The Hokey Cokey puzzle lock is a ton of fun! Initially, an IPP exchange gift from Steve Nicholls, Hokey Cokey was so popular they made another production run.Ali's bolt is a very deceptive and tricky take-apart puzzle. The goal is to remove the nut from the bolt. It's difficult to describe without giving too much away, but the mechanics are unlike any other bolt puzzle I've seen. At 10cm long, this puzzle is heavy and substantial.Note: This copy is in used condition. Original packaging is not in...

The Hokey Cokey puzzle lock is a ton of fun! Initially, an IPP exchange gift from Steve Nicholls, Hokey Cokey was so popular they made another production run.The lock comes with a handy bottle opener attached to two different keys. The locking mechanism is highly unusual. If you're a fan of puzzle locks, this is a must-have for your collection.Note: This copy is in used condition and significant patina from handling is present. These will easily polish out with your preferred brass polish, howev...

Nearly identical in appearance to Brass Monkey One and Two, Brass Monkey Three is significantly more difficult than its brethren. Steve and Ali's second collaborative design, this puzzle is perfect for fooling those who think they have seen it before. It looks like a standard interlocking Burr. It isn't.Just two rings engraved on the end of each piece differentiates it from Brass Monkey One (no rings) and Brass Monkey Two (one ring). Like the first couple of puzzles, it weighs almost 800g (1.1 l...

Just a single ring engraved on the end of each piece differentiates it from Brass Monkey One. This puzzle is a brand new design by Ali and Steve; their first collaboration. While not as difficult as the brutal Brass Monkey Three, it's significantly more challenging than the original and is of course beautifully handcrafted.Like the first puzzle, it weighs almost 800g (1.1 lbs). Each piece is 70mm long and has a diameter of 19mm.Note: This copy is in used condition and significant patina from han...

Pygmy and Marmoset are the latest Interlocking Burr creations by Ali Morris and Steve Nicholls (collectively known as Two Brass Monkeys). Steve and Ali hide their creative genius behind trickster personas; their product's quality is often belied by a lighthearted presentation. Don't be fooled...candy and primate pictures notwithstanding, their puzzles rank among the best in the world.Named after the smallest monkey in the animal Kingdom, the Pygmy Marmoset, these small puzzles nonetheless feel d...

Pygmy and Marmoset are the latest Interlocking Burr creations by Ali Morris and Steve Nicholls (collectively known as Two Brass Monkeys). Steve and Ali hide their creative genius behind trickster personas; their product's quality is often belied by a lighthearted presentation. Don't be fooled...candy and primate pictures notwithstanding, their puzzles rank among the best in the world.Named after the smallest monkey in the animal Kingdom, the Pygmy Marmoset, these small puzzles nonetheless feel d...

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...

Star Cluster Puzzle was an exchange gift by Allan Rolfs for IPP 38 in San Diego. Included are 22 leopardwood sticks which combine in at least 53 different configurations to make the classic 'star burr' shape, the first stellation of the rhombic dodecahedron. Pieces are arranged by different possible notch patterns A through G. The storage container's lid has the different challenges written with each corresponding burr piece needed. Note, there are significant cosmetic defects present in both th...

Blinded II is Dee's newest sequential discovery puzzle box. Crafted from zebrawood, and walnut, with angled spline keys to reinforce the miter joints. Development required multiple prototypes, resulting in a refined and unpredictable puzzle.  It measures 3.5" wide x 5" long x 3.5" high.  Putting items inside will interfere with the opening mechanism.************************************************************These puzzles are extras and oddballs that have accumulated in the shop.  Sometimes w...

Portal is a sequential discovery puzzle box with a unique design. Following its first sneaky move, this puzzle will lead you through a logical progression of steps that will both direct and confound you.  The box is approximately 3" x 6" x 4"************************************************************These puzzles are extras and oddballs that have accumulated in the shop.  Sometimes when we make a run of puzzles we will have a few with different woods, etc. which are too much trouble to list i...

