I am not sure why the ratings are so low.  I bought these and the only negative thing about them is the price. I felt it was too expensive for only 4 masks.  But that being said the graphics ad the card stock - all seem well made!  My son is having a ball with these and I actually bought a pack to have him play dress up.  It was an alternative to buying the expensive masks in the store right now and it was a hit!!! If you are looking for masks that will endure long term rough play , these are not them. If you are looking for an aid to help in the imagination dept of little children playing pretend for a play date.... then you have what you need!!! Go for it. Even for me, the happy elated kids with hours of fun play you get out of them will out weigh the cost.:)