ajhippo 30
Hoffman JR (aka Inelegant 5x5)
Hoffman JR - this is a very clever adaptation of the classic Hoffman packing puzzle designed by Haym Hirsch. The goal is to make a cube and by doing so you find one of the Hoffman solutions. Also known as Inelegant 5x5 this is third puzzle in Haym's brilliant inelegant series. Beautifully made by Tom Lensch.Happy to send it disassembled
or assembled. Will combine shipping. Shipping
costs and handling fees (4.5%) will be calculated at the end of the auction.
I accept Paypal and Transf...
USD 240.00
32 bids
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ajhippo 30
CorRECTly in the bag
CorRECTly in the bag - can you pack the rectangle into the bag? Made with a beautiful high quality fabric and a colourful wood selection, this is a very nice and tactile copy of a classic puzzle.Will combine shipping. Shipping
costs and handling fees (4.5%) will be calculated at the end of the auction.
I accept Paypal and Transferwise.
USD 44.00
7 bids
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Spanishlovemachine 193
DEKO & BOKO
Up for auction is another brilliant brain teaser out of Frederic Boucher's fin - the DEKO & BOKO puzzle. We are talking about several packing challenges and almost all of them are REALLY hard...If you already own a Boucher then you know what I am talking about....Payment Options:Generally I prefer SEPA for European customers and Paypal for all others. All other payment methods may be feasible as well but this has to be agreed PRIOR to bidding with me. Please also note that there will be a handli...
61.00
17 bids
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Caged Polycubes by John Rausch (RPP)
The puzzle is a set similar to the Penultimate Burr with multiple problems to be solved. The set consists of a 4×4×4 cage with a 2×2 opening on each face and 14 non-planar penta/tetracubes. The objective is to fill the cage with four of the pentacubes and three tetracubes to complete a 4×4 cube. A jig is provided for testing possible solutions outside the cage, as well as a box which doubles as a display plinth for the solved puzzle. This is a difficult puzzle, with two assemblies having a...
USD 180.00
12 bids
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Harun by Dr. Volker Latussek (RPP)
Another brilliant packing puzzle by the designer of the award winning "Casino" puzzle, Harun is a tricky assembly. Six notched sticks and six small planks pack into the box two different ways. The solution is trickier than is apparent given the simple pieces.Construction of this puzzle is excellent, with a precise fit which displaces a cushion of air when the entire assembly is dropped in at once.For multiple items, combined shipping is available. Simply message me once you are finished bidding ...
USD 187.00
21 bids
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grigoremereacre 3
The Chinese Cross Burr Set
The Chinese Cross Burr Set by Pentangle. Mint Condition. Paypal accepted. Actual shipping and handling fees will be calculated at the close of the auction and will be paid by the buyer.Shipping worldwide. Unfortunately can't ship to Canada & Australia.
USD 198.00
17 bids
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CanMan 152
Brass Cannon Puzzle
Brass Cannon puzzle. SD. It has been played with but includes the original packaging.Buyer will pay shipping and will be calculated at the end of the auction. Shipping will be the amount the shipping service (USPS, UPS, Fedex) charges. I do not add any fees to the shipping. I can combine shipping for multiple auctions one.I do not add PayPal fees or any other fees. You will pay the bid price plus shipping. Nothing more.
USD 35.00
3 bids
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fluorescein 106
Pack the Puzzle Squashed
Pack the Puzzle Squashed from Naoyuki Iwase (Osho)Goal is to pack the six pieces into the box with the restricted T-shaped opening. The pieces are composed of "squashed" voxels, which I found moderately challenging. There are multiple assemblies, but I found only one that enabled the pieces to be packed into the box.Puzzle has been stored in its original bag with instructions after being solved. I just tried it out again and it still took 30 minutes to solve. But everything looks and fun...
USD 38.00
16 bids
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ajhippo 30
POCKET - there are 2 challenges to this fiendish 2D packing puzzle. Both very fun with some neat moves. Will combine shipping. Shipping
costs and handling fees (4.5%) will be calculated at the end of the auction.
I accept Paypal and Transferwise.
USD 57.00
12 bids
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Reticulated Cubes by Lee Sallows (RPP)
Reticulated Cubes is a fascinating exploration of 3x3 cube puzzles with a novel twist. Each box contains nine pieces, and there are eight possible cube solutions. The goal is to organize the pieces in the box such that any three pieces in a straight line will assemble into a cube (tic-tac-toe style). The solution is quite difficult to find!This Puzzle is shipped disassembledFor multiple items, combined shipping is available. Simply message me once you are finished bidding and I will send an invo...
