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History of American Girl Dolls In 1983 entrepreneur, Pleasant T Rowland was looking for dolls for her neices for Christmas but was only able to find baby dolls and Barbie dolls. She wanted something to represent preteen girls. That search, coupled with a trip to Colonial Williamsburg inspired the American Girl Dolls.
In 1986 the first of three dolls were introduced. They were Kirsten Larsen, Samantha Parkington and Molly McIntire. From 1986-1998 the company grew and added three more dolls. They were Felicity Merriman, Addy Walker, and Josefina Montoya. They were followed by the American Girl of Today and "Bitty Baby."
As the years went by the company evolved and in 2000 Kit Kittredge was added and at the same time a line of Limited Edition modern dolls which would only be in production for one year was introduced. Kaya came in 2002.
The first of the"Best Friends" dolls was added in 2003. That was Nellie O'Malley just in time for the new Samantha movie that was being released. In 2005 "Best Friend" Elizabeth Cole was added as friend to Felicity and in 2006 just in time for the Molly movie Emily was added as "Best Friend" for Molly.
Great New News!! This August 2007 a new Historical Doll will be introduced with HER "Best Friend" This will be the first time a doll and her best friend have debuted together. Thier names will be Julie Albright and Ivy Ling. Cant wait to meet them!!
The Limited Edition Girls of the Year were introduced as follows:
2001-2002- Lindsey Bergman
2003-2004- Kailey Hopkins
2005- Marisol Luna
2006- Jess Akiko Mcconnell
2007 - Nicki Fleming
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