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Dd wants a (in my opinion) rubbish present for Christmas.

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Florencenotflo · 21/10/2021 09:02

Dd is only 5 and already doing her Christmas list. She asks for the (attached) present every time we go into the toy shop and has even asked to buy it from her own money.

I am usually quite happy for let her spend her money on things she chooses, but I think this is really rubbish! And I know it will be top of her list again this year. Our budget this year for Dd is around £100 on presents for Christmas so to spend £40 of that on one present seems daft. The reviews of it are terrible, the case is pretty flimsy (not really usable as a suitcase) and the contents are mainly paper.

But at the end of the day, she's 5, it will make her happy, do I just suck it up?

(Plus, I can now see why my parents never bought me a Mr Frosty for Christmas when I was a child, although I'm still salty about it 😂)

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Kyliealwayshadthebestdisco · 21/10/2021 09:17

Agree just get it! It’s what she wants. Still gutted about Mr Frosty lol

Londoncatshed · 21/10/2021 09:18

Been there and bought my DD really useful, in my opinion fun and clever Christmas presents. All went down well and gratefully received. However, the following year I bought the ‘trash’ on her list. Well, the excitement and thrill on her face made Christmas. Just do it! If you can afford to, it’s a wonderful privilege to see their little face light up.

We are teenage years now and the ‘trash’ list gets very expensive!

Cindi85 · 21/10/2021 09:18

BUT wait until nearer the time, just in case.

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FrangipaniBlue · 21/10/2021 09:19

I agree with other suggestions about trying to see if you can find an actual Disney princess themed case and buy things to go in it yourself.

I can see she would get HOURS of imaginative play out of it so I would definitely look to buy it or a similar alternative!

Mumdiva99 · 21/10/2021 09:19

We need a Mr Frosty support thread....

The correct answer is let her have it. But....there are a few things I have said no to over the years.

Last year I finally gave in to the Mouse Trap request. He played it once and said it wasn't as good as he thought it would be!!! I gave in because of Mr Frosty scars.....

Iggly · 21/10/2021 09:21

My dd had one of those and loved it for a long time!!! At least see if you can find a cheaper or second hand version

EdmontinaDonsAutumnalHues · 21/10/2021 09:22

I wouldn’t wait. Not this year. She’s not going to be impressed with an explanation involving cargo ships stuck outside ports, or 90% of couriers off sick …

Buy it today while it’s still available.

daytripper28 · 21/10/2021 09:22

@TopCatsTopHat

Grin Grin Grin

ps OP - I'd get it for her ....

selflove · 21/10/2021 09:23

My kids always get their "most desperately wanted" present, regardless of if I think it's tat. It's keeping the magic alive and watching the joy on the their faces.

Idontgiveagriffindamn · 21/10/2021 09:23

@Glitterybug

It wouldn't be my top choice but don't you remember how gutted you were at the time to not get a mr frosty? This is her mr frosty.
Exactly this. It’s what she wants do is get her it
Brusca · 21/10/2021 09:24

This is the sort of thing we used to ask ds's grandparents to buy. It meant ds got the thing he thought he really wanted, we didn't have to buy it, and the grandparents got the joy of seeing him opening the thing he really really wanted.

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Florencenotflo · 21/10/2021 09:24

Ah you buggers, I was expecting loads of replies talking me out of it! Ok, I think we'll get it then.

@Jujujuly We saw a small pink suitcase in Matalan which I mentioned to Dd about having instead, but she wasn't fussed. I think it's the princess but that makes it attractive.

@Cantstopthewaves ah no! I'd spent the last 27 years hoping he was shit 😂 I might buy myself one!

@TopCatsTopHat you're more on my wavelength.

@selflove yeah I think you're right.

Damn... more pink plastic shit it is then 😂

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TokyoTen · 21/10/2021 09:24

I'd buy it if thats what she really wants. Its perfect for a sleepover etc

WholeClassKeptIn · 21/10/2021 09:25

Id get it. We always get one present which they desperateky want and theres been years Ive tried to talk them out of it (chocolate coin maker memorably one year. But they loved it for a few weeks and then it was passed on. But they were so hapoy to have had it!)

Blossomandbee · 21/10/2021 09:27

I would buy it definitely. Most toys and toy sets are overpriced or not worth the money, why waste money on something she doesn't want when she has her heart set on that?
Also keep an eye on it as it might go on offer before Christmas!

WholeClassKeptIn · 21/10/2021 09:27

I used to refuse or buy something "similar but not quite the same" but it really isn't the same for them of there's soemthing they love.

Tbh what mainly worked for us was not watching tv with adverts and we didnt really go in toy shops very often (couple of times a year maybe?) So shielded from the marketting machine rather than expecting a small child to be able to see past it.

SatsumaPumpkinFace · 21/10/2021 09:27

Definitely get it.

I'm another one still bitter about my lack of Mr. Frosty 😡 Why are there so many of us??

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Florencenotflo · 21/10/2021 09:27

@Brusca unfortunately I have very sensible and considerate in laws and parents. My parents give my kids a small token present and put money in their bank accounts.

My in laws have offered to buy us an annual pass to a local attraction that the kids love.

My Auntie would have been the one to buy this but I didn't put it on the list I gave her because I still wasn't sure, but she has already finished her Christmas shopping (yes really). Fear not, she certainly fulfils the quota of plastic, fun presents for all of us.

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dancinfeet · 21/10/2021 09:28

I would get her a small real suitcase in pink instead of the plastic one, and get some lovely accessories to go in it that are along the same lines but better quality than the ones in that one.

Geamhradh · 21/10/2021 09:28

It's rubbish. It's pink plastic tat.
And it will make her feel like the luckiest little girl on the planet.

Someaddedsugar · 21/10/2021 09:28

@Florencenotflo I'm having a similar internal debate over a present DS would like.

I'd recommend waiting for Black Friday as you might get it for cheaper?

SprayedWithDettol · 21/10/2021 09:28

Let her have her heart’s desire. At 5 value for money isn’t a concept they will understand. A put together version as suggested, whilst eminently sensible, is not going to cut it.

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Florencenotflo · 21/10/2021 09:29

@SatsumaPumpkinFace I'm thinking of starting a support group 💗

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ImustLearn2Cook · 21/10/2021 09:29

My dd wanted this puff thing (I can’t remember exactly what it was). It was a bit pricey for what it was and I could tell it wouldn’t live up to how it was marketed/advertised. I eventually bought it for her when it was on sale.

Dd was very excited and happy. After removing it from the packaging and getting to use it she was disappointed. It was not as good as the advertising promised.

So, this was a valuable lesson. We discussed it and I explained that sometimes advertising tries to make something look better than it actually is because they want people to buy it and make them lots of money.

Now she doesn’t fall for that marketing ploy.

@Florencenotflo Maybe show her some better quality suitcases designed for children to compare them to the one she wants. She might change her mind, or she might not. If you do get it for her she might come to realise that it isn’t really that awesome and learn the value of quality over cheaply made pretty looking things that don’t last.

Geamhradh · 21/10/2021 09:29

My mum thought Sindy dolls and clothes were rubbish and not worth it and instead I got a generic dressing up doll and generic clothes which didn't fit it properly.
That's my Mr. Frosty moment.