I have two son's one is 3 and the other is 8.  No matter how many cars they have they love to receive these cars during a special occasion or just for good behavior.  I beleive these toys are a traditional little boys toy that will stanad the test of time.  My youngest loves to break the wheels off of his cars and that has never happened with the Hot Wheels, so they are affordable and durable.  I would recommend them to anyone that has boys 3 and over.  The parts do not come off and the boys love them.