Trunk (RETIRED)

I got this trunk in in December 2007, so it is a Mattel version. I have never seen another version but no matter as I am very pleased with the trunk I have. The trunk itself is sturdy and well-made, and like Molly's retired trunk it is heavy to lug around. It's definitely a challenge for an 8 year old to carry! I was disappointed that the clothing rod does not slide out like the one on our retired Molly's trunk. I don't know if the rod slid out in past versions of this trunk but I was assuming they all did, and I miss that nice feature. So for not having that nice design feature, I'd give this trunk an A-. It is otherwise a fabulous storage piece, and so classy-looking. While it might not hold a large Samantha collection, it holds my complete and then some Addy collection perfectly. However, it is an expensive piece, so it might be worth your while to search for used ones on eBay (keeping in mind that it is a heavy item and appropriate shipping will have to be factored in), or to buy a knock-off version.