Wow, wait until you lay eyes on these figures, trust us, you have to see them in person to appreciate and marvel at the ingenuity behind this ridiculously unique lineup of action figures. Each box includes detailed information about the animal-human hybrid that Alter Nation is all about. It explains what animals it is a hybrid of, the story behind why the specific hybrid was created, and what that specific character can do. This really helps begin a story that children can then use as a springboard to build on during their imaginative play. The figures themselves are pretty darn awesome when you look at them closely. The meticulous attention to detail is incredible. Each figurine is different — from their coloring, texture, design, abilities etc. If you look closely youll see scales, wrinkles, spikes, bumps, etc. The action figures have loads of movable parts, from the hips, knees, and ankles, to the waist, elbows, and wrists. Not only do these characters look unique, they each do something unique. For example, the QuillRoy action figure has quills on his back and if a child pushes down on the small buttons that are on his shoulders, he will actually shoot quills off his back as a defense mechanism. El Reys chest lights up if you push a button on his belt. You get the idea. The age range on these figures is six years and up which is spot on. These action figures have many small pieces, are made of firm plastic material, and have spikes and other things on them. Though the Alter Nation Hybrid Action Figures have a higher price point than one might be used to paying for action figures, testers felt that the quality justified the elevated price.