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China, Beijing
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56 Karma

Review on Smarkids Screwdriver Construction Engineering Saurolophus by Emmanuel Pictorial

Revainrating 3 out of 5

No instructions

This is the second toy set we have assembled and disassembled from this company. The packaging says it's great for ages 3+, but that's not entirely true. Firstly there are no instructions for assembly but using the pictures on the box and with the help of adults our 7 and 8 year old grandchildren were able to figure it all out. Our 4 year old couldn't understand it at all. However, they are packed in 4 separate packages, each with their own screwdriver, so each child can work independently under adult supervision. Screwdrivers are thick, so they are easy for children to use. One problem was that one of the characters was missing an eye and we had two identical legs instead of a left/right leg, so the creature looked a bit odd. Eventually, after everything is assembled and the kids are ready to play with them, the figures will become brittle and easily break or fall off with a little rough play. A three or four-year-old child automatically imagines the animals roaring and fighting, but quickly realizes that the pieces are falling, so after a few minutes the toy is thrown away and no longer played. So collecting is interesting, but playing with them is not very convenient.

Pros
  • Ideal for a small home
Cons
  • Questionable purchase for the elderly