American Girl is turning 40 this year, and it’s celebrating by re-releasing the dolls that started it all.
In honor of the brand’s anniversary, the eight original American Girl dolls are heading back to shelves to share their stories with a new generation of kids. The collection includes familiar faces like Addy Walker, Felicity Merriman, Josefina Montoya, Kirsten Larson, Kaya, Kit Kittredge, Molly McIntire, and Samantha Parkington, all inspired by their classic 1986 designs. Families can grab these pieces of history now online and in stores.
American Girl is bringing back the dolls that defined a generation. | Source: Mattel
Travel back to the Edwardian era of 1904 with Samantha. | Source: Mattel
Discover independence with Felicity in 1774. | Source: Mattel
Meet Addy, who courageously escapes slavery during the Civil War. | Source: Mattel
Embrace traditions, family, and healing with Josefina in colonial New Mexico. | Source: Mattel
Extra extra, read all about Kit as she chases her dreams of being a reporter during the Great depression. | Source: Mattel
Show off your star-spangled spirit with Molly during World War II. | Source: Mattel
Explore the importance of leadership with Kaya's 1764 journey in the Pacific Northwest. | Source: Mattel
As a Swedish immigrant in 1854, Kirsten learns to balance her family's traditions while adapting to a new world. | Source: Mattel
Each 18-inch doll comes with her signature outfit, accessories, and a book — classic Meet books for Addy, Josefina, Kirsten, Kaya, Kit, and Molly, and special Keepsake Guides for Samantha and Felicity. The books explore the characters’ stories as they grow up across different time periods, educating kids about important moments in history while teaching them to be kind, hardworking, and to stand up for what they believe in.
The American Girl Historical Characters 40th Anniversary Collection is available now at American Girl stores and online. For more information about each character and their unique story, visit americangirl.com.
AMERICAN GIRL HISTORICAL CHARACTERS 40TH ANNIVERSARY COLLECTION
American Girl is bringing back the dolls that defined a generation. | Source: Mattel
Travel back to the Edwardian era of 1904 with Samantha. | Source: Mattel
Discover independence with Felicity in 1774. | Source: Mattel
Embrace traditions, family, and healing with Josefina in colonial New Mexico. | Source: Mattel
Explore the importance of leadership with Kaya's 1764 journey in the Pacific Northwest. | Source: Mattel
As a Swedish immigrant in 1854, Kirsten learns to balance her family's traditions while adapting to a new world. | Source: Mattel
Extra extra, read all about Kit as she chases her dreams of being a reporter during the Great depression. | Source: Mattel
Show off your star-spangled spirit with Molly during World War II. | Source: Mattel
Meet Addy, who courageously escapes slavery during the Civil War. | Source: Mattel
In honor of American Girl's anniversary, this line brings back the eight original Historical Characters dolls: Addy Walker, Felicity Merriman, Josefina Montoya, Kirsten Larson, Kaya, Kit Kittredge, Molly McIntire, and Samantha Parkington. Each doll wears her iconic 1986 outfit and comes with a book exploring her story.
