Abstract: A soccer ball assembly (10) includes a central mounting core (14) defining thirty-two holes and thirty-two construction elements which are mountable to the central mounting core in an arrangement wherein the construction elements extend radially outwardly therefrom. Twenty of the constructions are hexagonal elements (18) which are hexagonal in cross-section and twelve are pentagonal elements (16) which are pentagonal in cross-section. Each construction element has a spigot formation at an inner end thereof which fits into a different one of the holes in the mounting core (14). In the fully assembled condition, the soccer ball assembly resembles a soccer ball.

Abstract: Embodiments may including multiple building elements that may include connector building elements and basic building elements for the construction of three-dimensional puzzles. Connector building elements may include a connector portion that may insert into a receiving portion of a basic building element. Connector building elements and basic building elements may rotate with respect to each other to a fixed point where respective faces of the connector building element and the basic building element are aligned; the alignment may be to pre-determined angles. Connector building elements and/or basic building elements may include blocking and/or locking structures that may resist and/or arrest the rotation of the elements with respect to each other and to aid in maintaining the alignment of the elements.

Abstract: A puzzle formed by splitting of a 3-D body by three pairs of symmetrical conical surfaces. The body has a hollow sphere inside with three main axes coincided with the axes of each pair. The elements are a result of splitting by the conical surfaces and comprise outer and inner junction means providing two adjacent elements sliding with respect to each other. There are three types of elements with orientation means: six polar, twelve median and eight triangular elements. The elements adjacent to one conical surface comprise key open means providing elements move apart. The goal of the three-dimensional puzzle is to put the body in right order by 90 degrees rotations of elements spaced from one side of conical surfaces, to the initial ordered orientation, where the body can be separated for two parts providing access to the space located inside the hollow sphere.

Abstract: A jigsaw puzzle is provided with a plurality of inner puzzle pieces defining a complete inner jigsaw puzzle depicting a preselected object, and a plurality of outer puzzle pieces defining a complete outer jigsaw puzzle depicting a frame around an opening having the shape of the preselected object.

Abstract: A spatial puzzle apparatus is disclosed herein. In a preferred embodiment, the apparatus 100 comprises a plurality of puzzle blocks 102 which has a general pyramid shape, and a void 124 which is configured to receive one of the plurality of puzzle blocks 102. A spherical housing 104 is used to house the plurality of puzzle blocks 102 and the void 124. The spherical housing 104 is configured to circumscribe the plurality of puzzle blocks 102 so that the plurality of puzzle blocks 102 and the void 124 define and retain the shape of a cube 106 as the plurality of puzzle blocks 102 are caused to rotate about a common axis to change positions via the void 124 to solve the puzzle. A virtual form of the spatial puzzle apparatus is also disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed is a geometric puzzle comprising a plurality of three-dimensional components of at least one type, each component of the same type being derived by notionally dividing a fundamental shape into a plurality of equal parts, said fundamental shape being selected from the group consisting of a regular tetrahedron having edges of equal length and a regular pyramid with a square base and also having edges of equal length, said components being capable of assembly into multiple composite shapes. Each component may be equal and identical to one another or each pair of components may comprise mirror images of one another. Surfaces of said components may be provided attractive magnetic elements to hold said components in a composite shape.

Abstract: A picture puzzle kit is provided for coloring duplicate picture puzzles marked with distinct indicia corresponding to multiple colors. The picture puzzle kit comprises two or more sets of puzzle pieces comprising parts that define a picture puzzle. The puzzle pieces in one set are duplicates of corresponding puzzle pieces in another set. The puzzle pieces in one set are marked with indicia corresponding to a color, which are distinct from indicia marked on the puzzle pieces in another set. Opposing sides of the puzzle pieces can be marked with distinct indicia. Two or more color charts display colors corresponding to the distinct indicia marked on the puzzle pieces. Coloring tools are used to color the puzzle pieces based on the colors corresponding to the distinct indicia, displayed on the color charts. Corresponding colored puzzle pieces in the sets are interchanged for creating duplicate picture puzzles of different colors.

