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The Economy Hits American Girl
Original at Packaging Girlhood
• Fri, Sep 25
By Sharon Lamb What can parents do? Write to Mattel/AG and ask that they (not their customers) set up a fund to benefit real girls and their parents in homeless shelters. Robert A. Eckert Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer Mattel, Inc. 333 Continental Boulevard El Segundo, CA 90245-5012
The Plastics
Original at Jezebel
• Thu, Sep 17
By Intern Katy Can these girls take Barbie? Toy company Spin Master is betting yes. The "Liv Dolls" are designed to look more like real girls than Barbies or Bratz ("no collagen," said their creator) and each has a trademark flaw. [BusinessWeek]
Dress up fromOriginal at kefche.com
• Sat, Sep 5
Облечи я Dress up Sasha from Bratz игри · Подбрани Игри Dress up Sasha from Bratz Добави в любими Сподели Цял екран Играна: Нередност - kefche.com
Moxie Girlz - Part 1Original at video.tiscali.it
• Fri, Sep 4
Hello! This is my video about Moxie Girls dolls, talking about clothes, shoes, hair, and how they compare to Bratz and, ahem, Barbie. And my ... video.tiscali.it
Barbie Rips Off Aqua's "Barbie Girl" For Her Own "Do The Barbie" DanceOriginal at Jezebel
• Sat, Aug 29
By hortense Apparently hoping that parents will forget the original lyrics to Aqua's stupid bang-you-over-the-head with sexual innuendo 90s hit "Barbie Girl," Mattel has released an "official" Barbie video for 2009, featuring a revamped version of the tune. It's...interesting.
witch bratz character are you / Quiz School
Original at zywyfezao (WordPress)
• Mon, Aug 17
By zywyfezao If you love classic looking tees with a retro feel, than Urban Bratz is a perfect place to shop for your little one. Urban Bratz has created a hip and funky line of onesies and tees with cute sayings such as “Smile If You&re Not Wearing … The manufacturer of the popular Bratz doll launches a
bratz costume party yasmin on Flickr - Photo Sharing!
Original at zywyfezao (WordPress)
• Mon, Aug 17
By zywyfezao The manufacturer of the popular Bratz doll launches a new line as a rival company gears up to take over its former doll. Press Release Service – Wired PR. bratz costume party yasmin on Flickr – Photo Sharing! MGA Entertainment introduced a new doll
Whoa, Momma! | Tampa Bay Moms | Moxie Girlz dolls are like Bratz ...
Original at ratezibou (WordPress)
• Sat, Aug 15
By ratezibou The manufacturer of the popular Bratz doll launches a new line as a rival company gears up to take over its former doll. Press Release Service – Wired PR. Whoa, Momma! | Tampa Bay Moms | Moxie Girlz dolls are like Bratz … Branson Missouri Real Esta
How To: Série Bratz - Jade: Beleza OrientalOriginal at YouTube
• Thu, May 21
By rss@youtube.com (MaayOliveira) Author: MaayOliveira Keywords: Maquiagem passo-a-passo maquiagem oriental make up tutorial duda molinos boticário vult avon Added: May 21, 2009
Today's tykes: Secure kids or rudest in history?
Original at KOAA
• Thu, May 7
CO And, of course, a best-selling line of dolls is, literally, named Bratz. That message pales in comparison to the video game franchise “Grand Theft Auto,” a perennial best-seller among teens and pre-teens who spend hours engaging in virtual behaviors ...
Receiver Starts Dressing Up Maker of Bratz
Original at Los Angeles Business Journal
• Sat, May 2
CA - Alexa Hyland, Alexa Hyland It's the latest blow to Larian in his long-running war with Mattel Inc. over ownership of mga's Bratz dolls. Mattel seems to be winning at every turn. The receiver, Beverly Hills attorney Patrick Fraioli, replaces the MGA board and has sweeping ...
Don't grow up too soon, Miley
Original at The Sun
• Fri, May 1
UK - Sonia Poulton She flashed talon-like false nails and a grotesque bordello-inspired painted face at me. Briefly, Shaye resembled a Bratz doll. Which, interestingly, was the favourite toy of the birthday girl. I was no fan of Bratz Dollz even then. ...
Aishwarya Rai set to give her face to Barbie
Original at Khabrein.info
• Thu, Mar 26
In recent years, Barbie has faced increasing competition from the Bratz range of dolls. There are reports that the representatives for the actress are reportedly in negotiations with the toy giant, Mattel, as it plans to transform the iconic doll into ...
