The End of Bratz Games?

It may very well be the end of the Bratz games. A judge in the case between Mattel, the company that makes Barbie games, and the company that makes Bratz games has instructed that all Bratz dolls be pulled from the shelves by February 11, 2009. If you have a Bratz doll, hold onto it – it might really be worth something some day.

Bratz have only been around a short time in the history of fashion dolls. Barbie will be turning fifty soon, and the Bratz aren’t even ten yet. When they appeared Bratz games caused quite a stir, and they continue to cause one now with this big ruling. Bratz games were the only competition Barbie ever had, and now with the judges ruling, the Bratz games might be gone for good...or maybe not.

The judge has made a ruling, but of course the make of Bratz games has appealed it. The court cases will continue and it might be that Mattel gets money for every Bratz doll produced or possibly that Mattel will take the dolls and make Bratz games under their own brand. Whatever happens, it’s certainly going to be interesting.

Bratz Games and Fashion

If I were to put Bratz games into a category, it would very easily by “fashion.” Why? Because the Bratz, whether as dolls, movies or online dress up games, are all about fashion and being at the front edge of what is popular and what is not.

The Bratz defined a whole new era of fashion doll. Before there was only Barbie with her clean cut ways and classic figure. But when the Bratz dolls arrived on the scene, they brought with them an entirely new kind of wardrobe – a hip urban one. Even Barbie was caught off guard by how quickly this kind of stylish fashion doll was snatched off the shelves.

Bratty fashions are easy to duplicate, but much harder to pull together yourself. Much of the Bratz fashion is about finding unique pieces that have a special character to them or look a certain way. The Bratz girls don’t just pull on jeans and a t-shirt after all. If you ever find yourself in a fashion crisis, simply pull out your Bratz doll, copy her outfit and you’ll be doing just fine.

Three Ways to Learn from Bratz Games

Want to learn something new over your winter vacation? Look no farther than your favorite Bratz games. They have plenty to teach you.

Bratz games teach you patience. When it comes to dressing up your Bratz dolls online, you can’t just slap some clothing together. You have to take your time and plan outfits accordingly. Do this a few dozen times and you’ll learn that getting mad and frustrated just destroys the fun of the game – who wants that?

Bratz games teach you persistence. It’s very likely you won’t find the best outfit possible the first time you pull something together. You’ll have to try again and again to make the perfect match as well as finding just the right accessories. It’s all part of the game and without persistence you’ll never find the best that you can really create.

Bratz games will teach you simple pleasures. With high tech gadgets and video games, there isn’t much out there that is just simple fun. Bratz games are a classic example of why paper dolls and now online dress up games have always been simply fun.

Bratz Games Aren’t Bad!

I can’t tell you how many articles and such I’ve come across telling the world that the Bratz games are bad for us. Sure, some of the clothing might be a bit loose, but here are a few reasons why Bratz games are anything but bad for the girls who like to play them.

Bratz Games Teach Fashion Skills
For those who love fashion, there is no better instructor than the Bratz games. You can play with urban fashion at its finest – all without leaving your house.

Bratz Games Teach Us Creativity
It’s interesting that creativity is one of those things that everyone looks for in our education, yet most of it comes from things like Bratz games. To do well in the games, you have to be creative. Building creativity is a good thing. Therefore, Bratz games must be good for us.

Bratz Games Entertain Us
If we’re playing Bratz games, we’re certainly not out joining gangs or getting in trouble with the law. And that must surely be a good thing.

How Much Do You Love Bratz Games?

So how much do you really love Bratz games? A little? A lot? Let’s find out, shall we?

I Like Them A Little
If you are willing to play Bratz games while you wait on your BFF to send you a reply email, you like them a little. You’ll know it’s more than just like when you actually want to sit down and play only Bratz games instead of the first thing that comes along.

I Love Them
So when you sit down at the computer, do you almost immediately log into one of your favorite sites for a bit of Bratz game time? If so, you definitely love the Bratz games. In fact, you can be sure it’s love when you get annoyed with your friends for IMing you during important wardrobe choices.

