I'm hearing a lot of negative about this toy, just wondering if I should purchase this for my 8 year old granson, will it be in the orginial box with the directions? will all the parts be in tack? etc I'm a little nervous about buying this.... I'm hearing a lot of negative about this toy, just wondering if I should purchase this for my 8 year old granson, will it be in the orginial box with the directions? will all the parts be in... » Read More I'm hearing a lot of negative about this toy, just wondering if I should purchase this for my 8 year old granson, will it be in the orginial box with the directions? will all the parts be in tack? etc I'm a little nervous about buying this.... « Show Less
1250108
I would not. The toy breaks almost everytime you use it. The little propellers break when it lands. My son played with it for about 20 minutes and then all the propellers were broken or lost in the grass.
1250109
We bought one for our grandson who is 6. It didnt come in the box but it was in tact and had instructions with it he has flew it twice it doesnt last very long on a charge. It crashed on first flight torn and we taped it and it held he just hadnt acted very interested it in since the second flight
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I can't speak for a specific shipper, but I can say the toy flies very well and will be a lot of fun if the kid follows the paper and/or online video directions. The extra replacement propellers are usually taped to the inside of the packaging so be sure to look for them, find them, and store them well, before you dispose of any packaging.
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Can be tricky (especially if you don't have/follow the instructions) but not necessarily "hard" -- please remember that with transformers to not force any of the pieces into place, which might result in breaking off little tabs, etc. If done properly and in sequence, nothing should have to be "forced" into place. The age range/level of difficulty is pretty true for all of the "Voyager" series Transformers -- while I really like. This piece for its detail, there is a "Gyro Blade" Blackout figure (Level 2 difficulty) for younger Transformer fans...good luck! Can be tricky (especially if you don't have/follow the instructions) but not necessarily "hard" -- please remember that with transformers to not force any of the pieces into place, which might result in breaking off little tabs, etc. If done properly and in sequence, nothing should have to be "forced" into place. The age range/level of difficulty is pretty true for all of the "Voyager" series Transformers -- while I really like. This piece for its detail, there is a "Gyro Blade" Blackout figure (Level 2 difficulty) for younger Transformer fans...good... » Read More Can be tricky (especially if you don't have/follow the instructions) but not necessarily "hard" -- please remember that with transformers to not force any of the pieces into place, which might result in breaking off little tabs, etc. If done properly and in sequence, nothing should have to be "forced" into place. The age range/level of difficulty is pretty true for all of the "Voyager" series Transformers -- while I really like. This piece for its detail, there is a "Gyro Blade" Blackout figure (Level 2 difficulty) for younger Transformer fans...good luck! « Show Less
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This definitely should be for older children. There are a lot of pieces to put together and if it's not put together correctly, it does not work right. Our 10 year old did well with it, he's been putting together smaller kenex for several years, and he still needed a little help in following the directions correctly. I would not buy this kit for a younger child then what it suggests.
2049193
They take some thinking to put together so they were great for 8 year old to assemble. My 6 year old didn't want to assemble anything and only wanted to play. Assembly is sooooo simple, I would recommend an adult assemble the characters and animals as they are the trickiest.
1080414
My apologies, my grandson lives 1600 miles from me and I have not actually heard it talk. I just know he liked it. I have ordered two more different ones for Christmas where I will be able to see him open them and play with them. Then I can comment more reliably.
1609375
Sorry it took so long for me to get back to you... wanted to ask my daughter... I gave it to my Grandson for his Birthday.... she said it would be GREAT for an 8 year old... VERY sturdy....said she could use it herself !!! Very impressed with the quality !!!!! :)
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That's an interesting question. I got them for my grandsons and they are really still too young to learn the jist of the toy. And my son played with it for a while but quickly hit the end of his 32-year-old attention span. I'll be watching to see if you get a good answer to this question though. Best of luck.
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.
1408616
Ok i ask to my son that was him that bought that toy sorry action figure, he told me that it is a construction model kit but it has movility for all part, is not in glu sement, and each part have movility , that is the reasong is a action figure. How i see is two in one, my son have 20 year old is not a kid, he colections it. English is my second lenguaje sorry for my measteack.
1679264
I would say the toy is too young, my daughter (who I got it for) is now 2, and she will push the button and play, but not really for very long. But if it's a new toy to them, they might. Just my opinion.
