Is it worth the money? These are expensive and my son wants this for his birthday.
1648228
These are not kids toys. They are fragile, collector toys. I would not buy them for a kid to play with. My son does not get to play with mine.
1648229
This figure is worth the money. Keep in mind that S H Monster Arts toys are adult toys therefore if he is young understand that he will probably loose parts. A teenager should be fine.
1648230
Really it depends on his age and ability to care for the figures. They look great and have fantastic articulation, making them well worth the price. However, they are more like display figures and aren't really for rough play.
1648231
Really, I see them more as adult collectibles, because they are expensive, and they're also a bit on the fragile side. I would not recommend them at all for a very young child. The tail, for instance, easily comes apart into individual rings, and it would be easy to lose them or swallow them. They vinyl toys are less poseable, but far more durable.
1648232
I agree with the beforementioned on this and other MonsterArt figures. These are for adult collectors. I have a 3 yr. old nephew who might swallow small items (i.e. toy parts/accessories). I wouldn't buy toys with small parts for him. Best recommend collecting these in teen years or try the vinyl and plush figures for your son's current age.
931320
Yes! This is a pricey gift and I did hesitate but then I realized that my 5 year old loves to build things and this toy really promotes imagination and creativity. I pulled out all my old sheets and colorful big silk scarves that I used maybe 10 years ago and no longer do and have all these stacked in a bin for her to use as cloths. She has enjoyed this fort builder from the moment she opened the box. A great plus is that she can build anything: tents, castles, spaceships, forts, ... basically anything that she can imagine. I also love the fact that my couch cushions stay intact as that used to be the old "fort". I know we will get many years worth of fun with this toy so I consider it worth the price. Best of luck in your shopping!
743171
If he loves minecraft then he will love it, the good thing is that he will use his imagination instead of being stuck on technology. The down fall is that I think is too much money for this little plastic toy that to me is over price. They loose the pieces quickly and there goes the money. $$$
203733
They are a little pricey! I had reservations about buying them for my son last year for Christmas because of the price but decided to get them anyway since he really wanted them! Let me say that the sound is unbelievable! I believe I use them more than he does!! They really are of excellent quality!
1959329
Absolutely! I bought them for my son's 4th birthday. It took some time to teach him how to release the button to hear what the other person is saying, but he really enjoys them.
165881
I have purchased 4 or 5 of these for my son with special needs. It is his favorite toy. The first ones I bought through Amazon and paid about $20 each for them. Recently I purchased the same toy from my local walmart for $19.97. I don't know why there would be differnt prices. Looks the same to me.
1682524
I dont recommend these for kids. These are collector quality. There are alot of interchangeable parts to swap in and out n they are rather small. But if the kid does takes care of his toys, why not :)
1778292
my son got his 1st ds at 6 and still loves it. I think a ds lite is fine i dont think you need a dsi. It did break at the hinge (his fault) so we bought him a second hand refurb one for 70.00 aud.i can tell you he takes very good care of the hinge now after being without it for a while. Rather than buying mario etc games that can be expensive buy some non trademark games or pre owned games. my son is a tech head and loves his play station 2 and wii but i think he would say he loves his ds best. having said all that i agree also with the itouch or ipad as most of the apps are free and there are loads of educational apps available on the net. my son got his 1st ds at 6 and still loves it. I think a ds lite is fine i dont think you need a dsi. It did break at the hinge (his fault) so we bought him a second hand refurb one for 70.00 aud.i can tell you he takes very good care of the hinge now after being without it for a while. Rather than buying mario etc games that can be expensive buy some non trademark games or pre owned games. my son is a tech head and loves his play station 2 and wii but i think he would say he loves his ds best. having said all that i agree also with the itouch or ipad as most of the apps are free and there... » Read More my son got his 1st ds at 6 and still loves it. I think a ds lite is fine i dont think you need a dsi. It did break at the hinge (his fault) so we bought him a second hand refurb one for 70.00 aud.i can tell you he takes very good care of the hinge now after being without it for a while. Rather than buying mario etc games that can be expensive buy some non trademark games or pre owned games. my son is a tech head and loves his play station 2 and wii but i think he would say he loves his ds best. having said all that i agree also with the itouch or ipad as most of the apps are free and there are loads of educational apps available on the net. « Show Less
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My grandson has enjoyed creating lots of different things with the many pieces so I would say it is worth it. When you can bring out the creativity in a child, no price is too high.
2012110
My boy will be 3 in May and he loves them. This is his 3rd set of drums, first Medini and they are very well built and very loud.We are glad we have them. He loves them. Email me jasonpolitz@gmail, ill send you a video.
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I wouldn't describe it as a toy and besides, it's pretty expensive. I hesitated a lot before buying it, and only gave in because my youngest (4 years old) copies his big brother in everything and I didn't want him feeling left out. It was a pleasant surprise for me that, after several months of play, Superman is still in one piece.So I'm inclined to say that probably a 2.5-year-old could play with it too, but not if the child still puts things in his mouth. In that case i'd suggest putting it off for a little while or writing to the company to inquire about the chemical composition of the model and its paint. Hope this helped. I wouldn't describe it as a toy and besides, it's pretty expensive. I hesitated a lot before buying it, and only gave in because my youngest (4 years old) copies his big brother in everything and I didn't want him feeling left out. It was a pleasant surprise for me that, after several months of play, Superman is still in one piece.So I'm inclined to say that probably a 2.5-year-old could play with it too, but not if the child still puts things in his mouth. In that case i'd suggest putting it off for a little while or writing to the company to inquire about the chemical composition of... » Read More I wouldn't describe it as a toy and besides, it's pretty expensive. I hesitated a lot before buying it, and only gave in because my youngest (4 years old) copies his big brother in everything and I didn't want him feeling left out. It was a pleasant surprise for me that, after several months of play, Superman is still in one piece.So I'm inclined to say that probably a 2.5-year-old could play with it too, but not if the child still puts things in his mouth. In that case i'd suggest putting it off for a little while or writing to the company to inquire about the chemical composition of the model and its paint. Hope this helped. « Show Less
368386
My sons have several sets and love them. I have a lot of very positive things to say about them. One of the downsides I will say is that while they advertise several hundred things you can do with them, a lot of them are just interchanging 1 or 2 of the parts. While not technically a lie, it is on the line. It is still worthwhile. My fatherinlaw is an electrical engineer and loves doing it with my sons. My oldest is now 6 but got his first set at age 4 and we have 2 expansion packs that all work together. Hope this helps.
1144595
It is an awesome toy, but I think a little too "old" for a one year old. I would wait until he is maybe three. You could get it while on sale if it still is, and put it away till you think he is old enough for it. Sorry.
863885
ABSOLUTELY!! I bought it for my 2 1/2 year old grandson, and that's the first thing he goes for when he's at my house. Plus, he has them at his own house, and is constantly playing w/ them. They are sturdy--no worries about parts breaking off, either.
2132372
Return it to the seller and reorder a new set.. You may have to wait but it is worth it. Your grandson will enjoy every moment.
1364290
He will get a ton of pleasure out of this toy. You will have to do all the work though..haha. The tower is very shaky, and you do need to monitor this. Once set up though, he will have hours, and hours of fun with it though, once he learns the release system. I think the Age 5 is recommendation is to set it up solo/change it.
72781
We actually got it for my 6 yr olds birthday. It does take a bit of practice to handle. Another suggestion is the Animal Planet Teradactyl remote control flier if he is into dinosaurs.