I Adore Them
You’ve reached a level of adoration when you know ever Bratz game out there and rank them according to your own criteria. This is the best for hair…this is the best for clothes…this is the best for shoes…etc….

Bratz Games and Babysitting

If you happen to be a babysitter, your Bratz collection is a great addition to your backpack of tricks. Next to the markers and coloring books, you can throw in your Bratz dolls, Bratz Kidz and Bratz Babyz. Having all of the collections on hand will give you options when it’s time to find something entertaining for the young charges to do.

The Young Crowd
If you’re babysitting a toddler, she won’t care which of the dolls she gets to play with since she can’t really process the kind of clothing the dolls are wearing. In general, however, you should use the Bratz Babyz with young children as they are larger and easier to handle. Plus they look more like the kids. If you use the Bratz with little kids, be very careful and never offer them anything with small pieces that can be swallowed.

The Older Crowd
The older children are much more discerning. For these, you’ll want to pull out all of your dolls and let them decide which to play with. Bring along all the extra outfits, of course, and give them free run to dress the dolls and play with them in any fashion so long as they aren’t hurt and you get everyone back into the backpack when it’s time to go home.

Becoming a Brat – Great Bratz Games

I think I might become a Brat. I’d like to be considered an urban fashion icon with big beautiful eyes and a great sense of style. As of right now, I’m on my way up, but haven’t gotten there yet. To become one of the Bratz, I’ll need to sort through my favorite Bratz games to find the one that brings me closest to my goal.

Bratz Dress Up – I can hop online and find a Bratz doll base that resembles me to use in the dress up games. This way I can see how I would look with certain hairstyles and with certain kinds of outfits. Even if I can’t really pretend I’m the character on screen, I can still have a good time dressing up the doll in my own fashion designs.

Bratz Makeover – Another option would be to use the Bratz dolls as inspiration for my own brand of makeover. To do this you simply pick the Bratz doll that looks the most like you – should be easy since there are so many different ethnicities to pick from – and then you model your style after that doll. This is my favorite as it requires more effort and fun, especially if you get a group of friends together who all want to play along.

Have You Tried Bratz Games Lately?

School seems to get insanely busy right before the holiday break. It’s as if teachers have to cram in as much as possible before sending students free into the world – as if we’d remember all of that stuff anyway. But what all that education does seem to do is to eliminate our free time. How can you be playing around online if you’re busy doing homework?

But as the higher work loads start to lighten, you’ll find the holidays right around the corner and plenty of time to try out the kinds of hobbies and games you haven’t been able to play in a very long time. With this new time and dedication to fun, have you tried Bratz games lately?

There are many different kinds of Bratz games you can try, and with such a variety, you’re sure to find the right one for your interests. In fact, I full expect you to find five or six that you really like. It’s easy to spend an entire afternoon pulling out new looks for your online Bratz dolls and trying out different clothing styles and haircuts. Enjoy yourself and bookmark the pages. You’ll discover that coming back to these Bratz games during stressful times at school is great for relaxing when things get tough.

Christmas and Bratz

It’s interesting, I’ve noticed more Bratz dolls in the store than Barbie dolls – for the most part. Now, I love them both, but Bratz dolls have had a rough year, so I didn’t really know what to expect as we got closer to the Christmas shopping season. But it looks like Bratz are still going strong despite the lawsuit over who owns the dolls and now they will have a Merry Christmas indeed.

Bratz Games for Christmas
I think every girl over the age of ten should have a Bratz doll for Christmas. The dolls are much more fun than a Barbie if you like the edgier, hipper clothing and plenty of attitude. In fact, Bratz make the perfect gift for your friends over the holidays. There are so many different sizes of Bratz dolls that you can certainly find something in your price range.

Give your friends the Bratz doll that seems to best represent who they are and write them a quick note telling each friend why you think their Bratz game is suited just to them. Then, once your Bratz crew is complete, you can carry your dolls around school for the day, make them part of a special club or just put them on your desk at home to remind you of your friends all year long.