EVERYONE knows the 5-piece square puzzle.  Well, here is a British dime store (twopenny-halfpenny store?) version from the '50's or '60's (no later than 1965), "Five Block Puzzle," one of dozens of novelty items produced by the E&S Novelty Company.  There is something appealing about the "kitchyness" of the presentation of the puzzle; collectible much more for the packaging and presentation as opposed to the puzzle.  If you want a 50+ year old example of how a classic puzzle made it into popu...

Selling my copy of Six Doors! This was a really fun one and very addicting to resolve! Six Doors by Yavuz Demirhan is a variation on the classic six-piece burr shape. The added rings around the endgrain resemble a stile and rail door once the puzzle is assembled. Each ring complicates the movement of the pieces to reach a formidable but approachable level 14 solution.Yavuz had originally released this design in 2012, and since then has optimized the puzzle to increase the level from 12 to 14 mo...

In 2022, Doug Menzies [aka 'Doog' of 'Doogaloo Games'], created only ten copies of what he entitled 'The Maths Box'This is copy #7 of that oh-so-limited run. The mixture of wood and metal looks incredible.The puzzler must find the dial for the combination lock, as well as determining the combination itself, via a number of mathematical riddles.(Doog previously created the 'Precision Box' and 'The Red-Herring Box'. The RHB is one of a kind and is currently on a world tour from puzzler to puzzler...

This five piece puzzle has a tricky level 4.10 solution with some very unusual movements.  For more info see:https://cubicdissection.com/collections/discontinued-work/products/copy-of-matador

Tamago Dexterity Eggs - 6 puzzles (levels 1 through 5, plus the "original" style level 4 egg), made by Kendama These dexterity puzzles are very challenging!!  This lot includes the complete set of all 6 eggs: levels 1 through 5, as well as the "old version" of level 4, which I believe is no longer available for sale.  Puzzlab recently had some of the "new" eggs available again, so I was able to make another complete set.  Please note that puzzlab sold the "old" level 4 for $54, but it is no...

This lot includes 6 unopened, carded Binary Arts puzzles: Port to Port, 4 Piece Jigsaw, The Fifth Chair, Pack It In, Lift Off, and Tricky Fit (Four T's).  All are sealed in excellent condition on their original backing card.  The condition of the cards is excellent, except for a larger scuff on Tricky Fit (probably from a price tag) and a slight crease on the bottom left of the card for Port to Port.-----Buyer is responsible for shipping which should be less than $10-12 for small puzzles (with...

This lot includes two interlocking wood puzzles.  The first is "Giant Hidden Passage" from the Mandalay Box Company (now Siam Mandalay).  I assume this is a 27-piece burr.  Not very difficult, but the novelty here is that it's big!!  Fun display piece.  Includes original box.The other puzzle is from a company called "Falex", or maybe that's the name of the puzzle.  But it's a 36-piece interlocking puzzle.  Includes original box, although the box is quite beat up.-----Buyer is responsible ...

BioTic is a BEAST! 28 total moves and nine rotations are required to solve it.  Please specify if you would like me to send the puzzle unassembled.For more info see:https://cubicdissection.com/collections/discontinued-work/products/biotic-interlocking-cube

Five is the magic number! This "Turning Interlocking Cube" has a level five solution, with five rotations and five different wood types.  Please specify if you would like me to send the puzzle unassembled.For more info see:https://cubicdissection.com/collections/discontinued-work/products/pentic-interlocking-cube

Tube in Cube, designed by Volker Latussek, made by PelikanGoal of this wonderful puzzle is to pack the pieces into the box.  I found this unique design very challenging.  Puzzle comes in its original box.  A review of Tube in Cube can be found here: http://www.puzzlemad.co.uk/2023/02/something-for-everyone-from-pelikan.html-----Buyer is responsible for shipping which should be less than $10-12 for small puzzles (within USA, first-class).  Priority mail (and heavier items, such as the glass ...

Bill's Ball bearing burr is one of my all-time favorite interlocking puzzles. The normal six-piece assembly is further complicated by the addition of two stainless ball bearings which must be placed in the correct location before assembly. The bearings are then released once the puzzle is assembled, and the solver must figure out how to maneuver them in order to disassemble the puzzle. A very unique concept and a must-have for your collection!Fit and finish is excellent with this puzzle, which w...

