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Bratz (dolls)
Bratz is the name of a line of 10-inch (254 mm) dolls produced by MGA
Entertainment starting in mid-2001. They are created in two genders, "Boyz"
having followed Bratz "girls" shortly after the girl dolls entered the toy
market.
Toy designer Carter Bryant is responsible for the development of the Bratz
line. In 2000 he met with Isaac Larian the CEO of Micro-Games America
Entertainment (MGA Entertainment).[1] There, Mr. Bryant presented his
pictures and Mr. Larian found that the concept sketches enthralled his
daughter, Jasmin who was visiting the office at the time.
Bratz dolls are characterized by over-sized heads; with big, wide eyes, full
lips, a very small nose, short body, and shoes that can be snapped on and
off. The original four characters were Cloe, Sasha, Jade and Yasmin (based
on CEO Isaac Larian's own daughter, Jasmin). Over the course of the lines
that followed, Meygan (who "moved away" for a while and then came back),
Dana, Fianna, Nevra, Tiana, Kumi, Felicia, Katia, and Kiana (who has been
officially discontinued, see below) have joined the "Bratz Pack," most of
whom were introduced either with playsets or as collector's edition dolls.
Four sets of "Twiins", Roxxi and Phoebe, Tess and Nona, Oriana and Valentina,
and Krysta and Lela, have also joined the Bratz Pack. Oriana and Valentina
were later joined by their identical triplet sister, Siernna, in a special "Triiiplets"
set. Character May Lin was produced once, as a special collector doll
wearing a Kimono as part of the Tokyo-A-Go-Go collection, and subsequently
discontinued due to the culturally offensive nature of her name. New members
of the Bratzpack to debut in 2006 include Lilee (the 2006 Sweet Heart), Leah
(Spring Break), Wicked Twiins Ciara and Diona, 4th edition Twiins Krysta and
Lela, and Sisterz Kiani, (not to be confused with the aforementioned and
officially discontinued Kiana) and Lilani.
The Bratz collections include a "basic" line, at least one or two budget
collections, and at least two or three feature collections. The basic lines
such as Flaunt It!, Xpress It!, Funk Out! and Step Out! feature the Bratz
with two complete mix and matchable outfits. Each collection has brought in
new shoe styles and accessories (Bratz with pierced ears began with the
release of Funk Out! and the new "ring" accessory was introduced in the Step
Out! line). Budget lines include I-Candy and Hollywood Style Sportz and
Birthday Bash, which feature the Bratz in one outfit with minimal
accessories. "Real" eyelashes first appeared in the Girls Nite Out
collection, then again in the Wild Wild West collection and on Holiday Katia.
Head molds that featured the girls with open-mouthed smiles were initially
featured in the Formal Funk collection. The unique Head Gamez line moved the
Bratz' snap-on feature one step further by allowing the consumer to
customize their own Bratz by snapping the Bratz head on and off a specially
designed body. A Head Gamez set featuring the character Rina was sold which
featured 4 snap on heads in different hair colors and styles, wigs and hair
extensions. A variety of Bratz Head Gamez fashion heads were sold
exclusively at Wal-Mart, and a gift set complete with one body, four heads
and four separate fashion looks was released to the general market.
Collectible posters have been included with the Bratz since 2001, and
collectible cards were introduced during 2004. Other dolls released through
the years include collectible keychains, ornaments, collectible
stickers/trading cards, and cosmetics.
The Bratz World concept has taken the dolls to Tokyo, in the Tokyo-A-Go-Go
collection in 2004, and London in the Punkz (boys only) and Pretty n' Punk
line in 2005, with themed fashions and playsets to match. Tokyo A-Go-Go
Bratz had anime-style eyes, Tokyo-inspired fashions, wildly colored,
micro-braided hair, and "cyberpet" companions. Punkz had the Bratz dressed
in London punk-culture attire, including studded and buckled vinyl jackets,
wild hair colors and styles, and dark makeup contrasting with paler skin
tones. Each doll came with a pet; the girls each had a dog, and the boys
each had a cat. Two lines which were not officially part of the Bratz World
series, but carry on the Bratz World theme are Fabulous, a Las
Vegas-inspired line, and Ooh La La, which is set in Paris. Fabulous saw the
return of Tiana, and the wardrobe included fur coats, glittery tops, tassel
pants, and snakeskin boots. Ooh La La featured the return of Kumi, and the
dolls in the series were dressed in berets, houndstooth and floral prints,
jewel tones, and painted-on gloves and stockings. The Ooh La La dolls also
included a matching pot of lip gloss for the owner.
