Barbie Dreamhouse 'better than half price' ahead of Black Friday sales

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Barbie Day to Night Dreamhouse (Image: Smyths Toys)
Barbie Day to Night Dreamhouse (Image: Smyths Toys)

Following the box office success and cultural phenomenon that was the Barbie movie in summer, there’s no doubt about what will be at the top of everyone’s Christmas list this year. And ahead of and their , Amazon has slashed the price of

Those looking to be organised and shop early this year can snap up the beloved playset - complete with slide and pool - , saving shoppers a whopping 51 per cent on the RRP. What’s more is that the set is still full price on the too, while it’s .

The stands at 43 inches tall and 41 inches wide and is ready to move in immediately, coming fully furnished with 10 customisable indoor and outdoor spaces. The grass area and pool can be placed in different spots on the first and third floors, and the slide fits in four locations, meaning little ones can truly make it feel like their own.

The three-storey includes a working elevator, party room with a DJ booth, second-story slide with a pool, balcony with a repositionable hammock swing and a puppy play area with its own pool and slide, alongside 75 accessories like guitars, food and appliances.

And the Barbie magic doesn’t stop there, either, with different soundscapes, songs and lighting options to choose from, alongside transforming furniture, like a bunk bed that folds down from the wall and a BBQ grill that reverses to reveal a dessert buffet and an entertainment centre that doubles as a pet area.

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Barbie Dreamhouse 'better than half price' ahead of Black Friday sales

On , and an overall rating of 4.5 stars from customers who say they’ve ‘barely seen’ their kids since they opened it. One said: “This big Barbie dream house is all a little girl could ever want. My girls 5and 8 have enjoyed playing with this. It is very big plays music and the loft is easily moved up and down.”

Another added: “This house is HUGE but luckily it fits neatly under the stairs. My 8 and 10 year old girls were thrilled with this and I have barely seen them since Christmas!”

Some shoppers had been apprehensive about putting it together on Christmas eve, but said it was far easier than expected, commenting: “This dollhouse is huge and perfect for my 2 year old daughter, my son also enjoys playing with it, with his super hero’s. Best part about this is that I was dreading putting it together but it was actually super easy and quick to get together. Will last forever!”

Another wrote: “We were expecting a good few hours to assemble this, however only took about an hour! Really easy too, instructions were clear and easy to follow!!”

One shopper said their’s took a month to arrive - but luckily there’s still more than 12 weeks until Christmas, so it should arrive in time if you order it in advance. They said: “May have taken a month to arrive but granddaughter delighted it's here. She is so excited to get playing with it. Great detail in all levels.”

Barbie is expected to be a best-seller this Christmas, with many youngsters keen to get their hands on merchandise from the movie, however, dollhouses in general also prove to be pretty popular year on year, and there are some more affordable options available, like this .

A similar size to the Dreamhouse, Barbies and other branded dolls will be able to make this house a home, though as accessories aren’t included, you would have to buy these separately. Alternatively, there’s this which stands 30 inches tall and comes with 13 separate accessories including a bed, hot tub, chandelier and TV.

Or you can shop the

Bethan Shufflebotham

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