Description
This little tin tilt puzzle sets nine tiny ball bearings rolling across a busy prehistoric scene, all sealed under a clear plastic window. The illustration is the Prehistoric Land Dinosaur design: a grey meat-eater bares its teeth on the left, a crested plant-eater wades through a pale blue pool, two striped brown hunters prowl through the ferns, and winged reptiles glide past a pink volcano and a great old tree. The round casing is tin, finished in a cheerful sunny yellow, and it measures 9.1cm across and 1.9cm deep, so it sits neatly in the palm of a hand.
It is a toy made for idle moments and long waits. Hold it flat, tilt it gently and try to steer every ball where you want it, then shake them all loose and start again. It needs no screen and no table, so it is just as happy on a train journey, in a waiting room or on a desk between tasks as it is at home on a rainy afternoon. At 0.053KG it weighs next to nothing, and its slim depth means it slips easily into a coat pocket, a rucksack or a travel bag.
The tin casing is a shallow round tray with a rolled rim, and the clear plastic window is fitted inside it so the ball bearings stay sealed in with the scene. The metal balls are small and quick, which is half the fun: one careless tilt and they scatter. To keep it looking bright, wipe the tin and window with a soft dry cloth and keep it away from water, as tin is happiest kept dry. It makes a small, cheerful gift on its own, or pair it with a book about dinosaurs for a present that keeps the theme going long after the wrapping comes off.
Specification
| Brand |
Rex London |
| Material |
Tilt puzzle casing: tin & plastic (PS); ball bearings: metal |
| Length |
9.1cm |
| Width |
9.1cm |
| Height |
1.9cm |
| Weight |
0.053KG |
| Warnings |
Warning! Choking hazard; small parts. Not for children under 3 years. |
Frequently Asked
How big is the tilt puzzle?
It measures 9.1cm across and 1.9cm deep, small enough to hold comfortably in one hand and slip into a pocket or bag.
What is the tilt puzzle made from?
The round casing is tin with a clear plastic window, and the nine little ball bearings sealed inside it are metal.
How many ball bearings are inside?
There are nine mini ball bearings rolling around under the window, and the fun lies in steering them all with gentle tilts.
What does the dinosaur design show?
Our Prehistoric Land Dinosaur scene has a grey meat-eater, a crested plant-eater in a pool, two brown hunters, flying reptiles and a pink volcano.
How should I clean the tin tilt puzzle?
Wipe the tin and the plastic window with a soft dry cloth, and keep it dry, as is good practice for anything made of tin.
Is it handy to take on a journey?
Yes, at 0.053KG and only 1.9cm deep it is light and slim, so it tucks easily into a pocket, rucksack or travel bag.