Growing up, American Girl dolls were ALL the rage.
Well, this week Mattel released their first historical doll in three years. And...she's from 1986.
According to a press release, "Courtney’s story reflects the pop culture of the decade from sky-high hair, neon-colored fashions, music television, and video gaming to major historical moments surrounding women in government and space exploration, as well as larger cultural shifts around blended families and emerging technology."
Courtney sounds awesome! But...some people are feeling a little bit offended by the doll being called "historical."
An American girl doll that’s five years younger than I am? There’s old 2020 for ya.
This just made my brain hurt.
Realizing an 80s-era @American_Girl doll is as historic to modern kids as 50s-era Molly was to 90s kids like me just broke my brain. (We’re old!!) https://t.co/DQdWekouz1
Even cuspers like me are feeling old!
The fact that there is a new American Girl doll whose historical era is *four years* before I was born
But some are just excited about having a girl gamer as an American Girl Doll.
if you try to talk to me about anything other than the gamer girl american girl doll i will scream at the top of my lungs https://t.co/FpwIaWQMTf
Courtney has some pretty rad accessories, including a working Pac-Man machine, school supplies that look similar to Lisa Frank's, and Care Bear–themed merchandise.
Guys, this American Girl doll has all the shit I wanted when I was little and never got 😭😭😭😭
I'm a fully grown woman, but I still want to buy all this.
She also has a mini Molly doll of her own.
The fact that the character Courtney owns an original 1986 Molly doll means that the American Girl Company is canon within the American Girl universe. History has caught up with itself. The cycle is complete. This Ouroboros has swallowed its own tail.
Very meta.
People are pretty thrilled about her clothes and accessories, although some have noticed a likeness to Joey from Full House.
Is this an American Girl doll or Uncle Joey from Full House?
I mean, you're not wrong.
For reference...
In conclusion...we're all old.
