Monk Seal
Jan 1, 2011 19:07:45 GMT -5
Post by C.I.Fairfield on Jan 1, 2011 19:07:45 GMT -5
Kanani's Monk Seal: $18
Grade: A+
This set includes a plush seal, a small newspaper with a story about Kanani, and a card about the Shine On project (not shown.)
Shown on the box for scale. The seal's fur is very smooth, and it has adorable thread whiskers. The seal's face looks very cheerful and appealing - sort of bemused. As plushies go, he's rather realistic. He's a nice size to carry in the hand, and the little flippers and tail are fun to stroke. His fur is really silky!
The newspaper is from THE FUTURE! - at least, it was on the day I got the set. It's dated June 22, 2011. The stories inside are really cute, and it looks like a real newspaper. (Note: the colors are a bit brighter then in real life due to flash, but the image is much more crisp.)
Inside of the newspaper! Ads, local interest stories, predictions about the spelling bee outcome ...it's nicely done.
Crossword! I'm a bit suspiscious about 77 degree temperatures in June on a tropical island, but I've never been there. Maybe things are different in THE FUTURE.
Not shown is a little informative card. One side is an ad for Kanani, explaining that AG hopes her story will "help children throughout the U.S. gain an appreciation and understanding of out most vulnerable animals."
The other side talks about the Shine On Now program and the National Wildlife Federation. It also gives some facts about the Hawaiian Monk Seal, like how a seal pup can grow to be 200 pounds in its first six weeks of life. (Sometimes it's nice AG doesn't do animals to scale.)
$1 from the sale of each seal goes to the National Wildlife Federation. It isn't much, but it's a nice effort, and every little bit helps. These seals are incredibly endangered, and if playing with this toy might help save them, that's a really good thing.
You can see the NWF's Kanani related site here: American Girl 2011 and NWF. There are neat games and information there!
$18 is, I think, a reasonable price, especially given that Lanie's raccoon and trash can was $10 more than that. There seems to be a lot of play value, and it's contributing to a good cause. Can you tell I love my seal?
Grade: A+
This set includes a plush seal, a small newspaper with a story about Kanani, and a card about the Shine On project (not shown.)
Shown on the box for scale. The seal's fur is very smooth, and it has adorable thread whiskers. The seal's face looks very cheerful and appealing - sort of bemused. As plushies go, he's rather realistic. He's a nice size to carry in the hand, and the little flippers and tail are fun to stroke. His fur is really silky!
The newspaper is from THE FUTURE! - at least, it was on the day I got the set. It's dated June 22, 2011. The stories inside are really cute, and it looks like a real newspaper. (Note: the colors are a bit brighter then in real life due to flash, but the image is much more crisp.)
Inside of the newspaper! Ads, local interest stories, predictions about the spelling bee outcome ...it's nicely done.
Crossword! I'm a bit suspiscious about 77 degree temperatures in June on a tropical island, but I've never been there. Maybe things are different in THE FUTURE.
Not shown is a little informative card. One side is an ad for Kanani, explaining that AG hopes her story will "help children throughout the U.S. gain an appreciation and understanding of out most vulnerable animals."
The other side talks about the Shine On Now program and the National Wildlife Federation. It also gives some facts about the Hawaiian Monk Seal, like how a seal pup can grow to be 200 pounds in its first six weeks of life. (Sometimes it's nice AG doesn't do animals to scale.)
$1 from the sale of each seal goes to the National Wildlife Federation. It isn't much, but it's a nice effort, and every little bit helps. These seals are incredibly endangered, and if playing with this toy might help save them, that's a really good thing.
You can see the NWF's Kanani related site here: American Girl 2011 and NWF. There are neat games and information there!
$18 is, I think, a reasonable price, especially given that Lanie's raccoon and trash can was $10 more than that. There seems to be a lot of play value, and it's contributing to a good cause. Can you tell I love my seal?