Four piece interlocking puzzleDesigned by Lucie PauwelsMade by PelikanPuzzles stored out of direct sunlight in smoke-free home between 45 and 50% humidity.

"Frans designed the Japanese Wood Joint Burr in 1999 for the London IPP. Originally crafted in very small quantities by Wayne Daniel, Frans considers it one of his nicest designs. As he still receives requests for the puzzle we decided to make a small batch. I'm glad that we did! This burr is uniquely tricky in both concept and operation. Japanese Wood Joint Burr is precisely crafted from Ash and Shedua. The fit and function are exact. This puzzle turned out very well and is representative of...

Two pieces fit inside a cylinder, interlocking in a burr-like fashion. This was an IPP29 Exchange puzzle from Derek Bosch. The puzzle is as new in it's original plastic box.  I will include a copy of the solution from the IPP29 exchange booklet.Thank you for viewing my auction!

Tenchi is a brilliant anti-gravity packing puzzle named after a Japanese word that translates to both ""Sky"" and ""Land,"" the goal is to pack the pieces into the frame so that the puzzle can be lifted and rotated without any part falling out. There are over four thousand possible assemblies, but only one unique assembly locks the pieces. While challenging, Tenchi is not impossible; analysis and experimentation provide enough insight that you may find the solution using critical thought. ...

Rupture by Alexander Magyarics is a tricky space-filling puzzle. While adding the pieces into the box is not too difficult, the proper solution requires you to fill the openings completely. No gaps are allowed, and no rotations are necessary. With a unique level 6.6.3 solution, this is easier said than done!************************************************************For multiple items, combined shipping is available. Simply message me once you are finished bidding and I will send an invoice.Thes...

This padlock shaped five-piece caged interlocking burr will perplex you with its level 13 solution. The previous lock shaped burrs we have made included a key-shaped piece; the unique interplay and accessibility of simple burr pieces make this latest offering from Tim an interesting change. Unfortunately, the previously published marblewood pieces were not fully dried by our supplier and shrank after milling. We remade them from a beautiful batch of Holly which contrasts beautifully with the ...

"Exhaust" is a very unusual six-piece interlocking burr that combines board and burr piece shapes to achieve a fascinating symmetry. The two board and two burr pieces interact with the two hybrid-style pieces to create an unusual challenge. The solution is devious and clever. Construction of Exhaust went very well. The end-grain joints of the hybrid pieces are reinforced by a half-shoulder for strength, ensuring that this puzzle will stand the test of time without mechanical failure. Exhaust ...

"Spy is an Interlocking Puzzle with a secret. Four Purpleheart and Yellowheart pieces packed into a Figured Maple container...simple, right? Perhaps a closer look is in order. With a level 24.2.2.2.4 solution, Spy is definitely hiding something! Even disassembly is a difficult task. With sturdy shouldered box construction and burr pieces milled from solid exotic wood, Spy looks great when disassembled and even better when solved. Tolerances allow for smooth movement while ensuring a stable fi...

Stepping Burr is a very tricky level 10 interlocking burr puzzle. The unconventional nature of the six pieces results in some very unusual movements. Crafted from figured Ash and Leopardwood, this puzzle looks gorgeous when solved and is a fine addition to any interlocking puzzle collection.************************************************************For multiple items, combined shipping is available. Simply message me once you are finished bidding and I will send an invoice.These puzzles are ext...

Original design, only one copy exists.Insert the cross of four pieces of zebrawood, into a 6 x 6 shape made of four different woods (wenge, padouk, beech, French oak.All parts are oiled and pinned for better resistance.Only one solution to solve this puzzle.

From Operating Machinery - "Welcome to the New Old School!Compressed is the first in a series of seven unorthodox burrs from the mind of Gregory Benedetti. When assembled, each of them looks like a regular old six piece burr, but as soon as you pick one up you'll see they're anything but. Each one brings a something new to the table, with various coordinated motion moves required and plenty of challenge throughout.Angled cuts and complex shapes make reproducing these puzzles in wood quite diffi...

The Akiyama Packing Box is an extremely colorful wooden puzzle crafted by the famous Vinco workshop.  It was was used by perennial Puzzle Exchange participant Pat Major as his exchange puzzle at IPP38, held in San Diego California in 2018.  The object of the puzzle is to form a cube from the eight pieces which will then fit in the accompanying wooden box.  Each piece is a cube with a triangular section removed from the interior and appended to the exterior, with the orientation of the triangl...

Six Slabs is a unique packing puzzle reminiscent of the Hexahedroom design. Six uniform ""slabs"" must be packed into the box, which has three openings in a non-symmetrical pattern. This is complicated by two fixed blocks inside the box. With a level 1.1.9.3.2.3 solution, Six Slabs is non-trivial to solve.Crafted from Curly Maple (box) and Wenge (pieces). Great care was taken during construction, with Wenge accents on the box corners and extremely precise dimensions. Extra attention was spent on...

One of Andrew Crowell's TIC series.  Read Brian's description at ThreeTIC – Wood Wonders (woodwondersonline.com)

Taken from the Cubic Dissection Website:MagneTeam packing puzzle incorporates multiple challenges to keep you busy for some time! The first task is packing the three Grandillo pieces into the box so that all openings are filled, giving the illusion of a solid inner cube. The highest level assembly conforms to this requirement, with the other four falling short. The second task shares the same goal with the fourth piece's addition (made from Morado). This arrangement has three possible assemblies...

One of Andrew Crowell's TIC series.  Read Brian's description at TwisTIC – Wood Wonders (woodwondersonline.com)  This is the version with brass dowels.

Original design, this is the second copy.Insert the nine pieces of different colors wood, into a 5 x 5 shape.All parts are oiled and pinned for better strength.Only one solution to solve this puzzle.

7 woods version

A version of the classic Altekruse puzzle  skewed in all three axis by 5 degrees.I've not found a makers mark, but I was only brave enough to remove the first five or sixes pieces from this puzzle!  I am assuming it is made by Coffin, as it was grouped with other Coffin puzzles, but it may not be. Either way, it is a fantastically complex piece of woodworking. The angles are baffling.The fit is a little loose on this one, however,, there is no significant problem with the alignment and this is...

Moves 22.3.4Along with only 3 simple burr pieces, it makes for a good challenge. https://puzzlewillbeplayed.com/666/GhidorahBox/After the end of the auction the final shipping cost will be calculated.Besides PayPal, TransferWise payment solution is also an option.SEPA bank transfer is also accepted (EU countries) and free.