Older News 2017

January 2017

 * January 1, 2017 / Gabriela debuts, other new stuff


 * Gabriela McBride makes her debut as the first black Girl of the Year, here's the rundown of her collection.


 * Gabriela doll
 * Gabriela
 * Gabriela's Rehearsal Outfit
 * Gabriela's PJs
 * Gabriela's Sparkling Sequins Outfit
 * Gabriela's Accessories
 * Gabriela's Creative Studio Set
 * Gabriela's Tap Shoes
 * Gabriela's Showtime Kit
 * Gabriela's Performance Case
 * Gabriela's Cat


 * For Truly Me:


 * Tropical Print Dress
 * Adventure Tank Set
 * Tiered Tropical Skirt
 * Sequin Skirt
 * Geo-Print Shorts
 * Sunshine Tank
 * Pom-Pom Tee
 * Fringe Vest
 * Dream Pajamas
 * Just Dotty Tank and Brief Set
 * Flowers and Dots Tank and Brief Set
 * Stripes and Dots Swimsuit
 * Swim Accessories
 * Starry Sunglasses
 * Fun and Games Sleepover Set
 * Shining Star Baseball Hat
 * V-neck Hoodie
 * Blue Sandals
 * Green Gladiator Sandals
 * Print Purse


 * There are also two new Williams-Sonoma items, the Popcorn Kit and Cookie Stamp Set.


 * Bitty Baby only got one outfit, the Hearts and Stripes Valentines Outfit. No items were released for BeForever or WellieWishers.


 * New stuff, new year, but the same old rules of the wiki apply.


 * AkaiKaze, the Other Admin


 * January 6, 2017 / Express Yourself with Gabriela / Gabriela's Meet Outfit Separate
 * Information on Gabby's craft book, Express Yourself With Gabriela, have released on American Girl's publishing site. Like previous craft books, this one contains various activities focused on Gabriela's theme; her extra accessory include a prop microphone and poetry journal. There is no release date yet.


 * In addition, Gabriela's Meet Outfit is being sold separately through American Girl for $28. Customers who show record of a purchase of Just Like You 46 within recent years are being mailed codes to receive the outfit for free. The code is redeemable until March 31st.


 * Nethilia, The Admin


 * January 31, 2017 / Debuts at American Girl Place Los Angeles


 * If you happen to live in the Los Angeles area, the American Girl Place at The Grove is hosting a first look event for what is presumed to be the debuts of Tenney Grant and Felicity Merriman on February 16, 9am to 10am. (The description from the Los Angeles store page states, "you’ll be among the first to see our newest contemporary character, and to welcome back a beloved historical character!" in the Upcoming Events section.) There will also be new products on display in addition to the character reveals. It should be noted this event is intended for adults and reservations are required, but children will not be turned away.


 * AkaiKaze, the Other Admin

February 2017

 * February 7, 2017 / Upcoming Modification to 18" dolls




 * Recent information from American Girl on their Facebook page reveals that, starting in 2017, several dolls will be modified so that their underwear will be a permanent part of the cloth torsos. This will apply to Maryellen, Melody, Julie, Truly Me dolls, and upcoming contemporary characters (but not Tenney Grant). Official statement  is that the modification was made "for a variety of reasons, including consumer research that's shown that having the underwear fixed to the body will make play easier for some and will ensure the underwear is less likely to be lost or need to be replaced." They will continue to sell separate brief and underwear sets. This will be a rolling replacement among Truly Me and other dolls.


 * We will not discuss this on the wiki in detail (or any other upcoming dolls) before they are released.


 * ETA: A E-mail to Jezebel from American Girl includes the following addition, also citing cost issues:


 * The decision to make this change was made for several reasons, including our ability to continue producing a quality product without the price of our dolls going up. And because we learned from our consumer research that the new underwear design will make play easier for some children and will ensure the underwear cannot be lost, we hoped it was an overall benefit for most. Having observed for decades how girls play with our dolls, outfits, and accessories, we believe the change will not limit how a young girl imagines or interacts with her doll.


 * Nethilia, The Admin


 * February 13, 2017 / Images of Two New Characters on American Girl Site


 * A stop-motion video on the American Girl Play site reveals dolls of Gabriela, Tenney Grant, Logan Everett, Suzie Yang (Z from the Z.Crew videos), and an new unknown, possibly historical character. Information has already materialized for Felicity, Tenney, and Logan (and Gabriela was released on January 1st) but not a doll of Z or the unexplained new character (with what appears to be a whole new face mold).


