I am a 34 year old "non parent". This Christmas I bought a TON of toys for my 8 year old neice and nephews ages 2 and 5. Being a "non parent" I bought lots of things that were a huge flop (Hello 38 foot race track that falls apart every time you touch it!). The bendaroos were FANTASTIC! All three kids, 8,5 and 2 LOVED them! I had read reviews about how they didnt stick or were hard to shape... But I cant understand how anyone would have trouble with them, they are so amazingly flexible, moldable, sticky, and FUN! I bought four boxes of these little wonders, and they were the first thing the kids pulled out to play with every morning for several days! I had a blast helping them make the animals on the diagrams, and they were so amazingly creative, dreaming up all sorts of other uses and designs! These things are really fun. I am SOOOO glad I purchased them, and the amount of fun for the dollar makes them a huge value. One note.... Dogs love them, but they dont hold up well to the slobber. Watch out, or fido will create his own masterpiece.