Matchbox Mega Rig Space Shuttle [Amazon Frustration-Free Packaging]

I purchased the Space Shuttle for my 6 yr old grandson, very easy for him to assemble. The best part for me was one cardboard box, quick & easy to open.

[How can I rate it when it is still in the box?!]

I did not know what "Frustration Free" meant when I purchased this toy. The explanations were not there a couple of months ago when I bought this. 'Frustration Free" means all of the parts are just stuffed into a carton, all willy nilly. None of the original packaging is there! This might be all right for, say, a single electronic item, but toys, especially with many parts, deserve their own home! (And look on eBay: When purchasing a used toy, the condition of the box is as important as the item itself.) I called customer service and she said to buy the other version; that Amazon would refund my original purchase. Hah! They have raised the prices! Yes, the "no FF" is more expensive, but the version I bought is also higher. Am I disappointed? You bet. We are taking our granddaughter to the Tucson planetarium to a children's show about exploring in space. A lot of emotional satisfaction centered on this gift.

Gave it to the 4 year old for Christmas and his 3 and 13 year old brothers "helped" him play with it. Oh, Dad jumped in too.

Rocket ships are difficult to find for young (3-5 yr old) children, but this one is out of this world! There are many different ways to build and rebuild this toy so it keeps my son fascinated for long periods of time. He has launches to different "planets" around the house (the couch, the dining room table, etc.) and explores them all. It is a great educational tool that inspires creativity and dramatic play.

if you are interested in this product, be sure to get the cheaper, environmentally safer packaging. it isn't as fancy, but the kids don't care. they get the same stuff for a cheaper price and it's better for the environment