We purchased this set for our 16 month old son. Wintertime in Chicago means lots of time spent indoors and we are trying to do an "art" project with him every day when we are stuck inside just for some type of variety. The brushes themselves arrived exactly as described. You have three different brushes, each with different material to create its own unique effect when you use them to paint. At first my son was mostly interested in inspecting the colors and textures of each individual brush, but with a little help we got him painting (and also making a mess...). He really did enjoy these though and they are the perfect size for his little toddler hands to grasp. The top materials in these brushes seems to be secured in very well, they seem durable and do not look like they will fall apart quickly. I would recommend these to anyone with a toddler.