Götz Puppenmanufaktur International (often referred to as Götz Puppenfabrik or Goetz) is a German toy manufacturer, founded in Rödental, Germany, in 1950. This company was recognized internationally for their doll lines. Marianne and Franz Götz were the founders of Götz Puppenfabrik.[1] The company is known to have inspired the classic face mold of the American Girl doll line, back when the doll line was owned by Pleasant Rowland. Gotz USA is a wholy owned subsidiary and distributor of our beautiful dolls and accessories.