Groovy Girls was a line of fashion dolls manufactured by the American toy company Manhattan Toy and launched in 1998. Each year new dolls were produced until 2019.
History Groovy Girls launched in 1998 as a wholesome, funky alternative to Barbie, Bratz and My Scene; each stuffed doll had different skin tones, hair types and facial features, reflecting the ethnic landscape of the world. In addition to the dolls, Manhattan Toy produced furniture, pets and even a camping kit for the dolls. The brand's lifestyle aspects were fashion, friendship, and self-expression. Groovy Girls were initially sold in specialty toy stores such as Zany Brainy and Noodle Kidoodle. Beginning in early 2005, the dolls were launched in Target stores. Following the economic crisis of 2008, they were pulled from Target's shelves and began to only be sold at specialty stores and online from then on out. As of 2005, more than eight million Groovy Girls dolls have been sold since its inception. Groovy Girls doll series had accumulated more than $141 million in sales from the time of its inception to its time of being discontinued. As of 2023, Groovy Girls continue to be sold secondhand, but no new models are being produced. Manhattan Toy was sold to Crown Crafts in March 2023 and since then the teams, staff, and products have been joined into Crown Crafts for the sale of $17 million.
List of Groovy Girls Here is a list of basic Groovy Girls by their year of release.
Some characters share names. Not counting the updated looks of the Main 6, there have been 2 dolls named Trini, 2 dolls named Vanessa, 2 dolls named Carissa, and 3 dolls named Marissa.
1998 Lexi Liza Lupe Lucy
1999 Michaela Max (male) Zane (male) Ziggy (male) Zarah Zoe
2000
Gabi Gwenn (not to be confused with Gwen of the Main 6) Jacinda Jada Josie Janisse Jordan Jayna Jackson (male) Jarrett (male)
2001
Sarita Solana Sesilia Siri Shika Sidra Samuel (male) Sean (male) Kinzey Karly Kayla Kami Kendra Kelsey
2002
Talli Tomiko Trini Vanessa (light-skinned) Verity Victoria Kalvin (male) Kyle (male)
2003 Carissa Cicely Celeste Bindi Brenna Britta Darci Danika Daphne Brandon (male) Blake (male) Britney
2004 Ailene Angelique Ayanna Hope Hadlee Harper Helena Main 6: Gwen Reese Oki O'Ryan Vanessa (dark-skinned) Yvette
2005 Kassi Kylee Kenna Larissa Leticia Lourdes Kieran (male)
2006 Ellie Mae (cowgirl) Roxanna (rock star) Main 6 Updated: Gwen (2nd in a series) Reese (2nd in a series) Oki (2nd in a series) O'Ryan (2nd in a series) Vanessa (2nd in a series, dark-skinned) Yvette (2nd in a series)
2007 Rayannah Raelyn Roxette Raina (punk) Ruby Mae Petula Pilar Phoebe
2008 Zadie Zanita Zelma Fenia Fleur Franci
2009 Corbin Chelsi Camilla Connor (male) Cadence
2010 Tegan Tamae Thora Tessa Tamsen
2011 Izzie Isadora Iku Irina Inga Inez Nadia Nina Nora
2012 Amelia Gabriella Katrina Seanna Sage Suki
2013 Marissa Myla Maren
2014 Brooklyn Bayani Breanna Bailey Skylar Fuchsia Lilia Jasmine
2015 Renee Robyn Rachel Reagan
2016 Lola Lily Layla Logan
2017
Super Groovy Girl Velvet Jessica Rose Katy Meghan Janelle Lorelei Justin
2018
Sunshine Kat Jamie Princess Abi Princess Crystelle
2019
Willow Birdie Primrose April
2026
Rose Saige Poppy Iris Daisy
Poseable These had wires in their arms and legs that made them able to strike different poses. They were released from 2006 to 2008.
Andie (Go-Go Girl, 2007) Aleika (Breakdancer, 2007) Analise (Yoga, 2007) Adrianna (Salsa, 2007) Ayumi (Roller Skating, 2007) Anya (Ballerina, 2007) Trini (also released as a non-poseable, 2006) Taryn (also released as a non-poseable, 2006) Trissa (also released as a non-poseable, 2006) Shayla (also released as a non-poseable, 2006) Savanna (also released as a non-poseable, 2006) Brylee (Karate, 2008) Brandice (Unknown, 2008) Bella-Mae (Cowgirl, 2008) Selia (also released as a non-poseable, 2006) Bastian (male, 2008) Dylan (male, 2006)
Holiday Exclusives Christmas Anastasia Sparkle (2008) Cali Candy Cane (2011) Chrissy Christmas (2005) Christa Christmas (2010) Garnet Glitterbella (2008) Holiday Hannah (2010) Holiday Wishes Hadley (2013) Molly Mistletoe (2012) Noella (2004) Snowflake Sophie (2009) Deck the Halls Dessa (2013) Sylvie Starr (2007) Tessa Tannenbaum (2006) Tyanna Tannenbaum (2006) Merry Marissa (2014) Noelle (2015) Christmas Belle (2016) Jingle Belle (2017)
Easter Petal (2005) Clara (2006) Elisa (2014)
Valentine's Day Vivica (2006) Valana (2005) Viviana (2014)
Halloween Ember (2006) Cinder-Sue (2007) Countessa (2005) Willow Witch (2004) Charissa Cat (2008) Candy Corn Carissa (2009)
RSVP These dolls came with codes to unlock special items online. They celebrated Groovy Girls' 10th anniversary. The RSVP line dates from 2008 to 2009.
