Colossal Paper Machines: Make 10 Giant Models That Move!

There are so many great things about this book. The size of the book alone causes excitement. The boys I bought this book for couldn't wait to flip through the colorful pages and when they did, they chose the first machine they wanted to build. These boys were 8 and 9 years old and needed some help, but dad was more than willing to assist. Quality time together and lots of fun! I will be buying this book again... it makes a great gift!

Really cool idea, models actually go together well and are well designed. We bought this for our 6 year old and he can help a bit holding pieces together as glue dries and punching pieces out but that's about it. If your child is under 12 years old, be ready to help. Average time spent per model is 60-90 minutes.

Best one out there like it. You will need to assist smaller children, but if you pay attention to detail, and take your time, it's very enjoyable. I wish they made another book, but I would reorder this again. Pre-cut on thick paper!!!

I bought this for my 6 year old who is extremely curious about everything that has to do with how stuff works-he mixes things, he builds Lego sets that contain close to 300 pieces by patiently following the instructions, so I thought this would be really cool. The folding and gluing part of this book has not really been thought out-you have pretty thick pieces of paper that need to be folded very precisely, and these are not the origami type of folds where you fold things in half, this is where you fold approximately 5 mm of one cutout to be glued to another 5 mm folded from another cutout. No one has time or patience for it and while I am a huge believer in activities that teach kids patience, perseverance and effort in this effortless age of instant gratification, I also do not believe that someone needs to go at something to the point of utmost frustration and this is what this book has resulted in.

Everything was good

Sent this to my grandsons (4 & 5) for their Dad to put together with them. They just completed the first project and all three were beaming.

Items are very difficult to make.

Bought as a gift for a nephew and he loved it. He had so much fun assembling the projects with family members.

Fantastic models, look so impressive once they're built. An adult will need to help with tricky bits like all the tiny tabs on the wheels. A great project to do with your 8-12 year old.

Loved it. It will be interesting to see the recipients reactions at Christmas