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January 2011

 * January 1, 2011/ Welcome, Kanani, the 25th anniversary of American Girl, and New Things.


 * Welcome, Kanani Akina! Kanani has arrived as of midnight 2011 CST, and she's brought her collection:


 * Kanani's Accessories
 * Kanani's Aloha Outfit
 * Kanani's Beach Outfit
 * Kanani's Lu'au Set
 * Kanani's Pajamas
 * Kanani's Lounge Chair Set
 * Kanani's Paddleboard Set
 * Kanani's Shave Ice Stand
 * Hawaiian Monk Seal
 * Aloha, Kanani
 * Good Job, Kanani


 * The Historicals have new things:


 * Julie's Summer Skirt Set
 * Molly's Polka-Dot Outfit
 * Kit's Summer Dress
 * Rebecca's Lace Dress
 * Addy's Plaid Summer Set
 * Josefina's Dress and Vest
 * Kaya's Pow-Wow Dress of Today


 * My American Girl :


 * Sweetheart Pajamas
 * Fancy Occasion Dress
 * Breakfast in Bed Set


 * For Bitty Baby:


 * Fresh and Fruity Outfit
 * Sweetheart Outfit
 * Bitty's Monitor
 * Bitty Front Pack
 * Rosy Ribbons Pajamas


 * For Bitty Twins:


 * Tropical Skirt Set
 * Tropical Shorts Set
 * Potty Seat and Accessories


 * This is the 25th anniversary of American Girl! There will be many celebrations. One of the first is a set of collectible twelve Mini Dolls in Holiday wear--starting with Samantha Parkington in the Cranberry Party Dress. Check it out!


 * A New Year doesn't leave old Policies behind! Make your articles Sparkle! --Nethilia, Admin.


 * January 18th, 2011 / Blog Posts have a Purpose.


 * Blog posts are to have a purpose here, and their purpose is not being fulfilled. Therefore, all blog posts are to be run by the Admins before being posted--you may e-mail them to me, or contact me in some private method. They are not there for casual conversation or "discussion" questions better posted on a forum, but well thought out essays. If you a) are not an admin and b) have no history of posting to the Wiki, your blog posts will be deleted without warning. This rule is effective immediately. --Nethilia, Admin.

February 2011

 * February 10th, 2011 / American Girl Store to open in Lynnwood, WA


 * American Girl is to open a store in Lynnwood, WA at the Alderwood Mall. This is roughly north of Seattle. Link.


 * February 17, 2011 / New items


 * There are new items for the various lines, including a new pet, Chocolate Chip.


 * For My AG:


 * Sea Breeze Outfit
 * Campus Casual Outfit
 * Innerstar U Jacket
 * Flower Garden Dress
 * Tennis Skirt Set
 * Chair and Bocce Set
 * Sporty Skate Set


 * For Bitty Baby:


 * Pink Blossoms Outfit
 * Darling Dots Swim Set


 * For Bitty Twins:


 * Blue Soccer Outfit
 * Red Soccer Outfit
 * Soccer Accessories


 * Books and Activities:


 * A Winning Goal
 * Into the Spotlight
 * Doll Hair Salon
 * Doll Dining
 * Oodles of Sweet Stuff
 * Paper Shaper Forest Friends
 * The Silver Guitar
 * A Bundle of Trouble
 * Clue in the Castle Tower
 * Felicity Play Scenes and Paper Dolls
 * Josefina Play Scenes and Paper Dolls

March 2011

 * March 28, 2011 / Felicity and Elizabeth officially archived, and a reminder.


 * 1. Felicity and Elizabeth are now in the American Girl Archives, signifying their status as retired dolls. Their books, mini dolls, and Felicity's movie remain available for purchase.
 * 2. I have been noticing a few trends on this wiki:
 * The creation of many shoddily-made articles, which do nothing but repeat information previously seen in other published articles. Please use the Search function to see if what you're looking for already exists in the wiki, and if what you're looking for doesn't exist, don't create a new page just because you can't find what you're looking for. Use some common sense and try different words to find what you're looking for. If a new article is required, please read the Policy on Article Creation before making one. Poorly made articles will be deleted without warning.
 * Flagrant violation of the first rule of the wiki (Facts only, no personal opinions). Please be as neutral or objective as possible, especially when writing characterization. Avoid using weasel words. It need not be said that this is a bannable offense.
 * Listing of unreleased products for any series. Yes, I'm aware Amazon.com and other online merchants have listings for unreleased AG products well before AG's corporate site posts them. However, do not list unreleased products on the wiki unless there is reasonable evidence (ie. a historical mystery that clearly identifies the Historical character). The admins prefer to build the wiki on solid facts, not pure speculation or rumors.


