Aurora #Giveaway US & #Canada Raggedy Ann and Raggedy Andy Dolls

I think that most of us can remember Raggedy Ann and Raggedy Andy growing up. In fact these beloved characters are ones that not only I can remember growing up with, but characters that my mom shared with me, ones that she also loved as a young girl. I had my own set of Raggedy Ann and Raggedy Andy dolls that my mom and grandma had given to me, then when I had my daughter, my mom got a large Raggedy Ann doll for my daughter. So I guess you can say that we have kept the tradition of having these lovable characters in our family and sharing the love and the story books about these adorable dolls with our children. Raggedy Ann and Raggedy Andy were originally created in 1918 by a man named Johnny Gruelle who had made these memorable dolls for his daughter. I think what I loved most about the story behind the characters growing up is that Raggedy Ann came to when Gruelle pulled the poems, “The Raggedy Man” and “Little Orphan Annie” together to come up with the characters. Personally, I grew up loving the story of Annie so I adored and appreciated the characters. Little did I truly know the complete story behind the line of lovable dolls until I had kids of my own. Gruelle had made the dolls for his daughter, who, at the age of 13, passed away after being vaccinated with the smallpox vaccine at school with out her parents consent. Gruelle blamed the vaccine for his daughters death and used the Raggedy Ann doll as a symbol for the anti-vaccination movement. After learning the whole story behind these memorable and collectible dolls, I became more appreciative of the story behind these dolls. Well, recently the wonderful people from Aurora decided to bring the dolls back to life, so that parents can once again share the passion and love for these dolls with their own children. I was sent a Raggedy Ann Fancy Pal for review. I love that with all of the dolls from the new line, they keep that classic look that we all remember, but offer different products so that you can share the love for these dolls in a few different ways. Since we already have the full size dolls, I chose the Fancy Pals, so that not only will my daughter have a smaller version of Raggedy Ann, but she can also take her smaller Raggedy Ann doll along with her. Well to celebrate the new line of Raggedy Ann and Raggedy Andy dolls that have recently been released, the wonderful people from Aurora World would like to give one of my amazing readers their choice of doll from the Raggedy Ann and Raggedy Andy line of dolls!!!

Open to US & Canada

a Rafflecopter giveaway

This was not a paid post and honest/original opinions were used and they are my own. Thank you to the company and/or pr agency who supplied the product for review and giveaway.

121 Comments

  1. DEBIJOT
    August 30, 2012 / 4:36 am

    Raggedy Ann 25"

  2. Dominique
    August 30, 2012 / 5:18 am

    I think I would choose the Raggedy Ann Fancy Pal- Scrunchy if I won.(Nikki Marie on rafflecopter)couponcookie at gmail dot com

  3. Dominique
    August 30, 2012 / 6:35 am

    Entered: Kohl's(Nikki Marie on rafflecopter)couponcookie at gmail dot com

  4. Dominique
    August 30, 2012 / 6:36 am

    Entered: BIC(Nikki Marie on rafflecopter)couponcookie at gmail dot com

  5. Dominique
    August 30, 2012 / 6:36 am

    Entered: Educational Products Inc(Nikki Marie on rafflecopter)couponcookie at gmail dot com

  6. Janet W.
    August 30, 2012 / 9:50 am

    I like the 12" RAGGEDY ANDY CLASSIC – MEDIUM .

  7. Joan B
    August 30, 2012 / 11:44 am

    I would probably get the Raggedy Ann and Andy, Classic X-Large. It would be quite funny to see my 18 month old granddaugther try to walk around with them. But the again, she loves to dance and now she would have two dance partners.

  8. Anonymous
    August 30, 2012 / 12:07 pm

    These dolls sure bring back memories! I bet my son would love a Raggedy Andy doll. I'd love to keep the tradition alive!

  9. Lloyd Family
    August 30, 2012 / 1:52 pm

    i would choose the 16 in raggedy annjenny lloyd

  10. Lloyd Family
    August 30, 2012 / 1:56 pm

    i entered the beyond bedding, kohls and jeep stroller giveawayjenny lloyd

  11. Jessica B.
    August 30, 2012 / 4:59 pm

    I would get raggedy andy for my son.

