American Girl

The American Girl empire was started back in 1986, selling only the well-known 18-inch dolls. Since that time, the brand has expanded to sell doll clothing and accessories, books, a magazine, and even clothing for girls. The goal of the American Girl product line is to encourage girls to explore their creativity and dreams in a wholesome way. The 18-inch dolls sold by American Girl are designed for children between the ages of 9 and 11, though they are enjoyed by all ages. Many of the dolls are meant to focus on a period in American history, and each comes with a book or series of books that tells her story. Consumers can also customize an American Girl doll to look identical to the child they are purchasing it for. Then there are the accessories: half the fun of the dolls is the large selection of American Girl accessories. The brand offers everything from an American Girl bed to a school desk, a lunchbox to a flute, a wheelchair to a hair-styling chair. With American Girl clothes designed both for both the doll and the girl who owns the doll, you can buy matching outfits that allow a girl to look just like her doll. Kids who like baby dolls are not forgotten in the American Girl product line: Bitty Baby dolls are designed to look just like a newborn baby. The brand even sells Bitty Twins for those who want more than one baby. Bitty Twins can be look identical or different; it is all up to the child that wants the dolls. Bitty Baby doll clothes and accessories are also available. The possibilities are limited only by your imagination.