Have you heard of any of these doll lines before?

Maplelea's clothing quality is just absolutely fantastic, easily better than most AG stuff these days. I totally want the whole Canadiana collection. Also, in addition to the journals all being bilingual, Saila's is also in Inuktitut!

I love how the maplea dolls are from different provinces because as a kid I loved having a doll from Nova Scotia like me!

Another doll brand that is one of my favourites is a Girl for All Time from the UK. They are a brand of 16 inch dolls that are all from different time periods in British History (I also think they are all related, but I could be wrong).

Lol, as a European ag collector I just want to add that (at least in non-english speaking countries) literally noone knows/cares about American girl and mostly dolls sell on the secondhand market for around 20-50$ even if they are rare, because it's impossible to get rid of them otherwise. Its just kinda funny how some things vary in cultural value so much from region to region. Here In Denmark, our generation has kinda taken the spot of "high end doll" and is sold in luxury toy stores, with retail prices matching American girl.

People are sleeping on Maplelea. Their outfits and accessories are so cute! I didn’t realize there are even more doll companies, besides Maplelea, Gotz, OG, and Journey Girls. Your videos are amazing💕 ~ Savannah🤍

My only experience with the American Girl Doll lineup was when I was growing up. My cousins whom I used to visit often as a kid, were all girls. The parents would often take us to the local mall which happened to have an American Girl Doll store in it. I remember being taken in and wandering around, looking at stuff. When we went to the mall, my cousins and their Mom would talk nonstop about the dolls. I remember thinking it was pretty cool how my cousins each had a doll that looked like them or was designed to their liking. We would often eat at cafe (that may have been tied into the dolls, I don't remember, I was pretty young) but my cousins and their Mom would talk to the people in the cafe about dolls and I remember thinking even then how popular these dolls must have been. I had never thought about American Girl Doll's outside the US. To my surprise, as you show here, there are brands around the country! That is awesome for people who want to create or have something they can relate too! That is so cool! Terrific work on this video and all your videos. Your genuine personality and love for the subject matter really accelerates the enjoyment I get from a subject I probably would never think about on my own! Haha! You made a bridge with your content and I cross it! You made me think about my childhood and my relation to these dolls, even if I was on the periphery watching my cousins. I'm going to ask them if they still have their dolls as adults today. Great video, very cool channel! Keep up the excellent work!

also i thing about maplelea is how they have wigs as well and their wigs are full and thick and very high quality! i dont have one yet but i've always wanted one ! i have 20 american girl dolls but not one maplelea and im canadian lol

maplelea dolls were technically what got me into 18 inch dolls because my friend got a catalog in the mail when i was like 6 and i wanted one so bad i stole the catalog and bought it home lol.

Great video, thank you! A new line of 18” dolls here in Australia are the “Forever Dolls”. I recently purchased one and she is gorgeous. It’s good to have another Australian line, as access to AG’s here is very expensive.

I grew up in Ireland and became obsessed with American Girl thanks to a lot of AGTubers. My dad was able to get me a doll (I got Marie-Grace), but brand clothing and accessories were an automatic no-go. What I ended up turning to was a UK based 18-inch doll line called Designafriend, though even those were infrequent since the size of Designafriend dolls were significantly skinnier than American Girl dolls so the clothing wouldn't often fit. Younger me was so happy when Our Generation finally made it Irish toy shelves 😂

I know Australia used to have a doll brand called: Florrie dolls! They had a physical store location (and from what I can tell it was Amazing!!!! But has since been dissolved). They looked So Much like AG dolls! I think the company closed a few years ago and then Australia came out with Australian Girl. (I actually wanted a Florrie doll but never got it & now have no desire to get its new ‘replacement brand’.

as a child, i wanted an american girl doll more than anything, but the combo of me being british and their price meant it wasn't possible - i spent a lot of time researching alternatives and my london girl was one of them. i believe they used to be a little more expensive? and i swear i remember the girls having unique meet outfits, but i could be wrong. although i ended up buying a different brand of doll, my london girl were quite a common doll for families who couldn't get ag in the uk to buy. (side note, i FINALLY have a truly me 61 to my name now, AND i'll be visiting the LA store this year - this little british girl's dreams are coming true folks)

great video, i love videos that are educational to collectors. in ireland we had “treasure dolls”, which had like maybe 8 character dolls (contemporary) and a lot of good quality outfits. they did have their own shop but that closed before covid. they also had a section in a kind of high end toy shop near me - but i think their section is gone. there’s also a brand called designa friend which was really big in the 2010s, i think they were in the UK too- lower quality though and slimmer than AG so their outfits didn’t fit. i don’t know where they ended up!

Also, check out “the queen’s treasures” they are the only doll line that makes little house on the prairie dolls! They are super cute 18 inch dolls!

I want to start collecting Maplelea dolls eventually. Imo they’re just as cute as AG dolls though I know a lot of people think they’re ‘creepy.’ I’ve heard of a lot of these brands, except My London Girl. Other brands that come to mind are A Girl for All Time and Karito Kids (though I think that might be American).