  12. Laura Jacobson
    August 30, 2012 / 5:19 pm

    Oh I love the 7" RAGGEDY ANN FANCY PAL – BUTTERFLY!landfjacobson @ charter.net

  13. JLin
    August 30, 2012 / 5:58 pm

    16" RAGGEDY ANN CLASSIC – LARGE

  14. Amy O
    August 30, 2012 / 8:02 pm

    I like the 16" RAGGEDY ANN CLASSIC – LARGE

  15. Amy O
    August 30, 2012 / 8:03 pm

    Entered Thermos giveaway

  16. Amy O
    August 30, 2012 / 8:08 pm

    Entered Kohls giveaway

  17. scottsgal
    August 31, 2012 / 12:16 am

    16' RAGGEDY Annmsboatgal at aol.com

  18. scottsgal
    August 31, 2012 / 12:16 am

    entered kohlsmsboatgal at aol.com

  19. scottsgal
    August 31, 2012 / 12:17 am

    entered bicmsboatgal at aol.com

  20. scottsgal
    August 31, 2012 / 12:17 am

    entered thermosmsboatgal at aol.com

  21. Amy W.
    August 31, 2012 / 1:10 am

    I would choose the Raggedy Ann Fancy Pal- Butterfly. cwitherstine at zoominternet dot net

  22. Amy W.
    August 31, 2012 / 1:10 am

    I entered the Bare Fruit giveaway. cwitherstine at zoominternet dot net

  23. Amy W.
    August 31, 2012 / 1:11 am

    I entered the Jeep Stroller giveaway. cwitherstine at zoomintenet dot net

  24. Amy W.
    August 31, 2012 / 1:12 am

    I entered the Logitech giveaway. cwitherstine at zoominternet dot net

  25. Amy W.
    August 31, 2012 / 1:13 am

    I commented on the Resource Natural Spring Water post. cwitherstine at zoominternet dot net

  26. Colleen M
    August 31, 2012 / 5:43 am

    I would choose their 16" Raggedy Ann Classic – Large. Brings back many fond memories!colljerr at comcast dot net

  27. Colleen M
    August 31, 2012 / 5:44 am

    Entered your Thermos giveaway.colljerr at comcast dot net

  28. Colleen M
    August 31, 2012 / 5:45 am

    Entered your Beyond Bedding giveaway.colljerr at comcast dot net

  29. Amy W.
    August 31, 2012 / 11:56 am

    I entered the First Years Feeding Seat giveaway. cwitherstine at zoominternet dot net

  30. Amy W.
    August 31, 2012 / 11:57 am

    I commented on the Lorax Activity sheet post. cwitherstine at zoominternet dot net

  31. Amy O
    August 31, 2012 / 6:56 pm

    I entered the Beyond bedding giveaway

  32. ellen_levickis
    August 31, 2012 / 11:51 pm

    16" RAGGEDY ANDY CLASSIC – LARGE

  33. ellen_levickis
    August 31, 2012 / 11:52 pm

    entered the Thermos giveaway

  34. Amy W.
    September 1, 2012 / 2:20 pm

    I entered the Tiny Love giveaway. cwitherstine at zoominternet dot net

  35. amy beth marantino
    September 2, 2012 / 9:52 am

    i would choose 16" RAGGEDY ANN CLASSIC – LARGE

  36. Frugal Tumbleweed Acres
    September 2, 2012 / 12:12 pm

    I like the 16" Classic Large Raggedy Ann.gourdsrmylife(at)yahoo(dot)com

  37. Heather R
    September 2, 2012 / 7:04 pm

    entered School Supplies Pack from Educational Products Inc!thransom@gmail.com

  38. Cassandra Eastman
    September 2, 2012 / 8:15 pm

    I'd choose the 16" RAGGEDY ANN CLASSIC – LARGE!

