I bought this for Xmas for my 8YO daughter, and she loves it. My first impressions were that it did not seem to be great value for money, one mannequin (plus baseplate, stand and poking device) and a dozen or so fabrics, belts, blouse, trousers. The mannequin itself is nicely made and can be posed, although it is not fully articulated. My daughter soon got the hang of prodding the fabric into the slots and creating styles. Extra fun was had by creating a modelling shoot, with digital camera, tripod and improvised lighting and backgrounds. As a parent, I'm happy that my daughter is delighted with the toy, the cost is secondary. Children who are less dexterous or imaginative or who appreciate buckets of feedback & stimulation from a toy might find it dull and frustrating. I would like to see the manufacturer include more fabrics with the set, but we can improvise with our own material, or even Barbie clobber! A good buy - for the right child!