I am looking at getting some Hanayama puzzles but unsure where to buy from. I’m in the UK, found a website called Puzzle Maniac but unsure if it is legit or not, has anyone used this site and also recommendations for other sites?

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Here's another way to view it:

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I really want to get the titan ball puzzle as a gift for a friend but it's a little out of my budget. There are ebay listings for ones that are under 50 dollars. Does anyone here have any experience with these? Are they low quality knock offs? If so does anyone have any recommendations for similar puzzles under 100 dollars? Thanks!

Google lens led me to this site but it doesnt seem to help solve

https://mathothek.de/katalog/einen-wuerfel-zerlegen-durch-einen-glatten-schnitt-altbekannte-geometrische-polygone-entstehen/

Thought I’d share this incase anyone was interested.

Salt and Pepper goes Heavy Metal!

A true classic from the early 2000’s brought to the stage again for another dance. A bit of history:

“When the guys at TartarusPuzzles LLC reached out to me with the idea of replicating Robert & Norman Sandfield's Salt & Pepper puzzle from 2002 I thought they were nuts. And when they told me it would be an all metal construction I knew they were nuts. First of all, my design documentation back then was pretty sketchy so not a lot to start with, but add to that the difficult tolerances and those razor sharp dovetail edges, they were asking for trouble. But they just waved off my concerns and they got to work on putting together a new set of CAD drawings.”

“They made several mechanical improvements to the original design along the way but his ideas for a custom made dovetail cutter created a unique Dovetail look that's easy on the eyes but especially easy on the fingers. The engineering is top shelf, the execution is exquisite and the action is buttery. A delight to hold in the hands. Just pass the Salt & Pepper to see if you can discover what's shakin' with these "Complimentary Condimentaries".

-Perry McDaniel

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From my friends at Tartarus:

“TartarusPuzzles LLC is excited to announce the release of the Salt and Pepper puzzle designed by Robert & Norman Sandfield, and Perry McDaniel. The original wooden version was released  22+ years ago and now with some slick innovations in the metal field we are able to bring this to you in some pretty awesome looking metal works of art that also doubles as puzzles.”

“We at TartarusPuzzles LLC are grateful that the Sandfield brothers & Perry were so trusting and allowed us to bring this spectacular Salt & Pepper puzzle to life in a new medium.”

“Salt & Pepper metal puzzle will cost $385 USD. Shipping will be calculated after receiving the destination of delivery.”

“Payment options will be Zelle and Paypal. If paying via Zelle, please add Zelle in the subject. Please wait for e-mail confirmation and at that time shipping/postage will be calculated.”

“If you are interested in purchasing a Salt & Pepper metal puzzle, please reply to Tartaruspuzzles@gmail.com.  Please Include your name and address.”

“If we can make a puzzle available to you, we will reply with additional details as soon as we know.”

“Thanks,

TartarusPuzzles, LLC Founders”

 

For a great read come on over to this:

https://fivesinatras.com/2024/11/18/salt-and-pepper/

Many Thanks @ FIVESINATRAS

I cannot figure this thing out no matter how many different things I try. I believe the objective is to remove the smaller metal doohickey. I cannot find the solution anywhere!

Found this at my grandparents house after we were recently clearing it out after they passed. I would like to know what the name is and if it’s in the correct starting position for the puzzle.

The goal is to get both beads onto the same side.

https://youtu.be/ohnWU7OCS4k

Another children toy-like puzzle, cat case is a fun 2D packing puzzle, designed by an award winning designer Edi Nagata.

So I want to get the giiker superslide, but then i saw the swift block wi slide. Which one is better?

So I’ve been looking at the IDventure puzzle boxes for a while because they seem like they’d be pretty fun and interesting. However, I have concerns regarding their durability. The wood seems to be very thin and easily broken/stuck due to humidity, etc.

Does anyone own any of these and have an opinion?

Hello!

I’ve had this puzzle since I was a child, and I think I once got so frustrated with it, I forcefully put the ring (or the other contraption) somewhere where it couldn’t have gone without much force. Does anyone know if its set up correctly now to be solved? I’m pretty sure all the pieces are on it and nothing got broken off, but I’m not 100% on that.

Name if this puzzle

Does anyone know where i can buy this? I tried different searches on amazon and aliexpress with no luck

I found this at a thrift store, but I'm not sure exactly how it locks. It also .ay be missing pieces, I'm not sure. Has anyone seen this exact model? Thanks!

I need help. My niece and I were having fun solving Wil Strijbos' lotus puzzle. We got to the end, took both coins out, and while we were cheering my niece took the puzzle and closed it without the plate and coins and with the pin still in it. Suddenly I had a sinking feeling because I remembered the manual specifically said not to close the puzzle without the plate that covers the lotus coin. She did just that and now my puzzle is stuck. What should I do? Is there a way to open it or do I have to mail it somewhere to get them to fix it by taking it apart and reassembling it?

https://youtu.be/Vnhfb0FuTB8

Patchwork moon is a packing puzzle designed by Kohfuh Satoh of Japan. A 2D packing puzzle with restricted opening. It is the first time I have tried Satoh-san's puzzle and this one is super beautiful! Check it out!

Working on the Lighter and I need a hint!!! Can someone help?

https://youtu.be/IDgAFgSAi7E

Commotion is a puzzle designed by Tyler Hudson and produced by Czech company Pelikan. A slide interlocking puzzle, with great craftsmanship and wood materials, a lot of fun to solve. Check it out!

Hey everyone!

I recently completed a metal sculpture of a giraffe, born on October 16, 2024. It weighs 4.5 pounds and measures 15.5" tall, 10.5" long, and 4.5" wide. Crafted from unfinished 16 gauge hot rolled metal, it has a dark natural look. I used a Bodor i7 fiber laser cutter for precision and a Toptek fiber laser welder to fuse the pieces together without filler.

The sculpture is composed of 43 interlocking parts, assembled like a 3D puzzle with metal fusion holding it all together.

What do you all think of this piece? Would you consider it art, just a puzzle, or something else altogether?

Looking forward to your thoughts!

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A brand new Puzzle Lock from Boaz Feldman has just launched. Welcoming Ant Hunt to the Puzzlock family.

I’ll be looking to publish my review on the lock in the coming weeks, but the good news for everyone here is that you can use the code Welcome10 at checkout to save $10.00 off your entire order! This code can be used once per customer.

Click the link below to go directly to the product page!

https://puzzlocks.com/products/ant-hunt?ref=PuzzPodium

Get yourselves ready for another great puzzle lock to add to the collection!

I am here seeking recommendation for a gift for my 45 year old brother. A little bit about him - music teacher, plays the drums, but doesn’t enjoy drum related gifts. He’s been to Japan a few times and loves it there. He plays VR and video games. Married, no kids. Plays in an 80s cover band.

I am seeking a puzzle gift under $100. I don’t want something cheap from Amazon. I would like a puzzle that would continue to be useful somehow even after it is solved. I was thinking a Japanese puzzle box because then it can be used to store things.

Having difficulty finding it online because it seems the good stuff is sold in Au, Eu, or Asia and I am in the US so looking for a local distributor.

I checked past posts and the links were expired. Help a guy out with links, please! Thank you!