To provide another perspective from the negative review, the rings are VERY well made (nearly invisible welds, heavy chrome finish) and the gimmick IS new and unlike anything I've seen. Although the new key ring is not "high-tech" (no flaps, magnets, trap doors, etc.) it is still ingenious. More importantly, you can do ALL the traditional Ninja Rings moves with this set (although the rings are slightly larger at 5") PLUS you have the ability with the new key ring to link in a chain of four and display by holding the chain from the top ring, balanced on one finger! Yes, eye level of your spectators needs to be managed (not difficult), but any working performer can handle this and know when this display is practical. Oh, did I mention that the rings are incredibly high quality for $45? There isn't another set out there near that price offering what the Melero Rings does. Highly recommended for the worker or serious hobbyist.

I received these rings today and I'm very disappointed in them. Without saying too much, I will just say that this is basically not a new gimmick. Plus, for me at least, the rings are too hard, very little give or take with them. There is a feature on the key ring that is different, but it does not help me in making it smoother. This reminds me of the disappointment many felts when ordering the so-called "Melt" rings a couple of years back. If you are good at the rings, then this may just be up your ally. With arthritis in my hands (which makes even typing now more difficult) these rings are not what I had hoped for. There is really not much to see here. The price is reasonable for good, standard linking rings as that is basically what your getting.

Okay, the rings arrived today and here is my review:

First, Michael O'Briens'review (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=49nJgzlyEwo) is spot on, they are, in fact, very good rings for the money. They come with a nice case, which is a good addition at this price point. If you look closely, you can see where they were welded (mine have a slight tarnish on that spot). This is nit picky, especially for the price. If you are expecting a new, space-age, high-tech gimmick, you will be disappointed. I figured it out, before purchasing, from watching 3 different reviews. This new key ring will, however, allow you to do a clean display of the rings, if the audience is directly in front of you. Like Chessmann pointed out, you will need to note the orientation of the key ring. I was thinking about asking a machinist to add this to my 6" rings and things rings set. I do not think, however, that this new key ring would work for sets larger than 6". And yes, you will be able to do all of the routines that you normally do with a four ring set.

The routines and teaching are very good. I found myself wondering,"hey, which one is the key ring?" a few times during the performances. There are no words, but the over the shoulder shots are nice. There are subtitles, but there where some phases in which they were noticeably missing and really needed. I also must say that I miss chapters in tutorial videos. There is an hour of teaching, which is wonderful in today's, "15 minute explanation" marketplace. I will also be joining Michael O'Briens'page to get his routine. It is a bargain at $1 a month!

Okay, so if you are looking for a "magician fooler," miracle gimmick, keep your $ in your wallet. I personally, have never understood the desire for effects that are "magicians foolers"because, I never made any $ off of magicians! (I could write an essay on "magician foolers.") Do you need this set, if you already have a good one? The answer is no, unless, of course, you want to do a clean display of the rings when the audience is directly in front of you. If you are looking for good routines and teaching along with a solid affordable set of rings, look no further. (I and many are others eagerly awaiting an expansion pack.)I recommend these, but then again, who the f__k am I!

I like these. The "new" key ring does make a difference. I have some older rings of a similar size, and the Melero rings look more "real" when linked. Good work! I learned a couple of interesting changes on things I have been doing for years!

The video was good, but could be better, particularly when handling all four rings at once. This is what needs to be practiced (but it is worth it).

The case is perfect.

I do have to say these are a very nice set of rings. I am just beginning to fool around with the linking rings. I figured that the Melero Rings would be a good place to start although his routine is kind of difficult but im really wanting to work at it to get it down. His special key ring is a really nice feature but i probably want be using that feature. Well anyway a very nice set of rings and is highly recommended.

This is a very well thought out set of linking rings. They are designed for functionality and are high quality.

I prefer a brighter bell tone, but for that level of quality the rings would certainly quadruple in price.

I have always worked with 10 inch rings and performed The Symphony of the Rings, and few years back tried to move to an 8 inch ring with a thicker gauge then these and found they did not weave very well. If I had set of 8 of these...

Having performed The Symphony for so many years, I had gotten to the point where I started off the routine by showing the key ring. Just getting that out of the way, and then of course disproving it is impossible for one key ring to do it all.

These rings kill it. No more showing the key ring, but showing there is no key ring. It's bold, its brilliant and worth the investment and the time to master.

I have bought many ring sets over the years, large, small, magnetic, ninja, but I really like the Melero rings best, right now. The subtle design difference and the great routines taught are really exceptional. I only wish it had come with one more ring, but that I can easily remedy. If you are looking for an anywhere ring routine that really entertains, this is it.