Hasbro Mmt Playset

We bought this when the kids were 5 and 2 - and even the 2 year old could do it! The 5 year old did help out the 2 year old. I hadn't had a chance to use it at all so I didn't know how to do it yet. My younger child, who is now barely 3, explained the directions as she demonstrated how to make it perfectly! I like the minimal mess and that it's so easy that a 3 year old can easily do it! I do wish the tubes of goo were a bit bigger though.

My little boy begged for this for Christmas. I ordered it online as I couldn't find it in stores. Very easy to use but could be a bit messy. I would definitely suggest adult supervision. Overall, very satisfied with product and glad I purchased it. He enjoys creating his unique aliens based on the variety of "heads and legs" available in this kit. Also provides a good variety of fluid and colors (3) to keep his interest without running out of product.

It is oftentimes difficult to find a product for children which is challenging, innovative, and/or educational and which captures the child's imagination/attention for more than a few minutes. However, the Martian Matte Maker Play Set not only does all of the above, but also it does so with NO MESS. My granddaughter was captivated with the Matter Maker and spent several hours creating little creatures, yet there was absolutely NO mess to clean after she had enjoyed her toy. Secondly, she was able to share the final product - the delightful little "Martians" - with us so that we have something by which to remember her visit. We are very pleased with our purchase of the Martian Matter Maker Play Set.

Only 2 beefs with this product. A) it doesn't come with instructions (but it's pretty easy to figure out) and B) it didn't seem to "dry" or set up as fast as it indicated in the commercials. Maybe it was just because it was a cold day but it took awhile for the alien to completely set up. Overall, it was a fun experience for both my 4 yr old daughter and 5 yr old son. VERY easy to do and not much clean up needed. The aliens are really small (like 1" tall) but that doesn't seem to matter to my son! :)

My 8 year old has had a BLAST playing with this Playdough meets frankenstein toy. It is different, and does everything that the packaging claims. One thing...the martians don't last long if you don't put them in an air tight environment though. This does not make permanent figurines. That's the only bummer.