Older News 2025
January 2025
- Jan 15, 2025 / New Items for Truly Me; AG X Posh Peanut
- New items for Truly Me have been released. Titled the Style Flips line, each item has a component that allows for reversible two-in-one looks:
- American Girl is also doing a collaboration with Posh Peanut that focuses on Historical Characters. Collection designs include classic print designs for Samantha, Kirsten, Molly, Addy, and Josefina; as well as overall character prints that include the first eight Historical Characters and a general rosebud print. The collection include clothing and accessories for infants, children, and adults; blankets and infant bed linens; and dinnerwear and place settings. Previews are available on the Posh Peanut website. The collection releases on January 16th and will only be sold through Posh Peanut.
- Nethilia, The Admin
- Jan 23, 2025 / AG Loves LA Burgundy T-Shirt
- Backdated Post
- Mattel, to raise donations for fundraising and recovery for the 2025 Southern California Wildfires, has released the American Girl Loves LA Burgundy T-Shirt. $15 from each online purchase will be donated by Mattel to The American Red Cross from January 23, 2025 until March 31, 2025. Similar shirts for other Mattel brands were released on the Mattel Shop: these include Mattel, Barbie, Fisher Price, Uno, Barney, Little People, and Masters of the Universe.
- Nethilia, The Admin
February 2025
- Feb 3, 2025 / American Girl X Disney - Belle and Bitty Baby Sets
- American Girl has released another character in the AG x Disney collaboration the Disney Princess Collection, based on Belle. This time the doll is of standard issue and comes with one outfit set:
- Furthermore, American Girl has released Cuddle and Care Sets that focus on Bitty Baby with Disney looks. These sets include a specific Bitty Baby doll, as well as a character-themed outfit and baby accessories.
- Nethilia, The Admin, wonders if the grey stuff is delicious
- Feb 26, 2025 / Truly Me and Adult Outfit Release
- Two items for Truly Me and an adult shirt have been released.
- For Truly Me:
- For adults:
- Nethilia, The Admin
April 2025
- Apr 24, 2025 / AG Rewards Overhaul
- There has been an overhaul of the AG Rewards system. Namely, reward certificates have been removed; members now earn reward credit, which is tabluated on the member dashboard and can be redeemed at any time before expiration. All tiers can have points and reward credit expire 120 days (4 months) after being issued.
- So no more passing rewards over to friends and family. Use it or lose it!
- More details can be seen on the official website, as well as the official terms and conditions.
- Nethilia, The Admin
May 2025
- May 1, 2025 / New Releases and Rereleases for Historical Characters and Custom Patches
- Rereleased versions of classic outfits for Addy Walker, Kirsten Larson, and Samantha Parkington, who has a special editon classic version like them. (She re-released in January 2025, but I never put it on the news page; I have now). There's also modified meet accessories for Maryellen Larkin, Melody Ellison, and Nanea Mitchell, and new items and outfits for each of them. These characters now also come with journals rather than their first book, which is still available separately. A lot of history going on!
- For Classic Released Items:
- Samantha Parkington doll (Classic)
- Samantha's Birthday Outfit (Re-Release)
- Addy's School Outfit (Re-Release)
- Kirsten's School Outfit (Re-Release)
- For New (and Changed!) Historical Items:
- Maryellen: My Diary
- Maryellen's Accessories (changed)
- Maryellen's Two-In-One Outfit
- Maryellen's Diner Accessories
- Maryellen's Vintage Stove and Accessories
- Melody: My Diary
- Melody's Accessories (changed)
- Melody's Salon Outfit
- Melody's Salon Accessories
- Melody's Salon Chair and Accessories
- Nanea: My Diary
- Nanea's Accessories (changed)
- Nanea's Volunteer Outfit
- Nanea's Care Kit
- There is also a small set of released stick-on patches for customizing American Girl items. (For ease, we'll be listing the letters and the city stickers together.)
- Nethilia, The Admin, knows the sting of the hot comb on the back of an unheld ear
- May 10, 2025 / AG Sisters -- New Book and Line
- Source: Amazon Listing
- Information about a new book from American Girl based on a upcoming line called AG Sisters, has been released on Amazon. An upcoming book AG Sisters: Friendship Fun, states that the characters are named Francis, Wesley, Lea (a different one) and Jozette, and shows a unique logo for the line. The book contains short comics as well as various activities and crafts, aimed at the early elementary age of 6-9 years.
- Reminder, as always, about our policies on rumors, leaks, and hearsay. Things have been canceled even when announced formally, so writing up pages based on minimal details is discouraged.
- Nethilia, The Admin, really wanted that Josefina graphic novel
- May 22, 2025 / New Meet Outfit for Truly Me
- Amazon Canada initially put up preorders for Truly Me dolls in a new meet outfit. The outfit for girls has a jacket, shirt, skirt, socks, and low sneakers while the outfit for boys has a jacket, shirt, sweatpants, and high sneakers. Each set includes an additional t-shirt for a second look.
