If you are searching for that perfect gift when it comes to your ‘tween’ girl this holiday season FAMPS could well be the perfect choice. FAMPS stands for “feelings, attitudes, moods, personalities”. The kits are designed to add a whole new range of emotions to PC applications. Today, with more and more young girls owning their own computer, FAMPS kits are really expected to be a major hit this Christmas.

Features of FAMPS

Some of the features contained within FAMPS include the ability to give a makeover to emails, instant messaging conversations and even the computer desktop. FAMPS overall purpose is to help kids get creative in what they do, which explains why they’ve become so popular in recent years.

FAMPS also provides a website that features a variety of fun activities and games. Players can find out which FAMP they are, discover more about the different FAMPS, and build up their scorecard within the various games.

FAMPS Kits

FAMPS are sold in the form of different kits. Some of the different options available include:

The FAMPS Starter Kit is designed for those on a budget. This comes with the FAMPS software, a mood bangle, and one FAMPS character (Drew – the creative FAMP). All of the kits come with different FAMPS characters, which make them great collectibles.

FAMPS Deluxe Kit help mom and dad pull out all the stops. This is a great option for those who want a slightly bigger gift for their young girl, including extra FAMPS.

Other FAMPS Kits available include:

* Sassy and Shy,
* Bored,
* Happy and Sad,
* Happy,
* Silly,
* Sassy,
* Scared,
* Sad,
* And more!

To get FAMPS up and running, the characters need to be plugged into the “Emote Ring” (included in the starter kit). This then connects to the computer via a USB cord, and allows all of the features of that FAMP to be used on the computer.

Should You Buy FAMPS?

Many parents are wary when giving children gifts related to the computer and internet. The good news is that, due to the fact that FAMPS is designed for younger children, it’s all designed to be safe. FAMPS is simply a place where young girls can go to express themselves and interact with other young girls in their age group.

If your teen or tween has never used FAMPS before, maybe this can be the perfect gift to give! If they’ve already got the starter kit, there are many more FAMPS you can get to add to their collection. Odds are that young girls will love receiving FAMPS this holiday season and will be asking for more come next Christmas (or even on their birthday)!

One last reminder: FAMPS will need to be plugged into a computer in order to work.

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5 Responses to “FAMPS: Fun, Cute And Collectible Gifts For Tween Girls”

1. Juan Phillips says:

   December 29, 2009 at 12:00 am

   I attempted to download the install for this product for several hours and it stopped at various points along the way. I then called the support line on the box and they told me they don’t have a 64 bit install or any plans to ever have one at this point. Unless you have an old 32 bit system, Stay Away.

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2. Alan Freeman says:

   January 10, 2010 at 12:00 am

   I bought this for my grandaughter for Christmas and she loves it, uses it frequently and has asked for additional FAMPS for her birthday. Seems like a good purchase for children who are computer savey and in the tween age group.

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3. Frances Sullivan says:

   June 4, 2010 at 12:00 am

   This is an abandoned product. The software won’t install on a Mac with OSX 10.6.3, though the specs say 10.5 or higher. Installer errors saying 10.5 or later is required. The website has says “Updates will be available when the product is launched”, and similare message under faq, no link to a service site. Finding the mattel service site, the faqs there are useless and they don’t even offer any way to submit a question electronically. You can only phone them during business hours on the east coast.

   Don’t buy this product.

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4. Michael Bennett says:

   September 23, 2010 at 12:00 am

   Great price from Amazon and the business I purchased this from. I give both a Five Star. I had looked at local stores and they wanted 20+ dollars! This is a fun and educational game for children and adults. The children learn the basics of the computer; they love having a place on the computer–like their parents–where they can enter their world, however, it is safe and entertaining. I recommend this kit and the members of the FAMP family–get them all. The children will love them, and so will you! Thanks, Amazon.

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5. Billy Coleman says:

   September 24, 2010 at 12:00 am

   This won’t work on OSX 10.4 or 10.6, supposedly it works on 10.5 but couldn’t tell you. Website is no help whatsoever and there are no updates or additional information. This has been completely abandoned by Mattel and will end up right in your trash.

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