CSam
Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2025
As a huge Harry Potter fan, I’m so happy I found this! While I love puzzles, the 3D ones are always a challenge for me, but this one was well worth it. The colors are bright and the addition of the stand just brings it all together. The pieces are marked to easily keep track and fit well, though there were a few that needed a bit of finesse. Be careful as this is foamcore and if you apply too much pressure, the pieces can fold/bend; I only had it happen once and I was extra careful after that. This is going in my Harry Potter room and I’ll be keeping an eye out for more from this company. 5 stars!
Customer Review
Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2025
This model kit is nice, but I prefer the laser-cut wood ones (even though I usually break at least a piece during assembly). The material is basically foam sandwiched between two layers of thin cardstock (foamcore). The design is good and the pieces are fairly easy to remove (though really, the “hanging chads” that result from punching out all the slots are enough of a pain to deduct a star), but if you accidentally bend a piece, you may get a visible line where it happened. Also, some pieces weren’t cut out entirely, so some of the artwork side got torn away when removing them. Each panel is actually folded in half, which is unusual to me (the first piece you punch out is a circle that’s juuust slightly too big to fit on half of the panel, so a small piece was on the other side of the fold. It turned out not to be a problem, but it seemed odd until I saw how they reinforced it.There are some great ideas about the build, though: almost each piece is numbered, so even if you punch out a few of them, you won’t lose track of which is which. There is a system with red and blue dots that tells you exactly where pieces slot together (though sometimes, it seems unnecessarily detailed—do we really need to ensure that symmetrical assembled end number 1 is attached to the left side instead of the right?). And finally, I love that this company thought through which pieces are on which panels so that I’m not flipping through all of them to find a part—and that they took the time to inform you exactly when you’re done with a panel.Overall, fun to put together, but I’d’ve liked the pieces to be more sturdy, like the ones made of laser-cut wood. Granted, that would’ve made this so much heavier and it would’ve sacrificed the color and the size. I guess those are worth it being a bit less permanent—even if my cat keeps trying to chew on the tail.
Brehil
Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2025
This is an awesome puzzle that looks amazing when completed. Some key things when putting together are to use the punch out tool, double check the instructions to make sure you line up the symbols and numbers, and some of the pieces are tricky to get to stick. Once you get the hang of it, it is fairly easy to put together and stays together well. It looks great when completed and stays together well. I would recommend this to anyone that likes to build legos or puzzles.
Chris Anderson
Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2025
Wow, this is going to take some time to build, but what a magnificent bird it will be! Any fan of Harry Potter's Dumbledore will appreciate this puzzle. Having already seen the Hedwig puzzle this past year, I imagine Fawkes The Phoenix will rise to be one of my favorites as well.It's a 4D build, stands 19.1" tall, and has 174 pieces. The pieces come on 10 3D puzzle sheets.
Amy
Reviewed in the United States on February 26, 2025
I love these puzzles. They're really well designed and organized, the instructions are clear and the pieces are well marked. This is made of foamcore, but is surprisingly sturdy. Sometimes some pieces can be tricky to fit, and if you need to try more than once it can fray out. Still, I've found the pieces really fit smoothly and securely - if you're forcing it you're probably wrong. I've done other puzzles from this company, and I've always got an eye out for a new set since I enjoy the process. As someone who generally does Book Nook sets, I can say this is a great alternative if you're a fan of those.
Amber L
Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2025
My husband loves doing these types of puzzles. He was getting a little tired of doing the same design concepts as boats or buildings, so I was really excited when I saw this one...it'll go perfect next to the Hogwarts Castle one he built not too long ago. The puzzle material is great quality, and the design is so neat and always comes together nicely at the joints/connection points. You do have to have a softer hand and be a tad gentle given this technically is like cardstock style paper and you can't force things, or you will rip or break pieces. So with that said I think this would be perfect for ages 12+. It definitely provides a good spin on typically puzzle building and you get to display it afterwards too.
TBone
Reviewed in the United States on February 12, 2025
4D Build, Harry Potter Fawkes Phoenix 3D Model Kit with Stand, Harry Potter Collectibles & Desk Décor, Adult Puzzle, Building Toys, 3D Puzzles for Adults & Teens, 172 Pieces, for Ages 12 & Up.I recently used the 4D Build Harry Potter Fawkes Phoenix 3D Model Kit, and it was an absolute joy from start to finish! As a lifelong Harry Potter fan, I was excited to bring Fawkes to life, and this 172-piece puzzle did not disappoint. The assembly process was both challenging and enjoyable, offering just the right balance of difficulty to keep me engaged without feeling overwhelmed. The precision-cut pieces fit together seamlessly, creating a detailed and lifelike representation of Dumbledore’s loyal phoenix—its vibrant red and gold feathers look incredible! I set it up as a weekend project, and it quickly became a fun, immersive experience, perfect for unwinding. The included stand elevates Fawkes beautifully, making it a fantastic desk centerpiece that always gets compliments. Whether you’re a puzzle enthusiast, a Potterhead, or just looking for a unique display piece, this kit is a must-have. The sturdy design ensures it stays intact, and the final result is truly worth showing off—it’s like having a little piece of the Wizarding World right in your home. I highly recommend this to any fan who loves hands-on creativity and stunning collectibles!