[[Gabriela McBride]] is the [[Girl of the Year]] for 2017. She is from Philadelphia and the first black Girl of the Year since the line's inception in 2001.
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[[Gabriela McBride]] is the [[Girl of the Year]] for 2017. She is from Philadelphia and the first black Girl of the Year since the line's inception in 2001. She is also the first Girl of the Year since Kailey to be available for longer than a year!
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On Good Morning America, a reveal was made of the 2017 Girl of the Year, Gabriela McBride; it includes some items in her collection, her overall look and meet outfit, and some details on her personality and collection.
This can be considered an official outlet, and so some pages for Gabriela McBride have been created, including her book Gabriela and collection, but these pages will remain protected to prevent poor edits during a high-traffic time.
The covers and previews of Felicity's BeForever books are now available on the AG Publishing site. They show a new meet outfit--a blue dress with a yellow underskirt--and Felicity's Riding Habit and Hat. We've now included her in the BeForever tabs as a character, including her marking color (which appears to be retaining the dark green she had before). The books show a publishing date of March 2017.
We don't know a lot officially, but we still don't do leaks, and that includes eBay auctions for aftermarket things. We're watching y'all.
December 13, 2016 / Gabriela leaks, American Girl in the Middle East
Stock images from Gabriela's collection have leaked online that confirm she is, indeed, a GOTY of color. While we're all excited, we do not tolerate having leaked images on the wiki.
American Girl is opening its first store in the United Arab Emirates by partnering with Majid Al Futtaim, a shopping mall, retail, and leisure developer. Unlike the Specialty Boutiques in Canada and Mexico, the UAE store will feature an onsite restaurant, though whether this will be a café or a bistro is not stated. The store is scheduled to be opened in 2017. Source.
November 29th, 2016 / Information on Tenny Grant, Two Upcoming Compilation Books
Information on Tenny Grant
Information from Chapters (The Canadian partner of American Girl) has released data on a Modern Contemporary character, as well as Catalist, which has offered an image of the character and her best friend, Jaya. Tenney Grant appears to be older than average characters (states she is in middle school) and from Nashville, Tennessee. This appears to be a wholly separate line from the Girls of the Year; however, until more information is confirmed, no data will be placed on the wiki.
Multiple holiday bundles have been released and are available until December 24th or until supplies last. These include bundles for BeForever characters and pajama bundles (these include a doll's outfit and child's matching pajamas) and are discounted from standard costs. Bundles for Truly Me and Bitty Baby are available until November 22.
October 27, 2016 / More Costco Bundles at American Girl 2016
Samantha Costco bundles!
Some more Costco Bundles have come out:
Funky German Shepard Pet-House Set; like previous sets, this one contains a pet, several accessories, and a coloring pet house and book, $29.99 (as well as other pet bundles)
A new Bitty Baby bundle: Bitty Baby doll, Cloth carrying case, sleeper, diaper, rattle, top, leggings, hat, bib, quilt, booties, and bottle for $99.99
October 6, 2016 / New Children's Items, and Maryellen Special
Some new items just came out sized for children in the Logo Shop:
Logo Umbrella
Hardcase Roller Luggage
Spa Socks
Trilby Hat
Fingerless Gloves
Marled-Knit Neck Warmer
Sequin Pom Beanie
Faux-Fur Cuff Gloves
Sequin-Dot Scarf
Faux-Fur Earmuffs
Rhinestone Purse (this is separate from the Merry Magenta Dress Outfit purse)
Toiletry Pouch
Rhinestone Headphones
The last two might have been out a while and just were not documented.
Furthermore, an IMDB page has released the information on Maryellen's Amazon special: Maryellen 1955: The Gift of Giving. This will be released on November 25th, starring Alyvia Alyn Lind.
As before there appear to be no discounts, but because of Amazon's free shipping offered after $50 of items, there are no shipping charges. Note that AG Rewards points cannot be earned on Amazon.com purchases.
ETA: Furthermore, the Melody special Melody 1963: Love Has to Win will air on Amazon Prime Streaming starting on October 21st.
Costco continues its partnership with American Girl, offering unique bundles through their warehouse stores.
Explore with Lea book set: includes extra sarong, sandals (with stickers), backdrop, and mango juice bottle, along with original book items for $24.99.
BeForever Book + Mini Doll sets: All three books, the Mini doll, a unique stand, and a patterned bookmark for $39.99.
Various Truly Me craft and activity books (Doll Pets, Doll Boutique, and Doll School) including extra accessories, $24.99
Eight in One Fashion Accessory Super Set: contains two doll shirts, doll and girl drawstring backpack, supplies for tutus and bracelets, and other craft accessories, $23.99
Gift Card sets of $100 for $79.99, an immediate 20% discount. The Gift cards can be used at stores or online (but not at places such as TRU/Kohls/Barnes and Noble).
Horse and Saddle Set: a bundle of the retired Chestnut Horse with small accessories: saddle, bridle and reins, blanket, bristle brush, carrots and apple, $49.99 (Notably, the horse at Costco only has three white socks instead of four.)
The unique Costco Sleepover Set including a unique set of pajamas and slippers, sleeping bag, and pillow, and accessories, $39.99
You must have access to a Costco Club Membership to take advantage of these offers; these are not available online.
Gabriela McBride is the Girl of the Year for 2017. She is from Philadelphia and the first black Girl of the Year since the line's inception in 2001. She is also the first Girl of the Year since Kailey to be available for longer than a year!
Read more about Gabriela McBride on her article page!
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