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Sci-Fi Robot Nine Ball Tin Tilt Puzzle

£495
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Description

This tilt puzzle is a little round tin game with a sci-fi robot standing guard against a starry night sky. A bright red robot with claw hands and stern yellow eyes fills the scene, surrounded by lightning bolts, a ringed planet and streaking rockets, all set on a deep navy background. Nine mini ball bearings roll freely beneath a clear plastic window, held within a tin casing finished with a glossy red rim. It measures 9.1cm across and 1.9cm deep, so it sits comfortably in the palm of one hand.

The idea is simple and pleasingly tricky to master: tilt the tin gently to coax each ball bearing into one of the small hollows set into the robot scene, then try to keep all nine in place at once. It is a quiet test of a steady hand and plenty of patience, and the kind of game that is easy to pick up for a minute and hard to put down. We like it on a desk for a short break between tasks, or tucked into a bag for a train journey or a long wait. The bold, retro comic-book artwork makes it fun to look at even between attempts.

The casing is tin with a clear plastic window made from polystyrene, which keeps the metal ball bearings inside where they belong while letting you watch every roll. It runs on nothing more than gravity and a careful wrist, so it is ready to play whenever you are. To keep it looking bright, wipe the tin and window with a soft dry cloth and keep it away from damp. Because it is so compact and light, it slips easily into a gift bag alongside a card as a cheerful little present, and it makes a desktop distraction you may well want to keep for yourself.

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 sci-fi robot tilt puzzle?

It measures 9.1cm across and 1.9cm deep, a compact round tin that sits comfortably in one hand or slips into a bag.

What is the tilt puzzle made from?

The casing is tin with a clear polystyrene plastic window, and the nine mini ball bearings rolling inside it are metal.

How do you play the tilt puzzle?

Tilt the tin gently to roll the nine ball bearings into the small hollows in the robot scene, aiming to hold every one in place together.

What colours is the robot tilt puzzle?

The tin has a bright red rim, and the scene inside has a red robot with yellow details set on a deep navy, star-flecked sky.

Does the tilt puzzle make a good gift?

Yes, its small size and bright robot artwork make it an easy, cheerful present to tuck into a gift bag or pop alongside a card.

How should I look after the tin tilt puzzle?

Wipe the tin and the clear window with a soft dry cloth and keep it away from damp so the finish stays bright.

Shipping & Returns

Delivery UK delivery is £14.99, and delivery is free on all orders of £99 or more, in the UK and, for products we deliver abroad, internationally. Products we deliver within the UK only say so on their page.

Returns If you change your mind, you have 14 days from delivery to tell us, and a further 14 days to send the goods back. Return postage for a change-of-mind return is paid by you. Change-of-mind returns are subject to an inspection and handling deduction. See our full returns policy.

To arrange a return, call us on 020 8149 5199 or use our contact page.

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    Description

    This tilt puzzle is a little round tin game with a sci-fi robot standing guard against a starry night sky. A bright red robot with claw hands and stern yellow eyes fills the scene, surrounded by lightning bolts, a ringed planet and streaking rockets, all set on a deep navy background. Nine mini ball bearings roll freely beneath a clear plastic window, held within a tin casing finished with a glossy red rim. It measures 9.1cm across and 1.9cm deep, so it sits comfortably in the palm of one hand.

    The idea is simple and pleasingly tricky to master: tilt the tin gently to coax each ball bearing into one of the small hollows set into the robot scene, then try to keep all nine in place at once. It is a quiet test of a steady hand and plenty of patience, and the kind of game that is easy to pick up for a minute and hard to put down. We like it on a desk for a short break between tasks, or tucked into a bag for a train journey or a long wait. The bold, retro comic-book artwork makes it fun to look at even between attempts.

    The casing is tin with a clear plastic window made from polystyrene, which keeps the metal ball bearings inside where they belong while letting you watch every roll. It runs on nothing more than gravity and a careful wrist, so it is ready to play whenever you are. To keep it looking bright, wipe the tin and window with a soft dry cloth and keep it away from damp. Because it is so compact and light, it slips easily into a gift bag alongside a card as a cheerful little present, and it makes a desktop distraction you may well want to keep for yourself.

    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 sci-fi robot tilt puzzle?

    It measures 9.1cm across and 1.9cm deep, a compact round tin that sits comfortably in one hand or slips into a bag.

    What is the tilt puzzle made from?

    The casing is tin with a clear polystyrene plastic window, and the nine mini ball bearings rolling inside it are metal.

    How do you play the tilt puzzle?

    Tilt the tin gently to roll the nine ball bearings into the small hollows in the robot scene, aiming to hold every one in place together.

    What colours is the robot tilt puzzle?

    The tin has a bright red rim, and the scene inside has a red robot with yellow details set on a deep navy, star-flecked sky.

    Does the tilt puzzle make a good gift?

    Yes, its small size and bright robot artwork make it an easy, cheerful present to tuck into a gift bag or pop alongside a card.

    How should I look after the tin tilt puzzle?

    Wipe the tin and the clear window with a soft dry cloth and keep it away from damp so the finish stays bright.

    Shipping & Returns

    Delivery UK delivery is £14.99, and delivery is free on all orders of £99 or more, in the UK and, for products we deliver abroad, internationally. Products we deliver within the UK only say so on their page.

    Returns If you change your mind, you have 14 days from delivery to tell us, and a further 14 days to send the goods back. Return postage for a change-of-mind return is paid by you. Change-of-mind returns are subject to an inspection and handling deduction. See our full returns policy.

    To arrange a return, call us on 020 8149 5199 or use our contact page.