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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 video game. In [[August]] of [[2004]], a straight-to-video animated movie, [[Bratz, the video: Starrin & Stylin']], was released.
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 video game. In [[August]] of [[2004]], a straight-to-video animated movie, [[Bratz, the video: Starrin & Stylin']], was released.


During fall 2005, MGA released their flagship collection, Bratz Rock Angelz. Bratz Cloe, Yasmin, Jade, Sasha, and Roxxi (sold exclusively with the Rock Angelz Concert Stage) were dressed in 70's inspired rock attire, and each girl 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, and fashion accessories. The CD, ''[[Rock Angelz]]'', reached #79 on the [[United States|U.S.]] [[Billboard 200]] in [[2005]], credited to Bratz Rock Angelz. The album has debuted #1 on Billboard's Children's Chart. The single "So Good" reached #14 on the [[Australia]]n [[ARIAnet]] Singles Chart and #23 on the [[UK Singles Chart]] the same year. The videogame of the same name was released on various gaming platforms. The third person adventure game allowed the player to customize one of the Bratz girls while following them around the world to investigate stories for Bratz Magazine. The DVD, Rock Angelz, was released in September 2005 and showcased the Bratz in a computer-animated adventure as they started up their own fashion magazine.
During fall 2005, MGA released their flagship collection, Bratz Rock Angelz. Bratz Cloe, Yasmin, Jade, Sasha, and Roxxi (sold exclusively with the Rock Angelz Concert Stage) were dressed in 70's inspired rock attire, and each girl 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, and fashion accessories. The CD, ''[[Rock Angelz]]'', reached #79 on the [[United States|U.S.]] [[Billboard 200]] in [[2005]], credited to Bratz Rock Angelz. The album has debuted #1 on Billboard's Children's Chart. The single "So Good" reached #14 on the [[Australia]]n [[ARIAnet]] Singles Chart and #23 on the [[UK Singles Chart]] the same year. The videogame of the same name was released on various gaming platforms ([[Nintendo GameCube]], [[PlayStation 2]], [[Game Boy Advance]], and PC). The third person adventure game allowed the player to customize one of the Bratz girls while following them around the world to investigate stories for Bratz Magazine. The DVD, Rock Angelz, was released in September 2005 and showcased the Bratz in a computer-animated adventure as they started up their own fashion magazine.


==Members==
==Members==

Revision as of 18:02, 27 April 2006

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The Bratz logo

Bratz is the name of a line of 10 inch dolls produced by MGA Entertainment starting at the end of 2001. They are created in both Genders, "Bratz Boyz" having followed Bratz "girls" shortly after the girl dolls entered the toy market.

History

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The Bratz Pack cartoon on the box of the first [Bratz] dolls in 2001.

Bratz dolls are characterized by an oversized head, with wide eyes and lips, a small body and shoes that snap on and off. The original four characters were Yasmin (based on CEO Isaac Larian's own daughter, Jasmin), Sasha, Cloe and Jade. 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 have joined the "Bratz Pack," most of whom were introduced either with playsets or as collector's edition dolls. Three sets of "Twiins" Roxxi and Phoebe, Tess and Nona, and Oriana and Valentina, have also joined the Bratz Pack. Oriana and Valentina were later joined by their identical triplet sister, Sierrna, in a special "Triiiplets" set. Character May Lin was only produced once, as a special collector doll wearing a kimono as part of the Tokyo-A-Go-Go collection. New members of the Bratzpack to debut in 2006 include Lilee (the 2006 Sweet Heart), Leah (Midnight Dance wave 2 and Spring Break), Wicked Twiins Ciara and Diona, 4th edition Twiins Krysta and Lela, and Sisterz Kiani, (NOT to be confused with the aforementioned Kiana) and Lilani.

Every year, 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 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, and London in the Punkz (boys only) and Pretty n' Punk line, 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. Punks 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, bra tops, miniskirts, 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.

2005 collections include Sportz (each Bratz girl dressed for her favorite sport, with coordinating accessories), I-Candy (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 (80's 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 (70's rocker style).

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, Yasmin, Cloe, and Meygan 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 video game. In August of 2004, a straight-to-video animated movie, Bratz, the video: Starrin & Stylin', was released.

