BepuzzledOwl Original 3D Crystal Puzzle, Ages 12 and Up, Owl, Clear

I am hooked, send help, or more puzzles!What can I say about these except I love them? They are so much fun.The owl was my second 3D puzzle I put together, I got this along with the white wolf and gray wolf (I will do a review on those as well). The owl wasn't easy but what fun is a puzzle that is easy?I have seen reviews on other puzzles complaining about lack of instructions and whatnot but, if you read the actual product title and use your brain, you will remember one simple thing; Its a PUZZLE! What puzzle comes with instruction?!Ok short rant over, I'm done.I think I found the color of the owl to be the hardest part about putting him together, being clear, it wasn't easy to see the pieces very well, so I suggest putting a black mat or paper down and that will make it easier, I used my mouse pad and that worked well.A helpful tip when putting this one together, use the locking mechanism and build him on it because the pieces don't stay together without it, unless you have someone hold it as you put it together.If I remember right you will need to take the lock out before completing, be very careful! I screwed it up and half the bird fell over cause I forgot how unstable it is without it and I had to build it again! LOL.He is sitting on a shelf now next to my rose vase and I just love it. I want more of these ASAP.Keep up the good work BePuzzled! Lets see some more of these beauties come out soon eh?!

I have been on a 3D puzzle (Bepuzzled Crystal Puzzles) kick and maybe I've done so many by now that they seem easier? But the Owl one didn't seem that hard to me. Yes, you have to make sure you start at the base and work your way up, or you will have to hold the pieces in your hand the whole time and it's very easy to drop it, so have to start from the bottom going up. And then make sure to figure out which way the dowel rod goes in (from the bottom or the top) to make sure you don't put the end cap piece on before the dowel goes in correctly. Anyway, it was a little wobbly at first to put the feet / base on the "wood" piece, but I just finished the rest going up and added it to the feet at the end so it wouldn't all come tumbling down. I chose to make the owl look exactly like what shows on the box, so I chose the eye stickers with the yellow and black (they gave you the option of also choosing solid black). I think this one is absolutely adorable. Yes, because I think it's supposed to be a Snow Owl or a "White Owl" the pieces are clear. That might be harder for some other people to put the pieces together, but it's really no different than the other ones that have just a slight tint of color. I found it pretty easy to put together, maybe in under an hour? But like I said, I've done quite a few of these already, and it takes some practice! I still give it 5 out of 5 stars though. Just because people are frustrated putting it together doesn't mean it's a bad product.

This level 1 (1=easy) difficulty puzzle was a good fit for my kid's first 3D puzzle.The result was also cool looking & sturdy.BUT it was lacking ANY instructions. My teen has done several of these crystal puzzles and was able to explain about the stem/pole that goes through the puzzle & how you use the "key" to twist the stem and lock the puzzle together down onto the base so it doesn't fall apart. That much instruction would not spoil the puzzle as they ALL work that way & seems like an important note for a beginner level puzzle.

I found this puzzle rather difficult to assemble. I actually went to their website - and I needed their instruction with photos, with a step by step approach in order to assemble it. I cant believe this puzzle is "level one." I can only imagine what the more difficult puzzles are like.I also gave this as a gift to a young lady, about 13 years of age and she assembled it in quickly without any help. Easy Peasie for her. Not me.It was fun while it lasted but I dont plan to torture myself further. Once for me was enough.The owl looks great in the hutch.

This was a cool puzzle. It wasn’t like a normal or common puzzle so it was a little difficult to figure out how to start. Then the pieces would fall apart if it wasn’t on the pole. But if it was on the pile you couldn’t add any new pieces. We ended up holding the puzzle together with one hand and putting pieces together with the other. It was difficult but unique. Overall, we had a good time. I would definitely buy a similar puzzle again!

It took me 1 day to put all the parts together. You need good light, patience and a glass of good wine)

Was surprised at how small the puzzle is

Saw one person's review who said it took them an hour and a half. I wasn't even close. I had to walk away some days and revisit with fresh eyes. After a little bit you start to get the hang of it. It does get a little easier. But you do have to use your brain and powers of observation very keenly. Having the right lighting seemed to be key for me. It definitely was challenging and I highly recommend it. I have a penguin and baby penguin puzzle set coming next. I'm looking forward to that. If you take away the platform the key and the post that holds it all together, there's actually only 39 pieces. You'd think it would go up in a snap, but it does not I'm here to tell you. I highly recommend it if you'd like a challenge. Plus it looks pretty when you're all done and can put it on the shelf. I'm hooked. NOTE: I too put down a dark towel to work on it as it made the pieces easier to see.