The spray finish looks great and the overall build quality is very good.

The spray finish looks great and the overall build quality is very good.  Read Less

Good robust quality without lots of cheap chrome fittings.

Good robust quality without lots of cheap chrome fittings.  Read Less

As this 'scope is clearly made with the intention of it being a serious instrument for introducing people to the world of micro...  Read More

As this 'scope is clearly made with the intention of it being a serious instrument for introducing people to the world of microscopy, it's a real shame that the two weaknesses i have described weren't foreseen when apex upgraded their original design of this unit.  Read Less

The dish is a useful inclusion as is the preparation kit, although the quality of both isn't top notch.

The dish is a useful inclusion as is the preparation kit, although the quality of both isn't top notch.  Read Less

Also i should point out that there's no real product packaging instead it came in polystyrene shell encase in a cardboard box...  Read More

Also i should point out that there's no real product packaging instead it came in polystyrene shell encase in a cardboard box, not great for a birthday present.  Read Less

The only negative point i would make about it is that the packaging was a bit disappointing - a plain brown cardboard box hardl...  Read More

The only negative point i would make about it is that the packaging was a bit disappointing - a plain brown cardboard box hardly fills a child's heart with excitement!  Read Less

This is more than a child's toy, i use it for identifying pests and diseases as i am a gardener.

This is more than a child's toy, i use it for identifying pests and diseases as i am a gardener.  Read Less

Uk, but only by directly contacting the manufacturer.

Uk, but only by directly contacting the manufacturer.  Read Less

It is a gift for a 9yr old so had to try it first before giving it!

It is a gift for a 9yr old so had to try it first before giving it!  Read Less

This gets five stars not for producing a high standard of engineering but for bringing the advantages of superp optics into the...  Read More

This gets five stars not for producing a high standard of engineering but for bringing the advantages of superp optics into the price range of just about everyone.  Read Less