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===January 2026===

; January 6, 2026 / Truly Me and Books, 40th Anniversary, and Temporary Closure of AG Place DC

[[File:AG40thAnniShot.jpg|center|575px|The 40th Anniversary of American Girl!]]

: This year marks the 40th anniversary of the company. Nothing majorly special has been announced.

: A new outfit for [[Truly Me]] has released as well as a book:

:* [[Western Flowers Denim Jumpsuit]]
:* [[Pastel Petals Dress]] (released 1/13/26)
:* ''[[The Ultimate Smart Girl's Guide to Being Your Best]]''

: An upcoming book, ''[[The Making of American Girl]]'', is due in May and will document the creation of the company. ([https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Making-of-American-Girl/American-Girl/9781683372561 Publishers site])

: [[American Girl Place]] DC has closed temporarily as of Janaury, with plans to relocate the store to a smaller floorplan in early 2026 as part of mall redevelopment. (Reference: [https://www.ffxnow.com/2025/12/15/american-girl-store-set-to-close-relocate-within-tysons-corner-center/ American Girl store set to close, relocate within Tysons Corner Center]'', December 15, 2025, ''FFX Now Local News''.)

: [[User:Nethilia|Nethilia]], The Admin
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; January 27, 2026 / American Girl x KPop Demon Hunters HUNTR/X
[[File:KPopDemonHunters-Group.png|thumb|400px|Heels, Nails, Blade, Mascara--]]

: ''--fit check for my napalm era!''

: American Girl, as part of an overall Mattel collaboration of creating ''KPop Demon Hunters'' toys and products, has released preorders for dolls based on the three members of HUNTR/X: Rumi, Mira, and Zoey. The dolls will retail for $165 each, come with their weapons as well as the full outfits from the opening number "How It's Done," and will not ship before November.

* [[KPop Demon Hunters HUNTR/X Rumi Doll|Rumi]]
* [[KPop Demon Hunters HUNTR/X Mira Doll|Mira]]
* [[KPop Demon Hunters HUNTR/X Zoey Doll|Zoey]]

: Source: "[https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/first-look-kpop-demon-hunters-toys-hasbro-mattel-1236485815 The First Look at Long-Awaited ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Toy Lines Is Finally Here]"

: [[User:Nethilia|Nethilia]], The Admin, sees the whole world playing their sound
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===February 2026===
; February 3, 2026 / American Girl x Disney Jasmine; New Truly Me and Bitty Baby Items
[[File:JasminePromo.png|thumb|350px|A new fantastic point of view...]]
: American Girl x Disney has released an updated playline version of the Princess Jasmine doll. She now has a different face mold -- the Josefina mold -- and an outfit and accessory set. There have also been trickles of new items for Truly Me and Bitty Baby.

: For [[AG x Disney]]:
:* [[Disney Princess Jasmine Doll]]
:* [[Disney Princess Jasmine Formal Dress, Baby Rajah and Accessories]]

: For [[Truly Me]]:

:* [[Flower Fun PJs]]
:* [[Best Sleepover Ever! Sleeping Bag Set]]
:* [[Best Sleepover Ever! Spa Set]]
:* The [[Star Squad Outfit]] is now available separately as the AG Star Squad Outfit.

: For [[Bitty Baby]]:
:* [[Flower Fun PJs (BB)|Flower Fun PJs]]

: [[User:Nethilia|Nethilia]], The Admin, got a brand of magic (that) never fails
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; February 11, 2026 / Modern Era Collecton, A Future Set Novel
[[File:ModernHistoricalPromo.jpg|thumb|550px|center|What if the Historicals were little girls today?]]
: The 40th Anniversary of American Girl continues with the release of the [[Modern Era Collection]] -- a reimagining of the first six [[Historical Characters]] as 14.5" dolls (the size of [[WellieWishers]] and [[AG Sisters]]). The dolls have rooted hair and are dressed in modern-style clothing inspired by the classic-style meet outfits of the characters. The six dolls are currently up for preorder on the website and will ship by May 1st.

:* [[Modern Era Felicity]]
:* [[Modern Era Josefina]]
:* [[Modern Era Kirsten]]
:* [[Modern Era Addy]]
:* [[Modern Era Samantha]]
:* [[Modern Era Molly]]

: There is also an upcoming adult-themed novel, ''[[Samantha: The Next Chapter]]'', set to release in October 2026 and focusing on the future life of [[Samantha Parkington]] in the year 1920.

: [[User:Nethilia|Nethilia]], The Admin, and the future is now, old man
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; February 16, 2026 / Toy Fair News

: News from the annual Toy Fair has shown previews of various products related to American Girl and crossing over with other Mattel properties. These include the ''Little People'' set of the first eight characters that was designed several years ago, and a ''Polly Pocket'' set that focuses on three characters: Samantha, Josefina, and Kirsten.

