Kit

[mimiville]

I love Kit.
I find her hair easy to take care of, but rather easy to mess up too, if you're not careful.
Mine is a 2009 doll. I love her deep blue eyes, and freckles.



She and her meet outfit hold up very well. The only items that haven't held up well are her sandals, and they are just fraying a little.
She looks good in most colors. My least favorite colors on her are pink and yellow.
I give Kit an A++++++!

[SimoneQ]

I give Kit an A. She's a gorgeous doll with lots of fun outfits and accessories. The one drawback is you can't do much with her hair. In some ways though her short hair works to her advantage, as it is easier to take care of.
Her books are very well written and give a great view of the depression and she can be especially helpful for a girl going through hard times.

I got Kit for Christmas 2000 when I was 9 and she's still a beloved member of my doll family.

[jennycarlsen]

Kit Kittredge is the perfect American girl doll for a young girl, she is easier to take care of because of her hair and her story is really quite moving especially when taken in context. I received my Kit in October of 2009 as a gift from my boyfriend (he got me both Kit and Ruthie simultaneously). I have to say I was surprised because I though he would assume it was childish to collect dolls, his reaction was quite the opposite he saw them as not only a good investment but encouraged me to further my collection because he could tell I loved these dolls. Needless to say Kit and Ruthie hold a very special place in my heart, because they were given as a gift from someone special and because I learned that collecting dolls as an adult and playing with dolls as a child truly are two separate entities (and yes we are still together).
Grade: A (I reserve the + for my absolute favorites)

[MollyMcIntire1944]

Kit came out when I was in high school, but I thought she was adorable! I asked for her for Christmas that year and got her! I love her eye color and freckles! So cute!

[Grania]

I love my Kit! She is so cute! She hasn't stopped asking for clothes since she came home, but she's very happy to be the center of attention right now!

[Clover]

I just got my Kit in the mail from agundone (thanks so much!).

I must say, I absolutely adore her. The pictures in the catalog and on the website do not do her justice. She is much more adorable in person.

This is my first Mattel doll, so I now understand the bit about the harder vinyl, plasticy eyelashes and more facepaint! I am not sure if this is common, but when I laid her down facedown to fix her clothes, her eyelash "fell in" a bit, and I had to repull it out carefully using tweezers.

Also, she does not seem taller than my other dolls?

Otherwise, I just love her and cannot wait until my accessories and school outfit come in the mail from AG.

Will post pics later!

[incagold]

Hi, I don't have both Kit dolls, but here is 2000 Kit (the year she came to AG.) I think her face is a bit chubbier, and she has those nice, soft PC eyelashes.....

[gizmosprout]

I only have one Kit, but since no one with 2 Kits has been able to compare them, I will try. I have a Kit from the first year she was released, and a more recent Mattel #24. They have the same freckles and close hair color, so I thought seeing them together might help show the differences in face shape.

Kit's face is much rounder than Kelsey's.


She is always looking downward in comparison to my newer Mattel dolls, like the PM dolls seem to be.


To further illustrate that point, this was taken on eye level with Kelsey:


Kit is awesome and I love her, even if she does always stare at the ground

[ag4alison]

Here is my early release Kit. She is my favorite of all my AG dolls. I love her chubbier face!

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[leanne321]

Not sure if she's the first edition, but my canon Kit is definitely a little chubbier than my time-traveling Kit. love them both!!

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[incagold]

Here's a better picture of 2000 Kit taken today in Autumn sunlight. When I see other pictures, I think there is a little difference. Anyone know how to restore the freckles a little and still have them look natural?

[stephimarie]

I absolutely adore my Kit.
I got her Christmas 2001 and she was my first doll. I was 6
Anyway, she has stayed in great condition over the years, and was only sent to the doll hospital once to get her leg reattached. In my opinion, she looks gorgeous in anything, historical or modern. I mostly keep her modern though.
Kit is a great doll, and you will just fall in love with her adorable face. She is just so sweet and draws you in.
I strongly recommend her to everyone!

(pictures soon!)

