Bakugan (http://www.bakugan.com)
common sense media says
Lively community area saves fan site from product overkill.
parents & educators say
What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this site markets its products -- Bakugan figures, games, cards -- fairly aggressively. But it also promotes community and allows fans to share their love of the game, which is not nearly as battle-filled as the Bakugan animated series that airs on Cartoon Network.
Educational value:
Although the Bakugan game does promote battling, along the lines of Pokemon, the card game also features power levels that require users to add and subtract 3-digit numbers quickly and repeatedly and employ strategy and probability.
Violence:
Although the main purpose of the Bakugans is to do battle, there really isn't much action happening on the Web site. Most of the attention is given to the collecting and game preparation-side of things here. So those familiar with the television series should find less conflict on the Web site.
Sex:
Not applicable.
Language:
Not applicable.
Consumerism:
Many parts of the Web site promote the Bakugan line of battle toys. Some marketing is obvious, like the Products section which shows off the newest arrivals. However, other areas of the site integrate the brand's products too, like in the Games section and the news updates about events tied into new cartoon series. There are also banner ads for Bakugan-related products, like newly released Cartoon Network DVDs.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking:
Not applicable.
Privacy & safety:
The site does collect information from users over 13 years old and will send third-party information to those users if they consent.
Parents need to approve the membership sign-up for kids via an email
message, but there is no guide for parents or information on the child's account.
message, but there is no guide for parents or information on the child's account.
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pie or pie
kid, 12 years old
kid, 12 years old
my God i hate this crapy show
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tangled
teen, 14 years old
teen, 14 years old
Only if you LOVE the show.
Its good if you like the show. If you don't like the show, then just don't go on the the website.
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dermillers
parent of and 4 , 5 , 10 , 12 year old
parent of and 4 , 5 , 10 , 12 year old
Great
You can look up to see your fav character.
Play games.
and i think watch movies
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4kidshater
teen, 14 years old
teen, 14 years old
This crappy show
This is a sutpid crappy show. It is a stupid kid show. Skip it
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