We bought this drum set for a drummer friend of our who's turning 50. We attached it to a walker and presented it to him as a gag gift. It was the hit (pun intended) of the party! While it was perfect for our purposes, it could be used (for its intended purpose) as a child's toy. It is VERY small, so it's made for a toddler. The stool is TINY and very flimsy, so I can't imagine that holding up for any length of time, but the drums and cymbal actually do make noise, and the quality is pretty deceSee full review