During fall 2005, MGA released their flagship collection, Bratz Rock Angelz. Bratz Cloe, Yasmin, Jade, Sasha, and Roxxi (sold exclusively with the Rock Angelz Concert Stage) were dressed in 70's inspired rock attire, and each girl 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, and fashion accessories. The CD, Rock Angelz, reached #79 on the U.S. Billboard 200 in 2005, credited to Bratz Rock Angelz. The album has debuted #1 on Billboard's Children's Chart. The single "So Good" reached #14 on the Australian ARIAnet Singles Chart and #23 on the UK Singles Chart the same year. The videogame of the same name was released on various gaming platforms (Nintendo GameCube, PlayStation 2, Game Boy Advance, and PC). The third person adventure game allowed the player to customize one of the Bratz girls while following them around the world to investigate stories for Bratz Magazine. The DVD, Rock Angelz, was released in September 2005 and showcased the Bratz in a computer-animated adventure as they started up their own fashion magazine.

Members

A list of past and current Bratz doll names:

Bratz Girlz

  • Ciara, "Spunky" (Diona's twin) She has dark auburn hair with wide black streaks and blue eyes; fair skin tone with beauty spot above her lip
  • Cloe, "Angel" She has light blonde hair and blue eyes; medium skin tone
  • Dana, "Sugar Shoes" She has dark brown hair and blue eyes; medium skin tone
  • Diona, "Sparkley" (Ciara's twin) She has dark auburn hair with wide black streaks and blue eyes; fair skin tone with beauty spot above her lip
  • Felicia, (nickname unknown) She has brown hair with copper highlights and brown eyes; very dark skin tone
  • Fianna, "Fragrance" She has golden blonde hair and green eyes; tan skin tone
  • Jade, "Kool Kat" She has jet black hair and green eyes; medium skin tone
  • Katia, "Flirty Turtle" She has dark brown hair with deep red streaks and brown eyes; light olive skin tone
  • Kiana, (nickname unknown) She has black hair and blue eyes; deep tan skin tone
  • Kiani, "Prankster Parrot" (Lilani's sister) She has light brown hair with dark blond highlights and hazel eyes; fair skin tone
  • Krysta, "Shine" (Lela's twin) She has light blonde hair and brown eyes; fair skin tone
  • Kumi, "Lucky Bug" She has black hair and brown eyes; pale skin tone
  • Leah, (nickname unknown) She has blonde hair with dark copper streaks and green eyes; pale skin tone
  • Lela, "Vogue" (Krysta's twin) She has light blonde hair and brown eyes; fair skin tone
  • Lilani, "Sweet Swan" (Kiani's sister) She has dark brown hair and blue eyes; fair skin tone
  • Lilee, (nickname unknown) She has blonde hair with deep red and brown lowlights and gray eyes; fair skin tone
  • May Lin, (nickname unknown) She has black hair and brown eyes; pale skin tone
  • Meygan, "Funky Fashion Monkey" She has mid orange hair with streaked red hair and green eyes; medium skin tone
  • Mirabelle, (nickname unknown)
  • Nevra, "Queen B" She has brown hair and blue eyes; mocha skin tone
  • Nona, "Star" (Tess' twin) She has brown hair with light brown highlights and brown eyes; deep tan skin tone
  • Orianna, "Punk Skunk" (Valentina and Siernna's triplet) She has light brown hair with deep blonde highlights and pale blue eyes; pale skin tone
  • Phoebe, "Sugar" (Roxxi's twin) She has auburn hair with black streaks and light blue eyes; medium skin tone with beauty mark above her lip
  • Roxxi, "Spice" (Phoebe's twin) She has auburn hair with black streaks (streaks are often braided) and light blue eyes; medium skin tone with beauty mark under her lower lip
  • Sasha, "Bunny Boo" She has brown hair and light brown eyes; dark skin tone
  • Sheridan,"Funky Frog" She has light brown hair with blue eyes; medium skin tone
  • Siernna, "Kickin' Kool-ala" (Oriana and Valentina's triplet) She has light brown hair with deep blonde highlights and pale blue eyes; pale skin tone
  • Sonya, (nickname unknown) She has light strawberry blonde hair with lighter blonde highlights and teal eyes; medium skin tone
  • Tess, "Solo" (Nona's twin) She has brown hair with light brown highlights and brown eyes; deep tan skin tone
  • Tiana, (nickname unknown) She has black hair with varied colored streaks and light hazel eyes; pale skin tone
  • Trinity, (nickname unknown) She has Golden Blonde hair.
  • Valentina, "Pretty Pup" (Siernna and Oriana's triplet) She has light brown hair with deep blonde highlights and pale blue eyes; pale skin tone
  • Yasmin, "Pretty Princess" She has brown hair and purple eyes; tan skin tone and a beauty spot under her left eye

