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===January 2019===
; January 1st, 2019 / Blaire Wilson Debuts! (And Other New Items)

: [[Blaire Wilson]] makes her debut! Here's the rundown of her collection.

:* [[Blaire Wilson (doll)|Blaire doll]]
:* ''[[Blaire (book)|Blaire]]''
:* ''[[Blaire Cooks Up a Plan]]''
:* [[Blaire's Bridesmaid Dress]]
:* [[Blaire's In Bloom PJs]]
:* [[Blaire's Gardening Outfit]]
:* [[Blaire's Floral Flair Outfit]]
:* [[Blaire's Accessories]]
:* [[Blaire's Family Farm Restaurant]]
:* [[Blaire's Party Decor]]
:* [[Blaire's Garden]]
:* [[Blaire's Garden Accessories]]
:* [[Blaire's Lamb]]
:* [[Blaire's Piglet]]

: For [[Truly Me]]:

:* [[S'more Fun Pajamas]]
:* [[Camp American Girl Essentials]]
:* [[Simply Spring Outfit]]
:* [[Poolside Swim Trunks Set]]
:* [[Summer Fun Swimsuit Set]]
:* [[Western Chic Outfit]]
:* [[Camp American Girl Outdoor Games]]
:* [[Camp American Girl Campfire Set]]
:* [[Western Saddle]]
:* [[Camp American Girl Hangout]]
:* [[American Girl Swimming Pool]]

: For [[WellieWishers]]:

:* [[Hugs and Well Wishes Outfit]]
:* [[Hugs and Healing Set]]

: [[Bitty Baby]] only got one outfit, the [[Sweet Spring Outfit]]. No items were released for [[BeForever]].

: New stuff, new year, but the same old rules of the wiki apply.

: [[User:AkaiKaze|AkaiKaze]], the Other Admin
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; January 16th, 2019 / Blocking in 2019 - Some Things Never Change
[[File:ThatsABlocking.jpg|thumb|250px|That's a Blockin'.]]
: Just a reminder of reasons you can and will be blocked.

:* Spamming. This should be obvious, but we don't care about anything you're trying to sell or get someone to sign/look at in any capacity. That's a blocking.
:* Making internal links with external link styles. The Sandbox shows how internal links should be made. If links are found that are made external but to internal wiki articles, that's a blocking. It makes the code ugly. It's even uglier when an edit shows a proper link followed by an improper one. That's a blocking.
:* Poor descriptions repeatedly. "black shirt, white sleeves" or "blue hat with white pompom" is not a sufficient description. That's a blocking.
:* Poor image uploading. This can be badly appearing images, badly named images, not categorizing images, etc. You can best believe, that's a blocking.

: If Admin finds themselves having to roll back or undo more than five articles they found someone edited, that's a sign they did major wrong. They will be blocked. You waste our time, we remove your access to editing.

: [[User:Nethilia|Nethilia]], The Admin (I don't paddle the school canoe.)
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; January 31st, 2019 / Two American Girl Stores To Close By March 20th

: American Girl has announced that it will close two [[American Girl Place]] locations--American Girl Mall Of America and American Girl Boston--on March 20 as part of a cost-cutting move. Both stores opened in November 2008.

: [http://www.startribune.com/american-girl-store-at-mall-of-america-closing-by-march-20/505154152/ Source]

: [[User:Nethilia|Nethilia]], The Admin
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===June 2019===

; June 9th, 2019 / Free Shipping Universal at $125+ / Lowered Ear Piercing Cost For Summer

:* American Girl now offers standardized free ground shipping on minimum orders of $125 or more! Once qualified, free shipping will automatically apply at checkout. Additional charges will apply for rush shipping, shipping outside of the US or Canada, and shipping large items.

:* AG Rewards members of all levels can get [[Ear Piercing|ear piercings]] for a lowered cost of $10 from June 1st through August 31 (11:59 p.m. Central Time for online orders) while supplies last. There is a limit of three $10 doll ear piercings per transaction. Members must be signed in to their Rewards Account online or provide their account information at retail locations.

:: More information on both offers is available on the website.

: [[User:Nethilia|Nethilia]], The Admin
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; June 14th, 2019 / New Things for Blaire, Moddies, Wellies, and Bitty Baby

: New things are out for everything but [[BeForever]] characters.

