First Box puzzle by Wil Strijbos. Solved few times, excellent condition.
Original description from
Mr. Puzzle:
The puzzle is to remove the gold anodised metal rod inside. To do this you do not need any tapping, no magnets and no external tools. Everything you need to solve the puzzle can be found inside the puzzle itself. The puzzle is made more difficult because you cannot see anything inside the box as you’re solving it.
When you start the puzzle you can see into the hole in the bottom of the box that the gold anodised metal rod has a sad face on the end. You’ll have done the puzzle when you’ve removed the rod and put it back so that you can look into the bottom of the box and see a smiley face on the rod.
An elegant solution. This means that no element of luck is necessary to solve the puzzle. It can be solved at will with distinct and definite moves.
The puzzle is very solidly made from anodised blue aluminium and has Wil’s signature engraved on the side of the box. Please understand that there is no packaging with this puzzle except bubble wrap. Will does not include a card or solution or box; just the puzzle box itself.
Winning bidder will be invoiced the winning bid amount plus shipping cost, to be calculated after auction ends. No handling fees, no PayPal fees.