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This timely and innovative book provides a detailed history ... Read more

This timely and innovative book provides a detailed history of marketing to children, revealing the strategies that shape the design of toys and have a powerful impact on the way children play. Stephen Kline looks at the history and development of children's play culture and toys from the teddy bear and Lego to the Barbie doll, Care Bears and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. He profiles the rise of children's mass media - book, comics, film and television - and that of the speciality stores such as Toys 'R' Us, revealing how the opportunity to reach large audiences of children through television was a pivotal point in developing new approaches to advertising. Contemporary youngsters, he shows, are catapulted into a fantastic and chaotic time-space continuum of action toys thanks to the merchandisers' interest in animated television. Kline looks at the imagery and appeal of the toy commercials and at how they provide a host of stereotyped figures around which children can organize their imaginative experience. He shows how the deregulation of advertising in the United States in the 1980s has led directly to the development of the new marketing strategies which use television series to saturate the market with promotional 'character toys'. Finally, in a powerful re-examination of the debates about the cultural effects of television, Out of the Garden asks whether we should allow our children's play culture to be primarily defined and created my marketing strategists, pointing to the unintended consequences of a situation in which images of real children have all but been eliminated from narratives about the young. "By graduation from high school the average child will have spent over 20,000 hours watching television and only 11,000 in the classroom. A child will be exposed each year to 18,000 - 21,000 commercial messages, heavy viewing pre-schoolers may spend up to one third of their waking days in front of the tube ...the act of family viewing, if it occurs at all, remains a passive ritual ...One discouraging US study estimated that the average parent spends only thirty seconds a day in meaningful conversation with the child." Minimize

The Bard doll is sweet and beautiful and has long reddish b ... Read more

The Bard doll is sweet and beautiful and has long reddish blond tresses that enhance her fair complexion. This Ireland collection Barbie doll is wearing a deep red lipstick and has a bright smile on her face. The elaborate dress adds to the majestic look of this Barbie doll. The Bard doll has an amazing golden harp. This ever so pleasant, Ireland collection Barbie doll recites rhythmic lyrics and can also spell magic. This captivating Barbie doll is a poet and has a collection of hundreds of stories. The Bard doll is celebrating the Celtic chieftains who are immortal in her opinion. Minimize

Give Barbie the supplies she needs to look beautiful every ... Read more

Give Barbie the supplies she needs to look beautiful every day--at home or on the go. The nOir for Barbie Gold Hand Mirror Charm clips onto your favorite bracelet (or backpack) so it can go wherever you and your friend do. The mirror is surrounded by dainty pearl-colored stones, and the back features the classic doll's silhouette. The gold-colored handle is inscribed with a small "B." The 1.75-inch mirror may be just the right size for Barbie, but feel free to check your makeup and hair in it too. Minimize

Our Barbie All Doll'd Up Favor Pack features a brightly col ... Read more

Our Barbie All Doll'd Up Favor Pack features a brightly colored pink and purple Barbie favor box. This Barbie party favor pack contains eight unique party favors. Each Barbie favor box measures 4 5/8 inches wide x 4 5/8 inches high. Send all of your birthday party guests home with these gorgeous reusuable and greatly affordable favor packs. The Barbie All Doll'd Up Favor Pack includes: 1 Barbie Stadium Cup* 1 Barbie Notepad* 1 Barbie Sunglasses* 1 Glitter Nail Polish 2 Jeweled Stick Ons 1 Daisy Swirl Lip Gloss 1 Pearl Beads due to inventory this item is being substituted with the stretch bracelet with silver beads 1 Crystal Ring Assembly Required. Not all items may fit in the favor pack. * These items are officially licensed by Copyright Mattel. Minimize

Diary includes 100 pages, metal lock and key.

