What Is A Wrebbit 3D Puzzle?

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Are Wrebbit 3D Puzzles for you?

Wrebbit 3D Puzzles. What are they? Simply put, Wrebbit 3D puzzles are three dimensional jigsaw puzzles first created by the Wrebbit company in Montreal. They are interlocking puzzles created from the foam that is used to insulate airliner cockpits. They were a hot commodity when they were created and they are still very popular.

Many of these Wrebbit 3D puzzles, or Puzz3D puzzles as they are also known, are no longer being produced, making them much sought after and allowing them to command top dollars in the market place. This page will give you a little bit of the company's history, a number of fantastic photos of some of the completed puzzles and a couple of sources for some of these Wrebbit jigsaw puzzles.

Click here to buy the rare Puzz3D
Victorian Mansion from Amazon.

Photo by crobart.

Who Invented Wrebbit Puzzles? 

Wrebbit was founded by Mr. Paul Gallant of Montreal, Quebec, Canada! I was surprised to discover that they were created by a fellow Canadian who lives less than two hours from my home. Wrebbit is known for creating products that are unique, creative and innovative. Their success with the 3D puzzle readily demonstrates this fact.

Buy a Wrebbit 3D clock puzzle like this one
from Amazon by clicking right here.

Photo by crobart.

The Wrebbit 3D Bavarian Clock, Cuckoo And Violin Puzz3D Puzzles 

(Sometimes a price is not shown but the item IS available for purchase from a private seller on Amazon.)

Puzz 3d Bavarian Clock

Amazon Price: $45.90 (as of 11/29/2009) Buy Now

PUZZ 3D WREBBIT STRADIVARIUS REPLICA VIOLIN PUZZLE RARE

Amazon Price: $79.00 (as of 11/29/2009) Buy Now

Wrebbit Cuckoo Clock

Amazon Price: $59.99 (as of 11/29/2009) Buy Now

When Mr. Gallant met with the puzzle buyer at F.A.O. Schwarz he threw the puzzle of the Victorian Mansion (shown at the top of this page) in the air. Because it is interlocking, it held together without benefit of glue or pins. The buyer was amazed and a new business relationship created.

The Irwin Toy Company 

Wrebbit was purchased from Mr. Gallant by the Irwin Toy company in 2001. However, that company encountered difficulties at about the same time and went bankrupt within a year. Mr. Gallant purchased the company back and restarted it.

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Click here to purchase Charles Wysocki's
3D puzzle 'Seaside Lighthouse' from Amazon
.
Photo by crobart.

There Is An Endless Assortment of Buildings Like These Thomas Kinkade Jigsaw Puzzles 

(Sometimes a price is not shown but the item IS available for purchase from a private seller on Amazon.)

Thomas Kinkade; Gardens Beyond Spring Gate

Amazon Price: $48.25 (as of 11/29/2009) Buy Now

Thomas Kinkade the Light of Peace

Amazon Price: (as of 11/29/2009) Buy Now

Puzz 3D Thomas Kinkade Painter of Light Lamplight Manor

Amazon Price: $69.99 (as of 11/29/2009) Buy Now

Hasbro, Inc. 

Once again, Mr. Gallant sold the company. This time it was to Hasbro in 2005 and they moved the business to East Longmeadow, Massachusetts in the United States of America. (While I am disappointed that the company is no longer Canadian, I am at least pleased to learn that it did not leave North America.)

Hasbro has produced many of the toys you are familiar with like Mr. Potato Head, G.I. Joe and My Little Pony. Under their umbrella of companies you will find brand names like Coleco, Galoob, Kenner, Maisto, Milton Bradley, Parker Brothers, Playskool, Selchow and Righter, Tiger Electronics, Tonka, Wizards of the Coast and now, Wrebbit.

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Mickey's House Toontown puzzle is a rare one which featured 70 pieces.
I have been unable to source Toontown at either eBay or Amazon.
Photo by crobart.

More Wrebbit 3D Disney-Themed Puzzles Available From Amazon 

Mickey's House in Toontown (shown above) is not available. Note that sometimes a price is not shown but the item IS still available for purchase from a private seller on Amazon.

Wrebbit Puzz-3D Disney's Pocahontas 108 Pieces

Amazon Price: $50.00 (as of 11/29/2009) Buy Now

PUZZ 3D Pirates of the Caribbean 3 - Flying Dutchman

Amazon Price: $29.99 (as of 11/29/2009) Buy Now

Cinderella's Castle

Amazon Price: $86.95 (as of 11/29/2009) Buy Now

Christmas 1997 saw Wrebbit Inc. and its U.S. partner, Hasbro Inc., produce more than 10 million 3D puzzles including the Millennium Falcon (Star Wars), the Taj Majal and the Tower of Pisa.'

