Pixel Chix DollHouse #1

by Mattel

Product Features

• Using the input buttons on the fashionable handheld house, help your Pixel Chix pal decide all kinds of things - like what to do
• Your Pixel Chick pal will talk to you and tell you what she wants
• There are 5 levels of play, at each new level accumulate more choices of foods, fashions, games and places to go
• The more you play, the more stuff you get but if you ignore your Pixel Chix pal, the more stuff you lose
• Connect 2 houses together and then the Pixel Chix pals can visit or have a party

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 1.8 x 7 x 10 inches ; 10.6 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 11.4 ounces
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0009ANJN6
• Item model number: H8330
• Manufacturer recommended age: 6 - 10 years
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #145,948 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (54 customer reviews)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Editorial Review

Sort of a pared-down version of The Sims computer game, Pixel Chix provides grade-school girls with a virtual buddy whose every move they can control. Residing in a charming yellow plastic cottage, this Pixel Chick is a 2-dimensional LCD image imposed on a background with 3-dimensional furniture. Five action buttons on the front program the Pixel Chix pal to play, eat, change clothes, go out, or go to sleep, and "yes" and "no" buttons let girls answer the Pixel Chick’s questions. As long as girls are playing with their chick, she is happy; but ignore her, and she gives her owner a lot of ‘tude by anxiously tapping her foot and clearing her throat. Attentive owners will continue to advance along the 5-level gaming system and accumulate more cool stuff for their Pixel Chix pal. However, neglecting the pal causes her to lose all her possessions and, eventually, her screen darkens and she splits. Connecting two Pixel Chix houses together lets virtual friends visit one another while hooking three or more together causes the pals to have a multi-caller phone chat or perform a dance together. While thoroughly entertaining for young girls, parents may tire of hearing the loud conga music or the word "Fabulous!" spoken over and over again. The house runs on three "AAA" batteries, which are included with purchase. --Cristina Vaamonde

Product Description

Pixel Chix pal is a 2-D girl living in a 3-D world, totally unique, totally fun and totally cool! To interact with your Pixel Chix pal just "push her buttons" literally! Using the input buttons on the fashionable, handheld house, help your Pixel Chix pal decide all kinds of things, like what to do - play guitar or go rollerblading' Where to go tonight - on a date or to a concert' What to wear - a skirt or a bathing suit' What to eat, and even when to go to bed. Your Pixel Chick pal will talk to you and tell you what she wants. She'll tell you if she's happy (or not!) about the choices you make. There are five levels of play. At each new level, accumulate more choices of foods, fashions, games and places to go. The more you play, the more stuff you get, but if you ignore your Pixel Chix pal, the more stuff you lose! Connect two houses together and then the Pixel Chix pals can visit or have a party. Connect them together and they'll each do a coordinated activity like talk on the phone in their respective houses. Requires 4 "AA" batteries (included).

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

180 of 190 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The next toy craze???, July 19, 2005

By 

J. Cefaloni "Happy Daddy" (NJ) - See all my reviews
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= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:1.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Pixel Chix DollHouse #1 (Toy)

My daughter got the Mattel Pixel Chix toy last night for her 7th birthday and she *loves* it. It's a bit expensive at $30 for a smallish toy, but it makes up for it in coolness. It is more like a virtual friend than a virtual pet, but works the same way - you feed her, dress her and play games with her, getting access to more items and games the more you play. But Pixel Chix is visually way better than the typical Tamagotchi thanks to its pseudo 3D look. Let your child check it out in "Try Me" mode at your local toy store and she'll probably get hooked like my daughter did. There are 3 different types of Pixel Chix houses to choose from and, according to the package, you can physically plug them into each other which allows the resident Pixel Chix to visit each other's houses and interact with one another.

82 of 92 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Really Cute!, October 18, 2005

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Shopaholic "Shopaholic" (USA) - See all my reviews

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

This review is from: Pixel Chix DollHouse #1 (Toy)

I puchased this as a Christmas gift for my daughter. It was very high on her 2005 List! I just received it and was playing around in the "test" mode and it is adorable! Once you press any of the buttons a light comes on and illuminates the inside of the house. I was very impressed overall. She's gonna love it! :)

22 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Honest Rewiew, November 20, 2005

A Kid's Review

= Durability:1.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:1.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Pixel Chix DollHouse #1 (Toy)

Ok, I BEGGGED My mom for Pixel chix and she bought it for me I think That This is the first toy that matell has created that doesen't end up as another Dust collector. Here are some tips though:

1) NEVER drop it on the ground. You will have to change batteries if you do.
2) It is a batterry gobbler
3) Avoid using it in places like a doctors ofice cause Pixel chix are kinda loud

4) HAVE FUN!!!!!!