This has got to be the most frustrating toy i have come across

[Marne]

Took dd1 to the toy shop this morning, told her she could have one toy for around 5.00, anyway an hour had past and dd1 still hadn't chose a toy so i said 'what about these' (they were a little over my budget but thought they looked like they were worth the 13.00 on the price tag.

The box stated age 6+ (dd1 is almost 6), dd found it very hard to connect the bits so i said i would have ago. It took me 2.5 hours to make the skull and cross bones and my fingers now have blisters on them .

I would say they would suit a 12 year old (not a 6 year old). I thought toys were supposed to be fun (not leave you with a head ache and sore fingers).

Just thought i would warn you all before you go out and buy them .

On the good side- they are well made and you get a lot of pieces for your money .

[fruitspooksbatsintheeaves]

I'll think we'll stick to lego!

[Marne]

Yes, our lego has come out and these will be going away.

[whomovedmychocolate]

Hahahahhaha I got roped into building some for my nephews before I had kids and vowed never to let them over the threshold again. It's like really bad Ikea furniture isn't it? You know it should be simple but it just isn't

[Marne]

And once you start making something you feel you have to finish even though your not enjoying it , and then the end product looks rubbish.

[foxinsocks]

lol

you see, there are some benefits to having children who have crap fine motor skills! I wouldn't even attempt these (esp after an abortive attempt at Hama beads - god those were designed by someone in Hell to torture those with fine motor skills issues lol)

[Marne]

Hama Beads are banned from our house after dd2 stuck one up her nose and had to be be knocked out to remove it .

[NorbertDentressangle]

oh bugger! I'm sure I bought some of those for a present for a girl in DS's class.

Maybe thats why the Mum scowls at me every morning

[foxinsocks]

oh no Marne! they are the devil's toy, I'm convinced of it!