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My 8-year-old nephew figured out the 73-piece build over a rainy afternoon without needing much help, which really boosted his confidence. The crane’s hook and pulley mechanism feel sturdy enough to lift small toy blocks, and he’s already rebuilt it twice to test different arm configurations. It’s a

My 7-year-old had this assembled in about an hour with just a little help, and the movable boom arm actually lets it lift small objects. The pieces fit together tightly enough that it hasn't fallen apart during play.

The gears are smooth and the hook actually moves up and down once it's built, which my son thought was the coolest part. Took him about an hour to finish, and he's already taken it apart to rebuild it differently.