Are
you a fan of Samantha Parkington, one of the first American Girl
characters, who has been wildly popular since her introduction in
1986? If so, better stock up on dolls and accessories now: the
character is slated to be retired "soon," according to the company,
which means the only products you'll be able to buy after Samantha is
delegated to the American Girl "Archives" are the books.
I can't
decide whether this is a natural evolution of the product cycle, or a
shrewd attempt by American Girl to increase the value of Samantha dolls
and inflate demand going into the Christmas season.
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