Bratz Boyz

  • Alek, (nickname unknown) (Zack's twin) He has straight brown hair and green eyes; olive skin tone
  • Bryce, (nickname unknown) He has long dark blonde hair with green eyes; tan skin tone
  • Cade, "The Viper" He has dark brown hair and brown eyes; tan skin tone
  • Cameron, "The Blaze" He has blond hair with dark blue eyes; tan skin tone
  • Dylan, "The Fox" He has curly brown hair and hazel eyes; dark skin tone
  • Eitan, "The Dragon" He has black hair with blonde streaks and green eyes; olive skin tone
  • Iden, (nickname unknown) He has golden brown hair with multi-colored highlights and blue eyes; pale skin tone
  • Koby, "The Panther" He has brown hair with blue eyes; fair skin tone
  • Zack, (nickname unknown) (Alek's twin) He has long brown hair and green eyes; olive skin tone

Awards

The Bratz have won numerous Awards:

2006:

  • Bratz Babyz ™: UK Fashion Doll of the Year
  • Bratz Genie Magic: US Fashion Doll of the Year
  • Bratz™ Forever Diamondz™: Australian Girls Toy of the Year (it won, even though this collection has not yet been released)

2005:

  • Bratz™ Rock Angelz™ DVD: Marketing Industry Awards; 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment - Austrailia: Best Marketing Campaign for the New Release Non-Theatrical or Direct to Video Title
  • Bratz™ Rock Angelz™: AOL KOL Top 10 Toys for Kids; Canadian Toy Testing Council (CTTC) Coveted Three Star Rating
  • Bratz™ CampFire Dolls: NBC Today Show Toy Test; Canadian Toy Testing Council (CTTC) Coveted Three Star Rating
  • Bratz™ CampFire Cruiser: NBC Today Show Toy Test
  • Bratz™ CampFire Tent Playset: NBC Today Show Toy Test; Canadian Toy Testing Council (CTTC) Coveted Three Star Rating
  • Bratz™ Play Sportz™: Dr. Toy Best Vacation Toys
  • Bratz™ Wild Wild West™: Family Fun Award Finalist; Canadian Toy Testing Council (CTTC) Coveted Three Star Rating
  • Lil Bratz™ Lap Top: NPPA Children's Resources Category Honors Award

2004:

  • Bratz™ Funk Out!: Best Girl Toy of the Year - United Kingdom
  • Bratz™ Tokyo A Go-Go™ Dance & Skate Club: Toy Wishes™ Hot Dozen for Holiday ‘04, Yahooligan's #1 Girl's Toy
  • Bratz™ Tokyo A Go-Go™ Fashion Dolls: Ultimate Toy of the Year - Best Dolls & Accessories; Family Fun Toy of the Year Award; CBS The Early Show - #4 Hot Holiday
  • Bratz™ Flashback Fever! Retro Ride Party Bus™: Family Fun Toy of the Year Award; CBS The Early Show: #4 Hot Holiday Pick
  • Bratz™ Wintertime Ski Lodge: Sacramento Toy Test Winner #1
  • Lil Bratz™ Ski Lodge: Girlfriendbooks.com Hot Holiday Pick
  • Bratz™ The Video Starrin’ & Stylin’: Progressive Grocer Editors Pick Award, Awarded Dove Seal
  • Bratz™ Sun-Kissed Summer!™ Collection: Toy Wishes™ Hot Dozen for Spring ‘04
  • Bratz™ Sun-Kissed Summer!™ Splash 'N' Dance Pool Party™: Toy Wishes™ Hot Dozen for Spring '04

2003:

