For the most part, pre-mattel things tend to have a better quality than premattel items. This is just the one main difference.
Okay, I'm sorta new to AG collecting--but not the dolls--and I have a question. What's the difference in pre Mattel and post Mattel things? I haven't really been up to date about that, other than to know that Mattel bought out PC in the late 90s and took over fully in 2000. I have a pre-Mattel Ida Bean for Addy, but I didn't even notice until I won the auction. I just wanted a doll for a little cheaper than price + shipping on the site. I've heard things like soft lashes, and white bodies (that I understand) but why do some people want pre-Mattel things or dolls more?
For the most part, pre-mattel things tend to have a better quality than premattel items. This is just the one main difference.
Nethilia- I don't mind Mattel quality as much as other members of the board, I still thing AG makes some great stuff (granted, there are areas that they could approve) but I love my Mattel dolls and clothes.
White body is the type of muslin used on the very first dolls, Samantha, Molly, and Kirsten. When they produced Felicity, they moved to a "tan" body because of her lower cut dresses. Only the three original dolls can be found with white bodies.
Also, PM dolls are a little clubbier, have softer lashes that match the color of their hair, and have a softer vinyl. Other than that, they are mostly the same as they were before Mattel took over.
I love finding out all there is to the history of AG, and this site has a lot of up to date info. [ame="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_girl_dolls"]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_girl_dolls[/ame]
Check it out, and if you have any other questions, don't hesitate to ask,
Jessica (btw- I love the way your stilting outfit turned out!)
<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Ah, okay. I know my Addy is post mattel because I got her this year for Christmas, and I was just wondering what the differences are so if I'm ever looking around Ebay or something.Originally posted by FarmhouseGirl:
Nethilia- I don't mind Mattel quality as much as other members of the board, I still thing AG makes some great stuff (granted, there are areas that they could approve) but I love my Mattel dolls and clothes.
White body is the type of muslin used on the very first dolls, Samantha, Molly, and Kirsten. When they produced Felicity, they moved to a "tan" body because of her lower cut dresses. Only the three original dolls can be found with white bodies.
Also, PM dolls are a little clubbier, have softer lashes that match the color of their hair, and have a softer vinyl. Other than that, they are mostly the same as they were before Mattel took over.
I love finding out all there is to the history of AG, and this site has a lot of up to date info. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_girl_dolls
Check it out, and if you have any other questions, don't hesitate to ask,
Jessica (btw- I love the way your stilting outfit turned out!)
The Wiki article helps a whole lot. =)
Thank you! I love how it came out too!
PM"s have chubby bodys,faces and Lighter hair at least that's what I think. They also have matching eyelashes to match her haircolor
<font color="#051E50" size="1">[ February 01, 2006 09:39 PM: Message edited by: emmaashley2 ]</font>
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