This was fairly simple to put together, holds up to 400lbs so all the kids can get on it, and seems extremely sturdy. It does take at least 2 people to put together (3 would make it even easier) and needs to be on a pretty level surface when assembling. It took us one afternoon to assemble the entire dome. The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is because I wish that it didn't have the "rock" hand grips. It makes it difficult for a child to sit on the top once they get up there because the hand grip is right in the middle where they would sit. It isn't something that would prevent me from buying again, but they are still in the way and my kids have already asked if they can be removed (they can not be removed and MUST be put on-if they are not put on you will have long screws sticking out all over the climber). Over all it is a great climber at a great price, at least it was a great price when I bought it, and for the price I would buy it again.

Lifetime is just in the name... it doesn't last a lifetime.We bought this 18 mo ago and although it was fun for a while, it's about to rust through completely. Yes it's an outside toy so we have it outside. Yes there is sun and rain. We live in a mild climate so there's never snow. Disappointed.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have the Lifetime swing set(2) and the domed climer so I was looking for another outdoor play activity. This product offered many different activity’s in one product and holds seven kids at one time. Very sturdy.

The package was well packed. It took about an hour to take out of ctn and separate all the parts.I liked each sections hardware bag was packaged separate. Do not open packages until you are ready for them.It said have 3 people help but I did fine by myself. It will take a few hours to put it together.Take some breaks while putting it together.The only thing I wished it had was more than one steering wheel and set up a little higher. Overall my grand daughters and their friends love it. I think it is very well made. If you are not good at putting things together you might want to get someone else to do it for you.

We bought this several years ago for use by our grandkids. It has a lot of "mileage" on it by the grandkids. The propeller has spun for several years through many, many wind storms and other weather situations. For the most part, the colors have held up well in the sun.

We bought this for our grandchild's yard and think it will be wonderful and very sturdy. We bought it cheaper than Amazon as a WalMart special for Xmas 2012 with free pickup at the store. FYI, the box is heavy so you would need help to get it into and out of your car, but the box dimensions are 40 inches long x 24 inches wide x 7 inches deep, so the box should fit in any backseat. When completed, one person can stand inside and move the dome several yards for mowing, etc. The first problem with the instruction book is that our pale metallic brown and dark green rods (Earthtones) were diagrammed as dark and light respectively, which was confusing. Second, the initial step is to make 5 separate units, but the book said to make one Unit and then "repeat 5 times". The book also labeled one crucial joint with the wrong code. Third, about tools. The instructions say that assembly requires a hex (Allen) wrench and a socket wrench with a 1/2" socket. That is wrong. In the early stages of the assembly, a standard socket is not deep enough to tighten the first nut that you put on the long bolts. That first nut does not require a socket wrench and can be tightened using a regular wrench. So for the first nut you need either a deep socket or a standard wrench. However, when you put the handles on the ends of the bolts at the last step of the assembly, you do need a socket wrench. For that, a regular socket is sufficient, but of course a deep socket can handle it, too. So what you need for assembly are the following: (1) a hex (Allen) wrench (2) either (A) a deep 1/2" socket wrench or (B) both of the following (i) a regular 1/2" socket wrench and (ii) any one of the following: (a) a 1/2" box wrench (b) a 1/2" open-end wrench (c) an adjustable (Crescent) wrench Only one person was needed initially to open the box, take inventory (which included one extra knob and one extra set of bolt, washers, and nut), lay out the 5 initial units and assemble them, about a half hour. Thereafter a second person was vital to hold the units up in place for assembly around the dome. We had 3 adults, with the third person giving out the needed parts and reminding the assembler of the order to place the rods on the bolts. We had a large level area for assembly, and took almost 3 hours from starting to open the carton to gathering the waste at the end. We followed the advice of another reviewer not to tighten any joints by tool until the assembly was on the last steps, since inevitably some joints have to be corrected, and a number of the joints have to be unscrewed for more rods to be added as the assembly progresses. The metal rods will not be a problem in summer heat, the reviewers said, but the rods felt cold at freezing temperatures. We are very pleased (5 stars) with the product overall and anticipate a lot of interest. The family already has a parachute that will be fun to put over it. But the assembly problems took off one star in expectations. Since you are now forewarned, I urge you to get this product!

I meant for my kids to use this as a climbing aparatus but it has a tarp over it most days and makes for a great fort! The boys have lots of fun in their boys only club house. The hand grips are great and also have multiple uses, such as strapping bungee cords across to hold hostages during battles, or hanging "no girls allowed" signs. This turned out to be a great investment both for me (keeps them busy for long stretches of time) and for my kids.

Once its up, its a great dome but getting it together was a nightmare! You really need three people to assemble it and the way the screws go in is diabolical! Apparently this could have been done much easier if they used a different type of screw. Kids love it now that its up but when i have to get rid of it, instead of going through the nightmare of taking it apart, I think I'll just melt it down.  Seriously. Whoever designed this should really have put the thing together themselves because its totally obvious they didnt!!!!  All I can say is make sure you are putting the impossible to screw in screws in the right way!

It is very surdy but yet easily moved around the yard by one person. The box shipped quickly and came double packed in cardboard boxes with each individual pole wrapped in plastic to keep from scratching each other. All the parts were well labeled and in good condition. My only concern is it is labeled for 3-10 but with it being such few bars they are spaced quite far apart. It isn't a problem for my 4 year old nephew but is for my 4 year old son. He is working on getting the hang of pulling himself up it but for any kids on the short side it might take them some time to figure it out like my son.

We bought this 3 months ago for our girls. The set up was not too hard and once we got the hang of it I was able to do most of it with my husband at work. The neighborhood kids and my children have spent hours playing and pretending. The set is sturdy and one of the best investments we have made for our backyard. Our only issue has been the steering wheel falling off when played with roughly. It is easily attached again though and has only happened a few times.