UPDATE: A new historical doll is on its way. According to American Girl, girls who are on the 25th anniversary cruise will be introduced to the new historical doll:
New Historical Character Event
Your girl can be one of the first to enjoy this in-depth introduction to the newest addition to our historical character line. The event gives girls the chance to discover more about the stories, find out what it was like growing up in that time, and create crafts inspired by the era. For guests ages 8 and up.
So, does that mean those on the cruise will be the first to have the opportunity to buy her? Will she be released in time for Christmas 2011? Or will they be getting a sneak peak for the doll to be released in 2012? What do you think?
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From my original post:
Between one of our reader’s (Libby) tip and some research of my own, I have found a little bit of info on a possible American Girl historical doll release set for June 2011.
From illustrator Christine Kornacki’s website:
LONG OVERDUE UPDATE
05/13/09 08:25 PM
Though my updates have been few and far between lately, don’t be alarmed. These lack of updates are not due to a lack of work. In fact, they are due to a surplus. For the past seven months, I have been working on a long term freelance job with the one and only American Girl Company. I am in the process of Illustrating not only my first book, but my first series of books! The details are very hush hush at the moment. But I can tell you, its going to be BIG. I still have another six months of painting before the project is finished, and the books are set to be released in June 2011. I’ll give you more info when I can. In the meantime, I’m sorry for the lack of new paintings being posted on here. Keep an eye out, though, new stuff is on the way.
And from a discussion board (less reliable):
My son and his girlfriend are “models” for adult characters in an upcoming American Girl book featuring a new doll in 2011. Their friend is the illustrator for a few of the upcoming books-a project she has been working on for over a year! From what they tell me(its super “hush=hush”) -its a Western theme book/Doll
So, what do you think? Is this Denise or Sarah? Or have you found out anything more in your research?
I’d like to remind everyone that none of this has been confirmed and there is no way of knowing whether the message board post is credible or related to the announcement from the illustrator.
201stie!
202stie! lol Yay can’t wait to see the new design!
Thanks Addy! (the comment about my dolls)
btw how big are the moxie dolls?
(cuz i may get one)
They’re about 12in tall, the same size as Bratz I assume (never owned a Bratz doll). They also have the same type of feet as Bratz..
Ok googled it and bratz were 10 in, so Moxie girls should be about the same.
Also I just realized how small my feet are…
How small are your feet, Lena? I wear a size 7 in women’s.
I’m a size 7, but I’m 5’5 tall.
I’m size 7, also! Thanks cuz I was wondering about that, Lena.
Hello i am new i am kate
do you guys have any ideas on what the 2011 GOTY doll will be???
I am super close to having the new design ready. Don’t be surprised if you come back and find it changing before your eyes!
Hi Kate! A few years ago I heard a rumor (note: RUMOR) that they are working on a blind GOTY. And her books would come in English & Braille. As much as I’d LOVE that, I’m doubting it.
I keep forgetting this: can’t wait for the new design Char!
I cant wait either.
I learned that Josefina’s books come in Espanol. (aka Spanish)
OK, don;’t laugh at me, but (ok this is pretty watermelon hilarious so go ahead) I JUST realized, like, a month ago that the star hoodie outfit has a hood.
Welcome Kate!
Oh, and I am a size 3 in girls. I cant say my age, but I’m not an 8 year old I tell ya
In 1st grade I was a size 1 in girls
I can’t wait for a new design!
Char, Grace, Lena, and everyone else:
I have decided that I should not comment on Doll Diaries anymore. Char, I completely trust you, but I have been getting lots of spam in my e-mail and am afraid that my computer will get a virus. So, I am deleting my blog and removing my membership on a lot of sites. I will still come here for scoop, but for my own safety, I will have to stop commenting. I am so, SO sorry if this disappoints any of you, but for my own safety, I am just keeping my e-mail for chatting with relatives and friends. Good bye!
