American Girl Wiki

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Posted Sept 1st, 2022. This article will remain on the front page until all collaborations have been ended.

The release of Wizarding World of Harry Potter themed items means the American Girl Wiki feels it right to address the bigoted, transphobic views held by the Harry Potter creator regarding trans and nonbinary people. The partnership between American Girl and Warner Bros/the creator is not something that the AG Wiki can control, but it is something we can openly address. For the head Admin here, addressing the situation is very direct and simple.

The American Girl Wiki believes in equality, diversity, and inclusion of all and support full rights for all people of the LGBTQ+/queer community, including trans people. We are disturbed by the many anti-gay and anti-trans bills that have been proposed and passed in the United States in the past several years in backlash to their visibility. Trans and nonbinary people are real and valid. They are part of the American Girl community, our society, and our world. There is no space here to support anyone—creators included—who actively denigrates and oppresses trans people. Trans people have the right to be allowed to exist in peace as who they are and no social minority—regardless of race, gender, or ability—should be bullied or hurt. Trans rights are human rights.

This is not a debatable situation. There's nothing to be debated. Every person, at every age, has the right to live as who they are no matter where or whom they are on the gender spectrum. This includes trans and nonbinary youth as well as adults. There is nothing wrong with children, from any age, to know that trans people and LGBTQ+ and queer people exist. We and they always have, even if society has historically suppressed this information in bigoted ways. Trans people are a real, truthful, honest part of our world. Children have the right to know not only about trans people, but about themselves.

Furthermore, American Girl has shown support for trans youth in two of their published books: A Smart Girl's Guide: Body Image and A Smart Girl's Guide: Tough Stuff, both of which include discussions of and support for trans youth and are aimed at the same target audience as this collaboration. While the books are no longer sold through the company, they are available on secondary markets.

We encourage all visitors to the American Girl Wiki to find truthful, valid information that supports trans voices and to make themselves aware of the Harry Potter creator's continued bigoted statements against trans people and those she suspects of being so by stereotyped assumptions--including her statements on how continued support of the franchise and products related to it is interpreted as quiet support of the author's anti-trans positions--the Harry Potter fandom's distancing from the creator and other creators' responses, and the ongoing talk surrounding the creator, other anti-trans mentalities, and the abusiveness of anti-trans agendas.

Here are selected online resources on trans people's support and rights and its intertwining with Harry Potter media:

• About Transgender People - National Center for Transgender Equality
• Transgender Resources - GLAAD
• A Guide to Being an Ally to Transgender and Nonbinary Youth - The Trevor Project
• Mermaids UK
• Transgender Law Center
• Can more Harry Potter ever be okay? (Vox.com)
• Is J.K. Rowling transphobic? Let's let her speak for herself (Vox.com)
• J.K. Rowling on RationalWiki: Transphobia

If you wish to personally address the issues with the collaboration with Mattel or American Girl, we encourage you to send both e-mail contacts and direct mail to the company.   

Regarding the collaboration, the American Girl Wiki will, as our task requires, document any and all items that are released. This means that there is the potential that visitors will wish to purchase these Harry Potter items, and thus that the creator will receive some small degree of profits from these sales. This means that we bear some degree of responsibility. We also bear some degree of mitigation, which we can control, and so we will downplay the products and collaboration as much as possible.

No promotional images will be uploaded to the front page on either sliders or news about releases. A corporation article will not be made for the Wizarding World of Harry Potter (or its media company Warner Bros.) as is done with other collaborations, so as to minimize displaying items or emphasis beyond necessary documentation. These products are being documented because they must be, not out of any desire to promote, support, or encourage the collaboration. Every page discussing the items released for the collaboration will be headed with the following template:

The transphobic views expressed by the creator of Harry Potter do not align with that of the American Girl Wiki. Trans rights are human rights. Please see our stance here. Items are only documented for informational purposes.

This is also stated policy under Trans Rights And Inclusiveness.

ETA, 9/4/22: Any editor caught removing any of the templates used to warn other users will be removed from the project under vandalism. As was stated, this is not a topic that is up for debate.

Nethilia, The Admin (She and Zie)

Feb 3, 2025 / American Girl X Disney - Belle and Bitty Baby Sets

American Girl has released another character in the AG x Disney collaboration the Disney Princess Collection, based on Belle. This time the doll is of standard issue and comes with one outfit set:

• Disney Princess Belle Doll
• Disney Princess Belle Blue Dress, Mrs. Potts, Chip and Accessories

Furthermore, American Girl has released Cuddle and Care Sets that focus on Bitty Baby with Disney looks. These sets include a specific Bitty Baby doll, as well as a character-themed outfit and baby accessories.

• Disney Princess Ariel Cuddle and Care Set
• Disney Princess Moana Cuddle and Care Set
• Disney Princess Rapunzel Cuddle and Care Set

Nethilia, The Admin, wonders if the grey stuff is delicious

Jan 23, 2025 / AG Loves LA Burgundy T-Shirt

Backdated Post

Mattel, to raise donations for fundraising and recovery for the 2025 Southern California Wildfires, has released the American Girl Loves LA Burgundy T-Shirt. $15 from each online purchase will be donated by Mattel to The American Red Cross from January 23, 2025 until March 31st, 2025. Similar shirts for other Mattel brands were released on the Mattel Shop: these include Mattel, Barbie, Fisher Price, Uno, Barney, Little People, and Masters of the Universe.

