I have two other nutcrackers from Sam's club. I believe these cost a little bit more than last year, but overall the value is there. The nutcracker is sturdy. The box is very cute and the little horse rocks and the jack-in-the-box goes up and down. It plays holiday music. All similar to the snow globe nutcracker. The packing, however, is a disaster. It's pretty much all cardboard. It's like a rubric cubs of cardboard (similar to egg carton packing). It's worthless to try to reuse to help store for the following years. We took packing tape to put some of “boxes” together so we could offer some support when we repacked it. This is disappointing because they do need to be stored from year to year. Previous years packing allowed for this. Maybe this is somehow eco-friendly? Ugh. Truly a mess to unpack this guy. If you want an affordable, large nutcracker… this is a good one and the littles love it.

This nutcracker is even more impressive and detailed than I imagined. Every inch of it is painted beautifully. Yes, it arrived in a verrry heavy box packed with loads of cardboard (which can be recycled-yay!). Though the box was slightly damaged, nothing was broken or missing. I bought two that will be displayed on either side of my door. I'm actually excited to decorate for Christmas because of these!

I really love our "Sir Holly" he is beautiful and look forward to setting him up every year.

Well made and very sturdy. Somewhat heavy to move around.

Very good

Everyone loves it

it's soooooo beautiful but I need the oder please

The online ad states $268.30. In store, it's $349.

Omg!!! Worth every penny. This nutcracker does not disappoint!!! I am going back for another.