MonkeyPuzz 243
RARE One-of-a-Kind Bill Darrah Prototype - 6-Piece Wooden Burr Puzzle - Estate Collection
Up for auction is a truly unique piece of mechanical puzzle history: an original, hand-cut working prototype straight from the personal estate collection of the late master puzzle designer, Bill Darrah.This item is a 6-piece interlocking burr puzzle. What makes this piece extraordinary is that it is not a finalized production model, but a raw, physical "first draft" created by Darrah himself. The pieces feature original, hand-cut notches complete with the visible saw marks and minor adjustmen...
$40.00
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MonkeyPuzz 243
RARE 2-Puzzle Lot: Bill Darrah IPP26 Cube + Large PROTOTYPE - Personal Estate Collection!
Up for auction is an extraordinary, museum-quality lot of TWO interlocking wooden cube puzzles straight from the personal estate collection of the late puzzle designer, Bill Darrah.This lot features Bill Darrah's official exchange puzzle from the 26th International Puzzle Party (IPP26) held in Boston in 2006. Designed by Darrah himself, the beautiful production version was expertly crafted by Jaroslav Svejkovski (New Pelican Workshop) using a stunning combination of contrasting hardwoods, spe...
$65.00
1 bid
MonkeyPuzz 243
RARE 2-Puzzle Lot: Sticky Stack of Sticks + Large Variant - Bill Darrah Personal Collection (IPP23)
Up for auction is a unique, museum-quality lot of TWO interlocking wooden puzzles straight from the personal collection of the late puzzle designer, Bill Darrah.Included in this lot is the ingenious "Sticky Stack of Sticks," an exchange puzzle from IPP23 (2003). Designed by Bill Darrah and beautifully crafted by master puzzle maker Josef Pelikan, this interlocking brainteaser initially looks like a simple, striped wooden coaster, but quickly proves to be a formidable challenge to disassemble ...
$50.00
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MonkeyPuzz 243
RARE Prague Parquet Wooden Puzzle - IPP28 (2008) - Bill Darrah Personal Copy!
RARE Prague Parquet Wooden Puzzle - IPP28 (2008) - Bill Darrah Personal Copy!Description:Up for auction is a highly collectible "Prague Parquet" exchange puzzle from the 28th International Puzzle Party (IPP28) held in Prague in 2008.What makes this specific piece a true museum-quality collectible is its provenance: it comes directly from the personal estate collection of the late Bill Darrah, who co-designed this very puzzle.Co-designed by Bill Darrah and George Miller, and precision-ma...
$55.00
4 bids
MonkeyPuzz 243
RARE The Millennium Cube Wooden Puzzle - Kevin Holmes (1999) MIB - Bill Darrah Collection
Up for auction is a pristine, Mint in Box (MIB) example of The Millennium Cube, a two-stage shape-and-pattern assembly puzzle designed by Kevin Holmes. Manufactured in the UK by Trench Puzzles, this piece was specifically crafted to celebrate the transition from 1999 to 2000.What makes this specific puzzle exceptionally special is its provenance: it comes directly from the personal collection of the late Bill Darrah, a highly respected puzzle designer (creator of the Bosstonean Cube and Raft ...
$25.00
1 bid
MonkeyPuzz 243
"Rosebud" by Stewart Coffin / Allen Rolfs - IPP21 (2001) with Assembly Jig - Bill Darrah Estate!
???? Special Provenance Note: ???? This puzzle comes directly from the personal estate and collection of the late, legendary puzzle designer and enthusiast, Bill Darrah. Up for auction is an absolute classic in the mechanical puzzle world: the Rosebud (STC #39). This incredible coordinate motion puzzle was brilliantly designed by Stewart Coffin and beautifully crafted by Allen Rolfs as his official exchange puzzle for the 21st International Puzzle Party (IPP21) held in Tokyo in 2001.The Pu...
$50.00
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MonkeyPuzz 243
"12 Piece Box" by Hidekuni Tamura - Beautiful Japanese Craftsmanship - Bill Darrah Estate!
???? Special Provenance Note: ???? This puzzle comes directly from the personal estate and collection of the late, legendary puzzle designer and enthusiast, Bill Darrah. Up for auction is a beautifully crafted wooden puzzle, the 12 Piece Box, designed and manufactured by the highly respected Japanese puzzle craftsman, Hidekuni Tamura. Tamura is well-known in the mechanical puzzle community for his exacting tolerances, elegant designs, and masterful woodworking.The Puzzle:As the name sugges...
$30.00
1 bid
Nonax 54
Undercover by Phil Wigfield
Description:Open the puzzlePayment : PayPal (F&F preferred or fees to be paid by buyer). Wait until the auction is finished so that I let you know the paypal address to pay to.Please don’t pay directly after you win the auction. Let’s first discuss your preferred delivery requirements and adjust the total amount accordingly.Note: I have disabled the anti-snipping feature. Meaning that the auction will not extend. So if you're interested in buying, don't wait until the auction is almost close...
€200.00
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puzzlotus 364
"Time chief" (5 cubes Instant Insanity puzzle) by Hanayama
"Time chief" (5 cubes Instant Insanity puzzle) by Hanayama Toys known "Cast Puzzle" Series. 5cubes and clear case included.This is discontinued item so to get it is difficult even in Japan. Size approx: 7x7x7cm (Sphere part. exclude Mickey and Minnie's ears)Material: PlasticDesigned by: Nob Yoshigahara.Condition: New old stock------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Ship from Tokyo, Japan. (So my English is very poor, sorry)*It cos...