Okay, let’s just say I am taking a very long hiatus until I can stop junk mail from coming. Okay?
hey guys!!!! i have a question: so on the alice in wonderland ds game im looking for the mad hatter in tuglry ruins but there is this big stack of cards that i dont know how 2 get past!!!! soooo i hope anyone of u have the game
i mean tugley ruins lol
and i hope this makes sense……..(my question)….. btw the wii game is sooo awesome 2!!!! i love them both (ds and wii)
Michaela,
I will miss you. Your blog was awesome, and I am very glad you decided to come. Give all your dolls a hug and kiss on the cheek for me! I will miss you.
~Grace
michaela- i will miss you too!!!!:( your blog was soooo awesome!!!!!(sorry grace i hope you know that i really wasnt coping u…if it matters)and give hugs and kisses to your dolls from me.i will very much miss you sooo much but i respect your word….
your online bff
sarah:(
can somebody answer my question about the ds game please!!!!!!
lena – where are u selling your dolls..to somebody or on ebay cuz i might get sonali and chrissa (sister still wants her:0)
or on amazon etc.
IDK Sarah.
Sorry.
It doesnt sound like copying, dont worry.
Michaela – sorry to hear that. You would not be getting any spam as a result of leaving comments on Doll Diaries – its impossible. Glad to hear to will still be stopping by to read though.
grace- thanks!!!! its ok ill think it out lol
thanks i hoped i wasnt copying!!!
Sarah, eBay. But it will be just the doll, no clothes.
Oh, please, please, PLEASE forget that comment where I said I couldn’t comment anymore. My mom just put in something that should block the spam mail. My blog will still be deleted, but my mom and I decided that since Doll Diaries is free from that junk, I can still comment!
So, hip, hip, HOORAY!
Yay ur staying, Michaela!!!
Yep! Isn’t it great?
Cross your fingers that this goes smoothly – the site might look a little wonky for a few minutes!
Yep! OMG it looks so different!!! yay I’m purple
Oohh..very nice Char!
I think the design looks really neat!
this is awesome!! i luv the new layout!!
And for those who either don’t kno me, or haven’t seen me comment in forever, I have been on this website 4 almost a year, I luv AGs, Edward Cullen, and Julie Andrews. I have been very busy so I haven’t been on 4 awhile.
Hi everyone. No offense but the layout is OK. Its neat, I’ll just have to get used to it. Just its kinda confusing
Still love it Char!!
Yea like Grace said VERY pretty but since it’s new we have to get used to it
I like how everyone has a different symbol with their comment.
Me too. But I wish I had Julia’s
ikr Michaela! lol Grace
Check this out if ur a big a Julie Andrews fan like I am!!
Who is Julie Andrews?
NO, (no offense-new abbreviation!) to anyone here but does anybody agree w/ me when I say the Beatles are just CREEPY?
Julie Andrews was the woman who played Mary Poppins, Maria (Sound of Music), and even Fiona’s mom in Shrek 2 & 3.
NO! I love the Beatles! I admit that some of the things John Lennon did were odd, but I love thier music. I’m actually going with my family to Vegas soon to see the Cirque du Soleil show about them. And the Elvis one.
Hi!! I’m kinda new to thisss…….well, I love this website because I really like looking at the interesting blogs, and things to do with your AG Dolls. I don’t have a website but i might have one soon
! So, I will post when I do! Anyways, the 2011 doll thing, sounds sooooooo COOL!
P.S. It wont let me post!!
Probally because you are new Tay:-D
I absoloutly LOOOVe my smily and I like how I can easily find my previus comments. and sara I am also a HUUUGE Edward Cullen fan! My BFFF is team Jacob and she played the whole real guys arent sparkly think on me and I was like they arent fluffy either!
I cant wait for the new doll! and is it true that her name will be either Sarah or Denise
The Beatles are NOT creepy! I admit, some of their songs had weird lyrics (i.e. ‘The Walrus is Paul’ is one of my favorite lines!!) that doesn’t mean that they’re creepy. I don’t know too much about them, but I listen to their music sometimes.
I wish that the new dolls would come out sooner. I wonder if AG will do anything for the 25 anniversery.