Washday Set (retired)
Sept 24, 2010 10:49:34 GMT -5
Post by arlsdimples on Sept 24, 2010 10:49:34 GMT -5
I just received this set today and I have to say that I absolutely love it. I have looked at it in the store off and on since it was released but not as closely as I would have liked to. I have always liked it which is funny to me because I view laundry as an unending nightmare.
I think the pieces are actually nicely made and sturdy. I do as a collector wish the drying rack was wood, but believe it would not hold up as well for the target age group. I could definitely see my own daughter breaking it when she was 8 or 9. It would have been neat to have the ironing board in metal also. We have DH's grandmothers ironing board from the time period. The thing is a monster and very heavy. I do wish the ironing board folded up but as I don't fold my own (too awkward and heavy) I guess I am fine leaving this out as well. It still looks very nice and is sturdy.
The box of soap is......a box. The basket is nice but as others have mentioned you could probably get something similar at a craft store. I like the towels for little extras and am actually impressed with the apron. I love the buttons and little pocket. I see it more on Ruthie than Kit though. The iron would be cuter with a cord, but it is still cute. It seems to be made of both plastic and metal.
Now as for the washer I have to disagree with most people on this. It is NOT all plastic! It looks like it is but it's not. The base, legs and pole going up the side are absolutely metal. The tub, agitator and wringer, plus a few other little details are plastic. If you don't believe me take a magnet to it. I don't believe I have ever seen a magnet stick to plastic. It does appear to be plastic, but those parts give the piece weight are cooler to the touch and I did the magnet test on them. I love that the agitator moves and the wringer works.
Overall I think this is a very cute set and very unique. It will be interesting to see what happens to it on the secondary market once it is gone for good. I do have to say that I am very happy I was able to get it on sale.
I think the pieces are actually nicely made and sturdy. I do as a collector wish the drying rack was wood, but believe it would not hold up as well for the target age group. I could definitely see my own daughter breaking it when she was 8 or 9. It would have been neat to have the ironing board in metal also. We have DH's grandmothers ironing board from the time period. The thing is a monster and very heavy. I do wish the ironing board folded up but as I don't fold my own (too awkward and heavy) I guess I am fine leaving this out as well. It still looks very nice and is sturdy.
The box of soap is......a box. The basket is nice but as others have mentioned you could probably get something similar at a craft store. I like the towels for little extras and am actually impressed with the apron. I love the buttons and little pocket. I see it more on Ruthie than Kit though. The iron would be cuter with a cord, but it is still cute. It seems to be made of both plastic and metal.
Now as for the washer I have to disagree with most people on this. It is NOT all plastic! It looks like it is but it's not. The base, legs and pole going up the side are absolutely metal. The tub, agitator and wringer, plus a few other little details are plastic. If you don't believe me take a magnet to it. I don't believe I have ever seen a magnet stick to plastic. It does appear to be plastic, but those parts give the piece weight are cooler to the touch and I did the magnet test on them. I love that the agitator moves and the wringer works.
Overall I think this is a very cute set and very unique. It will be interesting to see what happens to it on the secondary market once it is gone for good. I do have to say that I am very happy I was able to get it on sale.