Insect Lore Live Butterfly Garden
by Insect Lore
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Toys and Games Reviews of Insect Lore Live Butterfly Garden
Customer Review: Shipping takes forever,Never saw the caterpillar stage
Summary: 2 Stars
It takes them forever to ship the larva to the east coast (there on the west), I actually called thinking it was lost and they sent out a new one, which also took several weeks to arrive. (I ended up with 2) By the time the larva arrives the caterpillar have formed into crystals. so you are missing out on a major part of the process. (I couldn't believe that a company which time is of the essence shouldn't take this in consideration)
This company has a great product in theory, but is extremely under efficient in their distribution and shipping methods. If they could upgrade that you have a phenomenal product.
I would love but wouldn't order from this company again. But I give it 2 stars since the concept of the product is amazing. (maybe if you live closer to them its faster)
Customer Review: How Cool!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
This was so much fun! I gave this kit to my son and he was absolutely magnetized by this. Once you get the kit, you have to send in the form with a small s/h and, in about a week & 1/2 you get little critters (look like dark maggots) creeping and crawling around a cake of solid sand (I am aware that this does not sound good:). Then, they make their way to the top of the lid and instinctively hang upside-down by their own silk and turn into this weird shell-like creatures. Then, they pop out and become beautiful butterflies that you can release.
I think I had as much fun with this than my children did.
Of course, the habitat can be reused and all you need are the larvae (inexpensive).
Have fun (hope I didn't gross you all out...but, hey...that's nature:)
Miles
Customer Review: Beautiful butterflies
Summary: 3 Stars
I got this from Target in March and went back to get more to give as gifts, but they were all gone. We got the caterpillars on May 3 as we requested and they were growing already! About a week later, they all formed cocoons and a week after that, all 5 butterflies emerged. I have to mention that I was very careful with the caterpillars and cocoons around the kids and my 5 and 3 year olds were allowed to look, but not touch. They are interested in the butterflies, but do not seem to understand the wonder of having watched the transformation from caterpillar to butterfly. They will not put their hands in the net to put in the flowers or orange slices, since the butterflies flutter around. I will get another in a couple of years and maybe they will appreciate it more.Customer Review: One Of The Best!!
Summary: 5 Stars
Grandmothers are always looking for something unique and different. This has to be one of the best things ever!My grandkids were simply fascinated and read the book and began the project only to be amazed at the metamophysis!! They couldn't believe their eyes watching the butterfilies emerge! The best experience was letting them go. For days they saw the butterfilies around their flowers and plants. They always exlaimed that they were the ones that they grew!! It's durable and can be used over and over and easy to store.
A few died but very few...it's important to follow the instructions. You can't miss with this one if your kids love nature and the outdoors.They will never forget this life lesson..it's vital today for this generation to respect nature's way!!
Customer Review: Great learning toy!
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought this toy for my 4 year old son. When we got the caterpillars in the mail, they we so small I was a bit unsure if it would really work. Well, they ate all of the food in their container and grew quite large. Soon enough, they were forming their chrysalides on the lid of the container. We put them into the 'butterfly garden' and after a couple of weeks, they turned into butterflies! My son loved watching them grow. He had so many questions about it, which is good for a developing mind. We later had to get a tadpole one to watch and learn about them turning into frogs.
The 'garden' lasted through my 1½ year old daughter grabbing it and pushing on it. It is an excellent toy that I would recommend to anyone. Great for any child that loves to learn!