I never had one growing up. And I thought I will never have since there is no little girl in the family to desire one. BOY, was I wrong! Literally, my BOY made me make one for his little creatures and cars and tractors... So we did! Nothing can beat old cardboard boxes, some color paper and whatever scattered remnant items we came across during our "house construction" and home "furnishings" hunt. It was a lot of fun and I can tell it will be an ongoing project... Definitely revived my colleague model making memories even though I have to admit - I am very very rusty at the moment..:)