ID: 116586 Closed

Gearloose, "Mechanical" Exchange Puzzle from IPP20, Los Angeles 2000

Mijkel1969 103

USD 28.00

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Puzzle collector and perennial puzzle exchange participant Joe Becker asks the question, "Don't you think a 'mechanical puzzle' ought to have some gears?" "Gearloose" contains 9 intermeshed gears, some with an occasional tooth missing. The goal of "Gearloose" is to make the central red gear free spinning by turning the gears in a certain sequence. A "move" consists of turning a gear 1/8 of a turn (45°) in either direction (causing all intermeshed gears to turn, as well). Joe used "Gearloose" as his exchange puzzle at the 20th International Puzzle Party in 2000 in Los Angeles.

"Gearloose" comes as it was received at IPP20 in 2000, complete in its original plastic bag with its original instruction sheet. I will include a copy of the solution to "Gearloose"" from the IPP20 exchange booklet.

I will ship within the US at insured priority mail pricing (from between $8.70 and $11.60, depending on postal code). I am happy to ship internationally at cost, but I cannot always guarantee that overseas packages can be insured or tracked.

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Specifications

Designer: Joe Becker
Craftsman / Manufacturer: Joe Becker
Material: Plastic
Unit of Measurement: Inches
Size: 6 x 6 x 5/8
Grade: (B) Solver: Minor to moderate flaws apparent upon close inspection.
Cosmetic Issues: None
Function: (2) Excellent: Very slightly loose or tight, no force needed, no alignment issues.
Functional Issues: None
Repairs: No
Packaging: Yes
Documentation: Yes
Assembly: Disassembled
Smoke-free home: Yes

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Payment Methods: PayPal

Postage & Shipping

Item Location: 49006-3265, Michigan, United States
Ships To: Worldwide
Shipping Instructions: I will ship within the US at insured priority mail pricing (from between $8.70 and $11.60, depending on postal code). I am happy to ship internationally at cost, but I cannot always guarantee that overseas packages can be insured or tracked.

Returns Accepted: No

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