  39. Lloyd Family
    September 2, 2012 / 9:57 pm

    i entered the school supplies from EPI giveaway jenny lloyd

  40. Jenny Crackedcorn
    September 2, 2012 / 10:41 pm

    25" RAGGEDY ANN CLASSIC – X-LARGE

  41. Tara McCarthy
    September 3, 2012 / 1:57 am

    16" RAGGEDY ANN CLASSIC – LARGE

  42. Amy W.
    September 3, 2012 / 2:33 am

    I entered the Blankz giveaway. cwitherstine at zoominternet dot net

  43. Amy W.
    September 3, 2012 / 2:34 am

    I commented on the Meet Caroline Abbott post. cwitherstine at zoominternet dot net

  44. Colleen M
    September 3, 2012 / 7:58 am

    Entered your Kolcraft giveaway.colljerr at comcast dot net

  45. Amy W.
    September 3, 2012 / 12:11 pm

    I entered the Kolcraft giveaway. cwitherstine at zoominternet dot net

  46. River
    September 3, 2012 / 7:52 pm

    I like the large classic raggedy annRiversdream47 (@) gmail (.) com

  47. Becky
    September 3, 2012 / 9:45 pm

    I would choose the 16" Raggedy Ann.Thanks!

  48. lisa
    September 3, 2012 / 11:36 pm

    16" raggedy ann dollmountainlaureldreams.blogspot.com

  49. ksceviour
    September 4, 2012 / 12:35 am

    I would choose the 25" RAGGEDY ANN CLASSIC – X-LARGEksceviour at hotmail dot com

  50. Happy Chinadoll
    September 4, 2012 / 4:00 am

    Like the small classic Reggedy Ann Doll

  51. Elaine Bolduc
    September 4, 2012 / 5:51 am

    i would choose 25" RAGGEDY ANN CLASSIC – X-LARGE

  52. dfraley3
    September 4, 2012 / 8:52 am

    I'd pick 12" RAGGEDY ANDY CLASSIC – MEDIUM.

  53. dfraley3
    September 4, 2012 / 8:55 am

    I entered $50 Kohl's giveawaycrochet4hats[at]gmail[dot]com

  54. Tammy D
    September 4, 2012 / 10:46 am

    Id choose the 12" RAGGEDY ANN CLASSIC – MEDIUM

  55. Amy W.
    September 4, 2012 / 5:14 pm

    I entered the School Supplies giveaway. cwitherstine at zoominternet dot net

  56. AnnaZed
    September 4, 2012 / 11:27 pm

    We would pick the 12" RAGGEDY ANN CLASSIC – MEDIUMProduct #15411Just a note: The Rafflecopter calls me 'Margot' since it is accessing my facebook where I am 'Margot Core'; the Rafflecopter connects to this email: annazed10 (at) yahoo (dot) com

  57. AnnaZed
    September 4, 2012 / 11:47 pm

    I have your button on my 'Great Giveaway Sites' list on my blog here: http://fanmailfromsomeflounder.blogspot.com/Just a note: The Rafflecopter calls me 'Margot' since it is accessing my facebook where I am 'Margot Core'; the Rafflecopter connects to this email: annazed10 (at) yahoo (dot) com

  58. Amy W.
    September 5, 2012 / 3:10 pm

    I entered the BIC giveaway. cwitherstine at zoominternet dot net

  59. C.R.
    September 6, 2012 / 3:30 pm

    12" classic ann

  60. Amy W.
    September 7, 2012 / 12:47 pm

    I entered the Sam's Club giveaway. cwitherstine at zoominternet dot net

  61. Amy W.
    September 7, 2012 / 12:48 pm

    I commented on the Kidoozie Picnic Basket post. cwitherstine at zoominternet dot net

  62. marbles999
    September 7, 2012 / 8:34 pm

    I would probably choose the 12" RAGGEDY ANN CLASSIC – MEDIUM doll.

