AMERICAN GIRL HISTORY
Learn about the history of American Girl
SPECIAL EDITION DOLLS
In 2019, American Girl started coming out with special limited edition dolls with Swarovski. Originally, the limited edition dolls were special one-of-the-kind dolls. However in 2020, American Girl released the Sugar Plum Fairy Doll with 5,000 made. The limited edition line now consists of special one-of-the-kind dolls and special numbered dolls.
In Fall of 2021, American Girl partnered with Carly Cushnie to come out with one-the-kind modern dolls that were based off of the six original Historical Characters. This was the first time that American Girl came out with one-of-the-kind dolls that did not have Swarovski crystals.
Prior to 2019, American Girl used the term "limited edition dolls" for the Girl of the Year line before they named the line Girl of the Year.
SWARVOSKI DOLLS
2019 SWARVOSKI COLLECTOR DOLL
$5,000
In 2019, American Girl partnered with Swarvoski to make three limited edition dolls. Each doll has over 5,000 Swarvoski crystals and beads. Only three dolls were made and one was displayed in each flagship store location.
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2020 SUGAR PLUM FAIRY COLLECTOR DOLL
$250
In 2020, American Girl continued their Swarvoski partnership and their Nutcracker collection by releasing the Sugar Plum Fairy doll. The Sugar Plum Fairy doll has more than 250 Swarvoski crystals on her leotard, tiara, and scepter. She comes in a special box and number card telling you what number doll she is out of 5,000 made.
The doll herself is Truly Me 86, but with some differences such as makeup on her face like lipstick and eyeshadow.
2020Â AMERICAN GIRLÂ SWEET AS A ROSE COLLECTOR DOLL
Starting Bid: $5,000
Ending Bid: $500,200
Total bids were 140!
A month later after the Sugar Plum Fairy doll was released, American Girl released three one-of-a-kind dolls. One out of the three was the Sweet as a Rose Collector Doll. This doll is wearing a petal pink ballgown with rosettes. Each flower on the dress is individually adorned with Swarvoski crystals. The beaded bodice and the satin skirt have more than 1,000 crystals and beads. Besides having a gorgeous dress, the doll also has a one-of-a-kind tiara, bracelets, and earrings. Just like the 2019 One-of-the-kind Swarvoski dolls, the 2020 Swarvoski dolls were on display at each of American Girl's flagships stores. This doll was on display at American Girl's Chicago location.
2020 AMERICAN GIRLÂ BOHO CHIC COLLECTOR DOLL
Starting Bid: $5,000
Ending Bid: $180,200
The total of bids was 66!
A month later after the Sugar Plum Fairy doll was released, American Girl released three one-of-a-kind dolls. One out of the three was the Boho Chic Collector Doll. This doll came in an empire-waist, ice-blue bell-sleeved gown that sparkles with 2,200 and-appliqued Swarvoski crystals and crystal beads. Besides coming in a gorgeous dress, the doll also came with a matching tiara and earrings. Just like the 2019 One-of-the-kind Swarvoski dolls, the 2020 Swarvoski dolls were on display at each of American Girl's flagships stores. This doll was on display at American Girl's Los Angeles location.
2020 AMERICAN GIRLÂ FUCHSIA FEATHERS COLLECTOR DOLL
Starting Bid: $5,000
Ending Bid: $200,000
The total of bids was 70!
A month later after the Sugar Plum Fairy doll was released, American Girl released three one-of-a-kind dolls. One out of the three was the Fuchsia Feathers Collector Doll. This doll came in a glamorous ballgown that has layers of fuchsia, pink, and pewter feathers that created an ombre effect. In the layers of the feathers, strands of sparkling crystals and beads peek out. Meanwhile, the satin bodice was embellished with 1,400 Swarvoski crystals. Besides coming in a gorgeous dress, the doll also came with a matching tiara, bracelets, and earrings. Just like the 2019 One-of-the-kind Swarvoski dolls, the 2020 Swarvoski dolls were on display at each of American Girl's flagships stores. This doll was on display at American Girl's New York location.
