Hogwarts Express Train (2023-
Jun 23, 2023 15:35:27 GMT -5
Post by Mrs. Richardson on Jun 23, 2023 15:35:27 GMT -5
I wanted to get this posted in case anyone else was considering getting the Hogwarts Train during the 4X points promo. If you purchase it on this promo you will get $165 in AG Reward points essentially.
The train came today, and I had my husband go outside ASAP and grab it. Sure, I did not like paying the $25 shipping surcharge but I do understand it for this box size. It is BIG.
At $550 it is a pricey item, but with the rewards it knocked it down to a price I was willing to pay right now. All of AG's big pieces are usually pricey, and at least getting a train for the cost seems more worth it.
The train is a lovely size. For some reason I thought it would be huge, but it does not feel that way to me. Not huge but still cool and usable. I think because it is essentially a rectangle it helps with storing or displaying it. It isn't some odd size that juts out and makes it wider. ALSO, they have a really smart system for using the platform background as part of the train to close it up when it is not in use.
The train looks very cool and well made. I will say that it is essentially all plastic, so knowing that does take away from the overall feelings about it. I wish some aspects were wood or metal, but the plastic doesn't make it any less impressive looking in the overall view of it. The flooring carpet is a piece of plastic, but it is so detailed that it does actually look like a rug. I had to touch it to see that it was plastic.
The photo cards for the windows are not super clear which is annoying, but once you put them in the window you can't really tell that they aren't clear photos which is good.
The Platform 9 3/4 is a bit meh. It's fine. The picture on it shows well. I just wish it wasn't a weird carboard piece and that it was plastic so it would be even more durable. It seems like a bit of an afterthought, but since it does help close the train up I am happy they have a multi purpose for it.
The lights and sounds/music on the train are super cool! The train has a lot more sound time than I thought it would. There are two train noise sounds and two songs. One of the songs is just over 30 seconds long.
Overall, definitely get it if you want it! It is really cool, and it is my favorite large piece that I own, and that American Girl has done. It can also hold quite a few dolls in a display set up if you are an adult collector. If you do not like Harry Potter, the actual train could be used for so many other storylines because the train is just a beautiful looking train.
The Instagram links below are of the photo posts I did for the train.
Overall Train -
All Train Sounds -
Train Accessories -
The train came today, and I had my husband go outside ASAP and grab it. Sure, I did not like paying the $25 shipping surcharge but I do understand it for this box size. It is BIG.
At $550 it is a pricey item, but with the rewards it knocked it down to a price I was willing to pay right now. All of AG's big pieces are usually pricey, and at least getting a train for the cost seems more worth it.
The train is a lovely size. For some reason I thought it would be huge, but it does not feel that way to me. Not huge but still cool and usable. I think because it is essentially a rectangle it helps with storing or displaying it. It isn't some odd size that juts out and makes it wider. ALSO, they have a really smart system for using the platform background as part of the train to close it up when it is not in use.
The train looks very cool and well made. I will say that it is essentially all plastic, so knowing that does take away from the overall feelings about it. I wish some aspects were wood or metal, but the plastic doesn't make it any less impressive looking in the overall view of it. The flooring carpet is a piece of plastic, but it is so detailed that it does actually look like a rug. I had to touch it to see that it was plastic.
The photo cards for the windows are not super clear which is annoying, but once you put them in the window you can't really tell that they aren't clear photos which is good.
The Platform 9 3/4 is a bit meh. It's fine. The picture on it shows well. I just wish it wasn't a weird carboard piece and that it was plastic so it would be even more durable. It seems like a bit of an afterthought, but since it does help close the train up I am happy they have a multi purpose for it.
The lights and sounds/music on the train are super cool! The train has a lot more sound time than I thought it would. There are two train noise sounds and two songs. One of the songs is just over 30 seconds long.
Overall, definitely get it if you want it! It is really cool, and it is my favorite large piece that I own, and that American Girl has done. It can also hold quite a few dolls in a display set up if you are an adult collector. If you do not like Harry Potter, the actual train could be used for so many other storylines because the train is just a beautiful looking train.
The Instagram links below are of the photo posts I did for the train.
Overall Train -
http://instagram.com/p/Ct2IW_BOD7k
All Train Sounds -
http://instagram.com/p/Ct2IgzbOs0l
Train Accessories -
http://instagram.com/p/Ct2ItOCOFew