Eguchi Toys Polar Bear Puzzle – Wooden 3D Animal Puzzle

A chunky 21-piece, two-layer wooden polar bear puzzle that's a real challenge for kids and handsome enough to display.

The Eguchi Toys Polar Bear Puzzle shows a polar bear and cub under falling snow in 21 thick wooden pieces that sit in a two-layer frame. Eguchi Toys explains the idea: the first layer helps children learn the animal itself, the second shows the place it lives in nature. The three-dimensional build makes it harder than a flat puzzle, which is why Eguchi recommends it for ages 4–8.

Specifications

• Brand: Eguchi Toys
• Designer: Kentaro Eguchi (founder of Eguchi Toys)
• Type: Wooden animal puzzle with two-layer frame
• Animal: Polar Bear
• Number of pieces: 21 (per Eguchi Toys)
• Materials: Pine and birch plywood
• Piece thickness: Nearly 2 cm (about ¾ in)
• Product dimensions: 25 × 20 × 2 cm (9.8 × 7.9 × 0.8 in)
• Weight: 660 g (1.5 lb) puzzle only, per Eguchi Toys; 2 lb (0.9 kg) boxed
• Package dimensions: 30 × 23 × 5 cm (12 × 9 × 2 in)
• Age: Safety-rated 3+; Eguchi Toys recommends ages 4–8 for the right challenge
• Safety testing: US CPSIA tested
• Origin: Designed and made in Taiwan
• Item number (MPN): T121
• UPC/EAN: 4713410531212

Features

• 21 pieces in a two-layer wooden frame: the animal, then its natural habitat
• Pieces nearly 2 cm (about ¾ in) thick, easy for small hands to grasp
• Pine and birch plywood with a smooth natural-wood feel
• 25 × 20 × 2 cm (9.8 × 7.9 × 0.8 in); 660 g (1.5 lb)
• Safety-rated 3+ and US CPSIA tested; Eguchi recommends ages 4–8; made in Taiwan

Best for

Children who like animals and a challenge, from about 4 to 8 (Eguchi's recommendation), quiet-time play, and a playroom shelf or desk where it can stand on display. The pieces also work for free play outside the frame. Collect it with the Reindeer Puzzle from the same series.

Who this is not for

• Anyone who wants a big jigsaw: it has 21 chunky pieces, designed for depth rather than piece count.
• Anyone looking for wall-hanging hardware: none is listed.

Why we carry Eguchi Toys

We've been curating design-led pieces since 2009, and Eguchi Toys fills a gap we care about: children's things that are honest, well made and good-looking enough to live in the main rooms of a home. Eguchi Toys was founded in Taipei in 2015 by Kentaro Eguchi, a Japanese designer who studied fine art at the School of Visual Arts in New York, holds a Montessori teaching qualification and founded Ivy's House Montessori kindergarten in Taipei in 1997. His team of designers, carpenters and preschool teachers designs and makes the toys in Taiwan, and the line has been shown at Maison&Objet in Paris (2017, 2019, 2024) and the Nuremberg International Toy Fair (2019, 2020). Every toy starts from what children are working on at each stage, then gets a shape and palette an adult is happy to see every day.

Worth the investment

Thick wood pieces survive years of being tipped out and put back, and the finished puzzle earns a place on a shelf instead of in a cupboard.

Buy once: durability and care

Wipe with a soft cloth and clean water, then dry it right away. Skip alcohol and chemical cleaners, and keep it away from direct sun, heaters and air-conditioning vents, which can make wood expand, contract and crack.

Frequently asked questions

What age is the Eguchi Toys Polar Bear Puzzle for?

It is safety-rated for ages 3 and up; Eguchi Toys recommends it for ages 4–8, because the three-dimensional build makes it more challenging.

How many pieces does the Eguchi Toys Polar Bear Puzzle have?

21 pieces, per Eguchi Toys.

How big is the Eguchi Toys Polar Bear Puzzle?

25 × 20 × 2 cm (9.8 × 7.9 × 0.8 in) and 660 g (1.5 lb), per Eguchi Toys. Boxed, it's about 30 × 23 × 5 cm (12 × 9 × 2 in) and 2 lb.

What wood is the Eguchi Toys Polar Bear Puzzle made of?

Pine and birch plywood.

Is the Eguchi Toys Polar Bear Puzzle safety tested?

Yes, it is US CPSIA tested.

How do I care for the Eguchi Toys Polar Bear Puzzle?

Wipe it with a damp cloth and dry it straight away; no alcohol or chemical cleaners. Full care notes are in the Buy once section above.

Gifting & bulk orders

Buying for a nursery, a school, a hotel family suite or several gifts at once? Contact us for multiples and trade pricing. MetropolitanDecor is a California design retailer, in business since 2009.

Shipping

In-stock Eguchi Toys pieces ship in 2–3 business days from the United States. We don't pad delivery promises: if your order can't leave on time, we contact you before it ships.

Please note: Because this item is made to order or specially sourced, it is final sale.