Oblo Puzzle Spheres Multi

by OBLO Puzzle Spheres

Product Features

• Develops motor skills and hand-eye coordination as well as engaging children's curiosity
• Using both hands to manipulate the Oblo, it is used as a great preparation for learning to write and draw
• Winner of the industrial design excellence award 2008
• Winner of the red dot design award 2011
• Designed in Croatia, Made in Canada

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 3.2 x 3.2 x 3.2 inches ; 12 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B004CKA5O0
• Item model number: OBLO-002
• Manufacturer recommended age: 5 - 20 years
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #61,215 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Oblo is the award-winning 3D spherical puzzle that challenges and inspires kids of all ages. Oblo is also an engaging, didactic puzzle ideal for growing midnds. It's a colorful layer of spheres that creates a compelling 3D puzzle. The initial discover of its parts happens when the puzzle is taken apart. The challenge is putting the spherical elements back together. The user must find the correct position for each piece to progressively build spheres within spheres. A fun way to introduce young minds to simple geometry. Develops motor skills and hand-eye coordination as well as engaging children's curiosity. Using both hands to manipulate the Oblo, it is used as a great preparation for learning to write and draw. Winner of the Industrial Design Excellence Award 2008. Winner of the Red Dot Design Award 2011. Designed in Croatia, Made in Canada.

Product Description

Oblo is an award-winning 3D spherical puzzle that challenges and inspires kids of all ages! To graduate from one layer to the next, users must find the correct position for each piece to progressively build spheres within spheres. A challenging and unique puzzle, this makes an excellent Christmas gift or desk toy for your favorite puzzle fan.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars If you think this is a" kids toy"; give it to an adult to solve., January 17, 2011

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J. Guild (Toronto,Canada) - See all my reviews
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= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:4.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Oblo Puzzle Spheres Multi (Toy)

This is a delightful puzzle for all ages.From everything I saw when looking it up on [...],and You Tube;one would get the impression it just for little kids.I watched adults try to solve it and played with it for some time before I was able to "do it".It has a great feel to it,it seems simpler than it really is;and I found it fun to try.After all,one of the things that makes a good puzzle is if just about anybody who picks it up,quickly gets the idea of what has to be done and is convinced they can solve it.However;it doesn't solve as simply as thought,and the person wants to keep working at it.
Kids will often amaze you how sometimes they are better at solving puzzles than adults.Thes was driven home to me one time when I was at a Rubik's Cube competition and saw a little girl 7 or 8 years of age solve the "Cube" in less than 1 minute.
This sphere is no where as difficult to solve as a Rubik's Cube;and I am sure once one gets the hang of it ,kid or adult,it will provide lots of entertainment.I can see people competing with oneself or others to see how fast they can solve it.
How's this for a challenge? See if you can solve it blindfolded.There are those who can solve the Rubik's Cube blindfolded;so this sphere should be a lot easier.
I predict that anyone who gets this puzzle will be very pleased with it and it will provide hours of fun for anyone who likes puzzles or a challenge of any kind.

3.0 out of 5 stars Clever, but....., February 5, 2012

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M. Herrin (Louisiana) - See all my reviews
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= Durability:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:3.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:3.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: Oblo Puzzle Spheres Multi (Toy)

This puzzle looks complicated but is not difficult to solve. The problem with it is that is not either intriguing or entertaining enough to tempt one to do it again. Once you have taken it apart and put it back together, it's over. The last two pieces come out easily, so it lies around in three pieces, waiting for the two small ones to get lost.