Banner photo, Pat Secrist "Tabitha" sculpt, 1994 press photo, property of and shared courtesy of Cathi in Oregon.

Apple Valley body style Cookie Facemold dolls shown below with their original My Twinn face paint. Note the freckle patterns, painted from photos of the children they were modeled after, and the chubby hands and feet of the Apple Valley style toddler body. Photos property of and shared courtesy of Cathi in Oregon and Kelly in Texas.

Below, all original Apple Valley Cookie

Apple Valley Cookie in seamstress dress shared by Cathi. Observation from Cathi: This all original doll's face appears smaller in size and narrower than later Cookie face molds.  Also note the similarity of the brow painting to "Rigel", as though they were painted by the same artist.

This Cookie is a fine example of the customization available on even the earliest dolls, including freckles, beauty marks, ear piercing in addition to skin tone, hair and eye color. 

Apple Valley Cookie shared by Kelly in Texas wearing original My Twinn outfit:

Collectors should be aware that Apple Valley Doll Works still sells the the body type and face mold "Tabitha" that was used by My Twinn to make the earliest dolls for use as promotional samples.  The Apple Valley Dolls are readily available and an unmarked doll should not be confused with a marked doll that could be relevant to the history of My Twinn. Other factors such as My Twinn labeled outfits fit to the Apple Valley body type or shown in published materials dated at the launch of the company on the Apple Valley body type, similar artistry that can be linked to the same artist, may help to identify a doll as coming from My Twinn. It is very easy to swap bodies on these dolls so the potential for fraud exists.  Being educated helps collectors to spend their dollars wisely. Enjoy the Apple Valley dolls for what they are and know what you are buying.