- There are also images of new Truly Me Dolls to be added to the line-up.
- Our policies on rumors, leaks, and hearsay means we won't put up more details beyond this announcement. The Canadian site cites a release date of June 1st, so we can at least wait until then to put up accurate details unless the official site puts up things before that. After all, at base we need a proper name for the set.
- Update: Listings appear to be early and have been taken down.
- Nethilia, The Admin, likes a nice jacket combo
June 2025
- June 2, 2025 / New Truly Me Items and New Meet Outfit!
- The new Truly Me meet outfit has released! (And AG hasn't named it. So we're just going to call it the Star Squad Outfit after the jacket it comes with and the accessories.) There's also three new dolls in the lineup. Also, the prices of the dolls has risen to $125. For Truly Me:
- Nethilia, The Admin, wishes y'all a happy pride month
- June 4, 2025 / AG X Crocs
- American Girl has put up a page about an upcoming release that is in collaboration with Crocs, releasing their Classic Clog in sizes for dolls and children.
- Nethilia, The Admin, likes to be comfortable
- June 22, 2025 / AG x Barbie -- Peaches 'N Cream Collector Doll
- As part of the 80th anniversary of Mattel, Mattel has released another collaboration with their Barbie brand, this time featuring the Peaches 'N Cream doll from 1984: the Peaches 'n Cream Barbie Collector Doll. The doll--which comes in blonde light skinned and brunette dark skinned versions--retails for $275. Along with the outfit, the doll comes with a unique box and stand, metal jewelry, a wrist tag, and reproductions of the booklets and the items included with the original doll.
- The doll is only offered for purchase to Berry members on the first day, followed by all AG Rewards members on the second day, and to the general public on the third day. Sales are restricted to the US.
- Furthermore, purchasing the Peaches 'n Cream Barbie Collector Doll offers a 20% discount off the Barbie Day-To-Night Fashion Pack through the 27th.
- Nethilia, The Admin, has a favorite Barbie and this is indeed it!
July 2025
- July 1, 2025 / New Truly Me Items and the Long Hair Looks Collection
- A new Truly Me release has come out, including a new subline--the Long Hair Looks Collection. This long-haired collection debuts three new dolls with extra-long hair, a new unique meet outfit, and unique hair care accessories for each doll. (If you're old enough to remember Totally Hair Barbie, you're probably being hit with nostalgia right now.) The collection includes:
- Also for Truly Me:
- The prices have risen on nearly all products as well.
- Nethilia, The Admin, do be doing hair
- July 8, 2025 / AG x Clueless Limited Outfits
- American Girl has done a collaboration to promote the 30th year anniversary of the 1995 Clueless movie with limited editions of the iconic outfits worn by main characters Cher Horowitz and Dionne Davenport.
- Cher's As If! Clueless Outfit (only 7,000)
- Dionne's Whatever! Clueless Outfit (only 5,000)
- The outfits retail for $80 each and no refunds, returns, or exchanges are permitted. As is becoming standard with special releases, the first day the outfits are only offered for purchase to Berry members, followed by all AG Rewards members on the second day and to the general public on the third day.
- Nethilia, The Admin, reminds you that it does not say RSVP on the Statue of Liberty
- July 21, 2025 / AG x Wednesday Doll
- American Girl has collaborated with Amazon MGM Studios to release the limited edition Wednesday Addams Collector Doll prior to the release of Season 2. The doll has unique looks, a unique box, comes with props of Thing and two bags of piranha fish, and retails for $295. No refunds, returns, or exchanges are permitted.
- The doll is limited to 6,000 and is only offered for purchase to Berry members on the first day, followed by all AG Rewards members on the second day, and to the general public on the third day. Sales are restricted to the US.
- Nethilia, The Admin, has Addams Family Values
- July 30, 2025 / AG x Disney Limited Edition Cinderella
- American Girl has collaborated with Disney to release the limited edition Disney Princess Cinderella Collector Doll to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the movie. The doll, a modified version of the Disney Princess Cinderella Doll, retails for $310 and is decorated in Swarovski crystals.
- No refunds, returns, or exchanges are permitted. The doll is limited to 6,000 and is only offered for purchase to Berry members on the first day, followed by all AG Rewards members on the second day, and to the general public on the third day. Sales are restricted to the US.
- Nethilia, The Admin, has the other slipper
August 2025
- August 4, 2025 / AG x Disney's Frozen
- American Girl has released Elsa and Anna collections as part of the AG x Disney collaboration with the Frozen franchise. (Yes, it's marketed as separate from the Disney Princess Collection). The dolls are of standard issue, with each having a unique extra outfit and a shared accessory.
- Disney Frozen Anna Doll
- Disney Frozen Elsa Doll
- Disney Frozen Anna Adventure Outfit and Travel Bag
- Disney Frozen Elsa Travel Outfit and Bruni
- Disney Frozen Olaf Plush and Summer Accessories
- Nethilia, The Admin, still hasn't seen Frozen 2: Deep Freeze
- August 22, 2025 / My First American Girl Heritage Doll collection
- Plush versions of five of the Historical Characters have been released as part of the My First American Girl Heritage Doll collection: Josefina, Kirsten, Molly, Addy, and Samantha. Each 13.5" plush doll retails for $65, is dressed in a non-removable outfit based on the classic outfit look, and comes with a board book of one of the stories in the character's collection.