Abstract: A toy block assembly puzzle, which is arranged diagonally, ideal for advanced users, comprises: a game tray (20) and plurality of assembly pieces (10) which will be arranged in a concave recess (21) of said game tray (20), characterized in that: said concave recess (21) of said game tray (20) including 50 concave slots (22), arranged in 11 rows; each odd row (row 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11) having 5 slots and each even row (row 2, 4, 6, 8, 10) having 4 slots; all slots (22) of said odd and even row are staggered arranged, forming 10 diagonal rows, each having an angle of 45 degree enclosed by said diagonal row and a border of said game tray (20); said assembly pieces (10) comprise 11 building blocks (1A˜1K), each having a different shape and formed by 3˜5 adjacent units; a total sum of units of said 11 building blocks (1A˜1K) are 50 units; said building blocks (1A˜1K) are placed diagonally with an oblique angle of 45 degree, into said 50 concave slots (22), which are provided on the game tray (20).

Abstract: A plane jigsaw puzzle has multiple plastic pieces with concavo-convex structures on side edges, where the plastic puzzle pieces are matched and connected to concavo-convex structures. A chamfer angle is set at the edge between pieces, and the height of the chamfer angle to the edge interface of the two adjacent pieces is from 5% to 50%. The contact area of the two opposite adjacent pieces is 95% to 50% of the contact area of the corresponding edges.

Abstract: A cube comprising a first set (18) of three identical, contiguous faces and a second set (19) of three identical, contiguous faces. The first set (18) has third order rotational symmetry about a common corner (20) and comprises a first face (22). The first face (22) comprises a male connector fin (36A), a female connector slot (38A), a first band (28A), and a second band (30A). The male connector fin (36A) and female connector slot (38A) lie parallel to, adjacent to, and on opposite sides of a diagonal (34) emanating from the common corner (20). The first band (28A) parallels the diagonal (34) and connects the midpoints of two edges of the first face (22). The second band (30A) mirrors the first band across the diagonal (34). The first set (18) and the second set (19) are enantiomers. Accordingly, a plurality of these cubes can be snapped together, face-to-face, to manifest a variety of tessellating band patterns.

Abstract: What is disclosed is a versatile interlocking crossbar device and system for coupling modular components of toy assemblages, educational models, hobby constructions, component attachments, or the like together using one or more connectors, configured with a set of male connector parts and a set of female connector parts, configured to enable the selective attachment of such parts. The disclosed system is exemplified in this application as a toy vehicle and a ball and demonstrates how the parts and interlocking crossbar device interrelate to one another in a plurality of ways to create varying embodiments. The unique interrelationships spoken of are, for the most part, capable of creation because similar sized openings and recesses are indexed within each body member such that the pieces and interlocking crossbar conform thereto.

Abstract: Puzzle formed by a plurality of cubes. Puzzle formed by a plurality of cubes, wherein each face (3) of each cube shows a fragment of an image, and which is formed by a quantity of cubes whose square root is a whole number. The cubes may be arranged three-dimensionally forming a bigger cube in such a way that each of the faces of the bigger cube shows an image formed by the fragments of images of each of the seen faces (3) of each of the cubes. Each of the cubes can have reversible connecting means for connecting the cube with cubes adjacent thereto preferably by means of movable magnets. The puzzle can be used as a flags construction game.

Abstract: A picture mosaic's foldable piece and frame are present. The picture mosaic's piece has the first piece and the second piece, and one side of the first piece is connected with one side of the second piece by a strip connector, and the first piece can fold backward or forward from 0 to 180 degree relative to the second piece along the connector, and shape projections or concaves are set on at least part of the other sides of the first piece and the second piece to connect with other pieces. The picture mosaic's frame comprises at least two picture frames connected by strip connectors, and anyone of the picture frames can fold backward or forward from 0 to 180 degree relative to the adjacent picture frames along the connectors, and shape projections or concaves are set on inner sides of the picture frames to connect with picture mosaic's pieces.

Abstract: A bath toy arrangement for use on a nonporous surface in the vicinity of a source of water. The bath toy arrangement is provided with first and second sheet elements each formed of ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) foam having a thickness of approximately between 1 mm and 10 mm. Each of the first and second sheet elements has a determined configuration. There is additionally provided an ornamental design printed directly on the first and second sheet elements. The ornamental design is printed with a water insoluble ink. When wetted with the water, the first and second sheet elements will adhere to the nonporous surface or to each other.

