• Video
  • Shop
  • Culture
  • Family
  • Wellness
  • Food
  • Living
  • Style
  • Travel
  • News
  • Book Club
  • GMA3: WYNTK
  • Newsletter
  • Privacy Policy
  • Your US State Privacy Rights
  • Children's Online Privacy Policy
  • Interest-Based Ads
  • Terms of Use
  • Do Not Sell My Info
  • Contact Us
  • © 2025 ABC News
  • Family

American Girl brings back its original 6 heroine dolls for 35th anniversary

4:13
‘GMA’ reveals American Girl’s 2021 Girl of the Year
American Girl
ByNicole Pelletiere
May 04, 2021, 12:59 PM

American Girl is celebrating its 35th birthday by reintroducing its six original characters in a special anniversary collection.

Samantha Parkington, Kirsten Larson, Molly McIntire, Felicity Merriman, Addy Walker and Josefina Montoya will inspire a new generation in their iconic outfits, complete with authentic accessories.

Each character will include their first paperback book in the series with a vintage cover. The sets come packaged in a retro-inspired American Girl doll box designed for both new and longtime collectors.

Jamie Cygielman, general manager of American Girl, said the brand's smart, courageous heroines have helped shape an entire generation of women.

PHOTO: American Girl is celebrating its 35th birthday by reintroducing its six original characters. New content is also available to American Girl fans including a new inspirational book titled, "Everything I Need to Know I Learned from American Girl."
American Girl is celebrating its 35th birthday by reintroducing its six original characters in a special anniversary collection. New content and experiences are also available to American Girl fans including a new inspirational book titled, "Everything I Need to Know I Learned from American Girl."
American Girl

Editor’s Picks

American Girl's 2021 doll of the year is wildlife conservationist Kira Bailey

  • Dec 31, 2020

Girl gives bald American Girl dolls to kids with cancer

  • Mar 20, 2019

Dr. Maya Angelou has been honored with a Barbie doll

  • Jan 14, 2021

Related Articles

MORE: American Girl honors health care workers with new scrubs doll outfit

"As we celebrate this major milestone, we're thrilled to recognize the very first generation of American girls who grew up with these beloved, original characters and made them the phenomenon they are today," Cygielman said.

"Knowing many of these women are now moms themselves, we look forward to creating special, multi-generational experiences for families via their shared love of the brand," she added. "We can't wait to inspire and empower this next generation with even more relevant products, immersive experiences and timeless stories."

Related Articles

MORE: Once bullied, 11-year-old girl now inspires girls to love the skin they're in

PHOTO: American Girl is celebrating its 35th birthday by reintroducing its six original characters in a special anniversary collection.
American Girl is celebrating its 35th birthday by reintroducing its six original characters in a special anniversary collection. Samantha Parkington, Kirsten Larson, Molly McIntire, Felicity Merriman, Addy Walker and Josefina Montoya will inspire a new generation in their iconic outfits, complete with authentic accessories.
American Girl

New content and experiences are also available to American Girl fans including a new inspirational book titled "Everything I Need to Know I Learned from American Girl" and a digital album, "American Girl Get Up and Dance," which includes 10 American Girl character-inspired songs.

On May 8, fans are invited to join American Girl for a Facebook Live birthday bash and a cupcake decorating party with Bobbie Lloyd who is chief baking officer of Magnolia Bakery. Influencers Rachel Pitzel, Ava and Leah Clements and Zooey Miyoshi will also attend the virtual event.

Editor’s Picks

American Girl's 2021 doll of the year is wildlife conservationist Kira Bailey

  • Dec 31, 2020

Girl gives bald American Girl dolls to kids with cancer

  • Mar 20, 2019

Dr. Maya Angelou has been honored with a Barbie doll

  • Jan 14, 2021

Up Next in Family—

What to know about A$AP Rocky and Rihanna and their family

July 14, 2025

What to know about camp safety: Key questions for parents after Texas flooding

July 11, 2025

Mom welcomes triplets after 10 years of thinking she couldn't have any more kids

July 10, 2025

Moms of 'kidfluencers' defend sharing their lives online

July 9, 2025

Shop GMA Favorites

ABC will receive a commission for purchases made through these links.

Sponsored Content by Taboola

The latest lifestyle and entertainment news and inspiration for how to live your best life - all from Good Morning America.
  • Contests
  • Terms of Use
  • Privacy Policy
  • Do Not Sell My Info
  • Children’s Online Privacy Policy
  • Advertise with us
  • Your US State Privacy Rights
  • Interest-Based Ads
  • About Nielsen Measurement
  • Press
  • Feedback
  • Shop FAQs
  • ABC News
  • ABC
  • All Videos
  • All Topics
  • Sitemap

© 2025 ABC News
  • Privacy Policy— 
  • Your US State Privacy Rights— 
  • Children's Online Privacy Policy— 
  • Interest-Based Ads— 
  • Terms of Use— 
  • Do Not Sell My Info— 
  • Contact Us— 

© 2025 ABC News