History
In June 2001, the Bratz dolls have been released with urban fashion and four
characters called Jade, Cloe, Sasha and Yasmin. After the debut the Bratz
have gained strong popularity, becoming number one in several countries,
like in France, Spain, and Italy, and number two in the United Kingdom. The
dolls won Family Fun's Toy of the Year award and TIA People's Choice Toy of
the Year Award.
In 2002, the Bratz became the Girl Toy of the Year in the United Kingdom,
later making a serious competition for a long-time #1 fashion doll, Barbie
and became the phenomenon worldwide.
In 2003, when MGA Entertainment had been enjoying tremendous success with
Bratz dolls when suddenly the company made the shocking announcement that
one of the most beloved characters in the Bratz Pack, Meygan being
discontinued making a strong disappointment for the fans.
A special collector's edition called Big Bratz features 2 foot tall versions
of the Bratz. Introduced in 2003 with Yasmin and adding a member of the
Bratzpack annually, the limited edition dolls come with a certificate of
authenticity and are dressed in fall/winter fashions showcasing the girl's
passion for fashion. To date, Meygan, Cloe, and Yasmin have been made as Big
Bratz.
In addition to the dolls, the Bratz line includes playsets, vehicles,
accessories, Lil Bratz, the Bratz Babyz, plush Petz, ("Catz", "Dogz" and "Foxz"),
collectible posters and a series of video games developed by Blitz Games.
Expansion to multimedia (2004-2006)
In January 2004, Lil Bratz took over the #1 spot of mini-dolls by Polly
Pocket in the United Kingdom.[2]
In August of 2004, a straight-to-video animated movie, Bratz, the video:
Starrin & Stylin', was released.
In fall 2004, it is announced that the Bratz dolls outsold the rival Barbie
dolls and become #1 in United Kingdom.[3]
In 2005, the Bratz are started to change their urban-themed images and
showing their fashion in their everyday lives.
In 2005, Play Sportz line debuted, where each Bratz girl dressed for her
favorite sport, with coordinating accessories. Other collections include I-Candyz
(neon, candy colored outfits and matching painted legs), Live In Concert/
Space Angelz Pop Stars (out-of-this-world space suits, headsets, anime eyes
and wild matching make-up; included with the dolls was the CD single "Bein'
Who We Are"), Treasures! ("Rogue Vogue" pirate style, complete with a
treasure chest), DynaMite (vinyl catsuits and stiletto boots reminiscent of
The Matrix or Charlie's Angels), Rock It! (boys only), Step Out!
(celebrating the Bratz 5th anniversary and included a silicone bracelet;
proceeds helped benefit the Step Out 2 Help Out foundation), Step Off! (the
Boyz dressed in repeat Funk Out! fashions), Birthday Bash (80s inspired
party dresses and leggings, plus a doll-sized gift bag/box), Campfire (warm
winter camping gear and furry boots), Midnight Dance (a goth-esque
collection with capes and detailed masks), Hollywood Style (dressed for a
Hollywood premiere in repeat Bratz formal fashions), Wild Wild West (which
included cowboy boots, cowboy hats, denim and suede, and big belt buckles),
and Rock Angelz (70s rocker style).
During fall 2005, MGA released their flagship collection, Bratz Rock Angelz.
Bratz Cloe, Sasha, Jade, Yasmin, Roxxi (sold exclusively with the Rock
Angelz Concert Stage), and Meygan- their #1 fan club president (sold
exclusively at K-mart) were dressed in 70s inspired rock attire, and each
girl (except Meygan) had a guitar and a mini CD single including 2 songs
(one character exclusive song and the other 'So Good' the lead single). Many
tie-in products were also released, including boomboxes, CD towers, guitars,
fashion accessories, the CD, the single "So Good", the UK bestselling, and
2005's #1 girl-targeted videogame[4] published by THQ and the DVD, which
showcased the Bratz in a computer-animated adventure as they started up
their own fashion magazine.
