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MissAGBear

Miss AG Bear (in Meet Miss AG Bear Outfit).

Miss AG Bear is a teddy bear that was sold by American Girl (under Pleasant Company) as a short-lived line from late 1994 to 1998.

The bear was marketed first as the mascot of American Girl Magazine and part of American Girl Gear, and later as an extension of the American Girl of Today line.

History[]

The bear came about due to a relationship between Pleasant Company and Steiff, a German-based plush toy company founded in 1880 and known for high-quality plush animals. While Steiff did not manufacture any bears for Pleasant Company, the company was known for creating some of the first released teddy bears and the body shape is similar to the style of jointed teddy bears initially popular from early and mid 20th century, which had long arms and firm shapes.

The bear first debuted in the Nov/Dec issue of American Girl Magazine, along with American Girl Gear.

Bear[]

Miss AG Bear is a 16" tall stuffed jointed bear. The bear has tan fur, low plush lighter cloth hand and foot pads, black safety button eyes, and an embroidered black nose, mouth, and pawpads. Joints attach at the head, arms, and legs.

The bear could be purchased with no clothing for $18.

Bear Outfits[]

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The backpack with the Meet Miss AG Bear Outfit.

Miss AG Bear had a total of eight outfits. Outfits could either be purchased separately or dressed on the bear for a higher cost--this was usually for $28 for the bear with one outfit. Only the Meet outfit was not available separately.

The outfits can be mistaken for American Girl of Today outfits (especially in secondary listings) but are shaped for the bear's dimensions and are slightly too large to fit properly on an 18" doll.

  • Meet Miss AG Bear Outfit: Consists of a maroon logo-print vest with gold buttons; denim skirt; bucket hat with logo trim and attached sunflower; non functional themed AG watch; a mini American Girl magazine; and a denim flap backpack with the American Girl logo embroidered on the flap. This outfit was not available separately. The outfit was similar to the first set of clothing for American Girl Gear and later the Mix and Match Outfit.
  • Warm-Up Outfit: Also known as Bear's Athlete Outfit. Released in 1997. Three piece pink and yellow warm up outfit: pink and yellow jacket, pink and yellow sweatpants, yellow tank top, and silver metal whistle. Retail cost was $16. Miss AG in the outfit was sold as Miss AG Bear Athlete. An American Girl Gear outfit for children matched the set.
  • Sailor Suit: A sailor outfit consisting of a red and white striped tank top, sailor collared navy jacket, navy skirt, and navy beret. Retail cost was likely $16.
  • Winter Parka: Also known as Bear's Parka Outfit. Purple quilted parka jacket, black knit pants, black knit turtle-neck shirt, purple knit ski cap, and purple knit mittens. Retail cost was $16. Miss AG in the outfit was sold as Miss AG Parka Bear. An American Girl Gear outfit for children that was part of a set of separates matched the set.
  • Miss AG Beach Bear Wear: Also known as Bear's Beach Gear. Black bathing suit with flower print and American Girl text logo, American Girl logo towel, sunglasses, and black and white striped visor. Retail cost was $14.
  • Satin Holiday P.J.'s: Also known as Bear's PJ Outfit. Red satin pajamas and bow headband. White piping on headband, shirt collar, and shirt hem. Three buttons on shirt. Functional pocket on chest with white stripe and a graphic. Retail cost was $16. Miss AG in the outfit was sold as Miss AG Pajama Bear. An American Girl Gear outfit for children matched the set.
  • Miss AG Bear Slumber Shirt: also known as Bear's Slumber Outfit. Turquoise nightshirt and headband. The set resembles the American Girl of Today Slumber Shirt. Retail cost was $10. Miss AG in the outfit was sold as Miss AG Z-z-z-z Bear.
  • Soft 'N Shiny Outfit: also known as Bear's Soft 'N Shiny Outfit. Pink satin shirt with rhinestone buttons, black felt jumper, and black headband. Set resembled items in American Girl Gear. Retail cost was $16. Miss AG in the outfit was sold as Miss Soft 'N Shiny AG Bear. An American Girl Gear outfit for children that was part of a set of separates matched the set.

As an American Girl Accessory[]

A miniature Miss AG Bear was sold with the Slumber Shirt and Mini Bear and later, the Bean Bag Chair, Bear and Games.

As Part of Isabel's Collection[]

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Mini Miss AG Bear with Isabel's Bed.

A miniature, modified AG Bear in the Slumber Shirt (with no headband) is sold as part of Isabel's Bed and Floral Dreams Bedding Set.

Trivia[]

  • Due to then-current federal toy safety regulations, Miss AG Bear products could not have Grin Pins included as a bonus with purchase.

See Also[]

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