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American Girl Dolls have been around since 1986, and the brand has released all sorts of dolls, books, and other random media. In this video, I explore the history of the American Girl...
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Chrissa was the first and only American Girl doll to have two Best Friend dolls, as well as the first and only Girl of the Year to do so. Chrissa also had the first Girl of the Year movie, Chrissa Stands Strong, where she was played by Sammi Hannaraty.
- Kaya. Full name: Kaya’aton’my (She Who Arranges Rocks) Status: Active. Release Date(s): 2002–present. Timeline: 1764–1767. Location: Pacific Northwest. Story Description: Kaya is a member of the Nimíipuu or Nez Perce tribe.
- Felicity. Full name: Felicity Merriman. Status: Retired. Release Date(s): 1991–2011, 2017–2019. Timeline: 1774–1776. Location: Williamsburg, Virginia. Story Description: Felicity’s books describe life in America during the pre-Revolutionary War period.
- Elizabeth. Full name: Elizabeth Cole. Status: Retired. Release Date(s): 2005–2011. Timeline: 1774–1776. Location: Williamsburg, Virginia. Story Description: Elizabeth is the best friend of Felicity.
- Caroline. Full name: Caroline Abbott. Status: Retired. Release Date(s): 2012–2015. Timeline: 1812–1813. Location: Sackets Harbor, New York. Story Description: Caroline's story represents the War of 1812, and her original release coincided with the war’s 200th anniversary.
Samantha Parkington was the first-ever doll to be released by American Girl with Molly Mclntire, and Kirsten Larson. Samantha was also the first doll to be retired and re-released. Samantha was re-released in the Historical Character relaunched, called BeForever.
- Kirsten Larson
- Samantha Parkington
- Molly Mcintire
- Felicity Merriman
- Addy Walker
Kirsten was one of the original three dolls produced, along with Molly McIntire and Samantha Parkington. She was a Swedish immigrant in the 1850s, finding her way as a pioneer in the wild Minnesota Territory. It was a hard new life and she was initially unsure of the change, but she eventually learns to embrace both her heritage and her new country...
Samantha was the cool doll and everyone knew it. She was an orphan and adopted by her wealthy Grandmary, and we all wanted her long dark hair and fancy victorian clothes. (Side note: Although originally marketed as victorian and often labeled as such, she is actually from the era of social change right after the victorian era, starting around 1904....
Molly McIntire had the misfortune of being "the one with glasses." She was not the most attractive doll, and in her books she had a tendency to fight with her siblings and be a little bossy. I don't think I knew anyone exactly clamoring for a Molly doll. That said, she was also confident in her abilities, was very patriotic, and taught us to love o...
The original three dolls and their accessories were all that were produced until 1991 with the introduction of the young patriot Felicity Merriman. Spunky, cheerful, and fiercely independent, Felicity represented the era directly leading up to the Revolutionary War. Not a fan of domestic housework or ladylike activities, Felicity's collection inclu...
Addy Walkeris the first non-white American Girl doll, and the mostly hotly debated given her back story includes escaping from slavery. Despite having such a tragic past, Addy remained optimistic, loving, and thoughtful and does her best to help anyone in need. A passionate proponent for equality and fairness and a gifted student, Addy taught us to...
Jul 29, 2021 · If you didn’t know already, I am SweetcupAG! I am an American Girls Doll based YouTube channel. I love dolls and have been collecting for years. My channels features 18 in dolls, stop...
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The Ivy doll debuted with Julie and was the first Best Friend doll to be released at the same time as the main character. Ivy was the only Asian American Historical character until Sonali Matthews, who was released alongside Chrissa.
