Hello,i want to sell Ansel the camera themed puzzle designed and crafted by Brandon Wolf.The goal of this beautiful puzzle is to open the viewfinder.The puzzle is in perfect condition as well as the package. There are no flaws.This puzzle is also a signed one. I only know of two signed Ansels out there. I think if you already have an Ansel it wouldn't be a problem to send it to Brandon if you want to have it signed, but this is already signed. :)Shipping can be combined if you are winning more ...

Confetti Box was designed to cap off 2019, a great year which saw us make more puzzle boxes than we ever have before. It's festive, it's surprising, it's abrupt! This box went through several prototypes and redesigns, and I'm quite happy with the final result. The operation is a new concept for me and I'm eager to see how much of a challenge it proves to be.************************************************************For multiple items, combined shipping is available. Simply message me once you a...

The "TV Puzzle" is a long-discontinued Pelikan release that was the subject of particular obsession on the Mechanical Puzzle Discord. I somehow got roped into making it; I'm still not sure how. Those guys are persuasive.TV Puzzle is an interesting hybrid packing and take-apart puzzle. My interpretation stayed true to Jakub's original design with a couple of changes - we fully lacquered and changed grain direction for all pieces to make the solution more difficult. The result is trickier than I e...

A clever tray-filling puzzle by the prolific puzzle inventor Goh Pit Khiam, beautifully laser cut by popular puzzle craftsperson Walt Hoppe, used by Walt as his exchange puzzle at IPP22 in Antwerp in 2002.  Fit five polyominoes into an enclosed tray through a slit which is 2 units wide.The puzzle is as new in it's original box.  I will include a copy of the solution from the IPP22 exchange booklet.I will ship within the US at insured priority mail pricing (around $10), or as a first class ...

The Bamboozler from Serhiy Grabarchuk (Bits and Pieces)Twelve small bunches of bamboo pieces need to be put together in the stand to make a bundle of bamboo pipes.  This puzzle was surprisingly difficult.  It’s probably (unintentionally) a dexterity puzzle too… it was not easy to keep the pieces stable in the stand.  I’ve enjoyed a couple other puzzles from Grabarchuk but this one was tough.  The photos are careful to avoid any possible spoilers.The wood puzzle is in great conditi...

Alchemist Cubes is a highly themed 4x4x4 Cube Set. It has 18 unique pieces that can be used to make over 4,900 cubes. 54 problems have been hand selected and turned in Alchemy Formulas you must solve to find the right pieces. It includes a 1500 word narrative and  list of 54 themed spells to solve. It is difficult! But I have included 15 additional easy problems  in the PDF. The PDF is bound and it comes with leather pouch, scroll, and quick reference cards. More about the original limited pro...

Lighthouse by Doug Haigh (Bits and Pieces)Doug Haigh’s recreation from Hoffmann’s classic book.  Object is to free the brass ring (or the lens/gem).I’m selling a few of these older, discontinued metal Bits and Pieces take apart or sequential discovery puzzles.  Lighthouse is my favorite of these… it’s a nice “starter” SD puzzle, on par with the brass cannon.  It’s also a nice metal puzzle for display, and it was fun to experience this “classic” puzzle.I was able to...

R2D2 by Roger D. A classic design that will baffle for a long time.Is it dexterity or something more? You will need to find out for yourself.Please wait for end of auction for final invoice with shipping cost.No additional fees will be required.Ships Priority US and 1st Class International unless requested otherwise.

T12 Popplock.Comes with solution laminate and original box (box has wear)Lock will have natural occuring patina on it by time of arrival.Please wait for end of auction for final invoice with shipping cost.No additional fees will be required.Ships Priority US and 1st Class International unless requested otherwise.

Deko & Boko from Frederic BoucherThe goal is to pack the pieces into the frame.  There are six different challenges, each one using a different set of 9 (out of the 10) pieces.  There are also bonus challenges included to make specific shapes from the pieces alone.There was a lot of puzzling in this one from Boucher!  I got a couple of the challenges very quickly, but the same tricks didn’t always work and I spent a couple nights finishing up all 6 challenges plus the bonuses.  This ...

