Okay, so I got this pottery wheel for my niece’s birthday, and let me tell you—it’s a total game-changer. First off, the box comes packed with EVERYTHING: clay, tools, paints, even an apron (which she immediately claimed as her "artist uniform").

The wheel itself? Surprisingly sturdy for plastic. The motor has two speeds, which is perfect because my niece went from "careful sculptor" to "clay tornado" in about 10 minutes. The arm attachments actually help center the clay—no lopsided mug disasters here!

Pro tip: Buy extra clay. The included 2 lbs disappears faster than cookies at a bake sale. Also, yes, it gets messy (RIP my kitchen table), but the air-dry clay means no kiln nightmares. Just let the masterpieces dry and paint away!

Watching her concentrate like a tiny Picasso while flinging clay everywhere? Priceless. Even my skeptical brother ended up making a "coffee mug" (it holds approximately 3 sips).

Cons? The instructions could use more pictures—we had a brief "is this tool or modern art?" moment. And plastic construction means it won’t survive a toddler stampede.

Final verdict: 5/5 for creativity chaos. Just lay down newspaper first—you’ve been warned!