All of my stuff is Mattel, other then my Molly doll, and basically I am satisifed with my purchases thus far. Alot of the clothing I got in the early 90's for my Molly, my mother has ordered in the past year and so for her own Molly, so I've had a unique chance to see some of the changes. For the five outfits I can think of off the top of my head that I have seen pre and post mattel, there hasn't been a huge decline.

HOWEVER...from the things I've heard on this board, and the quality lacking on some of the newer products, I do think American Girl has to shape their acts up!