Our testing families were highly impressed with the use of natural materials (wood, rope, fabric etc), in combination with such careful attention to detail: numbered player jerseys, advertising along the side of the field, and even the referee's whistle and coach armbands. The set inspired lots of scope for imagination, from re-enacting soccer matches, to players lounging after the game - even the possibility of coaching team plays. A great set. NOTE: While this is a high quality set, it did not necessarily stand up to younger (underage) children. Best suited to older kids who are past the age when they will scatter and loose the pieces.