: For [[Blaire Wilson]]:

:* [[Blaire's Casual Outfit]]
:* [[Blaire's Restaurant Accessories]]

: For [[Truly Me]]:

:* [[Just Like You 81]]
:* [[Just Like You 82]]
:* [[Bonjour Fashion Tee]]
:* [[Eiffel Tower Blouse]]
:* [[City Sequin Sweater]]
:* [[Sunny Paris Cardigan]]
:* [[Lovely Leopard Coat]]
:* [[Flower Market Skirt]]
:* [[Parisian Plaid Skirt]]
:* [[Noir Jumper]]
:* [[Luxe Leggings Set]]
:* [[Purr-fect Dots Dress]]
:* [[Sunny Sights Flats]]
:* [[Glittering Lights Platform Shoes]]
:* [[AG Star Peplum Tee]]
:* [[AG Reversible Wrap Skirt]]
:* [[All Star Hockey Set]]
:* [[Figure Skating Outfit]]
:* [[Shimmering Ballet Outfit]]
:* [[Ballet Practice Accessories]]
:* [[True Sparkle Salon Outfit]]
:* [[Cool Expressions Shoes]]
:* [[Bright Red Sunglasses]]
:* [[AG Star Belted Wallet]]
:* [[Hedgehog House]]
:* [[City of Lights Accessories]]
:* [[Color Change Highlights Styling Set]]
:* [[American Girl Bowling Alley]]
:* [[American Girl Birthday Party Set]]
:* [[Cool Expressions Earrings Set]]
:* [[Husky Puppy]]
:* [[Leopard Pet Bed]]
:* [[Leopard Leash Set]]

: For [[WellieWishers]]:

:* [[Garden Adventure Outfit]]
:* [[Garden Adventure Picnic]]
:* [[Garden Adventure Wheels]]

: For [[Bitty Baby]]:

:* [[Snuggly Pink Sleeper]]
:* [[Lovable Rainbow Sleeper]]
:* [[Darling Dots Sleeper]]
:* [[Cuddly Giraffe Pajamas]]
:* [[Snuggly Pink Blanket]]
:* [[Lovable Rainbow Blanket]]
:* [[Darling Dots Blanket]]
:* [[Bring Bitty Baby Home Collection]]
:* [[Mommy's Diaper Bag Basics]]
:* [[Mommy's Purse III]]
:* [[Mommy's Play Phone]]
:* [[Sweet Bib]]
:* [[Bottle Set]]
:* [[Yogurt Squeeze and Peas]]
:* [[Snack Cup and Spoon]]
:* [[Diaper Set]]
:* [[Wipe Set]]
:* [[Bath Care Set]]
:* [[Flower Rattle Set]]
:* [[Rocking Cradle]]
:* [[Musical Mobile]]
:* [[Changing Table II]]

: [[User:Nethilia|Nethilia]], The Admin
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; June 15th, 2019 / Truly Me Bundle

: In stores only, a [[Truly Me]] bundle is available for $165.00:

:* Any [[Truly Me]] doll
:* [[Ear Piercing]] Service with choice of earrings
:* [[Two-Doll Tote II]]
:* Choice of any Truly Me Pet (minus the [[Class Pet Hamster]] or [[Chameleon Terrarium Set]])

: This has a savings total of $19. The offer is good through September 30th, 2019.

: [[User:Nethilia|Nethilia]], The Admin
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===July 2019===

; July 9th, 2019 / Changes to the [[AG Rewards]] program

[[File:Berry-star.png|thumb|200px|Berry Level!]]

: A new overhaul of the AG Rewards program launches today. The most prominent change is that each tier is reached by dollar amounts spent annually, not points accumulated per year.

: Furthermore, each reward level will have its own unique annual reward certificate gift. Berry level members also will not have points expire as long as the level is maintained.

: Until July 31st, the first purchase under the new rewards system will earn two times points on current levels.

: More information is available on the article page, with full legal information available via reading the terms and conditions on [https://www.americangirl.com/pages/rewards the AG Rewards website.]

: [[User:Nethilia|Nethilia]], The Admin
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; July 22, 2019 / Holiday Limited Edition Outfits: Nutcracker Snow Queen, Clara, and Prince
[[File:Agnutcracker.jpg|thumb|275px|A Special Preorder for Gold and Berry Members!]]

