Winter Outfit (Slicker&RainHat, Umbrella&Galoshes)(retired)
Aug 5, 2010 18:59:54 GMT -5
Post by kitkittredge on Aug 5, 2010 18:59:54 GMT -5
Mattel Winter Outfit:
This outfit was purchased Winter 2008. It arrives with four pieces:
Slicker: The slicker is yellow, and is made of a stiff fabric that represents water-resistant materiel. There are faux buckles on each sleeve, matching the ones on the rain boots, and two pockets in front. The slicker fastens with three snaps in front, and reaches mid-thigh. Nothing special, but will work for any doll from Molly to modern. A
Hat from the back
Hat: The hat is made of the same materiel as the slicker. The brim is shorter on one side than on the other. The hat fits tightly, and will mess the doll's hair. Nice addition, but could be a bit bigger. C+
Boots: Contrary to what the store description above says, these rain boots do not have zippers. Instead, they can be fastened with velcro in the back. These boots are made of similar materiel as the rest of the outfit, if not the same, but are red. There are faux buckles around the ankle. I have not had a problem with staining. Overall, the materiel used is too thin to be accurate rain boots, and a zipper would have been better than the velcro used for fastening. B-
Overall: Though this outfit would undoubtedly not last more than 10 minutes in any form of wet weather, I like the classic timing of it, and that you can put it on any doll from the 1940's on without making it look too out of place. If you happen to catch it on eBay or craigslist, I suggest snatch it up: if it's priced under $20. B
This outfit was purchased Winter 2008. It arrives with four pieces:
Slicker: The slicker is yellow, and is made of a stiff fabric that represents water-resistant materiel. There are faux buckles on each sleeve, matching the ones on the rain boots, and two pockets in front. The slicker fastens with three snaps in front, and reaches mid-thigh. Nothing special, but will work for any doll from Molly to modern. A
Hat from the back
Hat: The hat is made of the same materiel as the slicker. The brim is shorter on one side than on the other. The hat fits tightly, and will mess the doll's hair. Nice addition, but could be a bit bigger. C+
Boots: Contrary to what the store description above says, these rain boots do not have zippers. Instead, they can be fastened with velcro in the back. These boots are made of similar materiel as the rest of the outfit, if not the same, but are red. There are faux buckles around the ankle. I have not had a problem with staining. Overall, the materiel used is too thin to be accurate rain boots, and a zipper would have been better than the velcro used for fastening. B-
Overall: Though this outfit would undoubtedly not last more than 10 minutes in any form of wet weather, I like the classic timing of it, and that you can put it on any doll from the 1940's on without making it look too out of place. If you happen to catch it on eBay or craigslist, I suggest snatch it up: if it's priced under $20. B
