Last fall, I was watching this YouTube video and around 37 minutes into watching, I came upon this commercial: I didn’t realize that American Girl had TV commercials around 2000, so I was pleasantly surprised. So much nostalgia in this 30 second clip. How many different American Girl brand products can you spot in this […]
In Felicity’s books, Elizabeth had been pictured with dark hair until 2005 when Felicity’s movie was released and Mattel released a best friend doll for Elizabeth. Now Elizabeth was portrayed with blonde hair! Here’s a comparison of the original and updated portraits for Elizabeth: There are a few theories floating around in regards to the […]
On this day in 1906, Gertrude, Uncle Gard and Aunt Cornelia’s maid, discovers Nellie, Bridget, and Jenny O’Malley hiding in the attic. Gertrude brings all the girls downstairs and tells Gard and Cornelia about her discovery. Samantha confesses to stealing food to give the O’Malleys and pleads to her Aunt and Uncle to let the […]
Did you know that the illustrations for Samantha’s books were updated in 1998? Comparing the Original vs. Updated Illustrations Here are some of her original illustrations (1986-1988)*: Here are the 1998 updated illustrations*: *Photos of the book illustrations came from americangirl.wiki.gg Updated Packaging Her portrait was also updated on the box bands, but it looks […]
Nearly 35 years ago, in August 1991, the American Girls Collection celebrated the first new character added to the lineup since it’s inception in 1986, Felicity Merriman. Felicity’s Elegant Tea Party was held in Colonial Williamsburg and thousands of girls attended the festivities. I found this YouTube video where the narrator reminisces about her experience […]