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The Happy Hooker Cube by Bill Darrah, built by Joseph Pelikan

The Happy Hooker Cube by Bill Darrah, built by Joseph Pelikan

MonkeyPuzz 232

Item Location: United States

$95.00

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FrRehm 609	$91.00	24.11.2022 21:39:32
FrRehm 609	$90.00	24.11.2022 21:39:08
Robb8765 127	$85.00	24.11.2022 21:39:08
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Canuck 407	$50.00	23.11.2022 06:15:22
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This is a tricky puzzle... the hook referes to one of the pieces that will make you rethink the puzzle build process. This is a fun one. I have two of these and putting this one up for sale. This is a very tight puzzle and requires a gentle hand to get the pieces apart and back together.

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The Happy Hooker Cube by Bill Darrah, built by Joseph Pelikan

MonkeyPuzz 232

$95.00

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Pristine Hardcover: IPP25 Helsinki, Finland (2005) Official 25th Anniversary Souvenir Book

Extremely Rare: IPP32 Washington DC (2012) Official Souvenir Book

Cairo Cork Coaster Puzzle – Sjaak Griffioen (IPP 28 Exchange, 2008)

The "Happy" Hooker Cube (IPP 25 Helsinki)