I have to admit I was very disappointed when I received it. Bought for a 3 year old for his birthday. Looked like garbage to me. It was very light, like it was made out of cheap plastic. It reminded me of something I could buy for $5. However, there was a party that day and I didn't have time to buy anything else. A few days later his mother wrote me that it was his favorite present and that he played with it all the time. So I think my first guess was wrong. I'm glad I gave it to him. About PS. Mom says she needs earplugs. Rschunimagu