: Gold and Berry members of the AG Rewards program may pre-order the Nutcracker-themed [[Nutcracker Snow Queen Outfit]] and [[Nutcracker Prince and Clara Outfit Set]], which are limited numbered sets of 10,000 and 5,000 respectively for 18" dolls. Preorders are open until July 31st. The sets will be shipped by August 16th and not be available outside of the pre-order before October 1st. There is a limit of three per customer.

: [[User:Nethilia|Nethilia]], The Admin
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===October 2019===

; October 1, 2019 / The New Fall and Winter Release

: A lot of new items have released for American Girl across almost every line, and several changes have been implemented for purchasing.

: One of the biggest changes is that the prices of dolls have dropped across the board. All 18" dolls are now $98. [[Truly Me]] dolls now come with the book ''[[Friends: Making Them and Keeping Them]].''

: Furthermore, the [[Historical Characters]] have shed the [[BeForever]] branding. The new books for the first six characters to be revamped--Kaya, Rebecca, Nanea, Maryellen, Melody, and Julie--have illustrations (returned for Rebecca and Kaya, updated for Julie, and new for Melody, Maryellen, and Nanea) but are now abridged. Please see each book's article for details on what had been added or removed. Also, all pets have been revamped and now have button eyes.

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: A new gift option is available: the customized gift experience. With this a doll is selected--using a quiz about the recipient that narrows down options, but any doll may be ultimately selected--and then a Starter set or Gift Trunk may be purchased of varying cost.

: The ''Starter Set'' includes the following:

* Choice of doll
* One book related to doll
* Choice of one play pack
* Personalized letter to gift recipient with envelope
* Optional free [[Ear Piercing]]
* Added on [[Hearing Aids]]
* $5.00 [[AG Rewards]] certificate for future order for Rewards members

The ''Gift Trunk'' includes the following:

* Choice of doll
* One book related to doll
* Choice of two play packs
* Personalized letter to gift recipient with envelope
* Optional free [[Ear Piercing]]
* Added on [[Hearing Aids]]
* Premium storage container
* First-year wellness visit through [[American Girl Hospital]]
* $10.00 [[AG Rewards]] certificate for future order for Rewards members

: Both options come with free shipping and handling. Non-members must sign up within three days of purchase to be eligible for the Rewards Certificate.

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: On to the new things.

: For [[Historical Characters]]:

:: [[Nanea]]:
:* ''[[Nanea: The Spirit of Aloha]]''
:* ''[[Nanea: Hula for the Home Front]]''
:* [[Nanea's Accessories]]

:: [[Maryellen]]:

:* ''[[Maryellen: The One and Only]]''
:* ''[[Maryellen: Taking Off]]''
:* [[Maryellen's Accessories]]
:* [[Maryellen's Pretty Pink Dress]]
:* [[Maryellen's Back to School Outfit]]
:* [[Maryellen's Sledding Outfit]]
:* [[Maryellen's Ready to Launch Rocket Set]]
:* [[Maryellen's School Desk]]
:* [[Maryellen's Sled]]
:* [[Maryellen's Seaside Diner Bakery Case]]
:* [[Maryellen's Seaside Diner]]

:: [[Melody]]:

:* ''[[Melody: No Ordinary Sound]]''
:* ''[[Melody: Never Stop Singing]]''
:* [[Melody's Accessories]]
:* [[Melody's School Outfit]]
:* [[Melody's Upright Piano]]

:: [[Julie]]:
:* ''[[Julie: The Big Break]]''
:* ''[[Julie Takes a Stand]]''
:* [[Julie's Accessories]]
:* [[Julie's Pinball Outfit]]
:* [[Julie's Christmas Outfit II]]
:* [[Julie's Pajamas and Robe]]
:* [[Julie's Pinball Machine]]
:* [[Julie's Christmas Fireplace]]
:* [[Julie's Pet Bunny|Julie's Bunny, Nutmeg]]
:* [[Julie's Bedside Table and Shag Rug]]
:* [[Julie's Groovy Bed and Bedding]]

