The rarest American Girl Doll isn’t one of the retired historical figures, but an original Girl of Today/ Truly Me doll. Number 6 was one of the first dolls released in the collection, which was called, “Girl of Today” at the time.

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There are several reasons that factor into the higher cost of an American Girl doll. The main reasons American Girl dolls are so expensive are 1) the actual quality of the dolls themselves; 2) their status as a highly customizable specialty item; and finally, 3) the vast variety of must-have accessories available.

Behold, our official American Girl ranking:

• Courtney Moore, 1986.
• Addy Walker, 1864.
• Kit Kittredge, 1934.
• Josefina Montoya, 1824.
• Melody Ellison, 1964.
• Kaya, 1764.
• Felicity Merriman, 1774.
• Molly McIntire, 1944.

American Girl doll hair is actually a wig, firmly secured to her head. It’s similar to the high-quality wigs created for real people. Made out of a blend of mod-acrylic fibers of different colors and textures, it maintains styles well and creates a rich variation of colors just like on a human head.

Can you wash an American Girl doll’s hair? Yes, but make sure you cover the doll’s face and body with plastic so she doesn’t get wet. Make sure the hair is down, take out any clips or hair ties, and undo any braids or twists. Hold the doll’s hair under a faucet and use a mild shampoo to wash it.

For best styling results, lightly mist your doll’s hair with water as needed before you brush or pick it. Use just enough water to make the hair easier to work with. Be sure not to get water in her eyes—they may rust! Try the misting bottle and styling cape from the American Girl Hair Care Kit.

Always use a wire wig brush on your doll’s hair. Never use a comb or plastic-bristle brush, which can snag or frizz hair. Before you begin to brush or style your doll’s hair, make sure you have a firm hold on your doll by sitting her between your legs or having someone hold her while you brush.

Never use a blow dryer, a curling iron, hot rollers, or a straightening iron on your doll’s wig. The fibers are made of a special acrylic and any heat source can dry, stiffen, frizz, or even melt them. For braided styles, tightly braiding the hair while damp will control loose ends.

If Your Doll Gets Wet

1. When I pulled her out, she was dripping.
2. The first thing to do is pull your doll’s clothes off and put them aside.
3. Next, run some clean water in a sink or bath and add some mild shampoo.
4. Rinse your doll’s hair, but don’t wash it just yet.

Your girl can learn new tricks to style her doll’s tresses at our Doll Hair Salon Spectacular! At each hour-long session, girls will learn how to create two cute new ‘dos and receive insider tips from our professional stylists. $28 per person, reservations required, for girls ages 8 and up.

You absolutely can take an “non” AG doll with you into the store.

People who purchase secondhand or used dolls quite often purchase dolls who have haircuts, hair damage, or tangled hair that cannot be managed or corrected easily and a new wig starts the doll fresh. When a doll is sent to the American Girl Doll Hospital for hair damage, the doll is simply given a completely new head.

The store also offers a Deluxe Birthday Celebration in a private room that also includes a hands-on craft, table games and a special gift for the birthday girl, for girls ages 8 and up. The cost is $45 per girl and $35 per adult.

While the dolls were once classified as children’s toys, many people consider them collectibles today. You may be shocked to discover what some American Girl dolls are worth. It’s not uncommon to find American Girl dolls with price tags as high as hundreds or even thousands of dollars.

Ear Piercing is the modification of making holes in the vinyl through or near a doll’s ears to allow the doll to wear earrings. The price for the dolls to get their ears pierced is $16 USD which is roughly $21 CAD.

For $30 for girls and $20 for adults, you will get an appetizer, entree, birthday cake, ice cream, and a tiara for the birthday girl (and doll!).

The American Girl Café offers brunch, lunch, afternoon tea, and dinner options. You should make a reservation ahead of time to be sure the café can accommodate you since only certain seating times are available.

American Girl Place in Chicago, Illinois, is the first store to focus specifically on these popular American creations. Within 52,000 square feet, not only does it offer a wide selection of American Girl dolls and accessories, but children can have tea with their dolls and have their pictures taken with them.

Book reservations online, or call 877-247-5223.

American Girl Doll Clothes by In-Style Doll 18″ Doll Clothes Accessories – Walmart.com – Walmart.com.

This year, the holiday season (feels weird to type that, because it doesn’t FEEL like the holiday season) dolls that will be sold at Costco are three former Girl of the Year dolls! That’s right- Gabriela, Luciana and Blaire bundles are now available in Costco stores!

Kira Bailey