Estes 1753 AVG Bulk Variety Pack of Rocket-Building Kits, Beginner and Intermediate Flying-Rocket-Model Kits for Ages 10+, Includes Viking, Alpha, and EX2 Rockets

I bought this for a youth activity of boys between the ages of 11-13 (my 8 year old was also there). I was worried that it would be possibly too simple for the boys but it was just the right project for them. We had 10 boys in total and they loved putting them together. We even went out back and they sprayed painted them. The next week we went and launched them and they loved it! I would recommend this to anyone that is looking for a fun project for a group.

We used these at a cub scouts camp out and it was a perfect set for kids to make from 1st to 5th. They had a great time building them with parents and launching them. Some didn’t make it past the first launch but it was more likely user error. Overall a good set.

These rockets are great. So much fun. I think they are a little expensive for what they are, that would be my only negative. They are cheap little things, basically disposable, something breaks or they get lost so for a disposable item they are expensive. We're trying to get kids excited about science and technology and the price on these is definitely an impediment.Super cool, super fun, great product, just a little on the expensive side for what they are.

Great kit for a group of beginner builders!

These are great beginner kits to get kids interested in rocketry. People comment that they are smaller than they thought. ( did they not read the dimensions before purchasing? ) Their small size doesn't diminish the fun! These are about 12" rockets reaching 1200-1600 ft altitude. You can build one and paint it the same day. Launch the next day, IF you already have the engines, launch pad, and wadding. For kids under 3rd grade, ( or if you dont want to glue fins ) I recommend getting the Generic ETX kits. The tail is one piece. Fun times!

I teach a 4th and 5th grade GATE class. This bulk pack was perfect for them! The variety and skill levels added challenges to those students who wanted a more advanced rocket (balsa-wood fins and parachute) versus the entry level rockets with preformed fin caps and streamer recovery. Very nice packaging, and great price too! The build times are about the same, when you consider the non-experienced students to those who may have some prior knowledge of building and assembling "craft" projects. One main thing I stress during assembly: READ THE DIRECTIONS! Everyone wants instant gratification these days..so I tell the students, "repeat after me: This will take longer than 5 minutes...this will take longer than 5 minutes..." They get it!Thank you Estes for "mixing it up" with this bulk pack! A++ all around!

Relatively easy to assemble even for a beginner. Had a lot of fun with the grandkids. Also did this for my children when they were growing up. They never forgot it and was excited to do it for their kids.

I used to assemble rocket in the 1960s. Wow, a return to my youth. The grandkids were impressed with the launches. Poof, like Superman jetting into space!