tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3341941751324943000.post4379228664413504031..comments2024-03-25T14:53:54.413+00:00Comments on PuzzleMad: Hanayama Cast MarbleKevinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05649523779226834414noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3341941751324943000.post-19261981535051426742017-09-26T21:08:56.055+01:002017-09-26T21:08:56.055+01:00My pleasure! Before long you’ll be almost as hooke...My pleasure! Before long you’ll be almost as hooked as me!Kevinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05649523779226834414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3341941751324943000.post-52364046745708726062017-09-26T17:43:34.962+01:002017-09-26T17:43:34.962+01:00I can see why! It's my second puzzle by Oskar ...I can see why! It's my second puzzle by Oskar Van Deventer, the other being Cast Chain, and I really enjoy them both. I'll be keeping an eye out for more of his puzzles for sure.<br /><br />Next on the list will be Equa I think, although Enigma has also shot up the shortlist after reading your review. Decisions, decisions! Thanks Kevin.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13734317614314573699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3341941751324943000.post-84004054903897480142017-09-26T08:52:47.030+01:002017-09-26T08:52:47.030+01:00Most puzzlers would rate the Cast Marble in the ve...Most puzzlers would rate the Cast Marble in the very top most elegant puzzles in their collection. I haven't played with mine for a long time, you've reminded me that I should get it out and play again.Kevinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05649523779226834414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3341941751324943000.post-5260365138027848822017-09-26T00:25:19.349+01:002017-09-26T00:25:19.349+01:00I originally had Cast Equa in mind when I entered ...I originally had Cast Equa in mind when I entered the puzzle shop (in Camden Market) but thanks to the lovely lady behind the counter who emphasised the elegant nature of the Cast Marble solution, I reluctantly changed my mind.<br /><br />Any doubts I had soon vanished. The puzzle feels great in the hand: weighty and free moving, the "cage" twists smoothly and the trapped marble rotates freely inside. So much so that it works quite well as a substitute fidget spinner!<br /><br />As for the puzzle element, I was able to take it apart long before I "solved" it. It took me a while and much fiddling to reassemble it again and to fully understand how it works.<br /><br />Not the most difficult puzzle but definitely one of the most elegant solutions. I'm very pleased I was persuaded to buy it.<br /><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13734317614314573699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3341941751324943000.post-88245931538655937272017-07-21T11:15:21.512+01:002017-07-21T11:15:21.512+01:00Welcome to the puzzling world Callum! It's ver...Welcome to the puzzling world Callum! It's very addictive but great fun with a nice community too. I hope you and your family enjoy some more in the future. Kevinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05649523779226834414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3341941751324943000.post-69764031643747108152017-07-21T10:15:33.287+01:002017-07-21T10:15:33.287+01:00Firstly, I must give my thanks to you and all the ...Firstly, I must give my thanks to you and all the other people who have taken the time to write about these little gems and puzzles in general. Kudos. It is much appreciated.<br /><br />Secondly, I bought this and a couple of other Hanayama casts - Horse and S&S - for my eldest lad's birthday, but I couldn't resist claiming this one for myself and opening it immediately. It's gorgeous. Discovered its twist, didn't put it down for the rest of the workday, and snuck it onto the bookshelf when I got home as a surprise. That puzzle took them all of ten minutes to crack; what's this dad? Cue evil grin. I wish I could've seen my face when three seconds after I handed it to my boy, it was in pieces. Ahh goddamn. But it was pure luck. Can't wait to see him try the other two and figure out this one properly. <br /><br />Kind regards, CallumAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3341941751324943000.post-71027308941218416492012-07-14T19:08:47.078+01:002012-07-14T19:08:47.078+01:00Ooh the Donuts! I love that one too. It is particu...Ooh the Donuts! I love that one too. It is particularly good to hand that one to friends - they really struggle with it!!!Kevinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05649523779226834414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3341941751324943000.post-63314418905898525192012-07-14T19:07:18.727+01:002012-07-14T19:07:18.727+01:00Your Jeans learned how it was done???
