American Girl Felicity on the left, Madame Alexander "18 Play Doll on the right.
Their both good quality, but different, in plenty of ways. First off, Madame Alexander dolls are cheaper, about $50 cheaper, although my doll at Costco was listed at $30. While American Girl dolls are $100 and are only sold at American Girl stores or on the website or by phone.
Next, they have different hair types. AG dolls have very silky hair that don't feel like plastic, while MA dolls have very plastic-y type hair that has an almost waxy feel to it.
Both types of dolls have different bodies. AG dolls have full cloth body and vinyl arms, legs, and heads. MA dolls have thinner vinyl arms, legs, and heads that are easy to 'squish.' Also, their chest is vinyl but the rest of the torso is cloth.
Their heads are very different too. While AG dolls heads are attached to the neck, they are stiff and the heads have a more circular shape, MA dolls have a more heart shaped face and the head is NOT attached to their neck, so they head moves all around when your their hair.
So, which is better? Both are great for different reasons. MA dolls are perfect for a 'first time' doll because they are cheaper and it's hard to do their hair while AG dolls are better for display because of their high cost and soft, easy to style hair.
~Gabby
9 comments:
Gabby, What kind of camera do you use?
Thats really cool gabby :) I love both dolls but probably the AG dolls the most
Georgia
Great post Gabby! I do not have a Madame Alexander doll, but I do have some AG dolls. :) I was wondering if any girls are going to be able to meet up with you at the AGP. I wish I could go.
Hannah
I would definitely have to go with American Girl, I think they're face molds are very high quality compared to Madame Alexander. This was a very helpful post, Gabby!
thanks! I thought that was very well said!
I'd like to know what kind of camera you use too. You have such AWESOME pictures! I like reading your blog.
~Silverstreak~
Actually we have 4 MA dolls and each one has a different face shape. Our newest one has brunette hair which is super silky and realistic and when brought over to a friend's house for a play date other child who only has AG doll kept brushing it and remarking on how soft it was. 2 of our dolls are from costco and I do believe they ate of lesser quality but the 2 from online vendors are certainly comparable to AG We have the Ariel version which is just beautiful. Also with the vinyl shoulders instead of cloth strapless styles look much better. We love th MA dolls, and not just because they are cheaper.
And they're made in the USA while "American" Girl is made in..........CHINA
And they're made in the USA while "American" Girl is made in..........CHINA
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