74 of 77 people found the following review helpful
1.0 out of 5 stars
Useless Product -- would give it 0 stars but 1 is the lowest, Mar 9 2005
By S. Warrier - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Our Amazing Bridges Kit- (Toy)
The description of this product is very enticing. But when you open the box the disappointment starts and spirals out of control. This is a very poorly made kit in all respects. The materials used, the quality of the pieces, the manner in which they fit together are all a huge disappointment. Do not waste your money. Save yourself seeing your child's crestfallen face. I wish I had taken the time to return it.
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
1.0 out of 5 stars
Real Junk, Sep 24 2007
By yadler - Published on Amazon.com
Durability:1.0 out of 5 stars Fun:1.0 out of 5 stars :2.0 out of 5 stars
This review is from: Our Amazing Bridges Kit- (Toy)
The Only good thing about this, is the book that comes along with the instructions. The suspension bridge, is made out of paper, the cement for the stone bridge does hold together properly.
What a waste of money.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Quality isn't everything, April 28 2008
By Toy Boy - Published on Amazon.com
Durability:3.0 out of 5 stars Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars :5.0 out of 5 stars
This review is from: Our Amazing Bridges Kit- (Toy)
No, this isn't the highest quality toy on the market, but it is functional. Besides, I wasn't expecting much more than an afternoon's project with my construction/firetruck/tractor-loving 5yr-old son when I bought it for $10.
With that said, this probably is my son's favorite project. Even months after he completed the bridges (with my help), he still uses the sturdy truss bridge when he plays with his trucks, and gets wild-eyed stares when he brings the suspension bridge for show-and-tell (HINT: we flattened a long cardboard wrapping-paper tube and attached the suspension bridge to it to make it easily portable, and we used rubber bands to keep the suspension wires attached to the bridge). He also spent a lot of time playing with the plaster bricks for the arch bridge -- no, he didn't try to cement them, but had lots of fun balancing them in place which is non-trivial for a 5 yr old.
So for $10, I got a toy that sparked the imagination of my son and his friends -- what more could I ask for as his $50 V.Smile video game system gathers dust in the corner?