Ahead of the Bell: Analyst lowers Mattel forecasts
Original at MSNBC
• Thu, Mar 19
McGowan named a number of catalysts he expects will boost sales in 2010 like the elimination of the Bratz line of dolls, which has been a strong rival for Mattel's Barbie. A jury has found that Bratz doll designer Carter Bryant developed the concept ...
Mattel and Nickelodeon reveal new Dora the Explorer
Original at Examiner.com
• Tue, Mar 17
Nickelodeon and Mattel intended to reveal Dora's new look this fall, but there was a considerable amount of outcry on the Internet about Dora being "too sexy" or too much like a Bratz doll. (In the minds of some parents, the silhouette form of tween ...
New Tween Dora Revealed
Original at Cleveland Leader
• Mon, Mar 16
OH While the sillohouette of the character that was recently released made it appear as if the new Dora would be more like the infamous Bratz doll than the cute little toddler we've known for years, the final reveal shows that her makeover isn't quite as ...
Barbie is 50 years old!
Original at Hindu Business Line
• Mon, Mar 9
India And, now at 50, instead of a steady and successful career, Barbie, manufactured by US-based Mattel Incorp oration, has been facing increasing competition from the Bratz range of fashion dolls. What's shocking is that the much-loved doll is not even ...
Oh no, Barbie has a tramp stamp! The new tattoo Barbie
Original at Examiner.com
• Thu, Mar 5
Mattel actually launched its first tattooed Barbie about 10 years ago, with some retailers pulling the dolls from their shelves after parents complained. Personally, I find the all the Bratz dolls a lot more controversial than the Totally Stylin' ...
Do you love Barbie?
Original at MetroWest Daily News
• Wed, Mar 4
MA We'd love to pay homage to the doll who stole our hearts as children (long before those Bratz entered the scene) by photographing MetroWest-ers with their Barbies. If you'd like to be considered, e-mail Nicole Simmons at nsimmon@cnc.com. ... The ultimate Barbie The Times
Student learn to use dollars, sense
Original at Richmond Register
• Tue, Mar 3
KY Bratz dolls and baseball gloves were $20. Hannah Montana DVDs were $15. One of the teen star’s play sets was $60. To keep track of their money, the student were supposed to log their purchases on a form, similar to a checkbook register, ...
Barbie turns 50
Original at USA Today
• Mon, Mar 2
In the end, it's those girls who will decide when Barbie's ready for retirement. Some indicators suggest Barbie no longer appeals to girls much beyond the age of 8, or even 6. She is in serious competition with edgy Bratz dolls, which are more ...
Barbie's no threat to little girls
Original at Christian Science Monitor
• Wed, Feb 25
MA That point seems to be missed as the continued popularity of Barbie, and her more modern counterpart, the sultry Bratz doll, continues to be a sore point among mothers. I've had the opportunity to speak at colleges and parenting groups across the ...
Deal or No Deal Review
Original at IGN
• Fri, Feb 20
CA All the in-game characters have been designed in Mii-like fashions, so Howie is a big-headed elf and the case carrying ladies are an army of Stepford Wives/Bratz Dolls. Howie's work looks. It's a little weird, but it's humorous. ...
Wii Review - 'Bratz Girlz Really Rock'
Original at WorthPlaying.com
• Thu, Feb 19
CA To that end, THQ and Blitz Games have created Bratz: Girlz Really Rock, which cashes in one of the most popular brands for girls since Barbie. While the title is pretty ambitious, it isn't necessarily the best choice for a young girl who's looking for ...
Super Great News To Bratz Lovers, Fans and Collectors!
Original at ...Where Doll Fandoms Collide
• Wed, Dec 31
Earlier this month, Larson awarded a permanent injunction to Mattel Inc. (NYSE: MAT) that ordered MGA stop manufacturing the dolls, pull the dolls off of store shelves and destroy "specialized plates, molds and matrices" related to the manufacture of the dolls.
Bratz Aubrey
Original at ...Where Doll Fandoms Collide
• Sun, Dec 28
Because my family loves me, I got THREE Bratz dolls for Christmas (yay!) One was the Pirate Yasmin from Halloween, one was the new Harajuku-looking Kina, and the third was geek chic Aubrey. The first two I am definitely in love with. It's the third I wanted to talk about.
New-ish Bratz at Target
Original at ...Where Doll Fandoms Collide
• Fri, Dec 12
Just spotted these...it's Closmin "Bratz Magic Hair 2008 Part 2". Apparently their hair grows and can be cut. I didn't get a good look at how the hair actually works. Note the new box art and the un-Carter Bryant renderings on the front. This is definite departure from the old renderings no doubt i...
