Car Wash Set (retired)
Jul 14, 2012 15:29:59 GMT -5
Post by American Girl Rescue on Jul 14, 2012 15:29:59 GMT -5
Julie's Car Wash Set
Item# F0443
$350
When Julie wants to help save the eagles, she could hold a charity car wash, just as many kids did in the '70s. This set features everything Julie needs to raise money for the cause, including a 1974 Volkswagen Super Beetle car. This set includes everything Julie needs for a super fundraiser:
A 1974 Volkswagen Super Beetle car—first in line to be spiffed up! It's big enough to fit two American Girl dolls, and features lots of authentic details: sky-blue paint with a white interior, a lowered canvas top, a hood and trunk that open, plus a "radio" that plays '70s songs, a horn that honks, working headlights, rolling wheels, and an engine that "runs" at the push of a button.
Julie can "wash" the car with a yellow bucket, window washer, bottle of faux soap, and two cloth towels. Includes a "Save the Eagles Car Wash" sign to display.
Creating a VW beetle for Julie was a great idea on the part of AG. What an icon in 1970's vehicles! I love the 'car wash' theme, because how else could you market a car for dolls that are supposed to be 10-12 years old? Fabulous idea.
The car is sturdy, double-thick plastic. The tires are rubber, the axles are metal and the bottom is wooden. It's HEAVY! It weights about 25 pounds alone. The windshield is removable and the rear-view mirrors are mounted on rubber arms so they will bend and not break off. The bumpers are made the same way....a bit flexible. The steering wheel does NOT turn the front wheels....they only roll straight.
The doors do not open, but I'm sure that's to make it more sturdy and to hold up to play better. Less parts to break off. Good idea.
The seat-belts are elastic and plastic, but the plastic 'buckle' actually unbuckles so you can stretch the belt around your doll.
The sounds (from the horn, engine or radio) all come out from under the canvas, convertible-top 'boot' that's over the back. Excellent idea.
Two dolls fit easily and comfortably. Easy to use and roll. Hard to carry since it's so sturdy and heavy. We love it and are glad to add it to our Julie collection.
Now for a couple of photos -- the other reviewers seem to have added lots of photos of the car itself, so I'll just show some of the size:
Yajaira, Julie, Ivy and Zendaya play 'driving' with the Volkswagen. The height of the car is a bit short for the dolls, but you wouldn't want it any taller for the sake of moving or storing said vehicle.
Zendaya volunteered to lie down beside the Volkswagen to show you how very LONG this car is. None of the other photo angles can even begin to show the length of this vehicle -- 36" long!!
ETA: more comparison photos -- with Lanie's camper:
Item# F0443
$350
When Julie wants to help save the eagles, she could hold a charity car wash, just as many kids did in the '70s. This set features everything Julie needs to raise money for the cause, including a 1974 Volkswagen Super Beetle car. This set includes everything Julie needs for a super fundraiser:
A 1974 Volkswagen Super Beetle car—first in line to be spiffed up! It's big enough to fit two American Girl dolls, and features lots of authentic details: sky-blue paint with a white interior, a lowered canvas top, a hood and trunk that open, plus a "radio" that plays '70s songs, a horn that honks, working headlights, rolling wheels, and an engine that "runs" at the push of a button.
Julie can "wash" the car with a yellow bucket, window washer, bottle of faux soap, and two cloth towels. Includes a "Save the Eagles Car Wash" sign to display.
Creating a VW beetle for Julie was a great idea on the part of AG. What an icon in 1970's vehicles! I love the 'car wash' theme, because how else could you market a car for dolls that are supposed to be 10-12 years old? Fabulous idea.
The car is sturdy, double-thick plastic. The tires are rubber, the axles are metal and the bottom is wooden. It's HEAVY! It weights about 25 pounds alone. The windshield is removable and the rear-view mirrors are mounted on rubber arms so they will bend and not break off. The bumpers are made the same way....a bit flexible. The steering wheel does NOT turn the front wheels....they only roll straight.
The doors do not open, but I'm sure that's to make it more sturdy and to hold up to play better. Less parts to break off. Good idea.
The seat-belts are elastic and plastic, but the plastic 'buckle' actually unbuckles so you can stretch the belt around your doll.
The sounds (from the horn, engine or radio) all come out from under the canvas, convertible-top 'boot' that's over the back. Excellent idea.
Two dolls fit easily and comfortably. Easy to use and roll. Hard to carry since it's so sturdy and heavy. We love it and are glad to add it to our Julie collection.
Now for a couple of photos -- the other reviewers seem to have added lots of photos of the car itself, so I'll just show some of the size:
Yajaira, Julie, Ivy and Zendaya play 'driving' with the Volkswagen. The height of the car is a bit short for the dolls, but you wouldn't want it any taller for the sake of moving or storing said vehicle.
Zendaya volunteered to lie down beside the Volkswagen to show you how very LONG this car is. None of the other photo angles can even begin to show the length of this vehicle -- 36" long!!
ETA: more comparison photos -- with Lanie's camper:
