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Where Barbie presented a grown-up future, the American Girl dolls and their companion books encouraged children to be ...

As the American Girl doll company celebrates its 40th anniversary, Samantha has turned 25 — and is the subject of a new ...

As the American Girl doll company celebrates its 40th anniversary, Samantha has turned 25 — and is the subject of a new ...

“Close,” I say. “2002, but my birthday’s in December.” ...

When WBUR's Ally Jarmanning was 7 years old, she saved up $82 to purchase Kirsten Larson, her very own American Girl doll.

McMillin said the American Girl dolls’ plucky spirits even inspired her to start a small business — creating bespoke doll ...

Following the overwhelming success of Daisy Davenport, American Girl’s first-ever Wisconsin-inspired doll, we’re excited to ...

Target, Macy’s and more top retailers have revealed the top toys for kids this year. Shop top gifts from Lego, Play-Doh, ...

Serena Williams is getting the Barbie treatment again, this time with a Signature doll inspired by one of her most […] ...

Mattel honors tennis legend Serena Williams with a new Barbie Signature doll featuring her 2005 Australian Open look.

Pleasant Company is a household name in Wisconsin, but Daisy Davenport might be the next in line. Before Daisy, no American Girl doll had ties to the state of Wisconsin. That has just changed with the ...