This was my first time building a Lego set and I really enjoyed the process. The directions were spot on, just make sure to correctly identify the pieces that you need for each step first since some of the parts are very similar. One thing that I wish was better is the noise level of the motor. It isn't extremely loud, but just enough to not want it to be on for a longer period of time. With today's technology, I think that this could be much better. Overall, I enjoyed the build & loved all of the cute little extras that were incorporated into the scene (cat, bat, seagull, treasure chest).