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Dora Links
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Not age appropriate for kids under 3, age appropriate for kids over 6; suggested age 7. -
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Common Sense says
Grown-up Dora doll mixes social responsibility with fashion.
On this site kids can: design clothes, do activities, play games, play in a virtual world
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 7 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About Dora Links
Parents need to know that Dora Links is a $59.99 13-inch Dora the Explorer doll that connects to a PC's USB port and interacts with the companion Web site, lighting up at different moments and speaking at others. The doll is also a receiver for updated games and additional mysteries, as even when it is not attached to the computer, the Dora Links doll can let users know when new features have been added. Some of the Web features are "locked" and require an in-game purchase (with real money) for access. You don't have to buy them to enjoy the game, but kids might ask for them.
Dora Links has grown up a bit from her preschool adventures, and today is a chic tween. Her animal buddies have been replace by a band of girlfriends who go on socially-concious challenges with her.
Read our full review by Jacqueline Rupp
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about how the new Dora has changed. Do you like the new look of this familiar character or do you miss the little girl that she used to be? Do you think it makes sense for a character to grow up with her fans?
- Families can talk about gender stereotypes. The younger Dora was interested in animals and always wore the same clothes. Today's older Dora has many different outfits and lots of fashion accessories, from jewelry to headbands. Do most girls become more interested in fashion and appearance as they get older? Is this a good or bad thing?
- Families can talk about setting screen time limits. This is a game that is designed to lead you to solve mysteries and explore a content-rich online world. Do you think it is more difficult to leave cyberspace when there are this many fun things to do online? Does it make it more difficult when the Dora doll alerts you to new online features that have just been added?
- Families can talk about learning to handle money responsibly. In this interactive world, you can earn virtual cash. Because it is easy to earn this pretend money, does it make spending it easier?
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Most Recent Reviews
- I rate this title on for age 16 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Educational
good for kids
- I rate this title on for age 16 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Educational
good for kids
good for every kid who wants to learn.
- I rate this title on for age 9 and give itMy concerns are:
- User content isn't age appropriate
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doralinks rock
i like doralinks a lot
- I rate this title off for age 9 and give it
Dum.
tHAT IS SO DUM.
- I rate this title on for age 7 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- My highlights are:
- Educational
- Safety isn't an issue
- User content is age appropriate
Only little kids will like this!
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