This was a gift for a 4 Y/O and his face just lit up when he opened it. It is a great quality toy that is designed to last. The other cheap plastic and die-cast metal toys may be cheaper but they will not last as long. Spend a little more money to get something that will last. This one also fits the tracks of Brio and Thomas and friends. The metal and plastic trains have their wheels too close and don't fit on the tracks.