mommyoffive Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 Courtney from 1986! 4 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lori D. Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 23 minutes ago, Plum said: Aww so my kids can learn what it was like back when I was a kid?! dd just turned 13 and cleared out her room of any remaining AG paraphernalia. Even the doll of the year that shared her name. I said she should at least keep that. Nope. Well I’ll just set that one aside for own sentimental value. She is going to be SOOO happy 20 years from now when you pull that out to give to her! I really appreciate and treasure (now) the books that my mom saved from my childhood -- at the time I was a kid I "knew" I would never want them again... So glad mom knew best! 😉 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matryoshka Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 (edited) 37 minutes ago, mommyoffive said: Courtney from 1986! 'Scuse me, I'm Julie's age (AG from 1976)! And yes, I felt ancient when she was introduced! And omg, I was a senior in college in 1986! You youngster! 😄 Edited September 15, 2020 by Matryoshka 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 4 minutes ago, Lori D. said: She is going to be SOOO happy 20 years from now when you pull that out to give to her! I really appreciate and treasure (now) the books that my mom saved from my childhood -- at the time I was a kid I "knew" I would never want them again... So glad mom knew best! 😉 Yup. I salvaged homeschool co-op yearbooks from dd’s throw away pile. You’re probably gonna want these, girlie...her (now) bf was like 7 years old in those pictures. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happi duck Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 What age are the dolls in the year they represent? Like when was the 1976 doll born? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 I can imagine the playsets that go with Courtney...”Courtney makes mixed tapes, which she plays in her Walkman while she does step aerobics lead by Jane Fonda on VHS.” 4 16 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hippiemamato3 Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 (edited) Quote 4 minutes ago, happi duck said: What age are the dolls in the year they represent? Like when was the 1976 doll born? They are always about 10 years old. Edited September 15, 2020 by hippiemamato3 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matryoshka Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 8 minutes ago, Plum said: That's how I think of it. While I would be more the same age as Julie than Courtney, I could probably relate more to whatever Courtney has going on in her room. 😎 This is true for me too. I was not yet hip to any pop culture when I was 11 at all... the 70s passed me completely by other than some ugly pants, lol. The 80's are much more my decade! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matryoshka Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 (edited) 12 minutes ago, hippiemamato3 said: They are always 10! Actually 10 turning 11 - there's always a book where they have their 11th birthday! Edited September 15, 2020 by Matryoshka 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 I saw this today in my email. I might be the only one with a 17yo who still loves American Girl dolls. I haven’t read it, but I think it might be part of her common app essay. 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hippiemamato3 Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 An 44 minutes ago, Matryoshka said: Actually 10 turning 11 - there's always a book where they have their 11th birthday! Heh...I thought "about 10" was close enough! I was 8 in 1986 when I got my Molly doll! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
historically accurate Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 Eek! She has a Caboodle and a Walkman. My girls have outgrown AG (they get their hair done and clothes changed only about 2x a year now). 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MercyA Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 (edited) Oh my goodness. Not only a Caboodle (with a banana clip in it, no less) and a Walkman, but an acid-washed jean jacket and skirt, lace gloves, a "paint splatter" dress, Lisa Frank-esque school supplies (including puffy stickers!), mix tapes, a paper "cootie catcher" / fortune teller, a Pacman arcade game, jelly bracelets, scrunchies, a Swatch-style watch, a Care Bears sleeping bag, hairspray, high tops.... Best.American.Girl.Ever. They know the moms are going to want it. Edited September 15, 2020 by MercyA 14 1 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hjffkj Posted September 16, 2020 Share Posted September 16, 2020 I was born in 1986! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matryoshka Posted September 16, 2020 Share Posted September 16, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, hippiemamato3 said: An Heh...I thought "about 10" was close enough! I was 8 in 1986 when I got my Molly doll! Sigh... by the time American Girls even existed I was to old for them... and I was a kid who played with dolls longer than average! I didn't even hear of their existence till I had kids of my own... Edited September 16, 2020 by Matryoshka 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matryoshka Posted September 16, 2020 Share Posted September 16, 2020 24 minutes ago, hjffkj said: I was born in 1986! So... technically I'm old enough to be your mother... 😬 😂 2 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terabith Posted September 16, 2020 Share Posted September 16, 2020 This is seriously messing with my head. I was 10 years old in 1986. