Groovy Girls are a line of fashion dolls manufactured by the American toy company Manhattan Toy and launched in 1998. The brand consists of plush, 13-inch dolls, fashion and furniture accessories, as well as pets. Groovy Girls generally cost $10 to $20 per doll and target the 6-to-12 age range, with licensed products including room décor, apparel, interactive and electronics, stationery, health and beauty aids.
Groovy Girls launched as a "funky" alternative to Barbie. Each doll has different skin tones, hair types and facial features, reflecting the ethnic landscape of America. The brand's lifestyle aspects are fashion, friendship and self-expression, and represents a wholesome alternative to dolls such as Bratz, Flavas, My Scene, and Barbies. Groovy Girls were initially sold in specialty toy stores such as Zany Brainy, Noodle Kidoodle, and Store of Knowledge. Beginning in early 2005, the dolls were launched in Target stores.
As of 2005, more than eight million Groovy Girls dolls were sold since its inception, totaling more than $100 million in retail sales. GroovyGirls.com, which launched in the fall of 2004, had approximately 145,000 registered users by early 2005, and more than 1.7 million registered users by July 2007. The Groovy Girls RSVP collection was introduced during the 2008 holiday season. RSVP stands for Respect, Self-Expression, Values and Play.
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)
2004
Ailene
Angelique
Ayanna
Hope
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
2015
Renee
Robyn
Rachel
Reagan
2016
Lola
Lily
Layla
Logan
These had wires in their arms and legs that made them able to strike different poses. They were released from 2006-2008.
Andie (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 (2008)
Bella-Mae (Cowgirl, 2008)
Selia (also released as a non-poseable, 2006)
Bastian (male, 2008)
Dylan (male, 2006)
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)
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)
These dolls came with codes to unlock special items online. They celebrated Groovy Girls' 10th anniversary. The RSVP line dates from 2008-2009.
Amara
Alesa
Amalina
Latasha
Libbi and Louie (Louie is a dog attached to Libbi's hand.)
Lakinzie
Lycia
Linae
Dela
Denell
Dhara
Darise
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
These dolls were partnered up with Girl Scouts. The Troop line dates from 2007-2010.
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)
The Dreamtastic line dates from 2005-2011.
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
These dolls date from 2005-2012.
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)
The Chic Boutique doll line dates from 2005.
Nicole
Natalya
Nanette
The Flutterflies doll line dates from 2010.
Lana Ladybug
Becca Butterfly
Dani Dragonfly
The princesses date from 2010-2015.
Princess Leilani
Princess Peony
Princess Isabella
Princess Ariana
Princess Liliana
Princess Dazzelina
Princess Ella
Princess Dahlia
Princess Crystelline
The mermaids date from 2002-2012.
Marissa
Myra
Maya
Maddie
McKenna
Aqualina
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
The fairies date from 2015.
Nissa
Cricket
Breena
Groovy Girls Sleepover Club was a series of short, chapter books for early readers starring the main 6 Groovy Girls, who are Gwen, Reese, Oki, O'Ryan, Vanessa, and Yvette. The books each contained 80 pages and a few illustrations. The books were published from 2005-2006.
- 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.