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I honestly don't know myself being that I've thrown the box out months ago. Alls I know is that its very amazing and fun stuff to have. I actually bought one for my 19 yr. old son to keep on his computer desk in his room and bought one for myself to put on the dining room table and NO ADULT can even walk by it without fiddlling and playing with it. Everyone loves it and is amazed. I also have a 2 yr. old grandson that I let play with it, while I stood over him like a hawk, just incase he tried to eat it or something. I know I didn't answer your question "chemically" because I don't have the box anymore. Sorry I honestly don't know myself being that I've thrown the box out months ago. Alls I know is that its very amazing and fun stuff to have. I actually bought one for my 19 yr. old son to keep on his computer desk in his room and bought one for myself to put on the dining room table and NO ADULT can even walk by it without fiddlling and playing with it. Everyone loves it and is amazed. I also have a 2 yr. old grandson that I let play with it, while I stood over him like a hawk, just incase he tried to eat it or something. I know I didn't answer your question "chemically" because I... » Read More I honestly don't know myself being that I've thrown the box out months ago. Alls I know is that its very amazing and fun stuff to have. I actually bought one for my 19 yr. old son to keep on his computer desk in his room and bought one for myself to put on the dining room table and NO ADULT can even walk by it without fiddlling and playing with it. Everyone loves it and is amazed. I also have a 2 yr. old grandson that I let play with it, while I stood over him like a hawk, just incase he tried to eat it or something. I know I didn't answer your question "chemically" because I don't have the box anymore. Sorry « Show Less
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Are they walking well? If they're not walking well I wouldn't recommend letting them ride it. It kind of scoots jerkily. My 3 yo still adores this thing, my 1 yo really wants to play but it's too treacherous, the 3 yo nearly runs him over every time. It shoots right out from under the rider/pusher on hard floors, too. It's kept at Grandma's house now.
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I purchased this for my 7 year old and her friends. It's a great toy! it's sturdy and I know she will have many more years of use for it. Everyone who has seen it wants a ride on it, adults and teens included - lol I would buy another one in a second. I am putting it in our basement for the winter so that they can play with it all winter. I can't speak highly enough of it. One thing you may want to watch out for with little ones, it spins really easy, so you have to make sure they don't go too fast if there are little ones on it. I haven't figured out if or how you can just convert it to a teeter totter and make it not spin, if there is a little one who wants on. I hope you do get it, they will love it I purchased this for my 7 year old and her friends. It's a great toy! it's sturdy and I know she will have many more years of use for it. Everyone who has seen it wants a ride on it, adults and teens included - lol I would buy another one in a second. I am putting it in our basement for the winter so that they can play with it all winter. I can't speak highly enough of it. One thing you may want to watch out for with little ones, it spins really easy, so you have to make sure they don't go too fast if there are little ones on it. I haven't figured out if or how you can just convert it to a... » Read More I purchased this for my 7 year old and her friends. It's a great toy! it's sturdy and I know she will have many more years of use for it. Everyone who has seen it wants a ride on it, adults and teens included - lol I would buy another one in a second. I am putting it in our basement for the winter so that they can play with it all winter. I can't speak highly enough of it. One thing you may want to watch out for with little ones, it spins really easy, so you have to make sure they don't go too fast if there are little ones on it. I haven't figured out if or how you can just convert it to a teeter totter and make it not spin, if there is a little one who wants on. I hope you do get it, they will love it « Show Less
803166
I want to say yes...I bought it and gave it away for a present to my grand-niece who absolutely loves it.She opened it right away and started playing with it.( she is 2yrs old)...It is in a box...I wrapped it up...it's a great buy
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If possible, I would buy more than 30 pieces. Get the largest set you can, because the joy will be more long-lasting. If he is playing them with a friend, that would only be 15 pieces each, and it is hard to build something with just 15 pieces. However, if you can only afford 30 pieces, he would enjoy it tremendously. I can pretty well guarantee that if you buy the 30 set, you will be back to buy a larger set to add to it. This is the most fun toy ever created, seriously. The pieces click together with magnets, and lend themselves to a wide variety of shapes. You will probably end up playing with them as much or more than your 9 year old. God bless. Marian Liveley
1392260
No sir, but my grandson has enjoyed it as is. He just turned 5 and still plays with it and his sister is 2 1/2 and plays with him and the train. I hope this helps you as I am glad I purchased the train. I have purchased all of the Toystate sets for him I have found, you see he likes trucks, construction toys, Monster Jam, and is now interested in Matchbox and diecast planes and his new bicycle from Santa.
385196
my husband put it together...it took a bit a time...but its worth it! I think it took him an evening after work to put it together.Putting the stickers on took the most time! We have two of them...We had another kind of perego riding toy...and we returned it!This one is a bit more expensive but we felt it was a bit sturdier... Hope that answers your question.