  • Bratz™: Toy Industry Association (TIA) Property of the Year
  • Bratz Super Stylin' Runway Disco: TIA Girl Toy of the Year, Family Fun Toy of the Year Award; Toy Wishes™ magazine Hot Dozen for Holiday '03; Great American Toy Test Winner; MSNBC's Hottest Toy of the Year; AOL for Kids (KOL) Perfect 5 Toy Test Rating; EBAY's Hot List; DSN Retailing Today Top Holiday Toys
  • Bratz Formal Funk Fashion Dolls: Toys R Us/Amazon.com Hot List
  • Bratz Wintertime Wonderland Collection: Family Fun Honorable Mention; REX (Drugstore News); UK Girl Toy of the Year; Nick Online Top Toy Winner
  • Bratz Style It! Collection: KB Toys Hot List; CNN Money Top 10 Holiday Toys for Girls
  • Bratz Style It! Dana: Yahooligans! Top 10 Toys
  • Bratz Slumber Party: Toy Wishes™ Hot Dozen for Spring '03
  • Lil' Bratz Fashion Mall: Toy Wishes™ magazine 2003 Hot Prospect
  • Lil' Bratz: Toys R Us/Amazon.com Stocking Stuffer Hot List
  • Bratz Electric Funk Krazy-Cool Karaoke: Family Fun Toy of the Year Award; MSN.com Top Holiday Toy; Yahooligans! Top 10 Toys; NBC Today Show Toy Test #1 Winner: School Age Toys
  • Bratz Electric Funk Luscious Lip Phone: Toy Wishes™ All-Star Pick

2002:

  • Bratz Stylin' Salon 'N' Spa: TIA People's Choice Toy of the Year Award; Family Fun Toy of the Year Award; Toy Wishes™ magazine Hot Dozen for Holiday '02; NBC Today Show Toy Test Winner; #1 DSN Retailing Today Holiday Pack
  • Bratz Beach Party: Toy Wishes™ magazine Hot Dozen for Spring '02
  • Bratz Fashion Dolls: UK Girl Toy of the Year; Toys R Us/Amazon.com Hot List; EBAY Hot List; KB Toys Hot List
  • Bratz Funk 'N' Glow Collection: REX (Drugstore News); Playdate, Inc. Top 10 List
  • Bratz Funky Fashion Makeover: Yahoo Toy Test Winner

2001:

  • Bratz Fashion Dolls: TIA People's Choice Toy of the Year Award; Family Fun Toy of the Year Award; Toy Wishes™ Hot Pick Award

Retailer Awards:

  • 2003 Outstanding Toy Manufacturer Recognition of Excellence Award from Dr. Toy
  • Best Character Brand License of the Year Award (LIMA)
  • First Place for Girls Toys - 2003
  • First Place for Girls Toys - 2004
  • Overall Best License of the Year Award (LIMA)
  • Silver Circle Award for Girls Fashion Dolls - 2003
  • SPARC Award (DSN Retailing Today)
  • Target 2003 Vendor Award of Excellence
  • Target 2002 Vendor Award of Excellence
  • Toys R Us 2003 Vendor of the Year Award
  • Toys R Us 2002 Vendor of the Year Award
  • Wal-Mart Supplier of the Year - 2003
  • Wal-Mart Supplier Award of Excellence 3rd Quarter - 2003
  • Wal-Mart Supplier Award of Excellence 4th Quarter - 2002

Controversy

Loose morals & focus on image

Some parents have criticized the Bratz for being "unrealistic" and claim they promote materialism and consumerism. They also criticize the commercials for showing 11-year-olds wearing revealing clothes and lots of makeup. The Bratz are said to be partially responsible, or emblematic of, the moral decay and superficiality of today's youth. ("Remember BE BEAUTIFUL!", for example, is a line found on the website, and the words "Don't theorize, accessorize!" are heard in the voiceover in a television commercial). Others have claimed that each of the Bratz seem to have very shallow personalities of their own, with only superficial things such as clothes differentiating one from another. [1].

The parental group Dads and Daughters was outraged by the release of the Bratz Secret Date collection. The dolls were packaged with a Bratz girl in the right half of the box (Cloe, Yasmin, Jade, Meygan or Nevra) 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, "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 held fast, and the Secret Date collection (later renamed Blind Date) continued to sell.

The Bratz Babyz have also been the target of complaints, especially the "Babyz Night Out" fashion pack, the "Brattoo Parlor" playset, and the fact that the Big Babyz wear something under their skirts that looks like a thong. In actuality, the fabric piece under the Bratz Babyz' skirts (as well as those of the regular and Lil' Bratz) is merely functional, preventing the skirts from riding up over the hips of the doll.

Some have praised the Bratz for breaking down female stereotypes reinforced by many other dolls, such as the fairy-tale princess or bride. Others still are just glad to see their older children still finding dolls relevant in their lives; some parents even enjoy collecting Bratz themselves. Bratz fans appreciate that the dolls feature characters of many ethnicities, and that each is given her own name and set of clothing and accessories, instead of the long-time practice of doll manufacturers making their blonde and African-American dolls variants of the same character.

