Jack was part of Battat's original Collectors Lane Kids line which preceded their current Our Generation doll collection. Jack was one of five Collectors Lane dolls, and the only boy. Jack also shares the distinction of being the only Battat 18" boy doll to date.

Jack has blue eyes that tend towards "shiny" in certain light, and blond wigged hair that tends to frizz badly over time. Fortunately he can be easily re-wigged and many collectors have done so, often giving him darker hair to match his slightly tan or beige complexion. He has a cloth and vinyl articulated body like Our Generation dolls.  He comes dressed in one of many different starter outfits.

Since he is retired, he can sometimes be elusive, although he does show up on secondary markets like eBay with semi-regularity. For a Jack in mint condition, the cost can sometimes range on the high side of $100, although he is frequently found in fair condition for much less. His asking price usually runs from $20 to $70.

Hobby Lobby formally had "Do-it-yourself-poseable-18"-doll-kits in four different models of different ethnicities. The Asian doll's name was Lily. Lily has long black hair (originally caught in high pigtails that might leave permanent bends in the doll's hair) with somewhat sparse hair plugs. She has pale skin and brown eyes. Her face mold is unique among the other MMYF dolls. The assembled body looks very similar to that of Springfield dolls, but with a long Velcro closure in the back.

Hobby Lobby retired these dolls kits a few years ago, so Lily may be difficult to find. Some of her doll-kit friends may occasionally show up on the secondary market for between $10 and $30 (original un-assembled price was $20) but Lily is extremely rare. (My Lily is the only one I have seen in a year and a half of browsing the markets. She was purchased for $15 in like-new condition.)

Madame Alexander has several Asian dolls to choose from. One of them, a "Favorite Friends" doll with ivory skin, brown eyes, and long, black hair, is retired but can be found on the secondary market for about $10 - $50. Also, a blue-green-eyed fringed "My Life" version of this doll is also available from Walmart, retailing for about $30. She can cost more on secondary markets.


Madame Alexander also offered Asian "Play Wonder" doll "Layla," one of two or three "Play Wonder" dolls.  "Play Wonder" dolls have slightly older features compared to other MA 18" dolls, more closely resembling teenagers. They even come with fingernail/toenail polish to enhance the "older girl" idea. Layla, like her Playwonder bffs, was originally sold through Target beginning in 2011. Today she can sometimes be found on Amazon for about $30, and also on the secondary markets for varying (and sometimes inflated) prices.