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    Not age appropriate for kids under 6, age appropriate for kids over 8; suggested age 8.
  • Is it any good?

    3.0
  • Common Sense says

    Adversite is safe but obsessed with fashion.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 8 and Up

The good stuff

  • Educational value:

    Some games test skills like memory, but many test not much more than the ability to pick clothes and makeup for your Ty Girl.
 

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Site does promote virtual consumerism, with an emphasis on fashion, beauty, and shopping.
  • Violence:

    Not an issue.
  • Sex:

    Some of the dolls wear skimpy clothing.
  • Language:

    Chat functions use a restricted dictionary that eliminates bad language.
  • Consumerism:

    There's an online store. The site teaches girls to spend money and to constantly earn more money to spend. Girls who like the site might want to collect all the dolls.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Tygirlz

Parents need to know that to visit this very pink virtual world of the Ty Girlz ("fashion" dolls from the same people who brought us the Beanie Baby), you need to purchase one of the dolls ($14.99), since each comes with a secret code used to access the games and activities. The virtual Ty Girlz are a bit more vampy looking than their actual doll counterparts, and they also wade in some very shallow waters, with interests that don't extend far beyond makeovers and shopping. And while the site includes games that test memory and other skills, it's these very games that drive kids to spend even more time online, since they're the way to earn Ty Dollars, the site's virtual currency. On the plus side, chat is restricted, limiting users to preselected words and phrases, or a restricted dictionary. There isn't any advertising on the site, but you can learn more about the other dolls in the collection and where you can buy them in your area. Be warned: Kids who love the site are likely to beg you for all of the dolls.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about why the Ty Girlz don't have jobs (with the exception of Rockin' Ruby, the rock star) or go to school. If your Ty Girl did have a job, what would it be? Families can also discuss how this site pushes the idea of spending money and buying things. Does the site make you want to buy all the dolls?

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  1. I rate this title on for age 6 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Safety is an issue

    • My highlights are:
    • Educational

    You dont have to spend to be a TY girl at mcdonalds i got a beanie babie and when I registered it asked me if I wanted a free acount but one boy asked me will you be my girlfriend

  2. I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 3.0

    Poorly made site lacks fun

    I was excited to see the doll on the shelf that came with a code to use online. I thought that it would be as fun as Webkinz. But boy, was I wrong! The chat-site is fine but the dress-up games and others lack a lot of what Tygirlz.com is hyped up to be. Don't waste your money!

  3. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    Lives in Massachusetts
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    I LOVE THE WEBSITE

    Ty girlz is really fun for girls- you can chat, make a house, dress your girl up, update your profile- and more! This is a great website for kids! I really recommend it!

  4. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    Lives in Oregon
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    the best

    the best ,awesome

  5. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Pennsylvania
    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 5.0

    I watched the video and I thought it was ok.

    Ty girls is a place were you want your kid to be in a safe place ty girls is not as safe as you want it to be it is not that fun either and there is a couple things that i'm worried about. They do were sexual clothing and even some guys can come online on there sister's acount and they do have a little chat room. You can chat to the guys that come on so be careful when your dauter goes online to ty girls.com it's not as safe as you want it to be! You want your child to be at least eight years old!! If your child's under eight you have a problem!! It's defently not the safest place for your child! And thats all there is to it.

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