Is this too toy-like for my 13 and 11 year-olds? Is it more for younger elemenary school kids?
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I'm not an expert on microscopes, but I don't think so. In short, a good microscope is a good microscope. The extras are helpful for smaller children. My elementary aged children don't use some of the accessories simply because they think it's for an older child. Just check if it does the proper magnification level an 11 or 13 year old needs for school or research.
302147
I purchased this for my four year old. My twelve and nine year old play with him as does my two year old :) I would say it's best for 3-5 year olds.
1810261
Not at all.. My son who just turned 11 loved it. It's rated ages 10 and up.
1256971
It is for kids ages 8 and up. But I think younger kids could use it as well.
1440907
My 3 year old and 5 year old played with it for a half hour and haven't touched it since. It would be age appropriate if they like it as mine is gathering dust.
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The short answer is that she's probably on the old side for this. My son is now 11 and while he does still tinker with it, I would need to purchase the add on kits to keep his interest. While I think it was a pretty good product, it didn't really fulfill what I had in mind as far as teaching him about electricity and circuitry. It is a bit like one of those science kits, it does something interesting, but doesn't really teach them why. I honestly think this would be a better age range for 6-10 year old's. Hope that helped, good luck and take care.
1344927
I have a five year old Grandson that loves it. A friend of mine has a 3 year old that is really into it too. I think it's fun for any kid over 3- any younger might not be able to grasp the concept.
1350717
Though the intended audience is likely collectors and older fans I think it would be a great gift for an 11 year old. It's sturdy and incredibly poseable. Though the joints will dislocate if over extended since they are just ball and socket joints they can just be pushed back into place so it would be a tough toy to actually break. Hope this helps.
934420
I think that if the 10-year-old likes to "put stuff together and make things work", it's a great educational toy for that age! The pieces are color-coded and also marked with letters/numbers and the instructions tell you in which order to place the pieces together. I don't think it is too elementary for a 10 year old to start with.
613977
I gave this as a gift to an eight year old. Not sure if a 13 year old would find it too childish,unless they collect stuffed sanimals?
1778496
I do think that it is fine for an 11yr old.no matter what age as long as they like monster high they will love the Gigi doll & all the rest of them.to me monster high is the new & updated barbie.
348743
I purchased this for a six year old. Her older sister (11) helped her with it. Once it was set up and played with a couple of times the older sister lost interest (learned what she could from it.) The six year old has played with it off and on for 2 years.
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I think it is a bit advanced for the normal 6 year old. My 10 and 13 year old sons enjoy this.
2033575
I think your almost 5 year old would love it. It has play value beyond the age suggestion and would help spur your almost 5 year old into different types of imaginative play. My youngest great-nephew, who is 4, loves it. But his older brother, who is 7, loves it too and together they play happily for a few hours. If those 2 high energy boys can actually play together for a few hours, it makes me believe the toy has lots of play value. I hope this helps.
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I bought that deluxe set for my 11 year old grandson and bought the simpler versions for my 4, 5, and 6 year old grandsons. I am sure that part of it is more complicated than others and it is a toy she can grow into gradually. I really have not checked how the kids are doing with these...they were Christmas gifts.
1460771
Depends on the kid and what kind of stuff they like to play with, but I don't see why an 11 year old shouldn't. I like it and I'm 34.
1350716
I personally don't think this is a toy for 11 year olds. It's meant more for "posing and display" versus active play. If the 11 year old, however, is responsible and intends to play with care, then it should be fine. The tail of the toy, especially, can come apart (but can be put back together with some patience). Really depends on the child. I know 11 year olds who I would trust with it, but most of them would probably be better with a more durable, cheaper Godzilla. This particular Godzilla is meant for collectors.