Barbie Happy Family Volvo V70 Station Wagon

by Mattel

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• ASIN: B000096PLS
• Manufacturer recommended age: 10 years and up
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #248,580 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (28 customer reviews)

Product Description

Editorial Review

This is what Barbie's "happy family" looks like: a gorgeous couple, charming tots, and a well-trained dog, tooling around the 'burbs in a Volvo wagon. Whether they are on their way to a family picnic, or a road trip (provisions for both are included), Barbie's family is almost irritatingly model. Still, the 19-inch, powder blue V-70 is a good investment for Barbie fans. Its full of cargo (two car-seats, toys, cooler, suitcase, traveling essentials, etc.), and has a number of movable play features, such as rearview mirrors, seatbelts, gas tank door, collapsing back seat, and hatchback door. No dolls are included (though one of the car-seats makes lullaby and baby sounds), so kids can pick dolls that define their own "happy family." Three, "AG 13" button cell batteries are included, but will need replacing. Warning: Choking hazard due to small parts; not for kids under 3 years. Diane Beall

Product Description

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Too hard to get dolls in!, January 18, 2004

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Joey & G's Mommy "Jill" (NJ United States) - See all my reviews

= Durability:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:2.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:1.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Barbie Happy Family Volvo V70 Station Wagon (Toy)

I usually rely heavily on the Amazon reviews before making toy purchases. This time, however I did not listen and should have. I read the reviews about how hard it was to get dolls in and out and said to myself "How Hard can it be?" Well, Its nearly impossible!! My hands were twisted in so many different directions I couldnt beleive they actually put this out on the market. I bought this for my 3 year old son because he loves dolls and dollhouses. I will say that despite him having to call me every time he wants to change seating arrangements, he still does enjoy the car once everyone is in. (Sometimes its 20 minutes before I can get everyone in). My advice is to get a convertible or something else and pass on this one. (Unless you like whining and scratched up hands)

20 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars GOOD BARBIE CAR ONLY ONE FAULT, August 14, 2004

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R. Holeman "rosemarie93" (seattle area) - See all my reviews
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= Durability:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:4.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Barbie Happy Family Volvo V70 Station Wagon (Toy)

THE BACK SEAT DOES NOT STAY UP/IF YOU CUT THE RUBBERBAND THAT IT COMES WITH/YOU BACK SEAT WILL NOT STAY UP

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars I wouldn't recommend this toy, November 26, 2003

By A Customer

= Durability:2.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:2.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:3.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Barbie Happy Family Volvo V70 Station Wagon (Toy)

I purchased two Happy Families for my girls to play with. I purchased the nursery and I purchased a living room as well. I loved the look of the Volvo and purchased two. Well, it takes a Houdini to get the dolls into the car. Cute idea, poor engineering. I agree with the other reviewer who suggested a larger, more open car. I just wish Mattel made a car with the children's car seats and adult seat belts that was easier to play with. I am returning the other Volvo I purchased.