Do you think 13 is too old for an AG doll?

[Allison TX]

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[bettyandbob]

If she wants one, then no. 

 

If you are just choosing, that's not the direction I'd go at 13. 

[maize]

Definitely not for a girl who would like one.

[Guest]

Echoing the others. If she loves dolls or collects them and wants one, doesn't matter the age. If it's just filling a need for another gift, then no.

[catz]

I have a niece that was getting AG with American Girl into high school and still treasures her collection in college.  My dd is still interested, but hasn't asked for AG although she would love a ton of the clothing for herself.  If she wants one, absolutely not!

Edited December 16, 2016 by WoolySocks

[Allison TX]

Thanks for the thoughts.  She loves dolls, and has been collecting them for years.  She hasn't "played" with them in a couple years, but will occasionally dress them or do their hair.  But she has so many!  I was trying to think of something different to get her this year (she likes surprises and gave me NO ideas!). So I bought her a faux fur throw and matching slippers from PB teen.  It seemed more grown up.  Anyway, she told my mother yesterday that she'd really like a new doll.  Now I'm wondering if I should return the throw and slippers and buy a doll? 

[maize]

Since she mentioned it, I'd get her the doll. Doesn't sound like she is ready to leave dolls behind.

[mom2samlibby]

My 14 year old asked for another AG doll for Christmas this year.  

Edited December 16, 2016 by mom2samlibby

[Lucy the Valiant]

I received my first (and only) one at 36 years old. <3

 

 

[1GirlTwinBoys]

My DD is 13 and yes, she's too old for one but I think it really depends on the girl.  She has 3 already from when she was younger.

[Allison TX]

Thanks everyone.😊  I ordered the doll and am going to return the other stuff!  Hopefully she'll be pleased with it.

[Anne in CA]

My mom made me feel bad for making doll clothes when I was 13. I was mostly doing it because of an interest in fashion, but I am still annoyed at her bad behavior, lol. Although I suppose I have bigger things to be annoyed with her about. I would see about a fashion doll or one of those fancy dolls that bloggers dress up in cute outfits. I think they are called Blythe dolls? 

[TX Native]

Thanks everyone.😊 I ordered the doll and am going to return the other stuff! Hopefully she'll be pleased with it.

Curious, which doll did you get? Asked by someone who is 40+ and wants a doll for Christmas......

[Allison TX]

Anne in CA,

 

I've found some dolls that I think may be similar to what you suggested, but they're so pricey.  And she already has a collection of the AG dolls.  She has found several handmade dolls on etsy that she loves.  I may look into those for a future purchase.

 

 

[Allison TX]

Texas native,

 

I bought Maryellen from AG. She has been admiring her since the doll was released. 😊

[Outdoorsy Type]

I wanted one so much at 11/12, but my parents thought I was too old. I still wish I had gotten a Kirsten doll. I have no idea what they actually bought me those years.

[Guest]

I wanted one so much at 11/12, but my parents thought I was too old. I still wish I had gotten a Kirsten doll. I have no idea what they actually bought me those years.

The Kirsten doll was the one *I* wanted. I never bought it, and DD grew out of her interest in the one AG doll she had (although she has kept it and all her accessories). Kirsten - such a cute doll, such a cute story for her time period.

[GailV]

Dd17 has made and sold clothes, shoes, and accessories for 18 inch dolls.  She's thought about working at the AG store (needs to be older for that).  She could have a lively conversation with you  about the upcoming trends in dolls, best sources for clothing patterns, and all manner of doll-talk.  It really transcends age.

 

Side note:  It's Freebie Friday at Pixie Faire, which means you can download a free sewing pattern.  This week's offering is a gown (floor length or street length) for 18 inch dolls that could go either classy or steampunk; the pattern is "advanced level"*.  Pixie Faire also has several other always-free patterns for various size dolls.

 

*Best patterns if you're NOT advanced level, and just starting out making 18 inch doll clothes:  Lee and Pearl.  Excellent fit, excellent directions

[swellmomma]

On one hand i say yes, but on other dd17 very much wants a maplea doll(Canadian version of ag dolls). So my answer is, does she want it? At least wuth ilder girls you know they will take care of and appreciate a $100 doll haha

[Lucy the Valiant]

I wanted one so much at 11/12, but my parents thought I was too old. I still wish I had gotten a Kirsten doll. I have no idea what they actually bought me those years.

 

 

The Kirsten doll was the one *I* wanted. I never bought it, and DD grew out of her interest in the one AG doll she had (although she has kept it and all her accessories). Kirsten - such a cute doll, such a cute story for her time period.

 

 

Kirsten is the one that I got as an adult! My hubby told me to think of something I would never in a million years spend $ on for myself, and . . . I picked Kirsten. <3 She came (gently used) with all her clothes and the pink trunk that I longed for throughout childhood.

 

And now I "play" with her when my (too-old) daughters play with theirs, and our memories are so sweet together; it's strange, the joy I have from a tangible thing, but - I am so glad I have her.

 

 

Edited December 16, 2016 by Lucy the Valiant

[vonfirmath]

Curious, which doll did you get? Asked by someone who is 40+ and wants a doll for Christmas......

 

I got Josephine (also 40+)

[catz]

LOL - I got a Josephine when I was 36.  :D

[TX Native]

Kirsten is the one that I got as an adult! My hubby told me to think of something I would never in a million years spend $ on for myself, and . . . I picked Kirsten. <3 She came (gently used) with all her clothes and the pink trunk that I longed for throughout childhood.

 

And now I "play" with her when my (too-old) daughters play with theirs, and our memories are so sweet together; it's strange, the joy I have from a tangible thing, but - I am so glad I have her.

Glad I am not alone. I got my dd the late 80s white-bodied Kirsten in great condition off eBay. Not knowing I was planning to give it to her last Christmas, she saw an Our Generation doll at Target she loved and put at the top of her Christmas list. I casually showed her and oohed and aahed over Kirsten online when we were doll browsing. She liked Kirsten okay, but she still kept the OG doll on her Christmas list. Since I already had the expensive doll, and her main Christmas wish was the cheaper doll, I gave her both last Christmas. She likes Kirsten, but she adores the OG doll she picked. So when we "play" dolls together, I play with Kirsten and she plays with the OG one, lol. I think getting her Kirsten was my passive-aggressive way of getting a doll to play with for myself. She will likely pass down her dolls to me when she outgrows them.

 

FYI, at this website you can download the dress patterns for the 4 original AG dolls for free. I am not good at sewing, but have made Kirsten's basic dress, apron, and bonnet. http://www.agplaythings.com/

Edited December 16, 2016 by TX native

[Carol in Cal.]

My mom got me a dollhouse when I was 12.  I had wanted one FOREVER, and I was thrilled.  She took me aside before we assembled it and said that if I didn't want it anymore she understood, and I could get a bunch of clothes instead if that was what I wanted.  I picked the dollhouse, and I still have it.  

[maize]

So far none of my girls has been a doll lover, so I've never had an excuse to buy an expensive doll :)

[Carol in Cal.]

So far none of my girls has been a doll lover, so I've never had an excuse to buy an expensive doll :)

You don't need an excuse to buy one for yourself!