: Until more details from American Girl are available, don't start any pages on these products. We want more data before stating anything.

: [[User:Nethilia|Nethilia]], The Admin
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; February 26, 2026 / New Books and Stationery on Amazon
[[File:AGCookbook2026.jpg|right|250px]]
: Various book and stationery have been listed on Amazon for later release this year. These include:

:* ''[https://www.amazon.com/Official-American-Girl-Cookbook-Cocktails/dp/0762488786/138-8696247-1974824 The Official American Girl Cookbook: Fancy Food and Cocktails for Grown-Up Fans]'': a cookbook themed for adults around various characters, April 2026
:* ''[https://www.amazon.com/American-Girl-Cross-Stitch-Easy-Follow/dp/0762488751/138-8696247-1974824 American Girl Cross-Stitch: Easy-to-Follow Patterns Inspired by the Dolls We Love]'': a book of cross-stitch designs based on various characters, April 2026
:* ''[https://www.amazon.com/American-Girl-Activity-Creative-Activities/dp/168337262X Giant Book of Activity Fun: Brain Busters, Quizzes, Creative Activities, and More!]'': activity book, June 2026
:* ''[https://www.amazon.com/American-Girl-2027-Calendar-Mattel/dp/1797244124/138-8696247-1974824 2027 Wall Calendar]'': July 2026
:* ''[https://www.amazon.com/American-Girl-Character-Encyclopedia-New/dp/B0FZSFD88T/138-8696247-1974824 American Girl Character Encyclopedia (New Edition)]'': a 2026 updated version of the Character Encyclopedia, August 2026
:* ''[https://www.amazon.com/Mattel-American-Girl-Notebook-Set/dp/1797244795 American Girl Notebook Set]'': a set of pink, lined 4 x 6" notebooks, themed on the first six [[Historical Characters]]; August 2026
:* ''[https://www.amazon.com/Whos-That-Girl-American/dp/1683372646 Who's That Girl?: ]'': A book focusing on twenty-five various women heroes and their youth, October 2026

: Reprints of ''[[The Feelings Book]]'' and ''[[The Princesses and the Dragon]]'' with new covers are also due.

: Remember our rules on new products.

: [[User:Nethilia|Nethilia]], The Admin, has the notebook problem but prefers unlined
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===March 2026===
; March 2, 2026 / New Items - Party Time and Birthday Time!
[[File:Pinata-Promo.jpg|thumb|500px|center|Party Time! Excellent! ''*sick guitar riff*'']]

: New items have released for [[Truly Me]] and [[Bitty Baby]].

: The ''[[American Girl Cross-Stitch]]'' book and ''[[The Official American Girl Cookbook]]'' are both up for preorder.

: There is also a new [[Birthstone Collection]] for 2026 with the following outfits:

:* [[January Garnet Glam Outfit]]
:* [[February Amethyst Bliss Outfit]]
:* [[March Aquamarine Dream Outfit]]
:* [[April Diamond Dazzle Outfit]]
:* [[May Emerald Icon Outfit]]
:* [[June Pearl Perfection Outfit]]
:* [[July Ruby Beauty Outfit]]
:* [[August Peridot Glow Outfit]]
:* [[September Sapphire Sparkle Outfit]]
:* [[October Opal Obsession Outfit]]
:* [[November Topaz Pizzazz Outfit]]
:* [[December Blue Brilliance Topaz Outfit]]

: Additional items for [[Truly Me]]:

:* [[Pink Party-Ready Dress]]
:* [[AG Star Tiara]]
:* [[Treat Seat Set II]]
:* [[Unicorn Piñata and Party Accessories]]
:* [[Chestnut Charm Horse and Hairstyling Accessories]]

: For [[Bitty Baby]], who has also received a new meet sleeper (which we'll call the '' [[Pastel Pajamas]]'') in either Pink or Blue:

:* [[Pink Party-Ready Dress (BB)|Pink Party-Ready Dress]]
:* [[Rainbow Corduroy Outfit]]
:* Bitty Baby [[Luxe Bassinet Stroller]]

: General Items and books:

:* [[Pleasant Company Tote Bag]]
:* ''[[American Girl Cross-Stitch]]'' (releases April 21)
:* ''[[The Official American Girl Cookbook]]'' (releases April 21)
:* ''[[The Riddle of the Robin]]'' (rereleased cover)
:* ''[[American Girl: You're a Star]]: A Fill-In Book'' (releases April 21)

: March is National Reading Month; American Girl is offering 2x points in [[AG Rewards]] on all books purchased through March 31.