At the end of 2005, a Bratz Mobile released on as a T 290a Mobile Phone by
Sony Ericsson. It contains exclusive Bratz wallpapers, true ringtones, Bratz-based
games and a screensaver. The mobile phone includes a battery charger, a
speaker phone and a hands free ear bud.
Following the success of the Bratz Rock Angelz collection, MGA Entertainment
released their flagship collection of the year, Bratz Genie Magic. The
collection included Cloe, Sasha, Jade, Meygan, and Yasmin dressed in
extravagant and elaborate Moroccan/Egyptian/Bohemian-style fashions. Also
included in the Bratz Genie Magic collection is Katia, who was released in a
Genie Magic bottle that converted itself into a late night lounge. Several
merchandising items related to the Bratz Genie Magic collection were
released, including a Genie Magic Secret Spot Desk Clock, a Genie Magic
Deluxe Canopy, a Genie Magic Magical Mood Lamp, and a Genie Magic Fortune
Teller.
It would prove to be one of the biggest selling Bratz collections in the
company's history. Highlighting the release of the Bratz Genie Magic
collection was the release of the Bratz Genie Magic DVD and CD in April
2006, which also won the Parent to Parent Adding Wisdom Award.
In May 2006, MGA Entertainment made the shocking announcement that legal
issues forced the company to remove one of the most beloved characters,
Kiana from the Bratz Pack, because Mattel, Inc. claimed that they owned a
trademark to the name "Kianna" with their Teen Trends doll line and that MGA
Entertainment's Bratz Wild Wild West Kiana doll infringed upon their
trademark. MGA Entertainment thus ceased further usage of the name "Kiana"
and will not produce any more Bratz dolls bearing the name. The company had
planned to release Leah and Roxxi in a "Wave 2" edition of the Bratz
Midnight Dance collection, but the company discontinued the collection
before any additional characters were to have been added. Also, Nevra and
Jade were cancelled from the Bratz Play Sportz collection for unknown
reasons.
In August 2006, MGA Entertainment released the kid version of Bratz Kidz and
its platinum vintage Bratz collection, Bratz Forever Diamondz, which is one
of the most expensive Bratz doll collections ever released with only one
fashion. The characters featured in the Forever Diamondz collection are
Jade, Cloe, Sasha, Yasmin, and a new character named Sharidan. Included with
each doll in the Bratz Forever Diamondz collection is a diamond gem with a
certificate of authentication. Also included with each doll in the
collection is a code that girls enter on the Bratz official website, where
they have a chance to win a one carat (200 mg) diamond. It also included
with the Bratz Forever Diamondz collection is a "Fashion Show On The Go"
rolling runway playset, a Fashion Design Kit Studio, the RC Cruiser, and
Funky Fashion Makeover styling heads. Fianna, Katia, and Vinessa also appear
in the Bratz Forever Diamondz collection, although they come in different
packaging, most likely without the diamond gem, because they are being
retailed at $19.99 US.
Even before the formal release of Bratz Forever Diamondz, the collection had
apparently already won the Australian Girls Toy of the Year award. On
September 26, 2006, a new DVD released with the same title. The CD with the
same name released on September 19, 2006. THQ released a videogame on
September 18, 2006. THQ hopes for the same or greater success for Bratz
Forever Diamondz, just like the same success that they achieved with the
Bratz Rock Angelz video game, which has sold over 1.4 million copies
worldwide since the release and became the #1 girl video game in 2005.
MGA, along with Canadian based fashion designer Marie Saint Pierre, teamed
up to create an exclusive line of French-Canadian Bratz called, Haute
Couture en Coulisse, featuring three new exclusive characterse. The line
debuted in Sensation Mode, part of Montreal Fashion Week on October 16,
2006. The line is exclusive to Wal-Mart in Canada and only 30,000 were
made.[5]
In 2007 MGA has presented Bratz Adventure Girlz (hip camouflaged camping
clothes and gear), Fashion Pixiez (fairy themed dolls with a direct-to-DVD
and a music CD), and second waved lines of Passion 4 Fashion and Birthday
editions. Other collections include Pampured Pupz (stylized dolls with
matching dog outfits), and Magic Hair (5-in-1 hairstyling 10 inch dolls with
real memory hair).
