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Rail Box
I have a puzzle made by Eric Fuller and designed by Yavuz Demirhan. It is the Rail Box. Quoting Eric Fuller this puzzle looks just like another caged burr at first glance. It's only after playing with it that the genius of the design is apparent. Four identical pieces dance around two longer horizontal pieces to create a unique level 18 solution. Not only do you need to determine the position but orientation becomes important as well. A nice challenge for the seasoned puzzler yet approachaable f...
50.00
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Tube It In
I have up for bid the The Tube It In Packing Puzzle by William Strijbos. It was the first puzzle I had bought from him many years ago and you all know it is pretty rare. The only reason I am selling it is because I am selling all my puzzles. There is plenty of information about it and William Strijbos on the web. I will include charges for priority shipping and tracking in the ammount of $10.00.
575.00
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Stickmanbox 11
Stickman Puzzle Padlock
This Stickman “Padlock and Key” puzzle is sturdily hand
crafted by artist Robert Yarger from bloodwood and sapele. It measures 3” x 2” x .75”, and requires a
minimum of 8 steps in order to open.
It is of simple to moderate difficulty to solve. The majority of these puzzles are earmarked for use on the
upcoming “Pirate’s Wallet” puzzlebox (not yet available), but a few extras of
these “padlock and key” puzzles were also produced. They are signed with the Stick...
459.00
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Stickmanbox 11
Stickman Little Game Hunter Puzzlebox (# 24)
This Stickman "Little Game Hunter Puzzlebox" is hand crafted from various exotic woods, with two hidden compartments in its base. It requires a minimum of 22 steps to fully solve, and after the final step can come apart into 26 individual pieces. This makes it two puzzles in one. It is of moderate/hard difficulty to solve.These puzzles measure 6.5" x 6" x 2.5" and were limited in edition to 38 finished pieces. This puzzle is # 22 from the limited edition set. ** Domestic shipping is free, bu...
1,755.00
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tomjolly 119
Three metal puzzles, B&P; Free The Key, Amour, Sputnik
Three metal puzzles from Bits and Pieces, no boxes or instructions. Free the Key (B&P 07-Z7807), an Oskar design. Sputnik, a Marcel Gillen design from Bits and Pieces, and Amour, an Akio Yamamoto design from Hanayama. Total weight of the 3 puzzles is 1.6 ounces, plus packaging.On Jun. 14, 2014 14:46:53, the following description has been added:Correction to the listing; these certainly don't weigh 1.6 ounces. They weigh 1 pound, 6 ounces. They are, after all, chunks of metal.
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tomjolly 119
Super Hamilton by Ed Pegg, IPP 29 exchange.
Super Hamilton, design by Ed Pegg, made by Walter Hoppe. IPP29 exchange puzzle. Put the alphabet blocks in order in the tray, using the laser-etched paths to jump from place to place when desired. A different puzzle on the flip side of the tray, shown in the photo. Weighs 5 ounces before packing (estimate 3 more ounces for packaging). You can check shipping prices at www.usps.com, and my zip code is 93454, in California.
10.00
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tomjolly 119
Six Round Sticks in a Frame - from Akron in Los Angeles?
Sticks in a Frame; this appears to be identical to a 6-stick puzzle that Rob Stegmann shows on his site, manufactured by "Akron in Los Angeles". I don't have a box or instructions, so I can't be 100% certain as to the origin. The slots in the rods are 0, 1, 1, 5, 5, 7 (converting binary to decimal). Weighs 7 ounces, plus about 4 ounces for packing. You can check shipping prices at www.usps.com, shipped from California zip code 93454.
7.00
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tomjolly 119
Pochi -IPP29 exchange, design Lixy
Pochi, an IPP29 exchange puzzle designed by Lixy, collaborator Hiroshi Yamamoto, manufactured by Woodpecker/Hikimi, with 10 pieces and "2 problem sheets" many problems. Each piece is 3 or 4 units, with sections of circles on each that must be assembled into a variety of shapes while maintaining the unity of the circles on top. The craftsmanship on the puzzle is very nice. Weighs 10 ounces, plus about 4 ounces for packing. You can check shipping prices at www.usps.com, shipped from California zip...
36.00
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tomjolly 119
The Nine of Swords - Reiss/Gametime 1971
The Nine of Swords; the object is to slide all 9 notched swords into the cube, but of course they interfere with one another. Made by Reiss Associates / Gametime, copyright 1971. The only damage to note is that the paper box top is split along one seam, and is generally scuffed and dinged. Weighs 1 lb 10 ounces, plus about 16 ounces for packing. You can check shipping prices at www.usps.com, shipped from California zip code 93454.
16.00
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ShootingStar 11
Triple V
An interesting 9 piece burr design with unusual cuts by designer Guy Brette. The solution is only 3.2.1, so it was shipped unassembled by Eric. Still in it's original shrinkwrap. Buyer to pay actual shipping charges. Paypal payment, add 4% for fees.
69.00
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Half Hour Puzzle - Goncalo Alves
This is a single oddball copy of Coffins famous Half hour puzzle in solid Goncalo Alves. This is a very heavy, dense wood. Very high precision copy of this excellent puzzle.This item is in new condition and is pulled from the cubicdissection archives.Shipping is $8 in the US for Priority Mail. International shipping is $18 for first class and $35 for Priority Mail.Paypal payment add 4% for fees.