"Very special, very difficult and one of a kind. That’s ‘PARANUT’. Just as the Brazil nut is hard, the ‘PARANUT’ is even harder. Task is simple, just dissasemble the puzzle into 5 parts and then put it together. Sounds easy, right? Trust me, it’s not. .It’s made precisely and carefully with a rough look..It’s made of upcycled old steel parts in ‘natural’ surface, puzzle can black your finger little bit, it belongs to the game..One piece made only. If you have puzzle SHOK, yo...

Corky (or Uncorker), designed by Gary FosheeProduced by Bits & Pieces (2005).Photo shows the assembled corkscrew, but the goal is to start with it disassembled (two parts) and figure out how to put it back together to make the wine opener.  Hence, I will ship it in the unsolved, disassembled state.  It's a nice looking metal puzzle, with minor wear and tarnish consistent with its age.  Main body still looks clean and shiny.  The tarnish on the corkscrew has been polished to restore most of t...

Set of "food" packing glass puzzles, all originals from Toyo Glass.  I believe most if not all are designed by Nob Yoshigahara.  The set includes Broad Beans, Plums, Peanuts, Pineapple (Pineapple Delight), Corn (A-Maize-ing), and Rice Crackers.  For me, these puzzles ranged from relatively easy to tremendously difficult.  I needed a couple hints (i.e. the correct position for a piece or two) for a few of these puzzles (corn and pineapple, especially!).Original boxes are included for all puz...

Lager Beer, designed by Nob Yoshigahara, made by Toyo GlassAuthentic Toyo Glass puzzle.  Lager Beer includes its original box and instruction sheet.  Puzzle and box look new.-----Buyer is responsible for shipping which should be less than $10-12 for small puzzles (within USA, first-class).  Priority mail (and heavier items, such as the glass puzzles) might be $3 to $6 more.  I charge only exact shipping costs.  Please contact me if you need an estimate for international shipping.  If you w...

Gear Case, designed by Frederic Boucher, produced by NothingYetDesignsGear Case is another wonderful packing puzzle from one of my favorite designers.  I was absolutey thrilled when I figured out the moves to solve this one.  I was able to solve Gear Case before Slow Motion, another Boucher puzzle that I have listed for sale.  Comes in original see-through pouch from NothingYetDesigns.-----Buyer is responsible for shipping which should be less than $10-12 for small puzzles (within USA, first...

Cerberus, designed by Girish Sharma, produced by PelikanCerberus is a wonderful interlocking puzzle designed by Girish Sharma.  The goal is to disassemble (or assemble) the 4x4x4 cube made from 4 pieces, but over 30-35 total moves are required, including 25 moves for the 1st piece!  This was a fantastic and fun puzzle.  It will be shipped assembled, but I'm happy to ship it disassembled upon request.A review of Cerberus can be found here: http://www.puzzlemad.co.uk/2023/02/something-for-ever...

Kumikisaurus, designed and made by JunoThis is a delightful 9-piece dinosaur-shaped puzzle.  I found it fairly challenging, but I'm not too competent with burrs.  Juno describes it as a level 10-13 puzzle that is "relatively easier compared to many of Juno's diabolic burr puzzles, yet still challenging to solve."  This puzzle will be shipped in its original "incorrectly assembled" state with the front legs pointing in the wrong direction.-----Buyer is responsible for shipping which should be...

This lot includes two 3D marble mazes.XMatrix's Cubus is designed by Jeremy Goode and was an IPP Design Competition entry in 2011.  The goal is to guide the ball from one side to the opposite side.  I don't often have the patience for this route-finding maze challenges, but Cubus is appropriately sized to be enjoyable for me.  A review can be found here: http://mypuzzlecollection.blogspot.com/2010/12/xmatrix-quadrus-cubus.htmlCrystal Escape Cube is produced by Tsukuda Original.  This is als...

Red all Through, made by Toyo GlassGoal of this puzzle is to stack the plates so that a completely red square is seen through the stack.  Fun little challenge, and it's nice to keep these functional pieces out for guests to uses and play.  Puzzle is in excellent condition.  Comes with original box and documents, as well as the paper inserts that the glass was originally packed with.-----Buyer is responsible for shipping which should be less than $10-12 for small puzzles (within USA, first-cla...