My Scene facts for kids

Quick facts for kids
My Scene

My Scene official logo
Type	Fashion doll Media franchise Web series DVD film Video game Website
Company	Mattel
Country	United States
Availability	2002–2011
Slogan	"My city, my style, my scene."

My Scene was a popular line of fashion dolls created by Mattel. They first came out in 2002. These dolls were made to be trendy and stylish, showing off city life and fashion.

My Scene dolls were sold in the United States until 2008. They continued to be sold in other parts of the world until 2011, when Mattel stopped making them completely. One of the dolls in the My Scene line was even the famous Barbie character! My Scene dolls had a unique look with larger heads and "exaggerated lips and bulging, makeup-caked eyes," as described by The New York Times. They were designed to appeal to kids aged 10-12 and compete with the popular Bratz dolls.

About the Dolls

My Scene dolls Chelsea and Kennedy from the 2007 Foto Fabulous collection

Mattel launched My Scene dolls in the fall of 2002. They wanted to compete with the Bratz dolls from MGA Entertainment. The first My Scene series had three main girl characters: Barbie, Madison, and Chelsea. Each doll came with two extra outfits. Over time, more dolls were added to the group.

Most of the characters were named after places in New York City. In 2003, Nolee joined the girls, along with three boy characters: Bryant, River, and Hudson. Later, Delancey and Ellis also appeared. Kenzie was introduced in 2004, and Nia in 2008.

Today, the main My Scene characters are Kennedy, Madison, Chelsea, Delancey, Nia, Hudson, and River. Some characters, like Barbie, Nolee, Kenzie, Bryant, Ellis, and Sutton, were later discontinued. There were also special edition dolls like Lindsay, Jai, Tyson, and Ryan. Many of the My Scene dolls, both girls and boys, also had their own pets!

Doll Features

The girl My Scene dolls had a special body shape. They had a small nose, wide cheekbones, and full lips. Some dolls, especially from the "Night on the Town" line, even had rooted eyelashes and glittery eyes! Like Bratz dolls, My Scene dolls had large shoes that acted as their feet. But they could also wear regular Barbie shoes. The boy dolls also had their own unique faces.

In 2004, Mattel tried out new smiling faces for both the boy and girl dolls. These smiling faces didn't last long for the girls, but the boys kept them until early 2005. After that, the dolls went back to non-smiling faces that looked more like the "Bratz Boyz" dolls.

In late 2005, the "My Bling Bling" line came out, giving the dolls a more glamorous eye look. In mid-2006, Barbie was replaced by a new character named Kennedy in the "Fab Faces" line.

Later, in 2006, Mattel introduced even more new face molds for the girl dolls. Some had a half-open smile, and others had a closed smirk. In 2007, the "Growing Up Glam" dolls were released. These dolls had a special key on their back that could make them grow taller!

Mattel stopped selling My Scene dolls in the US in 2008. The dolls were still sold internationally until Mattel completely stopped making them in 2011.

My Scene Products

My Scene wasn't just about dolls! There were many different products released over the years.

Doll Lines

Each year, new collections of My Scene dolls were released, often with fun themes. Here are some examples:

• 2002: The first dolls, Barbie, Madison, and Chelsea.
• 2003: Themes like "Spring Break," "Back to School," "Night on the Town," and "Hanging Out." New characters like Nolee, Hudson, Bryant, River, Delancey, and Ellis were introduced.
• 2004: Popular lines included "Jammin' in Jamaica" (which came with a DVD!), "Getting Ready," "Shopping Spree," and "Masquerade Madness." Kenzie, Jai, and Tyson appeared.
• 2005: Lines like "Miami Getaway," "Club Birthday," and "My Bling Bling." The "My Scene Goes Hollywood" line was a big hit, featuring actress Lindsay Lohan!
• 2006: Collections such as "Mall Maniacs," "Fab Faces" (introducing Kennedy), and "City Stars."
• 2007: Themes included "Roller Girls," "Sporty Style," "Growing Up Glam," and "Foto Fabulous."
• 2008: Lines like "PJ Party," "Rockin' Awards," "Club Disco," and "Perfume Party" (introducing Nia).
• 2009: Collections like "Club Night," "Street Art," "Ultra Glam," and "Hollywood Bling."
• 2010: Themes included "City Diva," "Glam Beach," and "Pop Diva."
• 2011: The final doll lines were "Bling Nights" and "Style."

Other Products

• Styling Heads: Large doll heads for practicing hairstyles.
• McDonald's Happy Meal Toys: Smaller versions of the dolls given out in Happy Meals.
• 27" Stylin' Friend: Extra-large dolls for styling fun.
• Soft Pets: Plush versions of the dolls' animal friends.
• Playsets and Cars: Fun accessories like "My Ride" cars, "My Café," "So Chic Salon," and the "Happenin' Hotel."

My Scene in Media

My Scene dolls also starred in their own movies and web series!

Films

Mattel released three My Scene films between 2004 and 2005. They even aired on the Nickelodeon TV channel. These films sometimes introduced special edition dolls, like Jai and Tyson from Jammin' in Jamaica, and Ryan Ridley and Lindsay Lohan from My Scene Goes Hollywood. Mattel even got special permission to create a doll that looked just like Lindsay Lohan!

My Scene: Jammin' in Jamaica (2004)

This movie came out on DVD in May 2004. It's about Madison managing a band called Urban Desire, made up of the boy characters. When the band wins a contest, they go to Jamaica for the finals. The girls have to raise money to join them. Once everyone is in Jamaica, Barbie feels left out because her boyfriend, the lead guitarist, spends more time with Madison. This causes a small fight between the friends, but they work it out in the end.