¥4,444.00
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Nonax 54
WOW5 silver ring puzzle
Description:Designed by Carl Hoff and made by Puzzle Ring Maker in 925 silver.WOW5 won a Jury Honorable Mention in the 2016 Nob Yoshigahara Puzzle Design Competition at IPP36 in Kyoto, Japan.It's very very tricky to reassemble and so far I have not managed to do so. So it will be shipped unassembled.The rings may need a bit of cleaning as well.The box is provided of course.I don't know the size of the ring.Payment : PayPal (F&F preferred or fees to be paid by buyer). Wait until the auction is fi...
€100.00
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Canuck 408
Gouge Packing Puzzle - Gaétan Gouge by John Devost
I previously made a few of this surprisingly difficult packing puzzle by Gaétan and at the time I didn’t have any contact info for him but then a few years ago I was surprised by one of his puzzle purchases in ‘Paradise’.My plan was to make another run but life kinda’ took a turn so now I’ve managed to sort myself out and began making another run.Allard kindly blogged about the copies I made in 2014, here’s an excerpt:https://allardspuzzlingtimes.blogspot.com/2014/04/gouge-packing-p...
$75.00
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Canuck 408
Tube It In - William Strijbos by John Devost
It seems hard to believe that it's been almost 20 years since I first made a small run of this clever packing puzzle design in 2006. William has graciously allowed me to offer up another run as there were only a dozen copies made in 2006.The original metal version was William’s exchange puzzle at the IPP21 in Tokyo.This version is made using many wood varieties and includes a Stand. The entire puzzle has been ‘triple buffed’ giving it a very nice sheen.Overall size is a little over 4...
$100.00
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Canuck 408
Parcel Post by John Devost
This classic design was one of my earliest puzzle builds in the early 2000’s that I made for Bill Cutler.It features 18 pieces with four solutions, however finding one will definitely keep you busy for some time!I’ve always wanted to revisit it but in a smaller scale, I used a 3/16” unit size with the overall size being approximately 6” x 4”.The woods used were salvaged from an old upright piano from the 1920’s that I layed out the keys in a wall hanging (see last photo). Slipfeath...
$100.00
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Canuck 408
Parcel Post by John Devost
This classic design was one of my earliest puzzle builds in the early 2000’s that I made for Bill Cutler.It features 18 pieces with four solutions, however finding one will definitely keep you busy for some time!I’ve always wanted to revisit it but in a much smaller scale. This size is small enough to fit in a pocket so definitely not as tiny as Allan Boardman’s version!As always everything is given my ‘Triple Buffing’ process making for smooth buttery finish.Crafted from Canarywood...
$75.00
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Canuck 408
Singmaster Packing - David Singmaster (1971) by John Devost
This design by Professor Singmaster (sadly passed away in 2023) was my very first puzzle offering at CubicDissection back in 2005, it’s 25 pieces that can be packed in the box 22 ways.I was going through my ‘Salvaged Piano Wood’ (see last photo of my keyboard wall hanging, that I made from our upright piano that was produced in the ‘roaring ‘20’s!), so I figured I’d make more of this classic puzzle with this antique lumber.As always everything gets my ‘triple buffing finish’ th...
$100.00
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Canuck 408
Pentablock - Stewart Coffin Design #2 by John Devost
I’ve been wanting to make this design for years and now after decades making puzzles finally made a copy using some of my Salvaged Piano Wood.One of the first puzzles that I purchased from Interlocking Puzzles (Wayne Daniel - RIP) in early 2000 was this familiar 12 Piece Pentomino design. I made a box to contain the 3x4x5 (3940 solutions) and the 2x5x6 (264 solutions) configuration.Everything has my ‘Triple Buff Finish’ and comes with printed solutions sheet.Shipping cost to be determin...
$80.00
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rmoy8995 10
ISO-CRATE (MPB 8) by Robert Rose
ISO-CRATE (MPB 8) by Robert Rose - RARECNC milled, solid aluminum pieces form a gold tone aluminum cube, a fun puzzle and awesome display piece.Iso-Crate is crafted in aluminum, high precision, #8 in popular Mental Block series. Robert Rose is one of the most highly regarded machinists of the past several decades. Note markings on core "ISO-CRATE MBP 8". Shipping will be calculated after the auction ends.PayPal Family & Friends accepted.
$50.00
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P0diceps 143
Snake Fit by Yasuhiro Hashimoto
Hey, I want to sell the puzzle Snake Fit by which was designed by Yasuhiro Hashimoto.The goal is to put the yellow/blue snake inside the frame.I will ship also to the USA!Also have a look at all my other listings!Shipping can be combined if you are winning more than one of my auctions. The shipping costs will be calculated after the auction. Please contact me if you have any questions about shipping.
€35.00
4 bids
puzzlotus 364
Brand New!! "HOFFMAN SUITE" by Pelikan Dr. Volker Latussek
Brand New!! "HOFFMAN SUITE" by Pelikan Dr. Volker LatussekWith original foil. Discontinued.You can see details here;https://www.pelikanpuzzles.eu/detail/hoffman-suite/------------------------------------------------------------------------Ship from Tokyo, Japan. (So my English is very poor, sorry)*Payment can be only Paypal or Wise. If you choose Paypal, it costs extra money to handling fee of Paypal(4.5%)(*Please refrain from paying immediately as we will inform you of the total amount after ...
¥88,888.00
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TonDel 30
Question du Lapin or Silhouettoscope (c) Watilleaux, France 1870
I discovered this online. I made a copy in the original colors. Not out of cardboard, but on transparent film. I also made a box that was as original as possible. Unfortunately, the original edition comes with a solution.Place the pieces perfectly on top of each other and find the rabbit.
€7.00