Someone commented in this thread abotu Samantha's brown eyes and hair, and that has been on my mind ever since. How many dolls can we name that have this coloring? There are distinctive red heads, distinctive blonds, but brunettes?

Perhaps Samantha gives brunettes something that has really been lacking oin the doll world.

I also agree with two other things mentioned - Samantha is clearly the mascot doll of AG. Good point, Shortie 421, and that is always at the back of my mind about her. I don't like it much.

And there is the socio-economic factor. Amanda mentioned. I've been sort of semiconscious of this too. I wonder if some people feel the rest of the dolls are just riff raff and not worthy of hanging out with them? Then, does Nellie pass or no?