The Barbie Diaries Secret Message Charms & Purse

by Mattel

Product Features

• Can record and share voice messages
• Recorders attach as a fashion accessory
• Satin butterfly purse
• Requires three button cell batteries which are included
• Age Range 5 to 14 Years

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 2.4 x 10 x 12.1 inches ; 14.4 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B000AX23A2
• Item model number: J0788
• Manufacturer recommended age: 3 years and up
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #105,011 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Barbie? and her friends love sharing secret notes in the movie, The Barbie? Diaries, and so will girls with the Secret Message Charms & Purse. By combining note passing with electronics and fashion, sharing messages rises to a whole new level. Girls can use the two charm recorders to record and share secret voice messages with their friends. The charm recorders (butterfly and heart-shaped) also attach like a fashion charm to a satin butterfly purse inspired by the movie. Requires three button cell batteries, included.

Product Description

It's a new school year and Barbie is hoping this one will be a little less ordinary. With a special diary and charm bracelet, Barbie finds the confidence she needs to totally be herself. What secrets will be unlocked when the more courageous Barbie is revealed' Only you can find out. Press and hold "record" on the included charms to tell a secret, then share it with a friend. Just press "play" to listen to the secret. Playset includes two charms and purse. Pocketbook measures 8" wide.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars REPLACEMENT BATTERIES A FORTUNE!!, February 26, 2006

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a toy enthusiast (Scotch Plains, NJ) - See all my reviews

= Durability:3.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:4.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: The Barbie Diaries Secret Message Charms & Purse (Toy)

My daughter got this for her 6th birthday. It was purchased in a store where the packaging allows people to try the toy's recording device before buying. Let's just say, that this toy must have been on the front of the shelf where EVERYONE was testing it out because the batteries on one of the recording devices was dead already. It requires 3 "button cell" watch batteries, which after trying 2 stores, we were able to replace for $3 a battery (yes, $9 total not including gas for the car) and that is just for the one device, the toy comes with 2 such devices!! That's a total of $18 just for batteries. My two girls do love this toy, however, and the recording devices are fun and seem to work well. The purse it comes with is made of very thin, cheap material. The item comes with a paper that says "We listen to you!" with a website for an online survey of this product. Guess what? The website does not work!! Again, it's a fun toy, but quite an investment!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My daughter's favorite toy, March 8, 2006

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A Louisiana Family (New Orleans, LA) - See all my reviews

= Durability:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:4.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: The Barbie Diaries Secret Message Charms & Purse (Toy)

My daughter adores her Barbie Diaries Charms Purse. She and her friends love recording little messages. The recorders are very easy to use and can be turned-off to extend battery life. It is a fun accessory!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Lots of fun!, January 9, 2007

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K. Black (Phoenix, AZ USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Barbie Diaries Secret Message Charms & Purse (Toy)

My daughter is 6 and loves the secret message butterfly recorders.She and her friend will record and playback messges and giggle the whole time. We even bought a set for her friend's birthday. The purse is an added bonus. Well worth the price.