Have you ever stood at the foot of the Empire State Building, looking up, marvelling at the beauty and size of the building in the heart of New York? Since opening in 1931, the 1,250 foot tall building has captured the imagination of tourists, film makers and authors from around the world. Now you can own your very own Empire State Building, build it and display it for all to admire. Ravensburger - manufacturer of the original puzzleball - have taken puzzling one step further and created this impressive 3D puzzle, shaped like the Empire State Building. Using high-quality plastic, each puzzle piece is cut with laser perfection. The unique and flexible hinged pieces create a smooth edge, and add another puzzling dimension. Consisting of 216 puzzle pieces, each is numbered on the back to help you complete the puzzle, and requires no glue to hold together. Measuring an impressive 12.5cm x 5.5cm x 42cm when complete, this is the perfect puzzle to complete and display for all to admire.Considered one of the seven wonders of the modern world, the Empire State Building was the tallest building in the world for over 40 years, until the opening of the World Trade Centre in 1972. Whether you buy this as a gift for a loved one, or as a reminder of a short break in New York, this Ravensburger 3D Empire State Building puzzle is sure to bring many happy hours of puzzling.