Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

Well built and the instructions are as easy as they could possibly be. You definitely want a drill to speed up the assembly because as you've likely read there are a ton of parts. Put aside a couple hours plus or minus 30 depending on how motivated you are. My 2 year old daughter LOVES this and it's the only thing that she plays with every single day. Definitely worth the money. That being said, my only knock is that it had a strong musty smell coming out of the box that 2 months later has gotten better but it's still noticeable. There was no damage to the packaging so not sure if it was something with just the one we received for whatever reason or that's how they all are. *Update 5.10.17 We've had this for well over a year now and it gets used on a daily basis. It has held up nicely. I will say that depending on how well lit the room is that you have this kitchen, the counter space is pretty dark. I have seen a few other reviews that point this out as well. I found a bar light that fits perfectly under the top shelf / microwave that can either turn on and off with a hand wave or will turn on and then off automatically via motion sensor. It can be mounted with double sided tape that is included which is more than sufficient to hold the light as weighs next to nothing. You can also feed the power cord through a slot that exists for the cup holders which is immediately under the shelf so no need to drill a hole. I've attached a picture with the room lights off in an attempt to demonstrate how bright the light is. Here is the information to the light found also here on Amazon: Lux Light 18 Inch 3000K 2-Pack Super Slim Linear Neutral White LED Under Cabinet Lighting System with IR sensor and 12V Adapter - Ultra Bright and Light (18" 3000K 2-Pack) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MTW0MQN/ref=cfb_at_prodpg It comes with two light strips whereas you only need one. I went with this though because of the motion sensor option. You walk up to the kitchen and the light pops on and once you walk away it shuts off after a minute or two. It's made a big difference and our daughter thinks it's the coolest thing which in itself makes it all worth it. I did check out the hand wave attachment (you plug one or the other into the end of the light strip for which function you wish to have) and it seemed to be a little too sensitive where the light would flicker on and off several times with a single hand wave. *Update 12.19.17 - my daughter is now 3 and she still plays with this kitchen almost every single day. My 10 month old son now loves standing at the sink and playing with the toy food and dishware. Of all the things we have purchased or received for our kids this by far has had the most longevity. * Update 10.14.20 - 4 years later and it looks as good as the day we set it up. Kids still play with it constantly. Also of note the light I attached, referenced above, also still going strong.