dolls for boys like american girl?

[Maggi315]

My 5 yo would like a doll like an american girl, but a boy! Especially if we can find boy dolls that can be dressed in different outfits or that we can make outfits for him. i thought this would be something easy to google and find, but I can't find anything!

I know they are out there, help!

[Bekka]

I was curious about this. Don't know what physical characteristics you're looking for, but here's one:

http://cgi.ebay.com/My-Twinn-1996-Po...QQcmdZViewItem

They retail for a bit more--
www.mytwinn dot something or other, or Google them. Over $120 per doll, but they're personalized, although not that much for boys. There were outfits on ebay ...

[kate~mom]

there is a bitty twin boy from american girl. ds has essentially adopted dd's. i think you can pick a boy/boy twin pair now (dd's is older from when girl/boy was the only option).

[Maggi315]

thanks! we have seen the bitty dolls, but he wants one that is a kid not a baby (he already has some babies, now, if he could nurse them like I do, he'd be set).
the twinn doll looks promising, although for some reason, it freaks me out The one on ebay looks just like my son!

I had thought there was some homeschooling company that had boy dolls with clothes from different eras, but maybe I'm wrong.

I think I need to start my own company with boy dolls (18 inch) with clothes like pirates, civil war, victorian, etc. just like the girls. My boys would love it!

[kate~mom]

i think you should! dd frequently asks why there isn't an american boy company.

[MamaPam]

I had never thought about this before....and boy version would be very cool.

[Bekka]

thought you'd be interested in this article I found ...
http://women.timesonline.co.uk/tol/l...cle1901125.ece

I have a 3 year old, who has never asked, but probably b/c his sisters play with Polly pockets and my little ponies.

Oh, I did search high and low for a woodkins doll, and I found a boy. I've found ones that look like all 3 of my kids. But the boy is hard to find ...

[Bekka]

http://www.kaplantoys.com/store/tran...ahoo&WT.srch=1
There's another option!

And another one...

http://cgi.ebay.com/19-GOTZ-BOY-Doll...QQcmdZViewItem

OK, sorry, I'm too interested in this topic. It seems like you could buy generic 18 inch doll clothes, even "girl" ones that are jeans, shoes, etc. to dress these dolls too.

The Kaplan Kids are in my price range, even. Don't know how they are as dolls ...

[Bekka]

Just for completeness.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Heidi-Ott-Faithf...QQcmdZViewItem

[jennnk]

My friend Bean makes really awesome waldorf-inspired dolls. It's not as realistic as an American Girl or My Twinn, but it's much less expensive & you'd be supporting a hard-working mom who could probably make the doll an outfit like one your son has, not to mention hair & eye color to match if you wanted. Her etsy shop is coyotecraft.etsy.com. I don't think she has any dolls listed right now, but it wouldn't hurt to ask.

[femmefotog]

18 inch boy dolls!!!!

Hi,
I'm a grandmother of 9, and one of my grandsons (age 7) wanted a boy doll so bad after his sister got an American Girl doll for her birthday. After lots of searching, I found 2 that are available from a company in New Hampshire, Carpatina. Here are the links to Adam and Carter dolls:

http://www.amazon.com/Christmas-Dres...684839&sr=1-21



http://www.amazon.com/Christmas-Cart...ys_ai_-1_1_tit

Good luck!!!!

[velcromom]

Have you looked at the boy dolls at Nova Natural? www.novanatural.com They are really cute. The larger size ones have clothing to dress in. In the catalog, they even have photos of little boys carrying their doll friends in slings - nice to see other little boys learning to be nurturing daddies!

[tsalagimama]

I've seen dolls where people buy one of the American Girls dolls that looks like their son and cut their hair.

Outfits could be:
Julie's Hoops outfit
Kit's Winter Coat
Kit's Overalls and Boots
Molly's Pajamas
Molly's Winter Outfit
Molly's Camp Outfit
Just Like Me Karate Training Set
Just Like Me 2-in-1 Soccer Outfit

Accessories could be:
Just Like Me Guitar set
American Girl Horse
Julie's Roller Skates
Julie's Sound Accessories
Julie's Basketball set
Kaya's Animals
Kit's Treehouse
Kit's Aviator doll
Kit's typewriter
Kit's school lunch
Kit's School supplies
Kit's bedtime extras
Molly's camp tent
Molly's sleeping bag
Molly's camping equipment

Furniture
Addy's bed and Josefina's bedding
Kit's School desk and chair
Addy's trunk or Kit's dresser trunk

I would also give the Kit movie and books, because I think her moxie would appeal to boys.

Etsy also has people that can make shirts, jeans, sweaters, hats, and scarves for AG dolls, and I bet you could also make other accessories to match your son's interests. I.E. an archeologist kit with a mini magnifying glass, dinosaur book, and model dinosaur.

[BoyGirlMom]

I love this discussion. I think there should be an American Boys Doll co. and so many more options.

If you don't mind...I would love to write about this some more in the near future and get some of your feedback.

I am mom to a boy and girl. Also, I write about gender for examiner.com and am trying to bring gender assumptions more to the forefront of our thoughts as we parent and approach every day life.

Leah
Gender examiner

[OakBerry]

I only have one boy (6.5) and for some reason (probably because of spyware I get the American Girl Doll catalog all the time.
Ds has said he would like a doll like that that is a boy so he can dress him.
I didn't think any existed until now.

[J. Jones]

I googled "Boy Doll" and found this! http://www.sew-dolling.com/boys_dept.htm

[baileyandmikey]

Anyone remember the My Buddy Doll from the 80's??? Back when it was ok for boys to have a doll, I remember lots of kids at my school had them, too bad now, people only want boys to have action figures... blah. Off to check ebay to see if My Buddy is still around.

[baileyandmikey]

http://cgi.ebay.com/1986-My-Buddy-Do...3%3A1|294%3A50

Yep... still there.

[velcromom]

OMG, he is dressed like Mork! Oops, did I just date myself?!

[AngelBee]

Boys just asked about this today