Customer Reviews

Build Your Own Redwall Abbey

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Build Your own Redwall Abbey arrives as a 9 by 12 folder which, when opened, contains in the left pocket a cardboard sheet of 16 punch-out characters and miscellaneous objects, and a nice 16-page pamphlet that tells the story of The Redwall Warrior's Code featuring Cornflower and Matthias. I think the style and the content are consistent with the author's Redwall novels. In the right-hand pocket are an instruction booklet; a foldout sheet that depicts the abbey grounds and opens to about 1-1/2 by 2 feet; 19 pieces which are clearly labelled and fold-out, tuck in and eventually become a rather impressive tabletop abbey, including the great hall (complete with the tapestry hanging over the mantle), the Redwall stairs, a storeroom, bedrooms, the kitchen, gatehouse and outer walls. The gatehouse and walls are particularly satisfying, going up easily and looking great. The material is thin cardboard and the manipulations are more interesting than just simple folds. No cutting or gluing is required though a little bit of tape helps stabilize the model. I think this is a good quality accessory for fans. Assembly takes about an hour and when complete the abbey is fun to look at. There are lots of cool details like candlesticks and birds in the beams and "Redwall" written near the stairs, though I did miss the dishevelled tomes of the gatehouse.

One thing I like about the Redwall universe *is* the availability of interesting supplemental material -- the quiz book, books for younger readers, this abbey. Personally, I would love to see Mr. Jacques publish a Redwall cookbook -- the dishes at the feasts always sound so delectable.

Though this is a bit expensive for older kids and is not sturdy enough for young children or older kids who want to use it as an action figure hangout, I would recommend this fun set-up for ages 8 and up. Because the instructions are clearly written and supplemented with lots of illustrations, this would be an excellent and rewarding intermediate level model for children ready to graduate to a project requiring written insruction, and would be a fun project for parents and children working together. Enthusiastic adult Redwall fans will like it, kids will adore it.

I got this thing in the mail, opened it, and saw that there were 23 pre-cut pieces and a booklet, plus instructions and some punch-out characters. it took me about an hour to put it together (and I enjoyed every minute of it) and when I was finished, I was amazed by the incredible amount of details in it! You can see the sparrows in Warbeak Loft, the dormitories (you can even see the little beds and furniture), and you can even see the famous tapestry! There's also the stairs in the book "Redwall" that have the word "Redwall" written on the wall by them. There's a weathervane, the pond, the orchard, the walls, the gatehouse, flower gardens, and a big garden. There's Cavern Hole, the Great Hall, the bell tower and lots more! Plus, the booklet that comes with it (which, by the way, comes before "Redwall") tells the story of how Matthias, Cornflower, Constance, and Others from the book solve riddles and find the Warrior's Code (which is also the name of the story).

This thing is awesome!

If you're a die-hard Redwall fan then you'll really love this kit; otherwise you may wish to pass.It's simple to assemble and takes about an hour in all. The some detail is quite good, but the "true" detail is lacking. (Redwall is home to many creatures, yet there is only about 4 bedrooms.) I'd recommend some Scotch invisible tape to go along with this kit as it is very unstable but otherwise the kit in general is so-so.The story/riddle book that comes with it is better and some of the cut out characters are cute, appart from Matthias, he looked rather stoned.The price isn't really worth the kit, and in all I think it could've been done much, much better. Truly for die-hard Redwall fans.

This is for a pre-teen kid. 6-11 or so. Though fun for older kids as well, it is too easy and more fun for the younger audience. Really little kids will break it too easily, and this model is a bit pricy just to be destroyed. It makes a good display piece for any Redwall fan.

You younger kids can get a pile of rocks and build Salamandostron hehe!

It is a very nice model. it does need a little invisable tape here and there, but it is very detailed and nice. to give a scale its about 1' high the outer walls are 2'x3'. the warriors code is nice and fun but a little short. it helps to like redwall to enjoy this.

I really liked this. It is a nice thing to go along with the books. It will break sort of easily, but only if you touch it a lot. I think it is a really cool, fun thing that most Redwall fans will like.

I do not recommend this for anybody over 14, but for littlekids like 7 or 8 who aren't ready for models with paints and exactokinves. This is a great way for younger kids to learn how to followdirections and build something that is very tough for all. Also, ifyou love the books, (who doesn't?) then you'll like this in yourcollection. Although very expensive, it's very cute and good forelementry projects.

Best toy ever!!!

This is a super cool set for Redwall fans. There is a secret code that you can figure out. It comes with a plastic map to build the abbey on top of. It comes with all your favorite Redwall characters to punch out and play with. It has a book with it called "The Redwall Warrior's Code."

I am so happy I got this set! You should get one too.

I think the Redwall Abbey isthe very best of Brian Jacque's books. What I like so much about it are the characters. They are so believable you can picture them in your mind. Like Cornflower, the sweet and innocent townmouse, and Matthias, who has the determination and courage to save the Redwall Abbey from Cluny the Scourge and his men. The best part... Matthias becomes the hero! My teacher, my classmates, and myself enjoyed reading The Redwall Abbey so much we made Redwall globes and even a display of Brian Jacques Books. Brian Jaques is an incredible author who should win an award. Brian Jaques, Write on!

I bought this last year and thought it would be a great decoration for my room. The finished product looks great and it includes a cool little short story, but the durability is very, very poor. The walls aren't very strong, they keep sagging inwards, making the abbey look as if it is going to collapse. you also need to sellotape some parts during construction. the abbey keeps moving around on the plastic 'playmat' and the little paper figures look quite ridiculous. I would not reccomend this to a little toddler, maybe some between 4-7 years of age.