tomjolly 119
Bank of Scotland Cardboard Puzzle Giveaway, and one from van Wagenen
One is a fairly thin cardboard give-away puzzle from the Bank of Scotland. <p>
The other is a plastic giveaway puzzle from van Wegenen, fairly sturdy plastic pieces.<p>
Each makes a square when put together. They are, as you can see, identical puzzles.
11.00
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tomjolly 119
Frightful Fifties and Tangrams from Pentangle
These are two puzzles from Pentagle in the original packages, Tangrams (I suppose you've heard of that one) with nice, thick wooden pieces, and Frightful Fifties, a puzzle where you try to make an assortment of magic squares that add up to 50 in various ways (8 different puzzles on the back of the package). Frightful Fifties has different numbers on both sides of each piece to make the challenge more interesting. I don't see a date on either pakage, but both were probably made early 1990's. Pack...
6.00
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tomjolly 119
Pythagoras, a Hi-Q puzzle (aka Tangrams)
This is a 1972 version of the Hi-Q puzzle Pythagoras manufactured by Kohner. Box is worn, but corners are not torn and insert is intact. Puzzle sheet is worn and has tears at the bends, but has all 179 puzzles on it. Some have ink-marks drawn on them. Plastic puzzle pieces in good shape in bright red, yellow, blue, and green.
4.00
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tomjolly 119
Sardines (packing puzzle)
This is the Sardines packing puzzle; no box, complete, with solution (which used to be on the back of the box, but was removed at some point and is now inside, as you can see in the photo. The front label is worn pretty badly.
9.00
25 bids
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pucu 125
H
You have to build an HShipping cost isstandard letter < 20 g europe 1.05 $ world 2.55 $ < 50 g europe 1.90 $ world 3.30 $ I do not know how much the puzzles weighs I will combine shipping cost if you have more then one puzzle.You have to pay the paypal fees.
1.00
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pucu 125
Saddle the horse
The goal of this puzzle game is to position the riders so that it looks like each of them is riding a horse.Shipping cost isstandard letter < 20 g europe 1.05 $ world 2.55 $ < 50 g europe 1.90 $ world 3.30 $ I do not know how much it weighs.I will combine shipping cost if you have more then one puzzle.You have to pay the paypal fees.
1.00
1 bid
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DerekBosch 159
Conefusion
This is one of the CalmPlex line of polycube puzzles, witha result shape of a cone. It isn't TOO difficult, and is nicely made.buyer is responsible for all shipping expenses and money transfer fees if applicable
5.00
1 bid
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DerekBosch 159
Cyliplex
This is one of the CalmPlex line of polycube puzzles, witha result shape of a cylinder. It is moderately difficult, and is nicely made.buyer is responsible for all shipping expenses and money transfer fees if applicable
5.00
1 bid
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DerekBosch 159
Unknown Polycube puzzle
this is a nicely made, mass produced polycube puzzle... 4 copies of a pair of 2 oddly shaped piecesassemble to form a cube and supposedly other shapes. I cannot locate any other details about thispuzzle. Sturdily made is plasticbuyer is responsible for all shipping expenses and money transfer fees if applicable
2.00
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ahaber 66
CONVOLUTION Wood Puzzle
Convolution Wood Puzzle. I received as a gift. Pretty tricky. Commercial Product, not the Quality of Cubics esteemed designers, but nicely finished and a good challenge.
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I believe it was brought back from Eastern Europe.
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Instructions are included. Shipped Unassembled.
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"Buyer to pay shipping; postage cost to be determined at end of auction depending on purchaser location"
.$6.50 USPS, $10.00 insured Fed Ex US.
41.00
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DerekBosch 159
Holey Squares
from cubicdissection.comThis puzzle was the second
one I ever made for myself when I started off doing this. I was
impressed with the simplicity of design and the brilliance of the
concept back then...and after solving thousands of puzzles, I'm STILL
impressed. It's just plain a lot of fun! An inexperienced puzzler will
stumble upon the solution eventually, but the sharp eye will find a
clue in design that leads to the solution much quicker. Mr. Trevor Wood designed and manufactured this ...
405.00
39 bids
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FrancoisMatte 15
Magna Cube
Well presented puzzle with the stand. Moderate challenge for the experienced puzzler, and a great challenge for the visit.
Solution included.
Buyer pays for the 4% Paypal.
101.00
31 bids
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DerekBosch 159
Holmes's Hollow Cube
from the packaging:"Arrange nine of the ten mahogany shapes to form a perfect 4x4x4 hollow cube that totally encloses the small black cube... "the packaging references a leaflet which I cannot find... sorry...Buyer is responsible for shipping and paypal fees
61.00
21 bids
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BruceWhitehill 33
The Great Mikado Block Puzzle, vintage burr
Small six-piece wood burr from around 1930 (may be earlier or later).Size = approx. 2" pieces in a 2" x 3" boxInstructions inside the box lid tell you to arrange the Mikado as shown on the box lid.I have not put this together, so I do not know the fit.Payment: Payment can be made by Paypal or by check in U.S. dollars, or by Paypal in euro, or by euro through direct transfer of funds into my German bank account at the equivalent of US $1 = 0,80 euro.Important Shipping Note: I will be preparing fo...
24.00
21 bids
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BruceWhitehill 33
Joe's Puzzle, vintage burr
Small six-piece wood burr from around 1950 (may be earlier). Each of the 6 pieces is a different color. No. P19 in a series that included Jane's Puzzle, Rosie's Puzzle, and Irene's Puzzle, all of which are illustrated on sides of the box.Size = approx. 2" pieces in a 2" x 2" boxSolution sheet enclosed.Payment: Payment can be made by Paypal or by check in U.S. dollars, or by Paypal in euro, or by euro through direct transfer of funds into my German bank account at the equivalent of US $1 = 0,80 e...
6.00
3 bids
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FrancoisMatte 15
Andrew's Cube
With 48 pieces of 7 different shapes, the basic goal is to build 3 different cubes (3X3, 4X4, 5X5) with the 3 different wood colours sets.
Then build a 6x6 cube with all pieces.
Other challenges are proposed on instructions sheet.
Great looking puzzle.
Solutions included.
Buyer pays the 4% Paypal.
1,150.00
41 bids
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DerekBosch 159
Double Puzzle
Separate the six (brass and plastic) rods. Charles Perry is a renowned
architect and sculptor, with a handful of puzzle designs to his credit.Buyer is responsible for shipping and paypal fees
130.00
3 bids
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DerekBosch 159
Icosahed-RIK
This puzzle of 6 pieces assembles to make a nice icosahedron.Includes stand. Note the chips on the two corners (one small, one slightly bigger), which does not affect the functionality of the puzzle...Buyer is responsible for shipping and paypal fees
97.00
21 bids
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pucu 125
Chocolate Puzzle
This is a two laying puzzle. You have to put the 7 pieces back into the package.
29.00
5 bids
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pucu 125
Magic Squares
On the front and on the back there are numbers. You have to put the pieces in such place that each row and column has the same sum. Also in the main diagonals. IPP exchange puzzle
22.00
3 bids
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