USA TODAY talks about 40 years of American Girl Magic
USA TODAY reporters and editors revisited the era of American Girl dolls as the iconic brand celebrates its 40th anniversary.
We are taking a trip down memory lane.
USA TODAY reporters and editors dusted off their childhood American Girl dolls for a nostalgic reunion after news of the brand’s latest line.
On April 7th, American Girl re-released eight of its original historical character dolls in celebration of its 40th anniversary.
“This is more than just a product launch, it’s a nostalgic reunion that reconnects longtime fans with the stories and dolls that shaped their childhoods,” American Girl said in a release.
Watch us share your memories with American Girl dolls in the video at the beginning of this story.
Which original American Girl dolls are available for purchase?
The collection is available for purchase on the American Girl website and each doll retails for $175.
They include Addie Walker, Felicity Merriman, Josefina Montoya, Kirsten Larson, Kaya, Kit Kittridge, Molly McIntyre, and Samantha Parkington.
Each re-released doll was designed to be “as close as possible” to the original, including distinctive outfits, accessories, packaging and more, American Girl said in a release.
Read more about the relaunch of American Girl dolls.

