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A 3D Jigsaw Puzzle Fit for a King!  

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As the world eagerly awaits the coronation of King Charles III on May 6th, 2023, what better way to celebrate than with the Wrebbit3D Big Ben puzzle! This iconic landmark of London serves as a fitting tribute to the long history and rich tradition of the British monarchy. 

The jigsaw puzzle itself is a feat of engineering and design, with 890 carefully crafted foam-backed pieces that come together to create a stunning 3D replica of the famous clock tower and a portion of the Palace of Westminster (or Parliament as it’s known). Assembling the puzzle is a challenging yet rewarding experience, as the intricacies of the clock face and surrounding architecture come to life in your hands.  

Assemble with us! Interactive instructions, 360 degree video and how-to tips and tricks to bring your Big Ben to a new level. Wrebbit3D is the Real 3D Experience!  

Travel to England from the comfort of your own home 

Measuring 19 X 10.75 X 28.75 inches (48 x 27 x 73 cm) when fully assembled, this 3D puzzle makes for a stunning display on any puzzler’s shelf! Sturdy and durable, it will make a striking centerpiece marking the significant moments when the Big Ben played an important role in the coronation celebrations, chiming in the background as royalty was crowned. 

Big Ben has been the focal point of many important moments in British history, and it will no doubt play a prominent role in this coronation ceremony. As the newly crowned King Charles III looks out over his kingdom, the iconic clock tower will stand tall as a symbol of the strength and endurance of the British monarchy. 

Our Wrebbit3D Big Ben is a fantastic way to capture the tower’s grandeur and a must-have for anyone who wants to own a part of British culture and history. 

Commemorating our connection to the monarchy  

The jigsaw puzzle is not only a fun and engaging activity, but it also serves as a reminder of the importance of tradition and history. The British monarchy has been a pillar of stability and continuity in the face of change and upheaval, and the coronation of a new king is a testament to that enduring legacy. 

High Tea with Wrebbit3D 

As we look forward to the coronation of King Charles III and the future of the British monarchy, let the Wrebbit3D Big Ben puzzle serve as a reminder of the rich history and tradition that has brought us to this moment. With each piece carefully assembled, we can celebrate the enduring legacy of the British monarchy and the importance of honoring the past as we look towards the future.  

The clock has rung for high tea…enjoy tea and biscuit, a cucumber sandwiches, or even the King’s coronation quiche while you bring out your Big Ben jigsaw pieces …. 

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What happens at Spielwarenmesse…

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What happens at Spielwarenmesse doesn’t stay at Spielwarenmesse

2023 is a big milestone year for business in the toy industry: it’s the return to being able to exhibit at the industry’s biggest toy fair, the Spielwarenmesse in Nuremberg, Germany. Three years have passed since the Covid-19 outbreak and global pandemic started, and while videoconference calls helped us keep in touch with our partners, it’s unparalleled to meeting face to face. Why travel all the way from Canada to Germany? Let us take you behind the scenes of this grand fair.

Connecting the pieces

Networking is a key component of many businesses, and it also applies to both the puzzle business and toy industry as a whole as well . For us, that means nourishing the longterm relationships we’ve had with distributors, retailers and business partners from many countries around the world. Meeting in January also means we’re able to share special info with them and plan ahead for the rest of the year. 

“It’s the perfect time to […] feel the signature foam-backed puzzle pieces we’ve been known for since 1991”

Although Wrebbit3D puzzles are available in multiple countries, they aren’t available worldwide… yet. Trade fairs are the great way to present the company and the Wrebbit3D brand to distributors of “new” countries. It’s the perfect time to showcase our products fully assembled, feel the signature foam-backed puzzle pieces we’ve been known for since 1991 and really grasp what The REAL 3D puzzle experience is all about. 

Showing off…

… in a humble but proud way the professional work the whole team put in for the past months. Passion always drives us forward, and it is really rewarding to present the hard work everyone’s been doing. In essence, we present the new 3D jigsaw puzzle designs that are readily available or forthcoming that will be released later on during the year. 

Keeping an ear to the ground

Another key aspect of going to fairs is to get approached by licensors. For those unfamiliar, licensor is just a fancy word that means “a company that grants the rights to someone to create products from a specific franchise”. For example, Warner Bros granted us the rights to do Harry Potter 3D puzzles, and Ubisoft did for the Assassin’s Creed franchise.

