Esphera 360 9" 540 Pieces World Globe: Political Map by Mega Brands

by Warren Puzzle

Product Features

• Plastic 3D Puzzle
• 540 numbered pieces
• Build with numbers or by the image
• Stand included for display
• 9" diameter finished size

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 2.4 x 8 x 9.1 inches ; 1.5 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B00025EIYM
• Item model number: 97314A
• Manufacturer recommended age: 12 years and up
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #135,284 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Esphera 360 combines puzzle fun with education through their World Globe Political Map. This circular puzzle ball is entertaining and educational for beginner and experienced puzzlers. Assemble the puzzle by using the number system on the back of each curved puzzle piece or for a more difficult challenge use the image to assemble the puzzle ball.

Product Description

Get the whole world in your hand! This 360-degree spherical puzzle is a unique challenge. The curved plastic puzzle pieces fit together to form a freestanding globe! This 3D jigsaw puzzle is made for assembly at either the beginner or advanced level. All Esphera 360 puzzle pieces have a small number located on the non-image side. Beginners can assemble the pieces in numerical order, while advanced puzzlers can assemble the puzzle in sections, according to the image. When finished, place the sphere on the plastic puzzle stand for a beautiful decorative display. This puzzle set includes 540 Plastic Puzzle Pieces, 1 Top Puzzle Set, 1 Bottom Puzzle Set, 1 Top Assembly Guide, 1 Middle Assembly Guide, 1 Bottom Assembly Guide, and 1 Puzzle Stand. Measures 9 in diameter. Ages 12 and Up.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A delight!, November 30, 2006

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Steven Hintzsche (Garnerville, NY USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Esphera 360 9" 540 Pieces World Globe: Political Map by Mega Brands (Toy)

My 8 year-old and myself spent the better part of a day constructing the globe. It was different and challenging, yet the numbers on the back of the pieces make it possible for an 8 year old to do it. My 4 year old nephew was so intrigued by it. He stared at it for quite some time, dying to disasemble it and put it back together. Good fun.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My 7-Year-Old Couldn't Put this Down!, December 28, 2007

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Carol Roberts (Montgomery, AL United States) - See all my reviews
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= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: Esphera 360 9" 540 Pieces World Globe: Political Map by Mega Brands (Toy)

My 7-year-old daughter received this Christmas Eve, and couldn't stop putting it together! We finally had to make her go to bed and continue it Christmas morning. It's a fairly hard puzzle, even with the numbers on the back of the pieces, so putting it together became a family event. Her father and I sorted the pieces by number while she fit them together. It's a very sturdy puzzle, allowing us to make mistakes and take it apart without damaging the pieces. It was a good investment.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Thanks...I loved it!, January 2, 2007

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Dr. Mae Alice Reggy - See all my reviews

This review is from: Esphera 360 9" 540 Pieces World Globe: Political Map by Mega Brands (Toy)

I sent my grandson, age 6, the puzzle for Christmas. Although he is half the recommended age for the puzzle, he is in an accelerated class at school. So I thought he could do it. With help from his mother, he was able do it. On finishing the puzzle, he sent me a photo of the finished puzzle along with this email message: "Grandma, we finished, but this was not as easy as it looks. I worked on the top half and mama worked on the bottom half. When we finally got to a point where we were ready to join, it was virtually impossible to join the two halves. I didn't want to destroy all our hard work, so we removed bits of the top and tried and afix it to the bottom. Mama wanted to give up, but I told her we could not give up, we had to finish. After much much agonizing, we finally got this all together. It took has about 8 hours to complete, but we had fun. Thanks for the puzzle! I loved it."