Oli's Puzzle Blog

[Paradox]

Awesome! I'm glad you like it Nigel!

As a random question for everyone; Does anyone know where I could find a copy of 'The Brain' puzzle by Mag-Nif for a reasonable price? Ideally I'd like the original black version rather than the new sparkly red one.

[a-maze-ing]

Does anyone know where I could find a copy of 'The Brain' puzzle by Mag-Nif for a reasonable price? Ideally I'd like the original black version rather than the new sparkly red one.

I am (also) keeping an eye on eBay and similar Dutch sites for that puzzle, but haven't ever seen it on there yet.
On another note:
Did I correctly notice in your shipload of pictures that you have no Daeloring puzzles in your collection yet?

[jsnbrtn]

I'm also looking for the brain puzzle but am desperately looking for a Hexadecimal puzzle if anyone has any sources. I know they are no longer made but have seen some reproductions, I believe the copyright has expired so if anyone has the exact dimensions I know someone who will construct one.

[Paradox]

Did I correctly notice in your shipload of pictures that you have no Daeloring puzzles in your collection yet?

You are correct I'm afraid. Although they are on my list I've never quite gotten around to ordering any. That seems to happen quite often as there are just so many puzzle related things going on at the same time.

[Barcared]

As a random question for everyone; Does anyone know where I could find a copy of 'The Brain' puzzle by Mag-Nif for a reasonable price? Ideally I'd like the original black version rather than the new sparkly red one.

Store in US is selling the red one: www.fatbraintoys.com but the postage to the UK is horrendous! I had a black one about 35 years ago. No idea where it went!

[mattangel]

postage to the UK is horrendous!

Postage anywhere is horrendous! 170 move solution..how could I resist!?!

On a unrelated note, I saw a spherical SW puzzle last night on display in a store at the mall. The guy working the register seemed displeased when I slammed it down on the table

[Paradox]

On a unrelated note, I saw a spherical SW puzzle last night on display in a store at the mall. The guy working the register seemed displeased when I slammed it down on the table

I can't imagine why.

[maztec]

I had the clear and black one when I was in 7th grade. Absolutely loved it. Sadly, I lent it to a friend, who decided the solution was a hammer. I looked for a replacement for years. Last time I did it, I was down to 31s from open to close and back again. Good puzzle. Took about four hours to solve it the first time.

I would really love one made of metal and glass ...

[Paradox]

Hmm...I'll have to keep looking for a copy I guess. Although I'm kind of tempted to order the red one just for the sake of being able to try out the puzzle and time my solves. I do love Gray code puzzles.

And on a completely different note (but as it's my topic I can do that right? ); I finally managed to get a copy of one of Harry Eng's own impossible bottles. It took up a decent portion of my puzzle budget for a while but I still consider it a bargain as I really did want at least one in my collection.


Impossible Bottle - IPP14 (Harry Eng) by Puzzleparadox, on Flickr

Impossible Bottle - IPP14 (Harry Eng) by Puzzleparadox, on Flickr

[allardwza]

Nice find Oli!!