Snake cubes, also known as chain cubes or elastic cubes, are puzzles consisting of 27 cubes connected to each other, usually by a piece of elastic. Each cube (except for the cubes at the ends) has two faces with a hole in the middle through which the elastic runs. A cube can have holes in opposite faces, so that the elastic runs straight through, or in adjacent faces, so that the elastic makes a 90-degree turn through the cube.   The goal of the puzzle is to fold it into the shape...

This puzzle is still in the injection-molded frame and is new. Break the game pieces out of the frame and assemble it.   Packaging: Zip lock bagPreliminary estimate of shipping costs from the Netherlands.   Netherlands: from 0 - 2 kg max. approx. $ 13.50 Europe 1: from 0 - 2 kg max. approx. $ 23.00 to Belgium, Germany, France, (incl. Corsica and Monaco), Italy (excl. San Marino and Vatican City), Luxembourg, Spain (incl. Balearic Islands, excl. Canary Islands). ...

Discover the 845 combinations!   With the 10 puzzle pieces, you can fill the square in no fewer than 845 ways. The procedure is as follows: choose 1 of the 10 puzzle pieces and place it in the top-left corner of the square. Now fill the square with the 9 remaining pieces.   By using a different puzzle piece as a starting point each time, or by rearranging them, you can create 845 combinations. Test your ingenuity and try to figure out all these combinations.   Good lu...

“Mercari Wooden Boat”   Take it apart and then put it back together   Packaging: Ziplock bagPreliminary estimate of shipping costs from the Netherlands.   Netherlands: from 0 - 2 kg max. approx. $ 13.50 Europe 1: from 0 - 2 kg max. approx. $ 23.00 to Belgium, Germany, France, (incl. Corsica and Monaco), Italy (excl. San Marino and Vatican City), Luxembourg, Spain (incl. Balearic Islands, excl. Canary Islands). Europe 2: (rest of Europe) from 0 - 2 kg max. ...

“Chinese Sticks Puzzle”   21-piece puzzle with wooden color sticks.   Features: Classic KongMing puzzle game with a wooden box and 21 sticks of various lengths. Take the sticks out of the box, discover the riddles, and put them back in the box in the correct order. This is not easy! This puzzle develops intelligence and improves problem-solving skills. This IQ puzzle game stimulates logical thinking and is perfect for brain development.   Packaging: Woode...

“Shape by Shape”   This is a great creative building game with 60 puzzle cards. There are 14 puzzle pieces (6 red and 8 yellow) and a green puzzle table to place the 14 puzzle pieces on, plus a drawer for the 60 cards. This activity stimulates problem-solving skills, thinking ability, and spatial reasoning.   Packaging: Original cardboard boxPreliminary estimate of shipping costs from the Netherlands.   Netherlands: from 0 - 2 kg max. approx. $ 13.50 Europe...

“Cubes and Planks, Black and White”   How can these 27 cubes and 19 plates be arranged so that they form a cube with a side length equal to that of a plate?   No cube may touch another cube. To make this easier and safer, the cubes must be attached to plates, ensuring that all combinations of 0 to 3 cubes are present on each plate (three of each combination).   There are only these six possible combinations.     Packaging: Zip lock bagPreliminary estim...

Star Cluster Puzzle was an exchange gift by Allan Rolfs for IPP 38 in San Diego. Included are 22 leopardwood sticks which combine in at least 53 different configurations to make the classic 'star burr' shape, the first stellation of the rhombic dodecahedron. Pieces are arranged by different possible notch patterns A through G. The storage container's lid has the different challenges written with each corresponding burr piece needed. Note, there are significant cosmetic defects present in both t...

One Match Left is a new three piece framed burr by Jorgos Anastasou. It is our first time working with Jorgos and we plan to bring more of his great interlocking designs to our future releases. The puzzle is a moderately difficult level 6.7.2 disassembly challenge, and with a unique solution reassembly is fun to determine the position of the small match piece trapped inside the seven unit burr pieces and frame.The frame construction features shoulder joinery with smooth rounded edges which added...