My Scene: Masquerade Madness (2004)

This shorter film was released on DVD in June 2004. It's about a fashion show called "Masquerade Madness," which is a fundraiser for an animal shelter. Chelsea designs all the outfits herself, which makes her schoolwork difficult. She's too embarrassed to tell her friends, so she gets help from Hudson with her geometry. This makes her friends think they are secretly dating! In the end, Chelsea does great on her test and puts on a successful fashion show.

My Scene Goes Hollywood: The Movie (2005)

This was the only full-length My Scene movie and was sold separately from the dolls. It came out on DVD in August 2005 and featured the voice of actress Lindsay Lohan playing herself. The story follows the My Scene girls as they pretend to be extras in a spy movie being filmed in New York City. When an actress gets hurt, Madison gets to take her place! She starts spending less time with her friends and develops a crush on the lead actor, Ryan Ridley. Madison and her friends have a fight, but Lindsay Lohan helps Madison realize that friends are the most important thing. Even though the title says "Hollywood," the movie actually takes place in New York City.

Web Series

My Scene also had a web series that ran from 2002 to 2008 on the official My Scene website. The theme song was "It's My Scene."

"My Scene webisodes" (2002-2008)

There were 30 episodes released online. The last 10 episodes didn't feature Barbie and Nolee because they were no longer part of the doll line.

"My Scene Spanish episodes" (2004-2005)

There were also 23 episodes released in Spanish (and Portuguese) between 2004 and 2005. The animation style for these was similar to the Jammin' in Jamaica movie.

Video Games

My Scene also had video games for PC:

• "My Scene" (2003)
• "My Scene Goes Hollywood" (2005)

Website

The official My Scene website launched in 2002. It had games, webisodes, character information, and videos. Even though the dolls were discontinued in 2011, the website stayed online until 2014.

My Scene Characters

The My Scene Girls

• Barbie was the original "cute but edgy" blonde with blue eyes. She loved the spa, yoga, and hanging out with friends. Her boyfriend was River, and her pet was Yorkie. Barbie later moved to California and was replaced by Kennedy.
• Madison (also called Westley in Europe) was an African-American doll with dark skin and brown hair. She was known as the "shopper" of the group and loved traveling and getting manicures. She was often paired with Sutton. Her pet was Bella.
• Chelsea was the artist of the group, with auburn hair and brown/hazel eyes. She wanted to be a fashion designer and loved vintage clothes. She was named after a neighborhood in New York City. Her pets were Mambo or Churro.
• Nolee was of Asian-American descent with black hair and brown eyes. She was a fortune-telling skater girl who believed in good luck. She was discontinued from the shows. Her pet was Cookie.
• Delancey had platinum blonde hair with maroon streaks, green eyes, and a beauty mark. She was Chelsea's cousin and loved the beach, skating, and surfing. Her boyfriend was Ellis. Her pet was Sugar.
• Kenzie had red hair, freckles, and green eyes. She was from Atlanta, Georgia, and worked at a mall cart, creating scents. Her pet was Coco.
• Kennedy had golden-blonde hair and gray-blue eyes. She replaced Barbie in 2006 and was a "celebrity in training" from Hollywood. Her pet was Yorkie.
• Nia was the newest Latina character, introduced in 2008. She had green eyes, tanned skin, and strawberry-blonde hair. Born in Mexico City, she was a DJ who loved to be loud and funny.
• Jai was a Jamaican-American character with dark skin and brown hair. She sold clothes and jewelry she made herself. She was sold in a gift set with Sutton. Her pet was a Chihuahua named Blanca.
• Lindsay Lohan was a special edition doll made to look like the famous actress and singer Lindsay Lohan for the "My Scene Goes Hollywood" line.

The My Scene Boys

• Bryant had green eyes and strawberry blonde hair. He loved video cameras and skateboarding. He was Nolee's boyfriend but was discontinued in 2003 when he supposedly moved to London. He was named after Bryant Park in New York.
• Hudson was Caucasian with light blue eyes and blonde hair. He was often paired with Chelsea. He loved soccer and hanging out in Central Park. He was named after the Hudson River.
• River had dark hair and brown eyes. He was Barbie's boyfriend and a rock musician. He loved music and played in different bands. He was also named after the Hudson River.
• Sutton was African-British with dark brown hair and eyes, from London. He was sometimes paired with Madison. He made his own music and was known as a great dancer. He was named after Sutton in South London.
• Ellis was Caucasian with brown hair and green eyes. He was Delancey's boyfriend. He took acting lessons and loved New York pizza. He was discontinued in 2004. He was named after Ellis Island.
• Tyson was Jamaican with brown skin, blonde hair, and hazel eyes. He loved surfing and flirting. He owned a 5-star hotel in Jamaica and was Chelsea's love interest in one line.
• Ryan Ridley was an actor, screenwriter, and producer featured in the "My Scene Goes Hollywood" film.

Pets

Many My Scene dolls had their own pets!

• Yorkie was a Yorkshire Terrier owned by Barbie, and later by Kennedy.
• Mambo (or Churro) was a Chihuahua owned by Chelsea.
• Bella was a Carlin Pinscher owned by Madison.
• Cookie was a Pug owned by Nolee, and later by Nia.
• Sugar was an adult female cat owned by Delancey. Sugar had kittens, and Delancey kept one named Pinky.
• Coco was Kenzie's brown Yorkshire Terrier.
• Blanca was Jai's Carlin Pinscher.
• St. Bernard was Hudson's unnamed St. Bernard dog.
• Bull Mastiff was River's unnamed Bull Mastiff dog.
• Husky was Sutton's unnamed Husky dog.

See also

In Spanish: My Scene para niños

• Barbie
• Barbie's friends and family
• Barbie (media franchise)
• My Scene: Jammin' in Jamaica
• My Scene Goes Hollywood: The Movie
• Bratz