Travel Basket

[nararabbit]

Caroline's travel basket is a very well-made little basket, sturdy and solid and could stand up to play (though maybe not "throw it in the toilet or on the floor then step on it play!) The two little apples are cute, with a sweet blush to them - they look like Pink Lady apples, instead of bright red "traditional" apples. The gingerbread cookies look like blah little round brown discs, I'd like to see either a piece of cheese added down the road, or at least a bit of accent paint on the cookies.

The real star of the show is the embroidered map included. I know some folks were wondering why the heck this should cost what it does. Behold:



The entire thing is embroidered, and could not be sweeter! You can actually read the stitched letters. I love it, and kind of want a second one to frame or put in a tiny embroidery hoop!

[irishnurse68]

This set is the star of Caroline's collection, IMO!
The basket is sturdy and well made, and I can see it having lots of uses in play. The apples and gingerbread cookies are fine, I just wish the cookies were more interesting. Maybe different shapes or some icing? The apples are a pretty color, not just bright red. I agree some cheese or bread loaves would have been a nice addition. The napkin is nice, but the embroidered map is STUNNING!!! That right there is worth the price of admission, folks. I may buy another set just so I can have another one to make into a firescreen. I just wish they had embroidered the 3 x's on this map, like Caroline did. Would have made it truly incorporated into the storyline. I give this set a big A+++++.

[Cyn]

I agree with all of the above, just wanted to add that the food surprised me, in that the apples and cookies are like a really hard rubber - definitely have some "give" to them and not hard plastic. Also, some photos with a doll for size.


IMG_0065_rev by cbddallas, on Flickr


IMG_0046_rev by cbddallas, on Flickr


IMG_0038_rev by cbddallas, on Flickr

[American Girl Rescue]

Caroline's Travel Basket
Item# F1344
$32
When Caroline sets off on her journey to find Papa, she packs everything she'll need for the trip. Your girl can re-create the moment today with this set, including:

Five faux gingerbread cakes and two pretend apples
A cloth napkin
A special gift from Caroline to Papa—a map of Lake Ontario that hides a secret message!
A woven basket to hold it all

A very well made set! The food is not clumped together (PLUS!) and the napkin and map are cloth! This is a purchase that can be used (except for the map) in all eras and in many different ways. In fact Inkpot has decided the basket makes a comfortable bed:

[samlizziesmom]

I wanted to say that this is a WONDERFUL set! The cookies are rubbery, but that makes the cookies appear soft like gingerbread cookies I think are supposed to be. The apples have wonderful color on them! This was a must buy for me as I have 5 dolls; so each doll can have a cookie with this set. This set has a LOT of play value for kids AND collectors. Even if you don't collect Caroline I highly suggest this set for any of the other Historicals or Modern dolls!
A++!

[emily4ever]

My friend like to show Caroline going for picnics with her mini dolls, which I think is adorable! I will be buying this set as soon as I find the money. Everything is really good quality and I absoloutly adore the little map, I keep stroking it, because I'm weird like that

[Southernpearls]

This set is adorable, the quality is very nice . I am giving this to my daughter for Christmas. So it hasn't been played with yet. I give the set an A+.

[Catlin]

This is an amazing set! Not only is there a ton of play value, it can hold up to play. I echo everyone else with my love of the non-clumped food, and the map is just amazing. Caroline has the greatest current collection IMHO. A+