Abstract: An apparatus for testing aspects of how a child learns includes a toy-like base having upstanding pegs. The child is encouraged to place donut shaped hand pieces onto the pegs. The hand pieces test the ability of the child to discriminate between different colors, and separately between different textures and different shapes and also tests the child's abilities in perception and creativity. The base also is able to test the child's ability to discern and copy tones and rhythms. Information of the child's performance is automatically collected within the apparatus and then compared with a normative baseline. Remediation focuses on activities related to the learning channels where the child is least astute and periodic retesting measures the ability of the child to improve in those channels to enable improvement of remediation approaches.

Abstract: The invention relates to a three-dimensional puzzle or puzzle or display platform being substantially spherical and having a substantially tessellated surface defined by substantially square form areas (first playing piece) and substantially triangular form areas (second playing piece), and having at least two parallel planes of demarcation on each of the three Cartesian axis that define said areas of said surface, and wherein the chord length of both said square form areas and said triangular said form areas are substantially similar. Said puzzle or game platform may be in conjunction with a levitator.

Abstract: Disclosed are the working of a Spherical Locking Container 10, which roughly takes the form an ammunition cylinder from a pistol revolver. The faux Bullets 11 give the appearance of solid and valuable device. The item generates commercial value as a novelty as well as a clever, well-constructed storage container.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to an improved and enhanced means enabling formation of illustrations wherein the overall illustration formed may comprise differing desired heights to show depth or three dimensional effect of illustrations formed by employing a plurality of stacker units in combination with puzzle units to enhance the height desired, said stacker unit comprising a holed head configured to have a central inwardly burrow and a leg for lodgment onto a substrate member having a plurality of holes of compatible dimension for complementary and snug abutment leaving the holed head of the stacker unit above the substrate member [now acting as an elevated substrate member] for accommodating the leg of a puzzle unit thus enhancing the height of the puzzle unit.

Abstract: An improved puzzle of the type in which a target image is applied to the edge of a stack of slats. The slats are shuffled and then reassembled by the user. In the improvement, the strip of target image that is associated with the edge of each slat is extended beyond the edge, along the surface of the slat, allowing the user to more readily perceive the puzzle pattern, particularly on relatively thin slats. The improvement also allows economic manufacture from inexpensive materials by ordinary printing techniques. Slats can be printed flat, then formed by folding.

Abstract: Toy block cube filling puzzle using transparent cube containers and using 8 tetrahedron blocks as a first group and 32 one eighth of octahedron blocks as a second group. When the blocks from the first group are assembled with one vertex of each block meeting at the center of the cube the second group can be used to completely fill the cube without voids. When 8 blocks from the second group each share a vertex at the said center the remaining 32 blocks can completely fill the cube again. When using a cube filled with one block from the first group and four from the second and each having different colors and paired up with a mirrored adjacent copy of this assembly, 2 blocks are given color change to give 7 colors. Additional pairs can be arranged to form infinite sized shapes in perfect order in three dimension and color.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to a supporting frame, a plurality of swiveling pieces, and a plurality of movable pieces, and the above elements are constructed with each other into a sphere shape; the supporting frame disposes a first supporting stem and a second supporting stem; each swiveling piece has a top face formed in a regular polygon and a blocker located at the side thereof, and the swiveling piece installed on an extremity of the first supporting stem or the second supporting stem via a limited nail; each movable piece has a top face formed in a regular polygon, a locking portion disposed thereon, a limited portion disposed thereon, and a toothed portion disposed thereon. Accordingly, the present invention facilitates to attain a logical configuration with lower manufacturing costs and an easy mass production.

Abstract: A pocketknife puzzle or kit is provided having a blade and spring, sandwiched between two handle sections and held in place by three pins. The pins are held in place by friction, resulting from the tension of the spring against the pivoting end of the blade. The pocketknife may be assembled and disassembled without tools.

Abstract: Snap away musical instrument picks. A sheet of material is provided that has a plurality of musical instrument picks formed therein by cut lines around the perimeter of the picks except for uncut web areas around each pick. The ends of the cut lines turn into the picks. A pick can be detached from the card body by severing the web to remove a pick when desired, and any rough edges formed by breaking the web are not located along the outer perimeter of the pick. The sheet of material can be sized to be carried in a purse or wallet and the like for easy access.