In response, MGA has created a new line of dolls called the "Bratz Kidz" (from the press release): "The 6-inch Kidz dolls are shorter than the Bratz dolls and will have a more conservative, child-like appearance. In contrast to the short skirts and flirty, mid-riff baring tops that Bratz wear, Kidz will be dressed in long, flowing skirts and embellished jeans. While Bratz dolls, which children often identify as being 16 to 19 years old, are about "fantasy," Larian said Kidz are about reality and producing a doll that resembles Bratz's core consumer -- an 8 or 9 year old girl."

Racial stereotyping

May Lin sparked a bit of controversy because her name is Chinese, yet the doll was portrayed as Japanese. On top of that, her name is misspelled; a more appropriate spelling would have been something like "Meilin" or "Mei-lin." This made it appear that the design team had not properly researched appropriate names for the doll (as they had for Kumi, who was introduced as a kimono doll) and merely picked a name that would be perceived to be Japanese by the general public (and thereby perpetuating misconceptions about the Chinese and Japanese cultures being one and the same), which did not sit well with more cognizant collectors. As of this writing, May Lin has yet to appear in another Bratz collection, and is probably unlikely to be produced ever again.

Other issues include Jade from the Style It collection, whose alternate shirt featured a Chinese take-out box with a Japanese flag on it; Sasha, a dark-skinned character, was said on early boxes to be interested in hip-hop music, potentially supporting a stereotype of African-Americans.

Other issues

When the first set of Twiins was released, Phoebe was presented as the "Good Girl" and Roxxi was the "Lil' Devil", reflecting the somewhat hackneyed theme of good twin/evil twin. The subsequent Twiins releases moved away from this theme (Nona is the center of attention while Tess is the free spirit who does things her way; Valentina is a stylish fashion designer and Oriana is an edgy rock musician), though both new sets recycled the angel and devil keychains first included with Phoebe and Roxxi, to the dismay of some collectors.

Animation

Featuring the voices of Wendie Malick as the antagonist Burdine Maxwell, Tia Mowry as Sasha, Soleil Moon Frye as Jade, Olivia Hack as Cloe, Dionne Quan as Yasmin, Lacey Chabert as Kirstee, and Kaley Cuoco as Kaycee.

Direct-to-DVD features

Bratz - Starrin' & Stylin' (2004)

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 (2005)

The first of the 3D computer animated Bratz movies. Jade gets a job as an intern of a magazine called Your Thing, it's editor Burdine Maxwell is the main antagonist. After Jade is fired from Your Thing she Yasmin, Cloe, and Sasha start their own magazine. Along the way, they travel to London and form a band. The animated TV series follows on from this movie.

Bratz - Genie Magic (2006)

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 Yasmin, Cloe, Sasha, and Jade. When a secret about Katia is revealed, the girls find themselves involved in an adventure full of mystery and intrigue, as they save Katia from the hands of evil villains. The movie includes the Bratz boy Bryce (Katia falls for him!). Due out April, 11th.

Livin' It Up With The Bratz (2006)

The first in two Bratz Interactive DVD movies this year. It is computer animated and everything looks a lot different than 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 fall/winter 2006.

Glitz & Glamour (2006)

The second in two Bratz Computer Animated and interactive DVD movies this year. This DVD will be based on the Bratzline, an advice section from the Livin' It Up With The Bratz DVD, where the Bratz characters Yasmin, Cloe, Sasha, and Jade answer questions about real girls' problems.

Bratz - Forever Diamondz (2006)

Based on the new Bratz Forever Diamondz collection, the four girls, Yasmin, Cloe, Sasha, and Jade are back with a new girl named Sheridan. This movie is scheduled to release in the Fall and the Bratz Forever Diamondz collection is scheduled to release on August 1, 2006, letting girls get a chance to own their own 1 carat diamond.

Bratz - Television Series (2005)

In September 2005 a computer animated series based on the Bratz line of dolls began airing on 4Kids TV. It also airs on Teletoon now. The show features Yasmin, Cloe, Sasha, and Jade as the main characters. The series follows the Bratz through their adventures in high school while working on their magazine (the real Bratz Magazine hit newsstands as well) and fighting off Burdine Maxwell's interns, the twins Kirstee and Kaycee, who the Bratz refer to collectively as the "Tweevils" (according to Sasha, this is because they are "twins, and seriously evil"). The stories for each episode seem to be of the general variety seen in most shows targeting pre-teenage girls.

