American Girls For Sale
By Victor - Thursday May 26th 2005 |
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Our favorite mall to Angeleno-gawk, The Grove, is planning to open an American Girl® retail branch in 2006, just the 3rd in the country. And these ain’t your mothers’ dolls. “Molly McIntire® is a lively, lovable schemer and dreamer growing up in 1944. The world is at war, and she misses her father who is overseas caring for wounded soldiers … ” So begins the backstory of Molly, one of the 10 “characters” from the high-end doll phenomenon owned by Mattel. You see, the American Girl® characters come from a wide range of “American” experiences across the 200+ years of our nation. There’s Kaya, the Native American in 1764; Addy, the escaped slave in 1864; Kit, the Midwesterner in the Great Depression, among others. See, it’s progressive American history (accessories not included). Howard Zinn must have the whole set of these dollies. To further give each character a sense of era, there are all sorts of props that go with each.
So let’s have a look at the merch. $84 is the base price for any of the dolls. So you’re already in for a Benjamin just to get started with this stuff. And that’s so just the beginning. This is a whole culture you are buying into. Using at that “lively, lovable schemer and dreamer” Molly, as an example, let’s look at the add-ons. Of course you have to have Molly’s Beach Chair ($20), Molly’s 1944 swimsuit ($24), Molly’s camping equipment ($18), Molly’s Dude Ranch Outfit ($24). And if Molly gets tired of standing, there’s Molly’s Chrome Table and Chairs ($65). The best part is that there is an accompanying series of books for each character that chronicals the adventures of your doll for you. There are over 20 (!) “Molly” books alone (such page-turners as “Molly Learns a Lesson” and “Molly’s Surprise”). Why have your girls imagine their own adventures for their dolls when Mattel can write them out and sell them to you?
Can’t you just see the trophy wives and their spoiled brats lined up at The Grove now? While you’re there snarking on them, grab some enchiladas at Loteria Grill and hoist a pitcher to American history and capitalism. Mainly the latter.
Hi, I’m looking for a gently used or new Nicki doll for my daugther’s 8th birthday in August. Thanks.
hi just to let u know dolls are 90 dollars now and i would really like just like you doll with light frekled skin wavy blond hair and brown eyes
Hi Rachel,
Thank you. So you have a Nicki doll for sale that is $90 right? Is she in new or used condition? I’m very excited. Thanks.
I’ve been searching so many websites for Marisol, the girl of 2007, but I can’t find her at a fairly well price, in good condition! Do you have her?
I’ve been searching so many websites for Marisol, the girl of 2007, but I can’t find her at a fairly well price, in good condition! Do you have her doll?
I’ve been searching so many websites for Marisol, the girl of 2007, but I can’t find her at a fairly well price, in good condition! Do you have her doll??
Sorry I keep asking, but I have to know!
Sorry, in the privious messages ^^^^ I said girl of 2007, I ment 2005! Sorry!!!
I have an AG doll Kirsten for sell with or without extra clothes for $100
Sorry with extra clothes $100
without extra clothes $70
I would love to buy her if she had her hair itact the way she comes when they send her to you in loops tight no fly aways im looking for a new kirsten that has the loop braids :/ i have one with them down all i want is one with them up
Okay, first of all, what toy company is not all about making money??? I realize the creator meant to use the dolls to open little girls’ eyes to history, and teach them about things like that, to instill a love of reading in them, and to challenge them to higher things than just being thin, wearing the “right” clothes, and playing with make-up so they look years older than they are… No matter what good intentions you start with, once the toy company gets control, it’s going to turn into a money-making scheme, and they’re going to charge whatever people will pay for something that is “popular.” Do you remember the Cabbage Patch craze in the 80′s? They were expensive in the beginning, and later, after the popularity had worn off, they had to lower the price in order to keep selling them. Eventually the company was sold to a larger toy company and now the prices are even less. American Girl will eventually run its course and then you’ll be free to gripe and complain about the next “cool” doll. Mark my words, it will happen, that’s just how the capitalistic system in America works. Supply and demand. Create a demand, supply for high dollars, until the gravy train runs out.
i dont think AG will ever fall to lower prices to many people want the dolls, that and the price to create dolls now for them is higher thats why they changed prices but eh thats just my thought
I have a kirsten doll in original outfit. I would like $70. Let me know if anyone is interest.
