Description
This metal wire puzzle is a brain teaser made from two identical pieces of bent wire, hooked together so neatly that they look as though they could never come apart. Each piece is a smooth, rounded loop of metal with a shiny silver finish, folded into a shape that catches on its twin. The puzzle measures 7.5cm long, 4.2cm wide and 1.8cm high, and weighs just 0.06KG, so it sits easily in the palm of your hand. It comes in a small printed box in bright blue, red and white, carrying the Wild Bear badge.
The aim is simple to say and much harder to do: work the two pieces apart, then put them back together again. It is the kind of puzzle that lives happily on a desk, a coffee table or a bedside table, waiting to be picked up during a tea break or a quiet evening. Being so small, it slips into a coat pocket or a travel bag for a train journey, and it is just as good passed around the table after a family meal, when everyone is sure they can solve it in a minute.
Both pieces are bent from metal wire with neatly rounded bends, and they are exactly alike, which is half of what makes the puzzle so baffling. A cheat sheet is included for the moment patience runs out, so nobody has to give up for good. To keep the silver finish bright, wipe it with a soft dry cloth and keep it somewhere dry, tucked back in its box when it is not in use. We think it makes a small, clever present that is easy to wrap, and a good thing to leave on a desk for the next curious hand to pick up.
Specification
| Brand |
Rex London |
| Material |
Metal |
| Length |
7.5cm |
| Width |
4.2cm |
| Height |
1.8cm |
| Weight |
0.06KG |
| Warnings |
Warning! Choking hazard; small parts. Not for children under 3 years. |
Frequently Asked
How big is the wire puzzle?
It measures 7.5cm long, 4.2cm wide and 1.8cm high and weighs 0.06KG, so it fits easily in a pocket, a drawer or a travel bag.
What is the puzzle made of?
It is made of metal, with two identical pieces of bent wire in a shiny silver finish that hook together into one tangled shape.
How does the puzzle work?
The two matching wire pieces are hooked together, and the challenge is to work out how to slide them apart, then join them back up again.
What if I cannot solve it?
A cheat sheet is included, so when patience finally runs out you can see how the two pieces come apart without giving up for good.
How should I look after it?
Wipe the metal with a soft dry cloth to keep the silver finish bright, and store it somewhere dry in its box when it is not in use.
Does it make a good present?
We think so. It comes in a cheerful printed box in blue, red and white, so it is small, tidy and easy to wrap as a little present.