(RETIRED) AG DOLL OF THE YEAR

Lanie 2010 AG DOLL

KIT KITTRAGE!! HER BEST FRIEND: RUTHIE!(RUTHIE IS NOT SHOWN)

Kit Kitteredge

Name: Kit Kittereadge
$100+ with book.

JULIE AND IVY!!!!!!! BEST FRIEND COLLECTION!

(RETIRED) NELLIE O'MALLEY, 1906 HISTORICAL DOLL

Nellie O'Malley, 1906 Historical Doll

Archived American Girl Doll "Nellie" - Retired American Girl Dolls

Nellie was added to the collection of American Girls in June 2004 as part of a new line of BEST FRIEND dolls. She debuted as Samantha's "Best Friend" in conjunction with the Samantha DVD release. Even though Nellie was the ninth historical girl added after the collection was launched in 1986, she is really part of Samantha's collection. Nellie is not a limited edition doll; however, she was "archived" at the same time as Samantha. Sales of Nellie and her collection officially ceased as of May 2009.

Nellie is a resourceful, smart and resilient orphan girl growing up in 1906 New York who is trying to find a way to keep the promise she made to her dying mother -- to keep her family together. Orphaned and abandoned by their uncle, Nellie and her two little sisters are living with her best friend Samantha Parkington's family. Best of all, Samantha's Uncle Gard and Aunt Cornelia want to adopt all three of the O'Malley girls along with Samantha.

(RETIRED) SAMANTHA PARKINGTON, 1904 HISTORICAL DOLL!

Samantha Parkington, 1904 Historical Doll

Archived American Girl Doll "Samantha" - Retired American Girl Dolls

Samantha was one of the three American Girls that launched the collection in 1986 along with Molly and Kirsten. American Girl used the term 'archive' when it ceased production and sales of Samantha, her friend Nellie, and both their collections in May 2009. This was a unique move in the company's history for its Historical Characters.

Samantha is an only child -- a bright, compassionate girl -- growing up during the Edwardian period (although American Girl designated her as Victorian). She was orphaned at age five and is being raised by her wealthy Victorian-era grandmother in fictional Mount Bedford, New York.

Samantha's world is filled with frills and finery, parties, and play, but she also observes that times are not good for everybody. She befriends a poor servant girl named Nellie O'Malley, whose life is nothing like Samantha's. That's why she tries to make a difference in the life of her friend. Eventually Samantha, Nellie, and Nellie's young sisters are adopted by Samantha's uncle and aunt. Samantha book themes include women's suffrage, child labor, and classism.

2009 GIRL OF THE YEAR!!!!!!!!!! CHRISSA MAXWELL!!!!

Chrissa Maxwell - 2009 Girl of the Year, Plus Her Best Friends Sonali Mathews & Gwen Thompson

Limited Edition Girls of Today - Retired American Girl Doll Chrissa

Retired American Girl Doll "Chrissa" is the seventh Girl of the Year. She her collection was released by the American Girl Doll company on January 1, 2009 and an accompanying direct-to-DVD film entitled "Chrissa Stands Strong" based on her story premiered January 5 and became available for purchase the next day. Chrissa's books and DVD focus on peer bullying issues. Both books are written by Mary Casanova.

Chrissa is the first Girl of the Year to have any "best friend" companion dolls. The two characters, Sonali Matthews and Gwen Thompson, are from the books and movie, and neither had a separate collection.

Gwen Thompson is white with blond hair and brown eyes. She is a lonely girl in her class; Chrissa is the first to befriend her. Gwen lived at the homeless shelter and felt that her situation made it too embarrassing for her to make any friends. The doll has the Classic Mold, blond hair with bangs, and brown eyes.

Sonali Matthews is at least partially South Asian/Indian, as her mother's parents are from India. She was part of the Queen Bees with Tara and Jadyn, but stopped being their friend after their cruel pranks and became Chrissa's friend. The doll has an all-new face mold with dark skin, dark eyes, and long wavy dark hair to represent her Indian heritage.

2008 GIRL OF THE YEAR!!!!!!!!! MIA ST. CLAIR!

Mia St. Clair - 2008 Girl of the Year

Limited Edition Girls of Today - Retired American Girl Doll Mia

Retired American Girl Doll "Mia" was first unveiled on the November 21, 2007 episode of The Oprah Whinfrey Show. However, Mia and her extensive collection and two book were officially released on January 1, 2008. She was available for only one year and sold out on the American Girl website on December 17, 2008. Mia is featured in a computer game called "Mia Goes For Great!"

Ten-year-old Mia loves skating. She has grown up playing ice hockey with her three older brothers and has the skills she needs to become a star hockey player. But she's tired of skating in her brothers' shadows and has decided to pursue her passion for figure skating instead. With the help of a new coach, Mia finds out whether she has what it takes to grow and compete as a figure skater.

