In my part of the world, there are four inexpensive and readily available 18" play dolls that provide an alternative to the more expensive options like
American Girl,
My Twinn and
Carpatina. Target offers the
Our Generation line by Battat, Walmart sells the
My Life As dolls by Madame Alexander, AC Moore has the Springfield Collection girls, and Toys R Us carries the Journey Girls line. I have reviewed the Our Generation dolls and looked at a My Life doll, and have been eager to see how these dolls compare to the Journey Girls. When I'm browsing at the store, the Journey Girls always stand out to me because of their vinyl torsos, expressive faces and pretty eyes.
There are seven Journey Girl characters to choose from and they sell for just over $30 each. I have had my eye on Kelsey (the green-eyed redhead) for a year or two, but it was actually the smiling, bespectacled Dana who finally tempted me to make a purchase:
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| Journey Girl "Dana," by Geoffrey, LLC (Toys R Us). |
