I've ordered a few different 3D metal puzzles. they are sort of funny (sometimes frustrating and patience straining) but rewarding when completed.
This price is only for the Eiffel Tower.
The seller has other metallic puzzle buildings for sale for relatively low prices
Brooklyn Bridge, Empire State Building, Seattle Tower, US$1.44
These things are difficult to make by hand, you will need a proper toolset.
These things are difficult to make by hand, you will need a proper toolset.
These are easy to make if you follow the instructions and have some dexterity with only a small pair of pliers.
I have -2 dexterity
Hopefully your wisdom is compensated so that you can will-save this temptation.
Still difficult even by using small pliers.
And you may cut your finger if not handled properly.
Just curious is anyone has purchased from these guys?
According to the aliexpress site, the seller is '3D Toy World' in china.
Are they reliable ?
Just curious is anyone has purchased from these guys?
Are they reliable ?
You're not buying a car or house, this is a $1 piece of tin and if it doesn't arrive your get your money back.
According to the aliexpress site, the seller is '3D Toy World' in china
My estimation is that 99.99% of sellers on Alieexpress are in China.
Are they reliable ?
For $1, does kt really matter?
Nevertheless, Aliexpress has feedback and buyer protection. So read feedback, and take a chance!
563 sales with 98.5% pos feedback
Thanks all, I'm looking at buying several of these.
I already have the 4 Transformers one.. they are like $20 each.
Does anyone know if the AliExpress products are official Fascination Metal Earth models, or are they cheap replicas ?
Does anyone know if the AliExpress products are official Fascination Metal Earth models, or are they cheap replicas ?
What AliExpress products? AliExpress is like eBay, they are not the seller.
Are these official Fascination Metal Earth products? What do you think when they start at under $1!
What AliExpress products? AliExpress is like eBay, they are not the seller.
I guess i'm asking if the seller "3D Toys World" are selling Fascination metal earths or their own replicas.
Are these official Fascination Metal Earth products? What do you think when they start at under $1!
Would this be a guess, or have you actually purchased these from this seller?
If they are replicas, i'll be concerned about the level of details of the models. The Fascinations ones are extremely detailed.
Hmm ok, looking at some of the images posted by buyers, definitely not fascinations brand.
It's their own brand of metal sheets.
How much are those Fascination Metal Earth products selling roughly?
Ended up getting 4 models. Fingers crossed!
Thanks OP
Don't forget to add the coupons for $2 off if you spend more than $9 and $1 off if you spend more than $7. This is on top of the automatic $1 off if over $8. managed to get 5 items plus the tweezers for $7.25. Didn't even buy the eiffel tower as one of the 5.
So my models arrived today! About a month after purchase which is good.
Initial feedback:
The Models are the same as the Fascination Metal Earths. They probably used the same design.
However, the quality of the metal sheet isn't the same.
Fascinations metal sheets are tough and sturdy, and have a nice shiny reflection.
The chinese metal sheets are still somewhat reflective, but blurry.
And the metal sheets are very thin and fragile. I dropped 2 sheets onto some cables from 1m high, and they crumbled.. literally from flat sheet to a bowl shape. So the sheets are very very thin.
I havent crafted one yet. But from above, i will need to be careful not to break the parts as i bend them… i have a bad feeling things will just tear apart when i craft them. :( we shall see…
Ozbargain beware - the listings all say:
Warning: can't eat
Also other restrictions:
If you are a quick temper these puzzles are not suitable for you.
If you are a completist online shopping is not suitable for you.