Get your 2D cardboard cutouts out of here. These puzzles draw blood.
That’s not a joke – razor cuts on 3 of my fingers was the price I paid to build this plane.
The included instructions even have a suggestion to preemptively a drop of blood on the box before starting as an offering.
Now that was a joke. But these puzzles are not.
Let’s be clear here. This 3D airplane puzzle is not for weak-willed level 1 plebs.
If you like being spoon fed by mommy, or are looking to have a peaceful time, or were given every toy you ever wished for since your 4th birthday, then this isn’t for you. I think Toy Kingdom has a sale on their baby puzzle blocks you can check out.
Don’t let the 17-piece count fool you because you will earn every single piece. This “toy” will fight back.
This “toy” is for geeks who want a real sense of pride and accomplishment.
I estimated it would take 1 or 2 hours max to assemble this plane. My mistake was thinking I had the power of God to be able to do that.
It took me 2 weekends. And I didn’t even finish it correctly.
There are no glues or screws in this puzzle. Just a lot of f*ck you’s.
Here’s why:
To build it, every piece must be aligned in the exact orientation and fastened together by folding extremely thin and tiny tabs across each other. You have exactly ONE chance to fold these tabs in the precisely correct direction.
If you fold wrong, it’s over. Fold it again the other way and the tab will snap off, leaving you with no way to stick that wing on the body. And that propeller up front. Or having an assembled the plane body in the first place.
Above is a visual representation of both the build process and (possible) final result of this metal puzzle.
At the end of it all, if you survive it, the sense of pride you will get from completing this is immeasurable.
10/10 experience. Will build again.