You know that moment when you see something and you just can’t resist that cringe urge? Or the laugh urge? I have those moments all the time while shopping online, especially eBay. You wouldn’t believe the messed-up dolls, goofs, and out-right fails I’ve seen. But since I put together a compilation for you, you’re going to have to.
*caution; Lots of satire in this post. Not appropriate for people with no sense of humor*
1. Attempted Murder?
American Girl Doll Lea Clark – TLC – Head, Hair in great condition “damaged body/ dog chewed body/head-hair in great condition”
Apparently this unfortunate GOTY 2016 Lea had a little run-in with a a dog. It looks to me like the dog won, because I don’t think even I could fix her without a new body, not to mention that she probably smells like dog slobber and her hand is chewed away. This doll was listed for $43.58 with two days left, but in all honesty, she’s worth around $25 tops.
2. Peg-Leg Patty
Pleasant Company~ American Girl~Doll Long Blonde Hair 2008′ *Missing leg* “Great Used for repair Condition. Doll is missing its right leg. Body has a spot on torso, as well as… ”
Technically there’s nothing really wrong with this Pre-Mattel Julie, except her missing leg, but the way the seller propped her up just screamed ‘Pirate’ to me. Where’s your parrot and treasure, Peg-Leg Patty?
3. A Little Over Done
American-Girl-Custom-Doll-OOAK-Dark-Skin-Pink-Hair-Blue-Eyes-EUC
You know those people who say dolls are creepy? Well, for once they’re right about this doll. I couldn’t help but cringe at her…those eyes, those eyebrows, that HAIR. And pink hearts on her cheeks? Is she supposed to be a barbie? It’ll be a miracle if this doll gets sold, believe me. Even my brother Perry thinks so…as he said,
”Ugh, is that a zombie doll? It’s so creepy.”
4. Not American Girl
American Girl Dolls Lot Pale Skin Blonde /Dark Skinned Brown Hair Doll & Scooter
NOT. AMERICAN. GIRL. I legit want to contact this seller and yell at them about how these are SO CLEARLY not AG, so please don’t market them as such. The necks of the dolls say ”BATTAT” and ”Madame Alexander”. Have you, dear anonymous eBay seller, no eyeballs??
I think a TV gameshow where people all try to list the same item on eBay different ways and whoever sell their item first wins. I’d totally watch that.
OH. WOW. THAT-THAT POOR LEA DOLL…. AND THAT CUSTOM FREAKED ME OUT…. SUCH A CREATIVE AND AWESOME POST!!! AHHH I WOULD TOTALLY WATCH A SHOW LIKE THAT!!!! 😀😂
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Haha! I KNOW! It legit looks like she was backstabbed, XD!
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LOL!! this is like… WEIRD.
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Especially the custom one!
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Yessss…
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The zombie doll . . . I freaked out when I saw her . . .
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I know….so creepy.
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HAHA, THESE ARE SO FUNNY!!! Wow, that one doll really looks creepy. That doll is going to give me nightmares!
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Haha, we’ll need a support group for everyone who’s been disturbed by that doll, lol!
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Haha! Yeah, that is actually kind of true… XD
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I was looking at the Lea doll on eBay a few days ago! XD I can’t believe people bided on her!
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Me neither! I suppose that you could fix her with a new arm and a new body, but that’d be pretty expensive. Who knows!
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I know! I guess her hair would be cute on another doll.
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I once saw a really cute #39 with a Lea wig, it looked great…but you’d essentially be paying $43 for a wig, so…..
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Yeah, that’s a lot of money for a wig. 😉
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🙂 Have you ever considered making a custom doll?
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Yes I have! 😀 I think it would be a lot of fun! 🙂
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It is! Although a little nerve-wracking, haha.
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Yep, that too! XD Do you want to make another custom?
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I do, probably with the Jess mold.
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Jess would make a really cute custom! 🙂
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Haha!! Those are hilarious! I think a TV show like that would be fun!
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Haha, I know! I wish there was a show like that…I wonder how that Lea would sell.
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This was hilarious!!!
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XD Thanks!
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LOL I’ve seen some of these! I always want to contact the owner when they get the name of a doll wrong or they say it’s AG when it’s not. I actually told my mom I should buy that Lea XD I’m pretty sure I can’t fix that doll LOL! (Plus I may have *cough* bought a different doll instead *cough*) I have quite a few people ask what Avery’s hand looks like under her cast, well, it looks like Lea’s chewed hand in that picture 😂😂😂 great post Natalie!
-Katie 🙂
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Me, too! There should be a club for that-eBay Listing Corrections Inc., XD. Well, I suppose you could try, but….I wouldn’t risk the $40! I think it’s really clever how Avery wears a bandage. Do you think you’ll ever get her arm replaced?
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LOL yes! There should be XD yeah, that’s what I was kinda thinking too, that doll ended up going for $60!!! I mean what the what?!? You could get a really nice used AG doll for that! Thanks 😊 I don’t think so… It would cost $45 and I would have to pay shipping for her to get there and stuff. Plus the Hospital isn’t very trust worthy, someone sent her doll there and they cut her doll’s hair! I also heard that it might not be your doll they send back to you.
-Katie 🙂
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😂😂😂 Wow, people have nerve to sell Lea like that! Hopefully she was like 30 bucks😂
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I know, haha.
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I do hope those dolls get bought by someone who can fix them!:) Also…why would someone claim those two dolls are AG when they aren’t ?
-Quinley
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Me, too! I’m guessing the owner just had zero idea what the dolls were and posted them as AG because AG dolls are popular.
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Okay then… Where do I start? 😂
It seems as though Lea’s been through a lot… (Not to mention she’s probably in Heaven by now…)
Personally, I kinda like Peg Legged Patty. She’d be cool for a disabled doll, if you know what I mean.
WOWZERS, SHE’S CREEPY!
Yeah, those definitely aren’t AG.
I would totally watch that show!
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Precisely. We’ll have to ask Lea to pray for us, XD.
Oooh, good idea! I just thought it was funny how she was propped up.
I KNOW! Would you like to join our support group for those who have been disturbed by the zombie doll?
Nope!
I would, too!
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Yeah. 😂
You’re right, though: the name certainly suits her…
Nah. 😂
Somebody should totally make that!
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🙂
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I actually purchased the Lea doll and sewed her back up.
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Really? Wow, Valentina, that’s amazing! I’d love to see pictures, if you wanted to email them to me at theamericangirlspot@gmail.com
~Natalie
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I think I would have tried to talk them down on the price of the Lea doll and tried to sew her back together.
One note: There are no Pre-Mattel Julie dolls. the transition was complete in 2002 and Julie released in 2007. Some heads can still have a PC mark because they wanted to use up existing stock.
http://americangirl.wikia.com/wiki/Pre-Mattel_Dolls
The non-AG listed as AG is annoying. I’m with you in wanting to contact the seller and call them out.
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I would have probably done that, if I had any money then , haha.
Really? I didn’t know, thanks for telling me, Xyra! I’ll have to correct that. 🙂
YES! I try to give them the benefit of the doubt, but sometimes it seems like they’re genuinely just being dishonest.
~Natalie
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