Ah, this toy was a huge part of my childhood. I had these in multiple sizes and colors and they never broke. The same goes for this one - the quality in their products is still alive and well today. Even my german shepherd has taken a bite at it when it was fully extended a few times and it still works great. I find myself opening and closing it because it's so mesmerizing... This might be surprising to you, but it's a fun little toy for all ages!