3 weeks ago - The contest, "Walk With Joss" was made available online and children ages five through twelve could apply to potentially win the doll and accessories. With Kira, American Girl partnered with WIRES (NSW Wildlife Information, Rescue and Education Service Inc.), the largest wildlife rescue organization in Australia, with purchasers able to make a $1, $5 or $10 donation and the company matching up to $25,000.

Our 2024 Girl of the Year™ character, Lila Monetti™, hopes to shine at gymnastics, as well as in her new love for horseback riding. ... Adding... Added! ... You’re about to leave our website for one that operates under a different Privacy Policy. Continue Go Back ... modal-generic: Save up to 85% off select items. Offer valid 12/20/25 through 11:59 p.m. Central Time on 1/31/26, while supplies last. Offer valid at americangirl.com and American Girl stores only.

1 month ago - American Girl states that this variety allows customers to choose dolls that "represent the individuality and diversity of today's American girls." A wide variety of contemporary clothing, accessories, and furniture is also available, and there are regular releases and retirements to update this line. Each year, a Girl of the Year doll is released who has her own unique talent; for example, Mia St.

This was two years after the character was supposed to retire like the other dolls before. American Girl is currently still doing this today. ... Since the beginning of the line, each year a new character comes out. Characters usually come out on January 1st of the year, however this is not the case for all of the characters. Lindsey Bergman, Kailey Hopkins, and Marisol Luna came out at different points during their year, but they stayed out for one year. For Joss Kendrick and Kira Bailey, American Girl decided to have her and her collection become available to customers on December 31st of 2019.

July 23, 2024 - Corinne loved skiing, Luciana loved space, Isabelle was a dancer... yeah. This is the section where American Girl usually picks a unique interest (or picks one from random from a past Girl of the Year from ten-fifteen years ago) and gives the doll a hair streak.

3 weeks ago - Now, a new generation (and plenty of grown-up collectors) have a freshly-released doll to be excited about: American Girl’s 2026 Doll of the Year, Raquel. Now on sale, Raquel, according to the brand, “loves DJing, taste-testing paletas at her family’s shop in Kansas City, and spending time with her lovable rescue pup, Luzita.

May 5, 2013 - Originally the stories focused on various periods of American history, but were expanded in 1995 to include contemporary characters and stories. From 2014 to 2019, the Historical line was branded as BeForever. Below is a list of characters from the Historical series, Contemporary Characters, Girl of the Year, World by Us, and WellieWishers lines. ... ^ a b A "cubed" status refers to a doll that formerly had a full collection which is now only available in a limited state.

September 18, 2025 - She’s also Mexican-American and—wait for it—the great-great-granddaughter of Samantha Parkington, one of the original historical dolls released by American Girl in 1986. Cue the millennial nostalgia! ... CLICK TO READ! So what does this mean for Raquel’s story? Read on to find out more about this year’s Doll of the Year, including how to get one!

A new Girl of the Year™ requires multiple years of development. While Summer's story is made for today, her doll is designed to be loved for a lifetime.

March 21, 2025 - Starting with its debut in 2001, the Girl of the Year line has become a staple of American Girl. The Girl of the Year is a contemporary character designed to reflect present-day girls’ interests and aspirations. There are now 23 dolls in this line. The newest doll’s anticipated release every year on January 1st draws crowds, with lines stretching out of every store.

September 19, 2025 - As a nod to her incredible tennis career, and her fight for equal pay, Barbie honored Venus Williams with her own Inspiring Women doll. American Girl announced Raquel Reyes as its "Girl of the Year" for 2026.

For fans of gymnastics and horse riding, American Girl® Girl of the Year™ 2024 Lila Monetti™ brings an adventure to adore! Her world comes to life with an 18-inch large doll and continues with doll accessories, doll furniture, and doll clothing, including designs from GK Elite.

American Girl x Wednesday. Collector Series. ... Introducing our 2026 Girl of the Year™, Raquel Reyes™! Discover her inspiring story, unique products, and the meaningful connections that make Raquel a must-have for collectors and fans everywhere. Who is Raquel Reyes? Raquel Reyes™, the 2026 Girl of the Year® doll from American Girl, is an adventurous, music-loving ten-year-old from Kansas City, Missouri.

December 14, 2024 - Mary Mahoney, a historian and co-host of the popular “Dolls of Our Lives” podcast that retells the stories of each American Girl Doll, said McKinny’s story is defined by her turning her passion into a business, which mirrors what is important to generations today. ... “Now we have a Girl of the Year whose dream is to be an entrepreneur.

September 24, 2025 - CHICAGO — American Girl recently announced its 2026 Girl of the Year, Raquel Reyes. For longtime fans of the brand, the reveal of this year’s doll may be of particular importance — because Reyes is the great-great granddaughter of Samantha.

September 17, 2025 - Meet Raquel Reyes, American Girl’s 2026 Girl of the Year. A DJ-in-the-making from Kansas City, she’s bringing culture, style and summer adventures to life.