Norma does your kirsten have her original braids and intact into the original loops never taken down?
WOndering if you sold Kirsten. Is she still available?
I still have her. Her hair is braided in the original fashion, but they were taken down. If you would like pics, email me at [email protected]
I am looking for an American Girl Laptop, a pretend CD or two and a carrier for it. Let me know if anybody has one for sale. Thanks
Make it stop….
Jeanette: PENIS TACO PENIS TACO PENIS TACO PENIS TACO.
There, that should drive ‘em away.
I what a brand new & has never been removed from the box.American girl KAILEY doll like crazy i have a eager to get them but i what her asap and cheap. Please help!!!
Im 19 years old & I will pay up 2 85.00 4 her & $18 4 Sandy the Dog,$22 4 her Wet Suit, Bikini & $6 4 he r Towel,$16 4 her Snorkel Set & 20 4 her Boogie Board!
4 a totle of 166 & for her all of her accessories sealed in plastic inside ther original box. Pleas help me!!!!!!!!
I have an addie doll that is in good condition, but, she has no clothes and her hair is a mess(sister in law doesn’t teach her kids to take care of things)anyone want her? $15
Tammy, I’m interested in the American Girl Doll you are selling. Is it still available?
@122:
No. We bought it for the website. That hair was truly a mess, and we had to immediately clothe her in 100% natural fiber Losanjealous trackwear. Stay tuned for the pictorial.
Tammy im interested in addy i dont have your email and i was wanting to contact you i wanted an addie for my collection :/
hey u guys give me my doll its red hair doll and bron hair
Do the carpets match the drapes?
I am looking for the american girl doll josefina and clothes and accessories. I just came across this website in a search engine so I am not sure what state everyone is in but I am in Milwaukee wi
I need the link for the Mia Lee porn site again. Please.
I am looking for the american girl doll Nicki!!! Can anyone PLEASE HELP!!!!
I am looking for a cheap Lindsey and an American Girl laptop? Please help.
i’m 11 years old and i would want an american girl doll(i would really like kirsten but anyone would do)!!!!!!!!i didn’t get one for my birthday witch was two days ago and i really,really,really want one!!!!!i am willing to pay $35.00 for a doll!!!!!
Hello,I have a quetion.I am 11.Soon i will be getting a ‘Just Like You Doll’ and i wanted to know would you get a outfit for you and your doll for free when you buy it for $100.00?
Your Friend,
Jessica M.
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Hello again,i meant that would you get ANY outfit for you and your just like me doll for free when you buy the JLMD for &100.00.
Your Friend,
Jessica M.
Hello,anybody there? :/
I need the link to the Mia Lee Porn site again. Is anybody out there? :/
No – the only thing you get with the $100 purchase ($90 doll plus shipping) will be the doll and her pink shirt and leggings outfit, and a book. They do have the Just Like You meet outfit available for girls but you have to pay extra to purchase it. HTH
I can’t believe this. Did these people just discover the internet? Does this look like a message board? I have a feeling that the majority of people here are the kind to type “http://I’M LOOKING FOR CHEAP ORIGINAL DOLL IN BOX B4 XMAS!!!!!” into their web browsers and are confused when they get an error page
Hello, we are a military family and haven’t moved way too much in for during my daughters short 10 years of life. During our summer move her beloved American Girl Doll wandered off. She is an American Girl Today with red hair and green eyes….I found out today that she has be discontinued, if any one has one they are willing to sell please let me know she is truly lonely with out her.
If you want to find bargains on American Girl dolls and their accessories, you should troll Craigslist online, and go in person to Salvation Army & Goodwill Stores often….you never know what will pop up when….I’ve bought dolls at the (more savvy) charity stores for $35, but have also heard of folks buying them at those same charity stores in their town for $5 and under for an American Girl doll….also, keep an eye out at garage sales, esp if there are older teenagers (tired of dolls/high school students) running them.