Bratz.com

Girls with a passion for fashion and nothing else.

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Common Sense rates it
2
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  • URL: http://www.bratz.com/
  • Entertainment Value: Medium

Parents need to know

Parents need to know that the Bratz dolls are all about the next mall crawl, prom night, and slumber party. On this site -- which is as pro-consumerist as everything else connected to the dolls -- girls are encouraged to buy Bratz merch and revel in all things trivial, such as makeup and fashion accessories. The characters' unrealistic bodies (complete with tiny waists and huge lips) might give girls a skewed idea of what a "real" figure looks like. The Bratz virtual world (www.be-bratz.com) requires girls to buy a necklace/USB key, which comes with the $30 dolls, in order to play.

Families can talk about the amazing marketing machine the Bratz creators have built. Do you think you can still have fun with the dolls without buying everything targeted at you? Families can also talk about whether the Bratz girls are accurate representations of real girls. Do most girls look like the Bratz, or do the dolls add to the pressure of being thin?

Message

Social Behavior:

The girls care only about trivial things: clothes, makeup, and celebs.

Consumerism:

The site is a vehicle for pimping their dolls, movies, music, TV show, and toys. They do want to sell their empire, after all, and it's a big one. The characters are all about consumerism -- shopping, buying, and so on.

Drugs/Alcohol/Tobacco:

Educational Value:

None to speak of. You probably don't want your daughter to dress or act like these dolls.

Violence

Sex

The characters have unrealistic bodies -- complete with tiny waists and huge lips -- that sexualize women and might give girls a skewed idea of what a "real" figure looks like.

Language

Common Sense says

What's the story?

Reviewed by Heidi Kotansky

The Bratz divas are all about fashion -- with a preference for big clunky shoes, faux fur jackets, and navel-revealing tops. They have awesome accessories, too, and love to try on makeup. The only question is: How many ways can they get kids to buy something Bratz related? After clicking around this site, the answer is TONS! You can learn about or buy Bratz products on every page on the site, as well as find retailers who can sell them to you. The site does have some interactive games, but they mostly involve dress-up or makeup. Those who have registered for the club (it's free, but requires parental permission if you're under 18) can use more of the site's features, including playing some games and entering the virtual Bratz world.

Is it any good?

2
Little girls will enjoy the games (even if parents aren't thrilled by the messages they're sending), while bigger girls may prefer the few other games that require more skill. Also, it should be noted that you need to buy a physical doll ($30) to get a code to access the virtual world. Yes, Virginia, there is life beyond the hottest new eye shadow color, but your daughter won't learn about it here.

Nuts and bolts

  • Playability: Easy
  • Graphics: Anime-like cartoons, video, photos

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Parents and kids say

All Reviews

There are 23 reviews.

5


Posted on 03/18/08 by HOOTT Kid contributor, age 6
4


Posted on 03/15/08 by FABULOUS29496 Kid contributor, age 9

bratz good

i think bratz helps kids my age get a glense at teenager level it gives you great fashion sense and teaches us how to be a good friend by when they get in a fight they talk it over and are bffs again.
5


Posted on 03/09/08 by lovemirokugirl Kid contributor, age 12
1


Posted on 12/26/07 by cmssd1278 Adult contributor

trashy dolls, with bratty looks and attitude
5


Posted on 12/08/07 by BatonTwirler Kid contributor, age 8
5


Posted on 11/20/07 by Mz.Clay Kid contributor, age 14
4


Posted on 10/26/07 by BabyShark Kid contributor, age 12

Maybe?

Idk why nowadays companies focus around friendship. "Its all about friendship." I like friends, but you will be lucky to find a really TRUE friend who is there for you and never talks about you. The girls obsess alot of fashion. Alright, people, dont get mad at Bratz. Dont expect them to raise your children. Sure, MGA should change things a bit, but my friend's 3 year old sister doesnt act "sexy", she thinks the dolls are pretty, likes doing their hair, and likes their clothes. Chill people. I am 12 years old and have no problem with Bratz. I've played with them since I was 8. I NEVER thought of them as trying to be sexual. I only heard of that from people writing about it online. KEEP IN MIND: I am the kid, the one who is supposed to think of these dolls as my role models. Well, I dont.
0


Posted on 09/22/07 by 11was11 Kid contributor, age 11
5


Posted on 08/29/07 by katlyn Kid contributor, age 10

i cried,i laughed

its a great book i think its the best out all the books ive read
0


Posted on 08/16/07 by 21655 Kid contributor, age 14

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Adult Reviews

There are 3 reviews.

1


Posted on 12/26/07 by cmssd1278 Adult contributor

trashy dolls, with bratty looks and attitude
0


Posted on 08/12/07 by Mahina Adult contributor
0


Posted on 05/02/05 by ksmom04 Adult contributor

Kids Reviews

There are 20 reviews.

5


Posted on 03/18/08 by HOOTT Kid contributor, age 6
4


Posted on 03/15/08 by FABULOUS29496 Kid contributor, age 9

bratz good

i think bratz helps kids my age get a glense at teenager level it gives you great fashion sense and teaches us how to be a good friend by when they get in a fight they talk it over and are bffs again.
5


Posted on 03/09/08 by lovemirokugirl Kid contributor, age 12
5


Posted on 12/08/07 by BatonTwirler Kid contributor, age 8
5


Posted on 11/20/07 by Mz.Clay Kid contributor, age 14
4


Posted on 10/26/07 by BabyShark Kid contributor, age 12

Maybe?

Idk why nowadays companies focus around friendship. "Its all about friendship." I like friends, but you will be lucky to find a really TRUE friend who is there for you and never talks about you. The girls obsess alot of fashion. Alright, people, dont get mad at Bratz. Dont expect them to raise your children. Sure, MGA should change things a bit, but my friend's 3 year old sister doesnt act "sexy", she thinks the dolls are pretty, likes doing their hair, and likes their clothes. Chill people. I am 12 years old and have no problem with Bratz. I've played with them since I was 8. I NEVER thought of them as trying to be sexual. I only heard of that from people writing about it online. KEEP IN MIND: I am the kid, the one who is supposed to think of these dolls as my role models. Well, I dont.
0


Posted on 09/22/07 by 11was11 Kid contributor, age 11
5


Posted on 08/29/07 by katlyn Kid contributor, age 10

i cried,i laughed

its a great book i think its the best out all the books ive read
0


Posted on 08/16/07 by 21655 Kid contributor, age 14
4


Posted on 08/13/07 by TKDTaylor97 Kid contributor, age 10

I love this site.

This site is a lot of fun you can dress up the horses, the girls, the babies, the kids, and theres also games to play! It's fun!
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