MGA Entertainment, Avi Arad Productions and Crystal Sky Pictures announced
that they were to jointly produce a Bratz live action movie to be released
on August 3rd, 2007.[6].
On February 6, 2007 according to NPD Group, the Bratz became the #1 fashion
themed dolls in the USA in the fourth Quarter of 2006.[7][8]
The Bratz also had a live concert tour with the title Passion 4 Fashion
World Tour from March 30 to April 25 exclusively in the UK.[9]
The Australian distributor of Bratz dolls is holding a design competition
across multiple age groups with the task to design outfits for various
categories. The entries close end of July 2007.
Other Bratz Lines
Lil' Bratz (discontinued 2002-2006)
The miniature versions, were originally created for a cheaper solution to
buying Bratz. They were very popular to begin with, simply being miniature
versions of the original four characters. But, in 2005 the four characters
were given new names and slightly different appearances (eye color, etc.)
Only a few lines were created. A final attempt to keep the brand was made.
The line Funk House was popular because the dolls were designed to look more
like their cartoon counterparts. The line was dropped shortly after the
release of Funk House. Lil' Bratz also featured Lil' Boyz who were sold
briefly as original and new characters like the girls. In 2006, the line was
discontinued and was replaced with Bratz Kidz line. In 2007, they released a
clothing line called Lil' Bratz Couture. However, the popular dolls are
still discontinued.
Bratz Boyz (2002-present)
These are the male counterparts of the Bratz. They are less popular than the
girls and have only a third of the amount of characters. The original Bratz
Boyz were Cameron and Dylan, who became popular after the release and even
attracted male fans. More characters were added which only made them more
popular. But with the recent lack of new characters, the popularity of these
dolls has declined. New releases were less frequent in the 3rd and 4th
quarters of 2006 leading to an impression that the Boyz were no longer being
designed. The first Quarter of 2007 is showing increased activity from MGAE
with the long-awaited release of the Bratz Boyz Twiins, all-new character
Wayne as part of the Rodeo line and a new Adventure Boyz Cameron.
Bratz Babyz (2004-present)
The Babyz were originally released with molded hair, one outfit and infant
accessories (bottle, blanket, soft toy and other items) At first the Bratz
Babyz were not popular because of their "disproportioned heads (compared to
normal Bratz) and especially the molded hair. They became more popular as
fans warmed to them. When Bratz Babyz with long, "real" hair (Hair Flair)
were released, the popularity grew. More characters from the regular Bratz
are being added to The Bratz Babyz line making the Bratz Babyz grow in
popularity to this day.
Bratz Babyz
Bratz Petz (discontinued, 2004-2006)
Bratz Petz are the plush toys that resemble foxes, cats and dogs. They were
not for the dolls, they were the size of an average teddy bear, making them
awkward in the Bratz universe. They came with bags, clothes and other
accessories which made them fit into the Bratz fashion theme. They were not
popular, and disappeared totally from the market in 2006. Bratz Petz have
been re-released recently in Australia and the UK as completely different
toys. They are plastic and come with bobble heads, and are sized to fit with
the Big Bratz Babyz. Each Petz comes with several accessories that are more
appropriate than the old Bratz Petz. This new form of Bratz Petz are popular
in Australia and the UK, months after their initial release.
Bratz Big Babyz (2005-present)
As its name says: a bigger version of the Bratz Babyz.
Bratz Kidz (2006-present)
Bratz Kidz are the child equivalent to the popular Bratz doll line. The
dolls are 6 inches tall and are proportioned to be shorter than the normal
Bratz. Currently, there are no male versions of the dolls.
Bratz Big Kidz (2007-present)
As its name says: a bigger version of the Bratz Kidz.
