Ok, here is the run down. Toy swords are a pain. They just are. Kids wants to swing them at each other, boys especially are prone to playing to hard, and as much fun as they can be. They can also be dangerous. Which is why plastic isn't really ideal.So what about foam?Years back, Nerf made some swords and they were pretty much great. Soft and light enough to be safe, hardy enough to last a while. Wish they still made them. Walmart frequently sells cheap foam swords at about $5 or so. For the price, they are great. Very light, very safe, but not so sturdy. Especially the tips, but an extended amount of the blade is left unsupported to make the tip safe. Has to be that way. Often leads to the tips coming off, and the sword going in the trash as a result of the low quality foam used.So how does this compare? Especially considering the price difference.The build quality is there. It's very sturdy. The center is a square plastic rod. It has some give, but is substantial enough to not just break under slight pressure.The foam work is very nice. And the sword just looks cool as a result. And of course. The foam used is just sturdier stuff. More like what nerf used.The tip is left unsupported for at least a good 4 inches. Which will help reduce the chances of an injury from thrusting movements, and because of hardier foam. I don't expect the tip to break off as fast. Additionally, the blades are replaceable! No need to buy a whole new $60 sword!While severe injury doesn't seem likely to occur with this toy, getting whacked with it firmly could still smart pretty good, and might cause some tears depending on age.All in all, it's very well done with about as much quality of construction as you could ask of a foam and plastic toy sword. Yes it is a little bit less safe than lighter cheaper options, but it will also outlast those other options by a mile. Especially with hard play. However keep in mind it is still a foam sword and will eventually break if you hit stuff hard enough, enough times. However, you probably shouldn't swing this that hard at other people to begin with. So if you are planning to hand a pile of these to a group of rowdy boys. I would advise also providing padding.All in all. I am satisfied with the quality, safety, and aesthetic of this toy sword, and will likely buy more for son to play with, as he is quite smitten with it.Now for the price..... Is it warranted? This is by far the most expensive model this toy maker offers, and again. The foam work is really good. There is also the added benefit of being able to swap handles, guards, and blades among the various models. Which also a very cool feature. So $60? Yes it's worth it, but just barely. Mostly because my kid loves both swords and dragons.However the other models seem to be about $35 - $40, which is far easier to justify IMHO.Conclusion. This is a great toy, and hope to see even more offerings from formidable toys, especially this prime swords line. It's just a great concept that has been well executed and balances longevity of the toy, with safety quite well.