This is not only an adorable puzzle, but it does something surprising and delightful along the way.  Sure to bring a smile!Karakuri product description:It was created as a Christmas Present for 2007.There is a bird which lays eggs as she yearns for her partner. The eggs won't hatch, even if she warms them. It is such a sad bird, but at the same time there's something lovely about it.

Large and adorable Karakuri featuring a penguin sitting atop an elongated box.  Looks fantastic on display!Karakuri Product Description: This work was produced by Karakuri Creation Group’s craftsmen, from a selected idea of “12th Karakuri Box Idea Contest”.When penguins move on the ice, sliding on its stomach is faster than walking.That behavior is called "toboggan."The adorable behavior is made into a Karakuri box.Please slide well.Original idea by Yoichi ChikuHand-crafted by Yoh Kakuda...

One Match Left is a new three piece framed burr by Jorgos Anastasou. It is our first time working with Jorgos and we plan to bring more of his great interlocking designs to our future releases. The puzzle is a moderately difficult level 6.7.2 disassembly challenge, and with a unique solution reassembly is fun to determine the position of the small match piece trapped inside the seven unit burr pieces and frame.The frame construction features shoulder joinery with smooth rounded edges which added...

Selling my brother Stu’s Free Me puzzle series collection.  As with all the Free Me puzzles, the goal is to remove the Kennedy Half Dollar coin. Background Information: This puzzle was the 2017 Turner Christmas Puzzle with about 200 made. Most went to family (like this one), friends, and workmates.  About 80 (spares) have made it out to the puzzle community. Note: Minor chips on the dovetails (see photo). Includes original information card and a solution sheet. Note for t...

Selling my brother Stu’s Free Me puzzle series collection.  As with all the Free Me puzzles, the goal is to remove the Kennedy Half Dollar coin. Background Information: This puzzle was the 2013 Turner Christmas Puzzle with about 200 made. Most went to family (like this one), friends, and workmates, but a few have made it out to the puzzle community. Includes a solution sheet. Note for the auction winner: Payment is set-up to go to my brother's PayPal account rather than mine...

MagneTeam incorporates multiple challenges to keep you busy for some time! The first task is packing the three Grandillo pieces into the box so that all openings are filled, giving the illusion of a solid inner cube. The highest level assembly conforms to this requirement, with the other four falling short. The second task shares the same goal with the fourth piece's addition (made from Morado). This arrangement has three possible assemblies, and again the solution is the most challenging assemb...

Mini Lock by Christoph Lohe is one of the smallest puzzles we've ever made, packing a clever mechanism into a diminutive functioning wooden padlock. With a relatively easy 6.7 level difficulty it's excellent for new puzzlers, while our usual dedication to precision and quality woodworking makes it a great choice to add to your existing puzzle lock collection.For this release, we have made two variants: one with an ash body and wenge pieces, and the other with a Bubinga frame and birdseye maple c...

Mini Lock by Christoph Lohe is one of the smallest puzzles we've ever made, packing a clever mechanism into a diminutive functioning wooden padlock. With a relatively easy 6.7 level difficulty it's excellent for new puzzlers, while our usual dedication to precision and quality woodworking makes it a great choice to add to your existing puzzle lock collection.For this release, we have made two variants: one with an ash body and wenge pieces, and the other with a Bubinga frame and birdseye maple c...

Psycho Disks was inspired by Phil Wigfield's excellent "Spinning Tumblers" design. Eric received a copy for his collection and thought the concept could be significantly expanded. With Phil's approval, he set to work. The result is a combination Take-Apart and Fidget Toy puzzle that's wickedly difficult to solve!To open Psycho Disks, you must decipher the internal maze and successfully navigate to the end. Once opened, the solver can rearrange the disks to create different challenges! The includ...

This puzzle is a exchange puzzle by Pantazis Houlis for the International Puzzle Party 28 held in Prague, Czech Republic 2008 Description / Solution / Goal: See inside the packeging of the puzzle. Packaging: Plastic box.Preliminary estimate of shipping costs from the Netherlands.   Netherlands: from 0 - 2 kg, max. approx $ 12.00 Europe 1: from 0 - 2 kg, max. approx $ 23.00 to Belgium, Germany, France, (incl. Corsica and Monaco), Italy (excl. San Marino and Vatican Ci...

