My son earned a pirate ship for good behavior. It took him 6 months of hard work. I wanted to get him something worthy of his hard work and this SEEMED like it would be perfect. I have been so disappointed! It was difficult to assemble because the parts didn't align properly. The ship started breaking daily since we got it. The anchor went first, then all the flags. It didn't come with figures (I thankfully ordered those separately and they have held up beautifully! They were made by a different company.) I wouldn't recommend this toy at all. I am extremely unhappy with it - it shouldn't cost $50 for such a shoddy toy! (My 4 year old son wants to return it as well.)