Joss's Volkswagen Surf Bus
Joss's Volkswagen Surf Bus is part of Joss's Collection and was released on February 24, 2020. It was available for pre-order for AG Rewards members starting February 20. It retired in January 2021. Retail cost was $650.
Bus
Light blue and white plastic surf bus. Functional black and silver wheels. Yellow, orange, and pink stripe graphics on sides of bus. Functional front doors with silver handles. Functional right side sliding door.
Requires four AA batteries. Bus measures approximately 24" × 37" × 20".
Pillows
Blanket
Sleeping Bag
Mattress
Rug
Towel
Sticker Sheets
Pot
Pan
Tongs
Vase and Flower
Laptop
Laptop Screens
Photos
Map
Magazine
Plate
Juice Can
Smoothie Bottle
Burrito
Sandwich
Parfait
Spoon
Pretzels
Bananas
Raspberries
Ice Pops
Surfboard
Pink, blue, and peach plastic surfboard. This is a recolored version of the board in Joss's Surfboard Set.
Skateboard
Rack Straps
Dog Bowl
First Aid Bag
Bandage Stickers
Ointment
Bandage Wrap
Ice Pack
Scissors
Gauze Pads
Pain Reliever
Peroxide
Surfer's Handbook
Video Projector
Requires three AAA batteries.
Chicken
Spatula
Fried Egg
Pancakes
Bacon
Cooler
Trivia
- Joss's bus was advertised with her debut as the Girl of the Year. Pamphlets, catalogs, and other promotions advertised that it would be released spring 2020.
- The Volkswagen Surf Bus is the most expensive item available for wide release from American Girl.
- American Girl previously partnered with Volkswagen for another item, the Volkswagen Beetle in Julie's Car Wash Set.
- The bus had a $50 shipping charge if purchased online to account for the size and weight of the item. With accessories, this item weighed almost 10 lbs.
- In the books, Joss's brother Liam owns the van. The projector is used in the books when Joss, Sofia, Dylan, and Nico watch their surf competition video together on the beach.
- American Girl has previously released several other items with coolers, the Picnic Goodies, Seaside Accessories, and Beach Cooler Set.
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