Monday, November 29, 2004

America's Top Bratz Model :)

Just having some fun- these pix are from March 2002!

Cloe discusses the next shot with Sasha



Sasha in action, a Super Model at work!



Of course no reality series would be complete without a glimpse of the messy backstage rooms :)




Check out Bratz.tv and Bratzworld.tv

This is great!

MGA Entertainment Kicked off Its ''A Passion for Giving'' Charity Campaign by Donating over One Million Toys to Children Who Need It Most

LOS ANGELES Nov. 29, 2004--MGA Entertainment, a consumer entertainment products company and manufacturer of the wildly popular BRATZ(R) fashion dolls, kicked off its national "A Passion for Giving" Charity campaign at Children's Hospital Orange County (CHOC) on Wednesday, November 17, 2004 with Ryan Seacrest of TV's American Idol, 102.7 KIIS FM radio personality Ellen K. and the Starbucks Holiday Angels Joy Drive benefiting the Starlight Starbright Children's Foundation by donating over One Million MGA Toys.

"MGA's generosity typifies the holiday season. I am proud to have helped, along with our partner Starbucks, deliver some good news to some wonderful kids. A Passion for Giving is a great way to kick off this time of year," said Ryan Seacrest.

"It is MGA Entertainment's passion to make children happy and we are very excited to team up with Ryan Seacrest and 102.7 KIIS FM in donating over 1 million toys to the Starbucks Holiday Angels Joy Drive benefiting the Starlight Starbright Children's Foundation, CHOC Hospital and children in need across the country," said Mel Woods, President of MGA Entertainment.

"Words cannot express Starbucks' gratitude to MGA for their generous donation to the Starbucks Holiday Angels Joy Drive," said Jeff Hamill, regional Vice President for Starbucks Coffee Company. "This donation will enable Starlight Starbright Children's Foundation to spread joy to many more children in hospitals across the country. Starbucks will be collecting new toys and books until Christmas day so that our customers and partners (employees) will continue to have the opportunity to brighten the lives of seriously ill children during this holiday season and beyond."

"This program is so exciting for Starlight Starbright," said Jenny Isaacson, Vice President of Brand Marketing & Communications for Starlight Starbright Children's Foundation. "MGA Entertainment's one million toy donation to Starbucks 'Holiday Angels Joy Drive' means that we will be able to reach out to hundreds of thousands more children this holiday season. Every donated toy will bring a smile to the face of a sick child."

In addition to the Starlight Starbright Children's Foundation, MGA Entertainment will also be donating toys for girls and boys to the David Foster Foundation, Kids Wish Network, Kids Lift Foundation, California Hospital Medical Center Foundation, Chef David's Kidz Wish Foundation and many other small and local charities.

MGA Entertainment, a consumer entertainment products company headquartered in Van Nuys, California, manufactures innovative lines of proprietary and licensed products, including toys and games, dolls, consumer electronics, home decor, stationary and sporting goods. BRATZ was introduced in June 2001, and has since become one of the world's premiere toy lines and girls' lifestyle brands. The BRATZ brand is also noted for having won Family Fun magazine's Toy of the Year Award four years in a row. With over 200 licensees worldwide, BRATZ brings together innovative companies and cutting-edge fashion styles to create exciting new products in apparel, footwear, fashion accessories and so much more. For Holiday 2004, MGA will introduce its first boy's intellectual property ALIEN RACERS(TM) to market. Please visit: www.mgae.com, www.bratzpack.com, www.alienracers.com

ABOUT STARLIGHT STARBRIGHT CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION

Starlight Starbright Children's Foundation is dedicated to brightening the lives of seriously ill children and their families through imaginative, resourceful programs and multimedia projects that uplift their spirits to help transcend pain and fear. Touching the lives of more than 180,000 children and families each month, Starlight Starbright programs and services ensure that the simple joys of childhood are still a part of their lives. While doctors are treating the illness, Starlight Starbright is healing the spirits of these children and their families. To learn more, visit www.slsb.org

Friday, November 26, 2004

Bratz Battle!!

I posted this on www.bratzworld.tv too.
This is just crazy!!

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This is like stuff you heard about when the Cabbage Patch dolls
were hot! Its funny- but not- but you know what I mean- that little
girl isn't too happy but WOW People fighting over Bratz!!
:)
sfb

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Shopping season begins

By Kevin Walters

It was just before 5 a.m. today when the Bratz battle erupted.

Minutes after U.S. 98 Wal-Mart SuperCenter employees carted
out a shipment of the popular Bratz dolls - think Barbie and Ken
or the hip-hop generation - for the after-Thanksgiving Day sale, a
pack of shoppers laying in wait in the store's toy department
pounced on the employees with the dolls.