Don't be afraid...With patience, focus, and perhaps a bit of luck, you can find out what's lurking within. Spirit Box challenges the puzzler to discover the tricks keeping its ghosts locked up. With this fidget-friendly box, you will be possessed to keep pushing its addictively springy top long after you've realized it's not going to be easy to understand its secrets. Spirit Box's mysteries are kept in a beautiful 3" x 4" x 2" box. Its two-toned design features European beech set off with a gran...

“Cubes and Planks, Black and White”   How can these 27 cubes and 19 plates be arranged so that they form a cube with a side length equal to that of a plate?   No cube may touch another cube. To make this easier and safer, the cubes must be attached to plates, ensuring that all combinations of 0 to 3 cubes are present on each plate (three of each combination).   There are only these six possible combinations.     Packaging: Zip lock bagPreliminary estim...

This Tantrix set consists of 56 tiles, featuring lines in various colors. No two tiles are the same, and all 56 tiles can be used in different ways to play. Puzzling: Using various challenges, you can solve true brain teasers with the tiles, ranging from easy to difficult. Playing: Play alone or against each other, for example, with the whole family. Combine luck and strategy to win. Match: When tiles are placed next to each other, lines of the same color must overlap. ...

Mind Jewel is a puzzle devised by Alexander Polonsky. It consists of 12 pentagonal pyramids connected by an elastic cord. The puzzle pieces are blue, red, or green.   The goal is: Arrange the pyramids so that they form a single closed shape. This means that the pieces are placed as if they were lying on the surface of a dodecagon. The elastic passes through a slot on the side of each pyramid, and you often choose yourself through which edge of the pentagon the elastic enters ...

“Rubik’s Magic”   This amazing puzzle consists of 8 tiles in a 2x4 rectangle. They are connected by threads running diagonally across the tiles, alternating between below and above. When two tiles are placed on top of each other, the threads allow them to be unfolded in two perpendicular directions, provided the connections with the other tiles do not obstruct the movement.   On the front of the tiles is an image of three separate rings. On the other side is a mixed ...

“Bram’s Magic”   This puzzle is a exchange puzzle by Oscar van Deventer for the International Puzzle Party 36 held in Kyoto, Japan 2016   The puzzle consists of six balls connected in a loop that can change into various shapes. It is a sequential movement puzzle.   Key features: The design consists of six grooved balls connected to each other.   Goal: The puzzle can be folded into different shapes, which is challenging due to the limited freedom of mo...

“KAILIMENG 9 Linked Rings Metal Puzzle”   The nine interconnected rings, often called Chinese rings, form one of the most intriguing mechanical puzzles to date. This puzzle is made of metal and consists of a loop-shaped handle to which nine rings are attached. The goal is simple yet complex: remove all nine rings from the handle using specific, recursive methods. The solution requires a total of 341 steps, making it a perfect test of skill and perseverance.   Packagin...

“Cast L’oeuf”   Once again, a puzzle by Dutch puzzle designer Oscar van Deventer.   The French puzzle name, translated into English, is aptly "The Ogg," which is naturally the keyword here.   The goal is to separate the two pieces and then put them back together. This task will prove more difficult than you think.   Packaging: Original cardboard boxPreliminary estimate of shipping costs from the Netherlands.   Netherlands: from 0 - 2 kg max. approx...

“Cross Teaser”   Eight three dimensional cross pieces each have a tip facing the top, a tip facing the bottom, two tips facing horizontally, and two tips facing vertically. A move consists of flipping a cross towards the empty position.   The puzzle consists of eight 3-D crosses, each in six colors. You can rotate and move them in two directions. Set yourself a goal, for example by making all the blocks red on one side and blue on the other, and try to get all the cros...

“Shape by Shape”   This is a great creative building game with 60 puzzle cards. There are 14 puzzle pieces (6 red and 8 yellow) and a green puzzle table to place the 14 puzzle pieces on, plus a drawer for the 60 cards. This activity stimulates problem-solving skills, thinking ability, and spatial reasoning.   Packaging: Original cardboard boxPreliminary estimate of shipping costs from the Netherlands.   Netherlands: from 0 - 2 kg max. approx. $ 13.50 Europe...