These rubber stars are comfortable, fun to play with, and they sure do hurt a bit if they're tossed quick enough. They're great to start practicing with. I rated it 4 stars because they seem a bit, well, dull. It would be cool if you could make it look more like a real one, but still make it rubber and safe. Also, I could only buy the wave star in the middle. I didn't get the option to buy the flower-shape one or the one that's shaped like a cross. Otherwise, I think these rubber Shuriken are great.