Barbie Magic Fairytales Barbie As Rapunzel

by Mattel

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00002S8O6
• Item model number: 16378
• Date first available at Amazon.com: May 10, 2002
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,090 in Software (See Top 100 in Software)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Barbie stars as the beautiful princess Rapunzel in an updated version of this classic fairy tale. Play games and solve puzzles to discover important clues as you help Rapunzel break the wicked witch's spell and save the handsome prince. Choose from Playtime or Storytime features for active participation or tell-me-a-story read-along. Use this software to promote decision-making, problem-solving, and computer-learning skills.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Lots of Fun, but Learning at all Time Low, December 10, 2000

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"paradise_found" (Musicland, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Barbie Magic Fairytales Barbie As Rapunzel (CD-ROM)

I have to say that this is an excellent product if you just want your kids to kick back and some fun after a mountain of homework, but if you're trying to inspire your children and teach them something with software, this is a major mistake. The basic concept is based on the Grimm's fairy tale Rapunzel and has some out of line parts thrown in. (Like Rapunzel traveling through the city in search of her prince, for example.) Of course, there are all sorts of games along the way, most of which are eye/hand or memory skill games. While some games encourage creativity, others, such as the dress maker's shop and the bakery prohibit it. You can only make dresses one color and only make cakes according to a pattern. That was a mistake on Mattel's part, if you ask me.

Rapunzel also turns into a sort of digital paper doll when led to the attic. There she tries on beautiful gowns, jewelry and other accessories all at the child's descretion. That is, by far, the best of the games.

I think this is a great product and will be very much enjoyed as long as the child is 8 or younger since they'll have the most fun with it. It's clean, wholesome entertainment for a few hours of the day without the gory violence of mind-numbing hours in front of a palystation. It might not be educational, but there are much worse things out there.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Barbie as Rapunzel??, November 19, 2002

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"fundourdream_com" (London, UK) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Barbie Magic Fairytales Barbie As Rapunzel (CD-ROM)

Well, I was skeptical at first, but my daughter is in LOVE with anything that is Barbie so I bought the DVD and the vid game... She watches the movie about 4 times a week, but the game is played pretty much as long as the computer is on!

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So... Long story short, the game is rather 'old school' in game play and graphics, but very simple colourful for children... It's a fantastic game with puzzles and dialog that any Barbie fan will love.