American Girl Doll Collection Tour Part 1: Samantha / Pleasant Company Display

[@drwiley8534]

It's so cool to see your collection and all of the knowledge you have about early AG! I am a Bratz collector at heart but I have my childhood Julie. Watching your videos has tempted me to pull her out and restore her to her original glory. Your displays and attention to detail is inspiring 💕♥️

[@idreamofjonny]

Thank you so much! You should definitely restore Julie. Her hair is probably the easiest of all to restore. I got Julie not too long ago and I love her!

[@joannewall5499]

I love Julie, she’s my fave American girl

[@starryeyeschick]

I can’t believe 35th anniversary Samantha was your first Samantha! I’ve been collecting for years, but watching your channel always has me dumbstruck - I didn’t know about all of the variations of Samantha purses, brooches, etc. Your collection is a literal museum, and I’m glad to see you making videos of it. Your 1987 Samantha is my favorite, and I must have a preference for 1987 dolls since my Kirsten is from 1987. I love that face! I would love a Gotz prototype as well.

[@karacoconutag]

That Belinda doll blew my mind a little bit! 😂 She kinda looks like Samantha as a toddler or something. Beautiful collection!

[@Agstar91]

I love always seeing your collection but it's nice to see it more in depth! My favorite one (face wise) of your collection is the 1987 on the third shelf with the "army"! She has just the sweetest face!

[@idreamofjonny]

Aw thanks so much! Isn’t she amazing? I knew I had to have her the minute I saw her 🥰

[@interpolrox89]

That #230 signed Samantha is the most beautiful Samantha I have ever seen! Definitely a prize.

[@nanasewdear]

Beautiful collection Jonathan, and your enthusiasm is contagious.

[@idreamofjonny]

Thank you so much - I appreciate that 💜

[@Inky1313Starlight]

I love how you have everything displayed! I'm hoping at some point I can get my display looking as nice, but I want to build individual rooms so it's taking me a minute to figure that out. Also I have cats who are gremlins- I had to buy them their own doll bed because they kept knocking the dolls out of the way to steal theirs.

[@idreamofjonny]

Thank you! I wanna do a dollhouse display someday hopefully! Whose bed did the cats get? 😂

[@Inky1313Starlight]

@@idreamofjonny They got a cheap IKEA doll bed with a TLC AG mattress but that doesn't stop them from sleeping on Josefina's and Marie-Grace/Cecile's beds every chance they get.

[@julbird2115]

The 1984 Gotz hard-bodied doll was so fascinating to learn about! Thank you sharing.

[@Thialeana]

I have learn so much from your videos. Especially your Kirsten one. I had no idea my childhood Kirsten was gold mine until I watched your video. :) I love your Samantha collection too!

[@idreamofjonny]

Thank you so much! I’m trying to share as much of my knowledge as possible!

[@melangellperry5984]

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, you should write a book about these dolls, variations, how to tell different years. Most of us don’t know any if this stuff. Your Samantha collection is beautiful! I enjoyed seeing your Göetz dolls, especially the hard bodied doll. Very interesting.

[@idreamofjonny]

Thanks so much! I started an online collectors guide that I’ll hopefully finish one day. I would love to write a book but I doubt I’d find a publisher. Hopefully I can finish the guide though!

[@youngandrestlessjean3634]

Your story really resonates with me. I was born in 91' and as such; AG was a big part of my childhood. I flipped through those 90s catalogs over and over and over. All I ever wanted was the OG Felicity doll with her entire collection. My mom didn't understand that I was already a history nerd and that I didn't want the girl of today, but that is still what she got me anyway lol. So I was gifted my first doll Christmas of 1999. She was a girl of today doll with sandy blonde hair and big brown eyes. I don't remember her number exactly. She was in the red leather meet dress, with the doc martens, and black turtleneck. I received a husky, red snowsuit, and a dog sled with her as well. I still have the original dog sled to this day that I use in my christmas display. That last 90s, christmas was perfection, though. My second doll was Kailey, and I also adored her. Unfortunately, I left my two dolls in storage at my grandparents, where they accidentally gave them away (so bummed). On a fun and brighter note, I now have young daughters of my own who are new little AG fans, and my girls have dolls: Joss, Kira, and #55. We have Kira's tent, and Courtney's bunk bed and both sets are so adorable. Now I can live out my AG wishlist through them, haha. Like you, I just bought an OG Felicity and also her blue christmas dress, which I am so excited to unbox. My middle still wants Rebecca Rubin, and I also would like to gift Marie Grace to my youngest. I'm hoping to one day buy another Kailey doll and just pretend that she was never lost, lol. My original pleasant company doll may be long gone for now, but there is always ebay, thNk god 🙏 lol.🎉 That is why the Nicki and Isabel twins are freaking me out. I was their age 99 and received my first AG doll in 99. Your Samantha collection is a mash of "I'm not worthy"//chefs kiss* American Girl extravaganza, and I am all for it.