Mattel finally has the chance to axe the horrid Bratz line
Original at The Intuitive Life Business Blog
• Fri, Dec 5
I'm really pleased at this ruling and hope that Mattel either completely shut down the entire Bratz brand or, at a minimum, retool these dolls to be a bit less pouty sluts and a bit more cute young girls that actually don't reinforce all that's messed up about our cultural view of girls and se...
No more Bratz dolls next year?
Original at ...Where Doll Fandoms Collide
• Thu, Dec 4
The ruling appears to allow MGA and retailers to sell the Bratz dolls through the Christmas holiday season. Mattel won the rights to the $1 billion-plus Bratz franchise earlier this year in a lawsuit against MGA and former Mattel Barbie designer Carter Bryant, who invented the Bratz conc...
A Ruling to Give Cloe, Yasmin, Sasha and Jade Something to Pout Over
Original at WSJ.com
• Thu, Dec 4
By Ashby Jones The judge on the case, Stephen G. Larson, added a little salt to MGA’s wound, ruling that MGA would be “permanently enjoined” from making, producing or licensing the dolls. The judge further ordered MGA to transfer all dolls and associated products to a location of Mattel’s choosing. The ju...
Bratz Babyz Mall Crawl review
Original at http
• Sat, Aug 9
By aboutall Also welcome to our Games for Girls Club web site and play a lot of other Bratz Games such as Bratz Fashion Designer, Bratz The Perfect Match, Bratz Makeover Game, Bratz Kidz Getting Ready, Bratz Ice Champions, Bratz Babyz and many other bratz online games. Bratz Babyz Mall Crawl - the goal o...
MGA wants mistrial over juror's comments - Legalbrief
Original at Legalbrief
• Mon, Jul 28
MGA wants mistrial over juror's comments subscription), South Africa - In the latest twist to the battle between toy makers MGA and Mattell over the Bratz doll, MGM has asked for a mistrial - arguing that a juror's slurs about ...
BRATZ GIRLZ REALLY ROCK FOUND AT TOYS R US
Original at ...Where Doll Fandoms Collide
• Wed, Jul 2
Bratz Girlz Really Rock: Yasmin http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p73/bratzheavenmedia/Group/bratzgrryasmin.jpg Bratz Girlz Really Rock: Jade http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p73/bratzheavenmedia/Group/bratzgrrjade.jpg
You wanna piece of me?! NEW Bratz dolls. Comin' right at cha!
Original at ...Where Doll Fandoms Collide
• Tue, Jun 24
01. Nighty-Nite: Cloe, Yasmin 02. Play Sportz X-Treme: Cloe, Yasmin, Leah 03. Celebritiez: Cloe, Yasmin 04. Wintertime: Cloe, Yasmin Now where's our Kick Boxing Boyz? Any good Boyz for that matter? That Wintertime Cameron is poop. I totally forgot about him when I saw all these great stuff.
Bratz Passion 4 Fashion 5th Edition Aubrey, Destiny, Kina
Original at ...Where Doll Fandoms Collide
• Sat, Jun 21
Now, I had mentioned on my Bratz Heaven group (i.e., the WORST Bratz fan group of all time, owned by the WORST Bratz fan of all time) that MGA Entertainment should release a Bratz Harajukool collection -- one that borrows the styles of Japanese Harajuku street style fashions: Colorful, phat...
BRATZ MEMORIEZ: Bratz XPress It!: The Bratz Funk Out! before Bratz Funk Out!
Original at ...Where Doll Fandoms Collide
• Sat, Jun 14
My favorite character in Bratz XPress It! is the same as everyone else: Jade. She has the best fashions of the collection! Jade has always been perceived as a fashionista who is always one step ahead of the game in fashion and style, and those fashions on Bratz XPress It! Jade are slammin'!
NEW BRATZ: Wintertime Collection!
Original at ...Where Doll Fandoms Collide
• Sat, Jun 14
I spotted these new "Wintertime Collection" Bratz dolls at K-Mart the other night. They were $39.99AUD. Cloe, Yasmin and Sasha feature in the set, sadly there is no Jade as she is not on the back of the box. YASMIN: http://tinyurl.com/5mrr6t http://tinyurl.com/6fyd98
In response to Bratz authorship and originator - Cricket Diane C "Sparky" Phillips - 2008 - USA
Original at cricketdiane (WordPress)
• Tue, May 27
By cricketdiane In response to a news story about the case between Mattel and MGA Entertainment - May 2008 The case is Bryant v. Mattel, 04-9049, U.S. District Court, Central District of California (Riverside.) Mattel Says MGA Entertainment Hid Origins of Bratz (Update1)
Barbie Sales Flatten Worldwide — Are Bratz & Miss Bimbo To Blame?