I am from Germany and can say that Götz dolls are very popular with us because of their excellent quality. Not intended for every budget, the Our Generation dolls are also very popular with us. I myself fell in love with the Paola Reina dolls. However, they come from Spain. Best regards

There are also these Australian 18inch dolls with coloured hair called forever dolls. They aren't a very big company and you can only buy them online but I found one at a thrift shop a while ago. One thing I like about them is that they have painted white tips on their finger nails!

I really loved that video!! I do kinda agree that Australia dolls are copying but I do like the Germany and London dolls and Australia dolls. I don’t really like the faces on Canadian dolls but I really love their sense of fashion!!❤

Going to the AG store is so much fun!!

Their was MyTwinn doll's were you sent a photo of your kid and the people at my twinn would custom make an 18 inch doll to look like your child with very detailed down to skin, hair,eye,face, everything

Do Maplea doll shoes really not fit AG dolls? That’s so sad lol because their boots are so cute and detailed

I have the "Maplelea" doll Saila. I also have Matilda from "A Girl For All Time".

Have you ever seen the sew-able prosthetic dolls? They're ag-style 18 inch dolls. I remember finding them online as a kid and being fascinated. Their website still seems to exist too, it's like an early 2000's time capsule. 😄

I’m not sure if this brand is international, I know they have went out of business, but it’s called My Twinn and I have heard collectors use their furniture pieces for their ag dolls! Has anyone here heard of it? The dolls they have, though, are a little creepy to me😅

My London Girl has closed effective last year. I purchased one from someone on Ebay who said she bought their whole remaining stock.

Great video as always. I am a fan of Maplelea clothing and accessories - we have purchased a few and plan to get a few more. Your favorites are also my favorites in their collection. The dolls themselves, though, are a hard pass lol. To each their own and that's why there are so many different types of dolls out there, though, right?

If you do a second part, it would be nice to see “Nancy” from Spain, made by “Famosa Group” it’s a charming doll ❤

Your dolls look so well and clean, I live for there outfits! ❤

Love your videos! I also love you opinion/list videos! I would love to see more of those

You should definitely checkout UAE’s 18 inch dolls,they are cute too.. it’s called Hayati Girl😍

When I was a young child I grew up on baby dolls but before I found out about American girl dolls I found baby born and Zapf creation dolls similar in marketing. They have magazines that come with dolls. They have amazing accessories and clothing and furniture. I always wanted them! They look different but it gives me the same vibe.

I’ve heard of GOTS dolls I’ve always loved them they are so cute I have her of mapelea dolls but I don’t know much about them

Omg amelie is back!

the my london girl dolls, in my opinion are rebranded newberry dolls! they would be in the sears catalog

Hey I have a list of many different off brands 18in dolls as short videos on my channel some are from other countries

My London girl website is still active and you can go to the store

Amazing job! This was very interesting. AG’s to me are just cuter than any other brand. I’ve tried to get into some of the others but I just can’t get into the look of their faces. Some of the other brands clothes are cute though.

I can't believe you didn't talk about A Girl For All Time! They are a British 18 inch doll company that has beautiful historical dolls and a few modern ones too, with quality that rivals AG. Also look up Florrie Dolls from Australia. They were very similar in body shape to AG, but unfortunatley they went out of business a few years ago.

The my London girl dolls look just like larger versions of bumbleberry dolls.

There's a Norwegian brand Miss Mini Me.

I heard of Design A Friend and madame Alexander dolls and Sophia’s and Adora. Do not have any of those.

I feel like my London girl dolls look like they have a baby doll face mold on a regular body

Please make a video on your opinion on the new “Historic” 1999 dolls, twins Nicki and Isabel!

I thought about getting a Maplelea product while staying in Canada, but those faces...

Toys R Us had Journey Girl's i think Amazon has journey girl's online now. Then Theirs dolls of faith a Christian 18 inch doll line I don't know if their around anymore theirs other Christian faith base 18 inch dolls too but I don't know the names. Theirs Litte house on the prairie 18inch dolls.Theirs glitter girls i think their the same size as wellie wishers i think on Amazon

I have quite a few MAplelea outfits, not a fan of the dolls. The quality is fantastic. They do fit on AG unless the pants are tight on the bottom or stiff. Their sweaters are gorgeous! The shoes can "fit" but they aren't a perfect fit.

I think Götz dolls are so interesting- and they’ve produced so so many different lines of dolls. Btw, Götz is pronounced more like ‘guts’ than ‘got.’

For uk 18 inch dolls my london girl isn't really that well known or very popular. designafriend dolls and og dolls are the most commonly owned here :)

I believe that there are also South African 18" dolls.

Some of the life doll clothes you're not fit the American girls but some of them do some of them don't

I personally find maplela dolls are creepy 😭 it’s their face mold 😭