Part 4 - Arjeu Puzzles

Lots A1-11


Lot A1 - Altekruse (CT-14)
Est. value: $40 Current bid: $36
Manufacturer: Arjeu

Stick length:10cm

Notes: Fit is tight in some places. Rated: ***

Lot A2 - H-Cross (CT-29)
Est. value: $40 Current bid: $52
Manufacturer: Arjeu

Stick length: 10cm

Notes: Includes original instructions and plastic box. Rated: ***

Lot A3 - CT-49
Est. value: $40 Current bid: $67
Manufacturer: Arjeu

Diameter: 11cm

Notes: Six identical pieces; design appears to be Coffin's Scorpius. Pieces are pegged together, not glued, so it's an extra challenge to get mating sticks to align precisely. Rated: ***

Lot A4 - 3 Keys (CT-52)
Est. value: $50 Current bid: $48
Manufacturer: Arjeu

Stick length: 10cm

Notes: Rated: *****

Lot A5 - Crystal (CT-80)
Est. value: $60 Current bid: $45
Manufacturer: Arjeu

Maximum stick length: 15cm

Notes: Rated: ****

Lot A6 - Pointed Box (CT-83)
Est. value: $75 Current bid: $130
Manufacturer: Arjeu

Maximum stick length: 15cm

Notes: Rated ****

Lot A7 - CT-155
Est. value: $75 Current bid: $130
Manufacturer: Arjeu

Size: 13x13x13cm

Notes: Similar to puzzles by Yamanaka and Kamei.

Lot A8 - CT-601
Est. value: $30 Current bid: $54
Manufacturer: Arjeu

Size: 8x6x6cm

Notes: Rated: ****

Lot A9 - Super Cross (CT-666)
Est. value: $75 Current bid: $70
Manufacturer: Arjeu

Stick length: 16cm

Notes: Rated ******, one of Arjeu's most complicated puzzles.

Lot A10 - 12 Pinned Bars (CT-679)
Est. value: $50 Current bid: $67
Manufacturer: Arjeu

Stick length: 7.5cm

Notes: Appears to be the same as Coffin's Frantix. Rated: ****

Lot A11 - 18 Planks (CT-703)
Est. value: $75 Current bid: $68
Manufacturer: Arjeu

Stick length: 11cm

Notes: Includes original instructions. Rated: ****


Last updated on April 12, 2004

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