[@firecracker3911]

Finally! It’s a beautiful collection and I am so happy that you display the dolls and share with us! I really love the books and read them often. It all brings me a lot of joy.

[@idreamofjonny]

Thanks so much! I still need to re-read all the books, but I’m waiting for the right time (for some weird reason)!

[@candaceschwartz1520]

I absolutely love your videos. I learn so much. I am not a historical collector but I still enjoy all of the background information you provide in each video. You have inspired me to collect the Girl of Today dolls and accessories. I am a modern AG collector but appreciate the thought and care Pleasant Company put into these dolls so I am out here trying to collect all the early Pleasant Company Girl of Today things. Thank you for sharing your collection and I look forward to all of your future videos.

[@idreamofjonny]

Thanks so much Candace! Girl of Today is SO fun to collect. I feel like they got so creative with that line and there’s something for everyone. I’ve been very slowly building a Girl of Today collection and the pieces are so detailed and high quality!

[@joannewall5499]

Your collection is awesome, I wonder did pleasant Rolland keep the number 1 dolls

[@idreamofjonny]

Thanks! The number 1 dolls sold at auction in the summer of 2021 right before i got into dolls (it’s my biggest collecting regret.) So all the #1s are owned by collectors!

[@joannewall5499]

@@idreamofjonny aww really, such a shame really

[@idreamofjonny]

I want a #1 so bad 😭

[@alisonmcgregor2002]

@@idreamofjonny i feel like the chance of owning a #1 for either of the dolls is really slim unfortunately 🙁

[@thelittlehugenots]

What a beautiful collection. Great video 👍❤️👍

[@idreamofjonny]

Thanks a million!

[@thelittlehugenots]

@@idreamofjonny your welcome

[@laurenmendoza4371]

I have a Gotz 18 in doll from the 90s and she is with my other PC and AG girls on display. Love love love her! It’s great when people notice her and are like oh she’s a different doll, but she’s so cute etc., mean while, I’m thinking yep she’s adorable ❤ I lived in West Germany in the 80s with my family (Army kiddo) and doll collecting for any age is just common there. I have always loved dolls, but those PC catalogs made me into the adult collector I am today 🥰

[@ScarlettOcean92]

I completely agree with you about the doll at 22:22. She is the most beautiful Samantha doll you have. I don't know what it is about her. It never occurred to me that all dolls look a little bit different - but something about the face shape and the eyes and the bangs make her the prettiest. If I had to pick one off your shelf to keep, it would be that one!

[@The_Alexandra_B]

Samantha is my girl! Thanks for sharing your collection with us.

[@emiliasotolongo8803]

I am spending my mono recovery re-reading all my books, (probably haven't read them in 27 years), and what shocked me so much was how much the ILLUSTRATIONS triggered deep buried memories I had completely forgotten about. You should definitely re-read them!!! It's been SO much fun! Even books where I totally forgot the plot, illustrations just unlocked memories I didn't know I had!

[@Tinytornado05]

I love your Samantha collection! It’s so cool and I love hearing you talk about it and tell us all your cool facts about pleasant company. I definitely understand why you have multiple of each doll because all those Samantha’s look different from each other and I can’t wait to see part 2. Congratulations on 100k subscribers, you deserve it!

[@idreamofjonny]

Thanks so much Maria, I appreciate it!

[@pamelagilbert8077]

very interesting video, I didn't realize there were so many Samantha dolls, what a fabulous collection you have, love that gorgeous wardrobe and the beautiful clothes in it*******

[@melaniem5971]

Amazing how they all have their own look!

[@dianaalmazan69]

Very Interesting! Can't wait to see your Molly collection!

[@idreamofjonny]

Thank you so much! It’s coming soon!

[@robinkrueger5977]

I really love how you have everything on display! It's cool how you can just go look at it if you want to! It's not hidden away! All of your dolls are so cute! Thanks for another great video! I have learned so much from you! Thank you!❤️

[@idreamofjonny]

Thanks Robin! I try and have as much on display as I can. I don’t generally like to have things in storage, but there is the odd mint first edition thing that needs to be preserved heh 😅

[@robinkrueger5977]

@@idreamofjonny you are very welcome! Yes you have to keep your treasures safe!😉😃

[@Lavender_Aura_Collects]

Aweomse video and amazing collection! I love the educational / historical preservation aspect of your collection - it’s really neat! A white body Samantha is on my dream doll list. I love her light brown hair, and the long bangs are my favorite! I really wanted a Samantha doll a while ago, and then when I learned how much variation exists among Samanthas, I knew I would really have to take my time to pick out the perfect one, especially since I plan to just have a single version of her (it’s part of how I limit myself - we all have are little parameters I suppose - so I don’t “allow” myself to have duplicates). Can’t wait to see the rest of your collection!!!!

[@idreamofjonny]

Thanks a million! Definitely take your time finding the right Samantha then. Every single one is different, especially the white body ones. Unless you know you’ve found the perfect one, you can always hold out for a good deal and sell her if you don’t like her. Reasonably priced white bodies still sell really fast. I hope you find her soon 💜

[@Lavender_Aura_Collects]

@@idreamofjonny Thanks so much! That’s great advice. Yeah I’m basically waiting until I find the one that just stops my heart - and I did see one like that last year, but I got several new dolls in the last half of the year and just felt a bit overwhelmed by the prospect of making room for another new doll, so I decided to wait. Also, I thankfully get very very attached to my dolls, so I know once I find the right one and get her home, she’ll be it. I don’t find myself wavering and replacing dolls, which works well for me and my collecting style, since I really enjoy a smaller collection. I currently hav 17, and that’s definitely enough for me right now. Any tips for things to be wary of as a first time white-body purchaser?

[@Sewmuchpink13]

I’ve probably watched this video 10,000 times at this point. I am obsessed! I am also a huge Samantha fan!

[@natalierosario7763]

Loveee your collection! Thanks for sharing. This video was very informative & it was so awesome to see the “Romina(?)” doll. So beautiful!

[@idreamofjonny]

Thanks so much Natalie! I’m so glad you like it!

[@AmbrosiasDollhouse]

This is my first time seeing your channel! First of all I immediately subscribed! Your display is phenomenal!!!!🌟✨🌟✨🌟✨♥️

[@bellaboo8952]

Omg! i love your doll collection! I love the way you have it displayed too! I loved learning about the earliest dolls! Thank you for sharing that information with us!!

[@idreamofjonny]

Thank you so much! I’m glad you like it ☺️

[@MuffyMay]

I've been looking forward to your collection videos and dang what a stunning collection it is!!! 😍 Thanks so much for sharing!

[@idreamofjonny]

Thanks so much - I really appreciate it! 💜

[@PiNkSpRinkLe1]

You have a wonderful flair for display. I would hire you for a window dresser in a second. Beautiful.

[@agnesmoore6917]

I never realized each Samantha doll would have different hair and faces.

[@jvogel4943]

Your collection is sos cool! Makes me want to get some shelves!

[@idreamofjonny]

Thank you so much! You should do it!

[@americangirldolls2874]

My molly’s bangs are like that too and when they aren’t brushed to the side they make a straight line across her glasses and it covers her eyes 😅

[@idreamofjonny]

The longer, the better, I say! They still look cute with short bangs, but I just really love a doll with huge bangs 🥰

[@stephaniefriend9912]

i love your videos & you have taught me so much about these dolls ❤️thank you for explaining & all the detail. Greatly appreciated

[@Amelia-tw5jf]

OMG been DYING for this video!!! So excited to watch.

[@idreamofjonny]

Hooray, thanks so much!

[@alisonmcgregor2002]

i love samantha so much, she is one of my favorite historical characters. i think the one i like the most out of ur display would probably be the samantha to the left of the 1984 gotz hard body doll. i think the gotz dolls are a little creepy for some reason, lol. like, the 1984 hard body one creeps me out a tiny bit, even though her and samantha basically have the same face shape and stuff. i think it’s just the fact that she has a hard body (a very weird and creepy looking body, for some reason) or something lol😂the other gotz doll is pretty funny looking though. she’s not that creepy, she’s just funny. honestly, she looks like samantha as a toddler lol. and her face kinda looks like that she didn’t smile for the camera or like, having the camera flash in her face or something. there are many ways to describe the expression on her face honestly 😂😂😂

[@idreamofjonny]

Götz dolls are definitely an acquired taste but I love them! Your favorite Samantha is such a great doll. I love her so much and she’s a big reason I love the 87 dolls 🥰

[@myamericangirldoll2020]

My dream display...

[@idreamofjonny]

Thank you! Mine too 🥰

[@angelsdreamgalleries]

Beautiful! 😍😍😍

[@idreamofjonny]

Thank you so much! ❤️

[@alovelymoment]

Amazing collection! I have learned so much from you and keep all the info in mind when looking for things for my collection ❤

[@idreamofjonny]

I love that! Thank you so much!

[@monsterhighforeverafter7206]

Ahhhh I’ve been waiting for thisss!!!

[@idreamofjonny]

Thanks!! This is just the beginning!

[@urdadswetdream4125]

im so jealous of your collection oml pls make a part 2 im begging

[@idreamofjonny]

More parts are already on the way!

