Dora Links Games is the latest expansion of the wildly popular Dora the Explorer line. Dora is now in middle school has moved to the big city in this new game from Mattel. This new interactive doll connects to an online world that exposes children to a bilingual world in a fun and creative manner. Children who loved the original Dora the Explorer and now are older will be able to relate to the new, more mature Dora.
Dora links also has a whole new set of friends called Dora's Explorer Girls. Separate interactive figures are also available for the Explorer Girls. Dora and her friends connect via a USB connection to your computer and the Internet. Once connected, Dora and her Explorer friends solve mysteries and help in their imaginary town of Puerto Verde. They can even grow their own vegetables in the town's park!http://www.doralinks.com/index.aspx Some interaction comes free with the Dora Links doll, but some activities and upgrades require additional purchases.
Reviews of Dora Links Games
Amazon.com:
"My daughter's just over 3, but she loves the new Dora! I like the way that the doll doesn't just interact with the on-screen world, but she seems to take the world with her when we disconnect her from the computer!"
"My daughter who just turned 5 is enjoying the doll. Easy to dress, seems durable (tad heavy for a doll, but understandable), etc. Now that she can plug it into the computer, also seems to navigate the Dora world just fine. It is in spanish with sub titles that we've figured out so far, so if you have a non-reader, be prepared to help possibly."
"My daughter loves the toy and, I have to admit it is pretty cool!"
Dora Links Demonstration
This video features a demonstration of the Dora Links doll, as it is connected to the game. The video shows the options players have when playing Dora Links; changing the hair length, eye color, and jewelry of the doll directly from the computer. In addition to being played with via computer, the Dora doll can be played with as any traditional doll could be.
Dora Links In Action!
Watch Dora links games in action! From changes in her hairstyle and eye color, the older and wiser Dora is now fully interactive. The Dora Links Game is set to be one of the hottest toys for Christmas 2009.
Dora Links Jewelry Change!
Dora's Tween Makeover
The bright bilingual Dora with the chubby cheeks has now grown up to a more slender tween-aged young lady. Controversy over Dora's new look has some mother's concerned about the impact on their daughters, while others appreciate the Dora franchise growing up with their daughter with the new Dora Explorer Girls line. Review the change and the controversy in this Early Morning video highlight.
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Fast Facts
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Price
Dora links retails for $59.95
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Computer Connection
The Dora Links doll will connect to your computer by USB.
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Online World
The Dora Links Doll will hook into an online world called Dora's Explorer Girls.
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Cool Feature
The Dora doll will customize based on changes made on the online world.
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Alerts
Alerts will appear on Dora Links Doll when new mysteries need to be solved online.
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Fact:
Dora's Explorer Girls dolls are now on sale
