My daughter received this toy from my brother for Christmas. Because she was so excited after seeing it on t.v., she tore the box to pieces getting to it. I wish she hadn't!! Immediately we noticed that it was nothing like it was in the commercials. It is not easy at all to get all the colors in the direction that you want. It was frustrating for me and my family, imagine my 5 year old's disgust!! You must have the patience of a saint to play with this! My brother apologized after he even tried to make it work and told me to throw it in the trash since the box was torn and he couldn't return it!! Don't waste your money!!!