You have to be living under a rock to not know who Hannah Montana is. Of course, if you’re like me you’re living a happy existence under that rock, but that’s for another day and another article. We recently received a batch of Hannah Montana Summertime toys for review. You can find the reviews of Oliver and Lilly, as well as Rico’s Surf Shop through their respective links. This is our last of the huge summer line of Hannah toys for review. Surprisingly enough, it is also my least favorite of the bunch.
The other Summertime dolls showed amazing attention to detail and though I was not a fan of the show, series, or even Hannah Montana, I was impressed with the dolls as a whole. Now, I will admit that there is plenty of detail put into the Hannah doll. However, the doll does not particularly look like Hannah at all. That is, unless, of course, you are going solely on the blonde hair thing, which if you are, then they look like twins! Regardless of my distaste for Hannah and this particular doll, chances are, your kids will love her if they are Hannah fans.
Positives & Negatives:
Positives
-Realistic
-Inspires Creative Play
-Doll is Durable
-One of a Set, So Multiple Additions are Available
-Comes with Multiple Accessories
-Well Made
-Lots of Detail
Negatives
-Has Small Parts, so may not be good for Younger Children
-Doesn’t Look like Hannah Montana when compared to the other Dolls
-Clothing and Accessories Appear Flimsy
Pricing & Availability:
Considering this is one of the most popular series for younger children in recent years, I am going to guess that you should be able to find Hannah and her friends at most major (and minor) stores that sell toys this summer. This is set to be one of the hottest toys of the summer, so you shouldn’t have a problem finding it online or offline. If you are planning to shop online, Amazon has this doll for around $11 with free shipping on orders over $25. This is especially convenient if you’re planning to purchase the set of dolls, or the Surf Shop in addition to Hannah.
Requirements & Instructions:
The great thing about buying dolls is that as a parent your job is about as minimal as it gets. All you should have to do is take the doll and associated accessories out of the box and let your kids have at her. This is a great creative toy, so your child shouldn’t need any help from you, unless you want to offer some help or you decide to sit down to play with them and Hannah. Otherwise, they should be able to run fine with this on their own. Your child will be able to put Hannah in a number of settings, based on the play/scenario they are wishing to achieve. Of course, Rico’s Surf Shop would be one of the most popular options, if you choose to pick that up along with the dolls.
Durability:
While the doll itself is quite durable, there are some issues here that need to be discussed. If you have a younger child, under the recommended age of six, you should avoid buying this Hannah doll. There are numerous small pieces and if your child doesn’t swallow them, there is a good chance that they will lose the pieces. Unfortunately many of these pieces are not durable at all, so if Hannah’s bangle bracelet ends up on the floor, you could step on it and ruin it without even knowing it was under your feet.
Older brothers could definitely ruin Hannah’s outfit, as well. The belt that is attached to the shirt could easily be ripped off, the shirt itself is a more flimsy material, and the pants (which are not the same length on both legs) are rather soft in the material department, too. This is probably the most disappointing part of this doll. As a parent, you want your child to end up with a realistic, money-worthy representation of your child’s favorite Disney star. Unfortunately, this Hannah doll doesn’t hit the mark where it should. Of course, the good news is that there are numerous other Hannah dolls to choose.
Ease of Use:
Hannah is just a regular doll. If you’ve seen a Barbie you know just what to expect because it’s just about the same thing. Your child shouldn’t need any help thinking of ways to enjoy this doll. She would make a perfect addition to play at the beach, around the pool, or in any summer setting. She has all the necessary rock star gear with her, as well, so she will be suitable for indoor play and in any concert setting that your child can dream up.
Fun Factor & Overall Appeal:
The Hannah Montana Summertime doll is dressed in a sky blue, dual layered tank top with ruffled edges at the bottom. The tank top has an attached, gaudy, brown belt. The design on the shirt has a guitar, butterflies, and flower petals, with the words “Secret Pop Star” written on it. She’s also wearing a pair of white, sparkly hot pants, matching sky blue heeled sandals with straps, two silver bangle bracelets, and silver hoop earrings.
Hannah comes with a guitar (of course) with an over the neck strap, a hairbrush, a purse, flower sunglasses, and stickers. There are plenty of accessories, so your child should have a lot of fun dressing her up and having Hannah perform for her friends. Your child might not have as much fun playing with Hannah Montana as she might with the other dolls in this set, merely because she doesn’t look that much like Hannah. If your child is over six and a fan of the show, she might be able to overlook the flaws and still have fun with this doll. I just wish that the quality here was as good as the other dolls in this series.
Being that Hannah is the favorite character in the series for most girls, it seems like Hannah would have been made with the most attention paid to detail. The girls I had review this doll were mildly disappointed that Hannah did not look as realistic as Oliver. They had fun playing with her, but it was obvious by their immediate reaction that they enjoyed the realism that the other Hannah dolls have in comparison to this one.
Bottom Line:
When it comes to an inexpensive toy, this Hannah Montana doll isn’t so bad. It’s not the best doll I have seen and it’s certainly not the best Hannah Montana doll in the bunch, but it has its good qualities. There are loads of accessories for your kids to play with and the addition of the other dolls and the Surf Shop will remove the obviousness of Hannah’s flaws. Despite its misgivings, this toy is recommended.
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Ashtyn is in her early 30s. She is a mother, writer, college student, and music lover. Ashtyn has had a successful career as a writer since 2003. She turned to blogging in 2005. Ashtyn attends Wright State where she is getting a degree in Psychology. She has extensive knowledge in SEO and Social Media Development.
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