The Ivy Ling doll.
The Ivy Ling doll was released in 2007. She is so far the only Best Friend to be released simultaneously with her Historical Character, Julie Albright.
Ivy Doll
- There are slight modifications to the eyes sockets.
- Skin: Light
- Hair: Black, straight, bangs, shoulder length
- Eyes: Brown
- Ivy has decal brown eyes, which are different from the standard brown used on most dolls. The only other doll that these have been used on is Samantha Parkington.
- Earrings: Ivy comes with gold studs in her ears; the earrings are removable. The size of the holes means that only specially made earrings will fit as the holes are bigger than a normal earring post. Ivy can wear all American Girl earrings.
Meet Outfit
Ivy doll with Good Luck, Ivy.
Ivy's meet outfit and accessories reflects the fashions of the era--cowl neck shirts, bright colors, calf boots, and denim.
Shirt
Colorful diamond print long sleeved knit shirt with a loose cowl neckline. Velcros up the back.
Pants
Green twill pants with contrast yellow stitching. Velcros at the waistband. Ivy comes with plastic wrapped around her legs to prevent leg staining from her pants while in her box.
Boots
Tan boots with decorative topstitching. Velcro up the back for ease of wear.
Panties
Chartreuse panties with a rainbow on the front.
Earrings
Removable gold-colored plastic stud earrings.
Meet Accessories
Ivy's Meet Accessories.
Beret
Soft raspberry-colored beret.
Denim purse
Denim purse that is looks like it was made of old jeans. Has patches and a ribbon strap.
Earrings
A pair of gold dangle earrings. They do not go into the ears directly; there are loops at the top and they are to be put on the gold studs that come with Ivy as dangles.
Coin
A replica of a Chinese coin.
Trivia
- Ivy was the first Asian character from the Historical Characters line, but not the first Asian character to have her own doll; Chou Spring Pearl (of the Girls of Many Lands line) and Jess Akiko McConnell (of the Girls of the Year line) preceded her.
- Ivy's hair is long at the start of Julie's series (at least waist length) and is cut short in Happy New Year, Julie!; American Girl gave the doll shoulder-length hair.
- Ivy has the smallest collection of any Best Friend.