"You could see boxes going through the air, people screaming
and hollering and running," said shopper Sharon Parker, 50,
describing the scene afterward. "A little girl came through here -
like about 10 years old - just crying, holding the side of her head.
She got hit by a lady going after a Bratz doll."

Thousands of bleary-eyed Hattiesburg residents - like millions of
other Americans - swarmed area retailers in Friday's predawn
hours, staking out their turf in line and trying to cram their carts
full of merchandise marked down drastically in what is the
official start of the holiday shopping season. The Bratz dolls, for
example, normally sell for around $30 but this morning they went
for $8.

Parker, a Black Friday veteran, described today's scene simply.
"This is combat shopping," she laughed, but quite serious too.
This year, national spending is expected to grow by 4.5 percent
over last season, according to the National Retail Federation,
bringing spending in at around $219.9 billion. But that's down
from a 5.1 percent growth in 2003. This year, it will be more
difficult for retailers to make gains since the holiday season last
year was so good, the retail organization said.

Seminary residents Angie Dickens, 26, and Jennifer Reeves, 24,
had been in Wal-Mart since 3 a.m. and chased store employees
unloading the dolls in order to get them.

"I was running behind them and everybody was 'What are they
running for?' I'm after that doll," Dickens laughed.
But she also snared a portable DVD player among other popular
loot. It wasn't just the bargains, but the thrill of the hunt that they
craved.

"I like to lost my arm over Spider-Man," Dickens said.

Richton resident April Trussell, 19, in a pink John Deere
sweatshirt, pushed her 27-inch flat-screen television on the floor
from the store's back doors and then sprawled on top of the box,
red-faced and out of breath.

"My heart hurts," she gasped.

But there were calmer scenes at other locations.
Hours before Best Buy opened, Nat King Cole crooned over the
parking lot public announcement system while a car alarm
blared from somewhere in the parking lot's reaches.

Huddled near the front of the line in the cold morning darkness
were Laurel residents Dawn Trest, 23, her husband Michael
Trest, 22, and her brother-in-law Adam Trest, 18. It was their first
Black Friday but they staked out Best Buy like pros, camping out
in their truck and watching DVDs on their computer to pass the
night.

"We're making memories," Michael Trest joked.

Just a few doors down from Best Buy at Toys R Us, Jonathan
Walker, 26, slipped in just after 5 a.m. and bought two portable
CD players in about 20 minutes on his way to work.

"It was two birds with one stone," Walker said.

At Kay-Bee toys in Turtle Creek Mall, Hattiesburg resident Jeff
Mitchell, 45, who is a nursing student and an active-duty Army
soldier, held a bag with his quarry: Care Bears. This was his first
Black Friday and his strategy was like that of other soldiers: lay in
wait and listen.

"When you stand in line, you can hear anything you want about
any store," Mitchell confided. "The women know where to shop.
You're going to hear it. I just soak it all in."
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Wednesday, November 24, 2004

MY FRIENDS AT MGA ROCK!

I have posted this to the main Bratz World club but I wanted to
post it here too so if anyone else wants to wrote to her you can :)

Okay this is a semi-long story but worth it.
I had come across this article online, it was sad because it was
of a little girl who had once been healthy but now had a rare
blood disease. Her family has had some help from their
community and among things given was $500.

(text of the whole story below since the link itself wasn't
comnnecting via email..)

This was the quote that got me
"In addition to the parrot, which was donated by a Paducah
resident, a pet shop there donated a large cage. The Dream
Factory also raised enough money to purchase a canopy bed for
the youngster and send Makayla on a $500 shopping spree
Monday afternoon at the Marion Wal-Mart.
"She's going to use some of that money to buy a new
bedspread, a fish aquarium and probably several Bratz dolls --
those are her favorite," Flare said."

I thought its amazing that there are some things that can still
make her happy in this sad time and so cute its Bratz dolls
among them.

And my cool friends at MGA wanted to get her contact info to help
her out. So since no one was there at the paper when I called
except an operator in another town, and no one at the charity, I
got the Doctor's number off the web and they were there *yay*
and they gave me a number- and it was wrong! LOL SO I called
back and got a second number- and it was the little girl's mom!!
*yay*

Now MGA is going to get in contact and I have a feeling a certain
girl's Holiday season is going to have some extra special
happiness added to it. I just thought that was so cool and
thought that would make you guys smile too. This just
happened earlier today!