Bratz Kidz
Controversies
Secret Date
The parental group Dads and Daughters was outraged by the release of the
Bratz Secret Date collection. The dolls were packaged with a Bratz and
matched with a mystery Boyz doll behind the door on the left. A window
showing the doll's feet would provide a clue to which Boyz doll it was,
especially important in the quest for the rare Bryce doll, available in only
1 of every 24 boxes. The group complained that the dolls sent a negative
message, and that they were forcing young girls to grow up too soon, and
allegedly promoting the idea of sneaking out of the house to go on blind
dates with complete strangers. They also took issue with accessories that
appeared to be champagne bottles and glasses, and called for MGA to remove
the dolls from the market. MGA claims to have the bottles as non-alcoholic
sparkling apple cider. MGA held fast, and the Secret Date collection (later
renamed Bratz Blind Date) continued to sell.
Culture confusion
May Lin sparked a bit of controversy because her name is Chinese, yet the
doll was portrayed as Japanese. This made it appear that the design team had
not properly researched appropriate names for the doll and merely picked a
name that would be perceived to be Japanese by the general public, thereby
perpetuating misconceptions about the Chinese and Japanese cultures being
one and the same. In addition, this name is often considered a rude
stereotype of Chinese women. May Lin was only produced once, and had been
discontinued for a short time and then reappeared in 2006. Similarly, the
Style It Jade doll's alternate shirt featured a Chinese take-out box with a
Japanese flag on it. It was rumored that May Lin will appear in the Ice
Champions collection, but only her animation was shown.
Labour Conditions
On December 21st, 2006, the National Labor Committee announced that the
factory workers in China, who make Bratz dolls, labor for 94˝ hours a week,
while the factory pays only 17 cents an hour, $4.13 a day- much less than
the Bratz dolls actually cost (from $20 to $30).
The allegations in the report describe practices found at many Chinese
factories producing name-brand products for export. They include required
overtime exceeding the legal maximum of 36 hours a month, forcing workers to
stay on the job to meet stringent production quotas and the denial of paid
sick leave and other benefits.[10] The report shows copies of what it says
are "cheat sheets" distributed to workers before auditors from Wal-Mart or
other customers arrive to make sure the factory passes inspections intended
to ensure the supplier meets labor standards. It said workers at the factory
intended to go on strike soon on January 2007 to protest plans by factory
managers to put all employees on temporary contracts, denying them legal
protection required for long-term employees.[11]
After the announcement, the CEO of MGA Entertainment, Isaac Larian sent a
statement on 12/24/06 via e-mail to a fan site of the doll line, Bratz
World, and another two days later to Playthings Magazine stating that the
information is false and the company is not familiar with the company named
in the report and MGA uses first rate factories in "the orient" to make its
goods, like Mattel and Hasbro does. Larian said that he never heard about
the news or of 'the organization who is behind this negative and false
campaign immediately prior to the last holiday shopping weekend.'"[12]
Verified full text of statement:[13]
MGA is not familiar with the company named in the report. MGA uses first
rate factories in the orient to make its goods. The same factories make
products for the world's biggest toy manufacturers including Mattel and
Hasbro. I personally have not seen this alleged video in regards to the
circumstances, as well as ever heard of the organization who behind this
negative and false campaign immediately prior to the last holiday shopping
weekend.
– Isaac Larian, CEO, MGA Entertainment, e-mail to Bratz World
APA Task Force on the Sexualization of Girls
Fresh concerns over the body image and lifestyle the Bratz dolls allegedly
promote were raised by the American Psychological Association when they
established their "Task Force on the Sexualization of Girls" in February,
2007. In the report that was published in accompaniment to the Task Force's
founding they cited concern over sexuality the Bratz dolls allegedly
portray.[14]
Bratz dolls come dressed in sexualized clothing such as miniskirts, fishnet
stockings, and feather boas. Although these dolls may present no more
sexualization of girls or women than is seen in MTV videos, it is worrisome
when dolls designed specifically for 4- to 8-year-olds are associated with
an objectified adult sexuality
– APA Task Force on the Sexualization of Girls, Report of the APA Task Force
on the Sexualization of Girls[14]
Bratz were not the only dolls to be criticized in this report,[14] which
highlighted not only toys but also other products and the wider media;
including the Bratz animated series.[14] In the United Kingdom a spokesman
for Bratz defended the toyline by saying that Bratz are purchased by
over-eights and are directed to the preteen and teen market,[15] and that
the focus on the dolls while on looks was not on sexualization and that
friendship was also a key focus of Bratz dolls.[15]
The Bratz brand, which has remained number one in the UK market for 23
consecutive months focuses core values on friendship, hair play and a
'passion for fashion'.
