Best knock-off American Girl doll?

Anonymous
Genuine AG doll is not an option. What is the best alternative for a girl who wants an AG-type doll? (She is not aware of the difference between a "real" one and others she has seen in catalogues)
Anonymous
We got the target doll and some accessories to hold us over and its been working just fine. I got her one authentic AG dress that makes her doll "look real for parties". The dimensions are exact to AG and the facial features are pretty close. I was going to get her the real deal this christmas but she is doing just fine with the Target line. Will prob add some additional outfits and call it a day. DD is 8.
Anonymous
Why isn't genuine AG doll an option?
Anonymous
Agree that the Target dolls are pretty good. ESP for my 5-year-old who couldn't care less.
Anonymous
Anonymous wrote:Why isn't genuine AG doll an option?


Don't be dense; they are very expensive.
Anonymous
Get one used, on eBay, one of the facebook AGD groups or Craigslist. That is how I get mine for DD
Anonymous
Believe it or not Madame Alexander I think makes a prettier and cheaper doll. We have both.
Anonymous
DD has a target one and 2 AG dolls. The Target one is very similar. The only thing that isn't as good is the hair. it seems to tangle more easily.

The Target one is great unless your child is clamoring for a specific AG doll. The Target accessories are also very good and much cheaper.
Anonymous
Try Craiglist for second-hand dolls??
Anonymous
I second the Madame Alexander ones. Sometimes you can get them at Costco.
Anonymous
Anonymous wrote:Why isn't genuine AG doll an option?


Because they are 125$ & not everyone has that kind of money to spend on a doll. The target ones are the same size so you can buy a few AG outfits if that's something your daughter is really into.
Anonymous
My SIL swears by the ToysRUs Journey dolls.
Anonymous
The Target ones are great, same quality as the AG ones.
Anonymous
your kid will know the difference pay it or stop faking
Anonymous
Anonymous wrote:your kid will know the difference pay it or stop faking


Really? Maybe your kid will know the difference, but not all kids will, or if they do they won't care.

I didn't have a real cabbage patch doll growing up, even though all my friends did. We were poor. I grew up to be a strong , independent woman who has a close relationship with my mother DESPITE the horror of not having the "popular" doll.

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