The Complete Wrebbit Puzzle Story 

Mr. Gallant's story was written up in 1997 in the New York Times in an article called Newfangled Idea For Old-Fashioned Toy; These Next-Generation Jigsaw Puzzles Take Off in a Direction All Their Own. It is a very interesting story and I highly encourange you to read it if you are interested in learning more about the company. You can find it by clicking right here.

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The Ford Custom Woody station wagon
is also a rare puzzle and featured 350 pieces.
I was unable to locate it for sale
at either Amazon or eBay.
Photo by crobart.

More Wrebbit 3D Vehicles Available From Amazon Including A Ski-Doo, A Williams FW20 and Apollo 11 

Sorry, The 2004 Ford Custom Woody Station Wagon, Shown Above, Is No Longer Available

Wrebbit Puz 3-d Ski-doo 300 Piece

Amazon Price: $39.99 (as of 11/29/2009) Buy Now

Puzz 3D Williams FW20 Formula 1

Amazon Price: $39.87 (as of 11/29/2009) Buy Now

Puzz 3D Apollo 11

Amazon Price: $55.55 (as of 11/29/2009) Buy Now

Puzz3D New York, New York ~~ A super challenging puzzle with 3,141 pieces. 

The most expensive Wrebbit puzzle sold on eBay in the last 90 days.

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This is the most expensive Wrebbit puzzle sold on eBay in the last 90 days. Brand-new and never worked, it was worth $249 plus shipping to the lucky final bidder. New York, New York, is sold out. Wrebbit's item number P3D-SP2, it is no longer available but still in demand as you can tell by the price it fetched on eBay. It depicts New York as we remember it and is considered one of the most challenging 3D puzzles ever made. Following this link will take you to all of the Wrebbit jigsaw puzzles that are available on eBay right now that are 'New.' Be aware that, in the case of 'New York,' the puzzles you are looking at may not be new since new naturally appears in the name of the city.

Puzzle 3D West Coast Trio From The Towers of Scale Collection 

Puzzle 3D West Coast Trio

Amazon Price: (as of 11/29/2009)Buy Now

This puzzle, the West Coast Trio, includes the U.S. Bank Tower, SunAmerica Center and Transamerica Pyramid glows in the dark. It is a 627 piece puzzle that is rated 'advanced' and recommended for ages 12 and up.

Avg. Customer Rating: Amazon Rating

3D Notre Dame Cathedral Puzzle ~~ A 366 piece puzzle. 

Travel to France...without leaving home!



Another beautiful puzzle, Notre Dame Cathedral is a 366-piece. The Amazon Customer Review one for this said, "It lets me see Notre Dame in 3D which I've heard of ever since I was a kid; now I don't have to go to France! Highly recommended for even beginners!"

Click here to buy the Puzz 3D Notre Dame puzzle from Amazon.
$225.

Wrebbits 3D Neuschwanstein Castle Jigsaw Puzzle 



Another magnificent building, the Neuschwanstein Castle is a Romanesque castle. It is item number 00817, features 836 pieces and is rated very difficult and for individuals 12 years old and up. Apparently there are versions of this castle that light up.

Click here to buy
Wrebbit's Puzzle 3D Neuschwanstein Castle
from Amazon.

$99.99

Wrebbit Castles Including Neuschwanstein Castle, a Medieval Castle & Cinderella's Castle 

(Sometimes a price is not shown but the item IS available for purchase from a private seller on Amazon.)

3D Neuschwanstein Castle Puzzle 836pc

Amazon Price: $79.99 (as of 11/29/2009) Buy Now

3D Medieval Castle Puzzle 704pc

Amazon Price: (as of 11/29/2009) Buy Now

Puzz 3D Cinderella's Castle

Amazon Price: $99.99 (as of 11/29/2009) Buy Now

Wrebbit has had to fight in court to protect its patent from lower-priced copies.

Wrebbit Puzzles In My eBay Store 

I do not have many Wrebbit 3D puzzles but the ones I have are hard-to-find, brand-new, factory sealed puzzles!

I am always thrilled to be able to offer my customers a Wrebbit 3D puzzle because I know they are searching for them and that some of them are becoming increasingly hard to find. Imagine my surprise when I actually found a Wrebbit Dracula's Castle puzzle brand-new in the original factory-sealed packaging! I am thrilled to be able to offer it for sale in my eBay store, Treasures By Brenda, as I know someone will be equally thrilled to have the opportunity to purchase that one! By the way, if you are interested, you can click on either the title or Buy It Now. Neither buttons obligate you to purchase the item. They just take you to the eBay page with all of the details available about the puzzle. And remember, as always with eBay, when these ones are gone, they're gone.

