I had no problem with this broom 34;coming apart34; as the reviews stated. It looked good, held up well for a night of adult partying in New Orleans, and even stayed intact through my 4-year-old granddaughter playing with it. Not a single bristle came off. It was a nice touch to my costume, and I'm sure she (the 4yo) will be able to use it Halloween for her own costume.
Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!]