Last-minute gift alert: This captivating puzzle cube has hit a record-low $17

The right stocking stuffers can provide a huge amount of entertainment — just what you need when the kids start to get a bit antsy during holiday gatherings. That’s where the Shashibo Shape Shifting Box comes in. This $17 toy is a fascinating brain teaser for any age, and it makes for an interesting last-minute gift. Best of all, it will arrive by Christmas and it’s marked down over 30% for Prime members.

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Why is this a good deal? 💰

Thanks to this Prime-exclusive deal, you can snag this intriguing little puzzle for its lowest price ever. If you need to find a unique stocking stuffer, well, look no further.

Why do I need this? 🤔

It’s just the right gift for restless youngsters and grownups who haven’t yet ventured beyond the Rubik’s Cube. They can unfold the Shashibo into 70-plus kaleidoscopic shapes. Then they can try to transform it back into its original shape, or combine it with other Shashibos to create even more mind-bending sculptures.

Also known as a fidget cube, the Shashibo comes in several patterns, like Confetti, Chaos, Moon and — no lie — many named after the Grateful Dead, including Haight Ashbury and Skull & Roses. (The possibilities will keep you playing longer than the Dead play “Dark Star”!) And its durability means it’ll last for many holidays to come.

What reviewers say 💬

This mind-bending toy has captured many an imagination. It has over 47,000 five-star reviews!

Pros 👍

“This is a fun game that makes a lot of shapes,” said one five-star fan. “It took me a while to get just one shape, but that is the name of the game. I like it because it keeps my children busy, and they have to think about the next move.”

Echoed another, “Bought this for my 64-year-old hubby for something to do with his hands and brain (instead of his phone). Yes, us old folks get lost in social media as well. I figured if he enjoyed it, the grandkids will as well. … This is me hitting up Amazon again this morning to order more for Christmas for the grands, ages 18, 14 and 12. And I am getting myself one as well!”

“I haven’t been able to put this thing down since I opened it,” wrote another reviewer. “In fact, nobody can put it down. It has been passed around since it came out of the box and everyone is amazed by it.”

Cons 👎

This shopper suggested one change: “I do wish there were instructions on basic premise and how to return it to the original cube shape.” But they added, “I am glad I bought it.”

“The only con I have is the booklet shows you different structures but isn’t very clear on how to add each cube to make the structure,” another reviewer said.

If you have Amazon Prime, you’ll get free shipping, of course. Not yet a member? No problem. You can sign up for your free 30-day trial here. (And by the way, those without Prime still get free shipping on orders of $35 or more.)

The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.

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