: [[User:Nethilia|Nethilia]], The Admin, is a Scholastic Book Fair kind of Xllenial
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===April 2026===
; April 7, 2026 / 40th Anniversary American Girls Collection

[[File:HistoricalCollection-AG40th.png|thumb|center|550px|The 40th Anniversary American Girls Collection]]

: For the 40th Anniversary of American Girl, the company has done what they did just five years ago, with an updated twist: another set of Special Edition Anniversary dolls, using the original name for the [[Historical Characters]], ''The American Girls Collection''.

: This time, it's of the first eight [[Historical Characters]]: [[Kaya'aton'my (doll)|Kaya'aton'my]], [[Felicity Merriman (doll)|Felicity Merriman]], [[Kirsten Larson (doll)|Kirsten Larson]], [[Josefina Montoya (doll)|Josefina Montoya]], [[Addy Walker (doll)|Addy Walker]], [[Samantha Parkington (doll)|Samantha Parkington]], [[Kit Kittredge (doll)|Kit Kittredge]], and [[Molly McIntire (doll)|Molly McIntire]].

: The doll bundles are intended to evoke the older styles of the characters at their original releases, with boxes that resemble older packaging from the early years of the collection modified with visibility window and logo image on front. A bundle includes the doll in the first released--"Classic"--versions of their [[Meet Outfits]] and the first styles of meet accessories.

: Felicity and Samantha both come with keepsake guides (Samantha already did) that detail items and stories in their collections, while all other characters come with their [[Meet Books]] in the oldest version that was released-- the [[Central Series#First Style: Parchment (1986-2000)|first edition parchment style]] for Addy, Kirsten, Josefina, and Molly; and the [[Central Series#Second Style: Faded Background (2000-2004)|second edition faded background style]] for Kaya and Kit.

: Total cost for a collection is ''$175''. The dolls are available for preorder and will ship by May 1st.

: [[User:Nethilia|Nethilia]], The Admin, is feeling nostalgic
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; April 29, 2026 American Girl x Hill House Home
[[File:AG-HillHouseHome.png|thumb|550px|center]]
: A collaboration between American Girl and [[Hill House Home]] is due to launch May 4th with modern dress outfits based on four of the [[Historical Characters]]: [[Addy]], [[Felicity]], [[Kirsten]], and [[Samantha]].

* [[Addy Athena Nap Dress]]
* [[Felicity Ellie Nap Dress]]
* [[Kirsten Paz Nap Set]]
* [[Samantha Ellie Nap Dress]]

: Dolls' and children's outfits will be available on the AG Site and in boutiques, while adult sized outfits will be available on the [https://www.hillhousehome.com Hill House Home site]. Items can be seen early on the American Girl site but are not available for purchase until launch.

: [[User:Nethilia|Nethilia]], The Admin, does not always make the tea but zie will sip it
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===May 2026===

; May 2, 2026 / ''An American Girl'' Book Announced
[[File:AnAmericanGirl-FitzSimons.jpg|thumb|250px|right]]
: A book about American Girl has been announced, ''[[An American Girl (FitzSimons)|An American Girl]]: How a Billion Dollar Doll and its Unlikely Founder Changed Girlhood Forever'' by Amanda FitzSimons. The book is due to release in October 2026 and will be about the company history and its founder, [[Pleasant Rowland]]. FitzSimons previously wrote about Rowland in [https://www.bustle.com/entertainment/american-girl-founder-pleasant-rowland-aurora-controversy an article for ''Bustle''] about Rowland's controversial actions in her purchase of property and revitalization of Aurora, New York.

: [[User:Nethilia|Nethilia]], The Admin, loves a deep dive book
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; May 4, 2026 / Courtney and Hill House Home Release
[[File:Courtney2026Promo.png|thumb|300px|Awesome to the Max!]]
: Totally radical -- Courtney has changed the game with new accessories and outfits, as well as now coming with a journal-style meet book.

:* ''[[Courtney's Diary]]''
:* [[Courtney's Awesome Arcade Outfit]]
:* [[Courtney's Bow-dacious Party Dress]]
:* [[Courtney's Hip Accessories]]

: The [[Fisher Price Little People Collector American Girl Set]] is also out; the [[Polly Pocket x American Girl Compact Three-Pack]] is up for preorder and will release in September.

: The New [[Hill House Home]] items have also been released, as well as children's clothes from [[Tea Collection]].

: [[User:Nethilia|Nethilia]], The Admin, will insert obligatory Star Wars reference here
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; May 14, 2026 / Announcing Daisy Davenport!
[[File:DaisyDavenport-Promo.jpg|thumb|575px|center|Daisy, Daisy, give me your answer do...]]

