Overview
- The Modern Era Collection reimagines Samantha Parkington, Addy Walker, Molly McIntire, Josefina Montoya, Felicity Merriman and Kirsten Larson with contemporary styling.
- Preorders are live on American Girl’s website following the Feb. 11 announcement.
- The new dolls are smaller than the original 18‑inch versions, a change paired with updated outfits and proportions that drew broad criticism on Instagram, Reddit and X.
- Many commenters likened the look to Bratz or weight‑loss drug culture and argued the redesign undermines the characters’ historical identities.
- A minority of fans welcomed the concept as a way to attract new readers, while Mattel says it is evolving the brand for the next generation without abandoning its storytelling focus.