We got these for our kids as stocking stuffers and me, being a Playmobil addict, I opened them immediately! I was surprised by the mess of pieces I saw, but quickly set out to build a mermaid, a fairy, and a zombie. I ordered two blue sets and two pink sets. They are cool, and definitely worth the price, to me at least! The anticipation of who is inside the bag was too much for me to handle although I am sure some sellers are feeling for pieces to identify who the mystery woman/man is. I doubt a small child could build this alone, but with help from an adult, it's neat to see the character take form. I love Playmobil and will continue to purchase the products, probably long after my babies are grown! Such a durable product, all the play sets go well together, and after 18 years, the love affair, for me, with Playmobil is still burning strong.