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Tygirlz
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Adversite is safe but obsessed with fashion.
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What parents need to know
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.
What's it about?
TYGIRLZ.COM is one of several virtual worlds for dolls and other toys, popular with tweens. Ty Girlz look to their Bratz doll counterparts for aesthetic inspiration: They've got the big hair, cartoonish features, and of course, sexy, sparkly clothes. In their world, kids can dress their virtual doll for auditions and dates; chat with other doll owners; shop for new furniture and clothes; and when the money runs out, play games to earn more.
Is it any good?
It's unfortunate that good old-fashioned play, the kind where you create the world your dolls live in, is becoming second fiddle to online play. Who needs the Barbie house and its trappings when you've got an online passport to a colorful world where you can redecorate your pad or engineer an outfit change with the click of a mouse?
Despite the virtual consumerism and promotion of new clothes and makeup, the site is relatively harmless -- as long as that virtual world is balanced with some time in the real world and less shallow pursuits.
What 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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TyGirlz, or Playboy?
I love the idea, but they kicked me off! Look, I know what your thinking, well, "don't do anything wrong and follow the rules" I did follow the rules though, they didn't even tell me what i did wrong, and every time my mom told them i could be allowed back on the freechat, they keep saying she didn't do nothin, the clothes are too reveling and it would make kids loose there self of steam the way these girls must always look "perfect" And now they made a boyz ty on there, HELLO its called tygirlz, Now they're gonna do that boy-girl thing! Its not eHarmony! By the way, the dolls have such sassy faceal expressions it doesn't seem welcoming. And the breasts? Gosh! Please they don't need to make it look like they had surgery! The girls on there are mean ( some are ) and they judge you in all ways possible. And they shouldn't be allowed to date on there. "Total Strangers"- hello! In the normal chat they can say what grade they're in, 1 grade to 8 grade. which means young kids may go on there often. What about THERE saftly!? I have a little cousin that can read and goes on there, I do not want her exposed to that immaturity.
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Kid, 11 years old
February 3, 2011
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I got a TyGirlz doll Christmas of '09,and I was only 9.I was so excited,because I had found the site a couple months before that and watched the tutorial,and even played the 3 games they allowed you to play for free!I had wanted one immediately.Now,I don't go on very much,but it is so fun when I do!Although,it does kind of lack fun.That's why I took away one star.I would like...
1.Several more words added to the chat 'dictionary'.Not lots,just some that you should be allowed to say but can't.
2.More locations
3.More clothes
4.Better dress-up games
Overall,it is one of the most fun sites out there!Go buy a doll for you or your daughter,sister,etc!It is worth your time AND money!I have Trendy Taylor.Yes,there are boys,and it IS a game about fashion.Not completely,however.Also,they now make pets for your TyGirlz!!!I don't have one,but I REALLY want one!!Yeah,you gotta buy a plush for that one,too,except this one's a bit cheaper.No,the dolls aren't expensive!You can chat,dress your girl,play games,update your profile,listen to music,buy more dolls,send 'postcards' and receive them throuhg your little phone,go shopping,feed your TyGirlz,etc.!!Yeah,you can feed them!AWESOME WEBSITE,DO GO ON IT!!
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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
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Update:
It's okay; it's better now that they made the site more safe (you can only use a prescripted chat now). But the most there is to do is shop. Also, there's a lot of consumerism in it because even though you can get a free account, you have to buy a Tygirl in order to do a lot of things. And when you comment on someone's profile, you can right anything that's in their dictionary but no one's monitoring. The girls can chat but some of the words seem diva-ish. Boys can go on but since they have the new chat I haven't seen any dating stuff. One of the concerns I have is that some outfits are mildly suggestive.
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I thought it was Tygirlz, not TyLust
I'm a tad disapointed. Tygirlz looked intersting and fun at first, and all the colors seemed welcoming, except for the mean expressed faces anyways. I think they need better games though. I love how they have an around the world theme, that was really creative. My dislikes are that in the chat rooms ( usual trouble making place ) sort of allows mean behavior without stop. Not everyone on there is mean, just quite a few people think its more interesting to be mean - in fact, a LOT of people think that is true, dispite what they say. The clothes they offer them to wear are actually pretty cute, although some clothes are revealing, and some kids may think if your skinny and gorgious you have a pass to do that. I know most people know what those parts sort of look like, I'm just speaking out of self respect. Also in the chat room, girls dressed like boys ( and pretended they were ) to heal there lonleyness. It's a little sick to go on there and try that, especielly consittering it is populized with little girls, and tweens at there weakest point. Now they even made a male doll, which girls will, I repeat, WILL go gaga over - again, tweens at WEAKEST point! Tygirlz needs to do something to stop this, and stop illiminating those trying to stop it. Yes, they illiminated me without telling me why, maybe it is because they knew I was right. If the site is still going when I have children, I would let them get the dolls, but not go on the site. Oh, and the dolls are EXPENSIVE! And they don't need to soe such big breasts on the dolls, that just ain't right! These girls are in a weak stage, and those jerks out there know that.
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Parents beware of preditors on this website!
All partents should be scared of this website. My 7 year old daughter wanted a TY girl from Justice and I thought it was like webkins. No harm right? Wrong and really wrong. I checked on her 20 minutes after setting up the account and she was chatting with boys (under girl doll accounts). The more I looked into it the more shocked I was. The website doesent allow you to type in certian things but kids find a way around it. In the 20 minutes I was on it my daughter was asked if the wanted to have "trex" by several different "boys" under girls accounts. I have a feeling these arent young boys but preditors having inapropriate conversations with our children. My hope is this website is shut down because everthing I witnissed in the chat room was inapropriate. I had no clue there was even a chat room associated with the doll. Parents beware this is not the kind of website you want your children on!
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I am 13 years old and really don't think this site is good for any age.
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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* 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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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!
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