Abstract: A dissection puzzle comprising a set of pieces, each piece in the set having an obverse face and a reverse face and a plurality of straight edges about said faces, and wherein said set of pieces may be formed into an assembled puzzle of straight-sided geometric shape by arranging the pieces in edge-to-edge abutting relationship, the form of the pieces being selected such that the area of each piece is selected from a set areas of different rational ratios to the area of the assembled puzzle and characterised in that: the obverse face and the reverse face of each piece include markings selected from a predetermined set of markings such that when arranged to form the assembled puzzle and viewed from one side, each edge of each piece adjacent another piece is adjacent a piece having a different marking.

Abstract: The construction and balancing puzzle of the present invention utilizes multiple differently shaped parts which are assembled vertically on a stand to form particular designs. During the assembling or construction, the assembled parts must be balanced at all times. The basic puzzle piece is an injection molded cube and the remaining puzzle pieces are fabricated by joining several cubes together in a single plane. The stand or base includes a flat bottom to be supported on a table and the upper portion is made from two upwardly facing walls that are at an angle of 90 degrees with respect to each other to form a V. Each of the two walls of the base has a length that is preferably one and one-half times the length of the cube that makes the basic puzzle piece.

Abstract: The present invention provides interchangeable activity centers having a variety of themes, complexity, or content. Parents, teachers, therapists, or others can select, combine, and arrange two or more activity centers according to a user's interests and capabilities at that time. As the user develops greater skills or begins to lose interest, one or more of the activity centers may be removed, rearranged, or substituted for one or more other activity centers. This may lead to longer interest in the device and better correlate its subject matter with information or materials needed for further development.

Abstract: A game or puzzle including a plurality of polyomino assembly pieces and a support base. The support base aids the user in visualizing the shape of the puzzle to be assembled and provides support to the assembly pieces during puzzle assembly.

Abstract: A multiple dimensional puzzle configuration having interlocking puzzle components defining a fixed geometric shape upon proper assembly. Each of the multiple puzzle elements has multiple surfaces that engage corresponding interlocking surfaces of adjacent puzzle component elements within a display formation for commercial indicia or other so designated messages when assembled.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a three-dimensional DIY assembly intelligence structure, which is a three-dimensional rotatable structure. The three-dimensional rotatable structure comprises a detachable puzzle piece, several square puzzle pieces, several rectangular puzzle pieces, several triangular puzzle pieces. The three-dimensional rotatable structure is composed of twenty-six puzzle pieces including one detachable puzzle piece, five square puzzle pieces, twelve rectangular puzzle pieces, and eight triangular puzzle pieces. The three-dimensional rotatable structure has a sphere shape, and it combines a jigsaw puzzle, a smart box, a Rubik's Cube and a pet egg. Therefore, it is a more challenging intelligence game.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a learning device and its method. The learning device comprises a platform, a plurality of puzzle pieces, a plurality of reading units, a storage unit and a processing unit. Each puzzle piece includes a pattern and at least one ID code. The reading unit is used for reading the ID code. The storage unit is used for storing a plurality of records of learning information related to the patterns of the puzzle pieces. The processing unit selects one of the learning information, generates a hint signal of the selected learning information to hint a user about a specified position of placing the puzzle piece on the platform, scans the reading units to obtain the read ID code to determine the position of the puzzle piece placed on the platform, compares the determined position with the specified position, and generates a response signal according to a determining result.

Abstract: A three-dimensional puzzle of a familiar object, the puzzle including a puzzle substrate and a plurality of interlocking puzzle pieces that engage an outer surface of the substrate to form a representation of the familiar object. The edges of the puzzle pieces are beveled to reduce or eliminate binding between interlocked pieces as each piece is positioned in the puzzle. The puzzle may include a release mechanism for separating one or more of the puzzle pieces from the substrate.

Abstract: A puzzle and a method of solving thereof are disclosed. The puzzle includes a block defining an interior and an exterior, the block including at least three panels arranged perpendicularly to each other, wherein each panel defines a wall and wherein each panel defines at least one slot through each wall. A plurality of keys, each configured to be fully insertable through each slot on each wall from the exterior toward the interior when there are no other keys in the block are provided. The keys and the slots are configured such that, if each key is inserted into a correct slot and in a correct sequence with respect to the others keys, all of the plurality of keys can be fully inserted into the block, and, if at least one of the plurality of keys is inserted into an incorrect slot or in an incorrect sequence with respect to the other keys, at least one of the keys cannot be fully inserted into the block.

