Puzzle Collections

[allardwza]

There are some very nice puzzles in these posts. Does anyone have some nice Japanese puzzle boxes?

...I'll show you mine if...

The two chunky ones on the left aren't great, but I'd recommend any of the others in a heartbeat... (and have been know to say that every puzzle collection needs at least one decent Japanese puzzle box in it!)

[You need to get Barcared to show you his Super Cubi - that's the daddy!]

cheers

allard

[Jehrets2]

I really wanted a puzzle box a few months ago (and that eventually led to me finding Revomazes), and I still want one, but I don't think I will ever have anything even close to that....

Anyways, heres MY puzzle "collection" for the record (I bring disgrace to puzzle communities everywhere )

[Paradox]

Everyone has to start somewhere. I reckon Allard's been collecting for a little while.

[allardwza]

Yeah, the madness probably set in about five years ago... And oddly enough spending a week with some mates outside Keswick for a couple of years in a row did wonders for the collection. (There's a great puzzle shop in Keswick!)

Allard

[Jehrets2]

Yeah, problem is is now that not I can't find anywhere else to go (I mean really, where to start from the thousands upon thousands of mechanical puzzles )

[allardwza]

...plenty of advice over here... What other puzzles do you recommend?

[TheJuggler]

Given the Japanese puzzle boxes there Allard, you have to be a member of the KaraKuri Club.

I love my Japanese boxes, and have a couple in the collection. However I don't think I can get photos of most of my collection. It's currently still spread over many storage boxes after I relocated to the USA last year. Having said that, the rest area spread across many shelves around the house. Never know what shelf I'll be passing and pick up an old puzzle to have another play.

[allardwza]

Given the Japanese puzzle boxes there Allard, you have to be a member of the KaraKuri Club.

...not yet... but possibly heading that way...I've looked into it once or twice but haven't dived in yet - suspect that I might struggle with the patience and trust required...

allard

[Paradox]

Given the Japanese puzzle boxes there Allard, you have to be a member of the KaraKuri Club.

...not yet... but possibly heading that way...I've looked into it once or twice but haven't dived in yet - suspect that I might struggle with the patience and trust required...

allard

I'm still considering joining as well, but more for the Christmas presents than anything else. Most of the presents sent out tend to be worth more than the yearly membership fee, so you do get your moneys worth. I just don't like having things shipped from that great a distance and I don't like having to give all of my card details over for payment. But I know many people who have ordered from them and have had no problems, so I'm just being paranoid I reckon.

Maybe in the next couple of months.

[TheJuggler]

I've just setup my membership and have had no issues at all so far. The person who handles the subscriptions was very helpful and so far I have no complaints.

I know Smiteo is a member and gets (quite a few) christmas presents. Can't say I've heard of any issues with them, and the quality of their items are just stunning.