Ice Skating Set
Oct 4, 2012 20:57:44 GMT -5
Post by Scarlett on Oct 4, 2012 20:57:44 GMT -5
Oh my goodness, GET these SKATES! They are so gracefully shaped, just like in the book illustrations, but have a nice weightiness to them that allows the wearer to actually stand up with them on. The boots were pretty easy to get on, and the skates just secure right over them with velcro straps.
As soon as I opened these skates, I immediately felt a sense of nostalgia taking me back to the days of beautiful, detailed Pleasant Company merchandise. These would definitely be the thing I would circle in the catalog as a child and hope to see under the Christmas tree. It is easy to imagine that the skates were in fact made with the utmost care by Joseph and Hosea.
I love the mittens, too. So soft, and they remind me of Addy's purple mittens. Doll mittens are the cutest.
A++ for superior, heirloom quality!
Beckie with Fi's Party Dress and Crln's Skates (wm) by scarlett1854, on Flickr
Caroline's Skates Detail (wm) by scarlett1854, on Flickr
ETA: I remember a bunch of us wanting to know if the skates were compatible with other boots, via agplaythings.proboards.com/index.cgi?action=gotopost&board=mainforum&thread=89541&post=987044, and I know they were proven to fit Kirsten's red boots, but I personally asked about Addy's boots, so here's my findings:
Caroline's Skates on Addy's Meet Boots by scarlett1854, on Flickr
The top strap that goes around the ankle is a bit loose, but the strap around the toe part is snug, so the skates are snug regardless. These are PM Addy boots, by the way, in case there is a difference.
As soon as I opened these skates, I immediately felt a sense of nostalgia taking me back to the days of beautiful, detailed Pleasant Company merchandise. These would definitely be the thing I would circle in the catalog as a child and hope to see under the Christmas tree. It is easy to imagine that the skates were in fact made with the utmost care by Joseph and Hosea.
I love the mittens, too. So soft, and they remind me of Addy's purple mittens. Doll mittens are the cutest.
A++ for superior, heirloom quality!
Beckie with Fi's Party Dress and Crln's Skates (wm) by scarlett1854, on Flickr
Caroline's Skates Detail (wm) by scarlett1854, on Flickr
ETA: I remember a bunch of us wanting to know if the skates were compatible with other boots, via agplaythings.proboards.com/index.cgi?action=gotopost&board=mainforum&thread=89541&post=987044, and I know they were proven to fit Kirsten's red boots, but I personally asked about Addy's boots, so here's my findings:
Caroline's Skates on Addy's Meet Boots by scarlett1854, on Flickr
The top strap that goes around the ankle is a bit loose, but the strap around the toe part is snug, so the skates are snug regardless. These are PM Addy boots, by the way, in case there is a difference.