If you want to add some holiday joy to a fellow Bratz fan's life in
her time of trouble you can send her cards:
Mikayla Morrison
c/o Dream Factory of Southern Illinois,
P.O. Box 1792, Marion, IL, 62959,


I just wanted to share a happy story that will make a sad one
have some happiness added to it. ...again MGA rocks!!
:)
sfb

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DREAM FACTORY GRANTS AILING GOREVILLE GIRL'S WISH

BY JOHN D. HOMAN
THE SOUTHERN
Posted: Tuesday, November 23, 2004 6:56 AM CST

A once-healthy Goreville girl now clings to life day by day at
home while suffering from a rare blood disorder known as HLH,
which she contracted in early June.
The disease strikes only one in a million children.
Makayla Morrison, who turned 10 last month, was in a recliner
Monday afternoon bundled in a blanket and hooked up to an
oxygen tank. She has persevered through a multitude of physical
ailments the last few months, including a heart attack, a series
of strokes, several seizures, a collapsed lung and impaired
vision.
Although happy to be back in a more comfortable and familiar
environment, Morrison is unable to raise herself, much less
walk. She does have an awareness of what's going on around
her, however, and communicates mostly with and through her
mother, Brandy Flare.
On Monday, Janeann Wall, area coordinator with the Southern
Illinois chapter of The Dream Factory, and other volunteers with
the 12-member group, paid a visit to Morrison's home on the 100
block of South Fly Street.

They gave Makayla a parrot named Harley.
"This is the first wish we have granted as a chapter," Wall said.
"It all happened pretty fast. I heard about Makayla last week
through a woman at my church, so I contacted her doctor in
Marion (Renato Katubig) who gave me Brandy's phone number.
And she and I have been talking back and forth quite a bit the last
few days."
In addition to the parrot, which was donated by a Paducah
resident, a pet shop there donated a large cage. The Dream
Factory also raised enough money to purchase a canopy bed for
the youngster and send Makayla on a $500 shopping spree
Monday afternoon at the Marion Wal-Mart.
"She's going to use some of that money to buy a new
bedspread, a fish aquarium and probably several Bratz dolls --
those are her favorite," Flare said.
Flare said she couldn't thank the community of Goreville and
other Southern Illinoisans enough for their generosity.
"The fund-raisers paid for just about everything when we were in
Cincinnati at the children's hospital," said Andy Morrison,
Makayla's father. "They paid for our food, clothes, toys, and the
ride home."
There was enough money left over to pay for three months rent at
their new home in Goreville, too. Morrison, a carpenter by trade
who also has experience with concrete finishing, said he is still
looking for full-time employment. He gave up a job in California
to be with his daughter in the hospital.
Flare said her daughter complains of a constant sore stomach.
The chemotherapy treatments sapped the child of much of her
strength and energy. A bone marrow transplant might have cured
her, but no donor was found and her body has been unable to
withstand the chemo treatments. After a three-month stay in
Cincinnati, the decision was made to discontinue treatments
and Makayla was allowed to go home.
"Makayla's spirits are much better now that she's home," Brandy
said. "This illness has traumatized all of us. We still have to go to
the hospital in Marion about every other day for a blood
transfusion, which takes several hours at a time. Only by the
grace of God and the help of this community have we been able
to survive all of this."
Her voice barely audible, Makayla said she was happy to receive
the gift of the parrot and that she was thankful to all her friends
who have come by to see her since she's been home.
Makayla's aunts, Trina Gold of Paducah and Chris Bryant of
Jacksonville, Fla., were busy comforting their niece. Makayla's
cousins were in the yard playing.
Anyone who would like to donate to The Dream Factory, may
contact Wall at (618) 937-4960 or Janet Campbell at (618)
922-0466. They may also mail contributions to: Dream Factory of
Southern Illinois, P.O. Box 1792, Marion, IL, 62959.
On Dec. 4, the group will host a bazaar and rummage sale as a
fund-raiser at the Johnston City Scout Cabin from 7 a.m. to 3
p.m.
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Tuesday, November 23, 2004

memories..


Memories... la la la la la la laaaa
:) These are among the very very first set of pictures I did of my Bratz back in late 2001, early 2002. I had so much fun with these, I loved going around to the thrift stores too looking for alterna-fashions too when I craved more than the fashion packs that were out then. Its so amazing how huge the Bratz World has gotten. So many cool people I have met from it and others who are so rotten they make me realize how wonderful the wonderful people are LOL so even they have served a purpose! :)





Yahooligans results

Even if they didn't win it the Bratz certainly rule the doll world
:)
Thanks to everyone who voted along with us!
Bratz World
http://www.bratzworld.tv

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Yahooligans! Names the Hottest Toys This Holiday Season

SUNNYVALE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 23, 2004--

  More Than 185,000 Kids Vote for Their Top Toys in Third Annual Poll; Honda's Minimoto Maxii Miniature Electric Motorcycle Voted No. 1  

Yahooligans!(R) (http://www.yahooligans.com), Yahoo!'s award-winning Web guide for kids, today announced the results of the 2004 Top Ten Toys poll. More than 185,000 kids throughout the United States voted and chose the Honda Minimoto Maxii, an electric mini-motorcycle that kids can ride, as the most sought-after gift this holiday season.

