American Girl's Historical dolls got a makeover to fit in with the brand's "Modern Era," with the iconic Samantha Parkington becoming a "trendsetter." See how the new dolls look.

American Girl dolls are entering their "Modern Era" — but fans of the originals want them to remain a thing of the past. The company debuted in 1986 with its first three Historical characters: plucky ...

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American Girl dolls that highlight historical moments are being taken out of the past and plopped into the current era.

Mattel says the “modern-era” versions of the beloved American Girls are “meant to celebrate the original historical characters in a different form.” Millennials say they’ve gone too far, making them ...

Todd McFarlane stopped by IGN Fan Fest to unveil new looks at Huggy Wuggy, Kissy Missy, Killy Willy, and more.

A new line from Mattel lifts six of the dolls out of their historical contexts and drops them into contemporary fashions. Purists aren’t pleased.

American Girl marks its 40th anniversary after five quarters of sales growth, but revenue remains far below its peak as ...

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More than 700 toy companies converged on the Javitz center in New York City over the weekend for Toy Fair 2026. Every year, ...

The U.S. toy industry rebounded in 2025, but toymakers are facing challenges as the industry gathers for the annual New York ...