Sleepover Accessories (2011-2015)
Sept 9, 2011 21:40:46 GMT -5
Post by Aaryana on Sept 9, 2011 21:40:46 GMT -5
From the American Girl site:
Sleepover Accessories
Item# W0585
Make it a doll-lightful night! These party starters are guaranteed to keep her friends giggling:
A doll-sized Apples to Apples® Junior game box with 105 playing cards and game instructions
A mini version of American Girl® magazine
A mini Snooze-a-Palooza! book filled with slumber-party ideas
Make-believe snacks: a bowl of popcorn and two fruit-punch drinks
$28
Honestly, this set is ridiculously overpriced, but I couldn't resist the wee Apples to Apples game. The game itself is great. It's a complete mini version with the correct number of cards to play, etc. I'd love to see AG release more mini games, in fact. Game: A+
THe mini magazine is exactly the same as the version that currently comes in orders that you can put together yourself, though it is bound a little nicer and does have a few extra pages. It also feels like a magazine, versus cardstock paper. Cute, but I would've liked it better if it was a version I didn't already have. Mini mag: B
The Snooze-a-palooza book is cute, but I already have two. One from a different set and one that I got in an e-bay lot of mini books. Come on, AG, release a new one. Book: B
The snacks are fun! I'm a sucker for dolly sized food, so between the snacks and the game, this set was a must have for me. The popcorn is a little better textured and painted in real life than it appears in AG stock photos. Just anotherfail reason why they should hire Syd to do their photography. The popcorn does not come out of the bowl (of course). It does seem a bit small, like a single serving size instead of a big bowl for several girls to share. I will probably be ordering some replacement pieces to have enough to go around. The drinks are really cute. I love the ice cube and straw detail. Snacks: A
Now, for the pictures.
Whole set
Apples to Apples Junior
Magazine and Book
Drink
Popcorn
Final overall grade: B. Overall the pieces are fine, the quality is great (especially the game), and I generally like them. But, $28 is steep for a mini game, which is the main reason I wanted the set. If this set were a wee bit less expensive, or included things I didn't have already instead of things I do, or had maybe an extra item, I wouldn't mind the price so much, but that is what drives my grading down from an A. Any one of those would've raised the grade a bit. It's a cute set, and I do like to set up sleepover scenes, so I think it will have great play value around here.
If anyone has questions about the set or would like more pictures, feel free to PM me. Please keep in mind I am in medical school, so I will try my best to answer within 48 hours, but that might not happen.
Sleepover Accessories
Item# W0585
Make it a doll-lightful night! These party starters are guaranteed to keep her friends giggling:
A doll-sized Apples to Apples® Junior game box with 105 playing cards and game instructions
A mini version of American Girl® magazine
A mini Snooze-a-Palooza! book filled with slumber-party ideas
Make-believe snacks: a bowl of popcorn and two fruit-punch drinks
$28
Honestly, this set is ridiculously overpriced, but I couldn't resist the wee Apples to Apples game. The game itself is great. It's a complete mini version with the correct number of cards to play, etc. I'd love to see AG release more mini games, in fact. Game: A+
THe mini magazine is exactly the same as the version that currently comes in orders that you can put together yourself, though it is bound a little nicer and does have a few extra pages. It also feels like a magazine, versus cardstock paper. Cute, but I would've liked it better if it was a version I didn't already have. Mini mag: B
The Snooze-a-palooza book is cute, but I already have two. One from a different set and one that I got in an e-bay lot of mini books. Come on, AG, release a new one. Book: B
The snacks are fun! I'm a sucker for dolly sized food, so between the snacks and the game, this set was a must have for me. The popcorn is a little better textured and painted in real life than it appears in AG stock photos. Just another
Now, for the pictures.
Whole set
Apples to Apples Junior
Magazine and Book
Drink
Popcorn
Final overall grade: B. Overall the pieces are fine, the quality is great (especially the game), and I generally like them. But, $28 is steep for a mini game, which is the main reason I wanted the set. If this set were a wee bit less expensive, or included things I didn't have already instead of things I do, or had maybe an extra item, I wouldn't mind the price so much, but that is what drives my grading down from an A. Any one of those would've raised the grade a bit. It's a cute set, and I do like to set up sleepover scenes, so I think it will have great play value around here.
If anyone has questions about the set or would like more pictures, feel free to PM me. Please keep in mind I am in medical school, so I will try my best to answer within 48 hours, but that might not happen.
