Madame Alexander Dolls

For Collecting, For Fun, You Can’t Beat Madame Alexander Dolls

Madame Alexander Dolls has a history that dates back over 80 years ago. The Alexander Doll company was founded by Madame Beatrice Alexander Behrman. Raised in the first doll hospital in America, run by her father, Madame Alexander fell in love with dolls. Naturally, this led to the creation of her very own line of dolls known today as Madame Alexander Dolls.

Madame Alexander accomplished a number of firsts in the doll industry. She was the first to produce a doll based on a licensed character, the first to introduce feature baby dolls, and the first to create dolls in honor of living people. Another remarkable first was her introduction of the first full figured fashion doll with haute couture clothing. Madame Alexander dolls are known world-wide for their high quality and attention to detail.

This year alone Madame Alexander Dolls received several awards for their dolls. Wooden Wendy was recognized for innovation in design, being a wooden doll with nine points of articulation; and Olivia Saves the Circus set of dolls were honored with the prestigious Platinum Seal from the Oppenheim Toy Portfolio.

There are a full line of Madame Alexander dolls: collectible dolls, baby dolls and play dolls. New releases from Madame Alexander this year include Harriet the Spy, Olivia Goes to School, My Three Little Kittens, Wendy Ann Felt, and Olivia and the Missing Toy Set, just to name a few. There’s always something new and exciting coming from Alexander Dolls.

How much do you know about Madame Alexander Dolls?

Take this quick quiz to see how much you know about Madame Alexander Dolls.

1. What was the first licensed character doll created by Madame Alexander Dolls?

2. What is the name of the first full figured fashion doll that Madame Alexander Dolls introduced?

3. In 2002 what company manufactured and distributed miniatures of traditional Madame Alexander Dolls?

4. What character did Madame Alexander Dolls introduce in their Wizard of Oz series to confirm that the Wicked Witch of the East is dead?

5. What year did Madame Alexander Dolls add Sesame Street to their product line?

Answers:

1. Scarlett, from Gone With the Wind, was the first ever licensed character doll.

2. Cissy was the first full figured fashion doll, complete with haute couture outfits.

3. McDonalds manufactured and distributed miniature versions of Madame Alexander Dolls with Happy Meals.

4. The Coroner was introduced, with a lavender tunic, official blue robe, and hat of office, to present the Wicked Witch of the East’s death certificate.

5. Sesame Street made its first appearance in the Madame Alexander line of dolls in 2004.

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