What American Girl dolls are retiring in 2021?

"I'm lucky I got her." Kirsten Larson — "a pioneer girl of strength and spirit growing up in Minnesota in 1854" — is the latest creation to be retired by American Girl, the doll-making franchise famous for churning out wholesome dolls, books, clothing and movies steeped in history for more than two decades.
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Is Samantha the American Girl doll retired?

She was retired in 2010. Samantha Parkington, a Victorian orphan who lived in 1904. She was retired in 2009, but re-released in 2014. Molly McIntire, a patriotic child who grew up during WWII.
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Why did American discontinue Kirsten?

According to American Girl spokeswoman Stephanie Spanos, the archiving of Samantha, Kirsten and others was simply an inventory decision, to make room for new product lines. Spanos says American Girl "still considers the historical characters to be the heart of the brand." But the marketing spotlights suggest otherwise.
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What is the most popular American Girl doll right now?

Yep, That's Right, We Ranked Our Fave American Girl Dolls
  1. Kit. Kit Kittredge has an awesome alliterative name and the best of the American Girl movies.
  2. Addy. ...
  3. Josefina. ...
  4. Courtney. ...
  5. Kaya. ...
  6. Melody. ...
  7. Molly. ...
  8. Julie. ...
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Is Tenney A girl of the Year?

It has been suspected--though it will likely never be confirmed by the company--that Tenney Grant was intended to be the 2017 Girl of the Year instead of Gabriela McBride but she was used to launch the contemporary character line after a last-minute change to Gabriela.
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American Girl Dolls That Should Retire



What is Tenney Grant's full name?

Her full name is Tennyson Evangeline Grant. Tenney was named after Lord Tennyson, a poet. Character List: Jaya: Tenney's best friend who loves art.
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What are the retired American Girl dolls?

Samantha, Kirsten and Molly, the first three dolls in the series, debuted in 1986 and were retired between 2008 and 2013. Felicity, Addy and Josefina were introduced in the 1990s and retired in the mid-2010s.
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What is the prettiest American Girl doll?

Behold, our official American Girl ranking:
  • Caroline Abbott, 1812. Caroline, my personal nemesis Image: American Girl. ...
  • Samantha Parkington, 1904. Just look at that nightgown! ...
  • Julie Albright, 1974. ...
  • Maryellen Larkin, 1954. ...
  • Cecile and Marie-Grace, 1853.
  • Kirsten Larson, 1854. ...
  • Rebecca Rubin, 1914. ...
  • Nanea Mitchell, 1941.
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Is Marie-Grace retired?

Marie-Grace was retired in 2014.
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Is American Girl bringing back Molly?

The new Molly product collection is available June 1, 2022, at americangirl.com and at all American Girl retail locations nationwide.
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Is Kaya retired?

In July 2004, all of the Historical Doll "Stories & Outfits Collections with Caddy" were retired, including Kaya's. In February 2006, all of the historical girl short story books were retired including Kaya's short story.
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Are Wellie wishers being discontinued?

American Girl confirmed on Facebook that the WellieWishers matching meet outfits for girls have been discontinued, but the pajamas will stay.
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How much is Kanani worth?

A Kanani Doll Collection has a considerable asking price of $2,468.99. Whether you collect American Girl Dolls or just want to sell them, they are extremely valuable right now, and will only be worth more in the future.
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What color are Samantha's eyes?

Samantha has decal brown eyes, which are different from the standard brown on most dolls. The only other doll that these have been used on is Ivy Ling.
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What was the first American Girl doll of the Year?

The first Girl of the Year doll was Lindsey Bergman. She was the Girl of the Year for 2001, yet she was released on September 1, 2001 and retired on December 31, 2002. Lindsey was a troublemaker and trumpet player that lived in Chicago, Illinois.
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Who was the American Girl Doll of 1853?

American Girl dolls 1853 Marie-Grace and Cecile.
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How old is Caroline the American Girl doll?

Caroline, an independent and adventurous nine-year-old girl whose story is set near Lake Ontario during the War of 1812, learns to face her most challenging moments using her heart as her compass.
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Where is Rebecca Rubin from?

Rebecca is nicknamed "Beckie" by her family. Her mother and grandparents immigrated from Russia, as did her father's parents. Rebecca's family is Jewish and maintains a commitment to their heritage.
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Who is the American Girl of the Year 2022?

The twentieth Girl of the Year is Corinne Tan. She is the Girl of the Year for 2022. She was released on December 30, 2021, and is still available.
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How many black American Girl dolls are there?

That's just four out of 15 girls of color in the coveted "Girl of the Year" line. It's also the first time three black dolls — Gabriela, Melody, the Civil Rights era doll introduced this year, and Addy, a former slave — are on the market at the same time.
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Is American Girl still popular?

The American Girl Doll is Making a Comeback

From the fashion-forward dressing to the empowering stories behind their characters, to the iconic movies, American Girl Dolls were all the rage. Now, the kids that grew up on the dolls are bringing them back into the mainstream media for Millenials and Gen Zers.
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Is Luciana Vega retiring?

The Luciana Vega doll. The Luciana Vega doll was released in 2018 and was available until September 2021 before retirement. She is considered the Girl of the Year for 2018.
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What is Molly McIntire worth?

Molly McIntire: $725

Like Samantha Parkington, original Mollys from 1986 are hard to come by. If you find a Molly doll, you may be able to sell her for as much as $725.
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Is there an American Girl doll named Ella?

Ella Grace | 18-inch Regular Doll | Our Generation.
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