Barbie The Great Horse Chase Tornado Interactive Horse HXJ42

Tornado: Barbie The Great Horse Chase HXJ42 is an interactive toy horse with sounds, music and movement features. It responds to actions such as pulling its tassels, pressing the saddle gem, bowing and petting its head, with grooming and pretend-care accessories for storytelling play.

At a glance

Pulling the tassels activates a dance, while pressing the saddle gem plays songs inspired by the show.
Petting the horse's head makes its eyes close and triggers a neigh. Bowing activates cheer sounds.
Grooming and storytelling accessories are described as including a comb, hair clips, extensions, gems, trophy and food pieces.
The listing recommends the toy for children aged 3 and up.

Price

£33.00Save 34%

Reference price: ~~£49.99~~

Price checked: 14 Nov 2026

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Pros and cons

Pros

Several distinct actions trigger sounds or movement, offering varied prompts for imaginative play.
Grooming and pretend-feeding accessories support play beyond the electronic responses.
Customer feedback describes the horse as appealing, well-made and supplied with plenty of accessories.

Cons

The horse requires three LR44 batteries for its sound and interactive features, although the listing says they are included.
Barbie dolls for riding and recreating scenes are sold separately.

Technical specifications

17 specifications

Identity
Brand	Barbie
Model	HXJ42
Character	Tornado, Barbie's Horse
Recommended age	36 months - 12 years

Play and operation
Sound feature	Sound
Sound and interaction claims	20+ sounds
Assembly required	No
Batteries	3 LR44 batteries required. (included)
Number of players	1
Play location	Floor
Intended use	Imaginative play, storytelling, role-playing, interactive entertainment
Indoor or outdoor use	Indoor

Materials and contents
Material	Plastic
Number of pieces	13
Included components	Toy

Dimensions and installation
Dimensions listed	8.1 x 26.1 x 30.2 centimetres
Weight listed	1.12 Pounds

What to know before buying

Listing details to confirm

The product details list 13 pieces, while the feature text names a range of accessories without providing a complete item-by-item package inventory. The exact accessory set should be checked on the selected listing. The stated dimensions and weight are listing specifications, not independently measured.

What’s in the box

Included

Toy

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Children aged 3 and up who enjoy Barbie-themed pretend play and toy horses.
Buyers looking for an interactive horse with sound responses, dance actions and grooming accessories.
Play involving showtime, pretend care and storytelling, especially alongside Barbie dolls already owned.

Less suited to

Buyers seeking a horse toy that works without batteries or sound features.
Anyone expecting a Barbie doll to be included with the horse.

Barbie The Great Horse Chase Tornado Interactive Horse HXJ42 · photo 2 — Additional product photo 2

Customer reviews on Amazon

4.8 / 5 · 2,553 ratings

5 stars86%86%
4 stars10%10%
3 stars3%3%
2 stars0%0%
1 star1%1%

Customer feedback is broadly positive about the horse's perceived build quality, appearance, accessories, size and sounds. Some comments describe it as providing extended play, and one says it suited a four-year-old. This fits the listing's range of interactive actions and grooming and pretend-care elements, but the feedback does not establish how every child will respond. The rating distribution is mostly five-star, with a small share of lower ratings, and does not explain the reasons behind them.

Positive themes

Customers describe the horse as well-made and cute, and praise the amount of accessories.
The sounds, size and play appeal are highlighted positively in the customer summary.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Barbie HXJ42 horse do?

The listing says pulling its tassels makes it dance, the saddle gem plays songs, a bow triggers cheer sounds, and petting its head closes its eyes and produces a neigh.

Are batteries included?

The listing specifies three LR44 batteries and says they are included.

Does this set include a Barbie doll?

The described set is the horse and accessories. The listing says Barbie dolls are sold separately.

What accessories are described?

The feature text names a comb, hair clips, extensions, gems, a trophy and food pieces. Check the selected listing for the exact package contents.