The annual Yahooligans! Top Ten Toys poll enables kids to vote for the one toy they really would like to receive this holiday season. The results of the poll are based solely on the wishes of kids and do not reflect the opinions of toy manufacturers or retailers.

"As one of the most popular Web destinations for kids, Yahooligans! is providing them with an easy and fun way to voice their opinions on the hottest toys this holiday season," said Craig Forman, vice president, information and finance, Yahoo! Inc. "We're also giving kids the ability to communicate and share their top choices with their parents and peers."

The original list of toys was provided by Toy Wishes Magazine, to ensure that the 30 toys provided for voting were tested and approved.

A new crop of toys entered this year's winning list, all of which had a distinct "retro" feel such as updated versions of dolls, tag, cooking, and stuffed animals. Favorites returning from last year include the Bratz Dolls with the Bratz Tokyo-A-Go-Go Dance 'n Skate Club and Furreal Friends with the Furreal Friends Luv Cub.

According to the third annual Top Ten Toys poll on Yahooligans!, the toys(a) kids hope to receive this holiday season are:

1. Honda Minimoto Maxii (Toy Quest) An electric-powered version of a Honda motorcycle that kids can ride. The bike reaches a top speed of 18 mph and can race around for 50 minutes per charge.

2. VideoNow Color (Hasbro) Kids can watch their favorite TV shows in color whenever -- and wherever -- with this personal video player. The portable device plays discs, featuring hits from Nickelodeon, ABC, and more.

3. Bratz Tokyo-A-Go-Go Dance and Skate Club (MGA Entertainment) This dance and skate club is a retro-disco dream world that includes a lit dance floor, revolving DJ booth, roller rink, lounge, working speakers, exclusive Bratz doll, and many other accessories.

4. Tamagotchi Connection (Bandai) A toy that encourages nurturing, Tamagotchi requires kids to feed and care for their cool critters that now can communicate with each other.

5. Laser Tag Team Ops (Hasbro) Kids can enjoy extreme-sports play and videogaming with these laser-tag sets. Each has a heads-up display system and tagger ID to identify the best player in every game.

6. Terrain Twister (Mattel) The Terrain Twister can twist and turn over any surface when activating Mattel's innovative battery-operated unit. Pivoting pontoons make it possible to plow over grass, sand, water, and more for unstoppable R/C fun.

7. Hershey's S'mores Maker (Spin Master) Children can enjoy the classic chocolate, marshmallow, and graham cracker treat with this easy-to-use S'mores Maker.

8. ESPN Gamestation (Fisher Price) Kids can play six of their favorite sports at anytime indoors. Kids play while an ESPN commentator reports on their performance. This arcade-style game center features the voice of Stuart Scott and includes soccer, baseball, golf, and football equipment.

9. Furreal Friends Love Cub (Hasbro) These cuddly bear cubs are ready to love. Each bear can hug its owner, play peek-a-boo, and whimper to show it's ready for his bottle.

10. Fashion Fever (Mattel) Getting gussied up is what these ladies are all about. Mattel's fashion-frenzied dolls include Barbie, Teresa, Kayla, and Drew.

Now that kids have voted for their favorite toys, parents and caregivers can find more shopping information at http://yahooligans.yahoo.com/toptentoys. Parents can also go to Yahoo! Shopping (http://shopping.yahoo.com) to find information on how to buy each of the Yahooligans! Top Ten Toys.

This year's poll was sponsored by Paramount Pictures' upcoming film, "Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events" starring Jim Carrey, Jude Law as the voice of Lemony Snicket and Meryl Streep, in theaters everywhere December 17th. Film branding was featured throughout the voting site.

About Yahooligans!

Yahooligans! is one of the most used sites in K-8 classrooms and a leading online resource for kids, parents, and teachers offering a safe, educational, and entertaining experience online. Yahooligans! represents Yahoo!'s commitment to providing safe, age-appropriate content and Internet services for children. Yahooligans! gives kids direct access to a variety of comprehensive and easy-to-use information and services, including online entertainment and news, a safe games environment, and a directory that can serve as a personal tutor. Yahooligans! is part of the globally branded Yahoo! network that reaches millions of unique visitors each month.