USD 175.00
13 bids
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4L by Yasuhiro Hashimoto (RPP)
The excellent 4L puzzle is back by popular demand! This is one of my favorite puzzles. 4L was awarded an Honorable Mention at IPP 2015 and is FAR trickier than it looks. The goal is to pack the four L shaped pieces into a very simple box. There are two different types of L pieces (fat and thin) and several possible configurations. The solution is extremely creative and devious.This puzzle is shipped disssembledFor multiple items, combined shipping is available. Simply message me once you are fin...
USD 301.00
22 bids
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Chain Store by Goh Pit Khiam (RPP)
In keeping with our theme of very unique offerings this month, 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. I've been excited to make this puzzle for a while, and am very happy with the results.This puzzle is shipped disassembled.For multiple items, combined shipping is available. Simply message me once you are finished bidding and I will send an invoice.**...
USD 305.00
20 bids
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Box Rebellion by Stewart Coffin Unique Woods
Box Rebellion was previously released as an IPP exchange puzzle in 2004 by Walt Hoppe. Similar to the wildly popular 4L design, Box Rebellion is a tricky multiple-step packing puzzle with a single solution. The four identical pieces must be packed into the box but are blocked by an odd-shaped acrylic slider over the top which only allows one side of the box to be accessible at a time. The solution includes multiple rotations.These puzzles are extras and oddballs that have accumulated in the sh...
USD 176.00
30 bids
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Spanishlovemachine 193
GALAXIES & STARS
Up for auction is Jürg van Känels GALAXIES & STARS packing challenge. If you like the Yuu Asaka puzzles then this is your ultimate challenge for a non-expected "kind of" jigsaw packing - it just provides you with enough clues to start but then.... It is awesome and a hidden gemPayment Options:Generally I prefer SEPA for European customers and Paypal for all others. All other payment methods may be feasible as well but this has to be agreed PRIOR to bidding with me. Please also note that there ...
22.00
2 bids
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DanielScher 117
Square Dance
Just four simple-seeming pieces to fit into each side of the tray, but they're much trickier than you'd think to get your head around, and there's only one solution per side!
USD 29.00
15 bids
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Spanishlovemachine 193
HEPTAGON 40
Up for auction is HEPTAGON 40, a multi-challenge packing puzzle designed & made by Koshi Arai. You will need to put all pieces into the tray of course but since they have different colors on either side there are easier challenges with a lot of solutions for mixes colors and just 2 solutions for the "all dark pieces". A hard nut to crack and quite rare as Koshi is usually only selling at IPPs.Payment Options:Generally I prefer SEPA for European customers and Paypal for all others. All other paym...
70.00
3 bids
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Tube It In by Wil Strijbos (RPP)
This is the second edition of Tube It In, originally released in 2016. This edition is dimensionally the same, with different woods and the addition of magnets to keep the puzzle assembled once solved.Tube It In is a classic design by Wil Strijbos. To solve it you have to take the various small rectangular pieces and pack them all inside each other. Wil originally made it with small cut sections of metal pipe! What an original and fun idea, still unique to this day. The puzzle itself is moderate...
USD 181.00
19 bids
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Surround by Kohno Ichiro (RPP)
Designed and first released at IPP in 2009, Surround is closely related to the 3/4/5 cubes designs by Ichiro. In this case, six pieces must be used to surround the solid cube in such a way that is self-supporting. Two solutions using magnets are possible, with another "rule-breaker" solution that does not use magnets and covers the cube completely! The finished shape is pleasingly symmetrical and displays well.69 copies in made for sale, each signed and dated. 8 copies in Walnut & Maple, 11 copi...
USD 101.00
23 bids
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CanMan 152
Pack the Puzzle Squashed 2 by Naoyuki Iwase (Osho)
Pack The Puzzle Squashed 2 by Naoyuki Iwase (Osho). Goal is to assemble the pieces into the box.Buyer will pay shipping and will be calculated at the end of the auction. Shipping will be the amount the shipping service (USPS, UPS, Fedex) charges. I do not add any fees to the shipping. I can combine shipping for multiple auctions one.I do not add PayPal fees or any other fees. You will pay the bid price plus shipping. Nothing more.
USD 49.00
20 bids
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