Sunday, January 10, 2010

3D Crystal Puzzle
















(Packaging of the blue star 3D crystal puzzle)


Recently I saw some interesting 3D crystal puzzles that come with a few designs in popular bookshop. This type of puzzle is slightly different from the traditional 2D jigsaw puzzles as the 3D puzzle pieces comes in transparent interlocking pieces. It is not that easy to assembly them together if you did not follow the manual provided in the packaging unless you have mastered it for quite some time.

I took the blue star 3D crystal puzzle to have my try on assembling it. It was really something special as I really have not come across this type of 3D puzzle before as I have only played before the traditional 2D jigsaw puzzle. There are a total of 38 interlocking pieces for this star 3D puzzle.













(All 38 interlocking puzzle pieces)

















(Closeup of each individual interlocking piece)



As I was playing it for the first time, I read the manual provided and followed how I should assembly them together. If not I think I have to spend a few hours just to figure out how to assemble all the pieces together. Haha. With the help of the manual, I manage to complete the puzzle in about an hour, but I think I can be done in a shorter time. The completed 3D blue star was quite nice and can be displayed in anywhere you like.




















(Assembling process)


Anyway, for those who maybe interested in the 3D puzzle and want to challenge yourself in something new, you can give it a try too. The 3D puzzle is selling at $15.90 for most of the designs in popular bookshop but you can actually get a 10% if you are member.












(Completed product)


Below is a official website from the vendor on the other 3D puzzle designs.

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