Moxie Girlz

 Review

Common Sense Media says

Doll world promotes mix of positive attitude and fashion.
greenON: Content is age-appropriate for kids this age.
yellowPAUSE: Know your child; some content
may not be right for some kids.
redOFF: Not age-appropriate for kids this age.
not for kidsNOT FOR KIDS: Not appropriate for kids any age.

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Learning0
BEST: Really engaging, great learning approach.
GOOD: Pretty engaging, good learning approach.
FAIR: Somewhat engaging, OK learning approach.
NOT FOR LEARNING: Not recommended for learning.

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Kids say

What parents need to know

Parents need to know that this site promotes the self-esteem and confidence of "moxie," but it also focus heavily on beauty and the importance of looking good. Beauty-themed activities are balanced out by other features, like a weather center and virtual magazine-publishing tool. Parents also need to know that the dolls are heavily promoted on the site, so kids visiting might be persuaded to buying the items featured.

  • The Moxie motto is "positive attitude and confidence, the courage to go for it and energy in everything you do." Although the Moxie Girlz are supposed to be well-rounded characters who like creativity and friendship, the site does still promote an emphasis on beauty and appearances, with games like Beauty Blitz and Moxie Salon.
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  • The site is a promotion for the line of Moxie Girlz dolls. The dolls are featured heavily on the site and their accessories play a part in activities. There is also a products page that shows off the whole line of Moxie toys and a "where to buy" feature, displaying links to online retail stores like Toys 'R Us and Target. These links connect directly to the online stores and there is no warning page to alert users that they are leaving the Moxie Girlz site. There are also ads for Kmart's Moxie Girlz sales on many pages.
  • To become a member a visitor only needs to provide birth-date information and a valid email address. Parents can create their own user account and tie it into their children's accounts.

What kids can learn

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MoxieGirlz wasn't created with educational intent, and we don't recommend it for learning.

Subjects
  • Language & Reading
  • Math
  • Science
  • Social Studies
Skills
  • Collaboration
  • Communication
  • Creativity
    imagination, making new creations
  • Emotional Development
  • Health & Fitness
  • Responsibility & Ethics
  • Self-Direction
  • Tech Skills
  • Thinking & Reasoning

Is it any good?

 

Spring-boarding off of the premise of fun, creative characters inspired by the Moxie Girlz line of dolls, MOXIE GIRLZ  features a few unique attractions for girls. The weather app is a useful girl-geared device, while the magazine design studio gives girls the chance to be editor-in-chief of their own Moxie magazine. But these features still focus too much on promoting the toy line for them to really be a regular stop for visitors. If girls were able to have a little more input on the content of their online magazine, this feature would hit a home run. 

Online interaction: Users cannot directly interact with each other.


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What families can talk about

  • Families can talk about how girls are portrayed in toy doll images. Do you think it is OK for toy makers to emphasize certain facial features, like eyes and lips, or would you like to see a more realistic looking doll? Do you think dolls that appear too grown up can be bad for a girl's self-image?

  • How do you feel about glamorous toy characters, like the Moxie Girlz and Barbie. Do these beautiful dolls with long flowing hair, slim figures, and perfect features give girls a  true sense of real beauty?

  • Families can talk about smart ways to enjoy commercial websites. Many sites aren't just designed to be fun, they are also created to sell a product. What should you be aware of when visiting a commercial site? How can you enjoy a site while not being taken in by the product promotion?


This review was written by Jacqueline Rupp

What kids can learn

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MoxieGirlz wasn't created with educational intent, and we don't recommend it for learning.


Subjects
  • Arts:
  • Hobbies: fashion
  • Language & Reading:
  • Math:
  • Science:
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Skills
  • Collaboration:
  • Communication:
  • Creativity: imagination, making new creations
  • Emotional Development:
  • Health & Fitness:
  • Responsibility & Ethics:
  • Self-Direction:
  • Tech Skills:
  • Thinking & Reasoning:

This review was written by Michelle Kitt
Kid, 12 years old
December 26, 2009
 
i love it

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Parent of 12 year old
September 25, 2010
 
HATE IT!!!!!!!
hate it

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Parent of 11 year old
March 12, 2010
 
love it

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Kid, 12 years old
December 28, 2009
 
ok

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Kid, 7 years old
January 4, 2011
 

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Kid, 11 years old
February 11, 2010
 
I go on Moxie Girlz daily,I love it!It's kinda hard to sign up,but its still so awesome and fun!My favorite part is the magazine maker!The only pricey thing is the ads for the dolls making kids want them and you need a special code for like,two of the games that come with dolls!

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Kid, 12 years old
December 26, 2009
 

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Kid, 11 years old
December 25, 2010
 
mine looks just like me!
love mine she beauteful.

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Kid, 9 years old
March 8, 2010
 
so do you think im perfect
i hate peole when they are mean

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Kid, 11 years old
February 11, 2010
 
I absloutly love it.Thay r so cool

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This review was written by Jacqueline Rupp
This review was written by Jacqueline Rupp

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ON: Content is age-appropriate for kids this age.
PAUSE: Know your child; some content may not be right for some kids.
OFF: Not age-appropriate for kids this age.
Learning ratings
BEST: Really engaging, great learning approach.
GOOD: Pretty engaging, good learning approach.
FAIR: Somewhat engaging, OK learning approach.
NOT FOR LEARNING: Not recommended for learning.

 

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