Thoughts for a 20th anniversary doll...

Continuing the thoughts that kasami brought up, I also think it would be difficult to come up with enough unique stories for a series of books for an 80's doll. As a history buff who's particularly interested in recent history... politically, socially, and economically speaking, the 80's, 90's, and arguably the "00's" are very similar to one another. Politics have virtually been the same since Reagan, social issues/strife have been relatively few compared to other periods in U.S. history, and the 80s and 90s were characterized by relatively stable economic conditions. In other words... there's very little to distinguish the 80s from the 90s, and both are too recent to judge what kind of impact those decades will have on the future of America. However... to make a fun little prediction... I think 20 or 30 years from now a "00's" or "Milennium" doll would certainly be interesting. with technology infiltrating every facet of life like never before (laptops, ipods, dvd players all are commonplace in homes), political issues being prominent (9/11, Iraq), etc., I think the era we're living in now could be a very intriguing doll a few decades down the road. [img]wink.gif[/img]

I don't really like the idea of a 1980's doll. It just doesn't seem like it is commemorating the start of Pleasant Company, just the time period of the 1980's. If they do anything for the anniversary I'd prefer it related to the founding of the company in a more clear and direct way.

I have also brought up this topic, and I think an 80s doll would be absolutely wonderful. I deffinitly don't think she should be a historical doll.

Unless she's a Limited Edition historical. Then only one book would be needed, and she could still have a couple of outfits. That's what I think would be perfect.

I was born in '85, so I'm really just at the tailend of the 80s, and I don't remember much more than Disney Afternoon cartoons, Madonna, and a few of the clothes fashions. I would love to see them strike up an agreement with Disney and make a few 80s-Disney things, and a Barbie, I would think that would be easy as heck for them to do, and would be sooo cute.

Since I've already got my AG Madonna, I thought I'd chime in.
Early 80's I was wearing polo shirts with the collar up. 82-86 (High school) Started out pink/green, discovered madonna went Black minis, shaved the head into Mohawk. 87-90 Don't remember alot, except we were very much at war with Russia.
For a Commerative doll, I would like to see a Girl from Germany when the wall came down. symbolizing the end of communism. Like Molly, but blond.

I think it would be really cute! I'm a really big fan of the 80s, so I would definately get her. They would have really cool and fun accessories. But I don't think AG would do it. I hope they do!! But it just doesn't seem likely.

I would love to see a book about the history of the Pleasant Company, with pictures of the Gotz doll they found in Marshall Fields in Chicago and the first building. It would also be intersting to know more about the authors of the books. There are so many bits and pieces scattered around and so many myths. It would be nice to have the real history consolidated with pictures. I guess little girls wouldn't be interested but the collectors sure would be.

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Originally posted by Miss_Nellie_OMalley:
I know this is going to sound terrible... but tech. a 1980's doll would be historical now. It would be great to see her added to the collection... in those black or stripped leggings with the sweaters with the pompom yarn for pigtails on the knitted little girls and scenes.

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<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Oh God, does that mean it's OVER for me??? LOL!

Hehe, I definitely like the idea of making German white-bodies again for a LE but (trying not to be too negative) I'm sure they'd make them in a way where they weren't near the quality. Or just make white-bodies in China, but really, that's be more for the collectors and not the girls, so I could see a random historical LE as possible. I suppose we'll find out around New Years, eh?

Average teen-agers in the early 80's wore 50's, preppy-teen inspired clothes. Flannel and striped shirts, soft sweaters, lacy collars, and skirts, most popular in pastel and sorbet colors, were some of the things they were wearing. Leg warmers, nylons and big sweaters did come out in the early 80's, but they were more popular with fashionable young women in thier 20's. And did you know that people started crimping hair in the early 70's? In the mid 80's (1985, about)neon colors, geometric designs, stone-washed jeans, etc. became popular.

I don't remember the teen styles of the 80's. But I do remember the children because dd was born in 1980 and she had her girlhood in the 80's. There were painted sneakers and decorated denim vests. Button covers spruced up old blouses and denim skirts were popular. Fringe or lace was put on everything, including denim vests and jeans. There was a lot of make-it-yourself emphasis when it came to outfits so folks did a lot with trims and fabric paint. Leggings and leg warmers were a must-have and many girls liked them because they enabled them to wear skirts in cool weather and still keep warm.

It seems like the meet outfit that came with the first AGT's was very 80's - the one with the bright felt vest, hat with a sunflower in it and leggings. Since it takes a couple years to develop a doll, it seems the 80's were a strong influence on the first AGT's that came out in the 90's.

If AG made a doll of the 80's, they'd have to do crimped hair because all my dd's friends were into crimping their hair. I don't know what kind of accessories the doll would have though.

Julia