How do you t...Your Jeans learned how it was done???<br />How do you teach a pair of trousers to solve puzzles?<br /><br />Possibly the only thing better than puzzles might be beer! But if you can have both then that is the best!!!Kevinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05649523779226834414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3341941751324943000.post-55758162709866078022012-07-14T14:33:25.430+01:002012-07-14T14:33:25.430+01:00:) Kevin, I love this puzzle. It took me ages to ...:) Kevin, I love this puzzle. It took me ages to king it up the first time, then my jeans learned how it was done... Not solving, beer drinking and meet burning? it looks like you are in good company!Roxanne Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17218865433177555019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3341941751324943000.post-70005836080272502432012-07-10T16:18:58.302+01:002012-07-10T16:18:58.302+01:00I suppose for me it's like the Donuts in a way...I suppose for me it's like the Donuts in a way that they too are really nice to actually hold. It's not only a puzzle but an aesthetic treat :-DAFKANhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03498776543278104586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3341941751324943000.post-70220361240401847712012-07-05T20:39:19.870+01:002012-07-05T20:39:19.870+01:00It is absolutely beautiful! I never get tired of d...It is absolutely beautiful! I never get tired of doing it!Kevinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05649523779226834414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3341941751324943000.post-32874796188869618322012-07-05T20:38:22.390+01:002012-07-05T20:38:22.390+01:00I agree, this is a very clever puzzle, I always en...I agree, this is a very clever puzzle, I always enjoy the move to put in or out the parts. Not very difficult, but very enjoyable !Nicolashttp://www.skling.frnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3341941751324943000.post-87541311608723554362012-07-05T20:38:08.111+01:002012-07-05T20:38:08.111+01:00Just being a world famous puzzle superstar doesn&#...Just being a world famous puzzle superstar doesn't mean that you are necessarily good at solving them! You are one because of your capacity for beer whilst talking about puzzles.<br /><br />Allard is one because he collects them and solves them whilst <br /><a href="http://allardspuzzlingtimes.blogspot.co.uk/2012/06/2nd-annual-barnt-green-puzzle-braai.html" rel="nofollow">burning meat</a>!<br /><br />I might be famous for buying all these damn puzzles whilst not being bright enough to solve any of them!!!<br /><br />If anyone else would like to say why they might be a puzzle superstar then please let us all know!Kevinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05649523779226834414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3341941751324943000.post-65982231395499676692012-07-05T19:04:04.744+01:002012-07-05T19:04:04.744+01:00Shucks, I am actually no whiz at solving puzzles. ...Shucks, I am actually no whiz at solving puzzles. I have several puzzles in my collection like "Outrageous Rings" that are still unsolved to this day! I have learned that some are good at solving puzzles, while others are good at collecting puzzles. And then there is a final category for people like me who aren't particularly great at either. We excel at drinking beer and making up stories!Georgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10140920751826036814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3341941751324943000.post-8823403638567931782012-07-05T18:30:24.767+01:002012-07-05T18:30:24.767+01:00See everyone! Even 2 world famous puzzle superstar...See everyone! Even 2 world famous puzzle superstars like George and Allard appreciate the subtleties of the Cast Marble. It can be difficult but is always beautiful. Definitely a favourite amongst the "elite"!Kevinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05649523779226834414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3341941751324943000.post-43456908360463575512012-07-05T18:15:35.051+01:002012-07-05T18:15:35.051+01:00...definitely my favourite Hanayama Cast puzzle....definitely my favourite Hanayama Cast puzzle.allardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02137859069894390167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3341941751324943000.post-16511309109544641332012-07-05T17:58:11.871+01:002012-07-05T17:58:11.871+01:00I have bought several of these because we keep los...I have bought several of these because we keep losing the pieces! I also first disassembled it somewhat differently from the solution and had a more difficult time getting it back together. Even now, when I know the solution it can take a minute to line it up correctly, the action is quite subtle.Georgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10140920751826036814noreply@blogger.com