Someone gave these blocks to one of my children about 5 years ago.  I liked them because they are much larger than most of the wooden blocks in stores.  Fast forward a few years and 5 kids later, they are still great blocks.  All 5 of my kids play with them at least once a day.  The kids stack the blocks, build forts out of them, spell messages to each other, teach their baby brother about all the colors and letters on the blocks...the list goes on.  And the blocks still look great too!  No paint chips or fading.  Really great, high quality product.  I'm buying a set for my nephew this Christmas.