– Bratz spokesman, The Daily Telegraph[15]
The spokesman quoted Dr Bryan Young of Exeter University as saying "parents
may feel awkward but I don't think children see the dolls as sexy. They just
think they're pretty".[15] Isaac Larian, in comments given to the BBC,
voiced the opinion that the report was a "bunch of garbage" and that the
people who wrote it were acting irresponsibly.[16]
Materialism
Another adverse effect claimed by critics of the Bratz line is the high
level of economic materialism that the characters, and even the name "Bratz"
itself, seem to promote. [1] As with many other children's toy and
entertainment companies, Bratz has been accused of perpetuating a sort of
bland, mind-numbing route of cultural presentation lacking in reverence and
intellect. Along these same lines, many say that the variance in characters
is provided only as a means to sell more dolls, and not to diversify the
product customers receive. An arguable example of this may be found in the
construction of the character May Lin, as discussed above. The character's
personalities are said to stem collectively from objectives of fashion
hunger and manipulation of the opposite sex, two popular marketing routes in
the global economy for deterring human beings from exploring their own
existence, and instead prioritizing based on the prevalent mass media
content at the time.
Lawsuit by Mattel
Mattel sued MGA Entertainment for 500 million dollars alleging that Bryant
came up with the idea of developing Bratz dolls, when he was working for
Mattel. [17][18]
Bratz movies
Bratz: Starrin & Stylin'
This movie is the first Bratz movie that was ever released. The movie is
presented in traditional 2-D animation and tells the story of Yasmin, Cloe,
Sasha and Jade as they are preparing for their prom. The prom is the biggest
event of the year for them, until suddenly their art class teacher Mr. Del
Rio gives them a last-minute assignment on self-expression. The girls try to
figure out how to use prom as their assignment and express themselves with a
video about their prom prep. The movie is based on the Bratz Formal Funk
collection.
Bratz - Rock Angelz
The first of the 3D computer animated Bratz movies. Jade was hired as an
intern from "Your Thing" Magazine. After she has been fired, Jade and her
friends decided to start their own teen magazine and they travelled to
London with their two male friends for article opportunities, with six
tickets Jade found during the work, and an invite to the whole new punk-club
called, Pinz and to the Save the Universe Benefit Concert. However at the
night of the benefit concert, the tickets were stolen and the only way to
get there is to act like a popular rock band.
Bratz - Genie Magic
The Bratz Genie Magic movie is the second computer animated movie that was
released. Based on the Bratz Genie Magic collection, the movie introduced
Bratz fans to the new character Katia. In the movie, Katia is a teenage
genie who has magical powers and can grant wishes. However, Katia's ultimate
wish is to be a regular teenage girl just like Jade, Cloe, Sasha, and Yasmin,
the self-proclaimed "Best Friends Forever". However, upon discovering that
Katia is a genie, they begin to think less about their friendship, and more
about their own wishes, and as a result, "forever" almost stops for the
girls. Later, when a secret about Katia is revealed, the girls find
themselves involved in an adventure full of mystery and intrigue, as they
protect Katia from the hands of evil villains. The movie also features a
Bryce, a Bratz boy new to the video series.
The first Bratz Interactive DVD movie " Livin' It Up With Bratz" released on
August 1, 2006. It is computer animated and everything looks very different
from Rock Angelz and Genie Magic. It is a movie/game. It works for all DVD
players, but you will need a DVD remote control. You first start off by
selecting a Bratz character and follow her story throughout the movie. It
gives you options of what you can choose in some of the movie. The second
Movie/Game will be released later. This DVD interactive focuses on Cloe and
Yasmin.
