To access this online realm of chic-ness, simply plug in the included USB device and follow the instructions to unlocking your Bratz character. The fun, interactive, and safe online environment allows girls to customize a personal MyPage, name their character, name their e-pet, design their hair, makeup, and clothes, and decorate their MyRoom. After the one time registration, the Be-Bratz world will automatically open every time the USB key is plugged in.

Once set up, the almost endless fun begins! Characters can chat with up to 50 other Bratz friends online, rename their characters and pets, go to the salon, hang out in the food court, personalize their room, and more. Most importantly, Bratz characters can accumulate points that work as virtual money for shopping, of course! Points are collected by playing games, selling apparel and room items back to stores at half their value, or through Be-Bratz.com Points Cards. (The cards can be purchased at retail outlets in values of 1,000, 2,500, and 5,000 points, and are redeemed by entering the card's unique code online at your Be-Bratz.com account.) Points are what allow characters to get makeovers at the salon, new clothes at the boutique, food, pet toys, home décor items, and more. Points belonging to a Be-Bratz character cannot be traded with other Bratz.

This Dark Skin Be-Bratz.com character has black hair, wears a silver miniskirt with a bright blue top, and comes with electric blue accessories, including her pet monkey, mouse pad, and mouse. The USB "key" has blue Swarovski crystals on it and can be worn as a necklace. Additional accessories, such as a mini keyboard with hot pink keys, a bright pink webcam, and a pair of small pink computer speakers are available separately. While Be-Bratz.com dolls allow girls to make their online character as unique as themselves, it is possible to create multiple characters if additional Be-Bratz.com dolls are purchased.

System requirements

• Windows® OS 2000/XP, Pentium III 800 MHz or equivalent with 512 MB RAM
• 1024 x 768 screen resolution
• 100 MB of free hard disk space
• High speed internet connection
• USB connection
• Flash 9
• JavaScript enabled (needed for pop-ups)