Product is not top of the line - it is lightweight, and kind of cheap feeling and there was a section on the side panel that paint was missed so you can see the light wood, but it really is not where you can see unless you turned the chest around.  Holds a ton of toys and looks nice in our living room.  Very happy with this product for the price - if you're looking for an extremely durable, solid piece pottery barn is the place to go if you have hundreds of $$ to spend on something like this.  

Lid is safe for our 1 yr. old and does not slam shut.  The hinges make it suspend and it will only close completely while you push down on the lid (like a no slam toilet seat).  Overall very happy as it serves its function and can be presentable in the living room as opposed to a plastic toy chest.