The Mr. Christmas Blow Mold Santa Sleigh with 2 Reindeers was one of the deals available during Walmart’s Black Friday event, priced at just $100 for the complete set. I just paid $100 for just the reindeers from Mr. Christmas last month, so getting the sleigh and two reindeers together for the same price is certainly not bad.
My review is a little late because the first box I received arrived damaged. I even saw the runners broken inside the packaging. Fortunately, the 2nd box arrived in good condition, and I finally managed to set everything up.
Assembly is relatively straightforward and took me about 30 minutes. You don’t need any special tools or complicated instructions to put everything together. Once assembled, the set has a nice nostalgic Christmas charm, and I’ve seen quite a few compliments from other buyers who recently purchased it.
However, there are some compromises in the build quality. My biggest concern is the runners underneath the sleigh. They are made of relatively cheap, thin plastic and feel quite fragile. Given that I already received one set with broken runners, I’m not confident about their long-term durability. I originally planned to hang the entire setup as part of my Christmas decorations, but I decided against that idea because the runners seem too easy to snap. I wouldn’t want the whole display falling apart after being hung up.
The overall size and construction are also not quite comparable to the heavy-duty vintage blow molds. The lighting is noticeably dimmer, and the design lacks some of the character and substantial feel of older decorations. I placed the Mr. Christmas set next to my vintage Grand Venture sleigh, and the difference in quality, size, and design was immediately noticeable.
Overall, the Mr. Christmas sleigh is an acceptable purchase at $100. It looks nice, has nostalgic appeal, and offers a complete Christmas display without requiring much effort to assemble. However, the fragile runners and relatively modest construction prevent me from being overly enthusiastic. I wouldn’t call it the incredible bargain that many buyers claim it is. If you want an affordable Christmas display, it’s worth considering, but don’t expect the durability or quality of vintage blow molds.
