MGA Entertainment Novi Stars is a series of dolls and merchandise released by MGA Entertainment, a company responsible for the Lalaloopsy, Bratzillaz, and many other series.

August 2012 These dolls were released for the very first time in August 2012. The Novi Stars girls live in California in the US. It's rumored that the concept of Novi Stars was inspired by a toys series called “Spectra” which came out back in the 1980s.

Dolls. The main focus of Novi Stars! Currently released are 10 characters and 3 series of dolls out.

Little ones can come along on the adventure and help her explore new places. Novi Stars doll stands 7" tall.

2014 The series began back in 2012 before going on Hiatus Christmas of 2013. As of fall 2014, the last line of Novi Stars were released before it was officially discontinued.

2014 At the end of 2013, MGA Entertainment announced that no new Novi Stars will be produced, making it obvious that the line itself has been discontinued. However, the last line of Novi Stars were released in fall of 2014, before the line was officially discontinued.

The first documented dolls which look something like what we know today, are the dolls of ancient Japan. The Hina, Daruma and Kokeshi dolls date back to 8000 BC and were an important part of Japanese culture. Used as lucky charms, religious icons and childhood toys, dolls have a long history in Japan.

19th century The earliest bisque dolls from French companies were fashion dolls. These dominated the market between approximately 1860 and 1890. They were made to represent grown up women and intended for children of affluent families to play with and dress in contemporary fashions.

Barbie: The world's most famous plastic doll.

Most of the dolls have hair rooted in their head, with the exception of Mae Tallick, Sila Clops, Cici Thru, and Gail Lexi. Cici Thru and Gail Lexi's wigs come off to change wigs. Mae Tallick and Sila Clop's wigs come off to access their battery packs.

Since ancient times, dolls have played a central role in magic and religious rituals and have been used as representations of deities. Dolls have also traditionally been toys for children. Dolls are also collected by adults, for their nostalgic value, beauty, historical importance or financial value.

The earliest documented dolls go back to the ancient civilizations of Egypt, Greece, and Rome. They have been made as crude, rudimentary playthings as well as elaborate art. Modern doll manufacturing has its roots in Germany, from the 15th century.

Contemporary fashion dolls are typically made of vinyl or another plastic. Barbie was released by the American toy-company Mattel in 1959, and was followed by many similar vinyl fashion dolls intended as children's toys. The size of the Barbie, 11.5 inches (290 mm) set the standard often used by other manufacturers.

Dolls dating from 3000–2000 bc, carved of flat pieces of wood, geometrically painted, with long, flowing hair made of strings of clay or wood beads, have been found in some Egyptian graves. Some ancient dolls may have had religious meaning, and some authorities often argue that the religious doll preceded the toy.

Barbie: The world's most famous plastic doll.

the Barbie brand The toy is the figurehead of the Barbie brand that includes a range of fashion dolls and accessories. Barbie has been an important part of the toy fashion doll market for over six decades. Mattel has sold over a billion Barbie dolls, making it the company's largest and most profitable line.