(7)’s squishier PM bodies and limbs, and Felicity’s brighter Mattel face-paint and silky hair.
I agree with you. I just got Lissie for my birthday (June 25) and she is gorgeous. I also have Kirsten(2003), Samantha(2005), and Nellie(2006). Kirsti, Sam, and Lissie all have the “classic” mold, but each one is different as the dolls (and their molds) further evolved over time. Also, my newer dolls have more face paint then my older ones do. It is neat to see the progression of the Mattel dolls over the span of 6 years.
Selena, I’m 5′3”! yay!
Good Morning Everyone! It’s 4:36! I have to go w/ to take my sis to the airport. Gosh I’ll have to watch her dog all week =[ it can be a pest!
I saw a pic on istockphoto of a girl with the ag star hoodie! i’ll have to send you guys the link!
yay! here be go: http://www.istockphoto.com/stock-photo-8694372-girl-posing-with-guitar.php
that’s cool taelyn! btw-i love your name! p.s.how tall are most of the people at ag place? iv never been there,i’m 4′6″,so would i be shorter or taller? i’m just wondering…
There’s a bunch of little kids and a bunch of their parents, so you’d be fine. I just feel weird when I go because I’m taller than most everyone – including the parents.
Same here. But, I kno some one who is over 7 feet tall!!!!!!
Pricilla- thanks. Not many people have my name =]
Yeah, when I went to AGP, most people where shorter because their was a lot of little girls there, mostly like 7-9 year olds.
sara- wow! thats really tall!
thanks taelyn. sarah,whoa! 7 feet?
Somewhere around there!
Taelyn~ what dolls do u have? Don’t ask me, it’ll take a while! I have about 20 counting the Bittys!
its easy for me to count.
1- julie
lol! i’m going to agp (or is it bb) in miniapolis three weeks from now, so we’ll see. i might get a jlu.
i live in tx. isnt there an agp there? i dont know why we dont just go there… of course this miniapolis trip isnt just for ag =]
whoops! im w/ a friend so i posted as her on accident. wowz. i slept over so yeah. she told me about this site. ^^
who??? Zoe???
ya, there’s one (bistro) in Downtown Dallas, near the airport. I go there when I can but it’s like 45 min away… That’s were I got november!! (AKA beckie)
yes. i was at her house, but now im back. shes kinda disconnected from ag right now.
im gonna take pics of my doll for the 4th
whateverzezzzz
They should make a girl of the year doll who’s issue in her books is she is too self concious. At about the age of eleven girls start hating themselves and I think that American Girl should help girls find thier solution.
I have a pre-mattel Kirsten, too. I got her on Ebay without even knowing she was P-M.
I also got a few of her pre-mattel outfits with her. Very nice!!!!
I don’t have one, but my brother-in-laws sister does and she lets me see them all the time the are really cool! I love this website it’s sooooo cool!