Original at Jezebel
• Tue, Apr 22
By Jessica Several financial news outlets are discussing Mattel's falling first-quarter results, and most place the blame squarely on the slim shoulders of a certain doll named Barbie. Barbie, which was introduced in 1959, is now first-runner-up for the under-12 set, in part because of competit...
Moms search for wholesome dolls in Bratz backlash - Robertson County Times
Original at Robertson County Times
• Tue, Nov 27
Moms search for wholesome dolls in Bratz backlash TN - By KARINA BLAND Moms are hunting through toy aisles for more wholesome-looking dolls, concerned that the scantily clad Bratz dolls with their Party Palaces ...
Movie Review: Bratz: The Movie
Original at mr lim
• Sat, Nov 17
Lazy movie reviewer day Apparently originated from the supposedly highly popular BRATZ dolls which I’ve never heard before. Oh ya, BEST MOVIE EVER! The above passages may contain spoilers. Rating: 5/5.
Bratz: The Movie is Officially a Feature-Length Commercial
Original at Cinematical
• Fri, Jul 27
By Christopher Campbell Sure, it is obvious that Bratz: The Movie is a big-screen commercial for the popular line of dolls. But now the obvious is also the official -- sort of. The head of Bratz-makers MGA Entertainment hasn't exactly come out and admitted that the forthcoming movie is a blatant attempt to sell more...
Paula Abdul Denies Paula Abdul's Claim Of Being Fired From 'Bratz'
Original at Defamer
• Wed, Jul 25
• 1 related articles
It took five soul-deadening episodes, but Bravo's Hey Paula finally offered something by way of quality entertainment on this week's show, when unstable protagonist Paula Abdul appeared to have been relieved of her producing duties on the Bratz movie, the most hotly anticipated rele...
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Liza Palmer: The Bratz Movie: First Sign of the Apocalypse?
Original at Huffington Post
• Tue, Jul 17
By Liza Palmer The Bratz dolls are supposed to be ethnically diverse -- where Barbie isn't. What's truly funny -- and by 'funny' I mean, 'stab-myself-in-the-eye-funny' -- is that every doll looks just as white and slutty as the next. Sure, Jade is supposed to be of Asian descent but, like her discontinued...
New 'Bratz' Poster Pops Up
Original at Cinematical
• Tue, Jun 26
By Christopher Campbell Anyway, it is nice that the designers have finally showed us the actresses' mouths. I didn't quite get the point of the oral exclusion in both that first teaser and the second. Even the four character posters cut off some of the girls' mouths. I know none of them are familiar faces, but these you...
Dan Cook Looks at the Bratz Dolls' Global Popularity
Original at ips.uiuc.edu
• Wed, May 16
Dan Cook, professor in advertising and in the Institute of Communications Research, studies marketing aimed at children. He is the author of The Commodification of Childhood (Duke University Press, 2004). Here, he discusses some of the subtle issues surrounding the sometimes controv...
Hide Your Daughterz: The 'Bratz' Trailer iz Online
Original at Cinematical
• Sun, May 13
By Scott Weinberg Filed under: Comedy, Lionsgate FilmsApparently there'z a line of toyz out there that sold just enough merchandise to warrant a big-screen movie, regardlezz of the fact that, az far az creative influencez go, a "line of toyz" isn't exactly the most reliable (or logical) inspiration. And...
Year Of The Living Dolls
Original at Jezebel
• Thu, Apr 5
By Anna For some reason (It's the money, stupid! -Ed) Hollywood has decided that making a movie based on the ever-popular and increasingly-sickening Bratz dolls is a good idea. Coming this August from Lionsgate is Bratz: The Movie, a live-action (comedy? tragedy?), in which the Bratz — Sasha! J...
Opinion: Bratz - Fashion Pixiez
Original at DVD Talk
• Thu, Mar 15
It's bad enough that they called this obnoxious line of dolls Bratz, as if that parental condemnation was a level of behavior in which to aspire. But did they have to spell it wrong, too? Let's not forget that some Bratz dolls originally came with thongs, and in one particularly heinous play...
Podcast: Girls Dai-Hina Matsuri is Doll Festival
Original at daitime.podomatic.com
• Sat, Feb 24
By Daiwu March 3rd is Girls Dai in Japan, also known as Doll Festival. Let me tell you what it’s all about and the Japanese vocabulary associated with it. I definitely think playing with Barbies and Bratz is more fun then giving some porcelain dolls rice crackers! Come With Me… Featured Tracks: Just A...