Can it hold up in play fighting, or is it just for decoration?
1484906
It is quite durable! I would suggest not hitting the handle though, since that is where the speaker for the sound effects is. The blade can take quite a beating though!
1484907
They'll hold up fine. My 3 and 7 year olds go at it all the time. They'll get some scuffs but they keep on goin.
1484908
I fought my 5 year old nephew and it held up fine, all depends on how hard you play!
1484909
It holds up better than the expensive model. But like anything else you have to be reasonable. Two tough guys will break'em. I've not hurt mine yet.
1484910
Absolutely will hold up for play fighting. My 4 year old son and I use it all the time with a Luke Skywalker one and we have some pretty epic battles. In fact it even makes specific noises when you hit something with it. The clear plastic that contains the glowing part will get marked up but nothing major.
1484911
Oh, It can hold up to play fighting. My two year old daughter bangs it around and its fine.
2194582
i was played with it 5 days per week during the last 6 months, only minor flaws on the rubber (comes from hits with the table). If you clean it after each play and with a good storage bag, it may last for years.
2027506
Yes, it will stand up to normal use. The problem I had w/ mine is the springs and little ball came out of the latches. Yes, it is lined w/ a felt material. Overall a good set. Mine gets played 2 or 3 times a week.
1151896
The sword certainly seems sturdy enough to withstand fencing but I do not think it was designed for protracted use as an actual weapon. I myself would hesitate to use it with abandon that is in the excitement of a match you might start hacking with it. No good could come of that although you would probably win the match! If the the sword fight wod be like those intense but elegant fights in Errol Flynn's movies, I'm sure the sword would be just excellent!
517247
We bought only for decoration but I think it is sturdy enough to withhold the weight as you describe it. I hope that helps.
31825
This sword is pretty hardie. I am not sure about contact fighting, and be careful, you can stick someone very easyle .
215465
For my purposes, yes. It was used as a prop for a costume. A year or so later, I still shoot it every so often and it still works. I can't tell you how it would hold up over repeated use to play airsoft.
1309335
It's pretty sturdy. Ours has lasted since Halloween and if the sword battles are kept to a minimum it probably won't break.
319606
Yes. It is made of material that will endure hard punches. You can also set the height.
1255346
I would say its durable for display or if your tryin to kill a zombie I wouldn't recommend it
1108690
The sword is well built and I think it will hold up but I used it strictly as an accessory to a costume.
493799
It can definitely handle kid combat, it's a solid toy, not just a costume prop. Hope that helps!
1744916
Yes, if kids are playing it should stand up to some sword fighting. I think the manufacturer warns against it due to risk of injury. If adults were to whack at each other with these, I'm sure they would break.
1974718
I use it for decoration only and it is under an overhang so it's lasted fine. It does have a bottom so if you want to put it over a real well you'd have to take off the bottom part
704688
It is definitely not a toy to play with. It's meant to be displayed on a shelf. There a lot of small parts to glue together and painted the correct color.
2167771
The head is very tight but if it is throw and hits something, like a wall, it would hold together but maybe damaged. I really love mine and i'm glad I bought it but it is not meant to be throw or used as a toy for young children.
1734978
It's in between toy and hobby, my 10 year old played with it and it stood up pretty good to abuse. But shell is made out of styrofoam, so not much to repair if that is damaged. It's fun for sure, and lots of online stores sell parts.