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2021 WINTER PRINCESS DOLL (BRUNETTE VERSION)
$250
In 2021, American Girl continued their partnership with Swarvoski by coming out with two different dolls in the same outfits.Â
Both dolls are wearing a pink ruffled dress covered with Swarvoski crystals, a gold tiara with Swarvoski crystals, a necklace with a Swarvoski crystal, pink gloves, earrings with Swarvoski crystals, and pink sparkly flats. There are over 170 Swarvoski crystals on both dolls! The dolls also come with a round sparkly pink purse, a certificate of authenticity, and arrive in a specially designed box.Â
In this version of the Winter Princess, the doll is dark-skinned and has brown hair with auburn highlights.Â
Both dolls were available to purchase to AG Reward Members 48-hours before their release to the general public. The dolls were mainly sold online with retail American Girl stores selling a limited quantity.
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2021 WINTER PRINCESS DOLL (BLONDE VERSION)
$250
In 2021, American Girl continued their partnership with Swarvoski by coming out with two different dolls in the same outfits.Â
Both dolls are wearing a pink ruffled dress covered with Swarvoski crystals, a gold tiara with Swarvoski crystals, a necklace with a Swarvoski crystal, pink gloves, earrings with Swarvoski crystals, and pink sparkly flats. There are over 170 Swarvoski crystals on both dolls! The dolls also come with a round sparkly pink purse, a certificate of authenticity, and arrive in a specially designed box.Â
In this version of the Winter Princess, the doll is light-skinned and has blonde hair with light pink highlights.Â
Both dolls were available to purchase to AG Reward Members 48-hours before their release to the general public. The dolls were mainly sold online with retail American Girl stores selling a limited quantity.
2022 SAPPHIRE SPLENDOR COLLECTOR DOLL
$265
In 2022, American Girl continued releasing collector dolls in collaboration with Swarvoski by releasing the Sapphire Splendor doll. She has more than 100 Swaroski crystals and no more than 18,000 dolls were made.Â
The Sapphire Splendor doll has violet eyes and long curly hair that is a mixture of blue, green, and purple hues. She also has glitter eye makeup and Swarovski crystal earrings. She comes wearing a peacock-inspired gown that is embellished with Swarvoski crystals. She also comes with a metal tiara with Swarvoski crystals, a Swarvoski crystal necklace, elbow-length gloves, a gold peacock purse, a pair of gold sandals, and a numbered certificate of authenticity.Â
Unlike past Swarvoski dolls on the back of the certificate, American Girl gives fans a behind-the-scenes look at the design process of the holiday doll. Annie Nguyen, a Lead Designer at American Girl, designed this doll and the certificate goes into detail about where her inspiration came from for this doll.
CARLY CUSHNIE DOLLS
In the Fall of 2021, American Girl partnered with Carly Cushnie for Harlem's Fashion Row. With this partnership, the original six dolls were redesigned into modern characters. Only one was made and auctioned off through eBay with all of the proceeds went to Girls Who Code.
Just like the 35th-anniversary dolls, they came in the same book and a certificate of authenticity. The dolls also are signed by Carly Cushnie on their torso.
SAMANTHA PARKINGTON
"Carly was inspired by Samantha's kind heart, generous nature, and small rebellious streak. She showcased Samantha's sense of fun with pretty, printed florals and gave her a chic, uptown look that says she is ready to step in and help make a difference" (eBay).
MOLLY MCINTIRE
"Carly was inspired by Molly's love of performance and busy life on the home front. This modern-day look reflects Molly's patriotic spirit, can-do attitude, and desire to move freely on any stage" (eBay).
KIRSTEN LARSON
"Carly was inspired by Kirsten's Swedish heritage and pioneer spirit. Carly gave Kirsten a touch of home with this traditional gingham pattern but in a fresh silhouette and color as blue as the Minnesota sky" (eBay)
FELICITY MERRIMAN
"Carly was inspired by Felicity's independent streak and love of nature. Just as Felicity wanted her horse Penny to be free (and to leave the corset at home!), Carly created this free-flowing, floral-inspired look that lets a girl like Felicity feel the breeze in her hair-and park the "stays" on the side" (eBay).
ADDY WALKER
"Carly was inspired by Addy's love of family and her treasured patchwork outfit. With a nod to Addy's original pink dress, Carly recreated a diamond pattern and modern silhouette, that flares and flows, to reflect Addy's new life in freedom" (eBay).
JOSEFINA MONTOYA
"In homage to Josefina's traditional outfit that met the daily demands on the rancho, Carly created this red, floral print jumpsuit-with just enough ruffle and flare-to be worn to any modern-day fandango" (eBay).