Hot Air Balloon Set
Jan 3, 2013 10:29:39 GMT -5
Post by SarahL on Jan 3, 2013 10:29:39 GMT -5
I was excited about the idea of a doll-sized hot air balloon as soon as I heard they were in her books. I give this set an A+.
Hot Air Balloon Set $150 Includes balloon, basket, pair of binoculars, map, log book, camera, and bag.
The item is small/light enough to come in a nice box and not a pre-packaged shipping box.
My only disappointment was that the log book came a bit curled. But that can be flattened. The binoculars are movable and the grey grip is rubbery.
Saige showing off the basket. The hook on the door can be used to hang her bag, which has a small handle on it. The light ropes at the top and bottom are real rope. Everything else is molded plastic.
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This gives you a decent look at the underside of the balloon, The nylon is attached to this plastic base which snaps into the poles of the basket. It is solid with some detailing to look like a burner.
I wish I had an air compressor. I'm 5'5"; you can start to see how big this thing is.
The valve is connected to the piece that holds the air. It's the same material is a beach ball.
Covers up nicely.
Side one of four.
The whole item is light enough that I'd be able to hold it in one hand if I could balance it just right, doll included. I have no plans to hang it. Fortunately the cats aren't very interested in it.
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Hot Air Balloon Set $150 Includes balloon, basket, pair of binoculars, map, log book, camera, and bag.
The item is small/light enough to come in a nice box and not a pre-packaged shipping box.
My only disappointment was that the log book came a bit curled. But that can be flattened. The binoculars are movable and the grey grip is rubbery.
Saige showing off the basket. The hook on the door can be used to hang her bag, which has a small handle on it. The light ropes at the top and bottom are real rope. Everything else is molded plastic.
i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/ssharlit/55E93808-CE02-44ED-B49F-079339AF4264-7962-000007F29F8C4527.jpg
This gives you a decent look at the underside of the balloon, The nylon is attached to this plastic base which snaps into the poles of the basket. It is solid with some detailing to look like a burner.
I wish I had an air compressor. I'm 5'5"; you can start to see how big this thing is.
The valve is connected to the piece that holds the air. It's the same material is a beach ball.
Covers up nicely.
Side one of four.
The whole item is light enough that I'd be able to hold it in one hand if I could balance it just right, doll included. I have no plans to hang it. Fortunately the cats aren't very interested in it.
Mod edit to remove oversized, embedded image