Wow, thank you, it's #6 that's different. My #6 in the catalog is a blonde hair/green eyes. Maybe I need to look on Ebay for a '96 catalog.
I purchased my DD's #20 the first year she was out. And I have the first meet outfit, what is different is that our doll didn't come with the little flat shoes she came with the plastic shoes all the historicals come in. Also her body tag says made in W.Germany for Pleasant Company 1986.
I think its interesting how all of these dolls are put together. While we as doll collectors want to date our dolls, back in the beginning they were just pieceing dolls together to get them out as fast as they could with whatever parts were available. Some made in W.Germany, China, NY and wherever they were produced.
Just some thoughts while I can't sleep.