It all began in 1978. Dean Hoffman designed his Packing Puzzle, a cube made up of 27 identical pieces. But it was different from the usual; it was imperfect, because its volume was smaller than that of the box it was contained in. Despite its six completely parallel faces, it contained empty spaces. This cube had 21 valid solutions.The brilliant Haym Hirsh drew inspiration from this cube. He began by designing the Hoffman Jr. puzzle (Inelegant 5x5) and continued the series with Inelegant Soma, I...

It all began in 1978. Dean Hoffman designed his Packing Puzzle, a cube made up of 27 identical pieces. But it was different from the usual; it was imperfect, because its volume was smaller than that of the box it was contained in. Despite its six completely parallel faces, it contained empty spaces. This cube had 21 valid solutions.The brilliant Haym Hirsh drew inspiration from this cube. He began by designing the Hoffman Jr. puzzle (Inelegant 5x5) and continued the series with Inelegant Soma, I...

Halo Puzzle #3.This is the third puzzle in my latest series, Halo.Quite simply, can you figure out how to open it?Sounds easy perhaps, but with various internal mechanisms and components, it may not be as easy as it seems.Approx. 8cm wide, it fits nicely in the palm of your hand.Has a small compartment inside to keep a valuable item.Made from laser MDF and acrylic, including magnets/small metal parts.Assembled by hand.Designed by Craig Lawton.Note: This puzzle will open easily when solved correc...

This 6-piece interlocking puzzle looks just like a thousand others, but JUNO has done a great job making it decidedly unique. It won't be easy to assemble because it's not just a matter of fitting the pieces together; once you've "joined" them, it'll take a few more moves to get the final solution!Made of Cherry Wood PLA.Dimensions: 62 x 62 x 62 mm.“Juno’s L7 Notchable” is produced and sold under license from JUNO - Junichi Yananose (https://www.pluredro.com) who is the Designer and Copy...

Begonia is a very unique packing puzzle.First of all, the container is open at one corner and therefore incomplete, and the pieces will "paper" the inside walls, rather than forming the usual cube we often see in other packing puzzles.To complete it, you need to get to the point you see in the first photo (somewhat edited to prevent it from helping you solve it!).Dimensions: 72 x 72 x 72 mm.“Begonia” is produced and sold under license from Yavuz Demirhan (https://www.puzzlehub.org/puzzles/y...

Broken Box is a brilliant puzzle. Its container isn't actually broken... it's divided into two parts and, thanks to a series of magnets, can be assembled in six different ways.To solve the puzzle, you must fit all the pieces into the container (whatever its shape!) so that no piece protrudes beyond the edges.In short, six puzzles for the price of one!3D Printed with wood filaments.Dimensions: approximately 60 x 60 x 50 mm."Broken Box" is a Puzzle printed and sold under license from Lucie Pauwels...

In this puzzle you'll have to fit 6 identical pieces into the box. The container has a limited opening, making it difficult to fit the pieces.Quadro is printed with PLA Wood filament.Dimensions: approximately 85 x 65 x 55 mm.“Quadro” is produced and sold under license from Yavuz Demirhan (https://www.puzzlehub.org/puzzles/yavuz-demirhan) who is the Designer and Copyright Owner.I ship from Italy all over the World. You will choose the courier / shipping methods and you are responsible for cus...

The lost vault is a sequential discovery box. Comes with certificate of authenticity and in original packaging. Solved once and in new conditionPlease wait until after the auction to confirm shipping cost. Will ship same day or next day. 

For those who love all things retro, Cassette puzzle is an oversized version of its original counterpart, but with tools, trick openings and a cunning solution.Objective: Release the 'Please, release me' token from the centre window of the cassette.Sounds easy enough, right?Dimensions (approx.) 14cm x 9cm x 2cmColour: Black/YellowMade from acrylic and laser MDF, including magnets/small metal parts.Assembled by hand.Designed by Craig Lawton.Note: This puzzle will open easily when solved correctly...

This is a special auction.  I believe this puzzle has never been previously auctioned.  This may be your one chance to own it!  Because it is so unique, I am setting this up as a two-week auction.It is also a very large puzzle at 220×160×175mm (8.7"x6.3"x6.9").  It weighs 1.25kg (2lb 12oz).  Note that the solution card is included, but I do not have the original packaging.Per the Karakuri website:HAKONEIdea ContestITEMCO-10-4Created6/2018Size(box body)220×160×175mmSize(storage part)**...

Manneken is a Packing Puzzle that requires you to place 6 pieces inside a container. For a valid solution, no piece must protrude outside the container.  The opening has a unique shape and significantly limits the possibilities for inserting the pieces.  A very simple puzzle in its premise, but not easy to solve!Dimensions: approximately 64 x 64 x 50 mm.“Manneken” is produced and sold under license from Yavuz Demirhan (https://www.puzzlehub.org/puzzles/yavuz-demirhan) who is the Designer...

Yes I know I am a bit late with this puzzle, but here it is ! Christmas Tree By Lucie Pauwels.  Printed with a beautiful translucent green for the "cage", Green PLA for the pieces, and Gold Silk PLA for the Star. This puzzle is not so easy, rated 8/10, will give you some long and pleasant playing time.Dimensions: approximately 110 x 70 x 30 mm."Christmas Tree" (also known as "Knobbel 128") is a Puzzle printed and sold under license from Lucie Pauwels (https://www.facebook.com/lucie.pauwels.7)...

For all the tech lovers out there, USB puzzle is an oversized version of its original counterpart, but with tools, trick openings and a cunning solution.Objective: Release the USB symbol.Sounds easy enough, right?Dimensions (approx.) 14cm x 5cm x 2.5cmColour: WhiteMade from acrylic and laser MDF, including magnets/small metal parts.Assembled by hand.Designed by Craig Lawton.Note: This puzzle will open easily when solved correctly. Excessive force is not required.Not suitable for small children.U...

A puzzle that might make you lose your patience, not only because of its difficulty, but also because while you insert a piece, you have to hold the ones already inserted in place and in precarious positions! Your task is, of course, to reassemble the cube with its 7 pieces inside the pyramid.A fairly difficult 3D puzzle; and also a sort of "impossible object" for those who don't know that the cube can be dismantled...Dimensions: one side of the pyramid is 120 mm, the one of the cube is 60 mm.I ...

Selling my copy of ResQ V2 3D print by Nothing Yet DesignsPuzzle has been solved once and reset, like new.Winning bid to please wait for me to contact you regarding shipping/ postage before payment is made so I can update the total.Thanks