Melissa & Doug Pets Cube Puzzle

by Melissa & Doug

Product Features

• Helps you to create six different pet scenes
• Allows your little one to learn how to build puzzles featuring a dog, cat, bunny, bird, fish, and turtle
• It even comes in its own wood base
• Measures 8" x 8" x 2.25"
• For kids above 3 years

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 2 x 8 x 8 inches ; 2.7 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000FULOBE
• Item model number: 3771
• Manufacturer recommended age: 36 months - 6 years
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #19,426 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (32 customer reviews)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Unique, illustrated cubes can be rotated to make 6 different, playful puzzles! A terrific value! Ages 3+ 8" x 8" x 2.25" 16 pcs each

Product Description

Perfect for a young child's developing mind, this adorable puzzle is really six puzzles in one. Unique, illustrated cubes can be rotated to make six different puzzles, each featuring fun, recognizable images. Includes 16 interchangeable pieces and base. Measures 8" x 8" x 2".

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars cute, but poor quality, January 14, 2007

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km - See all my reviews

This review is from: Melissa & Doug Pets Cube Puzzle (Toy)

The puzzle is a cute idea, but the paper pictures wrapped around each cube is poorly adhered. The paper often hangs over the sides and/or is not glued to the cube, so the paper is easily torn off. I have had to glue every piece of paper onto each of the cubes, and still my children find a loose piece that is too tempting not to tear. I wish the pictures were somehow stamped or painted on. I also wish the puzzle came with larger pictures of what the puzzles were going to look like once finished, so the children can better visualize what they are trying to make. I really like the idea, but I think the quality needs to be improved.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Awesome puzzle!, January 6, 2007

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tuesdaymarie - See all my reviews

This review is from: Melissa & Doug Pets Cube Puzzle (Toy)

First of all, this puzzle was advertised as being intended for kids 3 and up. I cannot imagine a 3 year old being able to do this puzzle without parental help or a lot of frustration! My husband and I (who have put it together several times) enjoy watching other adults in the family try to figure it out!

That aside, it really is a great concept. The assembly tray is a bit fragile though - we received one in pretty shattered condition but after some wood glue and a bit of sanding with a nail file it looks like new again. (Note: Awesome customer service, too! When I reported that our tray had come in pieces, they sent a brand new puzzle right out even after I told them I could most likely fix it.)

The pieces are essentially wooden blocks covered with a sticker - which is a bit of a problem on one of our puzzles (we have two) because the sticker hangs over the edges of the blocks and catching it on your hands makes it peel back a bit. I've had to take tiny scissors and trim a few.

My almost 3 year old really loves helping me put the puzzle together - she's too little to figure out which side of the 6-sided cubes is the piece to a certain puzzle, so I find the right sides and she finds the animal's eyes, nose, feet, etc until the puzzle is together.

It's a great toy to grow into. And if you add the Farm Cube Puzzle, which we did, and mix up ALL the pieces it's even better when you're an older child (or adult!)

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Not what I expect from Melissa and Doug, January 14, 2009

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AJ&J "happyhomeschooling3" (MN) - See all my reviews

= Fun:3.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:2.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Melissa & Doug Pets Cube Puzzle (Toy)

Most Melissa and Doug products are great. Painted surfaces and durable. I bought this one expecting the same, but was very disappointed. The blocks have pictures on paper poorly glued on. I have had to cover every block in book tape to keep it from peeling.