There is a reason why American Girl dolls continue to be wildly popular. They aren’t just a doll to give and have collect dust in the corner, these dolls are pert near irresistible to young girls. They are beautifully made, thoughtfully designed and each one has it’s own compelling back story - which is laid out in the companion book that comes with each doll.
Chrissa is ‘girl of the year 2009’. She is a limited edition doll that is only available for one year. Each year, American Girl debuts a new doll to represent ‘today’ and who temporarily joins their roster of characters of America’s historical past. The ‘Girl of the Year’ characters have an ‘inspirational’ back story? What’s Chrissa all about? She’s a young girl from Minnesota who faces of the challenges of a new home, new school, and bullies. But she rises above and gets some good old-fashioned courage and stands up for herself and others. She also apparently likes crafting, texting, swimming and has a pet Llama – all accessories that can be purchased to compliment Chrissa’s world.
The Chrissa doll continues the excellent quality of the American Doll franchise. This 18-inch tall doll has a soft cloth body, vinyl head and limbs and very brushable brown hair. She has a moveable head, arms and legs for a wide array of play options. The thing I like most about the doll is her size, weight and overall feel. She’s huggable, flexible, durable and most importantly, very very playable. For the uninitiated in the cult of the American Girl, this is one of those dolls that kids cherish, love and bond with. You can pick up Chrissa here for $95.
