The skin of American Girl dolls is made of vinyl with a soft, matte finish. It's been developed to look as authentic and lifelike as possible. Unlike hard plastic, this soft vinyl is a porous material that will absorb some strong dyes found in textiles, makeup, colored markers, pens, and ink.
How can you tell a real American Girl doll?
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What is the difference between a truly Me doll and an American Girl doll?
Truly Me, formerly known as My American Girl, allows a girl to create a one-of-a-kind friend through a variety of personalized doll options, including 40 different combinations of eye color, hair color and style, and skin color, as well as an array of outfits and accessories.
What are original American Girl dolls worth?
To get an idea of how much you might be able to cash in on, a quick scroll through eBay shows Samantha dolls going for as much as $3,000 to $7,000. Molly is listed at prices up to $5,000, and Kirsten as high as $2,000. Aside from the signature and original torsos, the value will depend on their condition, of course.
Who were the first 5 American Girl dolls?
The OG American Girl dolls are back! To celebrate American Girl's 35th anniversary, Mattel has announced the return of the brand's historic, six original characters that started it all — Samantha Parkington, Kirsten Larson, Molly McIntire, Felicity Merriman, Addy Walker and Josefina Montoya.May 4, 2021
Is Nellie American Girl doll retired?
Best Friend In October 2008, American Girl announced their intent to archive Samantha's entire collection; she, Nellie, and their collections were no longer available for purchase online or through catalogs with the exception of books. The Nellie doll and all items in her collection have been retired.