I have a collection that tends to make people laugh. I collect rubber ducks. All kinds, really, so long as they conform to the generally standard ducky shape. When I visited University Games’s booth at Toy Fair, I knew that their Rubber Duck Crystal puzzle had to be my starting point. 
I’ve been wanted to assemble this puzzle for ages, but…I listed to SC, who kept telling me how difficult puzzles of this type were. Note to self. Do Not listen to the Spouse-Critter about puzzles! I loved this!
I’ve never done a 3D puzzle quite like this. The pieces are made of translucent thick plastic (I keep wanting to call it Lucite). There are 43 pieces and the assembly is a matter of trial and error.
If you watch my little slideshow, you can see how each layer builds up and interlocks to create a sturdy shape. Not shown are the 2 locking bars and the plastic key. There is a small bar that is inserted into the hole you see in the back-end of the ducky, covered by the tail tip. The second bar is longer and is inserted from the top of the head and locks the whole puzzle into a solid piece.
Honestly, there were only 2 places I struggled, the neck, and putting on the eye stickers!
I hate stickers, so my ducky has one eye slightly askew. Other than that, this puzzle only took me about and hour or so. I am definitely going to start looking for more like them!
PUZZLE SPECS
- Company: BePuzzled / University Games
- Title: Original 3D Crystal Puzzle™ Rubber Duck
- Artist: Not listed
- Difficulty: 1
- Year released: 2015
- Pieces: 43
- Cut-Style: Knob and Hole
- Finished size: 22x 22 in
- Bonus poster: No
- Made in China
QUALITY:
- Box: Lightweight,6 x 4 x 2 inches
- Board: N/A
- Cut: N/A Molded Plastic
- Image Quality: Excellent, great color saturation
- Finish: Clear Gloss
- Puzzle Dust: None!
- Piece shapes: Knob and Hole
- Piece Fit: Very good
Disability Notes: This is one of those puzzles that is perfect for bed or couch days. With under a hundred pieces, assembly depends entirely on your level of dexterity or vision. Due to the translucent pieces, I recommend strong light for people with impaired vision.
Where to buy: Original 3D Crystal Puzzle™ Rubber Duck is available on Amazon, at Walmart, or at AreYouGame.com for $12.99 USD.
A little background, BePuzzled® is a brand that is under the University Games corporate umbrella. So, while BePuzzled® has their own Facebook page, all of their products are found on the UGames website.
BePuzzled: FaceBook
University Games Puzzles: Website / FaceBook
Disclosure: I received a complimentary puzzle from the manufacturer in exchange for review. The opinions are my own. All links are direct, I do not make money from them.
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