:: [[Kaya]]:
:* ''[[Kaya: The Journey Begins]]''
:* ''[[Kaya: Smoke on the Wind]]''
:* [[Kaya's Accessories]]
:* [[Kaya's Foods|Kaya's Trading Feast and Tule Mat]]
:* [[Tatlo (dog)|Kaya's Dog, Tatlo]]
:* [[Steps High (horse)|Kaya's Mare, Steps High and Saddle]]
:* [[Kaya's Doll]]
:* [[Beaver]]

:: [[Rebecca]]:

:* ''[[Rebecca: The Sound of Applause]]''
:* ''[[Rebecca: Lights, Camera, Rebecca!]]''
:* [[Rebecca's Accessories]]
:* [[Rebecca's Hanukkah Outfit]]
:* [[Rebecca's Nightgown]]
:* [[Rebecca's Winter Jacket|Rebecca's Winter Coat]]
:* [[Rebecca's Sabbath Set]]
:* [[Rebecca's Parlor Table]]
:* [[Rebecca's Bed and Bedding III]]

: For [[Truly Me]]:

:* [[Snow Good to See You Outfit (2019)|Snow Good to See You Outfit]]
:* [[Decked Out Holiday Dress]]
:* [[Warm Wishes Pajamas]]
:* [[Let It Snow Winter Top]]
:* [[Winter Sparkles Skirt]]
:* [[Snow Much To See Winter Vest]]
:* [[Snow Warm Winter Leggings Set]]
:* [[Snow Much To Do Boots]]
:* [[Snow Graceful Ice Skates]]
:* [[Purr-fectly Warm Winter Accessories]]
:* [[Warm and Cozy Winter Hat and Shawl]]
:* [[The Elf on the Shelf Set (2019)|The Elf on the Shelf Set]]
:* [[Cookie Baking and Decorating Set]]
:* [[Twelve Days 'Til Christmas Set]]

: Smart Girl's Guide Kits (these come with the book, items and a choice of one of six modern-dressed [[Mini Dolls|mini dolls]]):

:* [[Smart Girl's Guide Kit: Digital World]]
:* [[Smart Girl's Guide Kit: Friendship Troubles]]
:* [[Smart Girl's Guide Kit: Worry]]
:* [[Smart Girl's Guide Kit: Liking Herself]]
:* [[Smart Girl's Guide Kit: Sports and Fitness]]
:* [[Smart Girl's Guide Kit: Cooking]]
:* [[Stay True to the Real You Tee]]

: For [[WellieWishers]]:

:* [[Wondrous Wishes Pajamas (WW)|Wondrous Wishes Pajamas]]

: For [[Bitty Baby]]:

:* [[Wondrous Wishes Pajamas (BB)|Wondrous Wishes Pajamas]]
:* [[Warm as Can Be Outfit]]
:* [[Deck the Halls Dress]]

: [[User:Nethilia|Nethilia]], The Admin
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; October 22, 2019 / American Girl at Costco 2019

: The following sets are available at Costco warehouse stores for the holiday season:

:* American Girl Doll Bundles for $119.99 (savings are calculated on new cost of dolls at $98):
::* [[Tenney Grant (doll)|Tenney Grant]] with ''[[Tenney (book)|Tenney]]'', [[Tenney's Accessories]], and [[Tenney's Spotlight Outfit]] ($48 Savings)
::* [[Gabriela McBride (doll)|Gabriela McBride]] with ''[[Gabriela (book)|Gabriela]]'', [[Gabriela's Accessories]], and [[Gabriela's Sparkling Sequins Outfit]] ($38 savings)
::* [[Luciana Vega (doll)|Luciana Vega]] with ''[[Luciana (book)|Luciana]]'', [[Luciana's Telescope Projector Set]], and [[Luciana's Starry Night Outfit]] ($50 Savings)
:* [[Bitty Baby]] sets: a Bitty Baby doll (Dark Skin, Black Hair, Brown Eyes; Light Skin, Blond Hair, Blue Eyes; or Light Skin, Dark Brown Hair, Brown Eyes), two cloth diapers, print sleeper, diaper bag, Pink Top, Purple leggings, Purple shoes, cloth headband, and baby bottle for ''$79.99.''
:* [[WellieWishers]] sets: Any of the five characters, a fox-style sleeping bag, a unique set of fox pajamas, popcorn bowl and cups, and the [[Flutter Wings Doll Carrier]] for ''$99.99.''
:* [[Truly Me Desk and School Set]]: [[Kitten Sweater]], [[Playful Print Skirt]], unique plastic headband, unique blue flats, unique denim backpack, unique version of the [[Flip-Top Desk]] (with chair), folder, two pencils, three sheets of lined notebook paper, two sheets of graph paper, protractor, two calendars, and times-tables sheet for ''$69.99''.
:* [[Historical Characters]] Book + Journal sets: Bundles of the newly released abridged [[Central Series]] books and an Activity Journal (the same for all characters) for ''$14.99''.