 * As per the usual, until there is more information on any characters, we will not put up articles. We don't rumormonger and we don't tolerate those that do.


 * ETA: The American Girl Website has officially revealed that the previously unknown doll is Nanea Mitchell from 1941, as well as confirmed Suzie "Z" Yang. Article pages are up but more details are currently unavailable. We'll still come at you if you try to rumor-smear, and the pages are locked. Don't test the admins.


 * ETA 2: There is now a site showcasing all six dolls, and American girl is encouraging the use of the hashtag #ChooseYourCharacter on Instagram to promote all the characters. Tenney, Logan, and Felicity will release Thursday, Suzie "Z" Yang in April, and Nanea Mitchell this Fall around August.


 * As per the usual, until there is more information on any characters, we will not put up articles. We don't rumormonger and we don't tolerate those that do.


 * Nethilia, The Admin


 * ETA 3: American Girl confirmed on Twitter the specific dates for Suzie and Nanea's debuts - they will be released on April 27 and August 24 of this year, respectively.


 * AkaiKaze, the Other Admin


 * February 16, 2017 / Tenney Grant, Logan Everett, Felicity Merriman, and Other New Things


 * All lines got new products in the Spring Release. Tenney Grant, Logan Everett, and the collection have been released, launching the Contemporary Characters line:


 * Tenney Grant doll
 * Tenney's Spotlight Outfit
 * Tenney's Gingham Pajamas
 * Tenney's Picnic Outfit
 * Tenney's Accessories
 * Tenney's Stage and Dressing Room
 * Tenney's Banjo
 * Tenney's Golden Retriever
 * Tenney's Picnic Set
 * Tenney's Hat and Necklace
 * Tenney
 * Tenney in the Key of Friendship
 * Tenney's Journal
 * Logan Everett Doll
 * Logan's Rhythmic Drum Set


 * Felicity has also been rereleased for the BeForever Collection with a starting collection:


 * Felicity Merriman (doll)
 * Felicity's Accessories
 * Felicity's Undergarments
 * Love and Loyalty
 * A Stand for Independence
 * Gunpowder and Tea Cakes: My Journey with Felicity


 * Her items (minus the books) are only available online and at the flagship AG stores.


 * Select BeForever characters received items:


 * Rebecca's Play Dress
 * Rebecca's Coney Island Games
 * Kit's Play Dress
 * Kit's Mini Golf Outfit
 * Kit's Mini Golf Set
 * Maryellen's Flamingo Swim Set
 * Julie's Basketball Uniform
 * Julie's Basketball Accessories
 * Julie's Peasant Top Outfit
 * Julie's Floral Accessories
 * Julie's Groovy Bathroom
 * The Runaway
 * The Lady's Slipper
 * Message in a Bottle


 * For WellieWishers (Notably, free shipping remains on the line.)


 * Fun Fish Swimsuit and Cover-Up
 * Marvelous Mermaid Outfit
 * Playful Garden Washtub Set
 * Camille's Mermaid Tale
 * Fun Fish Charm


 * For Truly Me:


 * Bright Blooms Dress
 * Bright and Splashy Tankini
 * Star Player Volleyball Outfit
 * Ballet Class Outfit
 * Easter Basket
 * Beach Cooler Set


 * Bitty Baby's releases:


 * Sunny Flowers Dress
 * Seaside Fun Swimsuit
 * Fun in the Sun Outfit
 * Seaside Fun Shape Bucket and Tools
 * Bitty Baby's Lights and Sounds Monitor
 * Bitty Baby's Bottle Warmer Set


 * Nethilia, The Admin

March 2017

 * March 3, 2017 / WellieWishers MegaBlox
 * MegaBloks based on the WellieWishers have been released. This includes individual dolls as well as construction playsets.


 * MegaBloks Garden Friends Collection (individual dolls)
 * MegaBloks Garden Party (with Ashlyn)
 * MegaBloks Carrot's Hutch (with Willa)
 * MegaBloks Cheerful Carriage (With Camille)
 * MegaBloks Garden Theater (With Emerson)
 * MegaBloks Playful Playhouse (with Willa and Kendall)

These will be sold wherever MegaBlox (which have changed to the name MegaConstrux) are available.


 * Nethilia, The Admin