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsMommy Posted September 16, 2020 Share Posted September 16, 2020 2 hours ago, Mom2mthj said: I saw this today in my email. I might be the only one with a 17yo who still loves American Girl dolls. I haven’t read it, but I think it might be part of her common app essay. My 16-year-old still loves hers...she has a half dozen of them! Of course, I also love mine...the one I got when I was 10 or 11, and the one my children gave me for my birthday a few years ago. And I'm sure I'll also love Courtney, who I ordered this evening because I need to relive my childhood. 🙂 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Momto6inIN Posted September 16, 2020 Share Posted September 16, 2020 1 hour ago, MercyA said: Oh my goodness. Not only a Caboodle (with a banana clip in it, no less) and a Walkman, but an acid-washed jean jacket and skirt, lace gloves, a "paint splatter" dress, Lisa Frank-esque school supplies (including puffy stickers!), mix tapes, a paper "cootie catcher" / fortune teller, a Pacman arcade game, jelly bracelets, scrunchies, a Swatch-style watch, a Care Bears sleeping bag, hairspray, high tops.... Best.American.Girl.Ever. They know the moms are going to want it. That description for sure makes me want one 😊😊😊 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaybee Posted September 16, 2020 Share Posted September 16, 2020 You bunch of babies! I had my first child in 1986. 😜 And I was NOT a teenaged mom. So yeah, I'm old...(it's not all bad). 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted September 16, 2020 Share Posted September 16, 2020 I was just telling my little girls a few days ago that they should make an AG historical doll from the 80s. And here she is! :) 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 16, 2020 Share Posted September 16, 2020 1 hour ago, MercyA said: Oh my goodness. Not only a Caboodle (with a banana clip in it, no less) and a Walkman, but an acid-washed jean jacket and skirt, lace gloves, a "paint splatter" dress, Lisa Frank-esque school supplies (including puffy stickers!), mix tapes, a paper "cootie catcher" / fortune teller, a Pacman arcade game, jelly bracelets, scrunchies, a Swatch-style watch, a Care Bears sleeping bag, hairspray, high tops.... Best.American.Girl.Ever. They know the moms are going to want it. Called it! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen A Posted September 16, 2020 Share Posted September 16, 2020 Has it been mentioned that one can buy an AG doll (Molly) for Courtney to play with. Comes in a little box, with a little book and catalog... 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 16, 2020 Share Posted September 16, 2020 I'm torn between feeling ancient and wanting her (I have my Molly (which I bought on Ebay when DD got her first AG )and DD's Kaya put away. I was a high school freshman, so Courtney's clothes and accessories are super familiar. Although she needs a trapper keeper.... 8 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katy Posted September 16, 2020 Share Posted September 16, 2020 2 minutes ago, dmmetler said: I'm torn between feeling ancient and wanting her (I have my Molly (which I bought on Ebay when DD got her first AG )and DD's Kaya put away. I was a high school freshman, so Courtney's clothes and accessories are super familiar. Although she needs a trapper keeper.... She totally needs a trapper keeper! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MercyA Posted September 16, 2020 Share Posted September 16, 2020 19 minutes ago, Katy said: She totally needs a trapper keeper! I LOVED mine. It was either a Critter Sitters one or a Shirt Tales one. Anyone remember those? 🙂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MercyA Posted September 16, 2020 Share Posted September 16, 2020 (edited) Oh, and she has a PacMan lunch box with a matching thermos!!! I can almost smell what my lunch box smelled like when I opened it at lunch. Peanut butter and starting-to-get-warm milk. 🙂 Edited September 16, 2020 by MercyA 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted September 16, 2020 Share Posted September 16, 2020 Legwarmers, people. She needs legwarmers. 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TX Posted September 16, 2020 Share Posted September 16, 2020 3 hours ago, Jaybee said: You bunch of babies! I had my first child in 1986. 😜 And I was NOT a teenaged mom. So yeah, I'm old...(it's not all bad). I'm right behind you. My first was born in 1989. (And the 80s are not "historical". If I was alive and I remember it, then it isn't "historical".) Susan in TX (A 20 year old trapped in a 52 year old body) 2 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwik Posted September 16, 2020 Share Posted September 16, 2020 6 hours ago, Matryoshka said: 'Scuse me, I'm Julie's age (AG from 1976)! And yes, I felt ancient when she was introduced! And omg, I was a senior in college in 1986! You youngster! 😄 I am older than that. Was there a 1969? Not in the US. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsMommy Posted September 16, 2020 Share Posted September 16, 2020 8 hours ago, Junie said: Legwarmers, people. She needs legwarmers. I agree that there should be more options, but they did have a free with purchase of a pair of hot pink legwarmers for their rewards members! 