Puzz-3D

A 3D Puzzle ( 3D interlocking puzzle ) is a puzzle that is assembled into three-dimensional objects.

Other 3D puzzles, the surface of three-dimensional effect by graphic effects, 3D surface puzzles are called. Depending on the nature, the manufacturing is different. The material for the production of 3D puzzle is spread from foam board or cardboard. The individual pieces are then printed on its outer side with the according motif.

  • 5.1 Manufacturer of Object Puzzle
  • 5.2 3D surface Puzzle

History

The first 3D puzzle was designed and manufactured in 1991 by Paul Gallant. He was head of the firm Wrebbit.

The first series of this manufacturer consisted largely of building models from Germany, such as the Brandenburg Gate. The previously published in Germany last series was called Towers Made to Scale and included 19 skyscrapers models. The parts are lit from below a certain light level and were created at a scale of 1:585. Due to low demand three parts of the series have not been published in Germany.

In 1995, the 3D Mystery Jigsaws of MB was named Game of the Year in the category of special price puzzle.

Wrebbit

In the fall of 2004, the company was sold to the Wrebbit games manufacturers Hasbro, which adjusts the production of 3D object puzzle in 2006. Since 2012 3D puzzle are reconnected with the name Gallant. The son of the then founder and a former manager of the company founded the company " Les Casse- Tete Wrebbit Inc / Wrebbit Puzzle Inc". They produce and sell today new 3D puzzle models.

Ravensburger

Already published in 2004 Ravensburger Jigsaw Puzzle Ball. The individual parts are assembled to form a sphere. In 2009, the puzzle pyramid was added. Both types of 3D puzzles are until today been carrying brand name of the company. 2010 puzzle ball was directly introduced for preschool children. With 24 extra large parts, they are very easy to assemble. Since 2011, the German company Ravensburger again produces 3D object puzzle in the form of world famous buildings.

Variants

The following species are considered common puzzle 3D puzzle form:

  • 3D picture puzzle
  • 3D Object Puzzle
  • 4D Puzzle
  • Puzzle ball
  • Puzzle Heart
  • Puzzle pyramid
  • Cube ( Ex: Happy Cube )

4D puzzles are published only in 2012. This is in addition to the three known dimensions: height, width and length, introduced time as the fourth dimension. The puzzle Supplier Jumbo presents currently the cities of London, New York and Berlin. In these puzzles, it is possible nachzupuzzeln the cities in their historical growth. Thus, the 4D puzzles are a special feature of the 3D puzzles.

3D picture puzzle suggest only a three-dimensional depth by special graphical effects and therefore belong to the category of classic 2D puzzle.

Production

A building material for the production of 3D puzzle is foam. On this one printed film is applied to one side. The cut foam pad and the image surface are glued together there. For a hundred percent match is required. Later, the parts, both by hand and by machine are separated. Production of the parts has not changed to this day, very important this is a perfect template and precise punching tools. The manufacturer Ravensburger manufactures its 3D object puzzle made ​​of plastic. The puzzle pieces are individually made ​​by an injection molding technique.

Market share

About 20 % of the puzzle market are generated by 3D - puzzles. Ravensburger, one of the largest jigsaw puzzle manufacturers and suppliers, dominate the market. (Source: Ravensburger AG - As of October 2012) detected by the EPoS retail panel puzzle market currently know of about 3,800 puzzle, with about 300 3D puzzles are. However, it must be noted that in the retail panel and passive products, ie products left over from previous seasons and only as remainders are present, are included. (Source: epic trade panel - as of 2012)

Trivia

A distinction is made in object puzzle and 3D puzzle area. The object puzzles the manufacturers and suppliers are included that do not produce in the proper sense "interlocking puzzles ".

The company CubicFun Toys Industrial Co., Ltd. manufactures since 1998, 3D puzzle for the global gaming market. Founded in 1994 under the name Lianguang Gift Co., Ltd., the company reached now the largest sales volume in 3D Puzzle. The puzzles are exported to over 80 countries. In 2007 they changed to the currently valid Company Name. Since 2009 CubicFun Toys official authorized developer and producer of Disney 3D puzzle.

Manufacturer of Object Puzzle

  • Ravensburger
  • Noris Puzzle
  • Educa Puzzle
  • Clementoni Puzzle
  • Jumbo Puzzle
  • HCK Kinzel
  • Universal Trends
  • Simba.

3D surface Puzzle

  • Trefl puzzles
  • Piatnik puzzle
  • Clementoni Puzzle
  • Mega Puzzle
  • Ravensburger Puzzle
Motif (visual arts) Puzzle globe
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