 * --AkaiKaze, the Other Admin

April 2011

 * April 30, 2011 / Washington DC and Seattle grand openings, possible Best Friend doll for Ana Rubin?


 * 1. According to American Girl the Washington DC and Seattle stores are set to have their grand openings on the weekends of June 18 and July 16 later this year respectively.
 * 2. Molly, Kit, Julie, and Rebecca have received new fashion portfolio kits. Of particular interest is Rebecca's fashion kit as it includes a picture of Ana Rubin in doll form. Note that this does not mean a Best Friend doll for Ana is forthcoming - until there is official word from AG, any rumors of an Ana Rubin doll (or any new Best Friend dolls for other Historicals) are just that: rumors.


 * --AkaiKaze, the Other Admin

May 2011

 * May 8th, 2011 / New Historical Information - Marie-Grace and Cécile


 * New information has leaked about two new historical characters that are down the line--Marie-grace and Cecile from 1850s New Orleans. It seems that they will be sharing their six book series and time period, and there have been some quick images of them. Cécile is a girl of color, and Marie-Grace is Caucasian.


 * As excited as we all may be about seeing new dolls and new information, there really is not enough information regarding this to start an article. Until there are clearer pictures and officially released images from American Girl--a press release would be best, since that's quite official--do not create articles regarding them. Remember, we want to do it right! Thanks, and happy editing!


 * --Nethilia, Admin


 * May 29th, 2011 / No Anons on Articles


 * So many contributions....to an article, NOT to the actual project. And from people who have no cred. So as of today, if you want to comment on blog articles, you must do so with a user name, and you are expected to contribute to the project beyond commenting on blog posts. All comments by anonymous people will be deleted withing 24 hours of this post. This isn't a blog, it's a wiki, and if you want to comment on the blog you'll contribute to the project.


 * --Nethilia, Admin

June 2011

 * June 8, 2011 / Sockpuppetry and abusing multiple accounts


 * If you register, get blocked for whatever infractions incurred, and decide to re-register to evade your block (however long it may be), at the very least refrain from doing the same behaviors that got you blocked in the first place. Anyone caught engaging in sockpuppetry or otherwise abusing multiple accounts to evade blocks will be permanently banned, including the original account AND associated sockpuppet accounts.


 * --AkaiKaze, the Angry Admin


 * June 23, 2011 / New items


 * Several lines have received new items.


 * For Kanani:


 * Kanani's Party Outfit
 * Kanani's 'Ukelele Set


 * For My AG dolls, new dolls, outfits, accessories, and furniture:


 * Just Like You 53, Just Like You 54, and Just Like You 55
 * Shine On Now Tee
 * Genie Outfit
 * Soccer Outfit II
 * Campus Cheer Gear
 * Skateboard Set
 * Fresh and Fun Outfit
 * Striped School Dress
 * Everyday Play Jumper
 * Blueberry Clogs
 * Garden Boots
 * Silver Heels
 * Sporty Sandals
 * Comfy and Cozy Pet Bed
 * Pet Carrier Set
 * Chestnut Horse
 * Delicious Dinner Set
 * Salon Styling Caddy
 * School Backpack Set
 * Sport Watch
 * Dressy Watch Set
 * Casual Watch Set
 * I Love Sports Earrings
 * I Love Pets Earrings
 * City Sunglasses
 * Sweet Peach Glasses
 * Raspberry Glasses
 * Stable and Supplies
 * Dining Room Set


 * For Bitty Baby, three new dolls were added along with a new meet outfit and accessories:


 * Pink Paisley Sleeper - the sixth Meet Outfit for Bitty Baby
 * Plaid Play Outfit
 * Basics "ABCs" Blanket
 * Bitty Basics Bib Set
 * Bitty Mealtime Set


 * For Bitty Twins, only two new outfits:


 * Camo Pants Outfit
 * Camo Jumper Outfit

August 2011

 * August 3, 2011 / There is a palm and it is on my face because I can't take my eyes off this site for five seconds.


