As a child, I owned four American Girl dolls — a luxury my parents had been able to afford due to an extended family member who got us a discount.

Then again, she had once regularly played shortstop in “American Girl baseball,” an exercise in compromise between my younger brother and me in which motley teams of dolls and stuffed animals would ...

In addition to my own collection, now proudly on display, I purchase other people’s American Girl castoffs online, restore them, and sell them again for someone new — child or adult — to enjoy.

Netflix’s Wednesday, set to premiere on August 6th, has teamed up with American Girl to release the new Wednesday Addams Collector Doll.

American Girl is also getting in on the action by honoring the dynamic duo. Cher and Dionne’s plaid outfits are available for 18-inch dolls and are $80 each. Cher’s outfit comes with the ...

That's the proportion of doll imports into the U.S. that come from China. Many American Girl dolls are made in China, as are a significant share of Barbies. China tariffs have hurt low-margin ...

Mattel's movie-inspired collection also includes American Girl 18-inch doll outfits, a Fisher-Price Little People figurine set and an Uno deck.

Special Dollivery, a Utah nonprofit, has donated over 4,000 American Girl dolls. Founder Susan Robison started the initiative in 2012 to aid Foster children. Dolls come with outfits, accessories ...

American Girl chose a Maryland town for its entrepreneurial doll to call home in 2025, and consulted locals to get her story right. Summer McKinny, a kid founder of a dog walking and treats business ...

Former Boston academics Justine Orlovsky-Schnitzler and KC Hysmith explore American Girl’s lingering impact on history, politics, and young women in the US.

Addy Walker, American Girl’s first Black doll, has an enduring legacy, even in her style and appearance. Pleasant Company’s mission was to make history accessible to young girls, using dolls.

A mom’s thoughtful gesture brings childhood American Girl dolls back to life for future generations to enjoy.