Half Lid Box (2021)

DESIGNER: Hajime Katsumoto MATERIAL: Maple Box with pieces in Wenge, Yellowheart, Schedua, Jatoba and Chakte Viga RELEASE DATE: 4.5.2021 EDITION: 10 SIZE: 2.7" x 1.8" (6.86 x 4.57cm) The Half Lid Box Packing Puzzle seems easy; pack the five pieces flush into the box. This simple task is made difficult by a sliding cover that blocks half of the box's lid. Since the interior is three units wide, the blocking slider necessitates rotational moves, which greatly complicates assembly. These copies are a limited one-off release of surplus Half Lid box parts from a discontinued previous release. Box construction is sturdy, crafted from Maple with shouldered edges and a precisely fitting lid panel. Pieces are from Wenge, Yellowheart, Schedua, Jatoba and Chakte Viga. The Metagrobologist Half Lid Box Review Approximately 10 copies are available. Each puzzle is signed and dated. Half Lid Box ships in a solved unsolved configuration. Our work is handcrafted to very precise toleran