Abstract: The invention provides a geometric puzzle having a plurality of flat square and rectangular elements with slots that allow the elements to be sequentially interlocked to form two separate geometric shapes, the smaller shape (4-D Qube) being capable of fitting into the larger (Archimedes Qube) to form one geometric structure.

Abstract: A packaging structure for packaging an object. The packaging structure includes an object receiving portion for receiving the object at least partially thereinto. A retaining assembly is provided for selectively retaining the object within the object receiving portion. The retaining assembly is operable between a non-retaining and a retaining configuration wherein the retaining assembly respectively allows and prevents removal of the object from the object receiving portion. A lock releasably locks the retaining assembly in the retaining configuration. The lock is operable between a locked configuration and a non-locked configuration for respectively selectively locking the retaining assembly in the retaining configuration and allowing the retaining assembly to be moved to the non-retaining configuration. The lock includes a puzzle that allows the lock to be operated from the locked configuration to the unlocked configuration upon the puzzle being solved.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a three-dimensional DIY assembly intelligence structure, which is a three-dimensional rotatable structure. The three-dimensional rotatable structure comprises a detachable puzzle piece, several square puzzle pieces, several rectangular puzzle pieces, several triangular puzzle pieces. The three-dimensional rotatable structure is composed of twenty-six puzzle pieces including one detachable puzzle piece, five square puzzle pieces, twelve rectangular puzzle pieces, and eight triangular puzzle pieces. The three-dimensional rotatable structure has a sphere shape, and it combines a jigsaw puzzle, a smart box, a Rubik's Cube and a pet egg. Therefore, it is a more challenging intelligence game.

Abstract: A children's toy is disclosed, including a block, a casing affixed to the block, and a magnet housed within the casing, the magnet freely moveable within the casing. The freely moveable magnet allows for universal magnetic connections to be made with other similar blocks, as well as other fixed or moveable magnetic elements. Also disclosed are a variety of connectors that connect to the blocks in several different manners.

Abstract: A game or puzzle including a plurality of polyomino assembly pieces and a support base. The support base aids the user in visualizing the shape of the puzzle to be assembled and provides support to the assembly pieces during puzzle assembly.

Abstract: A picture display system, such as for a table top display, utilizing a plurality of tetrahedronal shaped blocks which feature four planar faces of equilateral triangles. In the system, the blocks are positioned within a tray-like housing, preferably six-sided, where the housing includes a base or floor having an array of tetrahedronal shaped recesses or pegs for strategically positioning the respective blocks to expose one of the triangular faces, with each face having a picture segment. With the blocks so positioned, the picture segments reveal a full or completed picture.

Abstract: A puzzle device with illumination and audible sounds is provided. The device comprises a housing; a body shaped to securely fit over the housing and comprising a plurality of spaced recesses on a top surface, a circuit having a plurality of conducting members formed on upward faces of the recesses, a battery power source, an on/off switch, and a light member and/or audible sound producing member forming a loop together with the power source and the switch; and a plurality of puzzle pieces, each of the puzzle pieces having a shape conformed to that of the respective recess of the body and comprising a contact on the bottom; whereby correct arrangement of the puzzle pieces in the conformed recesses will cause the contacts of the puzzle pieces to contact the conducting members of the recesses to close the circuit so as to activate the audible sound producing member to makes a sound and/or the light member to illuminate.

Abstract: This invention generally relates to a set of parallelepipedal bodies (cells) capable of matingly compatible engagement for interconnection, so as to allow up to three degrees of freedom in the sliding movement of an individual cell or grouping of cells about a grouping of other interconnected cells from the set. Each cell may be monolithic or constructed from six face plates. For cubic and rhombohedral forms, the face plates are designed to interlock in construction with any other face plate to form a cell, regardless of the orientation of the face plates. A first set of cells utilizes a uniform face plate, each cell differing only in the orientation of this uniform face plate about the other uniform face plates on the cell. A second set of cells utilizes two different but matingly compatible face plates. Again, each cell differs only in the orientation of either of the matingly compatible face plates about the other face plates on the cell.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a panel-type magnetic toy having compartments where permanent magnets move. The magnetic toy includes a polygonal panel body having a space therein, a plurality of compartments defined in the space of the panel body, and separated from each other by at least one partition wall, and a permanent magnet movably provided in each of the compartments. According to this invention, as the magnets are rolled in the hollow compartments partitioned by the partition walls, attractive force is generated between the magnets of neighboring panels. Thereby, it is possible to connect the panels to each other at various positions. Since the magnets move according to the contact position of the panels, it is possible to manufacture variously shaped structures using a small number of panels, thus increasing creative potential.