Amara Alesa Amalina Latasha Libbi and Louie (Louie is a dog attached to Libbi's hand.) Lakinzie Lycia Linae Dela Denell Dhara Darise
Fun Packs Kali and Krista (Fashion Blizzard) October 2002 Kassidy (Belle Espirit) March 2002 Lailie (Birthday Girlie) 2006 Evie (Saddle Up) 2006 Sarina (Soccer) 2006 Sawyer (Surfer, male) 2006 Becca (Basketball) 2006 Sasha (Posh Party) Late 2001 Bindi (Vet En Vogue) 2007 Yvette and Carissa (Sleepover Central) 2007 Brida (Ballet) 2007 Josh (Attitude on Wheels, male) 2006 Charisse (Ready to Rock) 2006 Helena (Groovy Games Swim Team) 2004 Hadlee (Groovy Games Gymnast) 2004 Harper (Groovy Games Soccer) 2004 Winter Rose (Snowy Sensation) 2008 Shauna (Spa Splendor) 2006 Reva (Sticker Snazzmatazz) 2003 Rochelle (Sticker Snazzmatazz) 2003 Shatrina (Midnight Madness) 2007 Aria (Gimme a G!) 2007
Troop Groovy Girls These dolls were partnered up with Girl Scouts. The Troop line dates from 2007 to 2010.
Respectful Roxi (2007) Friendly Fiona (2007) Caring Caitlin (2007) Courageous Camara (2007) Fair Faye (2009) Considerate Christa (2008) Helpful Haylee (2009) Strong Sierra (2008) Responsible Rilee (2009) Honest Hala (2007) Dinah (Daisy Girl Scout, 2010) Kiri (poseable, 2008) Ardella (poseable, 2008)
Dreamtastic The Dreamcast line dates from 2005 to 2011. Melina Mermaid (2006) Bride Jennibelle (2007) Bridesmaid Melinda (2007) Princess Seraphina (2006, 2010) Princess Sharissa (2006) Prince Lance (2005) Princess Lucinda (2005) Flower Girl Faith (2007) Jennica and Gavin's Wedding (2007) Binni Ballerina (2006) Franchesca Fairy (2006) Bellissima Ballerina (2008)
Candy Kingdom
The Candy Kingdom doll line dates from 2007. Fatina and Dari have their pets on leashes attached to their hands. Dari and Dottilicious Puppy Fatina and Fluffy Cotton Candy Kitty Princess Bubblegum Bella Princess Candy Heart Cassidy Princess Lollipop Lola
Special Edition These dolls date from 2005 to 2012. Rock Around The Clock Bobby and Suzy Q (2006) Safari Kari (2005) Fleurabella (2010) Chef Charlotte (2010) Irish Steppin' Adelaene (2010) Starletta (2008) Galexia (2011) Bianca Ballerina (2011) Birthday Wishes Betsy (2012) Fayla Fairy (2012) Steffi Lexa (Learning Express exclusive) Lexanne (Learning Express exclusive) Lynne (Ron Jon Surf Shop exclusive, 2005)
Chic Boutique The Chic Boutique doll line dates from 2005. Nicole Natalya Nanette
Flutterflies The Flutterflies doll line dates from 2010. Lana Ladybug Becca Butterfly Dani Dragonfly
Princesses The princesses date from 2010 to 2015. Princess Leilani Princess Peony Princess Isabella Princess Ariana Princess Liliana Princess Dazzelina Princess Ella Princess Dahlia Princess Crystelle Princess Abi Princess Camellia
Mermaids The mermaids date from 2002 to 2012. Marissa Myra Maya Macy Maddie McKenna Aqualina
Style Scents These dolls date from 2015, and each one is fruity-scented. They all come with a pet as well. Mia - comes with pet dog Taffy and smells like watermelon Lilly - comes with pet cat Parfait and smells like raspberry Sadie - comes with pet rabbit Shortcake and smells like strawberry
Fairybelles The fairies date from 2015. Nissa Cricket Breena
Groovy Girls Sleepover Club Groovy Girls Sleepover Club was a series of short, chapter books for early readers starring the main 6 Groovy Girls, who were Gwen, Reese, O'Ryan, Oki, Vanessa, and Yvette. The books each contained 80 pages and a few illustrations. The books were published from 2005 to 2006.
List of books The First Pajama Party: Slumberiffic Six Pranks a Lot: The Girls vs. The Boys Sleepover Surprise: A Twin-Sational Birthday Rock and Roll: Divas Supreme Choose or Lose: How to Pick a Winner The Great Outdoors: Take a Hike Growing up Groovy: An Out-of-this-World Adventure Girls of Summer: Bon Voyage
Licensing and awards Burger King offered miniaturized plastic as well as plush versions of Groovy Girls in its global Kids Meal program, which ran from February 12, 2007, to March 18, 2007. That year, Manhattan Toy also partnered with the Girl Scouts to develop a line extension of dolls called Troop Groovy Girls. An online community called Camp Groovy Girls launched in September, soon after the dolls became available in stores. In February 2008, the Toy Industry Association named the Girl Scouts' Troop Groovy Girls the best girl toy of the year during the American International Toy Fair in New York City. Groovy Girls had previously won "Girl Toy of the Year" and "Specialty Toy of the Year" awards at the 2003 Toy Fair.
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