The Rubik's Magic Master Edition, or Master Magic, is a 2x6 version. This is much more interesting than the normal 2x4 version. After playing with the small version, you will quickly notice that the same shapes keep coming back. The large version has a much larger number of shapes and possibilities. On the other hand, the Master Edition is easier to solve because there are more hinges and therefore more freedom to make small changes.   Usually, the front shows a set of 5 connected...

This puzzle consists of a cube-shaped cage with space for small 3×3×3 blocks. However, there are only 26 blocks inside, leaving room to slide the blocks around. It is the three-dimensional equivalent of the Fifteen puzzle.   The starting position shows silver stars on the outer facets of the puzzle. The hole is in a corner, and the three visible facets near the hole each show one word from "Peter's Black Hole". The solved position shows only black facets, except for the corn...

Selling my brother Stu’s Free Me puzzle series collection.  As with all the Free Me puzzles, the goal is to remove the Kennedy Half Dollar coin. Background Information: This puzzle was the 2014 Turner Christmas Puzzle with about 130 made. Most went to family (like this one), friends, and workmates, but a few have made it out to the puzzle community. Small chips visible on ends of puzzle, as well as the bottom (see photos).  No impact on playability or solution. Includes a so...

This puzzle is a exchange puzzle by Stephen Miller for the International Puzzle Party 37 held in Paris, France 2017 Goal: Get four (4) Balls Bearings into the clouds around the viewing level of the Eiffel Tower. Packaging: Plastic box.Preliminary estimate of shipping costs from the Netherlands.   Netherlands: from 0 - 2 kg, max. approx $ 12.00 Europe 1: from 0 - 2 kg, max. approx $ 23.00 to Belgium, Germany, France, (incl. Corsica and Monaco), Italy (excl. San Marino ...

This puzzle is a challenging brain teaser made by Masudaya in Japan. The puzzle has a colorful design with pyramid pieces that will keep you entertained for hours. It is a great way to improve your problem solving and strategy skills. The puzzle is made of high-quality plastic This 1982 puzzle is a perfect addition to any puzzle collection and a great gift for anyone who loves strategy games.   Packaging: Original plastic boxPreliminary estimate of shipping costs from the Ne...

The classic version of this great puzzle consists of 8 tiles in a 2x4 rectangle. The front of the tiles has an image of three loose rings. The other side has a mixed image of three connected rings. The goal is to connect the rings by untangling this other side. Once solved, the shape is a 3x3 square with a missing corner. This original version is black with rainbow rings and was made in 1986 by Matchbox. Packaging: Plastic ziplock bagPreliminary estimate of shipping costs from the ...

This puzzle is a exchange puzzle by Hans van der Zon for the International Puzzle Party 34 held in Londen, United Kingdom 2014 Goal: Draw a random challenge card and slide colours to match card. Packaging: Cardboard box.Preliminary estimate of shipping costs from the Netherlands. Netherlands: from 0 - 2 kg, max. approx $ 12.00 Europe 1: from 0 - 2 kg, max. approx $ 23.00 to Belgium, Germany, France, (incl. Corsica and Monaco), Italy (excl. San Marino and Vatican City), Luxembour...

This puzzle is a exchange puzzle by Oskar van Deventer for the International Puzzle Party 28 held in Prague, Czech Republic 2008 About the puzzle: Coin Maze is based on a circular maze pattern designed by Adrian Fisher as a company logo. Notice the central question mark (“?”) in the logo. The puzzle is a “misleading” mechanical maze, as it feels that you can cross a wall at some places, whereas you are blocked at otheer places where there seems to be no wall. Goal: Rem...

This puzzle is a exchange puzzle by Brian Young for the International Puzzle Party 28 held in Prague, Czech Republic 2008 About the Puzzle: History generally has accepted that Sputnik 1 was launched on October 4th, 1957 and after it’s orbit decayed it burnt up on re-entry into the earth’s atmosphere on 4th January 1958. This momentous event was celebrated by FUN Incorporated’s Mystic Peg Puzzle #1 called the SPUNIK PUZZLE which was released in 1958. The truth is that f...

This puzzle is a exchange puzzle by Saul Bobroff for the International Puzzle Party 31 held in Berlin, Germany 2011 Objective: Pack all 7 pieces into the box Packaging: Wooden box.Preliminary estimate of shipping costs from the Netherlands.   Netherlands: from 0 - 2 kg, max. approx $ 12.00 Europe 1: from 0 - 2 kg, max. approx $ 23.00 to Belgium, Germany, France, (incl. Corsica and Monaco), Italy (excl. San Marino and Vatican City), Luxembourg, Spain (incl. Balea...