World War II-Era Historical Character
Molly McIntire represents an American Girl historical character set on the 1943–1944 home front.
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Molly McIntire is a World War II-era American Girl historical character with distinctive glasses and braids. Her re-releases generate strong collector interest.

Molly McIntire represents an American Girl historical character set on the 1943–1944 home front.
The doll comes with items including the Meet Molly paperback book, round-frame glasses, beret, purse, hankie, necklace, and reproduction steel penny.
This 18-inch doll features movable head and limbs, vinyl construction, and synthetic modacrylic hair fiber.
The American Girl Molly McIntire Doll is an 18-inch World War II-era historical fashion doll with distinctive glasses, braids, movable head and limbs, and a detailed set of character accessories.
The editor praises the Molly McIntire doll for closely resembling the original 1986 design, featuring quality construction with detailed hair, clothing, and accessories, alongside the inclusion of the classic Meet Molly paperback book.
The reviewers highlight the high-quality materials and historical educational value of the reissued American Girl dolls, including Molly McIntire, noting that the dolls provide hours of imaginative play and are well-made despite being an investment.
While primarily a television review, the publication acknowledges Molly as a doll with a significant historical backstory that has helped build a lucrative empire, noting that while the stories are poignant, they tend to carefully avoid difficult real-world outcomes.
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| Attribute | Specification | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Accessories Included | Meet Molly paperback book, pair of round-frame silver metal glasses, red felt glasses case, dickey collar, black Mary Jane shoes, white ankle socks, white bloomer-style underwear, navy-blue felt beret, red hairbows, woven white hankie (with name embroidered), shiny red purse with shoulder strap, silver heart necklace, reproduction steel penny (in paper envelope) | |
| Age Range | 8+ | |
| Battery Required | No | |
| Doll Type | fashion doll | |
| Hair Type | modacrylic hair fiber (synthetic) | |
| Height | 18 in | in |
| Material | vinyl, cotton, plastic, modacrylic hair fiber | |
| Poseability | movable head and limbs | |
| Theme Or Character | Molly McIntire (historical character set during World War II/1943–1944 home front) | |
| Washable | Yes |

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