Bratz Doll Collections

2006 Bratz Doll Collections

  • Bratz Babyz Hair Flair
  • Bratz Babyz Triiipletz
  • Bratz Big Babyz Bubble Trouble
  • Bratz Birthday
  • Bratz Boyz Feelin' Cool
  • Bratz Boyz Play Sportz (Basketball)
  • Bratz Boyz Prince
  • Bratz Boyz Twiins 1st Edition
  • Bratz Costume Party
  • Bratz Feelin' Pretty
  • Bratz Forever Diamondz
  • Bratz Genie Magic
  • Bratz High School Style
  • Bratz Kidz
  • Bratz Midnight Dance (Wave 2)
  • Bratz On Ice
  • Bratz Passion For Fashion
  • Bratz Play Sportz (Gymnastics, Softball, Surfing, Skiing, Snowboarding, Auto Racing)
  • Bratz Play Sportz Teamz (Tennis, Basketball)
  • Bratz Princess
  • Bratz Princess Wicked Twiins
  • Bratz Rodeo
  • Bratz Sisterz
  • Bratz Slumber Party (3rd Edition Re-release)
  • Bratz Spring Break
  • Bratz Sweet Dreamz Pajama Party
  • Bratz Twiins 4th Edition
  • Itsy Bitsy Bratz

Older And Previously Released Bratz Doll Collections (2001-2005)

2005

  • Bratz Babyz (2005)
  • Bratz Babyz Twiins
  • Bratz Big Babyz (2005)
  • Bratz Big Babyz Twiins
  • Bratz Birthday Bash
  • Bratz Boyz Play Sportz (Football)
  • Bratz Boyz Rock It!
  • Bratz Boyz Step Off!
  • Bratz Camp Fire
  • Bratz Dynamite
  • Bratz Fabulous Las Vegas
  • Bratz Hollywood Style
  • Bratz I-Candy
  • Bratz Live In Concert
  • Bratz Midnight Dance
  • Bratz Ooh La La Paris
  • Bratz Play Sportz (Golf, Cheerleading, Bowling, Tennis, Karate, Basketball)
  • Bratz Rock Angelz
  • Bratz Slumber Party (2nd Edition Re-release)
  • Bratz Step Out!
  • Bratz Treasures
  • Bratz Triiiplets
  • Bratz Twiins 2nd Edition
  • Bratz Twiins 3rd Edition
  • Bratz Wild Wild West
  • Bratz World Destination 2 London Pretty N' Punk

2004

  • Bratz Babyz (2004)
  • Bratz Flashback Fever
  • Bratz Funk Out!
  • Bratz Girls Nite Out!
  • Bratz Nighty-Nite
  • Bratz Secret Date
  • Bratz Sun-Kissed Summer
  • Bratz Twiins 1st Edition
  • Bratz Wild Life Safari
  • Bratz World Destination 1 Tokyo A Go-Go

2003

  • Bratz Boyz Nu Cool
  • Bratz Formal Funk (2003 Limited Edition)
  • Bratz Funk N' Glow (2003 Limited Edition)
  • Bratz Slumber Party (1st Edition Release)
  • Bratz Strut It!
  • Bratz Style It!
  • Bratz Wintertime Wonderland

2002

  • Bratz Beach Party (Limited Edition)
  • Bratz Boyz 1st Edition
  • Bratz Flaunt It!
  • Bratz Funk N' Glow (2002 Limited Edition)
  • Bratz XPress It!

2001

  • Bratz 1st Edition

Special Collector's Edition Bratz Dolls (2001-Present)

  • Bratz Holiday Doll (2006): Trinity
  • Bratz Holiday Doll (2005): Katia
  • Bratz Independance Day (2004): Cloe
  • Bratz New Year's Celebratzation (2004): Yasmin
  • Bratz Spring Fling (2003): Jade
  • Bratz Sweet Heart (2002): Meygan
  • Bratz Sweet Heart (2004): Dana
  • Bratz Sweet Heart (2006): Lilee
  • Bratz Winter Ball Beauty (2004): Cloe
  • Bratz World Tokyo A Go-Go Kimono Dolls: Tiana, May-Lin, Kumi