is this adequate for 5 1/2 year old boy who wants a space center?
1263165
Our son was six when we bought it for him and he loves it. He especially likes that the top rocket comes off and can be flown around. There are a lot of small pieces but we store everything in a shoe box next to it.
1263166
ABSOLUTELY! Tons of options for the boy to use his mind with the various parts and design that come with it. We even purchased glow in the dark stars to put around it on the walls and ceiling. It is the only toy our child has played with every day since being purchased.
1263167
OH yes. It is beautifully made(wood) and imaginatively designed. I gave it to my grandson when he was 4 but older children enjoy it very much when they come to visit.I highly recommend it.
1263168
It is certainly adequate to inspire imaginative play in a child that age. It is a "rocket center" It comes complete with furnishings for the astronauts and tools/objects that they use in space. It is well crafted and well used by my grandson. My four-year-old grandson loves it but his older cousins play with it when they visit.
256714
My son tinkers with it from time to time, but it takes up a bit of space in his play room...If he is walking then, no. After about 5 months, my son was pretty much over this toy. There was renewed interest when he started cruising, but it was short-lived.
258911
Yes. My son was just a little over 2 when he got his. Now some games are challenging for him and requires help from a parent or his 5yr old brother; but for the most part he learned how to use it very quickly on his own!
1382365
It is plenty. It comes with a small building plate, but my 4 year old ignores it. He likes to build cars and planes and things with wheels. Add sets at holidays and birthdays and you are good.As for the carpet, invest in a table for him/her. We got a table that was a small dining room table at a yard sale for $10. We just moved so it's sitting on top of some moving boxes until I have the time to "adjust" the height of the table with power tools. It's a great size for the pieces to get spread out. A few make it to the floor, but are easy to clean up.
570234
Yes. I gave this to our 5 1/2 year old for Christmas, and he loves it. It's not the lightest toy out there, but he has never had a problem playing "Jedi" with it.
2146928
I don't think so. My 3.5 year old son loves his kitchen and he's tall. He got it when he was 2.5 and still enjoys playing with it. I have to admit, it's pretty cute and compact. We have a small house so it's perfect for our space and I love that it doesn't look plastic and cheap. Overall, I recommend it!
1542092
If the kids have a good understanding of balance and space then yes. I think it would be great for kids who like building things
643837
Absolutely! My 3 y/o grandson tinkers with it, but I believe the prime age (to understand all the imagination invoking features) is best suited to the 4 - 7 year old age range and possibly older. Right now he likes turning the light on and screwing in the screws (by hand) into the workbench holes and the prefabbed word-look building materials that come with it.
890303
Not at all! My daughter just turned 4, and that's the only thing that she wanted too! Both my 4 and 6 year olds have really enjoyed it. It's especially great for looking at the moon. I feel like it was a good value for the price, and an appropriate product for a child. (Any similar items seemed too advanced for a small child.) Good luck with your purchase!
469845
Yes, I think a 5 year old could put this together just fine (with a little help). The pieces are larger than the standard LEGOS. My granddaughter loves it.
578597
Yes. I have 3 of these. They r bulky but very light. My 2.5 year old can easily do it.
1508529
Absolutely. My very gifted son got this for Christmas at age 3.5, and now a year later he STILL loves this thing. I think sometimes this coming year we may consider getting him a more powerful microscope for supervised use (because of all the glass,) but whenever he wants to play in his "lab" (his science toys area of the playroom) this is a go to item for sure.
1594506
I can't help much. I got this Casio for my 14-year-old grandson who is somewhat bigger than your 5-year old. The height of the keyboard stand will be the limiting factor. Your 5 year old will have to both reach the keyboard and the pedals.
901770
I gave it to my grandson who is 1 year old. He seems to enjoy it. The construction is solid and w/o sharp corners, so I do not see a problem giving it to a younger child (12 mo +)
1382368
It is plenty. It comes with a small building plate, but my 4 year old ignores it. He likes to build cars and planes and things with wheels. Add sets at holidays and birthdays and you are good. As for the carpet, invest in a table for him/her. We got a table that was a small dining room table at a yard sale for $10. We just moved so it's sitting on top of some moving boxes until I have the time to "adjust" the height of the table with power tools. It's a great size for the pieces to get spread out. A few make it to the floor, but are easy to clean up.
1955200
It is ok, i have a 5 year old and he used it a couple of times. I wouldnt recommend for regular use, at least without the accesory with wheels
643836
Well, I definitely got it early, as my son was just over 1 year, but he loves it more everyday! It is big enough for at least a five year old to play with, but if you want it to last for a couple of years I would maybe get the Step 2 -Home Depot bench, which is larger!