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The inspiration for this puzzle comes from the "Horse" puzzle, also available in the Mind Master Collection.
While the horse puzzle was derived from a puzzle made with real horseshoes, the difficulty of the W-U puzzle is ramped up considerably in comparison to theoriginal.
The hint is "Hoof".
-NOB-
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This cube, designed by Oskar, a Dutch man, is a maze through which a loop is interwoven. The position of the piece trapped inside can be changed by it being moved in a unique way. However, the dilemma is how to remove that piece. When first invented, the start point at which the piece could be removed was not fixed.
However, following a suggestion by the late Mr. NOB, the furthermost position was made to resemble a face, and a clear removal start point was thereby designated.
The key word in "space".
-Oskar-
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A prizewinner from the 2001 1st Annual World Puzzle Design competition, this puzzle was designed by the young Dutch phenomenon, Oskar, consider to be one of the world's brightest creators. The gear exhibits a unique kind of movement. Once together in its final form of beauty, the gear fixed in place in the cubic box could very well serve as a desk decoration to satisfy a kind of soothing, intellectual curiosity. The key word is 'teeth'.
-NOB 2002-
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Introducing a puzzle masterpiece by Akio Yamamoto. Similar in style to the key chain version. "Sweet", we have raised the bar with this one, both in difficulty and design. It is vital to line up the ridges and grooves of the two pieces, both in taking them apart and in putting them back together. Don't try to rush this one 0 take your time and enjoy the "Vita Dolce!"
-Yamamoto 2001-
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This brass puzzle was first introduced to me by Prague's own Professor Bakalar. I borrowed it in Atlanta and returned it to him in Luxembourg half a year later. While in my possession, I managed to replicate it, with full permission, of course. This Cast Puzzle version may even be better than the original. It definitely remains one of the more amusing puzzles. The key idea with this one is it's 'cage'.
-NOB 1996-
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At the end of the 19th century, Britain experienced a huge puzzle craze. I managed to pick up a number of the puzzles famous during that period in flea markets, despite their rarity. Based on these original puzzles from Britain's famous puzzle period, this is one that we have successfully revived in its new form. The key part of this puzzle is the "star," which needs to be freed from the snake binding it. If only the star wasn't so stubborn in its return to the snake.
-NOB 1983-
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