Z YANG

Released: 2017

Retired: 2019*

*Announced in 2018

In 2017, American Girl released Z Yang as the last character in the Contemporary Characters line. Originally, Z was released with permanent underwear. However, American Girl reversed back to producing dolls with removable underwear in the Summer of 2017. The character, Z Yang, first appeared in American Girl's YouTube video series called "Z.Crew" which was a stop-motion video series that showcased tips on creating stop-motion videos in 2016. In the series, American Girl used Truly Me Doll Number 64 as Z and the Truly Me Dalmatian Puppy as Z's dog. In the Summer of 2016, American Girl released merchandise that was tagged Z Crew. This was followed by the release of Z Yang and her collection. In 2018, American Girl announced the retirement of Z Yang and her collection along with the retirement of Tenney Grant, Logan Everett, and Gabriela McBride. Z Yang is not currently available to purchase from American Girl today.

"13-year-old Z loves telling stories though her videos and sharing them with family and friends. But sometimes their feedback can make her feel a little disheartened. Z learns that to be a true filmaker, she needs to trust her instincts and share her unique take on life" (American Girl Character Encyclopedia 82).

FUN FACTS

Last contemporary character to be released
Was revealed in a reveal video that showcased American Girl's new characters for 2017
Has a Movie on Amazon
- Called "An American Girl Story: Summer Camp, Friends for Life"
Was first sold with permanent underwear
Her Meet Outfit Shoes are identical to Truly Me Sparkle Sneakers
On the back of Z's box, Z's photo doesn't have her birthmark mole on her left cheek
Z's full name is "Suzanne Yang"
Second doll to be marketed as wearing glasses
- Most of Z's promotional images has Z not wearing her glasses
- Her book does not mention her wearing glasses for the majority of the time

MEET Z

See everything that is a part of Z's collection along with descriptions of some products and the prices that customers could purchase the product from American Girl.