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Cubic Burr
Designed by Tom Jolly, who has to-date 68 designs on PWBP, the Cubic Burr was Tim Udall's IPP35 Exchange Puzzle. Also made by Tim himself, this one is hardy, can stand knocks and abuse. That's why I...
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The Moose Ball
The Moose Ball was the second puzzle I brought along on my present business trip, together with the Cubic Burr.This is a "tetrahedrally based puzzle with only four pieces"...according to the...
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TetraHexed
Now isn't this a handsome looking puzzle? The TetraHexed shown here is Stan Issacs' IPP35 Exchange Puzzle.The TetraHexed is a Stewart Coffin design that dates back to 1971. The original copy called...
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Packed In Tokyo
Made by the Toyo Glass Company of Japan, Packed In Tokyo was designed by the late famous puzzle designer Nob Yoshigahara. Nob had designed well over 200 mechanical puzzles during his life time,...
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2015 Karakuri Present #1 - "Book"
NameBookDesignerTatsuo Miyamoto (on his 2014 Christmas present, click here)Type & ClassificationTrick Opening Puzzle BoxDimensions10.5cm x 12cm x 4.5cmMaterials & ConstructionA combination of...
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2015 Karakuri Present #2 - Box Wrapped With Bow And Ribbon
NameBox Wrapped With Bow And Ribbon. This is my "working name" at this point in time. Not sure of the actual name of the puzzle.DesignerAkio Kamei (on his 2014 Christmas present, click here)Type &...
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2015 Karakuri Christmas Present #3 - Gentleman Crocodile
Note: As quite a number of puzzlers (mainly in the US and Europe) have not received their Christmas presents, there will be no photo(s) of the solved puzzle posted here so as not to spoil their...
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2015 Karakuri Christmas Present #4 - Panda
Note: As quite a number of puzzlers (mainly in the US and Europe) have not received their Christmas presents, there will be no photo(s) of the solved puzzle posted here so as not to spoil their...
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2015 Karakuri Christmas Present #5 - Monkey
Note: Most puzzlers would have received their Christmas presents by now, however, in order not to reveal any spoilers, there will be no photo(s) of the solved puzzle posted here. Instead there is a...
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2015 Karakuri Christmas Present #6 - Rectangular Box
Note: Most puzzlers would have received their Christmas presents by now, however, in order not to reveal any spoilers, there will be no photo(s) of the solved puzzle posted here. Instead there is a...
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2015 Karakuri Christmas Present #7 - Coin Box
Note: Most puzzlers would have received their Christmas presents by now, however, in order not to reveal any spoilers, there will be no photo(s) of the solved puzzle posted here. Instead there is a...
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2015 Karakuri Christmas Present #8 - Bean Bag Drawer 2
Note: Most puzzlers would have received their Christmas presents by now, however, in order not to reveal any spoilers, there will be no photo(s) of the solved puzzle posted here. Instead there is a...
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69
Name69DesignerJerry LooManufacturerHandmade by Lacika Kmolnar from Hungary. He has designed several puzzles including the popular L-I-vator Cube.Type & Classification3.2 Interlocking...
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4 Ducks & A Duckling
Name4 Ducks & A DucklingDesignerJerry LooManufacturer & AvailabilityMy prototype and competition copies were 3D printed by Steve Nicholls. John Hache licensed my design for his IPP35 Exchange...
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Puzzle Wine Pot
NameCeladon Wine PotDesignerUnknownManufacturer & AvailabilityReplicas are available from China and there is even one appearing on Etsy.Type & ClassificationPuzzle VesselDimensions19 cm (H) x...
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Pity The Poor Kids Who Couldn't Get Their Candy
NameMint ManStart PositionDesignerUnknown. Manufacturer & AvailabilityThe Mint Man you see here was produced and sold by The Kelrack Ltd of Middlesex, England. A check revealed that Kelrack Ltd was...
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Fusion
NameFusionDesignerGoh Pit Khiam. Manufacturer & AvailabilityMy copy was made by Eric Fuller. A total of 39 copies were made and sold for $57 each. Currently none available.Type &...
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8 Stars Labyrinth
Name8 Stars Labyrinth DesignerRobrecht Louage. The 8SL was also Robrecht's entry to the IPP35 Puzzle Design Competition.Manufacturer & AvailabilityManufactured and sold by Robrecht himself. He may...
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Vauban H5
NameVauban H5DesignerStephane Chomine. As of this post, he has a staggering 497 published designs on PWBP. Stephane stopped posting since mid 2014 but he continues to come up with new designs that are...
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Antislide Tetramino
NameAntislide TetraminoDesignerVladimir Krasnoukhov, Russia. The AT-Puzzle was also Vladimir's IPP35 Exchange Puzzle. For some of his other very nice puzzle designs, click here and here.Manufacturer...
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