I always loved dolls. I had a collection of Madame Alexander foreign land dolls that was started by my mother when I was about 6 years old. I also had a Chatty Kathy, and all the Barbie stuff. But a newer phenomenon is American Girl. The company originated in Middleton, Wisconsin about 25 years ago and it is still growing strong. We visited a shop in Chicago several years ago, and a new store was just opened in Tysons, Virginia. We took a ride over last week to see what is new in the doll world. Even though it is before Thanksgiving, the place was jammed with girls of all ages- and several had their look a like doll clasped in their arms like there was no tomorrow. I really enjoy walking through these places- as I do when I'm going through an art supply place, or hardware store. Some things don't change, but the accessories and do dads do. This is a comprehensive (excessive?) enterprise- you can even make an appointment to have your doll's hair "done" at the beauty shop, or plan a birthday party or special event. There is a theme for just about anything. And you would need to have a lot of space to put all this stuff in. Grandsons have other interests, but they aren't as fun as this.
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Clutching the prized possession |
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The displays are really pretty |
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Order one up to look just like you- skin tone, hair type, eye color, etc |
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Historical figures, and books, and..... |
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Soft bodied baby dolls for the younger tykes |
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Getting your hair done? The place is mobbed! |
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A couple of guys in the mix |
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Fairy tales and holidays |
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You can see the excitement on their faces |
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Just for fun |
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Glasses and all |
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