Definitely not flimsy. Each block sounded good - though the blue block seemed a bit muted to me compared to the others. Not sure if that's unique to my set or what. Product is exactly how it appears in the photo. Used for a live gig and even my drummer, who is not a woodblock guy, enjoyed using it. I liked that I could have half the blocks turned toward the drummer and the other half spun in the opposite direction so I could play them from lead vox position. Well-made. Just make sure to tighten-down well if someone is going to really wail on on the blocks.