Beautiful and unusual Karakuri puzzle box from 2015 by Tatsuo Miyamoto of the Karakuri Creation Group.  I will borrow Tyler Barret's description of this puzzle box, from the 2015 "Best Puzzles of the Year" booklet: "This lovely puzzle is unique in the Japanese secret box world. Its opening sequence is unlike any other box that I know. The craftsmanship is excellent and the aesthetics are fantastic with the curved ends."I've had six years of enjoyment fr...

Perennial IPP Puzzle Exchange participant Juerg von Kaenel's exchange puzzle from IPP19, held in London in 1999.  The puzzle consists of six pieces, three identical pieces and three mirror image pieces, all with diamond-shaped cross-sections on each end.  One end of one of the pieces is engraved with the IPP21 logo.  The object of the puzzle is to form an interlocking burr.The puzzle is complete in its original plastic bag marked with the recipient's (me) name.  I will include a copy of the ...

Designed by prolific puzzle designer Jim Gooch and manufactured by Puzzlecraft owner Steve Strickland, this was Mike Suchsland's exchange puzzle at IPP23 in Chicago in 2003.  The puzzle consists of 5 pieces which must be disassembled and reassembled.The puzzle has never been removed from its shrink wrap (The second photo is a "stock" representative photo.), as presented in its box at IPP23.  I will provide a copy of the solution from the IPP23 exchange booklet.I will ship within the US at ...

In pretty good condition just some minor solving marks. Shipping calculated at auction end based on location Any 

Vladimir Krasnoukhov's entry in to the IPP31 (2011) Design Competition in, now a classic in coordinate motion puzzles.  This puzzle has been reproduced in a metal version, but this is the original wooden version, manufactured by Vladimir and sold through the Grand Illusions web site (no longer available, of course).  The puzzle is as new in its original cellophane wrapper, with original packing slip from Grand illusions.  It is quite "explosive" when one determines how to take it apart!I will...

Piano Box by Jean Claude ConstantinSequential discovery puzzle box from Constantin.  Several steps to open, with tools.  I thought this was one of the more fun SD puzzle boxes from Constantin, and the piano theme looks great.This box has been solved quite a few times, as I enjoyed the solve and we also liked sharing this one with guests.  It’s in great condition though… there are no major scuffs or marks to the wood.  The metal pins/screws show a little wear from use but no scratche...

Can ship assembled or disassembled Description from WoodWonders: Another of Ken Irvine's clever designs is this Rotational Cube (well not really a cube) The 3x4x4 Puzzle has a rather difficult to discover assembly. No many moves but still a good challenge I think. I spent several evenings trying to put my copy together before I was forced to break down and ask Ken for the solution so that could get back to making them! Made from exotic hardwoods

Detective Box by Joe GuariniIt’s hard to categorize this puzzle box / sequential discovery / escape game by Joe Guarini.  But it’s beautifully made, and is a multi-step puzzle with some very unique tools/steps.  My partner and I play many “home escape games,” and the Detective Box was definitely amenable to a team solve.  The use of electronic components allowed some steps that were unlike anything we’ve seen in other puzzles/games.  Please see the great review from fivesi...

The Castle by Joshua Hoogerwerf (aka PrintedTech)Sequential discovery puzzle box requiring about 15 steps, with tools, to get into the secret compartment and find the “prize.”  This puzzle has the most steps compared to the other SD puzzles that I’ve listed this time.  It wasn’t overly difficult though… it’s suggested to take 35-45 minutes to solve, and that’s about right.  I thought the solve was fun with diverse steps, nothing too blind, and a bunch of tools/pieces that p...

Brass Treasure Chest from Rocky Chiaro (Bits and Pieces)Small puzzle box designed by Rocky Chiaro.  This is a nice reproduction from Bits and Pieces, apparently the only puzzle box they’ve ever made in metal (https://seekingariadnesthreaddotcom.wordpress.com/2014/08/09/brass-treasure-chest-rocky-chiaros-puzzling-endeavour/).I’m selling a few of these older, discontinued metal Bits and Pieces take apart or sequential discovery puzzles.  Although most of these puzzles are not too diffic...