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Most, but not all, of the puzzles shown on this page are available through Amazon and eBay. An unsubstantiated rumour has it that Wrebbit puzzles are being discontinued. This naturally will only make the existing puzzles more difficult to find. Many of those shown are already very difficult to find; they'll only become harder and harder to get and more expensive if we wait to buy them. If there is one that you are interested in, I would recommend acting sooner rather than later.

Wrebbit 3D Puzzles ~~ Do You Love'm Or Hate'm? 

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More Exciting Wrebbit 3D Puzzles Available Through eBay 

If one of these is the one you're after, don't let it get away!

I always caution people about buying used puzzles because they come with a great amount of risk...which is fine, I think, if the seller is willing to guarantee that the puzzle is complete. Otherwise, you might just find yourself with a puzzle almost but not quite finished, which would be a big disappointment in my household. Therefore, I sell very few used puzzles. If I do sell a used puzzle, a member of my extended family team works the puzzle for me. In this manner, I am able to guarantee that a puzzle is complete.

I have, therefore, chosen to showcase only NEW 3D puzzles here in this section. I want to caution you though that because of the word 'new' appears in 'New York' some of the items on this list may appear here but may not actually be new. Shop carefully.

My final caution is that items available on eBay are sometimes one-of-a-kind or hard-to-find and often, the item you are interested in is the seller's ONLY one. If something takes your eye, don't wait to bid!

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You Can Take A Trip On The Orient Express With Wrebbit! 

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Photo by crobart.

If You Are In The Market For The Orient Express, the Wrebbit 3D Jigsaw Puzzle... 

You'll find it right here.

The L'orient-express From the 20's

Amazon Price: $74.95 (as of 11/29/2009)Buy Now

The Orient Express Wrebbit 3D Puzzle features 769 pieces, is almost four feet long and includes seven passengers.

Wrebbit's Puzz3D Steam Locomotive Train 

A colorful 367-piece, three-dimensional jigsaw puzzle rated Average in difficulty.

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Wrebbit's steam locomotive is not currently available on Amazon. You can click right here to check it out in my eBay store, Treasures By Brenda. Or you can click here to see all of the jigsaw puzzles that I have available.

Photo by crobart.

A Few Of My Other Jigsaw Puzzle Pages 

A Few Of My Children's Jigsaw Puzzle Pages 

A Collection Of Skyscraper Wrebbit Puzzles From The Towers Series 

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Picture by silyld.

The History of Wrebbit Jigsaw Puzzles 

I highly recommend this link to a more detailed history of the Wrebbit company.

The History of Wrebbit Jigsaw Puzzles, The New York Times, December 20, 1997
Wrebbit, a Canadian puzzle maker, has made a big splash with its three-dimensional puzzles, like the Eiffel Tower. But games and puzzles make up a relatively small share of the toy market, and future growth for Wrebbit could be difficult because of the risk of cheaper knock-offs. This article is a fascinating history of Wrebbit puzzles.

Love Them Or Hate Them? What Do You Think of Wrebbit Puzzles? 

Make sure to take a moment and let us know of YOUR Wrebbit puzzling experiences!

Unfortunately, there are rare Wrebbit puzzles (some which appear on this page like Mickey's Toontown) that I am simply unable to locate it at this time, new or used, on eBay or at Amazon. If you are searching for a specific puzzle, I wish you luck! When I find more Wrebbit puzzles, you can be sure they will be featured here so be sure to bookmark this page and come back!

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The Golden Carousel Wrebbit 3DPuzz with 338 pieces 

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Photos by crobart.

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Credits 

On this page, many of the pictures of the finished puzzles were provided by Chris Robart and used with his permission. I could only show a fraction of the puzzles that Mr. Robart has photographed on his site at Flickr. You can find the rest of them by clicking right here.

At one time, Mr. Robart had every one of these puzzles on display in his home. However, a tiny kitten changed all that...thank goodness he has the photos! Thanks to Mr. Robart for his permission to share these photos with you.

Mr. David Otway also kindly consented to the use of his picture that included so many of the towers made by Wrebbit. You can visit his flicker photos by clicking right here.

I think the presence of these pictures of the completed photos really add to the presentation on this page and I am grateful to them both.

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by Treasures-By-Brenda

Wrebbit 3D puzzles are an exciting and very popular twist on the traditional jigsaw puzzle. Have you tried one?

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