  63. Amy W.
    September 8, 2012 / 4:38 pm

    I entered the Kohl's giveaway. cwitherstine at zoominternet dot net

  64. Amy W.
    September 8, 2012 / 4:39 pm

    I commented on the Back to School with Skechers post. cwitherstine at zoominternet dot net

  65. Tennille Fraser
    September 9, 2012 / 4:28 am

    I liked the 16 inch size of both—I think they always need to come in pairs 🙂

  66. Amy W.
    September 9, 2012 / 12:18 pm

    I commented on the Baby Brezza post. cwitherstine at zoominternet dot net

  67. Amy W.
    September 10, 2012 / 11:19 am

    I commented on the Hearts 4 Hearts post. cwitherstine at zoominternet dot net

  68. Jemima Puddleduck
    September 10, 2012 / 2:11 pm

    I like the 16" Raggedy Ann or Andy

  69. Jemima Puddleduck
    September 10, 2012 / 2:12 pm

    I entered the Blankz giveaway

  70. Katrina Brady
    September 12, 2012 / 5:54 am

    7" RAGGEDY ANN FANCY PAL – SCRUNCHY

  71. Amy W.
    September 12, 2012 / 12:12 pm

    I commented on the LeapFrog Party post. cwitherstine at zoominternet dot net

  72. Mary
    September 13, 2012 / 12:56 pm

    I like the 16" Raggedy Ann

  73. Mary
    September 13, 2012 / 1:23 pm

    Commented on the Leapfrog Party Post

  74. lana
    September 14, 2012 / 3:02 am

    raggedy andy I like that one

  75. lana
    September 14, 2012 / 3:02 am

    raggedy andy I like that one

  76. Ginger
    September 14, 2012 / 5:53 am

    Raggedy Ann Fancy Pal- Butterfly

  77. Anonymous
    September 14, 2012 / 12:24 pm

    My pick would be the classic Raggedy Ann-Large.sflickinger at rocketmail dot com

  78. willdebbie
    September 16, 2012 / 5:16 pm

    I want the 16" RAGGEDY ANDY CLASSIC – LARGEchristal c wwilldebbie97 at yahoo dot com

  79. Amy W.
    September 17, 2012 / 1:39 am

    I entered the Hallmark Scooby Doo giveaway. cwitherstine at zoominternet dot net

  80. Amy W.
    September 17, 2012 / 1:40 am

    I commented on the Baby Beach Tent post. cwitherstine at zoominternet dot net

  81. Rebecca O
    September 18, 2012 / 9:33 pm

    12" RAGGEDY ANN CLASSIC – MEDIUM

  82. Raising My Padawans
    September 19, 2012 / 2:15 pm

    I would love to have the 16" Raggedy Ann! -Heather S

  83. Shauna Wyspianski
    September 19, 2012 / 9:27 pm

    I would pick the 12" RAGGEDY ANN CLASSIC, medium.

  84. babymama30549
    September 22, 2012 / 2:33 am

    Definitely the Raggedy Ann doll! My daughter would love it! 🙂

  85. Tinabambina
    September 23, 2012 / 12:44 am

    16" RAGGEDY ANN CLASSIC Thanks!

  86. Carrie Phelps
    September 23, 2012 / 3:32 pm

    I would select the 25" RAGGEDY ANN CLASSIC – X-LARGE for my granddaughter.

  87. Carrie Phelps
    September 23, 2012 / 3:52 pm

    Other giveaways entered; Hallmark Story Buddy: Scooby-Doo, Kolcraft Baby Sit & Step 2-in-1 Activity Center, Rothschild Kids Jacket.

  88. Anonymous
    September 23, 2012 / 7:15 pm

    I love the 16" RAGGEDY ANN CLASSIC – LARGE

  89. Anonymous
    September 23, 2012 / 7:18 pm

    I entered the Rothschild Kids Jacket 10/22

  90. Anonymous
    September 23, 2012 / 7:18 pm

    I entered the Kolcraft Baby Sit & Step 2-in-1 Activity Center 10/3

  91. Emily B
    September 23, 2012 / 9:00 pm

    I'd pick the 12" RAGGEDY ANN CLASSIC – MEDIUM

  92. Bree
    September 26, 2012 / 2:49 am

    I would choose the 25" RAGGEDY ANN CLASSIC – X-LARGEbreej23 at hotmail dot com

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