So we're all excited about finding out who American Girl's GOTY 2012 will be, so here's a collection of what we know so far. Please note that this information may not be accurate.
Name - American Girl is currently using the name 'Velma' to cover up for the doll's real name. In order for AG to make a new character, they would first have to trademark the doll's name. AG has currently trademarked the names Caroline, Saba, McKenna, and Teagan. It will most likely be one of those names because I would expect AG to plan early instead of trademarking a name late.
Personality & Appearance/ Movie - GOTY 2012 will most likely be a gymnast. On AG's website, it says that you'll
do cartwheels & that
you'll flip for the debut of the new GOTY. Also, on Nia Vardolos's twitter, she posted a picture of herself with Olympic Gymnast, Cathy Rigby, and Mary Casanova, who co-wrote Cecile & Marie-Grace's books and has been said to write both of GOTY 2012's books. Nia put as a caption she was on the 'American Girl Set' so there will most likely be a movie.
Jade Pettyjohn, will apparently play 'Velma'. Also in the movie's cast is
Ysa Penarejo,
Nia Vardalos,
Ian Ziering,
Kerris Dorsey,
Will Woytowich,
Kadence Kendall Roach, and
Paiten Raine Roach.
Story - According to Doll Diaries, here is GOTY 2012's storyline.
Velma is a wonderfully sprited, strong-willed gymnast with Olympic aspirations, whose whole world comes crashing down when she is unexpectedly sidelined by an injury. Unfocused, with her grades slipping, she meets a tutor 'Jane' and learns a few choice life lessons about what really matters.
So as you can see, I'm super pumped up for the release of the new Girl of the Year 2012! :)