As I mentioned in my previous review, for the Lilly doll, my daughter Maddie received the Hannah Montana Summertime Surf Shop. Maddie is a huge fan of the Hannah Montana television show on the Disney Channel. On the show there is a place called Rico’s Surf Shop. Now, just in time for the summer, a Hannah Montana play set, the Rico’s Summertime Surf Shop, has been released along with four, different, summertime Hannah Montana dolls. The dolls available with this set are Hannah Montana, Miley, Oliver and Lilly.
With all of the Hannah Montana gang ready to hit the beach it only seems fitting that the Hannah Montana Summertime Surf Shop would be included in this set. While other reviewers had the chance to check out the Oliver and Hannah dolls, Maddie was thrilled that we received the Lilly doll with the surf shop. In the time since we’ve received these toys to review, Maddie has played non-stop with her Hannah Montana toys. She’s already begging me for the three other dolls that would complete this set. With her birthday coming up, there’s a great possibility she’ll be receiving them!
Positives & Negatives:
Positives
-Inspires Creative Play
-Fun for Hannah fans
-Somewhat Durable
-Easy to Assemble
-Allows for solo or ensemble play
Negatives
-Sometimes falls over
-Seems to be made of flimsy materials
-Small Parts
Pricing & Availability:
The Hannah Montana Summertime Surf Shop is not that expensive. I’ve found this available at Wal-Mart. I’ve found it online at Amazon. It can also be purchased at Toys R Us. You should be able to find the Surf Shop and all of the Hannah Montana dolls at your favorite toy retailer. At Amazon, the surf shop is available for $30. Meanwhile, at Toys R Us online, the Surf Shop can be purchased for just under $21.
Requirements & Instructions:
The surf shop is easy to assemble. Your child will be able to set up the various pieces and put them together. You might have to help with some of the parts, merely because the materials have a tendency to tip over if the set isn’t put together correctly. The lights on the Tiki Hut at Rico’s Surf Shop really light up, and included in the package are batteries for this.
Overall, this is one of those toys, which does not take very long to set up. What should be noted is that there are many pieces to this set and some of them are quite small. Like the dolls, which are recommended for children six and up, the Surf Shop shouldn’t be purchased for a young child. Many of the parts present a choking hazard. Maddie is six and she was fine with the Surf Shop. Then again, she knows better than to put toys, especially small pieces, in her mouth. Since I have two other little ones, I made sure to watch them around the toys and Maddie made sure not to leave anything out when putting the toy back in its box.
Durability:
The Surf Shop isn’t nearly as durable as the Hannah Montana dolls that accompany this set. I was slightly disappointed in how flimsy the material was for part of the Tiki Hut. Dropping this toy may cause it to come apart, and the set’s tendency to fall over just adds to minor frustration levels. This is another reason why smaller children may not want to own this. While Maddie can move things around and put things together on her own, younger children may be frustrated when/if this play set were to fall over or come apart.
Ease of Use:
This toy is fairly easy to play with and Maddie had a lot of fun. Since she had a few other Hannah dolls, she was able to have Lilly play with Hannah. They ate food, went surfing and had a great time at the beach. She was able to act out many of her favorite scenes from the Hannah Montana Disney show. I really enjoyed seeing her eyes light up as she played with the Surf Shop, Lilly and the rest of her dolls. As a mom, this toy is a winner.
I just hope it’s able to withstand the length of time Maddie will want to play with it, without it falling apart. While putting the set together was easy, I’m not sure how long the set will hold up. I blame this primarily on the material (cheap plastic) that was used to make the Hannah Montana Surf Shop.
Fun Factor & Overall Appeal:
The Hannah Montana Summertime Surf Shop comes with the Tiki style bar, which is lined with real working lights. The Tiki Hut also features swing away doors. There is a removable surfboard that can be used by any of the Hannah Montana dolls your child owns. The Palm Tree and stand is located near the surfboard. Other things that come with this set include a sticker sheet, cell phone, plastic popcorn, a comb, a lounge chair, one Tiki stool, a hot dog maker with hot dogs, a drink machine, a blender, a plate of nachos, headphones, a CD player, a portable music player, three pairs of sunglasses, sunscreen and two drinking glasses.
As you can see, this Surf Set is quite comprehensive. Maddie had hours of fun with this toy and she was sad when we had to put the surf shop and her dolls away. Since Hannah Montana is so popular, this is the perfect summer gift to get your child. This is one of those fun toys that will entertain your child for an extended period of time. I highly recommend this for all young Hannah Montana fans who can handle the small parts that are included.
Bottom Line:
The Hannah Montana Summertime Surf Shop isn’t going to be suitable for every Hannah Montana fan. The older fans (six and up) will find the most enjoyment and having Hannah Montana dolls to accompany this set is a must. With dolls, a little imagination and the surf shop, your child will be able to spend many hours enjoying this toy and you’ll certainly get your money’s worth. I know that my daughter is enjoying her Surf Shop and with so many toys not suitable for children these days, it is nice to have the familiar face of Hannah Montana and Disney toys to entertain my child.
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Kassidy received her degree in Journalism in 2002. She lives in the Midwest with her husband of six years, Jason, their two little girls, Madison (6) and Emma (3), and four month old, Little J (Jason Jr.) . The couple is very excited to welcome their first son. Passions in life for Kassidy include painting, writing, being a Mommy, watching romantic comedies, and dancing.
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