I am ecstatic about this set.  It's not the scale of the set released in 2008 that contained over 1200 pieces, but with the price of 29.99, I'm happy.  This one will make any kid happy.  The base of the ship is made from pieces that you can only get by purchasing sets that are over 50 dollars and the playability is endless.  I also like that the haul is designed out of Lego bricks and not a huge molded piece for the bath tub.  As a kid I never cared for taking Legos in the tub.  Enjoy the