Julie Albright 1974 Mini Doll

Not what I expected at all! Way overpriced for such a tiny toy :(

My first impression with the doll was a little bit disappointed- it's so small. I know that there is describtion about size, but to be honest i didn't realize how small the dollie is, but except that the doll is perfect. The little girl who got the doll for present was so happy and have a great time with the story around doll and dressing it .

This is the second year we've given a "mini" AG doll to our daughter for Christmas. She has one other full size AG doll (handed down from her cousin) and an Our Generation doll from Target. Both of these dolls have extra clothes sewn by Grandma, etc. and other fun accessories. But my daughter actually plays with this mini Julie doll (and her mini Kaya) more than the full sized dolls. I think she enjoys creating plots and stories with these little ones, and can move them about the house while they walk, fly, or ride a horse - easier than the larger dolls. It seems she's less interested in changing doll clothes and "being mommy" with a doll and more interested in creating dramas and scenarios between the little ones. These mini dolls provide a great alternative play experience. The price is still outrageous considering the doll's size (I laughed out loud the first time I received one) but they're worth it to me considering how my daughter plays with them.

When the full size are out of reach, these mini doll are just as detailed and beautiful. There are added advantages to starting a collection of mini figures: 1) Being smaller the actually fit in doll houses. A Barbie house becomes a mansion. 2) They are more portable, A small suircase will fit them all, so theres no argument about which ones can go. 3) They fit the smaller Breyer horses. 4) Clothing is cheaper to make. 6) If your child is hard on toys. Invest in a second set and put it away for her when shes grown. It will bring back a flood of memories or give it to her daughter and Mom will play right along with her. These like the 18 inch dolls won't be around forever at least not to buy at these prices, because like the $4.00 Barbies way back in my day, you can't find them.

Quite expensive but I love it. I life time doll. If you get the rest of the Mini American dolls it makes it even better. I think that it would not be able to be used by under an 8 year old. That mite brake it.