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When, earlier this week, Mattel unveiled its 40th-anniversary “Modern Era” American Girl dolls, the response online was not muted. Kirsten Larson, the Swedish immigrant of 1854 prairie lore, had ...

People can be very protective when it comes to their childhood nostalgia. So when Mattel gave six of the original historical American Girl dolls “modern-era” makeovers for a new line of dolls, the ...

American Girl is celebrating its 40th anniversary. Mattel's popular doll line is marking four decades of storytelling, community, and empowerment with its American Girl "Modern Era Collection." Each ...

A new line from Mattel lifts six of the dolls out of their historical contexts and drops them into contemporary fashions. Purists aren’t pleased. By Gina Cherelus To celebrate the 40th anniversary of ...

A few weeks ago, my Instagram algorithm decided I needed to see a post about how American Girl dolls handled their divorces. Intrigued, I briefly scanned the post, Molly told her spouse, “I survived a ...

The original American Girl dolls are getting an upgrade. Whole hog politics: Reality bites Noem Nancy Guthrie update as former FBI agent points to 'good sign' US releases video it says shows strike on ...

The American Girl doll brand is celebrating its 40th anniversary in a big way in 2026. Mattel, Inc. announced in a press release on Wednesday that two book titles celebrating the landmark anniversary ...

NEW YORK – The American Girls are turning 40, but when you look at them, you’d never know it. They are forever 10, schoolgirls with hair bows and a semi-smile that reveals two front teeth. You know ...

On a recent bus commute into New York City, I met a woman from my neighborhood who runs a small side hustle restoring American Girl dolls. She described repairing frayed hair, sourcing garments, and ...

HOLLAND, Mich. — The Holland Museum is showcasing an exhibit dedicated to American Girl dolls, celebrating the brand’s upcoming 40th anniversary in 2026. Eight-year-old Louisa Stavros traveled with ...

American Girl’s limited-edition Wicked dolls, a green-skinned Elphaba and sparkly Glinda, launched in September ahead of Wicked: For Good and sold out almost immediately. Many of the fans lucky enough ...