Coco: Skullectables Hacienda Playset

Hola amigos! Last November, I posted my video review of the Coco Skullectables Hacienda Playset by Mattel (which you can view HERE). I recently realized though that I never ended up writing an actual written review, which I had planned to go up the very next day! So here I am almost a year later with my full thoughts on this playset.

I love the Coco Skullectables line. I had so much fun and have so many memories collecting them last year and it bummed me out when the lineup didn't continue on! A "Series 2" and beyond would have had so much potential with all the fun, colorful and unique characters there are in the film. If you missed my original thoughts on the entire Mattel Skullectables blind bag and 3-Pack figure collection, check out my post from last fall HERE. All caught up? Moving on!

This playset is a fun and must have addition to your Skullectables collection. Not only is it perfect for play and/or display, but it also makes a nice storage container. Plus it comes with an exclusive translucent marigold colored Miguel figure, so you really can't go wrong here! This was originally available last year at Toys R Us for $19.99, but can now be found on Amazon on sale for only $13. If you never grabbed it, now's a great time.

First, check out the vibrant packaging before I bust it out! Nice graphics highlighting the different features are on the back.  

Here it is! The design is super neat with some nice details. The outside seems to be loosely based on the mansion of Ernesto de la Cruz in the land of the dead (seen HERE), with some touches inside based on the Sunrise Spectacular amphitheater. There is also something about the inside that reminds me of Ernesto's performance of "Remember Me" from early in the film, so in my mind it's kind of a hybrid of all three locations.

Its size is 10" tall x 7" wide (about 13" wide when opened up). 

Just lift up the gold toothed skull on the front of the playset to unlock! Then fold out the two sides, fold down the staircase and lift up the guitar for the full effect. Looks awesome, right? On the sides you'll notice "balconies" that act as storage compartments for 12 Skullectables, each with a peg to help the figures stand securely. The figures also look cool displayed on the steps.

Rotating dance floor! Manually turn the dial for spinning action. Here you can see Hector and Miguel preforming Un Poco Loco. ;)

Lift the white tab there on the front ledge to send a character flying out a secret trap door (or trap window?) in the back!

Here's the whole Skullectables collection displayed! Epic. There are many ways to arrange the figures—kids will have fun using their imaginations. Below I attached my original video from last year so that you can see all this in action, as well as a link to purchase on Amazon.

Let me know all your thoughts down in the comments! Did you pick this up? Which characters did you want to see in this line if the collection hadn't been cancelled?