American Girl bringing back 6 original dolls to celebrate 35th anniversary

The first three dolls — Samantha Parkington, Kirsten Larsen and Molly McIntire debuted in 1986 and were retired between 2008 and 2013, People reported.

The original dolls command a premium on the market.

Dressed for the first time in their signature outfits, the 18-inch dolls will come packaged in a retro-inspired box that will include the first paperback book in each’s character’s series, according to the news release.

“For 35 years, American Girl has created powerful stories with smart, courageous heroines that have helped shape an entire generation of women,” Jamie Cygielman, general manager of American Girl, said in a news release.

Olivia Rodrigo got her start in an American Girl film starred in films highlighting the original dolls’ stories, People reported.

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