 * It profoundly disturbs me that for a wiki revolving not just around dolls but also books, there seems to be a distinct inability for people to utilize a skill called "reading comprehension". Believe it or not, the wiki DOES have rules and policies that must be adhered to, and the admins will not hesitate to ban (or permaban, for extreme cases) people for failing to follow said rules and policies.


 * This wiki is intended to be a serious project, and if you can't Be a Big Girl and behave yourself, then perhaps wiki-editing isn't for you. If you see a mistake, fix it and move on, if someone comes in and edits anything you've written, don't throw a tantrum, or start an edit war, or go crying from one admin to the other about how mean we're being to you, and if things need to be discussed or debated, that's what talk pages are for.


 * Given that the two newest Historical characters, Marie-Grace and Cécile, will be arriving soon, along with any possible news or information about Girl of the Year 2012, and while we're all excited for their arrivals, the admins will not tolerate any foolishness and nonsense such as poorly made articles, vandalism, or baseless speculation. Since the wiki is a spoiler heavy zone, please read and familiarize yourself with the Spoiler Policy as the admins are not responsible for ruining your excitement.


 * --AkaiKaze, the Other Admin


 * August 4, 2011 / Girl of the Year 2012 books


 * The books for Girl of the Year 2012 have been listed on Amazon.com:


 * Girl of the Year 2012 Book 1
 * Girl of the Year 2012 Book 2


 * The author is Mary Casanova, who has written a variety of AG books, including Chrissa's and Jess's books, as well Cécile: Gates of Gold from the Girls of Many Lands. Sports is mentioned on the book pages, possibly indicating a girl who might be involved in athletics. At this time there is no way to preorder the books via the posted Amazon links, but the books can be preordered via Barnes and Noble.


 * Until there's more information available, please refrain from baseless speculation. --AkaiKaze 06:03, August 4, 2011 (UTC)


 * August 7, 2011 / Marie Grace and Cécile Preview on AG website


 * It's official now--Cécile Rey and Marie-Grace Gardner have been released in preview on the American Girl website, along with their collection items:


 * Cécile Doll
 * Marie-Grace doll
 * Cécile's Accessories
 * Marie-Grace's Accessories
 * Cécile's Parlor Outfit
 * Fancy Boots
 * Cécile's Parlor Desk
 * Cécile's Parrot and Games
 * Cécile's Nightwear
 * Cécile's Bed and Bedding
 * Marie-Grace's Skirt Set
 * Marie-Grace's Party Outfit
 * Marie-Grace's Dog, Argos
 * Marie-Grace's Nightgown
 * Marie-Grace's Vanity Set
 * Fancy Dress
 * Banquet Table and Treats
 * Fairy Costume Accessories
 * Fancy Coat
 * Cécile's Special Dress
 * Marie-Grace's Party Outfit
 * Crinoline and Chemise


 * Books:


 * Meet Marie-Grace
 * Meet Cécile
 * Marie-Grace and the Orphans
 * Troubles for Cécile
 * Marie-Grace Makes a Difference
 * Cécile's Gift
 * Cécile and Marie-Grace Play Scenes and Paper Dolls
 * Cécile and Marie-Grace Just for Fun


 * And an American Girl First--if you preorder either of them, they will come with a bonus--an extra booklet.


 * We may all be excited, but the rules certainly apply more now than they ever did. Any poorly done pages will be immediately deleted without any ceremony. I'm not playing around.


 * --Nethilia, your Take No Prisoners Admin


 * August 18, 2011 / Marie-Grace and Cécile book previews on Amazon


 * Amazon has begun posting previews for Marie-Grace and Cécile's books, so far only Cécile's books and Marie-Grace Makes a Difference have sneak peeks. There is also a contest on Barnes and Noble to win both dolls and meet books; entrants must be 18 or older and the contest ends October 1.


 * In case anyone is new to the wiki, be sure to read the Spoiler Policy as the admins are not responsible for ruining your excitement. It need not be said any foolishness or mischief will not be tolerated.


 * --AkaiKaze, the Other Admin