This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Girl of the Year line. Raquel Reyes is the descendant of Samantha Parkington, and as she reads about her great-great-grandmother, she learns the importance of family. She has released with an 18-inch doll, her signature outfit, and a book. Collectors can also enjoy Raquel’s story with a new line of accessories, such as her seaside car and pickleball outfit. Accessories and fashion packs start at $30 USD while furniture packs start at $44 USD. The most expensive item in her line is her seaside car priced at $275 USD. The Raquel doll is priced at $135 USD each.
An 18″ Raquel doll has brown eyes that open and close, and dark-brown hair styled in a front ponytail with a gingham bow. She has a soft cotton body, and her movable head and limbs are made of smooth vinyl. She comes wearing an outfit inspired by Raquel’s great-great-grandmother Samantha Parkington’s iconic look: a pink-and-plum gingham-print top with a ruched front, puff sleeves with attached purple bows, and a ruffled bottom hem; a gingham-print full skirt with gathers at the waist; and a matching hair tie with a gingham-print fabric bow.
“Raquel Reyes, Girl of the Year 2026 character, is a paleta maker, pickleball player, dolphin saver, and dance-party DJ. She’s excited about her family reunion on the East Coast where, in the attic of an old mansion, she discovers the diary of a girl who lived long ago. As Raquel reads about her great-great-grandmother Samantha Parkington, she discovers that family isn’t just about history—it’s about showing up for the people who need you most.”
“Raquel loves her family, and she’s curious about her ancestry and who came before her. As she learns about her great-great-grandmother Samantha, she immediately feels a connection. Just like Samantha, Raquel is curious, adventurous, and not shy about using her voice and actions to speak out for herself and others. Although Raquel may not always do it the right way, she’s learning.”
