American Girl Lindsey came out in 2001 and was originally promoted as a limited edition doll – not a Girl of the Year. She wasn’t a big hit at the time and many Lindsey dolls ended up being given away. It wasn’t until a few years later that the secondary market for Lindsey took off and she is now one of the hardest American Girl dolls to find and if you do find her, she usually goes for quite a pretty price.
From Heather H – I received Lindsey used from a neighbor and her hair has been cut really short, but I kind of like it that way. Here she is in her meet outfit.
And here she is riding her scooter with her backpack and laptop.
From Carol – Here is Lindsey as “Jill,” Molly’s older sister, listening to some swing music on the radio! She matches the description of Jill pretty well, and looks so cute in the 1940’s clothes, don’t you think?
From Mel – Lindsey wearing a retired scarlet and snow outfit.
While Lindsey is retired, you can still read her story by checking out Lindsey (An American Girl) by Chryssa Atkinson at your local library or you can purchase the book on Amazon.
Have you read Lindsey’s book? What do you like best about her and her collection?
Thanks to those who sent in photos!
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- January 15 – Retired baking accessories/furniture/outfits for ANY doll line. As long as it is retired it is fair game.
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I loved everyone’s pictures! Lindsey is so beautiful–I hope to get her someday. 🙂
Oh, and I’ve read Lindsey’s book and I love it! Lindsey’s collection was really cute! I wish she had a few extra outfits, though 😉
Cute!
I found a TLC Lindsey on Ebay for $69.99!
My niece’s first doll was Lindsey. She has been well loved but alas, niece is away at college so no photos to share just now.
Great photos!
Carol, I really like your room set-up.
Great pics everybody!
Char, does the next Throwback Thursday include retired dolls? Thanks!
My friend has a Lindsey. It’s been passed down from all her sisters.
Oh, she is so cute!
Emily
emilyandthedolls.blogspot.com
Lindsey is so cute!!!
I’ve read Lindsey’s book before, but I don’t remember what I liked best about it…
I like that Lindsey was a Jewish girl, I still find it interesting!
Yes it does
I like Lindsey’s short hair and blue eyes. I wish more AG dolls had short hair.
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Great pics evrey one! I Loved them all! But I dont have lindsey 🙁
Lindsay looks like a great doll to have – but I would rather not pay those types of prices.
I have not read her books yet – they are not in our local library and a quick look at our library catalogue at … http://coct.slims.gov.za/desktop/desktopct/core/index.phtml?language=&euser=&session=&service=&robot=&deskservice=desktop&desktop=desktopct&workstation=&extra= reveals that this book is not in our library, but the Kanani book is!
CORDELIA, I have just today had a chance to get back here and read the comments…I’m so glad you like the room set up in this photo. I have the most fun with setting up and decorating my doll rooms! The table & chairs are the set I purchased 20 years ago with my first AG doll, Samantha. I only started collecting a couple of years ago, and was so glad I did have that table set since it was long discontinued and so essential to completing Molly’s rooms. The Blue Willow dishes were mine when I was a child, in the 40’s! Thanks for your appreciation!
These are great photos. Lindsey is a very nice doll. She was the first with a laptop, right?
I love her as Jill. So very pretty there.
Thank you for sharing these great pictures.
Quick note: Lindsey only had one book and it was the size of the historical mysteries. I am very happy that the Girl of the Year books have grown and evolved over the years. So much could have been developed with the earlier girls.