Holiday Nutcrackers 3D Puzzle (56pcs) - Variés

On the box that comes with this puzzle, three round balls sway from a red ribbon, hanging from a snow covered fir branch: each one shows the face of a Nutcracker painted in bright colors, a golden helmet, a purple crown, or a blue hat, with that same playful wink you would expect from a holiday wooden soldier. That wintry scene is exactly what awaits once the box is open: a 3D puzzle ball made of 56 pieces that takes shape in your hands, numbered piece after numbered piece, until it becomes a perfectly round sphere worthy of the prettiest holiday window display.

Each curved plastic piece clicks into the next thanks to a precise snap fit system, no glue or tools needed: a genuinely satisfying build, whether you are new to the format or already a fan of puzzles in the round. A small number is printed on the back of every piece to guide the assembly, whether you prefer to follow the logical order or work by eye, following the colors and features of the character taking shape bit by bit.

This puzzle is part of an assortment of three different Nutcracker characters, each sold individually: there is no way to know ahead of time which one is inside your box, turning it into a fun surprise to collect or to give as a gift. Suitable from age 6 up, this kind of three dimensional challenge works fine motor skills and concentration in a way that is quite different from a flat jigsaw puzzle, making it a lovely activity for long December evenings. Once completed, the ball hangs on the tree thanks to the included stand and string, becoming a holiday ornament you will enjoy bringing out again every year.

This 3D puzzle belongs to the Puzzle-Ball collection from Ravensburger, a line designed to turn the assembly itself into a genuine piece of decor once finished.

Dimensions: ball measuring about 7.5 cm (3 in) in diameter once assembled