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Alcyl by Hirokazu Iwasawa
Designer: Hirokazu Iwasawa
Found at: Eureka
I have not been able to open this one yet. One can hear that there is something loose inside (like a nut), and it moves almost completely free with a few exceptions. There are no direct indications on where this puzzle should open.
More info can be found on Jeff’s blog
Tags: Hirokazu Iwasawa, Opening puzzle
Lighthouse-by-Eureka
Found at: Eureka
Hoffman
A clever little puzzle, quite easy but mainly due to some quality issues.
Tags: bits and pieces, Discovery puzzle, Eureka, Metal puzzle, Opening puzzle
Cubicula-by-Vaclav-Obsivac-(aka-Vinco)
Craftsman: Vaclav Obsivac
Designer: Vaclav Obsivac
Found at: Eureka
The fitting is somewhat loose on this one (only have two prior to this one though), but it’s really fun and difficult!
But if I had to choose only one (of the ones I have so far) my choice would be Explosion cube
Tap-by-Roger
Craftsman: Roger
Designer: Roger
Here is another puzzle I have not opened yet. The Tap, or also known as “Wasserhahn”. One can hear a ball bearing inside, and the “hot” and “cold” water screws can be turned so they move up and down (block or unblock the little ball inside).
Tags: Metal puzzle, Rare, Roger
R2D2-by-Roger
Craftsman: Roger
Designer: Roger
Not solved this one either… the goal (I assume) is to get the smaller ball bearing past the 2 big ones. NOT as easy as it sounds.
Tags: Metal puzzle, Rare, Roger
Key-&-Lock-by-Roger
Craftsman: Roger
Designer: Roger
“Key and Lock” also known as “Schluessel” is one of Roger’s puzzles that I managed to open so far. The goal is to get the key out of the lock. Once solved just enter the key and turn it to lock again. Not too difficult but smart.
Tags: Metal puzzle, Rare, Roger
Handed-Halfcubes-by-Vaclav-Obsivac-(aka-Vinco)
Craftsman: Vaclav Obsivac
Designer: Vaclav Obsivac
Found at: Puzzlemaster
Great puzzle! Displays nicely, snug fit and fun to solve.
Explosion-Cube-by-Vaclav-Obsivac-(aka-Vinco)
Craftsman: Vaclav Obsivac
Designer: Vaclav Obsivac
Found at: Puzzlemaster
Excellent puzzle! It’s almost just as hard to open this puzzle as it is to assemble it.
Tight fit, displays very nicely. The “Explosion” part of the name will become clear once you manage to disassemble it.
Juha-14-by-Juha-Levonen
Craftsman: Philos
Designer: Juha Levonen
Found at: Rombol
Not the easiest puzzle in the world, but not the hardest either. Had some issues disassemble it at first, due to the lacquer kind of made some of the pieces stick together. Not an issue any more.
Tags: Burr, Juha Levonen, Wood
Propeller-by-Roger
Craftsman: Roger
Designer: Roger
One can hear something moving inside, and the propeller only moves slightly to the left and right, or “R <-> D” as seen in the picture.
I managed to solve this puzzle once now, but are having problems repeating it.
However if you wish to know what I found out, you can check the spoiler below. It will first give a description about what it is about to spoil, and then you need to click again to actually find out.
Show spoiler (it’s not the solution and never will be) »
This will display the goal of the puzzle »
Rotating the propeller freely
Tags: Metal puzzle, Rare, Roger
Karakuri-Small-Box-#8-(KK-8)-by-Karakuri-Creation-Group
Craftsman: Karakuri Creation Group
Designer: Karakuri Creation Group
This box requires some multitasking skill to open. Not as good as the previous two though.
More reviews on Karakuri small box series (1-8 as of now) can be found at Jeff’s and Brian’s blog
Tags: Box, Karakuri, Opening puzzle, small, small box
Karakuri-Small-Box-#7-(KK-7)-by-Karakuri-Creation-Group
Craftsman: Karakuri Creation Group
Designer: Karakuri Creation Group
Great little puzzle box, doesn’t give away to much on how to open it.
A longer review =) can be found on Brian’s and Jeff’s blog
Tags: Box, Karakuri, Opening puzzle, small, small box
Karakuri-Small-Box-#2-(KK-2-4)-by-Karakuri-Creation-Group
Craftsman: Karakuri Creation Group
Designer: Karakuri Creation Group
Great box from Karakuri small box series.
A longer review =) can be found on Brian’s and Jeff’s blog
Tags: Box, Karakuri, Opening puzzle, small, small box
Ring-N-Nut-by-Rocky-Chiaro
Craftsman: Rocky Chiaro
Designer: Rocky Chiaro
See my review of Rocky Chiaro’s great bolt puzzles further down
Tags: Brass, Collecting, Nut / Bolt Puzzle, Rocky Chiaro, Trickbolt
Pin-N-Nut-by-Rocky-Chiaro
Craftsman: Rocky Chiaro
Designer: Rocky Chiaro
See my review of Rocky Chiaro’s great bolt puzzles further down
Tags: Brass, Collecting, Nut / Bolt Puzzle, Rocky Chiaro, Trickbolt
One-Wa-Sure-by-Rocky-Chiaro
Craftsman: Rocky Chiaro
Designer: Rocky Chiaro
See my review of Rocky Chiaro’s great bolt puzzles further down
Tags: Brass, Collecting, Nut / Bolt Puzzle, Rocky Chiaro, Trickbolt
Dub-L-Wa-sure-by-Rocky-Chiaro
Craftsman: Rocky Chiaro
Designer: Rocky Chiaro
See my review of Rocky Chiaro’s great bolt puzzles further down
Tags: Brass, Collecting, Nut / Bolt Puzzle, Rocky Chiaro, Trickbolt
Dub-L-Nut-by-Rocky-Chiaro
Craftsman: Rocky Chiaro
Designer: Rocky Chiaro
[I won't comment on the individual bolt, so the text will be the same for the others]
The bolt puzzles are the first ones I have purchased from Rocky.
Next I’m getting the one of the boxes, keys, miniature vessel…basically at least one of everything. =) The quality is superb, customer service is superb.
Kind of hard to say anything specific about the individual bolt puzzles except they all are different in solution and approach but with basically the same goal obviously, remove the washer or nut. They are not all that difficult but FUN, and did I mention they look awesome.
More bolts can be found at Rob’s HUGE puzzle site
Tags: Brass, Collecting, Nut / Bolt Puzzle, Rocky Chiaro, Trickbolt