American Girl® Dolls Equal Happy Little Ladies
If you have a daughter who is between the ages of 7 and 12, you’ve probably heard about American Girl® Dolls! When I told my grand daughter that I had the opportunity to receive one I thought that she would die from pure excitement. She was absolutely giddy, and oh my goodness, when it arrived in the mail…
She Was All Smiles!
About American Girl®
Since the first catalogue debuted in 1986, American Girl has provided inspiring products for each stage of a young girl’s development—from her preschool days of baby dolls and fantasy play through her tween years of self-expression and individuality. Through an array of premium-quality books, dolls, clothes, toys, and accessories, American Girl has earned the loyalty of millions of girls and the praise and trust of parents and educators.
BeForever™, American Girl’s signature line of historical dolls, books, and related accessories, connects girls ages 8 and up with inspiring characters and timeless stories from America’s past. First introduced in 1986, BeForever, which currently includes Kaya™, Josefina™, Addy™, Samantha™, Rebecca™, Kit™, Maryellen™, and Julie™, gives girls today the opportunity to explore the past and think about the possibilities the future can bring.
We received a Maryellen™ doll with the accompanying book, The One and Only: A Maryellen Classic 1. Maryellen is the newest doll in Forever™ series. She is from the from the 1950’s and is even more adorable “in real life”. She has lovely strawberry blonde hair, hazel eyes and a precious little gap between her two front teeth.
Details
Imaginative Maryellen Larkin™ has hazel eyes that open and close, and her long strawberry-blond hair is worn in a high ponytail with sideswept bangs. She comes in an authentic 1950s outfit:
- A striped dress with a sweetheart neckline, tailored bows, and a full skirt
- An aqua lacy-knit shrug monogrammed with her initial
- Black Mary Jane shoes
- White underwear
- An aqua ribbon bow on a ponytail holder for her hair
The 18″ Maryellen doll has a huggable cloth body, and her movable head and limbs are made of smooth vinyl. She comes with The One and Only: A Maryellen Classic 1 book.
Winner of the 2015 National Parenting Publications (NAPPA) Silver Award
As with all the dolls, in the series, there are a collection of books for each girl, along with numerous accessories, clothing and furniture. (Yes, I know what I’ll be shopping for this Christmas!)
Meet the other girls in the Forever™ series of dolls:
Kayla ™ – 1764
Josefina Montoya™ – 1824
Addy Walker™ – 1864
Samantha Parkington™ – 1904
Rebecca Rubin™ – 1914
Kit Kittredge™ – 1934
Julie Albright™ – 1974
So which doll would be your little girl’s favorite?
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Disclaimer:
This product was received from the Company for review purposes only. All thoughts and words in this post is my own and I was not paid to endorse it. I am only voicing my opinion about this product.
I was too old to get one of these when they came out but I always liked them. I have a niece now who would cherish one. I really like these retro girls.
I’ve never been the first person to enter a giveaway before!!! Thank you for this giveaway! I was a fan of the American Girl books growing up and I’d love to present this doll to my daughter! She’d adore it!
My daughter really loves Kaya, but she likes playing with all of the dolls at her friend’s house. (We can’t afford to get her one of her own.) I really love Maryellen because she has hazel eyes like my daughter, and I just love 1950s style! I would totally wear that dress! I have an old cocktail dress that used to belong to my grandmother, but it’s not nearly as brightly colored as Maryellen’s! Haha
My daughter is in love with MaryEllen as well as all the American Girl products.
I have 4 girls that would love this doll. They have always wanted an American Girl doll and their cousin recently received Samantha. They loved her as they would this one.
Maryellen would definitely be a favorite thanks to her adorable outfit!
I’d love to be able to give my daughter an American Girl doll! She would be so excited!
I never had an American Girl doll growing up. My daughters have not yet owned one either, but they do love to play with their friend’s dolls.
My daughter wants Maryellen badly! She loves her hair and her cute 50’s outfit!
i have two daughters who love American Girl. MaryEllen would be a wonderful addition to their collection!
These dolls are adorable. My daughter has been asking for one!
She looks so happy! I’d love to win one for my daughter to see that same kind of smile.
I love this doll and know my daughter would as well. Not sure if the shoes or the dress is my favorite!
