1 June 2000 Sue Young

The Blitz 6 piece burr

Standard Range version made in June 2000 and September 2002.  580 made.  All sold.

Edward Hordern IPP20 Puzzle Exchange – Los Angeles, USA.  August 2000
Presented by Brian Young.  Made by Mr Puzzle Australia. Designed by Brian Young.
Original Price: AU$32.00

Craftsman Range version made in September 2000.  75 made.  All sold.
Original Price: AU$55.00

In November 2022  one of these puzzles resold at Puzzle Paradise auction for USD 120.00 (at the current exchange rate that’s about AU$183.00)

The puzzle is to assemble the six pieces into this unique shape.

This burr has a locking mechanism unlike any other that we know of. It was designed in 1999 by Brian and is covered by Australian Design Registration No 142132. This puzzle is EXCLUSIVE to Mr Puzzle Australia.This burr has a locking mechanism unlike any other that we know of.

There are only two identical pieces out of the six that make up this puzzle. Although symmetrical this puzzle is difficult to visualise because the shape is offset from centre. Once you get it together you will also notice that the way it locks itself together is unique.

Size 80mm x 80mm x 80mm (each piece 80mm x 40mm x 15mm)
Packaged DISASSEMBLED for your puzzling enjoyment! This puzzle is one of the group of interlocking solid puzzles called burr puzzles. It is sold disassembled and you must rely on the photograph on the accompanying Presentation Card to know what shape to assemble the blocks in. This ensures you’ll get the maximum value from the puzzle. REMEMBER – for when all else has failed we enclose a professionally printed solution sheet.

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