They are both packing & unpacking puzzles, taking advantage of round shapes, which give some nice possibilities of rotation moves. The goal is to pack all pieces in the cup (8 pieces for Espresso and 7 pieces plus a sugar cube for Caffe Latte), enjoy your drink and unpack ! The disassembling experience is nice as well.They are of moderate difficulty, Espresso being easier (3/6) and Caffe Latte a bit more challenging (4/6).Cafe Latte Description:Goal: Pack all 7 pieces and the sugar cube in the...

This is a beautiful piece by Alfons Eyckmans! As with many of Alfons's take apart burrs, The move count are usually high and are always challenging! A popular blogger, Kevin at PuzzleMad has some great articles about Alfons work!This Puzzle was kept in a humidity control environment (50%) and operates smoothly.Winning Bidder only pays winning price and agreed upon shipping. No additional fees!! PayPal is the preferred method of payment.I can also consolidate a package if multiple items are won.�...

Kevin Sadler wrote about it:“Another wonderful 3×3 cube packing puzzle from the amazing brain of Osanori Yamamoto. My copy has been beautifully made by Pelikan from Zebrano with Purpleheart pieces.The holes in the box are interesting here. The larger hole is just a single layer high but quite extensive (taking up 4/9 of the top layer) which severely constrains the possible assemblies. There are also 2 more holes in the box which must be filled at the end and these holes are the opposite corne...

Once assembled, this striking combination of mixed woods looks fantastic in any collection!"All I need to say is Ken Irvine and you know that this puzzle is great. Ken's designs are always amazing. This design had me scratching my head for days. It seemed so simple! What am I missing? Then one day, Aha!!!! A terrific design offered in several variations. (Note that the Yellow wood is not yellow, yellow heart is.) Ships unassembled."

Kevin Sadler wrote about it:“Dr. Volker Latussek has been providing some fabulous puzzles to Pelikan for a few years now. They are all extremely clever and challenging – some so clever and challenging that they are beyond my abilities (Euklid for Nick remains unsolved to my intense embarassment). In this release we have Akku. This consists of a wonderful Acacia box and some very precisely crafted Maple pieces to be packed inside. There are 9 L shaped pieces to be fitted into the interior of ...

I'm selling my "Alles Roger" of the mysterious and in/famous Roger D.Winning bidder will be invoiced the winning bid amount plus shipping cost, to be calculated after auction ends. No handling fees, no PayPal fees.

I'm selling my "R2D2" of the mysterious and in/famous Roger D.Winning bidder will be invoiced the winning bid amount plus shipping cost, to be calculated after auction ends. No handling fees, no PayPal fees.

The ubiquitous Dad's Puzzler, the second most popular sliding block puzzle after the famous 14-15 Puzzle.  I am offering the copyright 1926 version by J.W. Hayward.  This copy is in MINT condition, and comes with the original solution paper.  A display quality version of this antique puzzle!I will ship within the US at insured priority mail pricing (from between $8.70 and 9.45, depending on postal code), or as a first class package for around $5.00, if preferred. I am happy to ship inter...

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Designed by Arcane concepts. This beautiful covert mechanical piece of wall art is a large 15” by 15” secretive puzzle box. Will look beautiful on any puzzlers wall!  Comes in original packaging! No longer in stock at retailer. Shipping calculated at auction end, however, the puzzle weighs in at 8 lbs so please consider when bidding!

Nope Box is an entertaining little puzzle box with sequential discovery style elements. Despite its moderate difficulty, the solution sequence is a fun to discover and satisfying to repeat. The will make sense when you start to solve it...you'll think you got it, but you're not there quite yet! This edition of Nope Box has been slightly redesigned to improve production flow, but the solution is substantially similar to the initial release. Please note that this puzzle requires no ...

Beautiful puzzle to add to any collection with a satisfying solution. Well crafted as expected from a Karakuri box. Solved once & still in perfect, like-new condition.  Will come in original packaging.**Buyer to pay shipping costs, to be added to final price at end of auction.  Please wait for final invoice before submitting payment.Description from Karakuri's website:This work was designed for an exhibition with the theme, “Karakuri Experiments”. There is a round flask on the top of a...

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Minor flaw indicated in photos. The puzzle came this way, and it appears to be a result of the production process rather than post-production damage. Please DM for more photos or questions.  Shipping Instructions: PayPal fees to be paid by buyer. This listing was found to be in violation of our posted Seller Instructions. The seller has been notified of this violation. These listings will be allowed to continue on condition that PayPal fees WILL NOT be collected for this listing. Should...

Pieces do not sit flush (see photos) but there appears to be no warping and fit is very good, not too tight, not too loose. Please DM for more photos or questions.  Shipping Instructions: PayPal fees to be paid by buyer. This listing was found to be in violation of our posted Seller Instructions. The seller has been notified of this violation. These listings will be allowed to continue on condition that PayPal fees WILL NOT be collected for this listing. Should the Seller attempt to co...

Pretty unique puzzle box by Shiro Tajima of the Karakuri Creation Group

This was Fumio Tsuburai's 2008 Karakuri Creation Group Christmas present.  From the official description:Usually, we can't open the cover. As you know, you can see two ribbons. You can pull the ribbons freely. When you pull the two ribbons in a special way, you will be able to open the cover.

Designer by Mike Snyder and entered into the IPP17 Design Competition this puzzle was made in very limited quantities and is rare so you won't see these sold very often.It is a maze with a twist! Place the ball in one side and escape from the other side - tough but enjoyable.Some very light wear but completely smooth and working perfectly, both sides of puzzle shown.Combined shipping available. Shipping tracked.

This puzzle won the 1st prize in the IPP Puzzle Design competition 2003, designed by the late R D Rose.This version is made by Bits & Pieces, from polished aluminium. It is in great condition and very heavy.It comes with the solve instructions.See Jerry Loo's review about it here : http://smallpuzzlecollection.blogspot.com/2011/08/six-key-mine.htmlCombined shipping available. Items sent with tracked shipping.