I loved the books when I was younger but the dolls were just coming into their own just as I was aging out of them! I’ve enjoyed watching my niece and other young girls fall in love with these stories, it brings me back. I’m glad they now have the dolls to go with them to create a whole new level of enjoyment for the next generation.
I’ve always liked Kaya! I’m Native American so I think it’s great that there’s a doll to match my ethnicity.
I love it, the 50’s style so cute and the little gap between the teeth so natural and real looking
My Niece Loves Kit, But Really She Loves All The American Girl Dolls!
This is by far my favorite AG doll at the moment.
I never got one as they cost more then we could afford. I read all the books that were in our library though. My girls are the same way, they have read as many of the books as they can find.
I love the new doll design, the 50’s is one of my favorite fashion eras, I love the perky, sweet look of the hair styles and clothes.
I love this doll,my grandaughter has been begging for one but I cant afford it
My daughter is obsessed with American Girl. She has 2 right now because my dad spoils her. This one really looks like her!
This is my favorite American Girl doll so far. Maryellen looks a bit like my daughter and I love that she’s from the 50’s era.
My daughter has the American Girl magazine and she is in love with MaryEllen. She loves her clothes and the 50s diner.
Your daughter looks so happy! MaryEllen sounds wonderful and I can’t wait to read her story!
My granddaughter has really fallen in love with the American Girl dolls. I know she would love this one as well.
I have always loved dolls and have just recently started collecting dolls. I don’t have an American Doll Girl yet, but I would love to make this beautiful doll my first of many to come! Dolls just awaken the inner child in me and allow me to mother a baby again. I only got that chance 2 times in my life and I wanted many more but it was not in the cards for me due to health reasons. I love her name too. So old fashioned.
My granddaughter received a similar doll for her birthday. She loves it. She takes everywhere and we have made new clothes for her starting a new interest in sewing. She would love to have a sister for her . A perfect Christmas gift.
Oooops! I forgot to tell you, my favorite Beforever doll is Kit. She looks the most like me now! I could have my own twin! lol
Cute doll! I love the dress!
My daughters Fav. doll is Kit! She loves playing detective! She loves all the stories of each doll! Can not wait to read this one with her as well!
These dolls are so cute! I remember when I was younger me and my friends wanted the porcelain dolls. Whose idea was that? lol
I love that the dolls have diff eras and info on it
I just recently learned about these dolls. I took my granddaughter camping and she seen one of these dolls that another girl was playing with. Now she wants one.
Oh, I loved your review and the beautiful pictures of that very happy little one!
While we adore and admire so many American Girl dolls, our favorite so far is Kit!! She’s spunky and smart!
my daughter loves the american girl dolls im sure she would love this one its super cute.
What a beautiful doll. Red hair runs in my family so I know my niece would love her along with her cute outfits.
You can’t go wrong with American Girl! This doll has the same name as my Mom. How awesome is that? 😀
My niece who will be 15 this fall, has collected American Girl dolls for a long time. She is not really ‘playing’ with them any more, so she wants to start her little cousin on the road to American Girl 🙂 I like that these dolls are very sturdy and also bring stories with them. This new Maryellen doll is so cute. I worked with a lady named MaryEllen years ago and I can imagine both she and the doll looked alike when they were in the 1950’s 🙂
I love these dolls. They are so wholesome and normal looking (not too thin!)
I love this American Girl doll & would love gifting her to my grand daughter!
thank you
I think these dolls are so cute. I love their outfits. My grand daughter would love it too.
Oh what a wonderful giveaway! It’s amazing that your princess was blessed with a free one….but what a gesture of kindness that you would pass that forward!! Congrats in a advance whomever wins!
Both of my daughters would love this doll and even I think this is my favorite doll so far. Love the 50’s style.
I have a niece that collects dolls. She would be thrilled to have this one!
I didn’t realize they had come out with a new doll. These girls and the stories with them are wonderful. Get kids interested in the different time periods and to help them see how they can do anything.
We don’t own an American Girl Doll, but I know that my daughter would absolutely LOVE to have one! Thanks for the chance
I love all these dolls. They are each so unique and beautiful. My nieces are obsessed with everything American Girl. Makes me excited to have a daughter!
They are all adorable but I think my niece would like Samantha Parkington.
I always wanted one of these dolls growing up but was always told they were too expensive 🙁 it would be great to have one now