2007 GIRL OF THE YEAR!!!!!!!!!! NICKI FLEMING!:)

Nicki Fleming - 2007 Girl of the Year

Limited Edition Girls of Today - Retired American Girl Doll Nicki

Retired American Girl Doll "Nicki" was introduced January 1, 2007 and she sold out in mid-December 2007 along with her extensive clothing and accessory collection.

Ten-year-old Nicki Fleming is a natural with animals. She's also compassionate, dependable... and very busy! When the chance to train a service dog comes up, she just can't say "no," even if it means taking on more responsibility and having to give up some of the things she loves doing. When Sprocket the puppy turns out to be a handful, Nicki has to muster all of her compassion to continue his training. She knows that one day Sprocket will make someone else's life better--and that makes all the difference. When she isn't training Sprocket to be a service dog, she's helping her mother, who is expecting twins soon. Yet Nicki is dreading the fall -- that's when Sprocket will have to leave for more training and eventual placement with a person with special needs. The beginning of the school year also means she's stuck in the middle -- caught between her two best friends, Kris and Becca, who can't seem to get along. Can Nicki find a way to let Sprocket go and keep both of her good friends close?

2006 GIRL OF THE YEAR! JESS AKIKO McConnel

Jess Akiko McConnell - 2006 Girl of the Year

Limited Edition Girls of Today - Retired American Girl Doll Jess

Retired American Girl Doll "Jess" was introduced December 26, 2005 and she became sold out December 30th, 2006. To illustrate her mixed Japanese-American and Irish heritage, the Jess doll debuted with a unique face mold.

Jess McConnell is a curious and adventurous 10-year-old girl who's full of energy. She can't wait to explore Belize with her parents! They come from different backgrounds - her dad's Irish American and her mom's Japanese American - but they both love archeology. With her first step off the airplane and into bright tropical sunlight, Jess McConnell begins an adventure. She and her parents are spending five months at an archeological dig of ancient Maya ruins in the Central American country of Belize. It's Jess's first time out of the United States. It's her first time being home-schooled. And it's her first trip without her older brother and sister to keep her company. But Jess is excited to explore a new place all on her own. She's ready for adventure and anxious to discover just who Jess is.

2005 GIRL OF THE YEAR!!!!!!!MARISOL!:)

Marisol Luna - 2005 Girl of the Year

Limited Edition Girls of Today - Retired American Girl Doll Marisol

Retired American Girl Doll "Marisol" was introduced during the Christmas season of 2004 with an extensive collection of dance outfits and accessories. She became retired due to sell out on December 15, 2005.

Marisol is a lively 10-year-old girl who was born to dance. She's a fourth-grader who lives with her loving parents in a busy and largely Hispanic neighborhood in the heart of Chicago. Marisol goes to school (where she is a Two-Square champion) takes care of her cat, Rascal, plays with the kids in her neighborhood, and takes dance lessons. Ballet folklorico (Mexican folkdance) is her favorite type of dance -- and where she really shines -- but she's been exposed to some jazz and a little tap. She's also taking ballet, but she's new to it and a little impatient with its rigors. Her attitude towards ballet changes only slightly when she meets a wonderful new neighbor. Miss Mendoza is a former Rockette who gently reminds Marisol that ballet is worth working hard at, because it's the basis for all serious dance. The upsetting news that her family is moving out to the suburbs is made worse when Marisol learns that the dance studio in her new neighborhood has closed. No tap, no ballet folklorico -- not even ballet. She may have to take karate lessons! Instead, with the help of new friends, resourceful Marisol finds a way to keep dancing. She learns how to combine the best of her old world with a renewed commitment to stretch and grow and try her hardest, no matter how challenging it might be.

2003 GIRL OF THE YEAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! KAILEY!:)

Kailey Hopkins - 2003 Girl of the Year

Limited Edition Girls of Today - Retired American Girl Doll Kailey

Retired American Girl Doll "Kailey" was introduced in the Summer of 2003 and retired in July of 2004. Kailey's collection included various beach outfits and accessories.

Kailey Hopkins is a compassionate, athletic ten-year-old girl who loves the ocean more than anything. She lives near tide pools in California and is an avid swimmer and surfer -- she feels right at home boogie boarding in the crashing waves. When development threatens to destroy her beach's tide pools, she has to find courage she didn't know she had. Along with her best friend, Kailey engineers a protest in order to make a difference.

2001 GIRL OF THE YEAR!!!! LINDSEY!:)

Lindsey Bergman - 2001 Girl of the Year

Limited Edition Girls of Today - Retired American Girl Doll Lindsey

Retired American Girl Doll "Lindsey" was the first of the "Girl of the Year" Limited Edition Series. She was introduced in the 2001 Holiday catalog and her items were available through Dec. 31, 2002. A small collection consisting of a scooter set and laptop accompanied her release.

Lindsey is described as a funny, good-hearted ten-year-old girl who is "eager to help." She's trying to turn her teachers into lovebirds, keep her school safe from bullies, help to plan her brother's bar-mitzvah, get her grumpy uncle to smile, and find her lost dog -- all at once. However, her impulsive attempts at "helping" can sometimes create more difficulties than success!

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