Barbie, Barbie Doll, Barbie Magic of Pegasus, Barbie Princess - Originals or Bratz Replicates?

This article will explore the stages of transition that the Barbie doll has gone through from yesteryear to today. Barbie is a renowned name the world over and comes in many styles and forms. For years Barbie has been the number one toy for girls and is still a strong contender in the toy market today. The introduction of the fantastic Bratz dolls has however meant serious competition for the Barbie brand. Bratz come in several lines such as Bratz Rock Angelz, Bratz Ooh La La, Bratz Midnight Dance, Bratz Step Out, Bratz Wild Wild West, Bratz Pretty n Punk, Bratz Babyz and Bratz Big Babyz. These are amongst just a few fantastic lines that are available in toy stores today. Lil Bratz are also a sub line of the main Bratz brand which are meant to target the 6 and under category of children. Bratz have been created in various styles and fashions and are aimed towards all ethnic groups. Traditionally Barbie was not ethnically oriented but the last few years as seen a sudden move towards this. Could this be a way of combating brand Bratz who have threatened to take over brand Barbie as the number one girls toy? Last year saw the introduction of Barbie Princess and the Pauper as the main Christmas toy. Barbie Princess and the Pauper Anneliesse and Barbie Princess and the Pauper Erika were highly popular but will they be as popular as this years new Barbie range Barbie and The Magic of Pegasus (Barbie Magic of Pegasus). This years fantastic selection of Barbie Magic of Pegasus includes Barbie magic of Pegasus Annika (Annika), Barbie Magic of Pegasus Cloud Queen Rayla (Rayla), Barbie Magic of Pegasus Prince Aidan (Aidan) and Barbie Magic of Pegasus Flying Horse Brietta (Brietta). Does anybody see the similarities between this years Barbie range and last years Barbie range? Is it just a coincidence that Princess Anneliesse from last year is now Princess Annika, Pauper Erika is now Cloud Queen Rayla and King Dominic/Julian is now Prince Aidan. They also look pretty similar too! This is not to say that the new range is not fantastic because it is but maybe this explains the sudden interest in something new for children such as the new Bratz dolls which are exciting and different and not scared of causing controversy. Maybe our children need toys that reflect the times and do not send us back to our past. Barbie maybe correct in trying to try a few different styles in order to compete with Bratz but diversification may be in order. If you are a Barbie or Bratz fan then please visit the authors Toy Shop ToyGrotto below for great prices and fantastic doll options ( Individual Doll Options are provided). If you like this article and share the same passion for toys then please feel free to pay a visit to the authors own e-commerce store at ToyGrotto The author would very much appreciate any kind of feedback that you have to offer regarding ToyGrotto. Please feel free to submit your comments to the author, Julie Weeks at toygrotto@toygrotto.net. All comments and suggestions of all natures will be greatly appreciated and will be taken on board. The key to writing good articles is by having a wealth of knowledge and sources which then can be analysed and shared with others.