Irish Souvenir Set (2020 -
Apr 15, 2021 11:14:25 GMT -5
Post by adksarah on Apr 15, 2021 11:14:25 GMT -5
Just like the OP, I was annoyed by the use of plastic packaging with this set. The boxes are so much nicer and environmentally friendly. The packaging (except the bag) is recyclable, though.
This set is so cute! I got it with rewards, so it was basically free.
1. The bag: It is adorable! The imprinted design is just perfect. The only thing I don't like is that the fabric is lighter than I had hoped. I guess I was expecting a thicker "leather" feel. The handle is a little misshapen and will have to be straightened out a bit. B
2. The tin: Probably my favorite item. I love tiny things and this just gets me. It's a pretty solid piece with a cute design. A
3. The cookies: I was annoyed by how thin they were, but then realized that they fit in my doll's hand perfectly! Annoyance gone! I love the little "baked" coloring detail on the edges. For some reason, I wish there were 4 cookies. It would feel more natural, but let's just say Allie ate one
. A
4. The postcards: Cute, tiny, paper. They are a heavy cardstock. They seem more dollhouse-sized than AG-sized, but they are indeed 1/3 scale. This is a time when making them slightly larger than 1/3 would have been advantageous. B-
5: Stickers: Without a passport, not worth much. Should have included a passport with each set. C-
Unlike OP, my shortbread tin fit in the bag and it closed. It might just be a slight difference in the placement of the Velcro.
Overall, I give this set an A-, but I also didn't actually pay for it, so I'm not sure about that $18 price tag.
Please see photos here.
This set is so cute! I got it with rewards, so it was basically free.
1. The bag: It is adorable! The imprinted design is just perfect. The only thing I don't like is that the fabric is lighter than I had hoped. I guess I was expecting a thicker "leather" feel. The handle is a little misshapen and will have to be straightened out a bit. B
2. The tin: Probably my favorite item. I love tiny things and this just gets me. It's a pretty solid piece with a cute design. A
3. The cookies: I was annoyed by how thin they were, but then realized that they fit in my doll's hand perfectly! Annoyance gone! I love the little "baked" coloring detail on the edges. For some reason, I wish there were 4 cookies. It would feel more natural, but let's just say Allie ate one
. A4. The postcards: Cute, tiny, paper. They are a heavy cardstock. They seem more dollhouse-sized than AG-sized, but they are indeed 1/3 scale. This is a time when making them slightly larger than 1/3 would have been advantageous. B-
5: Stickers: Without a passport, not worth much. Should have included a passport with each set. C-
Unlike OP, my shortbread tin fit in the bag and it closed. It might just be a slight difference in the placement of the Velcro.
Overall, I give this set an A-, but I also didn't actually pay for it, so I'm not sure about that $18 price tag.
Please see photos here.