OK, Counterfeits AG lesson 101.

Q- Where do they come from?

Answer- They come from China! There is a factory there that makes the counterfeit AG dolls, and outfits. The dolls are made of a more plastic vinyl and the hair is much harsher and thicker, eye are BIG and more plastic like. freckles painted on, the eyelashes are nice and sof (wish AG had those eyelashes!) The Pleasant Company logo on the back is all crooked, as each letter is put on seperatly. I have pictures in my album : My Fake American Girl dolls.

The only AGs that I have seen counterfeited are, Lindsey, Samantha, Kit, Molly, and Kirsten. I have not seen Kailey. Now this is the one face mold. Addy face mold, never counterfeited. Josefina face mold- never counterfeited. NEVER seen an AGOT counterfeit either.
Now, this information I am allowed to say to you, there is much more information out there, but not allowed to say.
Please do not panic, Ag does know on this, they have their team of specialists on this too. They have now seen more counterfeit dolls at AGH. Those doll return to their owners. I have seen counterfeits come from ebay, Chicago Flea Market and now a Goodwill. I have known a gentleman who went to China and purchased 5 counterfeits for $5 each! These were being sold on the streets. He did indeed sell his dolls on ebay, but when I contact him, he was surprised but still sold them on ebay, but DID include on the auction that the dolls were not authentic.

I also know that now counterfeits are coming in less and less. The one seller that used to sell them on ebay is gone. And I do believe now that there is control on counterfeit AG coming in the USA. Would they be increased? maybe as AG is becoming more and more popular.

I have been doing research on these dolls ever since I discovered them when I purchased my Fake Lindsey (Nora) on ebay.

I do know that other members here have counterfeits, including Linda L. and Angie (Gilly Gals) She also has a different theory to the counterfeits. I am all for it for more information. I do not have the whole picture of the counterfeits but still working on it.

Hope this answers your question. Any more, will be glad to answer.