: [[User:Nethilia|Nethilia]], The Admin
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===December 2019===

; December 29, 2019 / Banning for Leaks and Updates To The Rules

: Please check updates to the [[{{SITENAME}}:Rumors, Leaks, and Hearsay|Rumors, Leaks, and Hearsay]] rules. Specifically, that we do not accept YouTube reviewers or product hint videos as sources for upcoming product. Especially not for pictures. A screen cap is not a good picture source for products. In fact, it's a terrible one.

: We still block for six months on the first offense. Even if we'll all know what's out in three days, that's not today, is it?

: [[User:Nethilia|Nethilia]], The Admin
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; December 31, 2019 / Joss Kendrick, [[Girls of the Year|GotY]] 2020
[[File:JossCheerPromo.jpg|thumb|300px|Let's all cheer for Joss!]]

:: Source: Good Morning America, [https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/living/story/american-girls-2020-girl-year-1st-doll-hearing-67899838 ''American Girl's 2020 Girl of the Year is First Doll with Hearing Loss'']

: American Girl through Good Morning America has released information about the 2020 girl of the year, [[Joss Kendrick]], who's a surfer and competitive cheerleader from southern California. Joss has hearing loss--fully deaf in one ear and partially in the other--and comes with a new, unique [[Hearing Aids|hearing aid]]. She also has a new face mold, the [[Joss Mold]]. AG worked with experts in hearing loss as well as portraying deaf characters; furthermore, they've also announced a $25,000 donation to support the work of the [https://www.hearingloss.org/ Hearing Loss Association of America] (HLAA).

: Items will be released on the website and in previews at stores starting today, December 31st.

: It's a whole new new release in a new decade - but the rules remain the same. We want good information, proper descriptions, and good pictures of items in the collection. The admin block finger stays itchy, especially in those first days of a new release when people suddenly act like they can't read the rules.

: [[User:Nethilia|Nethilia]], The Admin
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; December 31, 2019 / Joss Surfs in for 2020!
[[File:Josslogo.png|250px|right|Joss surfs in!]]

: [[Joss Kendrick]] has arrived! Along with the [[Joss Kendrick (doll)|doll]], her collection is as follows:

:* ''[[Joss (book)|Joss]]''
:* ''[[Joss: Touch the Sky]]''
:* [[Joss's Beach Vibes Outfit]]
:* [[Joss's Cheer Practice Outfit]]
:* [[Joss's Cheer Competition Outfit]]
:* [[Joss's Shine Bright PJs]]
:* [[Joss's Cheer Team Jacket]]
:* [[Joss's Surf and Swim Set]]
:* [[Joss's Accessories]]
:* [[Joss's Surfboard Set]]
:* [[Joss's Bulldog with Life Vest]]
:* [[Joss's Nfinity Cheer Backpack Set]]
:* [[Joss's Cheer Practice Equipment]]
:* [[Sea Lion Pup]]

: Purchasers can include donations to the [https://www.hearingloss.org/ Hearing Loss Association of America] (HLAA).

: There's also a small release for [[Truly Me]] - the Berry Fresh Collection:

:* [[Berry Fresh Tee]]
:* [[Style in Bloom Jean Jacket]]
:* [[Freshly Picked Tank]]
:* [[Strawberry Shorts]]
:* [[Market Day Skirt]]
:* [[Colorful Stripes Shoes]]
:* [[Market Hat]]
:* [[Fresh Lemons Market Outfit]]

: Hip Hip Hooray! Don't get Blocked Today! Read the rules and write articles properly!

: [[User:Nethilia|Nethilia]], The Admin
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