# Dodecahedral Puzzle Toys The 'Petaminx' is Like a Rubik's Cube on Steroids By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2009-03-05 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petaminx References: [ohgizmo](http://www.ohgizmo.com/2009/03/03/petaminx-dodecahedral-puzzle-would-make-erno-rubik-cry/) & [puzzleforge](http://www.puzzleforge.com/main/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=47:the-making-of-the-petaminx&catid=34:category-prototypes&Itemid=57) There are Rubik's cubes, and there are Rubik's cubes on crack, like this 'Petaminx' puzzle. It's a dodecahedral version of the classic Rubik's cube, assembled by Jason Smith of PuzzleSmith.com, who used a design by Andrew Cormier. There are 975 individual parts, with 101 stickers on each face. That's a grand total of 1,212 stickers. The 'Petaminx' was completely handmade. In case you're wondering how long it takes to build and assemble a [dodecahedron Rubik's cube](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-rubiks) from scratch, Smith has posted his itemized labor for the project below. See the behemoth in action above. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 67% | Activity: 97% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/toys) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Complex Puzzle Toys:** Opportunity for creating more complex and challenging puzzle toys that appeal to puzzle enthusiasts. - **Revival of Classic Puzzle Games:** Opportunity for bringing back and transforming classic puzzle games into more advanced and intricate versions. - **Customized Puzzle Toys:** Opportunity for creating personalized puzzle toys that cater to unique preferences and tastes of users. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Toy Industry:** Opportunity for toy companies to innovate and create more complex, challenging and personalized puzzle toys to attract puzzle enthusiasts. - **Gaming Industry:** Opportunity for gaming companies to focus on developing advanced and intricate puzzle games that challenge players to think outside the box. - **Education and Training Industry:** Opportunity for educational institutions and training centers to incorporate complex puzzle toys and games into their curriculum to enhance cognitive skills and critical thinking abilities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Micro-Sized Puzzle Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smallest-rubiks-cube.md) - [Smart Rubik’s Cube-Style Puzzles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gocube-22.md) - [Celebratory Puzzle Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/50th-anniversary-rubiks-cube.md) - [Tetrahedral Desk Puzzles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/desk-puzzles.md) - [Interactive Gaming Cubes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rubiks-wowcube.md) - [Cubic Color-Changing Puzzle Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rubiks-33-phantom.md) - [Elegant Desktop Brainteaser Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/craighill-tetra.md) - [Computer Generated Puzzles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baffling-bubbles.md) - [Branded Denim Puzzle Cubes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/levis-x-rubiks-cube.md)