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The Conundrum III by GarE Maxton
Posted: Sat Apr 02, 2011 7:43 am
by Tryitloveit
I was going through youtube when I came along a puzzle by this man.
There are several on his website and iwas wondering if anybody has ever seen much less held one of these things. Sit down before you read this or you might faint when you see the price.
http://www.maxton.com/c7add.shtml
Re: The Conundrum III by GarE Maxton
Posted: Sat Apr 02, 2011 7:58 am
by allardwza
...I think you'll find at least one active forum member has one or two of mr Maxton's pieces...(sadly, not I)
allard
Re: The Conundrum III by GarE Maxton
Posted: Sat Apr 02, 2011 10:51 am
by Tryitloveit
allardwza wrote:...I think you'll find at least one active forum member has one or two of mr Maxton's pieces...(sadly, not I)
allard

Wow..
Re: The Conundrum III by GarE Maxton
Posted: Sat Apr 02, 2011 11:21 am
by Paradox
I have (carefully) tried some of GarE's puzzles, but I am yet to buy one. However it is worth mentioning that the prices do accurately reflect the quality of the materials and workmanship. However my budget doesn't quite go that far sadly.

Re: The Conundrum III by GarE Maxton
Posted: Sat Apr 02, 2011 11:24 am
by kev1n
Oh well - there goes my other kidney and part of my liver! Does anyone want to buy a wife?
I can sell her whole or piecemeal!!!!

Re: The Conundrum III by GarE Maxton
Posted: Sat Apr 02, 2011 5:09 pm
by smiteo
I've got a few of his designs... They were the only puzzles I have paid in installments, and were NOT typical purchases...
I have the MiniConundrum X2 and the MicroConundrum X3
the nicest things about these is they start as simpler puzzles, which GarE expands to make even more complicated designs...
Plus they've appreciated in value a lot since I purchased them...
Re: The Conundrum III by GarE Maxton
Posted: Sat Apr 02, 2011 6:18 pm
by Tryitloveit
I wonder if he would start making a few from aluminum..or some other cheaper colourable metal.
Re: The Conundrum III by GarE Maxton
Posted: Sat Apr 02, 2011 6:21 pm
by sjmh
I doubt it - his puzzles are meant to be viewed first as art, puzzles as second I think - and rightfully so. He doesn't use anything like burrtools to help him create those things.
My favorite thing to show people is the link to the Intimidator and the single shot pistol is turns into. That's just.. awesome.
Re: The Conundrum III by GarE Maxton
Posted: Sat Apr 02, 2011 6:41 pm
by Paradox
Although if you are after a slightly more affordable puzzle from GarE, check out the Symmetry III. It's not as pretty to look at but it is still a great piece of engineering!
http://www.maxton.com/c6add.shtml