So how would you guys rate the figures? Are they sturdy enough to have a child play with them or fragile that they should just not be touched? I
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Predaking and the predacons are some of.the heaviest and well built of the decepticons, so I would say yes, kid safe, but an addendum to that would be they are a collectors item get the seacon set if you want a classic that isn't expensive but still.fun
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I would rate the predacon figures a 5 star or 10 out of 10.They are sturdy and durable enough for a child to play with them although when they are combined as Predaking with the amount of diecast they will need to be more careful. The figures are also easy to transform back and forth as well.
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Should be fairly durable, though I suspect something might break if dropped, it has a lot of weight too with having diecast parts, so watch your toes.
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There is nothing noticeably fragile but when combined as Predaking it should be picked up with the legs supported as one of the legs on mine sometimes slips off which could then break though mine didn't when it happened to me. Also, like all transformers, don't use excessive force during transformation.
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This is too awesome a piece of reissued 80's goodness to let a kid play with.
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Well, my son who wanted this is 38, and he said it is very well made. He would not give it to a child that still put things in his mouth for fear of chocking, but made well enough to play with for sure. Hope this helps.
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In my opinion, Transformers figurines isn't appropriate for a 6 yr old, small parts are hazardous. The figurine generally have sharp edges, would be painful to step on. Kids at 6 wouldn't know how to transform the figure anyway.
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They are soft enough for playing on (playing like standing and sitting, not like wrestling and falling), and certainly don't pose any hazards as far as breaking or damaging them. If properly put together they won't slide apart and leave exposed concrete or something. They are slightly textured which might be a disadvantage for use of toys like cars and things.My only real concern would be with their chemical make up. I'm not a chemist or a biologist so I can't speak to any chemical hazards associated with them. I would think they would be safe, but they do probably contain some plastic or petro chemical. They are soft enough for playing on (playing like standing and sitting, not like wrestling and falling), and certainly don't pose any hazards as far as breaking or damaging them. If properly put together they won't slide apart and leave exposed concrete or something. They are slightly textured which might be a disadvantage for use of toys like cars and things.My only real concern would be with their chemical make up. I'm not a chemist or a biologist so I can't speak to any chemical hazards associated with them. I would think they would be safe, but they do probably contain some... » Read More They are soft enough for playing on (playing like standing and sitting, not like wrestling and falling), and certainly don't pose any hazards as far as breaking or damaging them. If properly put together they won't slide apart and leave exposed concrete or something. They are slightly textured which might be a disadvantage for use of toys like cars and things.My only real concern would be with their chemical make up. I'm not a chemist or a biologist so I can't speak to any chemical hazards associated with them. I would think they would be safe, but they do probably contain some plastic or petro chemical. « Show Less
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they are not for very small children, I gave mine (5 of them) to the men and boys but our 4 year old grandchild figured out how to make them work and had a great time.. they're not really to handle, but rather to scoot around the floor and, if you have two, to do battle.. for being plastic they are pretty sturdy and WAY fun!!
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The TMNT action figures are non speaking toys. My son is a little rough when he uses his imagination and makes them fight. I have found that these hold up pretty well to attacks and battles. I hope this helps. :-)
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Kids can play with them. My kids are old enough that they want to keep them nice for display. They are worth more if they are unplayed with in the original box.
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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.
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My husband collects them, however the arms and lets are moveable. It could really go either way. They are definitely larger action figures. I secretly allow my daughter to play with them every once in a great while. Don't tell anybody though okay? I'll just deny it. :-)
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I gave these to my 4 year old grandson for his birthday.... I asked my daughter if they were sturdy.... She said YES..... She even borrows them to use around the house!! I wouldn't go younger but you could go older!!
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They are pretty sturdy, but could not take repeated jumping, etc.. My four year old grandson can stand on one without crushing.
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Previous answer is correct. Our 2 1/2 yr old grandson loves them. Very sturdy. We had one that came with a weak area where the material had not puréed correctly in the mold. Called them and they sent a new one immediately. No questions asked.
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My two children play with them all the time and we haven't had a problem with them. One or two were on stands. I think one did break, but I am not surprised with the way they play, most things do break.
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They are not sturdy enough. My then three year old broke every piece at least twice ( we glued them several times). I recommend getting ones that are solid pieces like plan toys furniture.
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They are not bendable figures. Nice in their sense of detail. Our kids are loving them and are using them with doll houses, Barbi cars, etc. It has greatly stimulated their imaginative play. I really wanted to put the Barbie dolls and the toy soldiers away. This was a wonderful change of pace.
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they are recommended for ages 8+, but I bought them for my 5 year old for his birthday this year and he absolutely loves them, he's better at taking them apart and putting them back together than I am, some of those pieces are just so tiny, even with having small hands they can be a pain for me to put together, but if you have a little one that tends towards being messy with toys, expect for pieces to be lost with-in minutes of opening the box.
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The child I purchased it for was 3 years old but I have seen 5-6 year olds play on them. They are very sturdy!! Check with the company as far as weight limitions. Doug
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I agree with most of the other responders. I don't think this is an item for a toddler. I'd gauge it for a ten year old onward. Mezco's figures are primarily for adult collectors.