: In a very early announcement, American Girl has released information about the 2027 [[Girl of the Year]] today--[[Daisy Davenport]]. Her book, ''[[Daisy Davenport Saves the Day]]'', is up for preorder at the AG Website. Daisy has red-auburnish hair and will be attending [[Locations in Molly's Series#Camp Gowonagin|Camp Gowonagin]] for the summer, the same camp her mother--and [[Molly McIntire|another character]]--attended as a girl. We also know she likes soccer and guitar, has a younger sister named Finley, and is from Madison, WI. She will release Sept 15th, so we won't have full information before then.

: Do not test the patience of the admins and content creators by violating our [[{{SITENAME}}:Rumors, Leaks, and Hearsay|Rumors, Leaks, and Hearsay]] Policy. If you step incorrect, you'll be waiting til long after she comes out to even edit a typo.

: [[User:Nethilia|Nethilia]], The Admin's, half crazy all for the love of you
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===June 2026===

; June 2, 2026 / AG Star Stylist Closet
: (backdated post)
[[File:StarStylistClosetPromo.png|thumb|450px|center|Always Be True to the Real You!]]
: Happy Pride! [[{{SITENAME}}:Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion|American Girl is for Everyone.]]

: AG has released a new [[Truly Me]] storage item, the AG [[Star Stylist Closet]], which includes a unique outfit.

: Additionally, for the first four days after the release--from the 2nd to the 6th--selected outfits can be purchased with the set at a 15% discount; one outfit per purchase. The outfits include:

: From Truly Me:
:* [[Flower Fun PJs]]
:* [[Floral Fashion Outfit]]
:* [[Fun in the Southwest Travel Outfit]]
:* [[Glam Pink Cowgirl Outfit]]
:* [[July Remarkable Ruby Outfit]]
:* [[NFL Fan Tee]] (Houston Texans and Atlanta Falcons)
:* [[NFL Cheer Uniform]] (LA Rams)
:* [[NFL Fan Outfit and Accessories]] (LA Rams and New Orleans Saints)
:* [[Pink Party-Ready Dress]] (18" size only)
:* [[Referee Outfit]]
:* [[Star Player Basketball Outfit]]
:* [[Star Squad Outfit]]

: From [[Historical Characters]]:
:* [[Claudie's Jazz Performance Outfit]]
:* [[Claudie's Yellow Bloom Pajamas]]
:* [[Maryellen's Dachshund Pajamas]]
:* [[Melody's Doo-Wop Dress-Up Outfit]]
:* [[Courtney's White Fringe Jacket]]
:* [[Courtney's Fitness Outfit]]
:* [[Courtney's Strawberry Shortcake Pajamas]]
:* [[Courtney's Oversized Blazer]]
:* [[Courtney's Tank Top Set]]
:* [[Courtney's Graphic Sweatshirt]]
:* [[Courtney's Tights and Leggings Set]]
:* [[Courtney's Halloween Costume]]
:* [[American Girl Today Tee]]

: From [[Girls of the Year]]:
:* [[Lila's Horseback Riding Outfit]]
:* [[Summer's Waggy Pup Tails Outfit]]
:* [[Raquel's Piney Point Pickleball Outfit]]

: [[User:Nethilia|Nethilia]], The Admin, is decked in rainbows and glitter
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; June 7, 2026 / Moana 2 Outfit and Little Sister Simea
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[[File:Moana-Simea-Promo.png|thumb|350px|Find Your Way.]]
: American Girl's new items for the [[AG x Disney]] line are centered on Moana with a new outfit and the release of the first ever 10.5" doll, Moana's younger sister Simea.

:* [[Disney Moana Wayfinder Outfit and Sea Turtle Plush]]
:* [[Disney Moana Two Simea Doll]]

: [[User:Nethilia|Nethilia]], The Admin, has been busy
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===July 2026===

; July 26, 2026 / Limited Edition Alice in Wonderland doll
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[[File:DisneyAliceInWonderlandCollectorDoll-11.png|thumb|350px|We're All Mad Here.]]
: As part of the 75th anniversary of the [[Disney]] animated film ''Alice in Wonderland'', American Girl has released a limited edition [[Disney Alice in Wonderland Collector Doll]]. The doll is limited to 3,000 individually numbered dolls and like prior limited releases refunds, returns, or exchanges will not be honored.

: The doll was exclusively available to Berry level [[AG Rewards]] members for its first day of sale, July 26 and open to all AG Rewards members for its second day of sale; she sold out on July 27th.

: [[User:Nethilia|Nethilia]], The Admin, thinks it's fitting this post is late for its very important date

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