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Sister Act

The puzzle stork has made a new delivery, flying from the Netherlands, via Helsinki, passing through China and even making a fateful stop in Japan. The journey began long ago, and has been gestating for twenty years, until now.

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Lotus

The Lotus flower is an important symbol for many Eastern cultures and religions, representing the concepts of purity, enlightenment, regeneration and rebirth.

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Angel Box

Inspiration can strike at any moment, and in the most unusual ways, if you let it. The international man of mystery and metal mayhem, the diabolical Dutch designer of devious delights, yes the one and only Wil Strijbos, knows how to let life inspire him.

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Butterfly Box (Pleasure and Pain)

Now for something pleasant. And painful. From the international man of mystery and mayhem, the Dutch devil of devious delights – that’s right, Wil Strijbos, the brilliant puzzle designer from the Netherlands – comes more mischievous merriment.

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Pachinko Box

Like pinball, with many tiny metal balls cascading their way down the playing field, pachinko is part arcade game, part casino game, and wildly popular in Japan.

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First Box

At last we get to the first. The First Box, by Dutch puzzle designer William Strijbos, that is. Wil’s Streetwise puzzle company produces beautiful anodized aluminum mechanical puzzles. He travels the world looking for design ideas and inspiration.

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Egg

I decided to combine my two recent pass times, making craft cocktails and collecting puzzle boxes.

A spirited journey through the world of collectible artisan puzzles

Sister Act

Lotus

Angel Box

Butterfly Box (Pleasure and Pain)

Pachinko Box

First Box

Egg