As many have said before the lanterns are impossibly cradled within each larger lantern.  The end result is impressive, however getting them out of the housing took more than half an hour.  The housing is also very thin and pliable.  I would not call them sturdy at all. I can say that I am not sure the juice was worth the squeeze!  

I will return and update after they have withstood the outdoor elements to see if they are truly worth the purchase.