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)

June 4, 2025 / AG X Crocs

American Girl has put up a page about an upcoming release that is in collaboration with Crocs, releasing their Classic Clog in sizes for dolls and children.

Nethilia, The Admin, likes to be comfortable

June 2, 2025 / New Truly Me Items and New Meet Outfit!

The new Truly Me meet outfit has released! (And AG hasn't named it. So we're just going to call it the Star Squad Outfit after the jacket it comes with and the accessories.) There's also three new dolls in the lineup. Also, the prices of the dolls has risen to $125. For Truly Me:

• Just Like You 130
• Just Like You 131
• Just Like You 132
• Star Squad Outfit
• Star Squad Boy's Outfit
• Star Squad Mini Backpack and Accessories
• Star Squad Puppy and Accessories
• Truly Me Salon Chair

Nethilia, The Admin, wishes y'all a happy pride month

May 22, 2025 / New Meet Outfit for Truly Me

Amazon Canada initially put up preorders for Truly Me dolls in a new meet outfit. The outfit for girls has a jacket, shirt, skirt, socks, and low sneakers while the outfit for boys has a jacket, shirt, sweatpants, and high sneakers. Each set includes an additional t-shirt for a second look.

There are also images of new Truly Me Dolls to be added to the line-up.

Our policies on rumors, leaks, and hearsay means we won't put up more details beyond this announcement. The Canadian site cites a release date of June 1st, so we can at least wait until then to put up accurate details unless the official site puts up things before that. After all, at base we need a proper name for the set.

Update: Listings appear to be early and have been taken down.

Nethilia, The Admin, likes a nice jacket combo

May 10, 2025 / AG Sisters -- New Book and Line

Source: Amazon Listing

Information about a new book from American Girl based on a upcoming line called AG Sisters, has been released on Amazon. An upcoming book AG Sisters: Friendship Fun, states that the characters are named Francis, Wesley, Lea (a different one) and Jozette, and shows a unique logo for the line. The book contains short comics as well as various activities and crafts, aimed at the early elementary age of 6-9 years.

Reminder, as always, about our policies on rumors, leaks, and hearsay. Things have been canceled even when announced formally, so writing up pages based on minimal details is discouraged.

Nethilia, The Admin, really wanted that Josefina graphic novel

May 1, 2025 / New Releases and Rereleases for Historical Characters and Custom Patches

Rereleased versions of classic outfits for Addy Walker, Kirsten Larson, and Samantha Parkington, who has a special editon classic version like them. (She re-released in January 2025, but I never put it on the news page; I have now). There's also modified meet accessories for Maryellen Larkin, Melody Ellison, and Nanea Mitchell, and new items and outfits for each of them. These characters now also come with journals rather than their first book, which is still available separately. A lot of history going on!

For Classic Released Items:

• Samantha Parkington doll (Classic)
• Samantha's Birthday Outfit (Re-Release)
• Addy's School Outfit (Re-Release)
• Kirsten's School Outfit (Re-Release)

For New (and Changed!) Historical Items:

• Maryellen: My Diary
• Maryellen's Accessories (changed)
• Maryellen's Two-In-One Outfit
• Maryellen's Diner Accessories
• Maryellen's Vintage Stove and Accessories
• Melody: My Diary
• Melody's Accessories (changed)
• Melody's Salon Outfit
• Melody's Salon Accessories
• Melody's Salon Chair and Accessories
• Nanea: My Diary
• Nanea's Accessories (changed)
• Nanea's Volunteer Outfit
• Nanea's Care Kit

There is also a small set of released stick-on patches for customizing American Girl items. (For ease, we'll be listing the letters and the city stickers together.)

• AG Star Stick-On Patch
• AG City Stick-On Patches
• AG Letter Stick-On Patches

Nethilia, The Admin, knows the sting of the hot comb on the back of an unheld ear

Apr 24, 2025 / AG Rewards Overhaul

There has been an overhaul of the AG Rewards system. Namely, reward certificates have been removed; members now earn reward credit, which is tabluated on the member dashboard and can be redeemed at any time before expiration. All tiers can have points and reward credit expire 120 days (4 months) after being issued.

So no more passing rewards over to friends and family. Use it or lose it!

More details can be seen on the official website, as well as the official terms and conditions.

Nethilia, The Admin

Feb 26, 2025 / Truly Me and Adult Outfit Release

Two items for Truly Me and an adult shirt have been released.

For Truly Me:

• Matching AG Grin Pins Ringer Tee Set
• My First Ballet Recital Costume

For adults:

• The American Girls Collection Ringer Tee

Nethilia, The Admin

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