American Girl: Dolls, Books and Accessories for Tweeners
American Girl books, dolls and accessories hold a real fascination for the 7-12 set-- and moms can love them too! The whole premise behind American Girl is that there is a need for dolls that depict girls being girls, not adults with abnormally proportioned bodies, or tarted up brats!
The American Girl doll and book collections are not only wholesome and beautifully made, but they capture young girls' imaginations and teach them something about what all girls have in common-- friends and family, loyalty and bravery, heart and soul.
This lens offers a compilation of the most interesting and relevant American Girl-related websites from my browsings. Enjoy!
Mia, her accessories, and both of her books!
This is my own auction. Mia has been very well cared for, and the books and accessories are in perfect condition. Don't miss this chance!
The Newest Historical Girl: Rebecca Rubin!
The latest Historical American Girl to hit the shelves is Rebecca, a girl of Russian Jewish descent living in New York City in 1914!
Latest American Girl News and Happenings:
October 2009: Kirsten to be retired!
June 1, 2009: Newest Historical Girl out today: Rebecca Rubin, New York City, 1914!
December 2008: And the next movie is....
Rumor has it that the next movie (after the Chrissa DVD, that is!) will be about Julie and Ivy. San Francisco in 1974. And.... could it be a musical??
November 2008: Now open: Two brand-new American Girl Places!
Minneapolis and Boston are the two lucky cities. Check here for all the info.
June 1, 2009: Newest Historical Girl out today: Rebecca Rubin, New York City, 1914!
December 2008: And the next movie is....
Rumor has it that the next movie (after the Chrissa DVD, that is!) will be about Julie and Ivy. San Francisco in 1974. And.... could it be a musical??
November 2008: Now open: Two brand-new American Girl Places!
Minneapolis and Boston are the two lucky cities. Check here for all the info.
Girl of the Year 2009: Chrissa Maxwell
Kit Movie Now Available on DVD!
The Kit movie is now out on DVD! Isn't it the perfect holiday gift for a certain someone?
Kit Kittredge: An American Girl
Amazon Price: $4.46 (as of 05/25/2012)
List Price: $12.98
Release Date: 10/28/2008
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American Girl of Today for 2008: Mia
Mia has red hair and is a figure skater. She's the only girl in her family and has three brothers who play hockey. Her story is about following your dream and doing the best you can.
The Mia Books
Nicki is retired-- Find her now on eBay!
At the end of every year the "Girl of the Year" is retired. Nicki, the 2007 Girl of the Year, is gone. Your only hope now is eBay....
Good Luck!
Good Luck!
Historical Girl 1974: Julie McKenzie
The Julie series, set in 1974, is written by Megan McDonald, author of the very popular Judy Moody series. (Moms will feel funny about 1974 being called "historical"!)
Order Sets of the Julie Series, and the Best-Friend Book, Good Luck, Ivy!
American Girl Boxed Sets on Amazon
The perfect gift-- a boxed set of all six of any of the historical American Girls' books.
More Boxed Sets on Amazon
Favorite AG Movie
The results of my first poll were dead-even: 50% liked the Samantha movie best, and 50% preferred the Felicity movie. The second poll (with 497 votes) had these results: the Samantha movie: 36%, the Felicity movie: 29%, and the Molly movie: 35%.
Now that the Kit movie is out, does that change anything?
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American Girl Movies on Amazon.com
Retired American Girl Club-Exclusive Merchandise on eBay
The American Girl Club has closed, and now eBay is THE place to find retired Club-exclusive merchandise!
The Short Story Collections on Amazon
For the girl who just can't get enough....
The Short Story collections on Amazon, continued
Sign up for official news and updates!
American Girl will e-mail you official new and updates, and also online-only promotions and sales. Sign up here.
- News and Happenings Sign Up
- Be notified of news and happenings at American Girl. You can look forward to: special discounts available only through e-mails; announcements of web-only promotions and products; early notification of new products and their twice-a-year sale!
- Request a Catalogue
- Share in the ever-growing world of American Girl! If you are not already on their mailing list and would like to receive a catalogue, click here to request one.
The "Best Friend" Books on Amazon
It seems that if the American Girl has a movie out, the girl's best friend gets her own book! Get the books about the best friends of Felicity, Molly and Samantha here!
Official American Girl Links
The American Girl site is so much fun! There are tons of things for your daughter to do, and even things for you to do.
- American Girl Website
- Main page, links American Girl Place, Magazine, Summer Fun, Girl of the Year, and more and more!
- American Girl Shop
- Wanna hear "You ROCK, Mom!"? Buy the merchandise your little girl covets! Clothes, books, dolls, jewlery, party supplies, + more! Before you shop, though, check the module below for online coupons.
- American Girl e-Cards
- Gather up her little friends' e-mail addys and let her send out e-cards! (Or send them to grandma, cousins, etc.!)
- Coconut Central!
- Games, downloads, e-cards and info about Coconut, an American Girl's best friend, and her friend Licorice!
- American Girl Bookstore Events
- Who knew? There are many bookstores that have regular American Girl events! Click the map to check your area for stores near you!
- American Girl Place
- Explore the store in Chicago, New York, or Los Angeles. Plan her dream vacation! Find info on the Cafe, the theater, the shops! Make reservations, even find special packages!
- American Girl Magazine
- Not only can you subscribe to a really nice magazine for young girls, but also see fun activities that are supplemental to the current issue!
