Truly Me and Historical Dolls
The well-known company American Girl sells look-alike dolls called Truly Me dolls. You can choose varieties of skin, eye, hair colors and male or female dolls. Additionally, American Girl sells clothing and accessories in doll and child sizes. There are currently 11 historical American Girl characters available for $98 each: Addy, Felicity, Josefina, Julie, Kaya, Kit, Maryellen, Melody, Nanea, Rebecca, and Samantha.
Alternatives to American Girl Dolls
Here are alternatives to American Girl dolls and their differences:
- What a Doll (Madame Alexandra)
- My Life dolls
- Our Generation dolls
- Dollie and Me
The biggest difference between the American Girl brand and Our Generation brand is the price. Our Generation dolls are on average 1/4 the price as American Girl dolls. Our Generation dolls are 18 inches tall, their limbs can bend, and their clothes and shoes fit American Girl dolls.
Budget-Friendly Options
- Maplelea Dolls, $99.99, Maplelea Website
- Journey Girls, $39.99, Toys R Us
The recommended age is 3 years and up for Our Generation Dolls. Knowing this, you can shop for budget clothes designed for larger dolls, like the Our Generation line at Target.
Doll Comparisons and Clothing Compatibility
The WellieWishers dolls are 14.5 inches tall, smaller than American Girl Dolls. Journey Girls are 18 inches tall and slightly thinner than American Girl Dolls. They can wear most American Girl doll clothes.
American Girl dolls and Our Generation dolls are 18 inches tall and can share clothes and accessories. Both brands are interchangeable, allowing clothes and shoes to fit both. American Girl doll mechanics, like limbs, arms, and heads, function better, while Our Generation costs less.
Clothing Interchangeability
You can buy cheaper clothes for 18 inch dolls like Our Generation that fit regular American Girl dolls. The majority of 18 inch doll clothes patterns fit similar brands too.
FAQs
Do American Girl doll clothes fit other dolls?
Yes, most American Girl doll clothes fit Journey Girls and Our Generation dolls, as they are all 18 inches tall. However, take note of their heights and build differences:
- American Girl dolls: 18 inches tall with a soft, matte finish vinyl skin. Their wig hair needs to be kept dry.
- Our Generation dolls: 18 inches tall with bendable limbs.
- WellieWishers dolls: 14.5 inches tall.
- Journey Girls: 18 inches tall and slimmer than American Girl dolls.
Are Our Generation dolls the same as American Girl?
Our Generation® dolls have slightly smaller shoulders and shorter torsos than American Girl® dolls, but they are compatible in terms of clothing due to their similar heights. American Girl dolls have better limb functions, but their wig hair should be kept dry. Both American Girl and Our Generation dolls offer a similar user experience at different price points.