Pygmy and Marmoset are the latest Interlocking Burr creations by Ali Morris and Steve Nicholls (collectively known as Two Brass Monkeys). Steve and Ali hide their creative genius behind trickster personas; their product's quality is often belied by a lighthearted presentation. Don't be fooled...candy and primate pictures notwithstanding, their puzzles rank among the best in the world.Named after the smallest monkey in the animal Kingdom, the Pygmy Marmoset, these small puzzles nonetheless feel d...

Pygmy and Marmoset are the latest Interlocking Burr creations by Ali Morris and Steve Nicholls (collectively known as Two Brass Monkeys). Steve and Ali hide their creative genius behind trickster personas; their product's quality is often belied by a lighthearted presentation. Don't be fooled...candy and primate pictures notwithstanding, their puzzles rank among the best in the world.Named after the smallest monkey in the animal Kingdom, the Pygmy Marmoset, these small puzzles nonetheless feel d...

Just a single ring engraved on the end of each piece differentiates it from Brass Monkey One. This puzzle is a brand new design by Ali and Steve; their first collaboration. While not as difficult as the brutal Brass Monkey Three, it's significantly more challenging than the original and is of course beautifully handcrafted.Like the first puzzle, it weighs almost 800g (1.1 lbs). Each piece is 70mm long and has a diameter of 19mm.Note: This copy is in used condition and significant patina from han...

Nearly identical in appearance to Brass Monkey One and Two, Brass Monkey Three is significantly more difficult than its brethren. Steve and Ali's second collaborative design, this puzzle is perfect for fooling those who think they have seen it before. It looks like a standard interlocking Burr. It isn't.Just two rings engraved on the end of each piece differentiates it from Brass Monkey One (no rings) and Brass Monkey Two (one ring). Like the first couple of puzzles, it weighs almost 800g (1.1 l...

The Hokey Cokey puzzle lock is a ton of fun! Initially, an IPP exchange gift from Steve Nicholls, Hokey Cokey was so popular they made another production run.The lock comes with a handy bottle opener attached to two different keys. The locking mechanism is highly unusual. If you're a fan of puzzle locks, this is a must-have for your collection.Note: This copy is in used condition and significant patina from handling is present. These will easily polish out with your preferred brass polish, howev...

Ali's bolt is a very deceptive and tricky take-apart puzzle. The goal is to remove the nut from the bolt. It's difficult to describe without giving too much away, but the mechanics are unlike any other bolt puzzle I've seen. At 10cm long, this puzzle is heavy and substantial.Note: This copy is in used condition. Original packaging is not included. ************************************************************These puzzles are extras and oddballs that have accumulated in the shop.  Sometimes when...

Edward Hordern IPP36 Puzzle Exchange – Kyoto, Japan. August 2016. 235 made.Presented by Rosemary Howbrigg. Made by Mr Puzzle Australia. Designed by Primitivo Familiar Ramos.Original Price: AU$65.00We’re really happy to finally bring this interesting 6 piece plated burr puzzle to you. Murbiter’s Devilish Burr has been a puzzle we’ve been in contact with the designer Primitivo Familiar Ramos about since as early as 2010. Primitivo had enjoyed the T-Burr puzzle that was designed for IPP29 b...

Kevin Sadler wrote about it:“Stewart Coffin designed the involute cube is an improvement of the original convolution cube and it became another of my favourite puzzle designs. Of course Pelikan made a delightful spherical version of Convolution which I adore and keep on show in my living room – I even have permission from Mrs S because it is so beautiful. When Jakub gave me a copy of the involute ball I was absolutely delighted! The woods are beautiful and the wood turning is perfect. The di...

If you would like to have an interlocking burr puzzle that is something different from others that are widely available on the markets, this is it. As you see in the images, the burr puzzle has a very unusual appearance.The six light-colored pieces are held by the internal core piece by fitting T-slots and T-rails. There are a total of eight pins (cap screws) mounted on the sides of the pieces and those pins travel in the grooves and T-slots inside the other pieces. All six pieces would simply s...

Chain Store is a very unusual puzzle. The goal is simple; to fit the chain with its five interconnected links completely into the box. The solution is not so simple and very satisfying. Design by Goh Pit Khiam and expertly crafted by Tom Lensch.Note: Solution is tighter than it should be. Possible humidity warp of the box. ************************************************************These puzzles are extras and oddballs that have accumulated in the shop.  Sometimes when we make a run of puzzles...