Nethilia, The Admin

Jan 15, 2025 / New Items for Truly Me; AG X Posh Peanut

New items for Truly Me have been released. Titled the Style Flips line, each item has a component that allows for reversible two-in-one looks:

• Glam Sparkly Concert Outfit
• Glam Pink Cowgirl Outfit
• Glam Shimmering Ocean Outfit
• Colorful Teddy Bear Backpack and Accessory Set
• Pink Spotted Cow Backpack and Accessory Set
• Shimmering Sea Turtle Backpack and Accessory Set

American Girl is also doing a collaboration with Posh Peanut that focuses on Historical Characters. Collection designs include classic print designs for Samantha, Kirsten, Molly, Addy, and Josefina; as well as overall character prints that include the first eight Historical Characters and a general rosebud print. The collection include clothing and accessories for infants, children, and adults; blankets and infant bed linens; and dinnerwear and place settings. Previews are available on the Posh Peanut website. The collection releases on January 16th and will only be sold through Posh Peanut.

Nethilia, The Admin

Dec 24, 2024 / New Items for Truly Me and Bitty Baby

The following items have been released as the start of the 2025 releases.

For Truly Me:

• Sweet Dreams PJs
• Sundaes for Two Set
• American Girl On-the-Go Bed Set

For Bitty Baby:

• Loveable Lavender Bear One-Piece Outfit
• Playful Pink Bunny One-Piece Outfit

Nethilia, The Admin, wishes you a Merychippus and a Happy New Deer

Dec 6, 2024 / AG Fan Gear for Adults

The following items have been released for adult fans of American Girl:

• American Girl Burgundy Hoodie
• American Girl Burgundy Fleece Sweatpants
• American Girl Molly Camp Gowonagin Tee

Nethilia, The Admin

Dec 2, 2024 / Charlotte Store Closing

American Girl Place Charlotte has announced their closure after ten years in operation, with the final day of operation on February 17th.

Nethilia, The Admin

Nov 18, 2024 / Limited Edition Barbie Day-to-Night Fashion Pack

American Girl has released the Barbie Day-To-Night Fashion Pack, based on the classic Day-to-Night Barbie released in 1985. The set includes both outfit components and accessories for a daytime office look and a "night on the town" evening look.

The Limited Edition set only has 8,000 sets. The set releases on November 18th for Berry members, November 19th for all AG Rewards members, and November 20th for all purchasers. All sales are final with no refunds, returns, or exchanges.

Nethilia, The Admin, has always been more of a Peaches and Cream Barbie kid

Nov 3, 2024 / Limited Edition Holiday Kirsten

American Girl has released a limited edition of Kirsten Larson based on Kirsten's Surprise as Kirsten's Surprise Holiday Collector Doll and Book Set.

The set includes a Kirsten doll, the complete Saint Lucia Gown set, the Saint Lucia Wreath, pantalettes, a copy of Kirsten's Surprise a unique box, and certificate for $230. All sales are final with no refunds, returns, or exchanges.

Presales until November 3rd are limited to Berry level AG Rewards members.

Nethilia, The Admin

Oct 7, 2024 / Small Truly Me Release

Two more items for Truly Me have been released.

• Fun in the Southwest Travel Outfit
• Hit the Road Scooter and Sidecar (a color and item variation on the True Blue Scooter and Sidecar)

American Girl is also doing their $55 childrens and dolls pajama sale through the end of the year.

Nethilia, The Admin

Oct 2, 2024 / WellieWishers Dragon Dress-Up Set

The American Girl store on Amazon has released the WellieWishers Dragon and Dress-Up Set. Sets include the doll, an outfit with multiple components, Crisella the Dragon, and the book The Princesses and the Dragon. Sets retail for $99.99.

Nethilia, The Admin, dances with dragons

Sept 29, 2024 / AG x Disney - Moana Doll

American Girl has announced the upcoming release of another character in the AG x Disney Collaboration as part of the promotion for the upcoming film, Moana 2--namely, Moana. The Disney Moana Doll and Disney Moana Accessories, Pua and Heihei accessory set are up on the site to be seen, but are not yet priced and will go on pre-order on November 27 and be in stores and for purchase December 2nd (source: Scary Mommy).

Nethilia, The Admin, doesn't know how far zie'll go

Sept 25, 2024 / AG Holiday Items

More holiday themed items have been released along with the Janie and Jack items.

• Berry Merry PJs
• Berry Merry PJs for WellieWishers
• Berry Merry PJs for Bitty Baby
• Christmas Eve Treats Set
• The Elf on the Shelf Set
• American Girl Dolled Up 2024 Advent Calendar
• American Girl Insulated Tumbler
• American Girl 2025 Wall Calendar

Nethilia, The Admin