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New Melting Block by John Rausch (RPP)
New Melting Block by John Rausch (RPP)

New Melting Block by John Rausch (RPP)

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USD 190.00

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s****e 21 USD 190.00 11/27/2020 11:10:03
W****I 101 USD 180.00 11/23/2020 18:45:10
s****e 21 USD 178.00 11/23/2020 18:45:10
s****e 21 USD 160.00 11/23/2020 16:51:15
W****I 101 USD 150.00 11/23/2020 09:37:17
s****e 21 USD 146.00 11/23/2020 09:37:17
W****I 101 USD 122.00 11/22/2020 19:14:05
s****e 21 USD 112.00 11/22/2020 19:14:05
s****e 21 USD 110.00 11/22/2020 17:28:18
W****I 101 USD 100.00 11/22/2020 17:28:18
W****I 101 USD 93.88 11/22/2020 16:16:03
F****i 8 USD 88.88 11/22/2020 16:16:03
F****i 8 USD 75.00 11/22/2020 14:56:49
W****I 101 USD 70.00 11/22/2020 14:25:04
m****r 25 USD 66.00 11/22/2020 14:25:04
W****I 101 USD 61.00 11/22/2020 13:23:10
s****e 21 USD 56.00 11/22/2020 13:23:10
s****e 21 USD 55.00 11/22/2020 13:10:14
W****I 101 USD 50.00 11/22/2020 13:10:14
W****I 101 USD 37.00 11/22/2020 13:04:01
H****H 18 USD 35.00 11/22/2020 13:04:01
H****H 18 USD 24.00 11/22/2020 12:30:51
T****r 30 USD 22.00 11/22/2020 12:30:51
T****r 30 USD 0.01 11/22/2020 12:12:12
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Description

New Melting Block by John Rausch is an improved version of Tom Obeirne's original Melting Block puzzle. This paradoxical 3-D packing puzzle has two unique assemblies, one using seven pieces and the other using all eight. There are two possible solutions for each assembly.

The seven-piece solution seems to fill the box entirely, with little room to spare. The leftover block seems far too large to fit in the box...yet somehow, impossibly, the eighth piece does fit when the second solution is discovered.

NMB is the result of an exhaustive mathematical analysis. Of all possible piece subsets and assemblies, over 33 million solutions were reduced to two possibilities. New Melting Block is far more difficult than the original Melting Block and a wonderful addition to any collection.

Precision wood puzzles can be damaged by environmental changes. Please read the Caring for Wood Puzzles guide to ensure proper fit and operation.

For multiple items, combined shipping is available. Simply message me once you are finished bidding and I will send an invoice.

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These puzzles are listed as part of the Reserve Puzzle Program: for each newly released puzzle on Cubicdissection, four copies are reserved.  After that puzzle is sold out, they are listed one at a time in the next four Marketplace events with a one penny opening bid and no reserve. This is done to discourage profiteering and flipping by making more than one copy available as a competing identical listing.


Specifications
Designer
John Rausch
Craftsman / Manufacturer
Eric Fuller
Material
Maple/Ash Box, Purpleheart, Mahogany, Zebrawood, Walnut, Maple, Morado, Granadillo, and Goncalo Alves Pieces
Unit of Measurement
Inches
Size
4.25" x 3" x 2"
Grade
New: Unopened, unsolved, still in packaging.
Cosmetic Issues
None
Function
New: Unopened, unsolved, still in packaging.
Functional Issues
None
Repairs
No
Packaging
Yes
Documentation
N/A
Assembly
Assembled
Smoke-free home
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Payment Methods
PayPal, Check or Money Order
Postage & Shipping
Item Location
27605-1317, North Carolina, United States
Ships To
Worldwide
Shipping Instructions
Combined shipping is available - please message me after you are finished bidding for an invoice total.
Returns Accepted
No
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