- The American Girls Collection
- Meet eight girls from America's past. They all come from different times and different places.
American Girl Online Coupons
Before buying on the American Girl site, check here for free online coupons and discounts at American Girl!
- Coupon Cabin
- Click for current American Girl online coupons and discount codes!
- Monkey Bargains
- Click for current American Girl online coupons and discount codes!
- Never Pay Full Price!
- Check my other lens, Never Pay Full Price!, for many more free online coupon and discount code sites! Check around before you buy and hopefully you'll never pay full price! Don't forget to bookmark my lens for future shopping excursions!
Guides to Collecting American Girl
These are the best guides available outside the American Girl site itself. Get history, background on all the dolls, info on discontinued items, etc.
- Complete Guide to American Girl Doll Collecting
- This amazingly complete guide by dad Curt Danhauser really fills in all the blanks on American Girl collecting, with not only all kinds of info on discontinued items, but even a section on "what if" items-- items that never were, but might have been!
- American Girl Complete Collector's Guide
- Amazingly complete guide to collecting, with checklists and catalog pictures for items from 1986-2004! The serious collector will want to bookmark this one. Sign up for the newsletter, too.
- American Girl Dolls Buying Guide
- Brief and succinct eBay guide to buying American Girl dolls. Includes history and an introduction to the historical American Girls.
- KidsReads.com
- Site offers lists of the books in each girl's series, a map of the United States with pictures marking where each girl's story takes place, and even trivia questions and word finds.
- American Girl Doll Resources
- A really fun site listing even more American Girl sites you can visit, as well as pictures of outfits and storage suggestions, word searches, and how to spot an AG clone! Well worth the visit!
- American Girl on Wikipedia
- Good solid background info on American Girl.
- Doll Diaries | Photos, reviews, tips and fun for doll collectors
- Amazing advance info on AG stuff!
American Girl Finds on eBay
Remember to read eBay listings very carefully, as there are a lot of items with "American Girl" in the title that are not official American Girl merchandise. If you're concerned about getting the real thing, watch for phrases like "like American Girl" or "fits American Girl" that will tip you off to either hand-made or knock-off merchandise.
Coconut, the American Girl's Best Friend, on eBay
The adorable Westie and her seemingly millions of accessories!
My Favorite American Girl Stores on eBay!
These are eBay stores that specialize in American Girl items. Some I have bought from and some I've only browsed through, but I am impressed by all of them. I'll grade the ones I've had a transaction with.
- Tammy's Treasure
- My VERY FAVORITE! You can't go wrong here. I have come back again and again and been stunned by the service, the selection, the prices, the professionalism! grade: A+ (My most highly recommended!)
- Toys and Treasures
- Currently not tons to choose from , but I have made several great buys from this store! Great service, and EXCELLENT prices! Highly recommended! grade: A
- Precious Dolls Bear and Toys
- This is another one of my absolute favorites, although oddly, I can't find record of a purchase I've made from them. Still you can't beat EXCELLENT selection and almost 7000 feedback at 100% positive!!! grade: n/a
- McDave55
- Truthfully, I have not bought from this seller, but he has excellent feedback and a great selection! grade: n/a
- One Stop Children's Shop
- This is another shop I haven't bought from, but have saved to my favorites. They have a marvelous selection, but prices are a bit higher than other eBay stores. (Still, less expensive than retail). grade: n/a
- Kona Collectibles
- Biggest AG inventory I've sen on eBay! I haven't bought, but will definitely continue to look here when I want something. grade: n/a
American Girl of the Year Books
Introduced in 2001, American Girl's contemporary Girl of the Year characters are designed to give voice to a diverse range of personalities and backgrounds. Each modern-day character comes to life through her own special story that reflects her lifestyle, interests, and activities. The Girl of the Year books conclude with a "True Story" section featuring real American girls whose experiences provide a connection to the fictional characters, and demonstrate to girls that there is no limit to what they can accomplish. A new contemporary character is introduced each year.
The Mysteries on Amazon
And for those who really can't get enough, there are the American Girl mysteries! My daughter and I feel like they are a little bit harder to read than the regular series, but they are good!
And More Mysteries on Amazon
And even more AG mysteries!
Guestbook
Your opinions on my lens, or American Girl in general. What are your thoughts? What do you love? What's your girl's favorite American Girl, and why?
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malen75
Sep 14, 2011 @ 12:03 am | delete
- I love american girl dolls, so far, we have two and we are thinking of getting Ivy next...If you want cheap 18 inch doll clothes, please check out my website.
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Makita
Aug 12, 2011 @ 7:19 pm | delete
- Kit's movie is the only one we've actually watched ... but we love the dolls. My daughter and I have 3 ... Kirsten (mine), Julie and one 'just like me' that my daughter calls Maya. :)
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Seaford Mom
Jan 11, 2009 @ 11:38 am | delete
- Does anyone know if there is an American Girl Doll store in or around the Washington, DC area
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WendyKrick Nov 26, 2008 @ 11:06 am | delete
- Wonderful Lens. My girls enjoyed Kit Kittredge.
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tdove
Aug 26, 2008 @ 6:57 pm | delete
- Thanks for joining G Rated Lense Factory!
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November 2008:
Check out my blog for our adventure at the opening of the new AG Place Minneapolis!
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