American Girl's Newest Doll is Homeless

I certainly hope most of that $95 is donated to support the homeless. Otherwise this is the most barefaced, shameful exploitation of people who are totally down on their luck. How about it, "American Girl"? Whose pocket is that $95 ending up in? Real homeless girls or fat, rich white folks?

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I'm surprised at the indignation over the price of the doll. I have no doubt many of those same people will think nothing about plunking down $70.00 for a video game that glamorizes violence and anti-social behavior. My daughter LOVED her American Girl dolls growing up and they really did teach her a lot about the way other girls lived. She's 13 now and while she doesn't play with them anymore, she can't bear the thought of giving any of them up since they were such a part of her childhood. She wants to keep them for her own children.

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$95 for a homeless doll? I wonder how many homeless are going to be able to afford a doll they can identify with. I think it's wrong to try and glorify an unfortunate circumstance like this. The manufacturer should be donating the proceeds to help reduce homelessness. But, that's just my opinion, and we all know what opinions are like.

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do you know how much those american dolls cost? they should lower the price so that a girl that is actually homeless can afford to have a doll that shares her lifestyle. How interesting Rich little girls that can actually afford the dolls can feel special about having a homeless doll. Sick!

Ps. The clothing should not look like lily pulitzer on the doll. this is very offensive and her hair, should not be so put together.

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Ironic, they want you to fork over $95 to teach your kid about homelessness, but it's actually bringing you one step closer to it (homelessness).If you wanted to learn about the homeless, visit shelters, actually helped someone out. I'm sure you could help at the least three people with the $95 you could've spent on the doll.

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People who complain about Dolls like this are the Problem.And the man who's 17 year old needed mental help after watching a film showing Islamic People killing kids and Women are the Problem They try and keep Their heads in the sand and the Kids head even deeper..Kids grow up watching shows on Tv were the kids in the show almost allways get what they want and everything ends with everyone happy and yes all these kids live in nice houses and have everything that a good many kids in real life do not.The only thing on Tv that is anything like the real life of most kids is the show Every body hates Chris.Now the Question is would you buy a doll who is suppose to be Homeless,Well more and more People are losing Homes and this country is quickly becoming like many countrys in the world were kids need to go beg in the streets for food.Their Parents can not afford to buy them a Doll Homeless or Not.

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Just another "ploy" to sell merchandise. This has to be the MOST STUPID thing I've ever heard of. You would think this company could have come up with something intelligent to sell. The doll is fine but the storyline??? I think it's up to the child that get's the doll what to make of her life, not adults. These people need to get a life!

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Another adorable blond haired doll....doesn't look at all homeless to me. What a joke.

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So we're teaching young girls about homelessness to the tune of $95? The doll isn't so bad- my question is how much of that money are they donating to charities helping the homeless?

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to hell with that...they need to come up with some sweet looking dolls that are life-like,or hollowgrams of hot women,or some kind of psyborg....so we men can have a our fun with them already...!.....REAL WOMEN ARE NOTHING BUT A REAL PAIN IN THE A**..!...at least this way we could be satisfied and not even bother witht real women...then they could make all their demands to the wall,or each other...!..we men deserve something good already,instead of these creepy-demanding-ungrateful women.

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I have already purchased this doll for my daughter for Christmas. It is on her list. What I think is great is that she does not even realize that Gwen is supposed to be homeless. Through Gwen's story, my daughter and I will be able to talk about the realities of life, including people who lose their jobs, have to use government assistance, etc. Lessons can be learned through this, and I believe the love she has for the doll will transfer to an understanding of a very important life lesson.

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i think this is a good idea but the should made her look more needy if she was in need of help .true it carries a good leason it can happen in a lot of ways .her name would never be sausha o

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What next, heroine chic?

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OK, I was homeless for like a year and a half. So was my daughter. We were both clean and nobody knew we had no where to go. This doll is accurate of that of a parent though homeless is still in care of her child and her hygene! Not all homeless people look like the ones on tv all dirty and smell. Some actually care about them selves and work hard at not being homeless anymore. And yes I would buy the doll for my child. I see nothing wrong with teaching my children about all things in life. and homelessness right now is bad. and because i was there I feel for the ones that work really hard and dont get any help for workign hard. I never had anything handed to me. In homeless shelters I watched many people do nothing not work and churches get them an apartment while they sit back and smoke crack or do heroine. Its very sad so people dont get the help they need. We all need tolerance.

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Whats next? A trailer trash doll? A redneck woman doll? Or how about a single mom working class doll that has to work three jobs just to make ends meet.

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Anyone not liking this doll is probably Republican and much like turning a blind eye to global warming, etc. etc., would rather not be shown life as it is today after the last regime. I applaud the doll's creation as it pushes reality under people's noses. This is a sad truth in today's society - as for the cost, I'd sure hope a portion of that money goes towards helping those in tent cities and those homeless - this doll can open up such dialogue with your kids and aid in teaching an appreciation for what one has now and that helping your neighbor is part of being a good person. I mean really one can conclude to NOT buy this would mean one isn't very Christian because doesn't the Bible say something about doing unto others as you would have them do unto you and loving they neighbor - so not to buy it makes you, well, not a very good Christian, pretty un-American actually. LOL ; - )

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homeless people do wash, you know, they find washrooms and use sinks. when i was little there was a doll called poor pitiful pearl. she had a tear and patched clothes. it is a way to teach children empathy and explain some situations they may see on the street. the happily ever after does not exist and we cannot cocoon children anymore. the sooner they know the truth about things without scaring them the better they're able to cope with situations that pop up

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Who the fk said this doll was a teaching tool or a political message?? It's one girl's story in a long line of other girl's stories that contribute to the American Girl series.
I don't see anyone trying to turn Oscar the grouch a political statement. Well, maybe not until AOL writes a story about it...
A doll is a doll, people.

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homeless people wish they lookes this good....what was american girl thinking....and i agree with one of the writers....donate the money to feed the homeless....just another ploy to make money....shame on you.....

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