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vonfirmath Posted September 16, 2020 Share Posted September 16, 2020 15 hours ago, mommyoffive said: Courtney from 1986! And her best friend's name is Sarah! I'm so happy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vonfirmath Posted September 16, 2020 Share Posted September 16, 2020 (edited) I am older than that. Was there a 1969? Not in the US. They had Melody in 1964. https://www.americangirl.com/shop/c/melody Edited September 16, 2020 by vonfirmath Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vonfirmath Posted September 16, 2020 Share Posted September 16, 2020 (edited) 11 hours ago, Karen A said: Has it been mentioned that one can buy an AG doll (Molly) for Courtney to play with. Comes in a little box, with a little book and catalog... American Girl came out in 1986 and I believe Molly was one of their first dolls ETA: Which probably explains why Courney is 1986 and not 1984 Edited September 16, 2020 by vonfirmath 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vonfirmath Posted September 16, 2020 Share Posted September 16, 2020 Quill, she DOES have mix tapes. And a 'Boombox" that can really play them And a Walkman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 16, 2020 Share Posted September 16, 2020 10 hours ago, Junie said: Legwarmers, people. She needs legwarmers. There's an extra clothes set that has them. And you know there will be a bunch of authentic 1980's outfits on Etsy as the designers who lived through the decade get on it 🙂 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom2scouts Posted September 16, 2020 Share Posted September 16, 2020 Um, I was already married in 1986. I will say that I love that Pacman arcade game. I spent too much of my high school years in video arcades. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RootAnn Posted September 16, 2020 Share Posted September 16, 2020 I think 10-going-on-11 was too young for a Trapper-Keeper. Source: I was 10-turning-11 in 1986. Trapper Keepers were for middle school, which was 6th-8th or junior high 7th-8th/7th-9th back then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paige Posted September 16, 2020 Share Posted September 16, 2020 I had trapper keepers in elementary school. I'm a little younger than you but we loved our trapper keepers. In middle school we were using normal binders. I love her kaboodle but I think the Care Bears nightgown (that I swear I had!) is grossly overpriced. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vonfirmath Posted September 16, 2020 Share Posted September 16, 2020 28 minutes ago, RootAnn said: I think 10-going-on-11 was too young for a Trapper-Keeper. Source: I was 10-turning-11 in 1986. Trapper Keepers were for middle school, which was 6th-8th or junior high 7th-8th/7th-9th back then. Does anyone know where Courtney hails from? In my district there were 5th grade schools that we went to for just that year and that's when I got my Trapper Keeper. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rebcoola Posted September 16, 2020 Share Posted September 16, 2020 Ugh I was only 3 but she looks exactly like my older sister. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 16, 2020 Share Posted September 16, 2020 2 hours ago, RootAnn said: I think 10-going-on-11 was too young for a Trapper-Keeper. Source: I was 10-turning-11 in 1986. Trapper Keepers were for middle school, which was 6th-8th or junior high 7th-8th/7th-9th back then. Trapper keepers wouldn't fit in the lockers at the Junior-Senior high, so pretty much all the kids had them in about 4th-6th grade :) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsMommy Posted September 16, 2020 Share Posted September 16, 2020 2 hours ago, vonfirmath said: Does anyone know where Courtney hails from? In my district there were 5th grade schools that we went to for just that year and that's when I got my Trapper Keeper. I think I read she's from the San Fernando Valley. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cintinative Posted September 16, 2020 Share Posted September 16, 2020 There is a shocking lack of jelly bracelets. And her bangs are all wrong. They should be at least three inches above her head. LOL. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vonfirmath Posted September 16, 2020 Share Posted September 16, 2020 2 minutes ago, cintinative said: There is a shocking lack of jelly bracelets. And her bangs are all wrong. They should be at least three inches above her head. LOL. Actually there are jelly bracelets. You can see them in the picture of her with her Walk-man in front of the Pac-man machine https://www.americangirl.com/shop/p/courtneys-accessories-grn42 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katy Posted September 16, 2020 Share Posted September 16, 2020 4 hours ago, RootAnn said: I think 10-going-on-11 was too young for a Trapper-Keeper. Source: I was 10-turning-11 in 1986. Trapper Keepers were for middle school, which was 6th-8th or junior high 7th-8th/7th-9th back then. I was 6 and more than half of my first grade class had them. By 2nd grade they were banned because they didn't fit into the school desks well. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terabith Posted September 16, 2020 Share Posted September 16, 2020 I’m pretty sure I had that Care Bears nightgown, too! And the Lisa Frank school supplies. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jentrovert Posted September 16, 2020 Share Posted September 16, 2020 I just can't get over the fact that a time that I clearly remember is being called "historical" . . . that word should be reserved for times I wasn't alive, or at the very least, times I was too young to remember! 😐 Reminds me of the first time I heard the radio refer to songs, that I remember the release of, as "classics". I don't even know how to feel. 😂 Dh (almost a decade my junior) will have a field day with the jokes. P.s. The jokes are a mutual thing. Despite his youth, he acts like an old man and people often think we're the same age. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jentrovert Posted September 16, 2020 Share Posted September 16, 2020 So, are any keepsakes we have from this period historical artifacts now? 😫😂 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cintinative Posted September 16, 2020 Share Posted September 16, 2020 I just saw an article on FB that said banana clips are coming back into style. LOL! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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