Eric says "I like *some* packing puzzles, and this one made the cut. It's a set of pentominos and a simple box, yet there is only ONE solution to packing them all in. A truly extraordinary achievement! I interpreted this one with a lot of panache, using 12 different woods for the pieces (Canary, Bubinga, Yellowheart, Peruvian Walnut, Paduak, Wenge, Shedue, Mahogany, Ipe, Bocote, Cherry, Ash). The tolerances are very precise, and this puzzle may be a bit tight at first in highly hum...

Pack six identical pieces into the hexagonal box.  Each piece is made from four rhombicuboctahedra.  This puzzle looks quite different from the (large) version, but the solution is the same.  Solving this puzzle is not difficult but requires some "out of the box" thinking!  This puzzle is mentioned in an article in CFF #108 (Cubism For Fun).This is the small(er) version, the rhombicuboctahera have a diameter of 16 mm.This puzzle is impossible to make out of wood.  OK, not impossible, bu...

The goal is to arrange the eight square pieces so that adjacent colors match.

Roller-coaster by Laszlo Molnar beautiful crafted by Brian MenoldIt's the version with the see through bottom...essential to even grasp the idea it can be done...Put the three pieces into the cage...do you have what it takes?Not very happy to see this one go but since I lack the space to keep them all I want somebody else have the pleasure to solve this, here's your chance!Shipping is: Netherlands € 8,00 Europe: € 13,50 - € 18,00 World: € 25,00 insurance to be calculated afterwards,...

exchange puzzle from IPP29...  5 pieces make a star

This puzzle is "Neighbors", made by Toyo Glass.The objective is : "Place the marbles into the tray but not on or next to a marble or void of the same colour."The puzzle is new and comes in its original packaging.I will wrap it carefully and send with recorded delivery.Thanks for looking.

This puzzle is "Dice Plate ", made by Toyo Glass.The objective is : "The six plates form a 2x3 rectangle with matching dice on all neighboring edges. The solution is unique".The puzzle is new and comes in its original packaging.I will wrap it carefully and send with recorded delivery.Thanks for looking.

Up for auction is an exchange puzzle (IPP 2019 in Kanazawa) called GOLD AMONGST THE TUBERS designed and produced by Jim Kerley. It is a 3-layer packing challenge where you will need to find a way packing pieces with different colors per layer but leaving a space for the diamond. If you have fully solved it all pieces (including the diamons) are put flat into the given tray. Who dares to conquer it?If you will win this auction you will receive an email from me asking for your preferred shipping m...

Up for auction is an exchange puzzle (IPP 2019 in Kanazawa) called SWING STATES designed and produced by Jim Kerley. It is a packing puzzle where you will have to place all pieces flat into the tray. There is a certain space which needs to be occupied by a certain color and hence there are 2 different challenges to master. Not easy at all!If you will win this auction you will receive an email from me asking for your preferred shipping method, i.e. cheapest/most expensive or tracked/untracked shi...

A deceptively difficult puzzle. Rearrange the pieces in the tray so that the circular "mouse" will fit. A very clever plastic puzzle from the Hanayama company in Japan. Measures 4 inches to a side. Solution provided on request.

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 disassembled.This copy features a unique Birch box lid.These puzzles are extras and oddballs that have accumulated in the shop.  Some...

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.The box is made from Birdseye Maple with a Sapele bottom panel, and the chain is made from WengeThese puzzles are extras and oddballs that have accumulated in the shop.  Sometimes when we make a run of puzzles we will have a fe...

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 disassembled.This copy features a unique Birch box lid.These puzzles are extras and oddballs that have accumulated in the shop.  Some...

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.The box is made from Birdseye Maple with a Sapele bottom panel, and the chain is made from WengeThese puzzles are extras and oddballs that have accumulated in the shop.  Sometimes when we make a run of puzzles we will have a fe...

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.For multiple items, combined shipping is available. Simply message me once you are finished bidding and I will send an invoice.*********************These puzzles are listed as part of the Reserve Puzzle Program: for each newly released puzzle on Cubicdissection, four copies are reserved.  After t...

The ODD Puzzle is a wonderfully challenging packing problem. Three rather large pieces must somehow fit through a wholly inadequate seeming slot to fill the box. The solution is creative and satisfying! This puzzle was the grand prize winner at IPP28.Construction of this puzzle excellent, with very precise cuts. The splines reinforce the mitered corner ensuring a long lasting joint. Fit is perfect, as it must be for this type of puzzle.This puzzle is shipped unassembled.For multiple items, combi...

MATT Puzzle by Fred BoucherGoal is to assemble the six pieces so that the name MATT appears.Proceeds to be donated to a Houston based benevolent organization. Buyer is responsible for the cost of shipping which is calculated at the end of auction as well as paypal fees.

Sixes And Sevens PuzzleThis Puzzle was designed by Goh Pit Khiam and feaures 3 challenges. see the enclosed pic for challenges. No solution is provided.Shipping will be calculated at auction close, so please allow time for that before sending payment. Buyer is responsible for PayPal fees. If you have any questions just send me an email. Many thanks!

Kevin Sandler writes: "The final arrangement of the pieces is quite counterintuitive--the eventual assembly is very satisfying!...wonderful!" The puzzle can also be shipped assembled, if you wish.

Logs and Sticks puzzle, designed and made by Stuart Coffin (#244), IPP 29 exchange puzzle. Shipping is $14.50 overseas, or $5 in the US.