I have been eyeballing this play set all year and finally it went on sale for 50% off. Thank goodness I woke up at 4am Saturday and happened to check my email to see that Toys R Us was having a 6am doorbuster sale on all LIV stuff. I wanted this and Sophie's scooter, but they didn't have that. I grabbed like 7 other LIV items but I edited myself and put them back. Okay, I kept the My Nature Daniela doll, but c'mon, it was half price.
Some of the reviews online say that this is too small, flimsy and stuff doesn't work. I disagree. It's a good size even for a Barbie, made of sturdy material and I had no problem with the roof, hammock or seating.
Look at all that stuff! I will probably modify the structure, make it more urban loft instead of country cabin, but overall, I love it. My version doesn't have the same paint job as the box does, but promo photos for LIV stuff rarely match the item. Even so, I'm happy that my countertops are all white instead of tan. My sink and pots are also copper instead of rust like the prototype.
I wont be using any of the stickers and will change the background card stock to something else. If I'm feeling really adventurous, I may even install some cabinets!
UPDATE: 12/21/11
I love this thing so much, but I'm still determining what I'm going to do with it. I don't have much room, but it's a nice set and I want to have it out on display. I have found that if I leave it in a square shape it fits perfectly on top of my rolling accessories cart. Right now it's being occupied by my "worker dolls," Jake and Tasha. I call them workers because I use them to test sets and accessories and I also carry them around when I'm "trying" to make clothes and hats. This could be their at work lounge or part of a studio apartment. I don't pay them much so they cant afford a one bedroom. They are not a couple, just co-workers.
I took off the roof, turned it upside down and placed the sleeping bag on top of it to make it a lounger. Next I'll tackle that pink wall and put in a back splash.
Shucks! I have been eyeing that set for a while now! I missed the door buster sale! I am on the look out for it at the last minute. I know they will have another just before Christmas. Great purchase
ReplyDeleteHello from Spain: I love furniture about Liv. Very goog set. Great purchase and follow in contact of blog blog
ReplyDeleteHi Chyna. I just got another email that they are having the sale again starting tomorrow at 6am. Dont miss out!
ReplyDeleteLIV makes the best stuff, Marta. Too bad it's not available in Spain.
ReplyDeleteHello again: you are right that little that I bought of the Liv is far better that the one of the Barbies. What luck you have that way. We follow in contact
ReplyDeletewhoo hoo, I was able to get my set for $19.00 on sale with a five dollar off coupon. Go ME! Thanks for the info :D
ReplyDeleteYOU SCORED! I have kinda been watching this too!
ReplyDeleteI bought this set last year when Walmart had them on clearance for $12. I wish I had known you guys then. They had tons of them. I love it. I've only used it once, but I think you just gave me an idea that maybe Rod and Danielle need to get away from all that wedding planning and go relax at his cabin. Can't wait to see what you do with it.
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome Chynadoll. Hope you are enjoying it as much as I am.
ReplyDeleteHey Ms. Leo, I think it is my favorite play set so far, and I don't even cook!
Wow, Vanessa, $12! Shoot, I wish that I had been collecting back then. I would have gotten two!
Target has this cabin on clearance for $10.98! You can also get it at Target.com for that price, too. They have LIV dolls on clearance for $4 - $7. I just bought 4 of them and the shipping was only $6. Love what you've done with it so far. Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteVaness, OMG, I have that app that tells you what stuff costs at other stores and I never remember to use it! It's sold out at that price now. I would have gotten another one just to mess with it.
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