Three American Girl Classics Are Back! Kirsten, Addy, and Josefina Return to Flagship Historical Line With Original Tribute Collections

Today, American Girl, a cornerstone in the Mattel (NASDAQ: MAT) portfolio of purposeful brands, announced the re-release of three classic historical characters — Kirsten Larson, Addy Walker, and Josefina Montoya— with special tribute collections that harken back to the brand’s roots. Kirsten, Addy, and Josefina (originally debuting in 1986, 1993, and 1997 respectively) remain fan-favorite characters that have inspired generations with their timeless stories that celebrate family and friendship, resilience in the face of change, and hope for the future. Now, these enduring characters are set to stir up a wave of nostalgia and inspire a legion of new fans with the debut of these three keepsake collections, featuring their original fashions and accessories, along with updated stories to bring the characters’ worlds to life in a fresh, relevant way.

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Three classic American Girl historical characters—Kirsten Larson, Addy Walker, and Josefina Montoya—return to the company's flagship historical line with special tribute collections. (Photo: Business Wire)

“As we look back on American Girl’s rich legacy, it’s our beloved historical characters and their powerful stories that have transcended the test of time—instilling in generations of girls and women an understanding of their own important place in the world,” says Jamie Cygielman, General Manager of American Girl. “Through the return of such classics as Kirsten, Addy, and Josefina, along with new product and story offerings for our other timeless characters, like 1970s Julie Albright, we’re excited to continue engaging and inspiring American Girl fans of all ages for years to come.”

The new throwback collections feature a signature 18-inch Kirsten, Addy, and Josefina doll that comes dressed in the character’s original debut outfit, along with her authentic introductory accessories. Arriving in a retro American Girls Collection box, each set also includes the character’s first paperback book in the series with vintage cover design and updated language, imagery, and resources to resonate with today’s readers. And, to celebrate birthdays through the decades, American Girl is also reissuing Kirsten, Addy, and Josefina’s original birthday party dresses and accompanying Happy Birthday books with original cover designs.