MGA Bratz The Movie Movie Making Set with Sharidan

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Product Features

• Become a movie-maker with Bratz movie stars studio
• Glamorous Sharidan doll with wide range of poses
• Includes doll, brush, stand, digital camera, tripod, video cable, USB cable and instructions
• 3 AA batteries required
• Not recommended for children under 3 years

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 15 x 10 x 22.5 inches ; 3.6 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1.9 pounds (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: B000Q79QA2
• Item model number: 355267
• Manufacturer recommended age: 6 - 12 years
• Batteries: 3 AA batteries required.
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #45,440 in Toys & Games (See Bestsellers in Toys & Games)

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• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Lights! Camera! Action! With the Bratz Movie Making Set you get an actual movie making kit, complete with a real digital camera and a glamorous movie star--Sharidan, a recent addition to the Bratz doll collection. Your young moviemaker can learn some fun fundamentals about stop-motion, directing, and cinematography, all while getting to play with one of the popular Bratz dolls.

The camera really works! Shoot a masterpiece starring Sharidan. View larger. View camera.

What We Think Fun Factor: Durability: (what this means) The Good: Easy set-up; start making movies in an instant The Bad: Harder to use without a TV; photo software for computer not included In a Nutshell: Bratz movie-making kit inspires creativity and builds technical know-how At a Glance Ages: 3 and up Requires: 3 AA batteries (not included); SD card for additional memory; and computer to save images

This toy set is recommended for ages three and older, but a wide range of ages will appreciate the doll's style and the hands-on excitement of moviemaking. The doll poses, the camera clicks--and your home TV helps set up the shot, edit the movie, and play back the masterpiece. Plus, when you're ready for major distribution, the images easily transfer to your home computer to save, burn, and send.

Tech Training for Your Little Moviemaker-To-Be
It might start with a passion for fashion--the Bratz motto--but the next thing you know your kid will be going from debutante balls to directorial debuts. First, the fashion--Sharidan comes ready for her Oscar in a sparkly silver floor-length gown and opera-length gloves. She can stand on her own if carefully balanced, but her high-heel shoes also snap onto a star-shaped stand for easier posing. There's also a brush for important touch-ups.

Next, the technology--the kit comes with a small, focusable digital camera in the style of a reel-to-reel film camera. The camera can be hand held or easily attached to the small, swiveling tripod. The camera has a viewfinder, but to see the whole image and for easier editing, you need to plug the camera into your home TV with the included video cable. The camera's internal memory stores around 60 shots from the get-go; to expand narrative scope, you can add an SD card (not included) to the back, up to 1 GB in size. To save the movie, the supplied USB cable plugs the camera directly into your PC running Windows 98 SE/ME, Windows 2000, or Windows XP, or your Mac running OS 10.2.8 or earlier--or use your own SD card reader. The kit doesn't come with any software, so you'll have to use whatever your computer has already. The toy set is covered by a 90-day limited warranty.

Filming Debut--Test Run
This toy is immediately engaging--maneuver the doll's 14 posable joints, work the camera, and watch the movie magic all come together. The kit is easy to set up: All you need is a Phillips head screwdriver and three AA batteries (not included). Without using a TV, the camera's side viewfinder is very approximate; but placing the Bratz doll at the recommended 14 inches away sets you up for a pretty good shot. The camera was sometimes a little wobbly on the tripod, but you don't have to take the shot until you're ready. You'll need quite a bit of light to get a good image, but that's true of any real camera or movie set. The best part about this toy is that it encourages kids to develop creativity, patience, and technical know-how in a very fun way. And if Sharidan's talents wear thin, the camera can make stop-motion and regular movies of any other subject that captures your budding filmmaker's imagination.

Show off your passion for fashion with Bratz dolls and accessories.

What's in the Box
Bratz doll, hairbrush, stand, camera, tripod, video cord, USB cord, and instructions.

Product Description

Become a movie-maker with your very own Bratz Movie Stars Studio. Pose your Bratz Movie Stars dolls (the most pose-able Bratz ever) and snap a picture with the real digital camera. Re-pose your Bratz and take more pictures, then use the movie function to turn your series of photos into a movie that you can watch on your TV! You can also connect to your computer to print out photos for all your fans.

Features:

• Real Working Digital Camera Plugs Into Your TV
• Create Stop-Motion Animation Movies that Play on Your TV
• Connect to Your Computer and Print Out Photos
• All Cables Included - RCA and USB
• Includes Exclusive Bratz Movie Stars 12" Sheridan Doll
• Requires 3 "AAA" batteries, not included

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for the techno tyke, February 20, 2008

By	Intrinsicat (Fredneck, MD) - See all my reviews

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

I got this because of our family's enjoyment of stop motion animation on YouTube and my DD10's desire to make her own movies. The problem is the company is not marketing the toy very well! The commercials don't do it justice. The camera is much more technically savvy than I would have thought. My biggest concern was that you would only have the ability to do 5 shots and that's it. Well, on its own, the capacity is 17 pictures. But the camera includes a memory card slot and when you separately purchase a 1GB memory card (can't go higher than that according to instructions) the picture capacity jumps to 1500. Plenty to do a movie! It plugs directly into your television so you can see your shot on the big screen before taking the picture. Don't expect amazing digital pictures... it IS still a toy. If you want high quality, you still need a name brand high-end digital camera. But for entertainment purposes for a young kid, this has been one of the best Xmas gifts this year by far. The only disappointment, and it's a small one, is one of the plastic tripod legs keep popping out of its joints. It doesn't really support the camera, fortunately it's just for show. The camera can be removed from the tripod - we usually just prop it up on books and DVDs, and the tripod has been tossed to the side. I was originally going to get the Lego camera set, but they've discontinued it - and with the way they're marketing this one, I'm guessing it won't have a long shelf life either... which is a shame. I have a hard time finding toys nowadays that are both intellectually stimulating AND entertain my child for any length of time.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars EVERY GIRL'S DREAM TOY, December 26, 2007

By	C. Quinn "OLDEST BRATZ FAN" (CHGO, IL) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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

EVERY LITTLE BRATZ' FAN SHOULD HAVE THIS TOY. I PURCHASED THIS TOY FOR MY 10 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER WHO STAYED UP UNTIL 2 IN THE MORNING ON CHRISTMAS PLAYING WITH IT. THE SET UP IS REAL EASY AND THE KIDS ENJOY MAKING AND POSING THE BRATZ DOLLS TO MAKE A MOVIE.