The Ultimate Designer-to-Maker Association Piece​Up for auction is a significant piece of mechanical puzzle history: an original Raft-5 interlocking puzzle from the 20th International Puzzle Party (IPP 20) held in Los Angeles in 2000.  ​This is not just a standard exchange copy; this specific unit was the personal property of the designer himself, the late Bill Darrah. Unmatched Provenance & The "Pavel" NoteWhat sets this listing apart is the extraordinary "association" between two giants ...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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 ...

​???? 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...

​???? 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...

Cube In Cage 333designed by Mineyuki Uyematsucrafted by Eric Fullercondition: as new, mint conditionproduct page: https://cubicdissection.com/products/copy-of-cube-in-cage-333The item will be shipped from Budapest, Hungary. Shipping costs will be calculated after bidding has ended. Multiple items may be combined for shipping upon request. Accepted payment methods are (in order of preference): PayPal F+F, or direct bank transfer.

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...

"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...

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...

Puzzle Bundle - Put TogetherJ.-C. Constantin & Co.Three very different puzzle in a unique bundle:1. King Cobra, boxed as new2. J.-C. Constantin packing puzzle3. Stacking puzzle - can you stack the pieces to become a 3d-star?Comes from a smoke free home and has always been properly stored.Payment via Wise (preferred) or PayPal "Friends & Family"Buyer to pay shipping - calculated after auction  Multiple items may be combined for shipping upon request