During the fair, licensors walk around and are on the lookout for high-quality products that are distinct or exceptionally unique. They visit us to potentially strike a deal to recreate a specific building, vehicule or key item from the franchise they represent. These sometimes unforeseen meetings can lead to exciting new products down the road. Working with a flexible team means we can manage to create a new design quicker if an opportunity presents itself. Who knows, we might already have something new brewing for later on this year…

In the end, a trade fair like Spielwarenmesse is one of the cornerstones of a toy company. These presentations we make at Wrebbit3D’s booth are crucial for you, the puzzler: they ensure that you get your hands on the real 3d jigsaw puzzle experience in your specific country with quality puzzles from movies, tv shows and themes you love and are fond of. It will take a few weeks or months for you to be able to benefit from the fruits of these connections. So while we wait, why not connect a few pieces yourself 😉

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New website : more than a new look

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We had to do it. It was past time. So we did. We made a brand new website.

We had our website, wrebbit3d.com, for 7 years. During those years, our focus was keeping you up-to-date regarding new products (The Knight Bus, King Arthur’s Camelot, New York – World Trade, etc…) and introducing our new collections (Urbania, Harry Potter, Game of Thrones, etc…), along with having developed special projects (Eiffel 125th Anniversary World Tour, Coloured instructions). A few things were tweaked here and there, but we encountered some limitations with the old platform regarding improvements. So we decided it was time to wipe the slate clean and start from scratch.

Come to think of it, we’ve been working on this new website for a few years now, gathering ideas and interesting features alike. For the past few months, we’ve started the construction of the new website, shaping it to become what we had envisioned years before. We are really happy to tell you that phase 1 is completed, and excited to finally share it with you. Here’s a quick glance at some of the improvements we’ve made.

1. Welcome home

New website means a new appearance, a new look. We changed fonts, icons, images to highlight our essence. We feel at home on this new platform, and we hope you’ll feel the same way too.

 

2. Products are resource hubs

It seemed to us that all information relevant to a specific product should be on that specific product page, right ? Right. So when you search for a particular product, you’ll find high resolution images that you can zoom in to help build your 3D jigsaw puzzle ; assembly instructions (majority available in colour) and a link to what we sometimes refer to as our « domestic pet insurance » (say your cat had the brilliant idea to hide puzzle pieces somewhere in your home), our state of the art customer service that offers all the options to order a missing piece.

 

3. Responsive design

Yup. It’s done. No more pinch-to-zoom on tablets and mobiles. It is retired… for good. You will now experience the website in an adaptive format that will best suit the device you’re browsing on.

 

4. Resource menu

The second most important page after the products is the Resource menu, regrouping all the things you might need for the best 3D puzzle experience: Store locator, FAQ, Tips and Tricks, Instruction guides and Missing or Lost pieces form.

 

5. Tips and tricks

We’ve added this new page to enhance your puzzling sessions. Currently, you’ll find the basic steps on how to assemble a 3D puzzle and for all you visual folks. a video (available in multiple languages) with the same information. And that’s only the beginning ! For your benefit, we’ll add additional tips and tricks that we’ve developed with the years of experience working with 3D puzzles. Have your own special trick during your 3D jigsaw puzzle sessions ? Share it with us, and we might add it here for the interest of other puzzlers. We’re all in it together after all !

 

6. Suggestions funnel

Over the past few years, we’ve received a lot of suggestions for new 3D jigsaw puzzle designs. We always add them to our suggestion list so we can consider them during our brainstorm and designing sessions. On our new contact form, you’ll find the specific subject « Suggestions » to help you share all your cool ideas with us.

 

These are just a few of the improvements we’ve made on the new website. Many of them are hidden behind this new look and you’ll probably never be directly aware of them, but will improve your experience. We’ve meticulously checked all pages twice, thrice, some even more to make sure everything was working properly. If you spot anything acting funny that could be improved, or just a nice feature you think would be nice and benefit your experience, drop us a line and we’ll check it out.

Now, it’s time to discover this new website on your own. Read, search, browse and, above all, enjoy !

Welcome home.