Abstract: A polyhedral puzzle has basic pieces that connect and form polyhedrons. The present invention serves as a puzzle solved by the geometric relationship between the pieces. The pieces have four triangular members and each member has a primary and a secondary form. The members connect with positioners interlocking with notches on adjacent members. The positioners include slots that allow members to connect at three angles with each other. A primary member connects to a secondary member in an alternating fashion. The members assemble into polyhedrons such as a cube, sphere, cylinder, or combination thereof that lead to sculptures, including humanoid forms, at various scales or buildings at larger scales.

Abstract: A game or puzzle including a plurality of polyomino assembly pieces and a support base. The support base may comprise a polygonal bottom member, one or more towers, and side walls. The support base aids the user in visualizing the shape of the puzzle to be assembled and provides support to the assembly pieces during puzzle assembly.

Abstract: A building block includes two perpendicularly connected square frames, and a hypotenuse frame extended between outer edges of the two square frames. Each of the square and hypotenuse frames has an outer frame portion and an inner cross-shaped rib portion having a thickness twice as large as that of the outer frame portion. The cross-shaped rib portion divides a space enclosed in each frame into four equal divisions, which are four cavities on one of the two square frames; two diagonally opposite round connecting posts and two diagonally opposite cavities on the other square frame; and two diagonally opposite connecting protrusions and two diagonally opposite rectangular cavities on the hypotenuse frame, so that a plurality of the building blocks could be assembled together in different manners to form changeful shapes via engagement of the cavities with corresponding connecting posts or protrusions.

Abstract: A puzzle game is disclosed in which a mechanical puzzle is contrived from a set of components, the game including a deconstruction of the puzzle's form. In randomizing and solving the puzzle, a handle and a housing are alternately rotated about and translated along an axis in relation to each other. Deconstruction of the puzzle's form involves removing a core sub-assembly containing the handle and other demountable components. This facilitates access to the housing.

Abstract: A game for children has buildable structures, movement measurement devices for measuring game piece movement and projectile range values, structural unit guides to aid in construction of the buildable structures, and movable game pieces.

Abstract: The IKOS holistic game of this invention comprises a semi-regular geometric solid of 32 faces. 12 faces are regular pentagons interfaced to 20 equilateral triangles. The polyhedron also comprises 60 equal upstand edges each one of which subtends 36 degrees at the centroid of the polyhedron. It also comprises 30 equal vertices at which four edges and four faces meet. The surface elements 1 of the IKOS are of seven distinct colors, with each surface element being of one color only. There are six sets of like colored surface elements with two pentagons and ten up-stands in each set. All the triangular panels are in the seventh, neutral, shade. Also included is a method of designing the 32'dron on a CAD system.

Abstract: A game or puzzle comprising a plurality of polyomino pieces, each piece having on opposite faces one or more squares, said squares on each said piece and on opposite faces having markings wherein such said markings of said squares in total on both faces of said pieces comprise four or more different markings such that the pieces are capable of being assembled using their obverse faces only into a first set of one pattern comprising squares with the markings of the squares on the obverse faces of the assembled pieces forming a checkerboard pattern of two alternating markings which may be used for playing a checkers or chess type game, and the pieces may be further assembled into a second set of one or more patterns using the reverse faces of some of the pieces and the obverse faces of the remaining pieces, each pattern in the second set comprising squares forming a further checkerboard pattern of four or more markings, one of said markings being in an alternating checkerboard pattern with the remaining marking

Abstract: A ball with a jigsaw cover includes a hollow core having a first hemisphere and a second hemisphere fixedly connected to each other to form a complete spheroid. Multiple puzzle pieces are detachably adhered to an outer periphery of the hollow core and each has a curvature equal to that of the hollow core for completely covering the outer periphery of the hollow core. Each puzzle piece defines at least one concave portion and forms at least one convex portion laterally extending from each of the multiple puzzle pieces. Each concave portion receives a corresponding convex portion of an adjacent puzzle piece such that the multiple puzzle pieces are connected to one another.

Abstract: The present invention is toy or educational tool comprising a container shaped and decorated to portray a doll or thing being studied and housing puzzle pieces inside that, when assembled, create an image of or thematically related to said container or thing being studied.