I bought this for my grandson (2.5 yrs). It was a debate spending
the higher price, but at the time there was a lead paint scare on
and I could see this was a well made toy.
It been played with pretty much daily with great play value and has
held up to some pretty much use. Finally one of the small parts
broke off, and it turns out the manufacturer will send a
replacement piece for a couple of dollars.
Well worth every penny spent on it.
(since buying this, we bought two more items in the series - and I
have my eye on the garbage truck)