I bought this for my 2 1/2 year old grandson for Christmas. It will be easy enough for him to put together and take apart. I did notice that if it is tightened really tight he would have trouble, but as long as he is the one putting it together and taking it apart he will be able to do it on his own. The pieces go together with plastic screws and it has a screwdriver/wrench combo tool for him to use, although he can just use his fingers if he chooses. There are 85 pieces total in a variety of colors and shapes. It is bright and creative. I am sure kids under 12 would enjoy it, with the thrill fading as they get older. It comes with 4 wheels so they can make most things they imagine with wheels so they have the ability to move/roll them.
It is stored in an easy to carry storage case that has locking handles to keep them together. There is an instructional poster that shows examples of what they can create to get them started. When pieces are loosely put together they can still move. You can build a man and have his arms and legs move or build a soldier and have his sword go up and down.
It is billed as an educational toy, and it would be very easy to have your children learn with this while playing. They can learn their colors, shapes, sizes (longest, shortest, biggest, smallest), they can count or sort them in various ways (color, shape), and so much more as they progress. Teach them patterns and critical thinking all while using fine motor skills and coordination..
Children will think of something new to build each time, or build their favorites again, but like Legos, it is a toy that they will come back to over and over again. I received this for my review.
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