Review on Medieval Drawbridge Construction Kit by Melissa and Doug by Lance Jenkins

Of course, Melissa and Doug are known for their quality toys, and this castle is no exception. Very durable and beautifully finished, it was my 8 year old son's favorite toy and even his 3 year old sister. We also bought an Imagenex ghost figure and some knights to complete this set and it was amazing. The castle has enough painted detail to make it look great, but not so much that it gets in the way of the imagination. I also like that the lock opens and closes for storage and one of the turrets can be easily removed. In prison, it's a bit difficult to put your hand in to get a prisoner back. I would like the grille to open from the front rather than through a trap door at the top. Only a 3 year old can reach for any toys my son "seized" unless he turns the whole lock upside down to shake the toy out. Otherwise, I look forward to playing with this lock for many years to come.