Aeromax Cheerleader Costume

Note:  Will be available for purchase April 1, 2009.

Manufacturer:Aeromax
Recommended Age: 4 years - 8 years
Retail Price: $37.95
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On the web:www.aeromaxtoys.com

WTS Rating:


(5 out of 5 stars)

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SUMMARY
The Aeromax Cheerleader Costume is a five piece dress up package that includes a one piece dress, matching briefs, two pom poms and a hair decoration.  The costume is 100% Polyester (with the exception of the decoration) and is machine washable.  The Cheerleader Costumes come in multiple color variations from red, white and blue to purple and gold.

 

INDIVIDUAL CATEGORY RATINGS

EASE OF USE
Easy enough for our young testers to get it on themselves – always a plus when it comes to a costume!  Even one of the younger girls was able to put the costume on over her clothing just for fun!  Moms had to help a little bit with the hair elastics, but this would have to be expected.
DURABILITY
One word – WASHABLE!  When it comes to dress-up, this word is music to our Mom’s ears.  Kids play hard in their costumes and who’s to stop them?  The stitching appears tight and hems are well sewn.  The pom poms are not your every day plastic mess, but rather some interesting and well-made fabric pom poms that will attach to your child’s wrist so you don’t lose them!  The hair elastic is like any other you would purchase – but, it matches the whole ensemble!
VISUAL APPEAL
Very cute!  We always think our little cheerleaders look cute – but these costumes really look authentic.  While they’re made for play, they really do look like the real thing – and this was something everyone had to admire.  The appropriately embellished top along with the perfectly pleated skirt (all one piece – but almost looks like two), give this cheerleader costume spunk!
FUNCTIONALITY
Anything that is used for imaginative or pretend play must be functional – and our reviewers agreed that this costume is definitely a functional one!  From the easy to put on dress to the practical fabric pom poms and hair elastic, this has functional written all over it.
COST EFFICIENCY
Yes, they’re going to be a bit pricy.  A little on the higher end of what our panel says they like to spend on dress up.  They said for about $10 - $15 less the costume would be a no-brainer for the dress up trunk – but at this price point, they would likely shop around.  The panel did concur that they liked the added bonus of the hair elastic and well-made fabric pom poms which would keep this product in contention for purchase.

ORIGINALITY

Cheerleaders have been around for a while – so, the concept is not new; however, comfortable and washable dress-up is certainly innovative.  Of course, as we noted before, our Mom’s loved the aspect of washability, as well as the fabric pom poms and hair elastic.
OVERALL RATING

Rah-rah, sis-boom-bah!  Another great costume is going to be on the market – the Aeromax Cheerleader will have to fight for position within the licensed cheerleader costume category (movie and team), but with the apparent durability and obvious visual appeal the costume should be a success!