Pros: High quality, Durable, encourages creativity
When Mattel announced the release of the MH High School playset, I was excited that I was finally going to have the perfect setting to photograph, and display my favorite ghouls!
MOST "dream house" style playsets are quite visual, but not very functional. This set would be the exception; it is BOTH functional, and boasts tons of the eye appeal that you've come to expect from Monster High! It is loaded with iconic features from the webisodes and television specials, such as the famous hallway that is featured in the opening scene of every webisode, complete with six functional lockers, each with it's own skull lock!
The gargoyles on either side of the main entrance welcome you and your favorite ghouls to Monster High! The playset features two levels of freaky-fab play areas. The main level features the Mad Science classroom, where your ghouls can sit at their desks, and take notes while Lagoona gives her Science Fair presentation. Afterward, they can hop on over to the creepateria, and enjoy lunch, or just fang out at the table with the boo crew and catch up on the latest ghastly gossip. Out back, there is always room on the bleachers to sit and watch the casketball game, or better yet, hop on the court and BE part of the game! After the big game, join the big after party in the converted creepateria, just like real life, while Holt Hyde rocks the decks in the DJ booth upstairs! When the party is over, help the afterparty crew ready the creepateria for the next school day, and call it a night...then get ready to start the fun all over again!
The MH High School playset comes with all the parts, and accessories needed for hours upon hours of fun. It also folds down for easy storage, and a high degree of portability, so you can take it on the go, and enjoy it with friends!
Mattel recommends the playset for ages 6 and up, and I agree with that recommendation. I have found that the playset is durable, and well made enough to withstand the rigorous playtime conditions of the younger age groups. There are lots of small pieces that may be difficult to keep track of, but Mattel offers replacement parts at a reasonable price for purchase on their website, so kids should focus on having FUN with the set, NOT trying to keep tabs on every teeny weeny little piece!
I hope that should you decide to purchase this playset, that you find it to be as enjoyable as I have! Thanks for reading!