I really loathe most plastic children's toys, and although Sylvanians are a little more expensive (but only a little) than other brands, I don't feel that I am being ripped off by the manufacturer. The car, caravan and characters are well-made and robust and all the little accessories are delightful. My 9 year old has been consistently playing with this range for years and they are the sort of toys that can be passed on to other children as they stand up well to loving wear-and-tear. The price on Amazon was the best I could find and the items arrived well-packaged and promptly.