[@cartoonygothica]

It was incredible to see that many dolls of the same character, plus the doll that inspired American Doll! Is the reason you leave your top shelf Samantha without a dress on to show off the signature? I wonder why the 18-inch dolls have cloth bodies with vinyl head and limbs, instead of having the entire body made of vinyl. I feel like the dolls would be more durable, at least more waterproof, if their bodies were made entirely of vinyl.

[@clairewatkins1720]

Truly an amazing collection! 😊

[@lindaschreiner8676]

Loved your video. Good information too.

[@brutallyhonestdollreviews]

Amazing collection! Love from the Netherlands 😘

[@kimberlyzuluaga]

I always wish there was an American girl museum I'd legit pay to go to ur house on a tour haha

[@buffmontana4203]

Great video and you should be very very proud of your collection and your knowledge to go with it. I grabbed my Samantha to "play along". Mine is later PC version. I don't think her tooth is chipped but there is a gap and her hair is darker with soft eyelashes. But love her all the same. On all of your Samanthas is the PC stamp the same?

[@idreamofjonny]

Aw thanks, I really appreciate that! That’s so fun your Samantha got to hang out too. I’m gonna do a separate video on neck stamps eventually, but there is an enormous amount of variation in neck stamps and not many of my dolls have exact matches to another. They used multiple stamps within the same batch of dolls, so they’re not a perfect indicator of manufacturing date usually. I usually go by wig, teeth, and eyes 😊

[@justdreamstudios]

So cute!

[@Paradespc]

Someday add in a quick tutorial for perfect hair bows. The Sams look so pretty

[@idreamofjonny]

I’m going to! I get this request more often than you’d think!

[@kimberlyzuluaga]

I loved this video thank u for sharing

[@reeset2198]

A large, hard cover book with photography and text. That is what you should do. Barbie has tons of such books out there that aren't half as interesting as this would be. A history of the company, the founder, the books, the dolls and what they meant to people... that would be incredible!

[@Margo_Michelle_Style]

This is awesome

[@fatimaazam6108]

Hi 👋, Great video very educational as well❤ .I really can appreciate your love for AG Pleasant Co.Samantha Parkington doll's. Your Samantha Collection is Gorgeous❤❤❤.I have an early 1980's Samantha,got her on E-Bay however she wasn't as described.When i received her her limbs are very loose & her hair need's TLC. I'm debating sending her off to AG Doll Hospital/ AG Doll Care Center🙃.Bcuz since she is a rare Samantha vintage I'm afraid something will be changed or done to her that I wouldn't want done?😮 I'd love to hear your opinion on sending a vintage AG PC Doll to AG Hospital??? Really like to know your opinion on this issue,Thankyou. Best Regards, 💕 Lisa

[@maryooliss]

Hi Jonny! I love this video and have rewatched it a few times! Do you know anything about outfits without tags? I recently purchased a large lot, and most of the clothes have 1989 tags, but some have no tags. They look very authentic compared to the few which are duplicates to my collection. Have you experienced this?

[@tinmanlover1994]

So 35th anniversary Samantha was your 1st doll thats so cool. Do you have the other 35th anniversary dolls?

[@PheonixStarsx]

I have a our generation doll and in the future I want a Samantha doll

[@tinmanlover1994]

I love Your Samantha Army

[@beatriz9293]

I bought a Samantha 2014 doll on eBay but she has the 1986 dress?? Is that right? Cause online 2014 Samantha doll has a pink dress. 🤷🏻‍♀️🤷🏻‍♀️

[@americangirldollcarlysdoll631]

What kind of shelving display do y use? Where do u get ur shelves

[@agnesmoore6917]

Does anyone know how to find out what codes on accessory boxes mean...I'm boxing up all my stuff and have boxes but not sure what goes in each box

[@queenjesslove]

I have a 1987 white body Samantha and a 1997 Josefina, both with PC imprint on neck. Wish i coukd find them a good hone 😫

[@tinmanlover1994]

You need to close the trunks so that Your dolls clothes don't yellow over time

[@tinmanlover1994]

Im dreaming of owning a white body doll mom said i should get Samantha first and then the other 2

[@tinmanlover1994]

You need to Get Nellie so that you can complete your Samantha collocton. You can't have Samantha without her sister Nellie

[@jameshamer481]

Love your videos! How long have you and your partner been together? My husband and I have been together for 38 yrs. That's along time for a gay male couple! Also my sister lives in North Carolina, North of Charlotte, it's beautiful there but please be careful as the maga are very strong in that state.

[@idreamofjonny]

Thanks! It's been almost 20 years which is kinda crazy. NC has changed a lot, but unfortunately there are assholes everywhere, even where we moved from. I'm basically just wanting to live in the woods at this point LOL Congrats on 38 years, that's awesome!

[@RachelAnderson-j7i]

Omg I am a twen

[@lynn543]

You are a cutie