Some of the permanent toys may appear a little bit expensive, but what is fabulous is that they cannot be destroyed and we pull them out of the toy cupboard for years to come. The picture doesn't really give you a great impression that this toy is bright, sparkling, pretty and has the sound of pouring rain each time an end is lowered Our cockatoo is fascinated by it.... she plays with it, goes away, and comes back to 'give it another go'