I INTRODUCTION "White body", "pre-Mattel", and "artist mark"are words used in describing the popular 18" American Girl dolls. But, what do these terms mean? Are they even important? This guide will define these terms as well as others, and is designed to help you figure out what to look for when searching for a collectible American Girl doll. Specifically, this guide will teach you ways to estimate the relative age of the dolls and will provide you with questions to ask in order to increase your chances of getting a doll in collectible condition. The guide focuses on the first four American Girl dolls from the historical collection---Molly McIntire, Samantha Parkington, read the full guide >>>