Sadly, though, these four dolls have since been “archived,” with Samantha going first in 2009, followed by Kirsten in 2010, Felicity in 2011, and Molly in 2013.

Kirsten Larson — "a pioneer girl of strength and spirit growing up in Minnesota in 1854" — is the latest creation to be retired by American Girl, the doll-making franchise. Carefully timed to ...

American Girl is bringing its historic dolls — Samantha Parkington, Kirsten Larson, Molly McIntire, Felicity Merriman, Addy Walker and Josefina Montoya — in honor of the brand's 35th anniversary ...

Founded in 1986 by Pleasant Rowland, a retired teacher, the initial line of American Girl dolls included just three dolls: Kirsten Larson, Molly McIntire, and Samantha Parkington.

One Kirsten doll is being sold with a bed, outfit and the books telling her story for $499. The value of these dolls (and other retired dolls in the American Girl collection) stem from a few factors.

Ivy, American Girl's only Asian American historical character, was retired in 2014. American Girl Wiki As fans await the newest American Girl doll, several are offering ideas for future characters.

Slowly, their eyes lit upon the sign taped to the glass: "Soon, we'll say farewell to Kirsten. Bring this brave pioneer girl home for the holidays — before she moves into the American Girl ...