American Girl dazzles with Swarovski crystal-encrusted holiday doll and a hefty price tag

Sonja Haller | USA TODAY

Each time American Girl debuts a new doll, eager fans want one. Maybe not this time.

She's beautiful. Blindingly so. But she'll be hard to get and she's pricey because Mattel announced they've partnered with Swarovski to create only three of these $5,000 holiday beauties draped in crystals.

Each of the three collector's items took more than 40 hours to hand-embellish with more than 5,000 Swarovski crystals and beads.

The dolls are adorned in a white ball gown, high gloves, a clutch purse and wear a Swarovski tiara.

Right now the dolls are enchanting passersby in American Doll store windows in Chicago, New York and Los Angeles.

"This year, we’re taking the anticipation to a whole new level featuring a first-ever collaboration with Swarovski," said Jamie Cygielman, American Girl's general manager, in a company press release. "We can’t wait to light up the city together with our dazzling holiday window displays, and inside the store we’ll wow fans with our limited-edition collector dolls."

They'll be on display through Dec. 31 before they're sold.

Most American Girl dolls retail for about $98.

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More American Girl gifts

Looking for something more affordable and available? American Girl announced its 2019 holiday must-haves.

American Girl Gift Trunk: Gift trunks come with almost 50 doll options and two play packs that include a story starter, an outfit and accessory. The trunk also includes: Introductory paperback book, ear piercing option for her doll, first-year wellness visit at the American Girl Doll Hospital, free shipping and more. The trunk arrives in a berry keepsake box. Price starts at $247 and varies by product selection.

American Girl Bowling Alley: This functional wooden bowling lane with lights, sounds and score-keeping for two players was the recipient of the "Parents" 2019 Best Toy Award. Knock down the motorized pins and then they are automatically reset. The set features two balls, two glow-in-the-dark bowling tees, two pairs of bowling shoes, a rental counter, a card scanner and pretend snacks. $150.

Historic Accessories for Historical Girls: This season, American Girl is introducing accessories that complement its American Girl’s flagship historical line. Included are:

Julie’s Pinball Machine, a doll-sized replica of the '70s arcade game that works just like real thing. $150.

Melody’s Upright Piano, a wooden piano that plays music when pressed with a wooden bench. $150 .

. Maryellen’s Seaside Diner, a diner countertop with two fried eggs, a stack of pancakes, metal forks, a container of syrup, a made-to-order waffle and more. $350 .

. Rebecca’s Sabbath Set, a brass-colored metal samovar from Russia, a brass-colored metal tray, a loaf of traditional Jewish braided bread, a ceramic teapot a paper tea box and more. $70.

Nutcracker Collection Reimagined: This new limited-edition collection features 18-inch doll outfits for Clara and the Nutcracker Prince, $75, and the Nutcracker Snow Queen, $50.

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