Give Barbie the supplies she needs to look beautiful every ... Read more

Give Barbie the supplies she needs to look beautiful every day--at home or on the go. The nOir for Barbie Purple Hairdryer Charm clips to your favorite bracelet or backpack so it can travel wherever you do. A "B" is inscribed onto a black, gem-encrusted stripe on the dryer, while single stones decorate the back and handle for a fashionable styling accessory. At 1.25 inches, this brass and enamel hairdryer is just the right size for Barbie. Minimize

Barbie® is always working out to keep in great shape in the ... Read more

Barbie® is always working out to keep in great shape in the movie, Toy Story 3. Includes doll, gym bag, workout manual and water bottle. Looking good! For ages 3 and over. Minimize

ALL 4 PLANS: Included in this the Barbie Dollhouse Plans Bo ... Read more

ALL 4 PLANS: Included in this the Barbie Dollhouse Plans Book One are the Traditional, Southern Mansion, and Cottage Dollhouse Plans and the Furniture Plan. These durable and lovely dollhouses are made of ½" plywood. Someone with no background in woodworking is able to create sturdy and beautiful dollhouses with furniture that dreams are made of. These Easy To Build plans are designed for use with the Barbie Doll and other 11 ½" fashion dolls. These Do-It-Yourself plans have step-by-step easy to follow instructions. A helpful and detailed materials list for each dollhouse and furniture is included and is ideal to take to your local home center when purchasing materials. The only tools required are the simple easy to use hand tools of a jig saw, sander, drill, and hammer. The finished dollhouses and furniture will reflect your individual decorating taste, provide years of enjoyment, and be passed on for generations. Enjoy! Minimize

Give Barbie the supplies she needs to look beautiful every ... Read more

Give Barbie the supplies she needs to look beautiful every day--at home or on the go. The nOir for Barbie Blue Hairdryer Charm clips to your favorite bracelet or backpack so it can travel wherever you do. A "B" is inscribed onto a black, gem-encrusted stripe on the dryer, while single stones decorate the back and handle for a fashionable styling accessory. At 1.25 inches, this brass and enamel hairdryer is just the right size for Barbie. Minimize

Synopsis: In Barbie in the 12 Dancing Princesses Barbie wi ... Read more

Synopsis: In Barbie in the 12 Dancing Princesses Barbie will dance her way into your heart in this fun and enchanting all-new adventure. Join Barbie as the beautiful Princess Genevieve and her eleven dancing princess sisters as they discover a secret entrance to an amazing magical world where wishes come true! But when their father is in danger of losing his kingdom Princess Genevieve and her sisters must work together in order to save the day and their father. They learn that the power of family can overcome all obstacles!Format: DVDColor: ColorRating: Not RatedGenre: ChildrensRuntime: 82 MinutesYear: 2006Release Date: 09-19-2006 (DVD) Minimize

Ken Dream Date Fashions is a 1989 Arco Toys Ltd, Mattel pro ... Read more

Ken Dream Date Fashions is a 1989 Arco Toys Ltd, Mattel productio. Includes: A pair of white Sweat Pants, a white & blue short sleeve Top, a pair of white Shoes, a pair of red Dumb Bells (Hand Weights) each approx. 1-3/8" wide w/slits for doll to hold them, a yellow plastic Boombox approx. 2-3/4" wide & a white plastic Gym Bag approx. 2-1/8" wide. Colors, sizes, styles & info may vary. For Ages 3+ Years. Fashions fit most Ken & 11.5"-12.5" male fashion dolls; dolls NOT included. WARNING: Choking Hazard/Small Parts. Ken Dream Date Fashions are great for any collection or for fun play!, Manufacturer: Arco Toys, Mattel Minimize

The Barbie All Doll'd Up Party Favor Kit for 1 guest includ ... Read more

The Barbie All Doll'd Up Party Favor Kit for 1 guest includes: (1) Empty Favor Box, (1) Barbie Notepad, (1) Barbie Glitter Sunglasses Assorted, (1) Lipstick Pen Assorted, (1) Cellphone Lip Gloss, (1) Nail Polish Kit, (1) Barbie Sticker Sheet. These Barbie™ products are officially licensed by © Mattel, Inc. Minimize