Mattel is out with updated goodies for the not-so-little-girls. Labeled as the unparalleled, hybrid play experience that blends fashion, music and an online virtual world. We are talking about the Barbie Girls online world and the subsequent release of anMP3 player. The online world will allow girls to create their own virtual character, design their own "room," shop at the mall, play games, hang out and chat live with other girls. And when the Barbie Girl MP3 player is out, "best friends" who have synced their players will be allowed to use the Secret B Chat feature online, however there are restrictions towards objectionable language used in the chatrooms. For those who would like to chat with others the B Chat feature allows restricted type of chat, and it may be conducted in a girl's room and in the public zones of the BarbieGirls world. Girls can only use words approved and compiled in the database. Knowing how fickle minded girls can be, there are 2.64 quadrillion-character combinations of fashions and accessories, as well as stylish faces, expressions and hairstyles to choose from. And of course, 4.6 quintillion combinations of room color, floors, backgrounds and furniture.

The Barbie Girl MP3 player will be out in July. It features a 512 MB of on-board memory that can hold up to 120 MP3 or 240 WMA-file songs. It has an expandable miniSD slot that holds a memory card up to 2 GB. It can play any non-DRM-encrypted MP3 or WMA files, comes with Windows Media Player 11 and has a built-in rechargeable lithium polymer battery that charges via the USB port. It will cost $59.99. . A belt clip, adjustable-sized ear buds and durable storage case come along with the player. Accessory Packs that are sold separately for $9.99 include various fashions, accessories and pets, as well as additional, exclusive content that comes to life online.
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