The first ones we got were fabulous, the ones this season cheap, arms not attached, broken in 6 months. Please advise if these are the same?
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The first one I purchased this season seemed to be fine. I liked it so much I ordered another one, the second one was at a much lower price than the first one, which disappointed me. When I was ready to put them away for the season, I noticed that one of them had arms that were completely deflated. I don't know which one it was, but I am sure this one will be completely unusable. That was disappointing.
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Yes these are the same as you just described. I had two a couple years ago and they were made so much better. These are really cheap!
1064244
We absolutely loved ours.... but they didn't even last 6 months for us... weeks. Due to our experience I wouldn't suggest spending the money on them.
1064245
That is exactly what happened to us, within the first couple of hours. Would not buy again or recommend.
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I have really liked mine. Much better quality than the cheaper ones they replaced. I've had them over 6 months now.
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And I agree they are flimsy. If you buy these, be sure to order some extra arms.
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We've had ours 6 months now and they are holding up so far. For the price we paid, I think they are a better deal then buying them from Sears. They were outrageously expensive.
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Hi DaleAs far as I know there was/is only one version figure. I understand that there are a number of complaints about a fault with the arms so if there is a reissue it may be that the arm problem has been addressed. The one I purchased is still in the box so I don't know if the arms do break or not.
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I have had mine (original version) since Feb 2014...I've never had an issue of losing a part or breaking...they still work just fine. I may try the new version just because they say it's softer. I do have one the kinda hurts a bit. But one out of three ain't bad!
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OK, now I can respond. My daughter in law reminded me we gave these to each of our two youngest...9 and 13. They've had them for two years. Her remarks are...very well made. Much superior to the cheaper ones. Never rattled or felt unstable. Very smooth ride. Kids don't feel shaken or bounced. Very, very sturdy. Kent O.
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They seem a LITTLE tougher than the store ones, or at least some of them. But I would not count on using them for more than a couple of seasons. Pat of the issue is that plastic breaks down in sunlight. Well if you raise plants in them ..unless you sre doing mushrooms, there is light.
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They are stiff. I don't know if they are the same as those you are familiar with though. They do not snap together, so beware!
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Yes, actually. I had mine for 2 years but I would let it slam shut when I was done talking and it eventually broke. I liked the quality of the sound so much that I bought another and now I gently close it when finished talking. Sounds like yours may have broken as well? I think they will last a very long time as long as I take care when closing the little arm.
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I don't think they are cheaply made. Mine have been fine for the couple of years I've had them.
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we really had good luck with ours. One was broken, but that human error. Take your time and be careful and they will bring you a TON of joy. We will be buying them again. It was a great time.
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I bought them 2 summers ago. They are in the trash now. At the time they were the newest on the market, so I'm not sure if there are newer ones now or not.
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I bought them the last two Christmas seasons. What was wrong with packaging and when did you last buy them? I never noticed anything differnt about the package. The tartlets are delicate, the box is as well
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Mine are fine. I've only had them for a few months but the handles look like they did when they were new. I don't put mine in the dishwasher very often and that might be why they are coming apart on them if they put them in the dishwasher.
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Yes I had the same problem we just purchased another one. They don't seem to last through more than one season.
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yes they were not just like the one in the set. here is a link to the set of people I bought. Kid Kraft professional doll set they have flexible arms and legs. http://www.overstock.com/Sports-Toys/KidKraft-Professional-Doll-Set/8540750/product.html