- Nethilia, The Admin, likes a squishy doll
September 2025
- September 17, 2025 / Welcome, Raquel Reyes!
- The 2026 Girl of the Year is here--Raquel Reyes! She's learning pickleball, loves sharing her Mexican-American heritage, is into DJing -- and in a nod to the start of the company and the upcoming 40th anniversary, is the great-great granddaughter of the well-loved and well-known Samantha Parkington!
- Raquel's Collection includes items and outfits for beach fun, Piney Point, and summertime reunions:
- The Raquel Reyes doll
- Raquel's Journal
- Raquel's Beach Party Dress
- Raquel's Beach Outfit
- Raquel's Piney Point Pickleball Outfit
- Raquel's Coastal Stripes Pajamas
- Raquel's Accessories
- Raquel's Pickleball Bag and Paddle Set
- Raquel's Dog, Luzita
- Raquel's Dolphin Duo
- Raquel's Vintage Vanity
- Raquel's Summertime Treats Set
- Raquel's Beach Chairs and Barbecue Set
- Raquel's Seaside Car
- ETA: Her main book, Raquel Reyes Saves the Wedding, is due to release November 2025.
- Excitement and anticipation doesn't mean we allow poor edits. The main pages about Raquel--like is standard around here--will launch with a short-term pause to ensure accurate and proper data in these early days. Furthermore, any other pages will be controlled as necessary to prevent poor edits -- and blocks passed out for editors that don't follow our Rules and Policies, especially the Style Guide. First day editing is no excuse.
- Nethilia, The Admin, studies family history too
- September 22, 2025 / Wicked Limited Edition Dolls
- As part of the promotion of the upcoming film Wicked: For Good, American Girl has released Limited Edition dolls of Elphaba and Glinda--Galinda--as well as the pajamas from "Popular." (Yes, I know, Kavi. This is the film version.)
- Defy Gravity with the following:
- No refunds, returns, or exchanges are permitted. The collection is limited (6,000 for Elphaba 6,800 for Glinda, 3,450 for Elphaba's pajamas, and 6100 for Glinda's pajamas) and is only offered for purchase to Berry members on the first day until midnight, followed by the general public. Sales are restricted to the US.
- Nethilia, The Admin, still prefers the Broadway version
- September 23, 2025 / 2025 Limited Edition Holiday Collector Dolls
- The 2025 Holiday edition doll, the American Girl 2025 Glimmering Gold Holiday Collector Doll has been released. First access is limited to Berry-level AG Rewards members. Each doll is decorated with more than 100 Swarovski crystals, including in the earrings in the pierced ears, and comes in two different versions.
- The dolls are limited to 11,000 total in both versions and is only offered for purchase to Berry members on the first day until midnight CST, with 3x points at purchase. This is followed by all members on the second day, and to the general public on the third day. Sales are restricted to the US and no refunds, returns, or exchanges are permitted.
- Nethilia, The Admin, stays Golden like HUNTR/X
- September 24, 2025 / Janie and Jack Holiday Wear and Pajamas
- American Girl has again collaborated with Janie and Jack to release the Holiday mix and match set, as well as a set of holiday pajamas designed by the brand Hanna Andersson. Two sets are also available for Bitty Baby, and a new Elf on the Shelf Set has been released.
- Prepare for the winter holidays with the following:
- Ruffles and Ribbon Blouse
- Rosy Ribbed Cardigan
- Tied with Bows Jacket
- Rosy Cascade Party Dress
- Pleated Party Skirt
- Twinkling Tulle Skirt
- Glitter and Bows Shoes
- Sparkly Cream Celebration Accessories
- Sparkly Cream Celebration Dress
- Holiday Treetops Pajamas
- The Elf on the Shelf Set (2025)
- American Girl Baking Spirits Bright 2025 Advent Calendar
- For Bitty Baby:
- Nethilia, The Admin, feels the crisp in the air
- September 26, 2025 / Meet the AG Sisters!
- Welcome the AG Sisters, a 14.5" line that focuses on colorful friendships through a group of four early elementary girls who love to play together: Francie, Jozette, Lea, and Wesley.
- The collections starts with dolls of each of the four main characters, outfits, and accessories (which are advertised as fitting and being for use with the similarly-sized WellieWishers as well):
- Additionally, the American Girl Doll Carrier Backpack for 14.5" dolls has been released.
- Currently all AG Sisters products are available in the US only.
- Nethilia, The Admin, is intrigued by an all-new line
December 2025
- December 26, 2025 / New Items for Truly Me
- During the last two weeks, new Truly Me outfits and accessories were released, many focusing on sports:
- Nethilia, The Admin, wishes you a happy holidays