I purchased this for my nephew's 5th birthday and then purchased a set for my son who is 4.5. Both boys enjoy this toy very much. Great for imaginary play and also to teach lessons of good guy vs bad. Realistic pieces are good but very small. We also made a jail out of a shoebox and crafted some other accessories- lots of creative ways to enjoy this set. I will definitely buy some more Playmobil pieces in the future. Hopefully I will find some on sale though because they are a little pricey!
A word of caution too-these toys are most definitely a choking hazard to little ones. Keep baby and toddler away!