[Maddy]

Kit was my first doll and will always be my favourite. She is so adorable. I love her freckles. Personally I think she is the best american girl doll yet.
Her hair never gets messy. It only did once but that was the year I got her (2003) and she was pre mattel
My favorite feature is her freckles. There just so detailed. And her eyes are the most fascinating shade of blue.
She is a great choice for a younger girl or new comer. I highly recommend her.
Here she is:

[Abigail]

Kit is adorable. She has such a sweet face.

I got my Kit in 2007, but she is an older Kit.
Kit's hair is so easy to care for. Her bob hairstyle is so cute. It's not long enough to do many hairstyles with, but you can put it back in tiny pigtails.

Kit's eyes are a deeper blue than the normal blue that Chrissa, McKenna, #33, Emily, etc. have. They are so pretty IRL, but I don't find them photogenic at all.

Her meet has a lot of mix and match potential. The sweater, sweatershirt, shirt, and shoes are all very well made. The clip is okay, but can get lost easily.

I give Kit an A. She's so sweet! Good job, AG!

[blakegriplingph]

Here's mine:




I got her fairly recently from a friend, and she does seem 'swell enough for anyone new to AG. My biggest gripe's the sandals that fray at the ends, along with mine having the right shoe sole shoddily glued. That didn't keep my little Maggie from standing properly, as she can take hours standing proudly on her own. I'll give the doll an A, with the meet dress an A- as pointed out earlier.

[Bananabelle]

Here are my photos of Kit. She arrived here on August 1st and I couldn't be happier with her.

Since there is a lot of photos and reviews already, I'm going to keep this short. I love Kit's short blond hair, blue eyes and freckles. Her meet outfit is one of my favourites of the historicals and I actually cannot take it off Kit because I love it on her too much. It's very timeless and I wouldn't mind wearing one myself. The only gripe I really have is about her barrette. It's as cheap-feeling as Rebecca's. (okay, maybe a bit better than her's but still, it could be improved.)

I give her an A+ and highly recommend her to anyone looking to add her to their collection

[Traditional Frog]

I love Kit! Her outfits look very similar to some that my grandmother wore in the 30's. I love her freckles especially. Her bobbed hair.... absolute classic.

[k8c]

We love our Kit Kittredge! I posted this recently...



(Let me know if you missed Kit's Olivia costume and I'll post it again!)

[janettegoldstein]

This is my Kit in her Scooter Outfit. She was my first AG - I was 35:)

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[QuinnyandCo]

Girl About the Neighborhood by QuinnyandCo, on Flickr

What's behind me? by QuinnyandCo, on Flickr

Kit by QuinnyandCo, on Flickr

Sunshine by QuinnyandCo, on Flickr

Basically, all the photos I have of Kit on my Flickr. She's a beautiful doll and I love her hair.
(If these are stretching the forum, I can re-post them as a different size, I'm not sure if they are or not...)

[Kailey]

[joanniep]

Here are a few:

[incagold]

Here is our 2000 Kit.

[irishnurse68]

Say no more! Kit is my most photographed girl....

[janettegoldstein]

Now that I am at my computer, I can post some more photos of my lovely Kit

[Auburn Girl]

I am in love with my new Kit! My new Kit was purchased sometime in the first couple of months after her release. This is my first doll with freckles so I’m excited to have this difference. My only complaint is that the freckles are light and hard to make out from a distance and in some pictures. I love her shorter hair. I think it is an attractive feature for young girls who want easier hair to style or who wear their hair short as well. My Kit also has tight limbs and a firm body.

I like Kit’s meet outfit. I think it looks accurate for a 1930’s look. I appreciate that the buttons on her sweater are actual buttons. The barrette is very flimsy. For what one pays for a doll I expect something of better quality.

Overall I think Kit is simply adorable. She is worth every penny I paid. I am extremely happy to have her as part of my collection and cannot wait to spend more time with Kit! A+

[ickyllamaface]

I started collecting for Kit in 2003 and just got her about a year ago. She is just darling. Love all the previous photos!

[LinneaAnne]

I don't have a Kit of my own (yet) but a few years ago Dolldud's Kit came and spent some time with my Ruthie. She's such a cute doll.

[Maryellen]

I love my Kit! She is not only adorable, but beautiful too. I'm hoping her best friend Ruthie is coming home this Christmas. Here's my Kit: