“Is anyone else concerned about the cardboard cutouts that are supposed to enhance gameplay/controllers? There's a premium added to the cost and simple logic would dictate that wear and tear will kick in very quickly, especially with younger children.”
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I guess that's my point: we shouldn't have to worry about having to spend additional money to replace easily worn out product.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Cardboard is of course fragile. It all depends on your kids. I would say supervise play if you are concerned the kids will break it.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.I thought the same and it's valid that parts will break and have to be repurchased (Nintendo sells replacements sheets), but I think the genius in this and what you're paying for is the skills it gives kids, the task of using their mind to create and have fun. And past the parts that come in these sets, Nintendo encourages all to invent new things, create new ways of playing. These are examples in a way, designed to foster thought and creativity. I bought this set to try it out and took it over to my friend's house to play with her two boys. Today, we built 3 of the 5 projects and spent a solid 8 hours together, building and playing. I haven't seen them completely abandon their XBox One and all other distractions in the house like this before. Ages 7 and 10, they were fully engrossed in this and LOVED IT. These are like STEM toys in that it really teaches as it aims to be fun. Games are games and I love my Nintendo Switch and while they have some games that I really love, it's been a long long time since something so truly fascinated me like this has. If you're thinking about it, just get it. You buy a regular game, they're off and playing on their own. You get this, it's at least a good solid 2 days of sitting there with your kids, helping, educating, teaching and having fun. That's worth far more than the $70 price tag.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.I would not recommend getting a Labo kit for younger children. The kits are best for intuitive and curious kids who are good at building and working with their hands. The main draw of these kits is discovering the potential for creativity with a few sheets of cardboard, rubber bands, string, and some stickers. If you give this to a young kid who is not gentle with their toys, it will almost certainly be destroyed.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.The cardboard is surprisingly sturdy for as thin as it is. Where extra strength is required, the kit has you roll the cardboard. I have a 10-year-old and an 8-year-old, and I would expect it to last for years of moderate use.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.I am concerned, but bought with no hesitation. Considering that games are usually $60, I felt the added premium is fair. Some may not consider the game to be worth $60 as a standalone, however there is a lot more to the game/builds than I originally thought. So far, the wear and tear has not affected the quality. I just have to make sure I monitor my 6 yr old to make sure they're not being too rough and also put things away.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Check out the youtube videos before you buy, the Mercury News one in particular. They suggest keeping the templates so that re-creating the "toy-con" is merely a matter of tracing and cutting with the appropriate piece of cardboard.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Parts are cheap from Nintendo.. ..and the instructions to make your own will soon be available online.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.While I was initially concerned, after a solid day of play with a 6 and 4 year old (plus my 32 year old self) we noticed that the product was showing signs of use but was still in great shape. Nintendo always creates very high quality products, so my concerns have disappeared.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.I think people are worrying about this a little too much (though justified). This stuff is super durable and they sell replacement cardboard on the cheap on the Nintendo site.
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