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- On 6 May, the iconic doll brand announced on Instagram that some of its original historical dolls will be making a comeback, and are set to return to shelves in their original styles. The brand plans on reissuing all three dolls in new tribute collections, complete with the burgundy boxes the dolls originally came in back in the day.
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However, the outfits have the plastic logo tag that is used nowadays, which was not present at original release. Later in 2021, special one of a kind dolls of the first six Historical Characters in redesigned modern outfits by Carly Cushnie were auctioned for three days for charity.
- 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.
Feb 22, 2023 · The new historical American Girl dolls are from 1999, and they’re into Spice Girls, grunge, and worrying about Y2K. Nicki and Isabel are twins giving Mary-Kate and Ashley energy.
- Petrana Radulovic
May 4, 2021 · Whether your first American Girl doll was Samantha or Felicity, we've got good news: American Girl has rereleased its six original historical dolls just in time for you to buy the one you most...
- Terri Peters
- Contributing Editor
May 4, 2021 · American Girl is celebrating its 35th anniversary this month by re-releasing all six original historical characters. The dolls will be available for sale in stores and online beginning May 4, 2021.
2021 – Original six historical characters (Felicity, Josefina, Kirsten, Addy, Samantha, and Molly) are re-released in their original meet outfits with meet accessories and a copy of their “Meet” book they would have had in the late 90s. All of these dolls sold out by November 2021.
Jun 3, 2021 · Currently, the historical line includes no Asian American characters. Ivy Ling, the Chinese American best friend of ’70s-era Julie, was retired in 2014. As Jean-Louis argues, the concept of ...