33.00
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Unique Level 4.6
RELEASED:3.27.2013PRODUCED:35 CopiesDESIGNER:Ishino KeiichiroCRAFTSMAN:Eric FullerMATERIAL:PaduakCOMMENTS:I had not made a standard six piece burr in a long time, and was feeling the urge. But which to make? So many good candidates out there. I knew I had to choose one that most of my customers did not have, but I also wanted to pick one that was fairly complex and interesting. While shopping around I came across Ishino's Unique 4.6 Moves design, and I knew I had a winner. Notchable and with a s...
34.51
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Two Wheeled Cube - Solid Bubinga
This is an oddball copy of the Two Wheeled Cube - happened to end up with one copy in solid Bubinga.DESIGNER:William HuCRAFTSMAN:Eric FullerMATERIAL:Bubinga / PaduakCOMMENTS:Every time I think I've seen it all when it comes to 4x4 cubes, someone proves me wrong. In thie case it's Mr. Hu with his excellent "Two Wheeled Cube" design. with an odd level 1.1.1.2.8 solution, this puzzle is moderate in difficulty but very high on the fun factor. The first four pieces form a shell around the heart of th...
65.00
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2 Halves Cage 3BB
RELEASED:10.2.2012PRODUCED:30 CopiesDESIGNER:Gregory BenedettiCRAFTSMAN:Eric FullerMATERIAL:Ash / MoraCOMMENTS:This is a nifty little puzzle. Not too tough, but fun to solve and it looks good displayed. I thought the idea was interesting, and there is a "big brother" version with the 2 cage pieces wrapped around a six piece burr that I plan to follow this up with.Construction is robust, with each joint reinforced by a small .05 shoulder. More work to make this than it looks like - it wasn't just...
178.88
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Derek's Half Dozen
RELEASED:2.13.2013PRODUCED:40 CopiesDESIGNER:Derek BoschCRAFTSMAN:Eric FullerMATERIAL:Ash / Wenge / BubingaCOMMENTS:Despite the devilish difficulty of this puzzle, let me assure you that Derek is a really nice guy. Keep that in mind as you go crazy trying to solve his latest creation. Derek's half dozen is fiendishly difficult at a level 26.9.5 solution. It's so hard to solve I took pity and made the pieces from three woods so you'd have a big clue as to what goes where. I'm also shipping it ass...
120.00
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Two Halves Cage 4a
RELEASED:11.29.2012PRODUCED:40 CopiesDESIGNER:Gregory BenedettiCRAFTSMAN:Eric FullerMATERIAL:Sapele / WengeCOMMENTS:This is the companion puzzle to the much easier "Two Halved Cage 3b". The last one gave an idea of the concept; this one kicks it up several notches!This non-millable six piece burr is surrounded by a cage split into two mirrored halves. Not only must the solver figure out the burr itself, but they must also understand the burr within the constrains of the cage. That alone would be...
178.88
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Cage for Four Sticks
RELEASED:11.29.2012PRODUCED:41 CopiesDESIGNER:Stephane ChomineCRAFTSMAN:Eric FullerMATERIAL:Rosewood / Sycamore / Holly / SapeleCOMMENTS:This attractive piece of art is also a dang tricky puzzle. Four sticks interact with a straightforward cage in vary non-straightforward ways. The unique level 24.6.3 solution means what it says - this puzzle's not joking around.Figuring out which piece goes where is only the beginning, since some of them switch around during assembly. Order at your own peril - ...
65.00
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Double Cross - Special Edition Oak / Walnut
I had a couple special copies of this Double Cross puzzle that I made in Oak and Walnut. Very different from the main production run.DESIGNER:Stewart CoffinCRAFTSMAN:Eric FullerMATERIAL:Walnut and BirchCOMMENTS:Double Cross was Tom Rodgers exchange puzzle at IPP 29 in San Francisco. Designated #240 by Stewart Coffin, it looks fairly simple with six thicker sticks intersected by six thinner sticks. Solving it is anything but, as the angles are very confusing and you always end up with that one p...
50.00
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The Rattle - Special edition Holly Box
I had a couple special copies of this puzzle with a Holly box. Very nice puzzle!!!RELEASED:10.2.2012PRODUCED:35 CopiesDESIGNER:Stewart CoffinCRAFTSMAN:Eric FullerMATERIAL:Holly Box - Mixed Wood PiecesCOMMENTS:This puzzle was Henry Strout's exchange puzzle at IPP 29 in San Francisco. I enjoyed solving it a lot, and decided to make a run of them. To solve the puzzle, all the pieces must be put in the box. Easy enough, except for two things. One, they must all go thorugh the 1x2 slot in the side, ...
161.00
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Moonflight
RELEASED:11.29.2012PRODUCED:38 CopiesDESIGNER:Osanori YamamotoCRAFTSMAN:Eric FullerMATERIAL:Walnut / Mora COMMENTS:This tricky puzzle by Osanori has an interesting appearance as well as an interesting solution. The two halves of the frame create a maze internally which changes state as you slide the pieces back and forth. The internal pieces dance around, moving in and out and about each other until finally they (hopefully) find their final resting spot with a symmetrical solution. Given a uniqu...
87.00
27 bids
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