Are the instructions easy to follow? My 5year old builds lego sets from the instructions all the time, are this instructions just as easy to use?
1397104
I would say yes. All pieces are different colors so if he can tell yellow from red etc. They are a really different idea when it comes to toys. We bought them as a lego alternative.
1397105
Yes, the instructions are small booklets and they start out pretty easy. The harder ones my kids need help with for sure. But the easier ones are no problem . They are inspired by the book and build all sorts of other like creations.
1397106
They are a little more complex instructions that Legos. But my 5 year old loves using his imagination to make things.
1397107
Yes. I've built the hardest ones for my six-year-old son but he can follow the instructions for the easier ones. The hard ones take a lot of time but are easy to follow.
2245784
Our two kids (ages 5 and 7 at the time we bought the set) used to build couch forts all the time, but for the past year they've strongly preferred to build with this set instead. And make no mistake-- it still gets heavy use by both kids over a year later. The kids understood the kit pretty intuitively and started building structures right away, so I don't think it would be too complex (at least for your 4 and 9 year olds). And yes, you can build a simple fort with it. After helping them build their first structure, they seem to be able to manage building projects by themselves. They rarely bother clipping fabric to the framework, though. They're fine with using just the framework, as clipping or unclipping the fabric often *does* require my help and without some effort can look messy. IF the rods are pressed fully into the connectors, the structures hold together impressively well, even with kids crashing into them. If the rods aren't pressed all the way in, they'll sometimes pull apart if kids bump or lean on them. Training our kids to fully push the rods into the connectors (a bit of a twist helps) took a bit of work. Our older child grasped how to do this after we walked him through it a few times. Our younger child has been more hit-or-miss, so he'll sometimes ask for help "firming up" the structure. We keep all of the pieces in the box they shipped in and require the kids to break down their structures and put the pieces back in the box when they're done, so there typically isn't much mess beyond the structure itself. If your kids dump out all the pieces or aren't good about putting unused pieces away, that could be quite a mess, though. Because they use the set so much, we're leaning towards getting bins for the various connector types to make them easier to find.
1348801
I am not familiar with Lego City or this Friends of Olivia. My granddaughter, Olivia, wanted it for Christmas so I ordered it. I would say it was pretty easy since she and her father put it together on Christmas Day. I was hoping it was going to be a winter project. She did like it.
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The child will definitely need help from an adult. There are a lot of pieces and 3 instruction manuals. The younger kids tend to get bored after realizing it takes a while to build. I bought it for an 8 year old who helped with some of the construction, but I still ended up building most of it (this was ok since I enjoy building Lego sets). When the construction is finished, they will enjoy the set regardless of age.
1336142
Lots, this was an amazing set for an advanced lego builder. I gave it to a very precocious 9 year old and he loved it!!!
1887543
There are no instructions. The first time I put it together was so confusing, but after that it's easy. You can construct it in so many different ways. My kids are too young to do it themselves but they are catching on:)
1416963
might be a little hard for him to snap the pieces together. and might not understand enough about "structure" to be able to build a car that holds together. It will depends on how much he builds with things already - blocks, legos. these are a bit trickier - b/c they are more like joints and can bend every which way vs. a blocks that are straight on top of each other. better for 5+
1684247
My son is 5 and has been working with legos about 4 months now. He hasn't opened this one yet it is for christmas. But I am confident he can do it by himself.
820390
the listed/labeled age for the Lego 21103 set is age 10+. Any younger may need an adult to assist in putting it together. Hope this helps. Other wise i love this set. Should check out the movie series too. =)
2141504
The kit I received had all the step by step instructions to do all the projects. I truly don't know how anyone could do it without the instructions. The instructions are easy to follow along while doing the step by step projects. My 3 kids absolutely love it. The only problem I have had, is they want to do them everyday. They can even read the directions and do them by themselves. The enjoy it that much. Hope this helps.
2019917
I would not describe this one as easy, as my 8-yr old has gotten pretty good with Lego sets, but with a little bit of parental help for the wings, a 9-yr old should be able to build most of it.
1316479
My son received this when he was 7 and didn't have any problems. He does well with Legos. The only help he needed was finding a few of the pieces.
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My first impulse is to say no for two reasons. One you have to follow the instructions exactly and they are a little confusing. It takes patience to follow them. And two I have another son who is turning 11 soon and he is not very patient. I can't imagine he could sit and follow the instructions start to finish without getting frustrated. It is a good product but not for a kid who doesn't like to take their time and be detailed. My soon to be 11 year old has built several snap tite models and has enjoyed doing them. They only take maybe a half hour to do and the instructions are easy to follow. My first impulse is to say no for two reasons. One you have to follow the instructions exactly and they are a little confusing. It takes patience to follow them. And two I have another son who is turning 11 soon and he is not very patient. I can't imagine he could sit and follow the instructions start to finish without getting frustrated. It is a good product but not for a kid who doesn't like to take their time and be detailed. My soon to be 11 year old has built several snap tite models and has enjoyed doing them. They only take maybe a half hour to do and the instructions are easy to... » Read More My first impulse is to say no for two reasons. One you have to follow the instructions exactly and they are a little confusing. It takes patience to follow them. And two I have another son who is turning 11 soon and he is not very patient. I can't imagine he could sit and follow the instructions start to finish without getting frustrated. It is a good product but not for a kid who doesn't like to take their time and be detailed. My soon to be 11 year old has built several snap tite models and has enjoyed doing them. They only take maybe a half hour to do and the instructions are easy to follow. « Show Less
1316473
If your kid is into Legos and has done some that are a couple hundreds pieces, they're totally fine. The pieces are definitely small and challenge for my 9 year old but he got into it. And if they're obsessed with minecraft, they'll like it a lot.
1608094
My five and seven year olds play with it, but really the five year olds cannot follow the directions to put things together. But they make their own stuff and use their imagination. The seven year old loves building, and can follow the lego directions to build specific things.
53656
I think it's too complex for 5 yr kid, especially he/she is just getting into legos. It would be better ti choose ones with less pieces.
822193
i would have to agree that it it probably for a child aged 8 or above who is mechanically inclined. lots of small parts. need patience and the ability to work with mechanical objects. my 12 year old got it last year (?) and now has already out grown it.....but he is very "engineer minded". he creates new and wonderful things with these pieces, his lego technics and his k-nex.