Bratz Babyz: The Movie
Based on the baby version of the Bratz, Bratz Babyz: the Movie, a hand-drawn
animated movie. It was released on September 12, 2006. Later the video game
manufacturer, THQ will release a video game with the same name based on that
movie for Game Boy Advance. A division of THQ, ValuSoft makes a different
game with the same name for the PC.
Clips from this movie were featured on The Soup in its "What the Kids are
Watching" segment the week of the movie's release.
Bratz - Passion 4 Fashion Diamondz
Primarily based on the Forever Diamondz collection, the Bratz and Your Thing
compete with each other on the show, America Rocks Fashion to win a pair of
diamond encrusted go-go boots. The Bratz first chose a cheating girl, Mandy
Pickett, but during the search, they meet a young wannabe fashion designer,
Sharidan, who after some thinking (and a makeover) decides to be in the
show, much to the chagrin of her conservative parents. The film also
features references to "Americana".
This movie was released on September 26, 2006 and the Bratz Forever Diamondz
collection itself is released on August 1, 2006. A videogame based on
Forever Diamondz was released in October 2006.
A second interactive DVD movie which was released on February 6, 2007. This
DVD focuses on Sasha and Jade, and is based on the Bratz Passion 4 Fashion
line.
Bratz Fashion Pixiez
The direct-to-DVD film based on the Bratz Fashion Pixiez Dolls was released
on February 27, 2007.
This movie features the new world, where the Bratz discovers about
Cymbeline's strange behavior. Cloe and Yasmin talk with Breeana about it,
who reveals the secret of her older sister. Sasha and Jade are bewildered at
their friends sudden change in behavior and turn to Breeana to find out the
truth, who explained everything and asked the Bratz to follow her to a
"pixie circle", where a loud, hypnotic music turns people into dark pixies.
The Bratz and Breeana should use their powers to turn everything to normal.
Bratz Kidz
Following Jade, Cloe, Sasha, and Yasmin when they meet the new girl Ginger.
Ginger invites the Bratz girls over to a slumber party, to gain them as
friends. There, they conquer their fears and meeting "boogieman-like"
monsters.
Albums
* Bratz: Rock Angelz
* Bratz: Genie Magic
* Bratz: Forever Diamondz (album)
* Bratz: Fashion Pixiez (album)
References
1. ^ "Little Hotties", The New Yorker, December 4, 2006
2. ^ "LIL’ BRATZ OVERTAKE POLLY POCKET AS THE #1 SELLING MINI DOLL IN THE UK
IN JANUARY", MGA Entertainment, 4 March 2004.
3. ^ >"Bratz topple Barbie from top spot", BBC News, September 9, 2004.
4. ^ "THQ ships Bratz Forever Diamondz", THQ.com, September 18, 2006.
5. ^ Bratz World Bratz Dolls - Interview with Marie Saint Pierre. Bratz
World (2006). Retrieved on 2007-02-24.
6. ^ "New Motion Picture Based on the Billion Dollar Toy Franchise", MGA
Entertainment, May 19, 2006.
7. ^ "Bratz becomes #1 Fashion themed Dolls and Accessories in the USA", MGA
Entertainment, February 6, 2007.
8. ^ "Bratz beat Barbie in Q4", Playthings Magazine, February 6, 2007.
9. ^ Bratz™ - Live in Concert (SWF). SCS Create. Retrieved on 2007-02-24.
10. ^ "Activist Criticize China Toy Factory", ABC News, December 22, 2006.
11. ^ "Made in China: The Sweatshop behind the Bratz", National Labor
Committee, December 21, 2006.
12. ^ "MGA refutes Bratz sweatshop story", Playthings Magazine, December 26,
2006.
13. ^ Bratz World message 72175, Yahoo Groups
14. ^ a b c d American Psychological Association, Task Force on the
Sexualization of Girls (2007). "Report of the APA Task Force on the
Sexualization of Girls" (HTML, PDF). 1. American Psychological Association.
Retrieved on 2007-02-20.
15. ^ a b c d Womack, Susan (2007-02-20), "The generation of 'damaged'
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